Pierpont Morgan gifts $100 to Lucy Cobb music studio
Mail to Miss Vera Hatcher brings a check from J Pierpont Morgan of New York for 100 dollars. Funds to acquire Abbey frieze prints The Quest of the Holy Grail for the music studio, framed for display in the public library-adjacent space, aiding Miss Kelpp in interpretive music work. The gift is part of Miss Hatcher’s class 4903.
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Lucy Cobb
Vera Hatcher
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York City
Lipscomb
Copley
Abbey
Boston
Kelpp
Pierpont Morgan
Mr P go Will Return
Mr Walter H Page editor of the Worlds Work who gave the commencement address at the State Normal School last December will return to Athens next month to attend the Southern Educational Conference session in this city April 24 96. Friends in Athens will be glad to know of his expected visit.
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P Go
Walter H. Page
the World's Work
State Normal School
Deemer
Athens
Southern Educational Conference
Page
Miss Ida Turner Wins First Prize in Thacher Contest
Miss Ida M. Turner of Bridgeport Tennessee wins $200 in a Thacher Medicine Company guessing contest. Prizes went to nearest guesses of January 1903 cotton exports as reported by the United States Government. D M Griswold of Girard Alabama second prize $100. J M Harden of Emerson Georgia third prize $25.
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Ida M. Turner
Bridgeport
Cooke County
Tenn
Thacher Medicine Company
Chattanooga
United States
I. the Thacher Medicine Company
South
D. M. Griswold
Girard
Als
J. M. Harden
Emerson
Dr. Thacher
Revival to Begin at Oconee Street Methodist Church
Rev M H Eakes announces protracted meetings at Oconee Street Methodist Church starting the first Sunday in April with several ministers assisting. Since arriving in Athens last December he has impressed members and expects good attendance. He urges all to work and pray for the Holy Spirit’s presence during the revival.
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M. H. Eakes
Oconee Street Methodist Church
Eakes
Athens
New Railroad to Link Athens with Chattanooga and Augusta
Promoters confirm the Charleston, Chattanooga and Augusta Railroad will be built starting with an Athens to Charleston airline and, in time, direct Athens to Chattanooga. Athens shops are planned, with A H Hodgson among directors. The project promises to shorten Athens to Augusta travel and open new territory.
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Charleston, Chattamooga and
Augusta
Athens
Charleston
Chattanoogga
Chatanooga
A. H. Hodgson
New Road
Chamberlain
Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Date for Clarke county primary debated by candidates
Candidates in Clarke county seek a unified primary date arguing that merging county and state elections reduces voter influence and prevents combing of choices. The Democratic executive committee will decide after state committee meetings in Atlanta, with a strong tilt toward keeping the two primaries on the same day.
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Clarke County
Democratic Executive Committee
Atlanta
Tomorow
Economy in Baking Powder Use and Health Costs
The article argues baking powder economy matters most to biscuit and cake making. It compares alam powder at five percent leavening to Royal powder with higher strength. It notes three times as much alam powder is needed to raise the same cake, while eggs and batter are wasted. It links health costs to using Royal versus alam powders, claiming Savon lowers doctor bills.
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Jim
Hodgson Bros Will Dissolve In Mutual Agreement
The brokerage and commission firm Hodgson Bros will be dissolved by mutual consent on April 1. Charles A Rowland will retire and set up in business for himself. The firm will be reconstituted by A. H Hodgson and B. [incomplete text] on Flandry Street.
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Hodgson Bros
Charles A Rowland
Flandry Street
A. H Hodgson
Law of Service Address by Dr Atwater at Wesleyan
Dr W O Atwater of Wesleyan University Middletown Conn spoke on the Law of Service before Wesleyan students after prayer in the chapel. He urged study of practical questions with common sense and knowledge gained in schools. Applause followed and many students thanked him. He also lectured to the Senior Organic Chemistry class on related topics later. Chronic Diarrhoea notice notes Wingfield of Fair Play Mo used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with reported relief. sold by Palmer & Son and W J Smith & Bro.
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W. O. Atwater
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Wingfield
Fair Play
Enya Chamberlain
Palmer & Son
W. J. Smith & Bro
Daily Cotton Market Report from Murphy & Co Athens GA
Athens March 27 1900 Cotton market report notes steady New York and firm Liverpool prices. Reports cover bale movements and receipts with opening and closing quotes for the day.
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Athena
Athens Market
New York
Court in Court House April Term Settled
The April term of the United States court will be held April 21, 22 and 28 in the court house. Shackelford and Lompke report favorable replies from Judges Newman and Russell. The Clarke county superior court will grant a three day vacation, likely session then. About sixty five cases will go before the grand jury. Doupree Hall leased after July 1 to be fitted for the court. A printer recounts relief from rheumatism using Chamberlain s Pain Balm sold by Palmer & Son and W J Smith & Bro.
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United States Court
Court House
Mensre
Shackelford
Lompke
Newman
Russell
Jodge Russell
Superior Court
Clarke County
Jesse
Dupres
Henry T. Crook
Asheville
N. O
Palmer & Son
W. J. Smith & Bro
Announcements for Sheriff and County Officials
A list of declarations from candidates in Clarke and Narre counties announcing runs for Sheriff Clerk of the Superior Court and County Treasurer. Names include J A Suddeath J W Wibiss M D Browning J K Kenney C W Cooper Elmer J Crawford J A Pitner W G Carithers J H Dorsey. Each declares candidacy subject to the Democratic primary.
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Pe Riese
Otars County
J. A. Suddeth
Clarke County
John W. Wibiss
Olerke Superior Court
Superior Court
Narke County
J. K. Kenney
Clerk Superior Court
C. W. Cooper
J.A. Pitner
W. G. Carithers
J. H. Dorsey
BB L H. Linton
Do You Wish the Finest Bread and Cake
Claim that Royal Baking Powder is purest and strongest and free from alum ammonia and adulterants. Advertisement asserts Royal makes the best and most wholesome food.
Fatal Roadside Killing Sparks Self Defense Plea
In Winterville, farmer J We Wallace was killed Wednesday afternoon by Willi J Fleeman Jr amid a quarrel over road work. Fleeman claims self defense after Wallace threatened him with a knife. a rock was hurled, striking Wallace and killing him. One witness, Jep Hammond, stood by. Wallace, about 45, had recently moved in. Fleeman has lived in the area for years. That night, the Winterville post office was burglarized through a window but nothing was taken. the window was left open and blinds raised. A $50 reward was offered for the burglar’s capture.
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J W. Wallace
Winterville
Willi J. Fileeman Jr
Fleeman
Freeman
Wallace
Jep Hammond
Seaboard Issues Handsome Descriptive Book
The Seaboard Air Line Railway issues a handsome comprehensive book outlining resources, manufacturing advantages, products, and the country along its southern line. It is richly illustrated with city and town descriptions and valuable information for readers. The editor notes Athens receives a favorable write-up.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Lne
Seaboard
Athens
Additions Made to Gord Mill Supply Increase Demand
Gord Mill announces additions to increase output for rising demand. The mill expands capacity to meet orders and ensure steady supply of its products.
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Gord Mill
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Northeast
GEM
MR. Morgan
Standard Oil
Andidates
Dr. Atwater
Murphy & Co
Liverpool
Porteens
M. D. Browning
Elmer J. Crawford
Royal Baking Powder CO
J. We Wallace
W. J. Fleeman, JR
William BT
Seaboard Issues
Louis Morris
Bishop Building
Misses
Oxfords
Onuee
Broad and
Jackson Streets
Black Et Blom
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