Judge Brand's Charge Critiques Prohibition Enforcement
Judge Brand addressed the Clarke county grand jury praising Athens enforcement of the prohibition law, lauding city administration for tiger suppression and Porter case resolution. He urged a certiorari route reform to shorten appeals from mayor or council to superior court, and suggested legislative changes including rare or shortened legislative sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand
Clarke
County
Athens
Clarke County
Georgia
Streste
Porter
R. L Porter
Ancient Athens court case settles after long docket delay
The Clarke County Superior Court closed a ten-year-old suit, Southern Railway versus the city of Athens, over a ten dollar license tax after ten minutes of calling. Other old cases were recalled, with settlements and final reports filed, as the calendar moved to April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of
Clarke County
Southern Railway
Athens
F. C. Shackelford
W._ W.Thomas
the Exchange Bank of Athens
Fewclothes Indicted in Major Car-Breaking Case
Ed Jones alias Ed Fewclothes, a Black man, was indicted by the grand jury for a car-breaking theft. He remains jailed awaiting trial next week. The long record includes a recent case described as one of the most extensive in the state, involving several hundred dollars in goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jones
Ed Fewclothes
Brand
Fewclothes
Missionary Society Meeting at Oconee Methodist Parsonage
The women's missionary society of Oconee Methodist Church will meet this afternoon at 3:30 at the parsonage. All women of the church are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missionary Society of the
Oconee Methodist Church
Does Your Neighbor Enjoy Your Religion Sermon
In a Transfiguration Sunday sermon Rev. C. C. Jarrell urged practical faith saying it matters more that others enjoy your religion than you yourself. He cautioned against endless hallelujahs and emphasized using inspiration from mountain visions to serve in daily life.
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C. C. Jarrell
Husdand
Salley
For Rent Furnished Cottage Six Rooms Modern
Compact furnished six room cottage for rent with modern amenities. Address listed as P O Box 202 for inquiries and viewing.
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P. O
The Red Rose at Colonial Tonight with John C Fisher
The Colonial presents John C Fisher's production of The Red Rose from the Globe Theater New York with a notable cast including Zoe Barnett Louis Casavant Bly Brown Maurice Darcy David Reese Wayne Nunn Russell Lennon Laura Jaffray Charlotte Philbrick William H Conley Charles Clear and Walter Catlett. The Red Rose is by Harry B and Robert B Smith with Robert Hood Bowers staged by R H Burnside the celebrated New York Hip pidrome director and under John C Fisher's personal direction.
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John C. Fisher
Globe Theater
New York
Zoe Barnett
Louis Casavant
Bly Brown
Maurice Darcy
David Reese
Wayne Nunn
Russell Lennon
Laura Jaffray
Charlotte Philbrick
William H. Conley
Charles Clear
Walter Catlett
Harry B
Robert B. Smith
Robert Hood Bowers
Athens Well Represented At Georgia Medical Society Meet
Athens is well represented in Georgia State Medical Society activities. Dr J C Bloomfield Athens health board president and association organizer plans to attend in Savannah if able. Health officer Mr J A Harbin will also go to learn best city practices. Attending doctors include Sloomfield Fulllore I H Goss and R C Wilson who will present a notable paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Georgia State Medical Society
Savannah
J. C. Bloomfield
Medical Society
Sloomfield
Fullllore
I. H. Goss
R. C. Wilson
University of Georgia
State Normal
Miss Hix
Folke
Carnegie Library
U. N.S
University
Miss Lambert
Presbyterians to Attend Athens Presbytery Meeting
This morning the Presbyterian pastors of Athens and representatives from each congregation depart for Hartwell to attend the semi annual Athens Presbytery meeting. Rev. E H Hill of the First Presbyterian church and Rev S J Cartledge of Prince Avenue Presbyterian church go as ministers. Cartledge serves as permanent clerk. W C Ash represents the First church and J W Webb represents Prince Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell
Athens
United Commercial Travelers Attend Church Service
The Classic City Council of the United Commercial Travelers attended Sunday services at Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church and heard a sermon from Rev. S J Cartledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the United Commercial Travelers
Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church
S. J. Cartledge
Fresh table supplies from Arnold and Abney
Daily supplies of fresh things for the table include string beans Irish potatoes turnip salad spring onions ripe tomatoes yellow squash Florida cabbage old Irish potatoes white peas creampuffs and chocolate eclairs at Arnold and Abney's Phone 1076.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold & Abney's
Tax Dues Open for First Ad Valorem Installment
The first installment of ad valorem taxes is due today as the books open this morning. The two weeks ending the 30th offer a 2 percent discount for full payment. Taxpayers are urged to pay early to avoid last minute crowds and potential fines.
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Fifa
Revival Services Continue at Young Harris Church
Revival services fill Young Harris church with large congregations. Pastor Rev S R England, with visiting ministers Rev L W Collins and Rev W Greenway of Atlanta, lead earnest meetings through the week. A women’s meeting Sunday afternoon and a children’s meeting Wednesday highlight the schedule with services at 10 30 in the morning and 8 in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. England
L. W. Collins
W. Greenway
Atlanta
Young Harris Church
Tempest and Sunshine shines at Athens Colonial opening
John Lawrence and a strong cast presented Tempest and Sunshine in Athens last night. Notables included Miss Coldile Beach Miss Gail Hamilton and Miss Carol Reed who returned after illness. Aunt Plincy drew warm praise and the show is expected to pack the Colonial Wednesday matinee. The company heads to Commerce for a one night engagement due to Red Rage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lawrence
Athens
The
Colonial
Coldile Beach
Gail Hamilton
Carol Reed
Aunt Plincy
Commerce
Bright Little Babe Died Yesterday Morning
The death of Charlie Dorsey, seventeen months old, occurred yesterday morning at his parents home 455 Dougherty street. He had been ill for several weeks but was seriously ill only days before. He was grandson of Mr and Mrs J H Dorsey. Funeral today from the home with Rev George E Stone officiating. Four uncles serve as pallbearers. Interment in Oconee cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Betts
Dougherty Street
Charlie Dorsey
J. H. Dorsey
George E. Stone
Oconee Cemetery
125th EthvenS Anniv at Bethany Church Oglethorpe
Great doings expected at Bethany church in Oglethorpe county for the 125th anniversary of the congregation. Program lists history sermons and ordination notices with pastors clerks deacons and present officers. services on the 3rd Sunday monthly and the Saturday before with a cordial welcome to all.
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Old Bethany Church
Oglethorpe County
Beef Green
Jonathan Herring
Pleasant Compton
Thos. Hales
John Wise
Thos
Farmer
Jas
Colquitt
Jonathan Baughn
Robert Howard
J. W. Appling
R. M. Glenn
J. B. Butler
B. B. Waller
Richard Dowdy
W. £. Faust
Joseph Glenn
W. M. Settle
B. B. Faust
R. B. Mathews
W. E. A. A. Rayle
C. E
Griffth Heads Clarke Grand Jury List
A. E. Griffith serves as foreman of the Clarke County grand jury sworn in to inspect county offices and books and to present law violators for trial. The body includes A. L. King M. M. Arnold S. E. Suddeth T. W. Shackelford C. D. Cox J. W. Noell E. H. Youngkin R. B. Dixon J. L. McLeroy C. L. Proctor H. T. Huggins G. H. Thurmond T. P. Vincent H. L. Pope T. R. Crawford W. H. Davis E. C. Jackson W. A. Fowler T. F. J. Comer W. J. Tuck G. H. Palmer and J. W. Chipley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
A. E. Griffith
A. L. King
M. M. Arnold
S. E. Suddeth
T. W. Shackelford
J. W. Chipley
Man Claims Drunken Marriage Annulled by Jury Verdict
Yesterday morning J. M. Landrum Wag released from Mamie Bond alias Mamie Barr alias Pauline Cline whom he swore he married while under the influence of liquor. The case sought to annul the marriage and the jury promptly granted the verdict, resulting in the annulment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Landrum
Mamie Bond
Mamie Barr
Pauline Cline
Landrum
Memorial Day speaker named for Athens program
Augusta superintendent Lon Lawton Evans, son of General Clement A. Evans, will replace Major J. C. C. Black as Memorial Day speaker in Athens. The Daughters of the Confederacy endorse Evans for the address and plan flags and a parade with cadets and local scouts joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement A. Evans
J. C. C. Black
Lon. Lawton B. Evans
Augusta
J.C. C. Black
Athens
Mildred Rutherford
Black
Prof. Evans
Evans
Laura Rutherford
Daughters of the Confederacy
of Tre. Rutherford
M. W. Welch
Rabun Gap School
Arlington Monument
Shiloh Monument
Georgia Room
Richmond
Wirtz Monument
Major Black
John Gerdine
Clarke Rifles
National Guard
Negro Shot Saturday Night Is Dead In City
Sunday morning about 10 o clock Jesse Pruett the black man shot by officers Saturday night died. An investigation continues with many witnesses from his funeral. The incident began when Officer McClure found Pruett threatening a woman, attempted to arrest a drunk man, and was knocked down as Pruett fought on the railroad tracks. night watchman Cleveland arrived to aid, and Cleveland fired in defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Pruett
McClure
Southern Railway
Pruett
Cleveland
McCure
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McK’herson
McDonald
LeRoy
McDonald Va
McLeroy
Jackson
Sims & Betts
State
Athens Bank and Trust Co
Echols
King
Anderson, Et al
Lyndon
Griffeth
O'Dwyer
Burnett
Athens Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Theatre
ARENT
Presbytery
United Commercial
Youngs Harris Church
John Lawrence
Old Bethany
Geo. M Faust
M S. Weaver
P. W. Davis
John D Mell
D. D
Georgia Baptist Convention
Luneb
J. J. Bennett
Baptist State Mission Board of Georgia
Isaiah Hales
Noah Lacey
Daniel Carrington
Radford Gunn
Silvanus Gibson
P. P. Butler
W. R. Goss
L. W. Stevens
B. M. Callaway
W.M. Colle
John F. Cheney
Weaver
W. H. Faust
W. M. Colle
Mark Ragan
James Nyuitt
Charles Berry
Abner- Wiser
John Lacey
Ware Hudson
Jacob Mathews
Wiley Bush
Jonathan Bargha
B. Faust
W. E. Faust
B. W. Brawner
Geo. M. Faust
W. T. Patton
A. E. Griffth
Grand Jurys of
Rabun Gap
T. “" Reed
T. P. Stanley
Williams
R. D. MO
Chars
Welch
Daughters
Ella F. White
T. F. Green
Drama League
A. S. Best
University Chapel
Mure
Thomas
Reed
Cobb Lampkin
Shore
Norway
Arnold & Abney
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