Removal of the Court House to Central Athens Favored
Clarke county officials and The Banner push moving the county court house downtown to a central site. New commissioner W S Holman supports it, while Hodgson backs the plan if property can be sold advantageously. A city council committee will discuss an election to let the people decide, with bonds for two new schools and property exchanges outlined as feasible.
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William S. Holman
Clarke County
Grand Jury
W. 5. Holman
Vincent
Atty
Holman
William 8. Holman
Court House
Hodgson
Joseph M. Hodgson
Pittard
Rowe
Athens
Washington Street
Council Committee
Leave to sell lands of Peter Damron estate granted
Clarke County Georgia notice states J M Hodgson administrator seeks permission to sell lands of the late Peter Damron. The application will be heard on the first Monday in November. Dated October 1 1906 by Ordinary S B Wingfeld Sr.
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J. M. Hodgson
Peter Damron
Sald
B. Wingfeld
Notice of Multiple Land Sales and Public Auctions
Clarke County Georgia faces multiple sales by order of the Court of Ordinary and the Clarke County Sheriff. Properties include 13 interest in 118 acres at the Misses Hale place and an eastern portion of Mrs G Hauser residence lot in Athens. Also 27 1 2 acres Lizzie McWhorter place in Sandy Creek district. Sales occur on the first Tuesday in November with proceeds for debt payment and heirs.
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Clarke County
Georgi
Court House
H. L. Mullins
Admr
City of Athens
Said County
City of
Athens
G. Hauser
F. Umbach
Clayton Street
Minter Brown
Hauser
G. Fiauser
Tuatice
Eppes-Wilkins Co
RB. F
J. W. Wier
Georgia
Court of Ordinary
Sandy Creek
Pitt Mc- Whorter
Mark Griffin
Miss Yerby
Lizzie Mc
Unclear political shifts and a Louisiana jury mistrial tale
The article reports on Republican efforts in North Carolina to win white votes while black voters are described as eroded in influence. It notes Woodrow Wilson as a potential New Jersey senator candidate and cites doubts about trading Princeton presidency for a senate seat. A Savannah News excerpt recounts a Louisiana murder trial derailed by a juror who argued cigarettes cause insanity, delaying a verdict.
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Woodrow Wilson
John F. Dryden
New Jersey
Dr. Wilson
Princeton
Senate
Savannah News
Louisiana
Lousiana
Express Officials Here Yestesterday Visit Local Office
Mr W W Hulbert superintendent for the Southern Express and Mr H E Williamson route agent toured the city yesterday on an annual inspection of the division. They inspected the local office and praised Mr Merriwether the local agent for his high standing in the company.
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W. W. Hulbert
Southern Express
H. E. Williamson
Merriwether
Hall's Catarrh Cure Claim and Reward Notice
A vintage advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh in all stages. It offers 100 dollars to anyone who proves a failure and urges readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Addres F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Popular Agent Ted Galbraith Hosts Minstrel Booking
Ted Galbraith, noted advance agent for the Donnelly and Hatfield Magnificent Minstrels, was in the city yesterday. The Donnelly and Hatfield company is praised as among the best and enjoying strong success this season. A warning to buy DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for eczema and other skin issues, sold by Orr Drug Co.
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Ted Galbraith
Donnelly and Hatfield Magnificent Minstrels
Mr. Galbraith
al G Field
Donnelly and
Hatfield Minstrola
DeWitt
Orr Drug Co
Kennedy
Orr, Drug Co
Athens Police Earn High Marks At Monthly Inspection
Monday night the Athens police force underwent its monthly inspection at city hall with all officers present. Mayor Dorsey, the police committee, and Chief McKie praised the department for its past work and urged continued high efficiency. The review boosted officer accountability and highlighted improved service for the city.
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Police Force of
Athens
Dorsey
Police Committee
McKie
Avery
Presiding Judge to Be Elected for New Court of Appeals
In Atlanta on November three judges Richard B. Russell Arthur G. Powell and B F Hill will decide the presiding justice of the new court of appeals and draw lots for two year four year and six year terms. It is likely Russell will be presiding justice and the long term may go to the chosen candidate. Logan Bleckley is expected to be the clerk of the court.
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Atlanta
Richard B. Russell
Arthur G. Powell
B F. Hill
Court of Appeals
Russell
Logan Bleckley
Ill news on Mrs Bushe Reeves and school events
The item notes the illness of Mrs Bushe Reeves, matron at Rock College, and reports Miss Dora Cain addressing the YWCA. It mentions Mrs Walter Hill's lecture, a Round Table gathering, and a story from Black Rock by Miss Bessie Jenkins. The Reds and Yellows groups adopted names Kappa Sigma and Aldoria with mottos Nothing in without labor and Excelsior.
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Bushe Reeves
Rock College
Dora Cain
Miss Cain
Walter B. Hill
Round Table
Misa Bessie Jenkins
Donnelly Hatfield Minstrels Hire Top Soloists for Season
Al Field directs a strong Donnelly and Hatfield company with premier singers Solon De Miller Norman Stanley J D Kearns Joe McAnailan and Tommy Donnelly in blackface. Nick Hufford returns to partner with Donnelly as critics praise the high class ensemble and dancing. Show arrives in our city Wednesday the 17th with tickets 25c to 1.00.
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Donnelly & Hatield Magnificent Minstrels
al. G. Field
Donnelly & Hatfield
Field
Donnelly
Jartiat
America
Doings Publicized Plans For October Physical Training
Secretary Forbes and Acting Physical Director Heidler outline two monthly fusses to showcase methods benefiting members. Clare D Heldler will lead classes, with an exhibition for business men on Friday night Oct 19 at 8 15. Attendees urged to bring wives for the planned events and contests.
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Forbes
Heidler
Clare D. Heldler
Heldler
Canvass Under Way to Fund Christina Association Growth
The Young Men's Christina Association directors open a one day canvass at the association building to fund current expenses for the coming year. They have added a student secretary and a physical director, prompting a need for larger contributions to cover salaries and improvements.
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Christina Association
Association
True Bills Returned in Superior Court
In yesterday's session the grand jury returned true bills against A. W. Hinesley for theft of three hundred dollars from employer J. T. Brown a prominent local merchant. Prosecution by J. T. Brown. A second true bill charged Henry Smith with horse stealing with Sherman B. Hawks as prosecutor.
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A. W. Hinesley
J. T. Brown
Brown
Henry Smith
Sherman B. Hawks
Cakes baked at Bondurant Hardware sale support YMC A and YWCA
Cakes baked this week at Bondurant Hardware Co will be sold at the YMCA hall Saturday at 10 o clock. Proceeds will be divided equally between the YWCA and the YMCA.
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Bondurant Hardware Company
Y. M. C. A. Hall
White Sox Triumph Over Cubs In First National Series Game
Chicago spectators filled the park as the White Sox defeated the Chicago Americans 3 to 1 in the opening game of the national baseball championship. Lineups featured Sheckard Dougherty Hoffman and Tinker for the White Sox with strong pitching and defense praised by managers Clark McAleer and others.
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Chicago
Chicago Nationals
Chicago Americans
White Sox
Sheckard
Dougherty, Hoffman
Sons Bohulte
Dodohue Breinfeldt
Tannehill Tinker
Davie Byermes
Medome Kling
Ss. o.O.s
Sullivan
Town
Altrode
Johnstone
O'Loughlin
Fred Clark
Pittsburg
Sox
Jamea McAleer
St.Louis Americans
Clarke
Ben Johison
Teafier Lean League
Open Fight for Savannah District Nominee Continues
The first district congressional convention in Savannah Georgia resumes tomorrow to resolve the deadlock over a Democratic standard bearer with the election looming in less than a month. Brannon and Sheppard backers clash as a second ballot seems likely, with adjournment possible to allow both men to enter the race.
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Savannah
W. W. Sheppard
J. A. Brannon
To Cure a Felon Says Kendal Salve Remedy
Sam Kendall of Phillipsburg Kansas claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures burns eczema salt rheum chapped hands corns feet and sore eyes. Available for 260 at W J Smith & Bro and Ht Palme.
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Sam Kendall
Philiipsburg
Kan
W. J. Smith & Bro
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Roosevelt
The
Atlanta Constitution
Japan
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Sam
Connecticut
St. Louis
Mary H. Walters
St. Clair St. Columbus, O
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Marion Butler
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