Grand Jury Compares Road Work During Severe Winter
Commissioner Holman reports a harsh winter with heavy rain, floods, and frosts testing roads. Topsoil covered roads fared best. those skimped on topsoil suffered mud and washouts. Despite weather, 12 miles of construction and repairs were completed across multiple roads. city and county projects are described with cost estimates and future bridge work noted.
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Holman
Grand Jury
Sandy Creek
Hull Road
Bridges Road
N. B. Davis Road
Hardeman
Gum Corner
Ogiethorpe
Nowhere
Davis Road
City of
Athens
Epps
Oak Street
Madison County
Clarke County
Merchants of
Danielsville
Biggers Hill Creek
Abolition talk prompts Georgia court reforms
Special to the Banner reports Atlanta venues debate over abolishing city courts and shifting to a superior court division. Observers see a possible bid to shrink the state court of appeals, while noting higher courts would need more judges to handle growing Georgia litigation.
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Atlanta
City Court of
Atlanta Bar Association
State Court of Appeals
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Georgia
Court of Appeals
L and M Paint Sale Advice From Athens Vendor
A historical notice urges buying Paint and Linseed Oil separately to mix at home. It cites Paint costs 2.10 per gallon, Oil 1.00, and a 4 to 3 ratio yielding 1.75 gallons of ready paint at 1.65 per gallon. Call on John L Arnold in Athens for L and M prepared semi paste mix.
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John L. Arnold
Athens
Pendleton Heads Georgia Delegation At State Democratic Convention
At Atlanta thin Friday the state Democratic convention named delegates to the national party as well as electors. Thomas E. Watson withdrew from the chair race, allowing Col. Pendleton to be chosen unanimously, with H. Howell endorsed for national committeeman. The assembly adjourned sine die after pledging to vote for Oscar W. Underwood.
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Watson
Georgia
Baltimore
Atlanta
Thos
Felder
Thomas E. Watson
McDuffie
Thomas B. Felder
Fulton
Randolph Anderson
Chatham
W. G. Brantley
Glynn
Crawford W. Wheatley
Sumter
G. R. Hutchens
Floyd
H. H. Dean
Hall
C. R. Pendleton
Bibb
F. P. McIntyre
R. C. Gordon
J. W. Overstreet
J. A
Joe
James
F. C. Davis
Candler
S. H. Phelan
R. A. Frankin
Willingham
J. J. Flynt
John T. Nomis
J. R Brock
M. M. Sessions
J. M. Vandiver
B. C. Collins
J. A. Dixon
B. W. Fortson
M. M. Cooper
J. N. Dupree
A. Hutchinson
C. C. Minter
Boston
D. N. McCullough
J. B. Sutties
O. J. Coogler
J. M. Cochran
J. N. Langant
Cobb
Clester
Andrew J. Cobb
Athens
Walter EB. Steed
Butler
Laurens
Steed
Larsen
Griffeth
Haraleon
Oscar W. Underwood
Pendleton
Aragon Hotel
Charles R. Pendleton
Mr. Watson
Col. Pendleton
Macon Telegraph
Hos
Clark Howell
Kentucky Knights Templar Conclave Opens in Paris
Special to the Banner Paris Kentucky May 29 Paris wears gala attire as the Kentucky Knights Templar open their sixty fifth annual conclave with commanderies from Louisville Lexington Paducah Henderson and other cities expected to attend the two day gathering.
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Paris
Kentucky Knights Templar
Blue Grass State
Louisville
Lexington
Paducah
Henderson
The Year That is Past at the University of Georgia
An editorial review of the University of Georgia at the end of its 111th year notes broad success across academics athletics debates and cultural groups. It praises steady scholastic work improving in some departments and fewer dropouts, cites football baseball and field improvements, lauds debating and oratorical events, commends the Georgian and Red and Black publications, and highlights the Glee Club and Dramatic Club as outstanding. The piece closes with gratitude for a good year and hope for even greater future achievements.
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University of Georgia
Georgia
South
Vanderbilt
Virginia
The
Red and Black
Literary Monthly
Glee Club
Dramatic Club
Thea
Australia’s Federal Transcontinent Railway Bid Opens
London May 29 bids for 135600 tons of steel rails were received as Australia moves toward a 25000000 dollar project. The Federal Transcontinent Railway will run from Port Augusta in South Australia to Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, over more than 1000 miles, much of it across desert. The government plans to undertake the project without a contractor.
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London
Australia
High Commissioner's
Federal Transcontinent Railway
Port Augusta
South Australia
Kalgoorlie
Western Australia
Letter Carriers to Meet in Bayonne Tomorrow
Delegates from every large city in New Jersey are expected in Bayonne for the annual convention of the State Letter Carriers Association. Local carriers have prepared an elaborate program for the visitors.
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Bayonne
N. J
New Jersey
Y M C A Building Fund Surpasses Eighty Three Thousand
The Athens Y M C A campaign closed with subscriptions totaling 83 156 dollars and several closings expected to push the final haul toward 100 000, as Rev. Troy Beatty led a prayerful crowd during a celebratory meeting. Team captains refined the drive with W H Shelton leading in subscriptions at 107 and Aaron Cohen in total amount with 8 807 dollars followed by Lipscomb with 8 030 dollars. The gathering praised ministers and citizens for their effort and announced a new drive for a thirty thousand dollar Y M C A. The piece honors Walter T Forbes and Dr Charles C Heidler for their pivotal roles and notes the campaign’s public benefit to Athens and Clarke County.
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Yeat Y. M. C. A
John J. Wilkins
Troy Beatty
Emmanuel Church
W. H. Shelton
Aaron Cohen
F. A. Lipscomb
Young Women’s Christian Association
Athens Young Men's Christian Association
J. W. Read
Athens Banner
Athens ‘Tribune
Clarke County Courier
Athens
Clarke County
Citiizens
Georgia
Death of J W Eberhart Confederate veteran at 73
J W Eberhart aged 73 died yesterday noon at home in Pulaski Heights after months of illness. He leaves a wife, one son, and a brother in Athens police. A Confederate soldier, he served Dixie in the sixties and was a respected citizen. Funeral 4 pm at his residence conducted by Rev S R Ragland. Pallbearers named J H Dorsey Cobb Lampkin D T Miller J S McKie A W Veas G I Hale. Confederate veterans urged to attend at 3 30 pm at the city hall to honor him.
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J. W. Eberhart
Lin
Pulaski Heights
Thomas Eberhart
Athens
Eberhart
Dixie
R. Ragland
J. H. Dorsey
Cobb Lampkin
D. T. Miller
McKie
A. W. Veas
G. I. Hale
J. E. Talmadge
William Carthers
Confederate Veterans of
Cobb-Delaney Camp
Dorsey Ill at Home on Milledge Avenue
Friends and neighbors report merchant E H Dorsey has been confined to his Milledge avenue home for several days due to illness. Local community expresses concern and wishes for a speedy recovery.
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E H. Dorsey
Milledge Avenue
Mr Cohen Named Secretary at Democratic Convention
Yesterday evening Aaron'o hen of this city was named as one of the secretaries of the National Democratic Convention in Baltimore. The honor is welcomed by his friends and will be learned by Mr Cohen when he reads the Banner this morning.
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Aaron‘o‘hen
Baltimore
Cohen
Athletic Association Meeting for Officer Elections
The Red and Black notes a June 12 meeting at 4 p.m. in the Chapel to elect Athletic Association officers, baseball manager, and staff. Athens and University of Georgia readers are urged to follow University athletics as football and baseball plans include increased management slots next year.
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Association At
Georgia
Athletic Association
V. Sanford
Athens
University of Georgia
Athletic ‘Association
Banner introduces Mr F X Ilines to circulation department
The Banner announces that Mr F X Ilines, experienced in daily newspaper circulation, has joined the Banner in the circulation department. Subscribers are advised to refer all matters regarding circulation and delivery to him, as he is described as capable accommodating and accurate.
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F. X. Ilines
Athens
Greensboro student wins Brenau College Conservatory scholarship
Misa Lila Merritt of Greensboro, a State Normal Schools student, won a $300 scholarship at Brenau College Conservatory in Gainesville last night. She triumphed over many competitors statewide, marking a notable achievement for her diligent work.
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Misa Lila Merritt
Greensboro
State Normal Schools
Frenau College Conservatory
Gainesville
South Dakota Business Men Meet in Watertown
Watertown South Dakota hosts a large joint convention this week, with the South Dakota Traveling Men's Association United Commercial Travelers of South Dakota and a late association of retail merchants and hardware jobbers represented. The day began with a reception followed by the formal opera house opening in the afternoon.
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South Dakota
Watertown
8. D
Oro to Meet Ralph in 1000 Dollar Pocket Billiards Match
Trenton N J May 29 Alfred D Oro former pool champion who was defeated for the pocket billiards championship in Philadelphia several weeks ago is to meet Edward Ralph of Hightstown N J his victor for 1000 a side in a return match here tomorrow night The play will continue three nights and consist of 200 points each night Alexander Brooks of Philadelphia will referee the contest.
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Pocket Billiards
Trenton
N. J
Alfred D+ Oro
Pocket Biliards
Philadelphia
Edward Ralph
Hightatown
Alexander Brooks
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