Cadets Impress Inspector In Rainy University Drill
In drizzling rain Capt Geo H Jameson inspected the eastern cadets. The battalion showed fine equipment and high drill efficiency under Maj Jos A Atkins. Signal corps with flag and wireless gear drew praise. three weekly drills and Friday dress parades to be held.
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Geo. H. Jameson
Jos. A. Atkins
Signal Corps
Physics
S. B. Slack
Slack
Maj
Atkins
Athens High Varsity Baseball Prep For Weekend Dates
The Athens Hi team travels to Auburn on Friday the 14th and hosts Elberton on Sanford Field Saturday the 15th amid uncertain weather. Easter Monday the 17th brings a rematch with Marist in the city after a rainout in Atlanta last weekend. The locals, confident but winded, aim to topple strong Marist and expect a scrappy showcase.
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Auburn
Athens
University
Sanford Field
Elberton High School
Jupiter Pluvius
Elberton
Marist
Atlanta
John W Thornton Dies Near Carlton After Illness
John W Thornton prominent Madison county citizen died at home near Carlton after several weeks with heart trouble. He was a Baptist, a successful farmer, and leaves a wife and several children. Funeral services were conducted by Rev A W Bussey at Carlton Baptist Church. He was brother to D W Thornton of Elbert and has many Elbert county relatives.
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John W. Thornton
Carlton
Madison County
Carlton Baptist Church
A. W. Bussey
Thornton
The
Baptist Church
D.W. Thornton
Elbert
Athens Lady Receives Cross of Honor in Virginia
In Richmond on the evening of the 7th crosses of honor were presented to Confederate veterans and descendants by the Richmond chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs Sallie Aylett Goodwyn of Athens was among the recipients as a descendant of Colonel William Roane Aylett. Another recipient was Miss Bessie L Hoge, daughter of Rev Moses D Hoge, known to many in Athens.
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Athens
Virginia
Richmond
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
South
Sallie Aylett Goodwyn
Willam Roane Aylett
Company D
53Rd Virginia Infantry
Bessie L. Hoge
Moses D. Hoge
Funeral Today for Little Perry Reynolds
The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Reynolds of El Paso Texas will be buried today. Services begin at 11 am at the home of her grandfather J D Baugh 227 Bloomfield street. The funeral procession proceeds to Oconee cemetery where the child is laid to rest with Rev S R England officiating. The death occurred in the far west and was brought home to be buried in the native state.
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J. D. Baugh
Bloomfield Street
Perry Reynolds
George Reynolds
el Paso
Texas
Oconee
Red Old Hills
Burial of Williamson’s Babe in Oconee Cemetery
Yesterday at 11 oclock the little two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J N Williamson was buried in Oconee cemetery. The death occurred the previous evening from diphtheria. The funeral service at the grave was conducted by Rev Dr Hill. Many relatives and friends attended to share the sorrow.
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Oconee
J. N. Williamson
Dr. Hill
Extension cooking classes end term with final exhibition
The last lesson of the extension cooking classes will be held Friday from 12 noon to 4 30 p m at the West Broad Street colored school building. Prof S M Harris supervised the program which has benefited over a hundred participants. Awards for prizes will be given to winners after the closing exercises.
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West Broad Street
S. M. Harris
Store closes for granddaughter’s funeral observance
Notice states J J Baugh’s granddaughter funeral prompts temporary closure from 11 to 12 noon. J P Fears & Son appears as the store issuing the notice.
Clarke County Jury Rejects Divorce Plea in Gray v Gray
In Clarke County Superior Court yesterday the jury refused the plaintiff Celestia Gray's request for a divorce from her husband W. S. Gray. The verdict followed deliberations on cruelty claims and marked an uncommon outcome for such cases in recent years.
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Superior Court
Clarke
Revival social season returns after Easter with dances
The Red and Black reports a cotillion next Wednesday honoring Lucy Cobb students, with Lucy Cobb girls expected to attend and tickets soon on sale. Freshman club opens post lenten season at Dupree hall Monday the 17th, followed by Alpha Tau Omega Friday the 21st and forthcoming Kappa Alpha Sigma Nu events with dates to be announced.
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Lucy Cobb
Athens
Dupree Hall
Alpha ‘Tau Omega
Kappa Alpha
Sigma Nu
Two Big Cases Settled In Clarke Superior Court
The cases Malcolm vs Athens Manufacturing Co and Griffith & Welch vs the same defendant were settled out of court over a cotton transaction. Attorneys reported an amicable resolution satisfactory to both sides, avoiding a full day of litigation. The calendar had no other business, and the court adjourned earlier than usual except for the grand jury.
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Clarke Superior
Malcolm
Athens Manufacturing Company
Grifffth & Welch
Early Jail Docket Called By Judge Brand
Judge Brand will call the jail docket this morning to notify defendants and their attorneys to prepare for trial. The aim is to clear the jail quickly to reduce county costs and avoid unnecessary confinement while ensuring fair treatment for those awaiting trial.
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Brand
Organization of Superior Court
Negro Found Guilty of Burglary in Spring Term Trial
Charles Gregory was tried before Judge Brand in the superior court and convicted of burglary. He received a two year sentence in the chain gang. This marked the first criminal case during the spring term, with possible further trials by Monday as the grand jury prepares.
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Superior Court
Charles Gregory
Brofi
Brand
Grand
Specials at Fears
Celery snap beans new potatoes beets tomatoes new white onions salad and fat hens. Choice eclairs and cream puffs old fashion pound cake lady fingers and almond macaroons. Phone 1076. Ar nold and Abney.
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FEARS
Arnold & Abney
Grand Jury Busy With Civil and Criminal Duties This Week
The grand jury undertakes heavy work examining county books reports and offices. Judge Brand’s charge outlines many recommendations and the panel weighs criminal investigations and various laws including pistol auto vagancy prohibition. They progress well in fulfilling true presentments duties.
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Brand
Work Begins on Athens-Electric Line Project
Mr. W C Denny reports the Oliver Construction company is pushing the Charlotte Greenville line and expansion toward Athens. He saw the second rail laid on the new electric line from Charlotte, with a large workforce advancing the project rapidly and promising one of the world’s longest electric lines.
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W. C. Denny
Charlotte
Oliver Construction Company
Charlotte & Greenville
South Carolina
Athens
Col Woolver M Smith Appointed To Aid Insurance Case
Judge Brand of Clarke Superior Court named Col Woolver M Smith to assist Golden Knight custodian in the investigation of the Mutual Life Insurance Association of Georgia. The inquiry concerns books papers minutes records and related matters linked to an injunction suit set for Saturday afternoon.
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Brand
Clarke Superior Court
Col. Woolver M. Smith
Athens
Golden Knight
Mutual Life Insurance Association of Georgia
Chamber of Commerce Athens Sets Friday Banquet Meeting
The regular monthly Chamber of Commerce of Athens meeting is Friday night at city hall. The banquet details time place feast program speakers and all minutiae will be discussed. Several committees including banquet committee will report along with important communications for action. Members urged to attend in person Friday night.
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Chamber of Comerce
Athens
Percon
Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
Annual College Tennis Meet Opens at Georgia
The Georgia college tennis championship begins Friday April 14 with a large entrant field. Drawings occurred at 1 50 p m on Wednesday in front of the chapel and admission is free. Frank Carter last year’s champion will be challenged in a best of five match. Mr E V Carter manages the event with a new class system and a tennis ladder expected to produce the best tournament yet at Georgia Red and Black.
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Georgia
Frank Carter
E. V. Carter
Carter
Case of Mrs Annie Weir v Empire Insurance Dismissed
In Clarke Superior Court the case of Mrs Annie Weir widow of the late county sheriff against Empire Insurance was dismissed. The matter moved from this court to the supreme court and back, and was finally ended with dismissal yesterday.
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Annie Weir
Empire Insurance CO
Empire Insurance Company
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Clarke
Majestic Hosts Conners Fox and Lulu Carter Tonight
A new show opens at the Majestic with Conners and Fox performing refined singing and dancing and Lulu Carter pleasing audiences. Matinees begin at 4 15 with night shows at 8 15, ticket pricing 10 to 106 cents.
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the Majestic
Conners & Fox
Lulu Carter
Good Friday Services Set for Catholic Church
The Catholic Church holds Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at 3 PM. The notice lists turnip salad spring onions sweet potatoes and egg plants with contact phone 1076 under Arnold and Abney.
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eArnold & Abney
Rome Ball Team Welcomes New Manager Carlton Buesse
The Rome Tribune-Herald reports Athens native Carlton Buesse, an experienced baseball man in his thirties, as new manager of Rome's ball club. He has signed about thirty players, aims to build a strong, upholding team under an $800 monthly salary limit, with most players arriving this week and reporting Monday at Hamilton field.
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Rome
Roosevelt
Carlton Beusse
Bussy
Buse
Good Old
Hamilton Field
Dr W P Betts Dies In Athens Local Dentist And Father Of Councilman
Dr W P Betts a longtime Athens dentist and respected citizen and father of Councilman Betts died after several weeks illness. His death came as a surprise and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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W. P. Betts
Betts
Athens
Four Managers in as Many Days at Western Union Office
The Western Union Telegraph office has seen four managers in as many days. Hodgson Ridley was named permanent manager after a rapid sequence of appointments and departures involving McLoraine Reeves Wood Mills Murphy and a manager from Augusta. Ridley is expected to steady the office.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Hodgson Ridley
McLoraine
Reeves Wood
Chicago
W. E.mills
W. W. Murphy
Augusta
Ridley
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University of Georgia
Bright Little Babe
Perrie Reynolds
Mr. J. DD. Baugh
Williamson
J. J. Baugh
J. P. Fears & Son
Clarke County
Terested
Gray
College Society
Athens Manufacturing Co
Negro
Grand Jury
City of Hills
Western Union
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