Colbert Bank Closes as Cashier Rinehart Is Bonded
The Bank of Colbert with president J R B Thompson and cashier J M Rinehart is under bank examiner oversight after a thorough probe began yesterday. A heavy shortage is suspected, likely between 20000 and 25000 dollars, while Rinehart, about 28, was arrested and held on related charges. The bank’s capital stock stood at 26000, and the examiner will continue work before exact figures or responsibility are fixed.
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Bank of
Rinehart
Athens
W. H. Toole
Federal Reserve Bank Board
Winder, Aout
Reverend Hill weighing future in ministry and seminary call
Dr E L Hill of Montgomery and pastor of First Presbyterian writes from Montgomery to a friend in Athens. He has not decided whether to remain as pastor or accept a call to teach at Southwestern University in Clarkeville Tennessee. Telegrams and letters flood him from supporters urging both options.
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Athens
Montgomery
E.L. Hill
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
Southwestern University
Clarkenville
Tenn
Hinton May Run for Re election in Third Ward
Price Hinton alderman for the past and present term from the third ward has been urged by citizens to seek re election in the coming fall. He has not announced a decision but it is understood the matter is under serious consideration and will be announced in due course.
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Hugh. Price Hinton
Oliver 10 Elect Assembly Hall Meeting Tonight
There will be an important meeting of Oliver En Campment of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at the assembly hall tonight at 8:30. Officers are to be elected and extraodinary business will be transacted. Members are urged to attend if possible.
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Oliver
Independent Order
Odd Fellows
Three Mexican Bandits Slain Near Mercedes
Three Mexican outlaws were killed today near Mercedes Hidalgo county and twenty two bandits saddle horses captured nearby. Federal and state officials withheld details while confirming the deaths. The Texas border area remained quiet aside from the engagement.
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Associated Press
Brownsville
Texas
Mercedes
Hidalgo ‘County
City Court Fines and Sentences Hit Five Defendants
Five defendants appeared before Judge West in city court and pled guilty receiving fines and varying terms. Freeman Basa charged with stealing hides from J G White Hide Co and selling them for cash. Arthur Moody colored received 100 dollars and twelve months for assault. Jervie Hallums and Nick Watts pled guilty to riding a railroad car and were fined thirty dollars or three months. Jennie Lou Smith accused of stealing wearing goods from Rebecca Amy received fifty dollars and costs.
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West
Freeman Basa
J. G. White
Larcenu
Arthur Moody
Moody
Green
Jervie Hallums
Nick ‘Watts
Wee
Jennie Lou Smith
Rebecca Amy
Rev C T Brown to Fill Pulpit at Tabernacle Sunday
Rev Charles T Brown a leading Baptist minister from the Royston area will fill the Tab ernacle pulpit in the absence of Rev Dr Neighbour He will speak at the morning service on Satan s Efforts at a Compromise and in the evening on Eternal Life as Defined by the Life Giver Himself
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Charles T. Brown
Royston
Tabernacle
Neighbour
Satan
Recognition Requirement Before Haitian President Apt for US Acknowledgement
Washington reports that Haiti's President Dartiguenave must prove he can guarantee peace and settle foreign debt before the United States will recognize his government. American forces remain in Haiti as the new leader is elected by the national assembly.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Haiti
Dartiguenave
National Assembly
Hatti
Mrs. Frank Tribble Desperately Ill in Henderson Avenue
Many friends regret to learn that Mrs. Frank Tribble is desperately ill at her home on Henderson Avenue.
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Mrs. Frank Tribble
Mrs. Frank
Tribble
Iearn
Henderson Avenus
Near East shifts in World War I Balkan front
London dispatch reports Allies push to revive Balkan league aims amid Ottoman battles in Dardanelles and Caucasus. Bulgaria key as Greece and Serbia resist territorial concessions while Turkish counterclaims and Allied raids compound strain. British submarine sinks Turkish gunboat Berl Fate, while Seagegik bombardment and fortification work near Smyrna follow.
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Associated Press
London
Poland
Baltic
Near East
Balkan League
Balkan
Dardanellea
Caucasus
Bulgaria
Greece
Serbia
Macedonia
Turkey
Dardanelles
Ird Olti
Passine
Constantinople
Eastland raising 18 postponed until tomorrow
Chicago August 12 The raising of the Eastland has been postponed until tomorrow. Only one body was recovered today.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Carranza Refuses Villa Peace Conference Offer
President Wilson, after returning from New Hampshire, received a full briefing on the Mexican crisis. Secretary Lansing said reports showed Brownsville disturbances local and Vera Cruz calmer amid anti foreign protests over the Pan American conference. Officials doubt battleships and troops alone will suffice and telegrams will relay factions talks once military chiefs finish. Villa offered an armistice of three months to allow a peace conference.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
New Hampshire
Lansing
Brownsville
Vera Cruz
Villa
Carranza
Giga
Floyd Foster Dies After Shooting Near Swords Georgia
Floyd F Foster longtime University of Georgia athlete and coach died in Atlanta after a shooting near Swords Georgia. Authorities sought Nicholas Johnson who Foster said shot him during a dispute on a camping trip. Foster seized the pistol, handed it to another, and later died from wounds after transport to Madison and Atlanta for operation.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Stewart
F. Foster
University of Georgia
Swords
Nicholas Johnson
Foster
Floyd Foster
Fred Foster
Albert Foster
Madison
Harvey Stovall
Athens
Mr. Foster
John
Rutledge
Johnson
Aton
Fos
Robert Hodgson
Hart and Franklin Medical Societies Host District Meeting
The Hart and Franklin County Medical Societies will host the Highth District Medical Association at its annual convention in Franklin Springs on Wednesday the 18th. Dr. D. H. DuPree is president and Dr. E. M. Coleman secretary treasurer. A technical and professional program awaits attendees, with expectations of record attendance.
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Hart and Franklin County Medical
Highth District Medical Association
Franklin Springs
D. H. DuPree
E. M.coleman
Texas to Suppress Local Disorders and Repel Invasion
Washington reports federal authorities took no action on Governor Ferguson's appeal for more soldiers. General Funston has authority but did not request troops. Secretary Garrison says the U S will use troops to repel any invasion or border uprisings. Battleships Louisiana and New Hampshire head to southern waters to reinforce Vera Cruz if needed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ferguson
Texas
Funston
Garrison
United States
Louisiana
New Hampshire
Atlantic
Vera Cruz
Wilson to Strengthen National Defense Proposals
Wilson began preliminary work on strengthening national defense with plans. Secretary Daniels outlined navy improvements and urged a submarines increase. An early conference with Secretary Garrison was arranged to discuss army strengthening. Daniels reportedly refused to confirm four battleships.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Daniels
Garrison
Congress
Athens Lady Dies In Winder Obit Notice
Mrs. H.J. Suddeth a prominent Winder woman dies aged unknown. She was a niece of Mrs. John Barner Weir of Prince avenue. Funeral services are set for this afternoon at 4 o clock.
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J. Suddeth
Winder
John Barner Weir
Prince Avenue
Grand Master Ballard Attends Georgia Masons Event
N H Ballard, grand master of the Georgia Masons from Brunswick, spoke as principal speaker at the district convention in Decatur yesterday. The visit highlighted the statewide lodge gathering with Bal lard's address reinforcing fraternal aims and Masonry.
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Decatur
Atlanta
Brunswick
the Masons
Georgia
Dar
Farmers Rally at City Hall In Interest of Union
A farmers rally will be held at the city hall this morning at 10 o clock to promote the Farmers Union. Organizer W B Evans will speak and invite all interested to learn the principles, progress and plans of the organization. Ladies are especially invited to attend.
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Farmers’ ’Union
W. B. Evans
Coal rates reduced by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered sweeping reductions in anthracite coal freight rates for railroads handling eighty percent of U S production. The ruling found carriers guilty of illegal preferential treatment to allied coal companies and required through routes and published joint rates for shippers.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ada
Smoke Shop on Clayton Street Showcases Cigar Brands
The Smoke Shop next to Kress on Clayton Street opens its doors today to offer a wide selection of cigars aimed at discerning Athens smokers. The store claims to be a headquarters for local cigar enthusiasts with many brands of well known cigars, from light to strong, to suit every preference.
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Clayton Street
Kress
Thio
Athens
Ortelph Hearing Postponed in Florida Case
The preliminary hearing for Waelber Ortelph was postponed until next Tuesday. He remains in custody on a 5000 dollar bond on a trespass charge after allegedly visiting U.S. military reservations along the Florida coast to obtain defense information.
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Associated Press
Tallahassee
Fla
Waelber Ortelph
United States
Florida
National “Defense
Ortolph
Georgia Getting Her Share of War Orders
Atlanta reports that southern factories have resumed activity and are receiving large war supply orders. Millions of dollars are projected for the region with contracts extending into 1917. The Atlanta Steel Company works on barbed wire for the Allies, while another iron works weighs a shell production plan pending machinery.
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Atlanta
Georgia
2 C
Atlante, Steel Company
Atlanta Iron Works
Dr Holliday Returns From Tallulah Falls Visit
Dr A C Holliday has returned from a stay at Tallulah Falls. His family will remain there through the month. Ettie Harris was arrested by the se officers yesterday on a charge of stealing. She was released after returning a dollar to the claimant.
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Ettie Harris
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