Athens Knights of Pythias delegates head to Georgia convention
Athens delegates J F Hart A W Doster from St Elmo lodge No 40 and T H Nickerson will attend the 23rd annual Knights of Pythias Georgia convention in Valdosta May 20 with rail fare one fare round trip. Valdosta preparing to host large Pythian attendance and local press note rising membership. Also coverage of Joseph H Hall politics and prohibition debates including Willingham and Wright bills with Banff/Guerry references and a job ad seeking an intelligent healthy lady companion.
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Messrs
J. F. Hart
A. W. Doster
Knights of Pythias of
Georgia
St. Elmo Lodge
T. H Nickerson
Grand Lodge
Valdosta
Athens
Knights of Pythiana
Tech and Georgia Do Not Schedule Game
The managers of the Tech and Georgia teams have been trying to arrange a game this week. A game in Atlanta Friday was considered but proved impracticable. Georgia’s next scheduled match is against North Carolina on May 8 in this venue.
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Tech
Georgia
Atlanta
Inter
North Carolina
Bound Over for Trial in Assault with Intent to Rape
AM SCOTT BOUND OVER. Scott, a Negro school teacher, was bound over to the superior court in bond of 900 dollars on a charge of assault with intent to rape. The incident occurred about two weeks ago, and he was represented in the justice court by Hon. H. C. Tuck with Mr. O. Shackelford for the state.
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Bam
Scott
Superior Court
I Fs
Justice Court
H. C. Tuck
O. Shackelford
Terrell Draws 400 in Sylvester for Governor Bid
In Sylvester Georgia on May 1 Hon J M Terrell Democratic nominee for governor spoke to about 400 voters in the county court house. He presented a clear forceful address covering campaign questions with emphasis on taxation and prohibition. His anti local option views drew general approval and he counts strong Worth county support for the June 6 primary.
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Waverly
Joseph H Hall
Bibb County
Guerry
Hall
House of Representatives
Atlanta Constitution
Willingham
Wright
Goerry
Frank Potts
W. B. Barnett
Banner
Burnett
Joe Hall
Bin
Terrell
Worth County
Jane
Experiments on Nutrition at the University Hall
Following Dr W O Atwater's talk on food nutrition the Wesleyan visit spurred a practical scientific study. Students measure total food served and all waste to analyze protein and vegetable matter actually consumed. A multi month project will output a results table aiding budgeting and reflect the university's modern approach.
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W. O. Atwater
Wesleyan University
Middleton
Conn
Seniors Prepare to Don Caps and Gowns
Seniors to don caps and gowns as Jana proves fit to take it up again antil now.
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Jana
Antil
North Carolina Stands Suspended From Southern League
News from the city reports the University of North Carolina suspended from the Southern Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association for featuring a professional on its baseball team. Pitcher Sweeney is the contentious player, and many UNC victories credited to him. The scheduled game with another college will be called off, causing widespread regret.
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University of North Carolina
Southern Inter-Collegiate Athletic Association
Sweeney
Carolina
Terrell Ahead in Wilkes County Georgia Gubernatorial Race
In Washington Georgia on May 1 Hon M W Gross of Thomson spoke for Guerry while T EK Mas Sengale of Norwood argued for Terrell at Lincolnton. The debate featured heated remarks and applause for both sides, with observers unsure which candidate will win Wilkes County though Terrell leads in sentiment.
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Washington, Ga
M. W. Gross
Thomson
T. EK. Massengale
Norwood
Lincolnton
Guerry
Terrell
Cotton Markets Open With Mixed Signals Amid West Texas Rain
In early trading the cotton market slipped a few points with a weak undertone as bearish Liverpool cables and private reports weighed on sentiment. Receipts near 10,000 last year were cited while West Texas rains dampened boll prospects, and prices closed modestly lower on light volume.
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New York
Texas
Joly
Angagt
Liverpool
Death of Mrs Dr William A Carlton near the city
Mrs. Dr. Wm. A. Carlton died at her home near the city yesterday at 2 p m after several months illness. She leaving a husband and three children. Funeral services will be held there with pallbearers named B Palmer W Z Bryan J N Webb D O Bartow J T Anderson A E Sage J Rhodes and B J Smith.
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Wm. A. Carlbin
Ictiona
Vis. Messrs
B. Palmer
W. Z. Bryan
J. N. Webb
D. O. Bartow
J. T. Anderson
A. E. Sage
J. ¥. Rhodes
B. J. Smith
Recital Postponed for Miss Finley and Miss Atkinson
The recital of Miss Eugenia Howard Finley scheduled for tonight has been postponed. It will now be given at Seney advanced pupils in oratory with Miss Mary O. Atkinson assisting as vocalist. The public is invited.
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Eugenia Howard Finley
Seney
Mary O. Atkinson
Employees Host Evening at Imperial Hotel
Michael Bros employees held a social gathering at the Imperial hotel with many workers from other stores in attendance. The event ended at 12 o'clock and thanks were given to Mr Till for his help in organizing the affair.
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Michael Bros
Imperial Hotel
Till
Negro Convict Drowns Crossing River Near Eippes Bridge
Gilbert Champion a negro convict drowned yesterday when a boat with fellow convicts on the Middle Oconee river near Eippes bridge capsized. He, from Athens, had been sent to the chain gang for a misdemeanor and was interred yesterday at the county farm.
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Gilbert Champion
Max Joseph Honored by Grand Royal Arch Masons
Mr Max Joseph, famed vmerchant, has returned from Ma con after attending the Grand Royal Arch Masons session. He is noted as the most highly honored member yet, with three high offices bestowed at once. The accolade is seen as a strong tribute to Joseph and the Athens Masons.
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Max Joseph
Vmerchants
Macon
Grand Royal Arch Masons
Mr. Joseph
Athens
Joseph
Ione
Fractured OCR Item Notes Bears Kind You Hass Phrase
A partial OCR fragment references a phrase about a kind you have and bears unusual wording. No clear event persons or organizations are identifiable from the readable text.
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Cabtorta
Athens YMCA Junior Department Celebrates Anniversary
A 1909 founding event marks twelve years since Athens boys formed the Junior department of the YMCA above the old McGregor book stand. Mr Onna A Rowland Jr led the group, with many local boys and now former members invited to attend the anniversary exercises for boys and young men, and their families.
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Athena
McGregor
Broad Street
College, Avenue
Onna
A. Rowland, Jr
Young Men's Christian Association
Athens
Clarke County Primary Rules and Voting Details
The document outlines county and Clarke county representative primaries with polling times from 7 to 8 at Ath ens precincts and 8 to 8 in county districts, voter qualification for white residents on registration lists, and oath requirements. It specifies ticket uniformity, precinct tally sheets, ballots sealed in envelopes, and candidate nomination by plurality. It lists campaign expense assessments for county and state primaries due May 10, 1903.
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Clarke County
Superior Courts
Athens
Suveyor
Carcoeson
Half Holidays for Working Men in Athens
The article argues Athens should follow Macon in granting city employees a half day each Saturday during the half summer months. It suggests the city can afford the rest without harming business and notes the practice already exists with some local businesses. It also oddly advertises a laxative product.
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Athens
Macon
Hotel Arrivals From Various Cities
Imperial J. P. Clark of Atlanta Nas D. Arnold of Arnoldsville W H Winter of Winterville B P Swift of Atlanta W A Thomas of Ga and W W DeLassfry of Grand Rapids Mich are listed among hotel arrivals.
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Imperial
J. P. Clark
Atlanta
Nas
D. Arnold
Arnoldsville
W. H. Winter
Winterville
B. P. Swift
W. A. Thomas
W. W. DeLassfry
Grand Rapids
Mich
Kind Words For The New Editor
Ma con News reports M B B Holder left for Athens to join the Athens Banner as editor. The Macon community laments the loss of a talented, rising Georgia journalist and notes Mrs Holder will join him as they relocate. His colleagues praise his energy and ambition.
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B. B. Holder
Evening News
Athens
Macon
Holder
Georgia
Rev J J Spencer Delivers Strong Sermon At Church
Rev J J Spencer preached at the Christian church last night on sin its beginning nature universality and consequences stressing secret sins and omissions of Christ commands. The large audience responded with four adding their names to the gospel invitation and Prof Wilson led the chorus with gospel solos. Services tonight at six o clock.
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J. J. Spencer
Christian Church
Spencer
Wilson
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