Clarke County Bonds for Roads Pass in Georgia Election
Clarke County voters authorized issuing one hundred thousand dollars in four percent thirty year bonds to fund macadamized roads. Chairman Vincent praised the result, noting the county’s leadership among Georgia counties and the strong worker effort across precincts despite some apathy. Initial country precincts showed mixed results, with Princeton district later reporting strong support and Sandy Creek showing weaker return.
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Clarke County
Georgia
Bonds Carry In Clarke County Vote For Roads
Chairman Lipscomb praised Athens voters for backing the bonds after a tense campaign. The Banner reported strong county turnout, with 934 registered in Athens and 726 ballots cast. Poor Years district showed 46 in favor from 60 voters. Bradberry’s district 86 to 0 from 50. Official tally: 989 for bonds, 3 against. needed 154 to authorize.
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Bradberry
Bonds for Good Roads Approved by Clarke County Voters
President Edwards of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and hundreds in Clarke county express gratification over the election where voters authorized the issuance of bonds for good roads. He praises the county’s decision as a pivotal step with expected strong results and commends the Chamber’s sustained support and the Banner’s advocacy.
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Clarke County
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Bonda
Bonde
Seat to the Jail on Swindling Charge
Callie Brown, a negro man, was sent to jail yesterday on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He took four dollars from Mr. Jack Potts two months ago by claiming he was sent for it by a friend of Mr. Potts. When Potts demanded repayment, Brown was found to have falsified.
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Callie Brown
Jack Potts
Far Directors Met Yesterday at Northeast Gear Fair
The directors of the Northeast Gear Fair Association held a meeting yesterday afternoon. Several matters were disposed of and preparations continue at the fair grounds for the opening day. October 1 marks Walthour Day and the fair is moving toward readiness. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised in an accompanying ad.
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Northeast Gear Fair Association
Colonels Lose To Memphis In Afternoon Game
The Colonels, noted for fluctuating play, lost to Memphis by 9 to 4 yesterday. Other results included Nashville 18 over Little Rock 1 and Birmingham 8 over New Orleans 0. Also listed is a Barrow family reunion with attendees from Tallahassee Atlanta Savannah and Thomville. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as a healing product.
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Memphis
Nashville
Little Rock
Montgomery
Shreveport
Birmingham
New
Death of E F Willis in Rome Georgia
Nona reports the death of E F Willis formerly with Turner and Hodgeon in Athens. He went to Rome to be chief clerk at Henry Lanham's department store, had stomach illness, and reportedly swallowed laudanum by mistake. He leaves a wife and three children. burial planned in Oglethorpe, Georgia.
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Athens
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Rome
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Henry Lanham
Willis
Mr. Willis
Oglethorpe
Seaboard to Advertise Northeast Georgia Fair in Athens
The Seaboard Air Line plans to advertise the Northeast Georgia Fair in Athena October 5 to 10. Traveling passenger agent J A Van Doblen says the railway will run excursion trains to Athens nearly every day during the fair and bring large crowds. Also noting a sale on Globe Tonio bottles ends Saturday with a special price.
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Seaboard Air Line
Georgia
Athena
Seaboard
Athens
J. A. VanDoblen
Judge Russell criticised for interfering with Jackson Co jury
The Harmony Grove, Georgia report describes Judge R B Bussell striking a grand jury paragraph about irregularities in road work near Winder. Editorials argue the judge overstepped, questions rise about legality of striking records, and defense from Russell supporters follows. The episode triggers denials from Russell allies.
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Jackson CO
Atlanta Constitution
Harmony Grove
R. B.bussell
Jackson County Grand Jury
Grand Jury
Winder
R B
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Itia
Raseell
Isia
Hassell
Columno
Raussell
Cotton crop opens rapidly in Athens amid heat
Heavy heat dries leaves and withers cotton. within days many bales from the new crop will be marketed in Athens. The heat has reduced the yield and threatens quality unless rain comes soon.
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Athens
Boys forget blue steel during bond election
In the enthusiasm of the bond election yesterday many boys forgot to bring blue steel for the celebration. When they reached the dispensary the doors were closed, leaving them without any means to wet their whistles.
America's Cup to Stay Home in Close Yacht Race
In a tight yesterday contest, the Re- team narrowly clinched victory as the famous series remains domestic, with spectators noting a strong showing from home-grown sailing prowess and competitive laps of the course.
Madstone Talk by Dr White in Britain
Dr H C White in England will address the Chemical Society of Great Britain in March on the Chemical Properties of the Madstone. He will present a carefully prepared paper exploring a subject long debated for its exact qualities and scientific interest.
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H. C. White
England
Chemical Society of Great Britain
White
McGinty Receives Appointment as Government Superintendent
Paul P. McGinty of this city has received notice from Washington to report immediately for duty as government superintendent of construction and supervising architect. He will travel to the national capital and await assignment, with a $2000 yearly salary and potential work on the new federal building in this city. McGinty ranked high in the exams and is regarded as an admirable appointee for the position.
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Paul P. McGinty
Washington
McGinty
National Capital
Federal
Madison County Men In Trouble In Athens
Sam Jones and J. P. Sorrell, Madison county, arrived in Athens and drank heavily then caused a major disturbance on River street at a negro house and later at Stinchcomb's store. Sorrell faces two disorderly conduct counts and a weapon carrying warrant. Jones and Sorrells were jailed and will face Mayor Rhodes.
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Sam Jones
J. P. Sorrell
Madison County
Athens
River Street
Stinchcomb
Jones
Sorrells
Sorrell
Rhodes
Barbecues Draw Voters Across Clarke County Precincts
Clarke county residents held several barbecues yesterday in support of the bond election. In Prattonton two cotton mill managers hosted a large barbecue for their operatives, drawing many attendees and showing broad local interest.
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Clarke County
Princeton
Sheriff Callaway May Visit Northeast Georgia Fair
Wilkes county Sheriff Callaway may attend the Northeast Georgia Fair with his famed barbecue making the event a notable attraction. The piece notes his past barbecues in Atlanta Macon and Valdosta and promises visitors will be fed if he appears. Also promotes Ramon’s Liver Pills and Tonic with a 35 cent complete treatment offer.
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Sheriff Callaway
Wilkes County
Georgia
Atlanta
Macon
Valdosta
Ramon
The Daily News About Cotton
Market report from New York and Athens port receipts shows steady tone. Estimates compare current period with last year, indicating stable commodity flow and pricing signals for cotton traders.
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Athens
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