Aldermen Named After City Council Election
Athens voters chose Bob Wright in the First ward by 19 votes and reelect Dr H R Palmer in the Second ward without opposition. In the Third ward J Z Hoke defeated R O Arnold by 32, while in the Fourth ward J A Pipper was defeated by J F Tibbetts by 83 votes. Tenure totals noted for Wright and Palmer.
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Palmer
R. T. Wright
K. A. Hill
Wright
Bob Wright
H. R. Palmer
Athens
J. Z. Hoke
R. O
J. A. Pitper
J. F. Tibbetts
Tibbetts
Southern Manufacturing Co
RT. Wright
K. A
R.O. Arnold
Coca Cola Plant Moves to New Quarters in Athens
The Athens Coca Cola Bottling Co. under J. C. Brown moves into newly constructed quarters in the Edwards building on Washanee street, sharing space with the OOS Eve Express Company.
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Coca Cola
New Quarters
Athens
Coca Cola Bottling Co
J. C. Brown
Edwards Building
Washanee
Airert Oos Eve Express Company
Athens Dec 2 1914 municipal aldermen election set
Mayor Dorsey calls city council meeting to arrange a municipal election for four aldermen in Athens. Voting wards and polling places named, with appointed ward managers and mayor authority to appoint substitutes. Clerk ordered to publish notice in Athens Daily Banner.
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Dorsey
City of Athens
City of
Athens
McDonald Stables
Clayton Street
Thomas
Prince Avenue
R. T. Dottery
J. W. Woods
D. W. Aaron
G. H. Palmer
George Collins
E. D. Sledge
C. Reese
James Mell
A. O. Harper
Louis Camak
Joli Bird
T. A. C. McMahan
Athens Daily Banner
Shelton Held by Sheriff in Forgery Case
Report from the circuit judge’s office states bondsmen linked by marriage to defendant JV4 Shelton have surrendered him to the sheriff. Shelton, president of the late Citizens Trust Banking Co, faces forgery and related indictments. He was ill and confined to bed when the transfer occurred.
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Shelton
Citizens Trust & Banking Co
Brother of Judge Fred Foster Dead in Athens News
Frank Wade Foster aged about 60, brother of the father of Mrs. Harvey Grovall, died Wednesday morning at 984 Piedmont Avenue. The body was to be taken at 7:30 a m Thursday to Madison, Georgia, for funeral and interment. Foster was prominent in the cotton business in Augusta and well known in Athens where he had many friends.
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Atlante
Athens
Frank Wade Foster
Piedmont Avenue
J. F. Fitssimmons
Madison
Foster
Harvey Grovall
Augusta
Ibis
Zapata Forces Occupy Mexico City After Sharp Fight
Zapata troops seized Mexico City after heavy street fighting on the outskirts. Official telegrams from Mexico City report looting and a period of uncertainty as General Zapata’s forces entered the capital amid clashes near General Blanco’s position. The Brazilian minister and American Consul Silliman confirmed the development.
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Zapata
Mexico City
Blanco
Villa
Associated Press
Washington
Silliman
Ing
Murder in Florida: A. A. Boggs and Daughter slain
An Associated Press report from Miami says A. A. Boggs prominent lawyer and his 18 year old daughter Miss Marjorie Boggs were found murdered in the burned ruins of their country home near Miami early Wednesday. Skulls crushed by a heavy instrument. Miss Boggs fully dressed. Mrs. Boggs visiting in Lake Placid. Col. Boggs connected to University of Georgia. The case may have begun as burglary with a fatal impulse.
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Associated Press
Banner
Miami
Fla
A. A. Boggs
Marjorie Boggs
Miama
W. B. Boggy
University of Georgia
G. H. Boggs
the Tech
Atlanta
Miss Boggs
Forest Rangers in Winter Snow Keep Timber Safe and Trails Clear
In federal forest reserves rangers endure snowbound wilderness to burn brush, build bridges, and maintain trails. Clad in corduroys and mackinaw, they sled with bridge iron, dogs, and supplies, often enduring days without shelter or fuel as they guard against fires and prepare for spring.
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Associated Press
Washington
Forest Rangers
Uncle Sam
Forest Ranger
Rangers
The
Forest Service
Russians Celebrate Victory Rumors From Northern Poland
Nov 25 reports from Moscow and Petrograd claim unofficial Russian victory in Northern Poland with rumors of a shattered German corps and mass prisoner transports. German forces press Verdun and Galicia while Belgium reports reinforcements. Balkan diplomacy hints at Romania and Bulgaria aligning with the Allies as Servia faces pressure over Macedonia.
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Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Poland
Nicholas
Pravdia
Cracow
Galicia
Verdun
Belgium
Balkans
Servian
Servia
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Rumania
Balkan
Judge Brand May Preside Over Clarke Court and Leo Frank Case
Judge Brand, after a busy week in Jefferson, received a telegram from Solicitor General Hugh Dorsey asking him to fill Judge Hill’s chair in the Putton superior court next week due to Judge Hill’s illness. If the Clarke court special session finishes in time, Brand will travel to Atlanta to preside, with a potential Leo Frank sentencing on the horizon.
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Jefferson
Judge Brand
Hugh Dorsey
Judge Hill
Superior Court
Hill
Brand
Clarke Court
Atlanta
Leo Frank
Threeway Row Ends In Severe Lip Bite And Stabbings
A near beer resort incident left Minor Pierce with a severed lip requiring stitches after a man named Clements bit him. Pierce then chased the biter and collided with Chas Brissie who was slashed and stabbed. Marion David attempted peacekeeping and was injured. Brissie Pierce and Clements await trial. Brissie was to wed today but could not be reached by his South Carolina sweetheart.
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Clearents
Minor Pierce
Pierce
Biter
Clements
Chas
Brissie
Marion David
South Carolina
Doctor Carlton Injured in Office Fall
Dr Carlton suffered a serious injury to the thigh after slipping on a tiled office floor in the Southern Mutual building. He was found at the door and remained under care last night awaiting diagnosis by Dr Hoke. Initially feared a fracture.
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W. A. Carlton
Southern Mutual
Carlton
Hoke
Orst
W M Williams Dies Suddenly At 68 On River Street
W M Williams aged 68 died suddenly from heart trouble yesterday at his River Street home. He leaves a wife seven sons and one daughter. Funeral today at 11 at Pleasant Grove church conducted by Rev Willie Saye. A large Madison County farmer who moved to Athens from Union church settlement two years ago. He had many friends in the area and in his old county.
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Jacksonville
A. Boggs
G. H. Boggs
Tanta
W. E. Boxes
Wnd
University of Georgia
Terian
Waynesville
Athens
Col. Boggs
W. M. Williams
River Street
Pleasant Grove Church
Willie Saye
Madison County
Union Church
Southern automatic block signals on Washington line project
Southern Railway advances automatic block signals between Atlanta and Washington covering 649 miles with two major double track stretches. New signals and power stations at Monroe Lynchburg Whittles Amherst New Holland Gainesville Howell and South Inman enable four mile advance train indication and obstruction alerts. System uses 1400 volt three phase AC on pole lines. lights stations and buildings. aims to improve safety and speed despite current business conditions.
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Atlanta
New Holland
Gainesville
Howell
South Inman
Southern Railway
Chero-Cola Works Moving Decist Chero-Cola Bottling
The Chero-Cola bottling works will relocate the plant, securing a Kelly-Springfield truck for prompt delivery. The plant will be removed about the first of December to a new location on Washington Street.
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Patate
Washington
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Helton
Fred Foster
Forest Patrol
United States
5. C
DR. Carlton
Chambers
Kansas City
Theras
B. C. Chambers
Chambers Land Company
Rev
A. BE. Gammage
W. Harper
Fort Lauderdale
Pla
B. L. Hugsell
Pis
Chertes
Tam Well
Georgia
Chero-Cola
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