Extradition Fight Over Athens Embezzler J M Lindsay
J M Lindsay alias Moore fights extradition to Athens Ga after being tracked from Texas to Alberta Canada on embezzlement charges. Officers pursue habeas corpus as a mysterious trunk marked Moore arrives in Athens stack hints at hidden plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Lindsey
Moore
Athens
Lindsay
Sage
Washington
Georgia
J. C. Moore
J. M. Lindsay
Canada
Portland
Insurance official orders arrest of Mitch ell in Patrians fraternal case
Georgia Insurance Commissioner urges Athens authorities to arrest H W Mitch ell founder of the Patrians fraternal order for soliciting members without a state license. Mitch ell bonds and a committing investigation before Judge Young follow. The case centers on enforcing the 1900 insurance laws to curb bogus associations.
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H. W. Mitchell
Patricians
Young
Mitchell
Athens
Order
Comproller General and Insurance
Georgia
Office Insurance Commissioners
State of
WM. A. Wright
Georgia Senate Bill Aims at Safer Industrial Insurance
Legislature advances Senate Bill No. 24 to legitimize industrial health and accident policies in Georgia. The measure tightens solvency and policy terms representations, criminalizes misrepresentation, and expands the insurance commissioner’s powers to subpoena agents and revoke licenses to curb fraud and protect policy holders.
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Senate
Bush
Georgia
Insurance
Insurance Commissioner
Athens Chamber of Commerce Meets in Regular Session
Athens Georgia August 18 1913 notice announces change from second Friday to third Tuesday for the monthly chamber meeting. The August 19 1913 session at 8 30 p m in City Hall Council Chamber urges full attendance and notes important Greater Athens matters. C C Callaway Secretary Set
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Chamber of Commerce
Georgia
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Council Chamber
Greater
C. C. Callaway
Barret Believed to Bar the Will
A short blotted note reports belief that Barrett will bar the will. Details are sparse and the text is fragmentary, offering no context or further names or places.
Sheriff Hints at Capture of Fugitives in Eastern Town
Sheriff Walter Jackson has pursued a quiet campaign to locate Will Barrett accused of attacking a Norse trader in his tent with his wife. Officials believe Barrett is in an eastern town and expect word of a possible recapture within days.
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Walter Jackson
Will Barrett
Appearance Docket of Athens Court to Hear Cases
The appearance docket of the city court of Athens will be called by Judge West at 9 o'clock this morning. All judgments by default will be rendered at the session. No jury will be present as jury matters wait until the November term. Judge West will hear other nonjury matters and had been in chambers yesterday granting orders.
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Athens
West
Noveber
Ice Cream Festival Planned by Oconee Street Church
The Oconee Street Methodist Sunday School plans an ice cream festival next Monday evening to raise funds for 165 song books recently purchased. A social gathering is planned and a band may perform if secured.
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Oconee Street
Arnold & Abney Target Fraud by Dishonest Policy Holders
A brief notice identifies Arnold and Abney as providers of means to punish those who collude with dishonest policy holders intended to defraud insurance companies. The fragment emphasizes anti fraud action and cooperation with authorities.
Monroe Y M C A to Clash With Monroe Team at 5 PM
The Monroe Y M C A baseball squad hosts a Monroe team this afternoon at Herty Field starting at 5 o clock. Admission is twenty five cents with ten cent chairs for men and free seating for ladies. The visiting Battery Gant pitcher and a strong Monroe lineup bring a noted reputation as they prepare for Lexington and Saturday’s Watkinsville tilt.
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J. Ingo
Monroe
Herty Field
Lexington
Watkinsville
Association
Watkinsville-Madison
Friends of Baseball
Athens
Local youths aim to rebound after Saturday loss
Wat l iravilleites, two from Lawrenceville, and a Madison squad met in a 4 to 1 defeat. The YMCA team lines up similarly for today with minor changes. Saturday’s game was a success and fans look forward to another strong performance with community support urged.
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Watl
Athens Enters Busy Night Construction Phase
For the first time in years Athens is active at night as builders rush to complete residences and businesses. Night crews work on the Holman building due by October, James M. Smith building interiors with shelves and partitions, and the Delmar dairy lunch room site extending into the early morning.
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Athens
Holman
James M. Smith
Delmar Dairy
Beautiful Little Girl Is Dead in Oconee
The four year old Henry Carnell son of Mr. and Mrs. J J Carnell died yesterday morning around 1 oclock from tonsillitis. The funeral was held at Whitehall Baptist Church yesterday at 4 oclock. The child is survived by the parents the grandmother Mrs Malinda Carnell and others.
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Henry Carnell
J. J. Carnell
Whitehall Baptist Church
Malinda Carnell
Burglar Steals At Southern Railway Office
An unknown burglar entered the Southern Railway station office between midnight and Sunday morning, pried open the cash drawer with about $200 inside, rifled the till, then fled in apparent fear, leaving bills scattered and the drawer ajar. Arthur Stewart found about ten dollars missing when opening for the 8:10 train. Police and railroad detectives investigated but gave no definite suspect. the thief appeared inexperienced.
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Southern Railway
Arthur Stewart
Stewart
City Plain Clothes Department
City Council Study of Atlanta Auto Trucks for Sanitary Service
City officials travel to Atlanta this morning to inspect auto trucks for use by the sanitary department. They believe a two ton truck could replace multiple carts and wagons and may be purchased soon to greatly improve city service.
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Atlanta
Sanitary Department
Mr. C A Von der Lieth Tours State Odd Fellows Lodges
Mr C A Von der Lieth leaves this week on a statewide inspection and visitation tour of Odd Fellows lodges and encampments. He will start in Athens and go to Point Peter in Oglethorpe county to inaugurate a new lodge as Athens lodge members accompany to confer the degrees on new members.
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C. A. von der Lieth
Athens
Point Peter
Oglethorpe County
Odd Fellows
Preacher in Athens Conducts Fourth Revival Series
Rev S R England of Young Harris Memorial church left for Stephens to conduct a revival this week. He has assisted in four special series in two months, preached many sermons, and missed only one Sunday from his pulpit. He averages twelve to fifteen sermons weekly and travels to attend appointments.
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Athens
S. R. England
Young Harris Memorial Church
Stephens
Memory Gap After Motorcycle Accident Near Athens
Mr. Joe O Farrell, book-keeper at Athens Savings Bank and former county deputy, remained unable to recall the accident on Jefferson Road last Thursday. He could not remember leaving the bank, driving toward town, or the collision with a pedestrian, though he was conscious and improving slowly from head injury. The case is noted as unique in the region.
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Joe O'Farrell
Athens Savings Bank
Jefferson Road
City
O'Farrell
Chine
Pythians Plan House-Warming For New St Elmo Lodge Quarters
At a lodge meeting in St Elmo the Pythians formed committees and outlined a house warming to celebrate moving to new quarters on the second floor of the Talmage Building on Clayton. The new premises are prepared for occupancy by October first. The event aims to be a memorable social affair.
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Pythians
St. Elmo
Talmage Building
Clayton Rest Dgt
New Lodge Space Targeted for October Completion
The project describes work underway to improve a facility for the lodge with a completion target of October first. The text notes ongoing work to enhance convenience and readiness for lodge activities.
Mrs Ben Smith Dies at Comer Home
Special to the Banner Comer Ga Aug 18 Mrs Ben Smith a well known and beloved resident died this afternoon at about two o clock after weeks of illness She was surrounded by loved ones The funeral and burial will be held at 3 this afternoon at Paoli in Athens she was well known there.
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Comer
Ben Smith
Athens
Paoli
Hart Aldrich show delights capacity Majestic audience
The Hart-Aldrach show opened at the Majestic theater last night to capacity attendance. The lineup featured Al Nash in monologue and imitations, Miss Fields delivering songs, the Hamiltons singing and dancing, and Crawford performing slack-wire juggling. The program closed with a comedy one‑act farce leaving the audience pleased.
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Majestic Theater
al Nash
Miss Fields
Athens
Hamiltons
Mr. Crawford
Train Delays After Fatal Accident Involving Elderly African American Woman
A Central of Georgia passenger train arrived near midnight after a delay caused by the accidental death of an aged African American woman en route to Madison. At Madison station she alighted, became entangled near the platform, was struck by the train, and her body was ground beneath the wheels.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Madison
Leo Frank Testifies in Georgia Murder Trial
Yesterday afternoon Leo Frank, the defendant in the high profile Georgia murder case, testified in his own defense. Atlanta papers published late extras with his full statement, closely matching the coroner's inquiry account from Memorial Day last of April.
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Leo Frank
Georgia
Atlanta
Mr Wilson Finds Success in Lavonia After City Move
Former Athenian and Johnson Shoe Co. veteran F. S. Wilson now resides in Lavonia and thrives in the mercantile trade. He is praised for his prudent start as a clerk here and his steady effort, earning cordial welcomes and sustained success. Fine Headed Lettuce Tomatoes, bell peppers. Arnold Abney.
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F. S. Wilson
Johnson Shoe Co
Lavonia
Wilson
Arnold & Abney
Mr E I Smith Jr Erecting New Cottage Next Door
Mr E I Smith Jr who built on Milledge Terrace last year sells that cottage to Mr Ben Barrow who will occupy it. He is building another nearly identical on the adjoining lot in a good humor. The vaudeville bill is noted as pleasing with a well balanced six act program.
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E. I. Smith, JR
Milledge Terrace
Ben Barrow
Mr. Smith
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J. M. Moore
United States
Calgary
Alberta
Nightingale
Texas
California
Toronto
Nightingale Colony
J C. Moore
R. A. Sayer
Comptroller
Chamber Commerce
Milledgeville
Gant
Oconee
ODD Fellowship
MR. Wilson
Lavon
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