Annual Athens Guards inspection praised as highly successful
Inspector General W. G. Obear and Major McCoy led last night’s Athens Guards inspection. Full membership attended as drills and armory readiness met the highest standards. Lt. Cols Lipscomb and Joseph observed, Col. Ohear praised the show as better than ever and the company in fine shape. The local unit values the high state of efficiency achieved.
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Athens Guards
W. G. Obear
Atlanta
No Crime Found In Political Contributions By Insurance Officers
New York March 21 The district attorney says giving political contributions from an insurer’s funds by its officers does not constitute grand larceny or any crime. His opinion was submitted to Justice O Sullivan in the general sessions court in connection with the insurance investigation presentment. The grand jury asked whether such contributions amount to grand larceny. the DA found no crime. Also notices a firm offering travel reference with salary and expenses in Athens Georgia.
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New York
O’sullivan
Field Day at Georgia on Herty Field Saturday
On Saturday the 24th inst the annual field day of the University of Georgia will be held on Herty Field. The track Athletes under Capt Raoul have trained weeks and expect to lower records. Georgia aims to win the silver cup offered by the Atlanta Athletic Club for state college track champions, having won twice and seeking a third by Saturday. Admission is 25 cents and a good crowd is expected. Schedule includes March 24 Field Day and April 7 Auburn in Athens. Clemson and Tech/Emory dates unsettled.
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University of Georgia
Herty Field
Capt
Raoul
Atlanta Athletic Club
Georgia
Auburn
Athens
Clemson
Tech
Emory
Atlan
Supreme Court holds secret meeting on Johnson lynching case
Washington reports a rare secret session at Chief Justice Fuller home with no official confirmation. The agenda is believed to be the Chattanooga Tennessee lynching of a black man named Johnson. Justices declined comment as the court adjourned until April 2. The Savannah Press lauds Judge Andrew J. Cobb as chancellor of the University of Georgia.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Fuller
Capitol
Johnson
Chattanooga
Tenn
Savannah Press
Andrew J. Cobb
Cimncellor
University of Georgia
Faculty Crack Picked Nine Beats Varsity 6 to 2
Yesterday afternoon on campus the faculty formed a picked team and defeated the Varsity 6 to 2. The game featured fine plays and a lively crowd while Prof. Barrow umpired flawlessly. The faculty lineup included Foster catcher Park pitcher Griggs first base Dubdie second base Payne short Moore third base Kimborough center Worsham right field. The Varsity, though outmatched, added some tallies and showed effort.
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Barrow
Georgia
Sullivan
Pleher
Franklin
Erwin
Ginsberg
Short
Derrick
McDonald
M. Hodgson
Feld
R. Hodgson
Watson
Tela
Foster
Park
Griggs
Dubdie
Payne
Moore
Kimbrough
Worsham
Robertson Burial Held Yesterday in Winterville
Mrs. W. A. Robertson was laid to rest yesterday morning at nine o'clock in a service at Mrs. Mattie Compton's home attended by many friends. Dr. W. H. Young of the First Baptist Church officiated, and the burial followed in Winterville Ga. cemetery.
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W. A. Robertson
Mattie Compton
W. H. Young
First Baptist ‘Church
Shervices
Jackson County Peach Crop Fears After Freezing Weather
Jefferson Ga March 21 A light snow and freezing temperatures threaten Jackson county peach crop. The cold snap may have damaged buds while the county shows growing interest in peach farming and new orchards. Also note a classified ad seeking a traveling representative with reference and a yearly salary of 1072 dollars plus expenses.
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Jefferson
Jackson County
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles by Paro Ointment
Druggists refund money if Paro Ointment fails to cure any case, no matter how long standing. First application gives ease and rest within 6 to 14 days. Price 60 cents. Send 50 cents in stamps if druggist hasn’t stock. post-paid by Pavia Medicine Co., St. Louis, Mo.
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Pavia Medicine Co
St. Louis
New School Delayed As Funds Falter In City Ward
The city boards delay building a new Childs street school this year due to lack of funds. Plans call for a modern, roomy facility, possibly adding two new rooms at Childs street to meet fast ward four population growth, with completion pushed to next year if money is not spared. The council has not yet decided how to proceed.
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Childs Atreot
Board of Education
iLappesra
Boards of Education
Childs Street
Beijing
Rainfall Causes Flooding and Crop Damage in Jefferson
In Jackson county, two to three days of heavy rain raised watercourses beyond any remembered level. Farm lands partly prepared for planting were badly washed, causing notable damage to local farmers and the county.
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Jefferson, Ga
Jackson County
Standifer Case Aims for Grand Jury Action March 28
Mrs Standifer accused in fatal shooting of her sister Miss Whisenant. Attorney George Wesmoreland reports the case will go before the grand jury on March 28 in Atlanta Georgia. If indicted trial would begin April 16 in Jude Roan's criminal superior court. Weston hopes no bill is returned and predicts acquittal if brought to trial.
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Atlanta, Ga
Diaici 2i
George Wesmoreland
Wille Standifer
Chappel Whisenant
Atorney Westmoreland
Funeral of Mr Henderson Led by Brother in Athens
The remains of Mr. Henderson were brought to Athens by his brother James Screven Henderson. Episcopal services conducted by Rev. Troy Beatty at Emmanuel church followed by burial at Oconee cemetery beside the father Rev. Matthew H. Henderson.
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Marion Hender
Henderson
Athens
James Screven Henderson
Seaboard
Troy Beatty
Emmanuel Church
Oconee
Beatty
Death of a Little Boy Cox Ends After Pneumonia
Yesterday at five o clock the two and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs Arthur C Cox died after a ten day pneumonia illness. The child, Joe Hodgson Cox, was described as a lovable little fellow whose loss brings sorrow to family and friends.
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Little Joe Hodgson Cox
Arthur C. Cox
Automobile Livery Service Planned in Jefferson
Jefferson Ga March 21 Mr Paul JB Matthews an enterprising capitalist of this place returned last night from Atlanta where he purchased one of the latest models of automobiles. Mr Matthews contemplates putting in an automobile livery for traveling men and expects to do a flourishing business in carrying the traveling public from Jefferson to Commerce Maysville Winder Gaines Ville Athens and other nearby towns.
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Jefferson, Ga
Paul JB Matthews
Atlanta
Matthews
Jefferson
Commerce
Maysville
Winder
Gaines
Ville
Athens
Georgia Fruit Crop Devastated by Frost Damage
Reports from Georgia fruit belts indicate the peach crop is heavily damaged by freezing weather and frost on Tuesday night. Estimates range from 40 to 75 percent loss, threatening millions in fruit owner losses statewide. Apple orchards in the north are injured and overall outlook is gloomy as blossoms suffer moisture and wind damage.
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Georgia
State Department of Agriculture
Middle
South
Rabun County High School gains renewed effort from Prof Ritchie
Prof Andrew J Ritchie Rabun County school commissioner spends time in Athens advancing Rabun High School plans He originated the school and helped secure funds now seeking broader school development and possible endowment to expand the institution serving over 230 scholars in the county.
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Andrew J. Ritchie
Rabun County
Athens
Ritchie
Rabun
Peruna remedy praised by Malden resident
Miss Sadie Robinson of Malden Massachusetts writes that Peruana was recommended a year ago as an excellent remedy for troubling nerves and weakness. She reports improved strength appetite and reduced nervousness after using it. Address Dr Hartman for advice. if unavailable at local drugstores, send $1 for one bottle or $5 for six to The Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio for express delivery.
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Sadie Robinson
Bandstreet
Malden
Mass
Ik Rogen
Aaron Sous
B. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Peruna
Peruna Drug Mfg. Co
Ohio
Mount Dajo battle fires telegraphic defense of actions
Washington reports Secretary Taft received Ide's Manila cable denying wanton slaughter at Mount Dajo. It praises soldiers and constabulary for valiant restraint, notes Moros and outlaws faced decisive action, and cites Major Hugh Le Scott on maintaining order. The dispatch compares the conflict to Georgia peach crops.
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Taft
Ide
Manila
Mount Dajo
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