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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1910

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City Court Jury List for Third Monday Term

Judge West's City Court opens on the 21st with jurors drawn for this term. Names include Puryear Pittard Deadwyler Turner O Farrell Palmer Mealor Moss Hall Pittman Bolton Gordon Phinizy Wilkins Carlton Morton Daviton Purcell Cook Talmage Bramblett Crane Carthers Rowe Kelles Deadwyler Hull Dozier Beusse Jackson Edwards Scudder Mapp Hoke Rivers Grier.

H. J. Rowe Geo. O. Kelles Jeo. E. Deadwyler Harvey Hull Jas. H. Dozier J. H. Beussee Paul E. Jackson Verner Edwards C. A. Scudder J. H. Mapp John Z. Hoke, Jr F. T. Rivers E. K. Grier

Little Fitzpatrick Child Dies From Bronchial Pneumonia

A three year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew J Fitzpatrick, of Broad and Poplar streets, died yesterday afternoon after short illness with bronchial pneumonia. Funeral arrangements to be announced. The child was beloved by neighbors and friends.

Andrew J. Fitzpatrick Broad and Poplar Streets

Grand Jurors Named for Clarke County April Term 1910

The first grand jury list for Clarke County superior court April term 1910 includes Jessie H. Beussee Edgar Levy Lem J. Edwards Lewis F. Butt Oliver H. Arnold Jr Josh C. Hutchins James R. Crane Aaron Cohen William E. Eppes Thomas Bailey S Floyd Foster Andrew H. Milstead Thomas J. Poss John N. Carlton John F. Tibbetts Francis B. Hinton James H. Dozier Arthur E. Griffith John J. C. McMahan William C. Ash Andrew C. Fears Albert S. Towns Hugh J. Rowe George E. Deadwyler Jr.

Edgar Levy Lem J. Edwards Lewis F. Butt Oliver H. Arnold, Jr Josh C. Hutchins James R. Crane Aaron Cohen William E. Eppes Thomas Bailey S. Floyd Foster Andrew H. Milstead Thomas J. Poss John N. Carlton John F. Tibbetts Francis B. Hinton James H. Dozier Arthur E. Griffith John J. C. McMahan William C. Ash Andrew C. Fears

The Tide of Fortune at Crystal Theatre

A vivid Imp Today feature praises The Tide of Fortune at Crystal Theatre calling it a superb cinema treat with excellent photography and acting. The article lauds the crystal as home of good pictures and urges audiences not to miss the screening and new music accompanying the program.

Commercial Hotel Office Temporarily Relocated Notice

Notice states the office will be temporarily at the Commercial Hotel while improvements on the Nicholson property are completed. ERWIN & CO. lists phone 345 and urges readers to buy a Georgia Nas-onis Lem cents as necessary.

Nicholson Erwin: &Co Georgia Becassary

Rainey Transferred to County Jail in Forged Checks Case

William C. Rainey, held on charges of passing forged checks, has been moved from the city to the county jail. No date is set for the commitment trial, delaying return to the April term of the superior court. His father-in-law has visited and met with his attorneys, but no further action is announced. The case draws wide interest and speculation in the city.

Wiliam C. Rainey Rainey

Mortgage Record Shocks Athens as Ice Trust Becomes Giants

In Athens the Clarke county court records a major mortgage linked to the Atlantic Coal and Ice Company and a Georgia wide consolidation. Ernest Woodruff leads the Trust Company of Georgia as the new organization’s president, with properties in Atlanta Rome Augusta Chattanooga Columbus Macon Athens and other cities pledged under 20 year 6 percent bonds. Letters urging clemency for Morse go to local business figures and Mrs Morse in New York.

E. J. Crawford Clarke County Superior Court Atlantic Coal and Tee Corporaton Atlanta Court House Fulton Georgia Satie Atlantic Ice and Coal Corporation Atlanta Ice and Coal Company Rome Augusta Chattanooga Columbus Athens Ernest Woodruff Trust Company of Georgia

Mrs J R Williams Narrowly Escapes Fire On Broad Street

Mrs J R Williams faced a near fatal fire yesterday noon when her dress skirt flared in an open grate. She grabbed the garment and crushed the flames, extinguishing the blaze with only a minor burn to a finger, attributed to her remarkable presence of mind.

Robert ‘Willams Broad Street

Biograph Today Show Promises Intense True Love Drama

Elite will be present ed for a Biograph picture titled The Course of True Love. The program notes an orchestra providing music from 4 to 6 in the afternoon and again from 7 to 9 at night for those unable to attend the matinee.

Funeral of Little Marcus Green

The funeral of Marcus Green, five year old son of Officer Green, was held yesterday afternoon from their residence. His body was carried to Crawford and laid to rest beside his mother’s grave.

Green Grawford T. Green Crawford

Georgian schoolboys and girls to hold exercises Friday

A local notice states that every schoolboy and schoolgirl will participate in exercises this Friday. The event appears organized by the school authorities and aims to promote discipline and physical activity among students.

Rhodes Attends Georgia Agricultural Society Meeting

Prof. A. Rhodes traveled to Macon for an executive committee session of the Georgia State Agricultural Society. He is joined by Col. C. M. Snelling and Senator J. D. Price, all representing the Eighth congressional district on the board.

A. Rhodes Macon The Georgia State Agricultural Society Rhodes Col C. M. Snelling J. D. Price Eighth Congressional District

Boy breaks arm for second time in same place

Master Johnnie Mealor, thirteen, son of Mr J H Mealor, on Poplar street, fractured his right arm yesterday while tossing rocks with cloth parachutes. The injury, occurred as he jerked to throw the stone over his head, marks the second break in the same arm in the same manner, the first having been a baseball injury two years ago. He is stout and recovering well.

Johnnié Mealor J.’ H. Mealor Poplar Street

Georgia Counties Seek State Convicts for Road Work

Atlanta reports that 75 counties have formally applied to the prison commission for state convicts to use on public road work for the next fiscal year beginning April 1. Counties report requests exceed their previous allocations, with Echols proposing to join Clinch for combined gang labor. Many boards have not yet met, delaying replies, but by mid February all counties are expected to have submitted requests, likely outstripping supply and leaving some counties short of convicts.

Atlanta Prison Commission Fora Dodge Crisp Douglas Behola Echols Clinch

Municipal Election At Stat ham Ga Voters Choose Mayor And Aldermen

Special to the Banner reports Stat ham Georgia held a hotly contested municipal election for mayor and council seats. Mayor W Of Sykes ran without opposition and received 105 votes. Aldermen J T Perry and T J Sykes defeated their joint opponents by eleven votes.

Statham W. of. Sykes J.T. Perry T. J. Sykes

Captain Cox of the Northeast Railroad Ill

Friends report Captain Cox, longtime conductor on the Southern Railway between this city and Lula, is quite feeble at his home. It is hoped that within a few days at most he will be able to pull the bell cord again.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro Morse U. S Cor Lula Nis Homs Fae

Georgia Flags Ten Cents Dont Fall To Buy In Time

Laura Rutherford Chapter Daughters hire item for sale Apply to Mrs George D Thomas Peings venue time noted in sale listing.

Georgia Laura Hutherford George D “Thomas

Athens Girl to Perform Vaudeville Act with Lillian Vernice

Athens girl will appear on the vaudeville stage in the early autumn show headlined by Lillian Vernice known locally as Ethel Etzel. She performed piano parts at the Lyric last night as part of the act.

Athens Will Migs Lillian Vernice Ethel Etzel

Mrs John White Morton To See Mr Hinton In Atlanta

Mrs John White Morton travels to Atlanta to visit Mr Hinton who is in hospital there. Friends are pleased by his continued improvement and hopeful he will soon be well enough to return home.

John White Morton Atlanta Hare Old ‘Hinton Hinton

Georgia Day Flag Drive Promotes Education Fund

The Daughters of the Confederacy plan to sell Georgia flags for ten cents each on Georgia Day, urging every Clarke and Oconee County teacher to have children buy one. Mrs George Thames is the contact for chapter coordination.

Georgia George D.‘Thames

Funeral of Rev C A Mitchell at First Methodist

The funeral of Rev C A Mitchell was held at First Methodist yesterday afternoon with services featuring Lead Kindly Light and a funeral sermon by Rev W L Pierce. A large crowd attended at the church and many followed the casket to Oconee cemetery for burial.

C.A. Mitchell First Methodist Oconee

Brenau and Georgia Girls and Boys Camp Meet Enthusiasm

Brenau College Conservatory in Gainesville Georgia anticipates a Georgia boys encampment with strong Brenau girl interest. Planned events include grand opera Mikado and various amusements during encampment week. Brenau YWCA will send delegates to the Gulf States YWCA convention in Athens in February 1913: Florrie Carter Addie Noel Norma Alen Annie Burnett Jessie Dickey Francis Arnold Lilie Mae Pettijohn Delma Pentecost Mae Frank Duffy Serena Crawford.

Gainesville Brenau College Conservatory Brenau Georgia Boys Brenau Y. W.C. A Gulf States Y. W IC. A Athens Florrie Carter Addie Noel Norma Alen Annie Burnett

Maddox Firm in Bankruptcy After Owner's Illness

In Atlanta on February 8 a voluntary petition is filed against J. J. and J. E. Maddox, wholesale grocers, by creditors including Southern Flour and Grain and Atlanta Milling. J. E. Maddox, president, was found ill with suspected stroke and overdose of drugs, admitted to Wesley Memorial Hospital. Court questions alleged transfers to Brown & Williamson Tobacco and American Snuff to prefer creditors. The Maddox firm, a 25 year Georgia concern, faces insolvency amid medical concerns surrounding its leader.

Atlanta Federal Court J. J J. E. Maddox Wesley 3Remorial Maddox Southern Flour,and Grain Company Atlanta Milling Company Thomas Roberts’& Co Philadelphia Brown & ‘Williamson ’ ‘Tobacco Company American Snuff Company

Baseball practice starts Saturday at University of Georg ia

The University of Georgia will begin baseball practice Saturday provided the weather cooperates. Coach Colter calls for candidates and expects several veterans plus new players to report. Early sessions will focus on batting practice and conditioning before full team drills begin.

University of Georg’ Atart Atate Bain Sete Colter Collegians

Kid Burns Meets Hackenschmidt In Eight Round Show

The Atlanta lightweight Kid Burns faces New York’s Kid Hackenschmidt in an eight round main bout at the Athletic Club. Local preliminaries showcase amateur talent while Burns, compact at about 120 pounds, presses the attack with fast footwork and a willingness to take punishment. Hackenschmidt, famed for clever tactics, will try to evade and counter, promising a lively contest tonight.

Kid. Burns Atlanta Kid Hackenschmidt New York Burns Elty South Averde Hackenschmidt New ‘York Tontent

Mr Cobb Lampkin Improves After Illness at Home

Mr Cobb Lampkin, who has been quite ill at his home for the past few weeks, is now improving. The report notes his condition as part of the state timetable.

MR. Cobb-Lampkin Mr.Cobb Lampkin The Tate

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. Fitzpatrick GRAND Superior Court Clarke County Jessie H. Beussee Uvia biTn County Jale E. L. Bergstrom E. 1. Bergstrom Taft Th Morse J. R. Williams Little Marcus Prof Boy Johnnie Mealor W. M. Sykes Perry and Sykes Capt. Cox Rev C. A. Mitchell First’ Methodist Chattahoochee Park J. E Maddox Tate and Wear Coach Colter Hal -Chase Kid Burns Hackenschmidy Mensa Senetont College Ave
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