J Scott Dead A Civil War Captain Remembered in Athens
Obituary notes Capt T J Scott born 1843 in Madison county died February 19 at 9 30. A farmer and hardware president and Madison county legislator, he moved to Athens in 1890 while retaining plantations. Survived by widow Montie and eight children, two brothers and two sisters. He was praised for charity devotion to family and public duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Scott
Mr. Scott
Madison County
W. W. Scott
Daniel
General Assembly
Athens
Talmage Hardware Company
Geo. Eberhart
Geo. Eberhart, Jr
Montie Scott
Messrs
Will
George
Howard
Lamar
Tom Scott
Maggie
Mozell Scott
Ruth Williams
Calendar of Trials and Jurors for Athens February 1911 Term
City Court of Athens sets trial calendar from February 21 to March 2 1911 with garnishments civil suits and criminal docket. Notable cases include Athens Hardware Co. versus W H McDonald Mra C M Epting vs City of Athens and multiple actions against or involving So Ref Co Central of Ga Ry Co and Kilpatrick. Two juror panels list 24 names across Panel No 1 and Panel No 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Court of Athens
Athens Hdw. Co
W. H. McDonald
Andrew Noland
Weatherly & Co
Mra. C
Arthur Tuck
East Coast Dist. Co
J. A. Jackson
Breedlove
Admx
Jennie Nichols
Cooper
Brantley
Hickman
Montory
Jos. Patrick
R. H. McCrary
B. H. Barrow
H. D. Marbut
Mitchell Et al
Hunnicutt Et al
D. F. Barrow
Geo. Shropshire
Garrison
Central of Ga. Ry. Co
DuBose
Butt
Fulton Bag & Cotton Mill
Kilpatrick
Damaged Goods Sell-Off After Smoke Losses
A business owner recounts accepting an adjuster’s offer after a fire next door and smoke damage. They abandon claims against insurers and plan a rapid sale to recoup losses, urging buyers to purchase despite reduced value. Jersey firm names include JAY H.EPTING CO and Arnold & Abney with products like Heinz's Mince Meat and fresh grape fruit.
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Toto
Fire Insurance Co
JAY H.epting CO
Cosmopolitan Club forms at University of Georgia
A new Cosmopolitan Club will organize at the University of Georgia for students born outside the United States. The club will include about a dozen members with several faculty and city honorary members.
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University of Georgia
Cosmopolitan Club
United States
China
Japan
Cuba
India
State College of Agriculture
Union
The Elopement of Ellen Tonight at Seney-Stovall
Lucy Cobb Institute students stage The Elopement of Ellen tonight at Seney Stovall chapel for college annual benefit. Admission is 25 cents with added delight from clever dramatization and impersonations. Public invited.
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Lucy Cobb Institute
Seney-Stovall Chapel
Ellen
Veterans Attend Funeral of Comrade T. J. Scott at Noon
All members of Cobb DeLaney camp of United Veterans and other veterans are urged to meet at City Hall at 11 30 this morning to march in a body to the First Presbyterian church for the funeral at noon today.
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Cobb-DeLaney Camp
United Veterans
States
T. J. Scott
First Presbyterian Church
Negro Man Found Under Woman's Bed by Police
A colored man, Charlie Greggory, was dragged from under a bed in a colored woman's home by police after entering through a window. He claimed no clear reason for being there and did not know how he ended up in the house as the woman was away.
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Charlie Greggory
Athens contractor lands dormitory job at Milledgeville
James W. Watson, a well known Athens contractor, has gone to Milledgeville to begin work on the new 25000 dollar dormitory for the Georgia Normal and Industrial School, funded by the last legislature. Baldwin applies Arnold and Abney referenced in local notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. W. Watson
G. N. and I
James W.watson
Milledgeville
Georgia Normal and Industrial School
Holliday Case Battles Athens Mayor and Council over Damages
Yesterday in Athens city court Judge Henry West heard Dr A C Holliday s suit against the mayor and council seeking 20000 for injuries from a fall when his car struck a rope across Hancock avenue during street work. The hearing continued with plaintiff s testimony. city witnesses have yet to testify. Funeral services for Mr T J Scott will be held at the Presbyterian church today at noon with a 11 15 car departure and pallbearers comprised of five sons a son in law and two nephews.
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Henry West
A. C. Holliday
City of
Athens
T. J. Scott
Presbyterian Church
Hill
Opening Yesterday Proves Great Success at Majestic
The Majestic vaudeville and picture house opened yesterday afternoon despite inclement weather. The 3:45 show featured clever vaudeville numbers and fine dancing. A large audience voiced pleasure throughout, and the new theater impressed with its beauty and fresh appointments.
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Majestic
Correction to Crawford Long Memorial subscription list
The Banner corrects gifts for Crawford Long Memorial fund. Adjusted amounts include Mrs. O A Harper one hundred dollars, Mrs. M A Lipscomb fifty dollars, Mrs C P Gwin five dollars, and notes new contributions from Miss Porter five ten dollars and Mr W E Ware five dollars. Chancellor Barrow leads with one hundred dollars and a plea for more donors in Athens.
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Crawford Long Memorial Fund
O. A. Harper
M. A. Lipscomb
C. P. Gwin
Gin
Chancellor Barrow
Crawford W. Long
Athens
Anniversary of University Literary Societies in Athens
The Demosthenian and Phi Kappa Literary Societies mark their 110th and 90th anniversaries at the University of Georgia. A night program at the College Chapel features Orators Millard Lewis and Evans Heath with masters of ceremonies and invitation committee details listed.
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University of Georgia
Demosthenian
Phi Kappa Societies
Athens
Phi Kappa
Evans Heath
Girard, Ga
J. P. Jones
J. H. Foster
A. K. Maddox
C. E. Martin
T. O. Marshall
D. C. Belser
R. H. Patterson
Pickled Peaches Sale Announcement
Pickled peaches offered at 35 cents per quart or 3 quarts for one dollar by Arnold and Abney. Od
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Arnold & Abney
Busy mayor court session and fines tally
Yesterday morning Mayor Rowe attended the city court at the county courthouse while Mayor Pro Tem B F Woods led the mayor's court. About twenty cases were heard with thirteen guilty pleas mostly for drunk or drunk and disorderly conduct. Fines totaled 120 dollars: four at fifteen, three at ten, and six at five.
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Rowe
B. F. Woods
Mayor's Court
Erwin & Company Offers Three Cheap Athens Lots
Erwin & Company lists three affordable properties in Athens. One lot on Lumpkin street car line measures 64 by 510 feet with a spring branch for 1000 dollars. Another corner lot at Wray and Hull streets is 50 by 152 feet priced at 1250 dollars, near the post office.
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Erwin & Company
Lumpkin Street
Athens
Wray and
Hull Streets
Ten room house on South Lumpkin street for rent
House with ten rooms on South Lumpkin street. Contact Ben Thornton or call 827 for details.
Dr McCormack to address Athens on public welfare at UGA Chapel
Dr J N McCormack of Kentucky is scheduled to speak at 8 p.m. next Saturday February 25 at the University of Georgia Chapel in Athens. The Advance Agent describes him as a seasoned physician and engaging speaker who will discuss medical organization and public welfare rather than technical lectures.
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Mc Cormack
Athens
University of Georgia
American Medical Association
Committee On
J. N. McCormack
Kentucky
State Board of Health of
Cormack
McC
McCormack
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Scott
First Presbyterian ’ Church
Thomas Jefferson Scott
Scott
Frank Betts
J. O. Bridges
W. C. Flanigan
E. A. Lampkin
R. D. Hancock
W. H. Jones
J. H. Stone
R. H. Culp
W. B. Pope
B. A. Crane
Watson Daniel
H. R. Simmons
L. J. Hale
A. A. Fambrough
H. T. Huggins
A. M
Jay H. Epting Co
Heinz’s
Cosmopolitan
Baldwin
Athens Paper Co
Holliday
B. F. Wood
DR. M'Cormack
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