Y M C A Work Underway at University of Georgia
Construction begins on the new Y M C A building on the University of Georgia campus. Miles and Bradt contractors started preliminary excavation, with the first floor including swimming pool gym baths and athletic facilities to be completed in time for fall football. Upper floors will house reading rooms offices and dormitories at an estimated cost of 75000 dollars. Superintendent Brockston will oversee the project and push for rapid progress.
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University of Georgia
C. G. Bradt
Miles & Bradt
Brockston
Southern Mutual
Miles &Bradt
Gloom Lifts in Athens as Dean's Kidney Pills Help
J F Martin of 671 Thomas St Athens Ga reports relief from back pain and kidney trouble after using Deans Kidney Pills from Palmer & Sons drug store. He says after several boxes the pain and urinary issues disappeared and health improved. Remember the name Deans and buy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sale agents.
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Athens
J. F. Martin
Thomas St
Dean
Palmer & Sons
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Athens Retail Clothiers Protect Association Formed
A meeting of leading Athens retail clothing firms resulted in a formal organization named the Athens Retail Clothiers Protective Association. Members include E. H. Dorsey Chas Stern Co Wingfields Bros Rochester Clothing Co and officers are E H Dorsey president Aaron Cohen secretary treasurer S B Wingfeld Jr H V Head and Henry Ellot on the executive committee. The group aims to protect member interests and support city development. The note about Maree Teddy cites a caution against unaffiliated interviews.
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Athens Retail Clothiers’ Protective Association
Measra
E. H. Dorsey
Chas, Stern Co
Head & McMahon
Wingfields Bros. Co
Rochester Clothing Co
Athens
Aaron Cohen
B. Wingfeld, Jr
H. V. Head
Henry Ellot
Georgia Governor Race Compromise Candidate Talk Grows
Atlanta dispatch outlines possible compromise candidates for Georgia governor including T. G. Hudson H. Warner Hill and Wright. It notes Brown denies plans while ex governor Smith may oppose or fear being forced to run as campaign rumors swirl and Brown prepares to seek reelection with a Pacific coast trip planned for Smith in May and a May return.
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Atlanta
Persians
Brown
Hoke Smith
T. G. Hudson
H. Warner Hill
Railroad Commission
Hill
Wright
Guy
Georgia
Smith
United States Senate
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Aged Citizen R. W. Pittman Dies After Illness
R. W. Pittman died at his daughter Mrs. Thomas H. Barrett on Prince avenue after a four month illness from complications. He was 75, survived by one daughter and one brother, with both sons having died recently. Former Center resident, he lived with his daughter for a year. Funeral at Center Methodist Church today at 3 PM, with Dr. M. A. Jenkens officiating and burial at the family ground near Center six miles out. Veterans expected to attend and may serve as pallbearers.
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R. W. Pittman
Thomas H. Barrett
Prince Avenue
Mr. Pittman
Barrett
Mesars, Woolsey C
Lucien Pittman
Ed Pittman
Hoyt Street
Pittman
Center
Methodist Church
M. A. Jenkens
First Baptist Church
Notice to Debtors and Creditors regarding Nickerson estate
Notice to debtors and creditors. All claims against the estate of Captain Reuben Nickerson must be proven to T. H. Nickerson. Debts owed to the estate are to be paid to T. H. Nickerson. Extrs Mrs Maria EB Nickerson and T. H Nickerson act as executors of the estate of Reuben Nickerson.
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Reuben Nickerson
T. H. Nickerson
Maria EB. Nickerson
Odd Fellows Visit Prominent Guests in Elberton Meeting
Glenn Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows reported a large initiation class and a substantial number of visitors from Crawford. Elberton work was conducted by W. W. Copeland J. A. H. McEwin E. C. Clark John Rainey and F. F. Lampkin aiding the Glenn Lodge. Georgia political sums reveal a busy year with races for state treasurer prison commissioner and several congressional fights anticipated. Livingston, in Washington, faces opposition from Howard with both sides trading accusations over financing and influence.
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Glenn Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Messrs. W. W. Copeland
J. A. H. McEwin
E. C. Clark
John Rainey
F. F. Lampkin
Elberton Lodge
Crawford
Georgia
L. F. Livingston
Washington
William Schley Howard
Atlanta
Livingston
New York Cotton Exchange
Dr Knapp Addresses Georgia Farmers on Weevil Fight and Cotton Tactics
Dr Knapp reviews the 1909 cotton season, noting severe boll weevil impact but gains from prompt picking of punctured squares, drainage, and intensive field work. He details a government backed plan including burning debris, soil disruption, early planting, proper spacing, cultivation, seed selection, crop rotation, and legume use to reduce weevils and promote early maturity.
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Atlantic States
Louisiana
Mississippi
Louisana
United States Department of Agriculture
Texas
Oklahoma
A. Knapp
Extermination Drive Aims to Rid Athens of Flies
The Athens Chamber of Commerce and city board of health plan a thorough anti fly campaign this summer. They will meet in days to coordinate preventive measures using sanitation as the core, aiming to reduce flies and lessen future health risks.
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Balldom
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Health of
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Board of Health
Athens High School Organizes Athletic Association Coach Hodgson Chosen
Athens High School forms an Athletic Association to boost school spirit and athletics. Morton Hodgson, a University athlete, is named coach for baseball and track with practices starting immediately and a fall field program planned. The track team will travel to Madison, and basketball will face state prep teams with a strong schedule.
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Athens High School
Atudenta
Frank Cheney
John Strickland
Julian Erwin
Morton Hodgen
Madison
Hodgson
First Baptist Revival Sermons Elevate Dr Kemp
Attendees at First Baptist Church hear Dr Kemp, a Scottish pastor-evangelist praised by Dr Broughton and likened to G Campbell Morgan. His sermon on “Whom having not seen ye love” emphasizes faith over sight, love, and belief in Christ as central to salvation, with daily services listed through the week.
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First Baptist Church
Kemp
the Water
Meyer, Chadwick
Holden
Broughton
G. Campbell Morgan
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
Infidela
Dr. Kemp
Iimary Hill
Women Mission Workers Conference Opens in Gulfport
The annual conference of the Mississippi Woman's Home Mission Society began in Gulfport with over one hundred delegates from across the state. Mrs. T. Evans welcomed the visitors and Mrs. J. Galloway of Jackson delivered the response. The conference will run through Sunday.
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Gulport
Miss
Miss Kelpply Woman's Home
Migaion Society
Mra. T. Evans
Mra. J. ¥. Galloway
Jackson
Peruna remedy praised by two women in letters
Mrs John Hopp of Glendale credits Peruana with restoring sleep weight and energy after ten years of illness and catarrh indigestion. She urges other women to try Peruana and notes added help from Manalin for constipation. Miss Malisa Jolley of Parmele says Peruana cured her catarrh and thanks the giver for guidance.
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John Hopp
Joan Hopp
Webster Avé
Glendale
L. 1
Perune
Manalin
Perana
Wesleyan College plans large endowment drive in Georgia
Macon Ga March 16 Special Wesleyan Female College launches a two week campaign to raise 200000 for endowment and improvements. Macon leads with 40000 as alums and friends press contributions statewide by mail and personal solicitation. Dr Ainsworth joined by Bishop Candler and leaders with governor Brown Hoke Smith backing the effort.
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Macon
Wesleyan Female College
South
Plana
Friends of the College
Georgia
Ainsworth
Bishop Candler
Brown
Hoke Smith
Death of Mr D G Millers Mother in Carlisle Pa
Mr D G Miller prominent cotton man of this city was notified yesterday by telegram of his mother death at her Carlisle Pennsylvania home. Many friends here express sorrow and sympathy as registrations and notices begin to come in.
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D. G. Miller
Carlisle
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Maree Teddy
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Cook
Peary
DR. Knapp
Chamber of Commerc
Morton Hodgson
COACH
Athletic Association
First Baptist
Evival
Joseph Kemp
Scotland
Women Mission Workers
Mies Malisa Jolley
Parmele
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