Postponed Meeting On County School System Debate
Postponed from Thursday to Tuesday evening at City Hall due to meetings. Chairman Cohen of the county unit Eyes of Echol aims to publicize the proposed school system widely. Speakers will visit militia districts and wards to explain and advocate the plan for the county’s children. Meeting set for Tuesday evening at City Hall.
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Thursde
Chamber of Commerce
Cohen
Eyes of
Echol
Timis
Eitlzen
Ciy
Death of H C Stockdell Dings Atlanta Leader
H C Stockdell died at his Milledge avenue home after weeks of paralysis at 68. A Kentucky native, he rose in Atlanta public life as former mayor and first Capital City Club president, later guiding Columbia Fire Insurance in Athens before moving there with his family. He leaves a wife, two daughters and a son. Funeral services set for today in Athens with moving to Atlanta for final rites. Masons to meet in a commemorative session.
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Milledge Avenue
Harry C. Stockdell
Kentuckian
B. Brith
Stockdell
Kentucky
Parkesville
Georgia
Atlanta
Athens
Columbia Fire, Insurance Company
Athens Simost
Chamber of Commerce
Harry Stockdell
Hugh Foreman
New York
Clarence Stockdell
BL. Hi
Firsbyterian Church
Troy Itty
Mt Communication
Thas
Bouillon
Georgia Football Prospect Starters and New Arrivals Named
Georgia’s 1912 football prospects are highlighted by the return of several key players and introductions of new talent. Notables include McWhorter at tackle, Parrish at end, Bowden in the outfield, and Henderson transferring from Gordon Institute. Coach Cunningham anchors athletics with Peacock as principal organizer. Lucas, Conyers, Arnett, Wood, Broyles, and others report in shaping a promising season.
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Sanford Townoon
Owen
W. A. Cunningham
Atg
R. Peacock
Sears
Jeadcock
Nake & Creat
Gare
Bob fleWhorter
Sulus
McWhorter
Butler Parrish
Old Georgia
Parrish
Waa
Timon Bowden
Bowden
McDonough
Walter Lucas
Luke
Seaboand-tmin
Sanford
Nke Wolf
Lucas
J. &. Conyers
North Carolina
Georgia
Bull Arnett
Erwin Wood
Wood
Lake George
New York
Ed Broyles
Nashside
Bingham
John Henderson
Southern College
Peacock
Henderson
Gordon Institute
Gordon
Henry Mealor Escapes Severe Injuries From Steam Pipe Explosion
Yesterday in Farmington Henry Mealor, son of J I Mealor, assistant marshal of Athens, was severely burned when a steam pipe exploded at a ginnery and mill. He was flung from the ditch, scalded across legs, body, and face, but escaped eye injuries and is resting at home after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mealor
J. i. Mealor
Cty
Athens
Farmington
Ife
Mr. Mealor
Betas Tan
Every Dollar Now for Wilsome Campaign Fund
The Democratic campaign in New York headquarters seeks funds for Wilson and Marshall. Atlanta aims for ten thousand dollars while Clarke county must raise at least one thousand. A Wilson Marshall club in the city solicits. contributions go to H J Rowe to Forward to Rolla Wells, treasurer of the Democratic National Committee.
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Wilson
Marshall
New York
Treasury
Atlanta
Athens
Clarke County
Thas
Wileon-Marshall Club
H. J. Rowe
Rolla Wells
Democratic National Committee
Athens Woman Twice Named Atlanta Still Living at 86
Special to the Banner reports Martha Atlanta Lumpkin Compton, born in Athens and mother of Wilson Lumpkin the Georgia governor, is alive at 86. She earned the title Godmother of Atlanta for the city’s two former names Martha ville and Atlanta. Her longtime Athens home crowned Lumpkin Hill.
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Athens
Atlanta
Martha Atlanta Lumpkin Compton
W. H. Young
McDuffe
Compton
Marthaville
Wilson Lumpkin
Georgia
Lumpkin Hill
Lead of Athens Couple Marries Behind Bars
Atlanta report says Robert E Alexander married 18 year old prisoner Hattle Hood in police headquarters after she was taken from the street and jailed. He had known her since childhood and asked police to arrange the union. she will be released for the ceremony as officers plan wedding gifts.
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Atlanta
Robert E. Alexander
Cupid
Hattle Hood
The
Good
Round of Really Dippy Jokes: Georgia Newspaper Fun
Atlanta, Sept 11 reports Georgia papers join in lighthearted jests after a weekly printed a list of odd personal-column incidents. A chain of humorous misfortunes follows, including accidental cuts, mischief, a roof incident, a dog attack, and a mule kick, all recounted as playful excerpts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
Atlanta
Georgta
New York Observes Jewish New Year 5673 News
The Jewish year 5673 begins at sunset with the holiday observed by reform and orthodox sects. Orthodox celebrate two days and halt work. reform Jews observe one. Greater New York hosts over sixty synagogues, yet crowding remains. Kehillah arranges provisional synagogues for holiday services and for Jewish inmates at Westfield tuberculosis camp and at Ellis Island station.
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New York
America
Kehiliah
Westfield
Elute Island
Clarke County Georgia 1912 Twelve Months Support Notices
Legal notices from Clarke County Georgia filed in September 1912 petitioning for twelve months support for families of Benjamin C Bigby deceased and James C Williams deceased. Appointments and hearings set for October term with S B Wingfield Sr Ordinary cited to show cause. J B Maddox seeks permanent administrator for estate of J A Maddox with hearing date set.
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Georgia
Clarke County
Benjamin C. Bigby
S. B. Wingfield
Porgia
James C. Williame
B. Wingfield
J.B. Maddox Bayinge
J. A. Maddox
Court of Ordinary
Wingfield, SR
Clarke County 1912 probate and tax election notices
The notices cite Mrs. M M Bugg applying for permanent letters of administration on Louise Hughes Edwardes and require appearance at the Clarke County Court of Ordinary in October 1912. Separate bids invite bids for excavating and filling for the Clarke County Court House site with plans by A Ten Eyck Brown and require a 20 percent bid bond, with work deadlines in October 1912.
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M. M. Bugg
Louise Hughes Edwardes
S. B. Wingfield, SR
Clarke County
Tate Wright
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue
Georgia
A. Ten Eyck Brown
Clarke County Court House
Washington and
Jackson Street
Athens
Carlton
C. M. Strahan
Tate
Wright
Board of Commissioners
General Assembly
State of Georgia
Thia
Clarke County adopts county unit system vote text
Clarke County votes on adopting the county unit system for schools. Ballots read For County Unit System of schools for Clarke County or Against County Unit System of schools for Clarke County. Elections overseen by Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue Clarke County Georgia. Date September 10 1912. J M Hodson chairman J T Pittard W S Holman commissioners Tate Wright clerk.
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General Assembly
State of
Georgia
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue
Clarke County
J. M. Hodson
J. T. Pittard
Holman
Tate Wright
Paint Now If Your Property Needs It Don’t Wait
An old advertisement urges immediate painting for property, noting paint costs about two fifths and labor three fifths. It claims paint has risen by about five dollars per average job and won’t fall soon, blaming deferred work and consumer misperception. DEVOE is promoted through Talmage Hardware Co.
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Devoe. Talmage Hardware Co
Eucharistic Congress Opens in Vienna at St Stephen's
The Eucharistic international congress opened in Vienna today with an elaborate service at St Stephen's Cathedral. The ancient church was crowded with a brilliant assembly of cardinals archbishops and other high prelates from around the world as preparations dating back nearly a year culminated in the ceremony.
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Vienna
St. Stephen's Cathedral
British Premier Asquith Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday
London, Sept 12 The Rt Hon Herbert H Asquith premier of Great Britain quietly marked his sixtieth birthday today receiving a flood of congratulatory messages from friends and admirers across the United Kingdom Canada Australia and other overseas dominions.
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London
Herbert H. Asquith
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
Dominions
Joy and Bliss Hot Springs Liver Buttons Ad
Promote Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a cure for constipation and liver issues. Claims include relief from biliousness headaches and stomach distress with a cheerful health boost. Sold in Athens by pharmacists at 25 cents a box with free samples available from Hot Springs Chemical Co. and agents H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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Hot Springs
Ark
United States
Athens
Hot Springs Chemical ‘Co
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Barbara Frietchie Anniversary in Frederick Md
Frederick Md Sept 12 today marked the semi centennial anniversary of Confederate entry into Frederick City and the Barbara Frietchie incident as recounted in Whittier's poem. Local patriotic societies are raising funds for a monument to Mrs Frietchie who died months after the event.
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Frederick
Frederick City
Barbara Frietchie
Whittler
Barbara
Passenger experts gather for American Passenger Agents meeting
Seattle September 13 Several hundred representatives of passenger departments from major railroads in the United States and Canada attend the fifty seventh annual convention of the American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents. The two day session will hear President Sproule of Southern Pacific and other railroad executives. R H Wallace of Erie Railroad is expected to be elected president succeeding C A Cairns of Chicago and North Western.
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Seattle
Waab
United States
Canada
American Association of General
Seasion
Sproule
Southern Pacific
R. H. Wallace
Erie Railroad
C. A. Cairns
Chicago and Northwestern
Association
Banff Awaits Connaughts Arrival In Decor Vibe
Banff Alberta September 12 The little Canadian Rockies town buzzes as the Duke and Duchess of light and their party are due. Public buildings and many businesses and residences receive finishing touches of elaborate decor in anticipation of the visitors.
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Banff
Alta
Canadian Rockies
Duke and Duchess of Light
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Eity
Dreds
Times
Marshall Cimpain
John Doe
Haro'd Green
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Mr. Green
Wong
J. M. Hodgson
Sach Board
Valdosta
Georgia Naval Stores Company
Valdosta, GA
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