Wesley Memorial Church Cornerstone Ceremony Details
Athens notices describe the Wesley Memorial Church cornerstone laying in Atlanta with Bishop W A Candler to lay the stone and remarks by Bishop Warren and Rev Mendrix. The event promotes Georgia Methodism and supports hospital growth and education, with funds raised nearing $80,000 and $20,000 already spent on the hospital projects.
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Wesley Memorial Church
Atlanta
South
Rop
J.T. Daves
Wwynn
Tu Wilors
Warren
Cojetler
Wishop
F.R. Hendels
Henrn
W. A. Candler
Hytrin
Bonivlietton
Fale di Atlan
Epi. Elal
Lineon Grantel
Georgia
Coriber
Uweten MT Mendrix
Kansas City
Hymon
Tax sale results from courthouse foreclosure
Properties advertised for tax sale were sold after negotiations with interested parties. Lots include a corner lot at College and Cleveland bought by Med Morton for 105 dollars, a Tincock avenue lot bought by LC Hirams for 40, a West Broad Street lot near Jock Spring bought by M T McCombs for 105, a Tiancock avenue lot bought by MB Morton for 25, and a Fifth Street lot bought by Lt Crawford for 25.
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Court House
College and
Cleveland Avenue
Atheny Ice Works
Med Morton
Tfincock Avenue
Pinkie Johnson
LC. Hirams
West Broad Street
Jock Spring Street
Hi Smith
M. T. McCombs
Tiancock Avenue
Able Elder
MB. Morton
Fifth Street
Milledge Mack
Lt. Crawford
Appointment of County Attorney for the Board of Roads and Revenues
At yesterday’s county meeting a County Attorney office was created. John B. Gamble, clerk of the commissioners, was elected to lead the new legal office. Gamble is described as an able, progressive attorney who will diligently manage the county’s legal interests.
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Board of Commissioners of Roads
John B. Gamble
Col. Gamble
Adjourning Court Until October 27 Ordered
Judge Howell Cobb of Athens city court issued an order adjourning court until October 27. Jurors and witnesses are told not to appear until that date. The order notes no jurors are to report before October 20. Tibbee Athens city court clerk J Crawford signed the notice.
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Cobb
Yessterday
Wei
Wiest
Tm Ry
Howell Cobb
Tibbee City Court of Athens
J. Crawford
Humane Society Meeting Sees No Members Attend
Athens Humane Society held yesterday at city hall with no members present. Sitter issues were discussed but attendance prevented final decisions. Advocates urge regular meetings, noting past successes like limiting dray weights and plans to involve the mayor and police.
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Athens Humane Socety
Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs quickly
An old advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar strengthens the lungs and cures coughs rapidly. The copy urges readers to trust the product for relief and warns against neglecting chest ailments.
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Foley
Judges Uphold Georgia Near Beer Tax Act
Atlanta judge upholds constitutionality of a near beer tax law, denies restraining order, and allows a ten day stay for appeal. The case challenges include irregular extra session passage, funding diversions, retroactivity, non uniformity, and tax collection authority for near beer dealers and manufacturers.
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Atlanta
Ellis
Superior Court
Veer
R. B. Blackburn
Walter JB. Brown
J. D. Kilpatrick
New Terminals Bring Big Upgrade to Athens Rail Hub
The Athens Terminal Company's Broad street facilities now house the freight departments of Seaboard and Gainesville Midland railways. Agent Hoke and clerks relocate to the new terminals with smoother operations for carload movement. The expanded, convenient quarters boost business ties and mark a major city improvement for local commerce. The passenger division remains at the old Seaboard depot under Captain T. J. Sifan.
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Athens
Broad Street
Seaboard and
Gainesville Midland Railways
Hoke
Cala
Pat.enger
Two Roads
Seaboard
T. J. Sifan
Northwestern opens commerce school with Chicago backing
Northwestern University's new school of commerce opens its first term in Chicago, built largely through the Chicago Association of Commerce. Courses include merchandising advertising insurance real estate publishing transportation and more. Prominent bankers brokers railroad officials and business leaders will lecture during the term.
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Chicago
Northwestern University
New School of Commerce
Chicago Association of Commerce
Industrial Fe
Clarke County Plans Convict Labor On Public Roads
Clarke County commissioners voted to employ up to fifty additional convicts on public roads, plus the county pro rata of eighteen, totaling sixty eight inmates. They aim to accelerate road work, exhaust current funds, and complete permanent improvements quickly.
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Clarke
County Commissioners Name Road Officials for Review
Yesterday the county commissioners named W W He Dean W W Purzear and E K Greer as special road commissioners to study a proposed public road change in Puryears district near W H Morton residence and report on its viability. The petition by D N McNeill Co N Hodgson and others to open a new road from the Epps bridge road through Hodgson and McNeill lands to Cobb street was granted with the condition that Athens city open the street inside city limits and that right of way be provided to the county at no cost.
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He Dean
W. W. Purzear
E. K. Greer
Puryears
W. H. Morton
D. N. McNeill
Co. N. Hodgson
Epps Bridge
Hodgson, McNeill
Cobb Street
Athens
Mack Sees Bryan Victory as Democrats Rally Nationwide
Chicago report quotes Norman Mack, Democratic National Committee chair, predicting Bryan wins in the East and an overall landslide. He cites steady gains over two months, with New York and several states. Mack credits Roosevelt letters for aiding the Democrats.
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Bryan
New York
Chicago
Norman EB. Mack
Democratic Nation Committee
Mack
Empire State
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Maryland
Delaware
Ohio
Middle West
Indiana
Roosevelt
Democrata
Funeral of Louis Rosenfeld in Athens
The funeral for Louis Rosenfeld was held yesterday afternoon at 4:30 at his daughter's Hancock Avenue residence. Rabbi Drucker of Chicago led the Jewish rites for the deceased, with many friends in attendance and floral tributes noted at the service.
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Abe Joel
Hancock J Avenue
Louis Rosenfeld
Rabbi Drucker
Chicago
Athens
Kern Applauded at Asheville In 1916 Campaign Rally
John W. Kern Bryan’s running mate spoke to a large Asheville audience denouncing Roosevelt’s third term bid and urging Bryan’s nomination. He contrasted Republican leaders with Bryan’s pledge not to seek a second term, praising Bryan as patriotic choice. A parade and mountaineer turnout accompanied the event before Kern’s Greensboro trip.
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Asheville
Sun
South
John W. Kern
Bryan
Ucket
North Carolina
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
White House
Kern
Glenn
Greensboro
N.C
Guilford Battleground
Howard Changdoo Shooting Incident at Old Fair Ground
A disorderly conduct docket lists Herschel Howard as charged with shooting at N Johnson during a quarrel at the Old Fair Ground Lot last Saturday. Howard, described as white, has not been apprehended by police.
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Old Fair Ground
Herschel Howard
N. Johnson
Howard
A North Carolina letter lauds Stuart's Buchu and Juniper cure
A Warrenton reader credits Stuart's Buchu and Juniper with curing six months of deadly kidney trouble after failing with other remedies. The letter claims relief from backache headaches swollen feet stiff joints and fatigue and promotes a free sample offer.
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Warrenton
N. C
Stuart
H, T. Mace
Reverend Northrop Resigns St Pauls Rectorate in Macon
Rev. J. M. Northrop announces resignation from the rectorship of St. Pauls Church in Macon Georgia. He cites personal affairs and social matters as the reason while noting the church’s debt and community ties. He plans to depart promptly to accept a new post elsewhere.
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St. Paul's Church
Macon
J. M. Northrop
St. Pauls
Northing
Gral Ly Vestry
St. Panty
International Tax Association to Hold Conference
The International Tax Association plans its second conference in Toronto after a November meeting in Columbus. Delegates from the United States and Canada will discuss state and local taxation and interstate tax issues with papers from Harvard and Yale professors and officials from tax commissions.
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Toronto
Ont
Tate
Wweebas
Ohio
Solani
Columbus
Ypan
Allen Ripley
Foot
Iambus
B. A. Falconer
Lniveralty
United States
Canada
Myatt
Charles B
Harvard University
Semd
West Virginia
Frank 1
Minnesota Tax
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Restores A Farmer’s Sores
A Georgia farmer on Rural Route reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured his worst sores on hands and legs. He says it weighed little and he would not be without it on the farm, crediting quick healing and relief.
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W. A. Floyd
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Humane Society
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Sita ‘Tchless Mineral Water CO
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