Dr Abraham Cohan trial over neglect and abuse claims
In Hartford New York on December 29 a trial exposed Dr Abraham Cohan accused of neglecting and abusing his 22 year old wife Miss Rose Plant. She testified she married in 1904 at sixteen to support his education and spent about $2,000 aiding his college. Judge Clarke set bond and ordered a weekly $3 allowance, with jail if default occurs. Cohan had just opened offices in Georgia and vanished from Athens after registering at the Green hotel.
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Metropolitan Press
Hartford
Comn
Abraham Cohan
Rose Plant
Cohan
Athens
Ical
Baltimore
Boston
Holyoke
Clarke
Georgia
Atlanta
Savannah
Green Hotel
Green House
Shackelford-Hodgson
Pumpkin Yame and the Ordinary Oysters
A fragmented note mentions pumpkin game-fellowship with names Laas Juley Arnold Ab Bealvot and Oysters. It notes a recycling day and remarks the oysters are ordinary. The text is unclear but centers on local dish and community activity with several named individuals.
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Laas
Juley
Arnold
Georgia Educators Lead at Southern Education Association
Atlanta officials and Georgia educators attended the Southern Educational Association meeting in Chattanooga. Leaders included Chancellor D C Barrow of the University of Georgia and E P Burns of Atlanta as treasurer. The list covers departments from higher and secondary to normal education and music.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Southern Educational Association
Chattanooga
State of Georgia
Department of Higher Education
D. C. Barrow
University of Georgia
Athens
Department of Secondary Education
J. S. Stewart
Department of Normal Education
E. C. Branson
State Normal School
Department of Secondary Industrial Education
C. B. Gibson
Columbus
Andrew M. Soule
Department of Drawing and
Elizabeth M
Department of Physical Education
Theodore Toepel
Department of Libraries
Eugene B. Heard
Middleton
Department of Child Study
S. C. Parrish
State Normal
Willett A. Allen
Department of Music
B. C. Davis
J. K. Ottley
JM L. Brittain
E. P. Burns
Disaster at Elite Theater Film Tonight
A week after a deadly New York gas pipe explosion near Central Station, seven died and 125 wounded. The Elite theater will screen a film showing the disaster, recorded by Pathé photographers who arrived moments after the blast.
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New York
Central Station
Elite
Pathe
Judge C. T. Young Hosts Council Dinner in 1910 11
Judge C. T. Young, alderman of the Second ward, entertained Wednesday evening the members of the 1910 and 1911 council. Guests included Col C. M. Snelling, Dr. H. R. Palmer, Mr. B. F. Woods, Dr. J. N. Betts, Judge J. F Foster, and Mayor H. J. Rowe. The affair was described as a delightful, hospitable gathering fitting Young’s reputation.
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C. T. Young
Dr. Ernest McGregor Shows Signs Of Improvement
Reports from Dr. Ernest McGregor at his father's Dearing street home indicate more hopefulness after a period of serious illness. Though still precarious, encouraging symptoms suggest possible further improvement today, following a relapse that brought near death expectations last Wednesday.
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Ernest McGregor
Dearing Street
The pistol tote r must be run out of Georgia
Letter from T E Kimbrough urges Georgia courts to crack down on pistol use amid holiday violence. He argues stronger enforcement will curb murders and shooting incidents, condemning as barbaric the carrying of pistols in a supposedly civilized Georgia. He cites police court records and migrant violence as proof.
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Georgia
Constitution
W. M. Middlebrooks
Atlanta
New Groes
Senegambia
Funeral Yesterday for WR C W Parr at Emmanuel Church
The funeral of Calvin W. Parr was held yesterday at 2 39 PM from Emmanuel Church with Rev. Troy Beatty officiating. An immense congregation attended as the Odd Fellows encampment and Rebekkah lodge participated in his burial at Oconee Cemetery.
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Calvin W. Parr
Emmanuel Church
Troy Beatty
Odd Fellows
Parr
Rebekkah Lodge
Oconee Cemetery
Mr. Parr
Prosperous Outlook for People of Commerce
Commerce Georgia notes a record year with high cotton receipts and no arrests for drunkenness during Christmas holidays. Citizens laud the town’s sobriety and economic activity as a record-breaking period. The article highlights Commerce as proud of its police efficiency and rising cotton sales.
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Commerce
Georgia Optical Association to Hold Sixth Convention in Athens
The Georgia State Optical Association plans its sixth convention in Athens with invitation from the Athens chamber of commerce and city government. Officers include H. J. Goodin of Augusta as president and I. M. Schwar of Savannah as first vice president, with J. L. Pendley of Athens as second vice president.
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Georgia State Optical Association
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
J. L. Pendley
Toccoa
Reading Optical
Macon
Atlanta
H. J. Goodin
Augusta
I. M. Schwar
Savannah
J. H. Spratling
Rotary
M. EB. Grimes
Statesboro
H. Kittrell
W.A. Wilkinson
R. B. Bostwick
W. W. Burnett
Corn Contest Grows Four County Farmers' Bright 1911 Prospects
Merchants and businessmen of this place inaugurated and carried to a successful finish the Commerce Corn Contest. It boosted the biggest corn crop ever known by farmers across Jackson Banks Franklin and Madison counties. Cribs and granaries swell with grain as farmers smile over 1911 prospects.
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Jackson
Banks
Franklin
Madison
Worldwide Week of Prayer Unites Athens Churches
A strong meeting at the YMC A gathered Athens pastors and union committee members to plan a worldwide week of prayer. Sixteen people attended as churches collaborate, appoint a lay union committee, and appoint an executive group to guide events led by Rev. Robert V. Miller starting Sunday and continuing daily through Friday with a grand finish on the following Sunday. All are urged to attend.
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Young Men‘s Christian Association
Churches of Athens
Athens
Cariidge
Jenkens
Troutman
Rowland
Forbes
Davis
First Methodist Church
A. I. Ruby
Robert V. Miller
First Baptist
Christian Church
Ity
Word of God
Basketball Tonight at the Y M G A
Basketball games at the Young Men's Christian Association start at 8 30 pm sharp finishing by 9 45 10 pm. Tonight feature a student team versus seniors and intermediates versus old business men. Admission 25 cents with 10 cents for a reserved seat.]]
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Atlanta Athletic Club
University Five
Atlanta
Cartridge Burst Injures Young Woman in Home Fire
Yesterday afternoon Rosetta Barrett, a 22 year old Black woman, swept a pistol cartridge from the floor at 140 Hendrix Street into an open fireplace. The shell exploded and a bullet pierced her foot near the heel, traversing most of the foot. Dr. J C Holliday will remove the ball this morning.
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Rosetta Barrett
Hendrix Street
J. C. Holliday
Law Student Here Marry in Augusta Runaway Surprise
A law student at the University of Georgia married in Augusta in a runaway love match. The groom is Mr. W. B. Hines and the bride was Miss Bessie Cassini. The ceremony, a surprise to the bride’s family, left guests including Mr. J. A. Fowler at Prince Avenue residence.
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W. BH. Hines
J. A. Fowler
Prince Avenue
Fresh Produce Market Listing for Arnold & Abney
Fine celery extra large white and tender head lettuce from Arnold and Abney. Crisp and fresh greens offered by Arnold and Abney.
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Arnold & Abney
Majestic Screens Imp Film Unreasonable Jealousy Tonight
The Majestic will show a new Imp Pictures release titled Unreasonable Jealousy. The film promises strong interest from start to finish and is billed as a crowd pleaser at this popular amusement venue.
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The
Majestic
Imp
Preparatory Service 1 At First Presbyterian Church
At four oclock this afternoon the usual preparatory service of the First Presbyterian church will be held in the Sunday school room of the church. We are having this service in the afternoon so that any infants in this congregation who have not.
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First Presbyterian Church
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DR. A. Cohan
Southern, Ed. Association
N.Y
T. E. Kimbrough
WR. C. W. Parr
ALL Churches United
Y. MG. A
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