Bailiff Hill Fires at Fleeing Prisoner
At the county jail a prisoner attempted escape and Bailiff George W. Hill fired his pistol at the fugitive Ivan Wimbush as he ran from custody. Wimbush fell on the Pope Street sidewalk, injuring him. Hill reported no prior handcuffs on the group and acted to stop the pursuit.
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Hill
Ivan Wimbush
Bob Lilly, Jr
Walter Hudson
George W. Hill
Baii Will
Wimbush
Pope
Prisoner Subdues by Rock and Pistol in Jail
Bali Hi covered the man with a pistol and ordered him to drop the rock. The rock was dropped and the prisoner was placed in a cell. A bailiff bullet struck Wimbush in the foot, just cutting the shoe sole and not wounding him. The shot aimed to wing him and achieved that end. Trial of Wimbush and others will be held in city court soon.
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Bali Hi
Wimbush
Franklin Springs Mineral Water advertised as best in the South
Franklin Springs water touted as the finest mineral water in the South for returning health. Rates range from $8.50 to $10.50 per week. Train schedules list Southern line 12:45 departure and Royston arrival 7:43, with S A L trains at 10:44 arriving 3:15 pm. hacks meet trains.
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Franklin Springs
Southern
Royston
Cheap Round Trip To New York From Savannah
The Central of Georgia Railway offers a $21.00 round trip to New York with meals and berths aboard the Ocean Steamship Co. Tickets are valid on the Savannah steamer departing August 27 and must return from New York by September 4. Inquiries to Central of Georgia representatives or L. E. Poley, Athens agent.
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William Jennings Bryan
Central of Georgia Railway
New York
Ocean Steamship Co
Savannah
L. E. Poley
Death of Mrs Betty Thompson Shocks Local Friends
News arrived late last night of Betty Thompson's death in Athintit yesterday afternoon. Former prominent resident and aunt to W A Harris. Body to be taken to Oconee County for burial with interment Sunday at 2 o clock at Fallslove burying ground.
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Betty Thompson
Athintit
Wide Awake Davigon Nicholgon Store News
The store advertises new goods for summer and fall, including Broadcloths, fall suitings, black goods, silks, neckwear, plaid ginghams, purses, belts, percal es for school children, skeleton waists for children, and embroideries. Bargain sale ongoing with daily arrivals.
Rebels Prepare to Storm Havana
Havana anxiously awaits updates from Pinar del Rio as insurgent leader Pino Guerra plans to march on Pinar del Rio today and then toward Havana by Saturday. Reports of battles near Pinar del Rio and Guinea surface, while officials consider censorship and possible intervention amid grave Cuban tensions.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
Pino Guerra
Guerra
Ath ens Bar backs Thos F Green for court of appeals judge
An Athens Bar meeting endorsed Thos F Green Esqr for a seat on the proposed court of appeals. A permanent committee was formed to promote his candidacy and backers statewide expect success if the constitutional amendment creating the court is ratified.
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Athens
Thos.f. Green
Green
Judge Brand Wins Wide Victory Across Counties
Official returns show Judge Brand leading Judge Edwards in multiple counties. Brand carries Gwinnet 3151 to 43, Clarke 1129 to 182, Franklin 12 to 182, Jackson 27 to 147, Banks 870 to 34, Oconee 729 to 754, Walton 1367 to 754, with total counts 11205 for Brand and 9450 for Edwards. Walton County favors Brand by five votes.
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Gwinnet
Brand
Edwards
Clarke
Edwards Franklin
Jackson
Banks
Oconee
Edwards Walton
Judge Brand
Walton County
Judge Edwards
Fie
Georgia Ballot Ticket and Classified Help Wanted
The official ballot lists candidates for governor secretary of state comptroller general state treasurer attorney general school commissioner agriculture and more. Also classified notices seek two experienced traveling salesmen a first class office man and collector. Public notices mention C H Brand and a Western circuit officer role.
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Georgia
Confederate veterans plan large barbecue on University campus
Cobb-Delheney Camp of United Confederate Veterans to host a barbecue on the University of Athens campus to raise funds for veterans traveling to the Richmond reunion next year. Tickets cost fifty cents, with proceeds aiding veterans unable to cover the trip expenses.
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University
Richmond
Cobb-Delheney Camp
United Confederate Veterans
Athens
Virginia
Piano Donation for West Athens Kindergarten
The Misses Lyndon donate a piano to West Athens kindergarten to be installed once the new building on Boule Vard is ready. The institution expects to begin teaching soon and serve many local children. State Normal School announces day students receive class cards Thursday morning. dormitories open Friday with limited spaces. Davison-Nicholson Co. advertises a clearance sale on summer dry goods and shoes. The Banner Leads.
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Lyndon
West Athens
Boule Vard
State Normal School
E. C. Branson
Davison-Nicholson CO
Judge C. H. Brand Highly Endorsed
Hon. C. T. Brand, elected Wednesday by a large majority to the Western circuit bench, receives widespread congratulations. The Jackson Herald lauds his first county presiding term for punctuality, steady work, and a humane eight hour balance. He is praised as a kind, courteous, skilled lawyer who values justice and rest.
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C. H. Bi
Western
Cire
C. TL. Brand
The
Jackson Herald
Brand
C. H. Brand
Koplowitz Family Visits Michigan Pastor to Speak
Dr I Koplowitz of this city spends weeks in Petoskey Michigan The Petoskey paper notes Rabbi L Koplowitz Athens Ga will preach before the Petoskey Hebrew congregation in Davis Hall at six o clock Saturday The public is invited to attend and Rabbi Koplowitz is expected to be warmly received on his return visit after last year’s successful sermon.
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Rabbi L Koplowitz
Athens
Wil
Petoskey
Davis Hall
Saturn
Rabbi Koplowitz
Local Baseball Scores and a Classified Ad
Baseball results from New Orleans Memphis and Shreveport show varied scores with RHE teams prevailing in some games. A salesman advertisement seeks an experienced dry goods representative with applications to Z care Banner.
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New Orleans
Birmingham
Memphis
Montgomery
Lite Rock
Little Rock
Atlanta
Shreveport
Nashville
Michael Bros Sale and Fall Goods Smoke Out Prices
Michael Bros. Co announces a rapid clearance of lawn fabrics, linens, and silks with yard sale prices as low as 11 and 15 cents, plus new fall stock of carpets, art squares, and ladies patterns. Father Murphy from Atlanta will celebrate Mass at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Michael Bros., CO
Father Murphy
Atlanta
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