Reductions urged in Athens City Court reforms
Clarke county superior court opens with grand and traverse juries named for the term. Judge Brand calls for law changes to city court salaries and solicitor fees to save county money and vows to crack down on pistol-toters and blind tigers while awaiting daily cases including several divorces and suits.
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Brand
Grand Jury
Clarke County Superior Court
Walter Jackson
T. P. Vincent
A. H. Hodgson
Henry Comer
C. D. Coz
T. L. Mitchell
Jas. W. Ingle
Hugh J. Rowe
R W. Lamkin
L. F. Edwards
M. G. Nicholson
J. G. Paine
Thos
A. Smith
J. E. Talmadge, Jr
A. C. Fears
W. P. Brooks
G. E. Scott
A. M. Center
W. W. Duncan
D. F. Miller
W. C. Ash
Abe Joel
A. S. Parker
J. E. Talmadge
Clarke County
Trrand
Col. S. C. Upson
Athens
Iudge Brand
Shakespeare
McCrary
Order
Ray
Pitman
Carlton
City
Whitehead
McMahan
Leman
Four-Legged Four-Winged Freak Chick At Athens
A peculiar freak chick hatched yesterday in Athens drew attention for its four legs and four wings yet a single head with one eye set in the mouth. The immature bird lived briefly, showcasing an abnormal embryo of remarkable, if unusable, peculiarity as local observers note its potential for “picnicking” entertainment if matured.
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John West
Lyndon Row
Banner Office
Athens
Japanese Girl operetta at Lucy Cobb Institute
A women’s operetta titled The Japanese Girl will be staged tonight at eight thirty in Seney Stovall chapel at Lucy Cobb Institute. The production features Miss Lina Turner Miss Mildred Fortson Miss Marian Hodgson and Miss Melissa Golden in leading roles with a large Lucy Cobb chorus. Admission is fifty cents and the public is invited.
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Seney- Stovall
Lucy Cobb Institute
Lucy Cobb
Condition of City Hall janitor Andrew Ross worsens
The condition of Andrew Ross the city hall janitor who was grievously stabbed on Dayton street several Saturdays ago remains precarious. Yesterday afternoon it was thought he could not survive but by midnight he showed a brief improvement and remains between life and death.
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Andy Ross
City Hall
Dayton Street
Body of Mrs. W. E. Maxson Taken to Newport
The body of Mrs. W. E. Maxson was moved yesterday afternoon from Dorsey & Funkenstein's undertakers to the Seaboard Air Line for transport by vestibuled train toward Newport New York where the funeral and burial will occur upon the casket's arrival.
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Dorsey & Funkenstein
W. E. Maxson
Seaboard Air Line
Court Docket And Evening Event At Cafe Royal
Barrow claimants and a list of civil cases set for Thursday and Friday dates in Athens and related filings against Georgia R. R. and Banking Co. Inman Akers Inman and Knox Net & Twine Co. Versus Georgia R. R. and Banking Co. Delgado Mills and Chamberlin v Booth also listed. A criminal docket appears Monday. Hear Haughey's at Cafe Royal today 5:30 to 6:30.
Poultry Association Meeting At City Hall Tonight
Call for all members and prospective members to meet at city hall at 8 30. The committee will report on constitution by laws rules and officer selection. All poultry raisers invited to discuss topics and help ensure a successful show next fall led by Chairman Co M Snelling.
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The
Poultry Association
City Hall
Succusa. Co
M. Snelling
Funeral of Lawrence Costa Held Sunday Afternoon
The funeral for Mr. Lawrence Costa, Father Clarke of Atlanta, took place Sunday afternoon at the Catholic church with the burial service. Many in Athens and friends from Atlanta Marietta Gainesville and other places attended to show respect and sympathy.
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Lawrence Costa
Father Clarke
Atlanta
Athens
Costa
Marieta
Gainesville
Correction of Brooks Batting Average for Georgia
The Banner corrects Georgia player Brooks batting data from .344 to .400 and credits him with three two base hits instead of one. Other minor errors were noted but deemed not important.
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Georgia
Brooks
Young Lady Injured In Runaway Accident
Miss Annie Andrews suffered painful but not serious injuries after being thrown to the pavement in a Sunday afternoon runaway. She was treated by Dr. B. B. Smith and is recovering rapidly. Arnold & Abney advertise sweet potatoes and egg plants while Arnold & Abner offer cream puffs and eclairs. Cafe Royal announces music today 5:30 to 6:30.
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Annie Andrews
Holy Week prayers and Easter services announced
The Emmanuel church rector calls all to week long observances under the theme Sanctification for Service with daily prayers and Meditations and a Good Friday service at 11. The notice invites worshippers to follow Christ’s last week. Also details on Athens ad valorem tax installments and due dates under a city ordinance.
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St. John
Emmanuel Church
Troy Beatty
Athens
Vaudeville at Colored House Delights West Broad Crowd
The Pastime vaudeville house on West Broad Street hosted Queen Dora and J A English in opening performances. The show drew a packed, enthusiastic audience and featured stage settings and electrical effects on par with prominent acts. Their engagement lasts through the week with expected strong patronage.
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West Broad Street
Dora
J. A. English
Crystal Opens Today With New Improvements
The Crystal picture house resumes operations today after a brief closure for improvements. It will show a Reliance film about a wife’s strong love for her husband who may be worthless, with a promise to stay until death parts them, and a Colonial orchestra performs from 8:30 to 10:30.
Spanish Gypsy to Be Shown by The Elite Today
BIOGRAPH TODAY announces The Elite presents Spanish Gypsy a beautiful play by a new company said to rival any picture company in the world See this great picture today.
Nacoochee Benefit Ice Cream Festival Postponed
The Covenanters of the Prince Avenue Presbyterian church announce that the ice cream festival scheduled for four this afternoon has been postponed. A new date will be announced and public notice given when decided.
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Nacoochee
Covenanters
Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church
Fourth Grade Baseball Contest At Sanford Field
A lively baseball game at Sanford field featured the fourth graders from College Avenue school and Oconee Street school. College Avenue led early and planned a visit to Commerce with Roy Coleman as captain and Harry Richard as manager as the lineup listed.
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Brooks
TY Cobb
Sanford Field
College Avenue School
Oconee Street School
College Avenue
Commerce
Roy Coleman
Harry Richard
Poultry association meeting tonight at city hall
Invitation to the Poultry Association meeting at city hall tonight after eight oclock. Also notes HAUGHEYS ORCHESTRA at Cafe Royal Tuesday and Friday from 58:30 to 6:30. Fresh produce includes potatoes turnips snap beans. Arnold & Abney.
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Georgia
Arnold & Abney
Haughey
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R. F. Morton
W. C. Weatherford
Y. F. Cash
G. M. Casky
O. T. Smith
R. J. Turner
J. L. Burch
J. P Williams
E. W. Jackson
J. W. Oldham
E. R. Hodgson
W. A. Mallory
R. K. Wier
W. F. Black
T. J. Poss
W. A. Caps
Clarke Rifles
Capitol
Whitson Jarrett
J. T. Cooper
Born
Moss Mfg. Co
G. W. Voyles
W. S. Pickett
Elliott
Hodgson & Jackson
Malcom
Athens Mfg
Griffith & Welch
Russell
India
Pitner
Ida Sherow
J. L. Arnold
Andrew Ross
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Arnold & Abner
Cafe Royal
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Brotherhood Week OF Prayer
Crystal
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