Athens County Unit School Debate At City Hall Meeting
A large Athens crowd gathered at city hall to discuss the county unit school proposal and October ballot. Speakers including Aaron Cohen Judge A J Cobb Prof J S Stewart Chancellor Barrow and Dr Jerre M Pound argued for nine month schools to unite county and city systems and extend rural school terms nationwide support stressed education over personal gain with promises to improve facilities and tax use for schools.
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Aaron Cohen
Cohen
Athens
Clarke County
Clarke’ County
Bia
J. 8. Stewart
University of Georgia
Barrow
Judge Daniel Named Deputy Aide of Odd Fellows World
A wire to the Banner reports Judge R T Daniel of Griffin Georgia was elected deputy aide of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at the supreme grand lodge meeting in Winnipeg Canada The longtime Georgia grand lodge chair and twenty year grand representative to the supreme grand lodge was elected by a large majority and will run for the top post in two years Col Orrin Roberts of Monroe also serves as a representative this year Daniel is set to hold the highest office in the fraternity.
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J. H. Doster
R. T. Daniel
Griffin
Georgia
Athens
Aire
Independent Order of Odd Fellows of the World
Supreme Gram& Lodge of the World
Winnipes
Canada
Daniel
Grand Lodge of the Order
Col
Orrin Roberts
Monroe
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Atlanta
Odd Fellows’ Fraternity
Merchants Return From Eastern Markets
Mr Lee Morris returns from Baltimore and New York with a fall and winter stock of men’s furnishings. Buchwald Brothers will bring back ready to wear goods after buying in New York and Boston. Local education funding discussed with a state per head figure of 3.60 and push for a country wide education campaign.
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Lee Morris
Baltimore
New York
C. H. Buchwald
Buchwald Brothers
Wall and
Broad
Judge Lumpkin Rules On City Court Salary Change
Judge Lumpkin advised Clarke county road commissioners that the legislature could change city court salaries and that the new rate of $2,000 a year became effective after the special act was signed by the governor. He noted Judge West’s holdover status did not override the new pay scale.
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Commissioners of Roads and Revenue
Clarke County
E. K. Lumpkin
Judge West
Col
T. J. Shackelford
Smith
Hunting Licenses Available From First Batch
Clarke county game and fish warden Col. E. Price announces blank licenses for hunting and fishing are at the clerk of superior court in the county courthouse. Residents may obtain licenses to hunt ridges and fish as allowed by law to avoid arrest and fines.
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Game and Fish Warden
Clarke County
Col. E. 8. Price
Superior Court
County Court House
Floral business grows with Athens greenhouse projects
The Athens area sees expanding floral ventures as new greenhouses rise near the city. A 5,000 plus square foot glass structure on the outskirts and a large greenhouse on South Lumpkin Street signal aggressive growth to meet local demand for cut flowers for homes and events, aiming to keep spending local.
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Ieee Ok
Athens
Misa Nettle “Johns
Lumpkin Street
Grand Treasurer Addresses Camilla Meeting in Georgia
Carl A. Von der Lieth Grand Treasurer of the Georgia Odd Fellows returned home from Camilla after representing Grand Master Walter Coleman at the second division meeting. Speakers included Deputy Grand Master T. M. Hines of Savannah and Congressman Roddenberry of Thomasville. Local papers praised the address detailing the order’s achievements and history. The Camilla Enterprise noted Von der Lieth filled in for Coleman who was to speak on Odd Fellowship. The audience reacted positively to the comprehensive review and stories.
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Carl A. von der Lieth
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of
Georgia
Camilla
Walter BE. Coleman
T. M. Hines
Savannsh
A. Roddenberry
Thomasville
Soverign Grand
Winnipeg
Canada
Governor Brown Says Agriculture Commissioner Cannot Be Removed Before June
Governor Joseph M. Brown states he cannot commission anyone as commissioner of agriculture before the legislature meets next June. He cites section 94 of the code requiring legislative canvass and declaration of the people’s choice before qualifying for office. The move aims to clarify a long obscured vacancy issue in Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Joseph M. Brown
Connor
Thomas G. Hudson
Connér
Paralyzed Bishop Resident W. H. Chandler Stricken
Mr W H Chandler of Bishop was stricken with paralysis on Monday night about o clock. He is about sixty five and had been in feeble health for some time. A large local planter, he is son of Mr C D Chandler of the Athens Shoe Company. Last night he was reported as resting very well and friends hope for a speedy recovery.
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W. 8. Chandler
Bishop
C. D. Chandler
Athens Shoe Company
Visitor Died Here and Was Buried Yesterday
A man named Mr. J. H. Parham died in the city on Monday while visiting. He was operated on for appendicitis and died, with funeral services held yesterday at Nails Creek church near Homer, Banks county. Parham’s body was taken from Maysville to the old home for burial. he leaves parents, five brothers, and three sisters. The obituary notes he was twenty two and well regarded. Richmond, Sept. 17 — I. S. Barbour Thompson, president of the Atlantic Compress Company, is treated for a complex illness at Johnston-Williams hospital, under Dr. Vanderboof’s care after transfer from Atlanta.
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Nalla Creek Church
Homer
Banke County
J. H. Parham
Maysville
Southern Railway
Bometo
Banks
Nails Creek Church
Parham
J. L. Harmon
College Avenue
J. M. Parham
Banks County
Messrs
J. C. Parham
Arthur Parham
J. B. Parham
Noma Parham
Burke Parham
Athens
W. M. Ayes
Sullivan
Richmond
Barbour Thompson
Atlantic Compress Company
Dead in buggy man found on Water street
Mr W J Jarrett, said to be from Center Point, was found dead in his buggy on Water street between College Avenue and River street bridges. A coroner’s inquest determined death by natural causes. the body was found by Bish Cole and others near the buggy.
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W. J. Jarrett
Water St
Center
Pro County
Water Street
College Avenue
River Street
Bish Cole
Condito
Cole
D. Booth
Jarrett
C. N. Weatherly
Burial of five year old girl in Concord North Carolina
Yesterday morning at Concord Miss Sarah Paris aged five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Paris, was laid to rest after dying from diphtheria Sunday morning. The Paris family, though new to Athena, had made many friends and drew heartfelt sympathy for their bereavement.
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Concord
N c
Sarah Paris
Joseph Paria
Athena
Paris
Little Babe Died Yesterday Afternoon At Home Parke
A two year old child died yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock at the Parke home. The parents and many friends express sincere sympathy for their loss.
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Babe
Parke Tha
Another Citizen for the City of Athens
Mr William G Bishop and wife of Atlanta will move to Athens to reside here. With Mr George Goodale they will manage the Colonial theater under the Greenwood Agency. Bishop is an experienced theatrical man and Goodale is a longtime Athens resident popular with patrons. They will form a team to bring greater success to the Colonial than ever before.
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William G. Bishop
Atlanta
Athens
George Goodale
Bishop
Colonial Theater
Greenwood
Mr Goodale
Black man drenches friend with oxalic acid in mill shower
Special to the Banner reports a grim incident in Atlanta where Sim Shepherd, in playful mood, poured oxalic acid on his unclothed friend Glasa Jones in a mill shower. Jones suffered severe burns, while Shepherd blamed a bucket mishap and faced uncertain recovery.
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Atlanta
Sim Shepherd
Womé
Glasa Jonés
Sim Shep _herd
Geo Lota
Sim
Morgan votes to ask new primary over vote buying cases
Democratic county committees petitioned by residents following grand jury probe into alleged vote buying and fraud in the May primary. Citizens circulate petitions in sixteen militia districts seeking a new primary for renomination of all county officers. organizers expect enough signatures in two days.
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Morgan
Democratic Couty Committees
Alec
Banner
Madison
Morgan County
Grand Jury
Democratic Executive Committee
Coun
Unlucky Day for Autos in Hartwell Georgia
A car collision near Howell and Court House Square in Hartwell leads to no serious injuries. Emil Leard lost control and struck a light pole while another vehicle axle broke nearby. A party including Hon A A McCurry and Mrs Hodgson escaped with minor shocks. Two travelers passing through Hartwell to Athens and back were delayed by repairs as the area recovers from the mishap.
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Emil Leard
G. McCurry
Howell and Court
House Square
Young
A. A. McCurry
Fan Cot Wen
Harry Hodgson
Athens
Welch
Hartwell
Dinner table quarrels spoil family meals and digestion
A discussion on how arguing at the dinner table harms appetite and digestion. The speaker notes meals should unite rather than dread, urging parents to foster agreeable conditions so dyspepsia and family stress vanish.
Glancing Through a Shaky Advocacy Message
A fragmented editorial snippet discusses education in Clarke County and the proposed system. The text mentions advocating for a plan linked to a university figure and references Toomer. It reads as a rough, garbled plea for backing a county education system and a broader university tie.
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Clarke
Gais
Pia
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