Clifford Walker to retire after current term as solicitor general
Hon. Clifford Walker of Monroe announces he will not seek reelection as solicitor general of the Western circuit when his term ends next year. He cites the strain of duty, home life, and desire to allow a younger man to serve, while criticizing criminal-justice shortcomings and pledging to continue public service with a clear conscience.
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Athens
Clarke County
Clifford Walker
Monroe
Col. Walker
Western Circuit
Everningounty
Editor's brief telegram reply to Chicago Tribune inquiry
The Athens Banner editor advised that President Taft should sign the Woolbill and cotton bill and the farmers free list measure. The Chicago request asked if he believed in a veto pending tariff commission reports, and the Banner endorsed swift signing.
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Chicago, Ill
Banner
Athens
Taft
Tariff Commission
Chicago Tribune
Mrs Hudgins Dies After Illness in Athens
Mrs Annie B Hudgins died at her Springdale home after two months of failing health. A Lexington native who moved to Athens as a child, she was 75 and survived by four children John Carlton Janie Hudgins Thomas Hudgins and Wesecom Hudgins. Funeral from Springdale residence at 5 pm with Rev Dr E L Hill officiating. Pallbearers named T P Stanley W D Hooper Paul Smith John E Talmage Jr A R Nicholson and E I Smith Sr. Her death marks the loss of a gracious, devoted church and community member.
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Annie B. Hudgins
Springdale Street
Fred Lujens
Wescom Hudgins
Misa Billups
John Carlton
Janie Hudgins
Thomas Hudgins
Wesecom Hudgins
Lexington
Athens
Springdale
E. L. Hill
Mrs A S Richardson Buried at Centerville
Funeral and burial held in Centerville for Mrs A S Richardson, a well known Athens resident. She died after contracting typhoid fever in Atlanta, after prior medical treatment in the city. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Maddox and leaves a husband and four children. A Christian woman respected by many.
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Centerville
A. 8. Richardson
Athens
Atlanta
Washington
J. W. Maddox
Walker plans return to Monroe law practice
Clifford Walker credits Arnold & Abney for support and friendship. Col. Walker has not announced future plans, but is presumed to re-enter general law practice in Monroe. The note expresses gratitude for confidence and ongoing friendship.
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Clifford Walker
Col. Walker
Monroe
Atlanta Wife Disappearance Mystery Ties to Local Man
Reports say Mrs Lyra May Bishop vanished in Atlanta and a Decatur County search followed. Chief Sanford investigates a plotted frame by E S Bishop a 30 year old solicitor accused of murdering his wife while an Atlanta lawyer defends his innocence amid a complex conspiracy involving a slip of paper and a supposed scheme to pin blame on him.
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Lyra May Bishop
Atlanta
Athens
Bishop
Gaté City
College Avenue
Decatur
Atlanta Telephone Company
Henry Clay Beattie
Midlothian
Richmond
Beattie
Newport Sanford
Lanford
Pauline Pearson
Pearson
Lyra
Sanford
W. P. Broom
College Park
Tallulah Falls
Whitehall Street
Classic City Council U C T Annual Barbecue Invitation
The Classic City Council U C T No 315 invites members wives daughters sweethearts and a few friends to a barbecue at Tibbetts Park near the Boulevard on Saturday August 12 at 6 p m The event is described as the council's annual barbecue and notes the council is the largest in Athens South area.
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Tibbetts’ Park
Classic City Council of
Classic City Council
Athens
Ninteen Hundred
Tibbetts Park
Mrs Laura Huen Buried Yesterday at First Presbyterian
Funeral services for Mrs Laura Huen were held yesterday afternoon at 5 from the First Presbyterian church in Athens. Rev J D McPhail conducted the sermon and services, with many longtime friends in attendance, the flower covered casket laid to rest in Oconee cemetery.
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First Presbyterian Church
Laura Huen
Athens
Panner
J. D. McPhail
Oconee
Mrs S A Butler Buried Yesterday At Home
Funeral services for Mrs. S A Butler were held yesterday at two o clock from her Summerstreet residence. Rev W M Coile and Rev George Stone led prayers, with the choir singing hymns. The casket rested among floral tributes and she was interred near Hull in Madison county beside her husband.
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Summerstreet
S. A. Butler
W. M. Coile
Winterville
George Stone
Colle
Butler
Hull
Madison County
Tipping bill faces last fight as three fourths vote urged
Atlanta Aug 11 advocates of the Tipping bill push a final effort to secure a three fourths house vote to override the rules committee and bring the measure to a potential passage toward the senate. The general appropriations bill passed the house totaling 5 883 714 with notable increases for public buildings and printing. The senate also passed an educational bill aimed at overhauling the state system with broad amendments expected to unite house and senate on final passage.
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Atlanta
Senate
Rules Committee
House
Agricultural Department
Macon
Doctors Launch Pellagra Fight In Georgia Convention
The Tri-County Medical Association covering Walton Gwinnett and Jackson counties will hold a special convention in Winder on August 22 to focus solely on pellagra. The program features prominent Georgia physicians and two from South Carolina, with top experts from the state and region participating.
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Winder
Tri-County Medical Association
Walton
Gwinnett
Jackson
South Carolina
Importing English Red Pigeons and Homers in Local Poultry Farm
Mr. E. B. Parrish, noted for pork and poultry fares, adds pigeons to his stock. Yesterday he received two classes of birds, a striking pair of imported Red English pigeons and a pair of black homers, both praised as notably pretty and productive.
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E. B. Parrish
Tve
Old Fashioned Pound Cake Bargain Ends Today
Advertises an old fashioned pound cake priced at 25 cents with a last day to buy at the bargain price. Promotes trying it for Sunday dinner and notes Arnold & Abney and their phone number 1076 for orders.
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Arnold & Abney
Quality Bread Brand Promise From Armold and Abney
Advertisement style note pledging satisfaction with Quality Bread from Armold and Abney. The bakery guarantees the best bread you ever bought and promises a money back if the customer does not agree. Local business claim to superior quality and customer satisfaction.
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Armold & Abney
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