One Man on Jury in Leo Frank Murder Trial
The first day of Leo Frank's murder trial in Atlanta featured jury selection focusing on a panel of married men and fathers. Names and occupations of prospective jurors are listed, including foreman M. Johennings and several others from banking, sales, manufacturing, and trades. The session adjourned with the judge having examined Mrs. Coleman the newsboy and Newt Lee the defendant, though Lee remained on the stand only briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Frank
Atlanta
Mary Phagan
M. Johennings
Allametta Street
Jones Avenue
M. S. Woodward
King Hardware Company
Clark Street
J. T. Ozburn
A. K. Hawkes Optical Company
West End Place
A. H. Hemlee
Oak Street
F. W. L. Smith
Empire Building
Cherokee Avenue
J. F. Higdon
Ormond Street
Deder Townsend
Central Bank and Trust Corporation
East Linden Street
W. S. Metcalf
Atlanta Georgian
Kirkwood Avenue
Fred E. Winburn
Atlanta Public Schools
Lucile Avenue
West End
A. L. Wishey
Buckeye Cotton Oil Company
Hood Street
Charles J. Bosshardt
Foote & Davies
Bryan Street
W. M. Jeffries
Bolton
Coleman
Newt Lee
First Dog Day Rained? Athens Sees Dry Start
Athens reports a dry start to the dog days with no rain yesterday until after midnight. The old superstition claims rain if it rains on the first dog day, but none is noted yet and forecasts suggest dry weather ahead.
Mr Callaway Receives Mementoes of Legislature Visit
Mr C C Callaway secretary of the Athens chamber of commerce returns from a week vacation to find two long mail packages. One contains a panoramic photo of legislative members and Athens summer school students taken by Francis Price. The other shows a composite of Athens people college heads and legislators now in the Electric Shop window. He also receives a letter from Clark Howell editor of the Constitution expressed thanks for chamber resolutions and offers further service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Callaway
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Beautiful Mountain City
Constitution
Francis Price
Athens
Callaway
Clark Howell
Constitu
City taxes due with two days left to pay
Only two days remain to pay city taxes without fines. The books close Thursday night and the city clerk will begin issuing fines to delinquents the following morning. Pay now to avoid extra costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifa
Delmar's Dairy Lunch to Open on Clay ton Street
W A Ivey plans a modern Delmar's Dairy Lunch on Clay ton Street with remodeling and new fixtures to attract patrons. The Western style eatery aims to offer the best eats in the city and invites liberal patronage, selling country eggs at 22 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ivey
Clayton Street
Delmar
Ivey
Hike Notice For YMCA Members To Judge Lumpkin’s River Trip
The YMCA calls all Senior and Intermediate members to join Wednesday’s hike to Judge Joe Henry Lumpkin’s Oconee River property. Members must submit names with 25 cents by Tuesday afternoon, or by 10 AM Wednesday. Provisions depend on rain. expect sleeping under the stars if dry. Bring one blanket, oil cloth, tin cup, and toothbrush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Henry Lumpkin
Oconee
Lumpkin
Forbes
Erwin’s Y M C A Team Captured In Athens
At a Y M C A meeting the former captain Pound resigned to work in Atlanta. Julian Erwin was elected captain unanimously. Erwin’s Y M C A team will compete in the league, aiming for first place under his leadership. This afternoon they play the office men’s strong team at Herty Field starting at 6 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pound
Atlanta
Athens
Julian Erwin
Erwin
Herty Field
Freight Depot Service Improvement Letter
A 1913 letter to Secretary C C Callaway from S P Stringfellow of the S A L Railway reports improved freight depot service. It notes an added truck force and asks if patron complaints have been resolved. The missive, dated July 24 1913 from Atlanta, Georgia, addresses Athens concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. L. Railway
C. C. Callaway
Stringfellow
Atlanta
Athens
Take a Look at Athens Bright with Electricity
At University Heights and Athens the town glows with electric lights as merchants advertise fruits and goods. Beautiful Elberta peaches and a deal on gallon baskets of figs offered at 50 cents reflect a lively local commerce scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Heights
Athens
Arnold & Abney
Lexington Batsmen Visit Athenians For Weekend Ball
Lexington brings a strong amateur squad to Sanford Field this afternoon to challenge the Athenians. The visitors include Cooper at third, Durham second, Swann left, Amason first, Arnold second, Callaway right, Rhodes center, Nicholson catcher, with Maxey and Hubert pitching. Most players are from college or prep teams, including two Tech alumni in Amason and Hubert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Field
Lexington Bunch
Lexington
City Nine
Cooper
Durham
Swann
Amason
Arnold
Callaway
Rhodes
Ef. Nicholson
C. Maxey
P. Hubert
Tech
Hubert
YMCA to Sponsor Four-Team Boys Outdoor Baseball League
The YMCA in Athens plans a four team outdoor league at Herty Field for four weeks with four games weekly. A committee led by D D Quillian Max Cutler Will Crane and Kit Cox will collect names and preferred positions, due by 10 AM July 30. Eligible players include preparatory and junior department members and participation aims to build character through sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Forbes
Herty Field
Young Men's Christian Association
D. D. Quillian
Max Cutler
Will Crane
Kit Cox
Athens
Senator Smith Endorses Negro Patriot in Treasury Post
Washington July 28 Senators Gore of Oklahoma and Hoke Smith of Georgia urged President Wilson to support A E Patterson of Muskogee Oklahoma for Register of the Treasury Patterson, a Negro, faces opposition from critics as the Atlanta Georgian reports Green corn notes a good harvest with the best crop this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gore
Oklahoma
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Wilson
A. E. Patterson
Muskogee
Okla
Register of the Treasury
Patterson
Atlanta
Athens City Council Awards Contracts for New Negro School
The council awarded the negro school contract to S I Eppes for 6740 dollars. John L Arnold won the bid to paint the East Athens colored school for 137 dollars. Dornblatt Plumbing Co. secured both heating and plumbing contracts totaling 1509 dollars. Work on the new school buildings will proceed rapidly and repairs continue on other structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Board of Education
S. I . Eppes
John L. Arnold
East Athens
Dornblatt Plumbing Co
Mrs Roberta Wells of Watkinsville Dies at 70
Watkinsville Ga July 28 Mrs Roberta Harris Wells wife of Major George W Wells died at home Hairston near Watkinsville after a yearlong illness at 2 30 p m at age around seventy. Funeral from the residence tomorrow at 4 p m with Rev J F Davis and Rev Speer McWhorter officiating pallbearers listed. Survived by husband sister Mrs Wales Smith Athens a niece Miss Jennie Smith Athens a brother R B Harris a stepdaughter Mrs Hines Calhoun and related family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkinsville
Oconee
Hairston
Roberta Harris Wells
Geo. W. Wells
J. F. Davis
Messrs. Speer
McWhorter
Herschel Harris
Henry Harris
Will Mayne
James Mayne
Ed. Johnson
Robert Billups
Will White
Henry Ashford
Fred Johnson
John Wilson
Frank Ashford
A. W. Ashford
Wells
Wales Smith
Athens
Jennie Smith
R. B. Harris
Hines
Calhoun
Illness of Col. W. H. Morton Near Death
Word comes that Col. W. H. Morton is gravely ill at his country home after paralysis struck weeks ago. He was unconscious last night and his condition remains very serious as family members rally at his bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
W. H. Morton
Trustees Back Rev Jackson Amid Abuse Charge in Atlanta
In Atlanta on July 28 the Juvenile Protective Association trustees met after being called by Dr Crawford Jackson who is under bond for allegedly making improper advances to his 14 year old typist Louvenia Durden. The directors issued statements praising him as a man and minister. the trustees remained non-committal and another meeting is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Juvenile Protective Association
Crawford Jackson
Louvenia Durden
Death of Mrs S E Haudrup Ends Long Athens Life
Mrs S E Haudrup died at her residence on Ocoee Street after a long illness. She was 84, born April 18, and the last of the old residents in her section. Survived by children in Texas Georgia and the city, two nephews were with her recently. Funeral planned for tomorrow with time to be announced. She was a longtime member of the First Methodist church of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocohee Street
S. E. Haudrup
Denmark
Haudrup
W. B. Baldwin
Mineral Wells
Texas
Milton H. Powers
Savannah
W. H. Wilkinson
Abbeville
Lottle Haudrup
Gussie Haudrup
J. H. Haudrup
Jake
James Tweedy
Eaton
New Telephone Directory Due in Athens August First
Manager J. W. Jarrell Jr of the Athens Exchange announces a new Southern Bell Telephone Directory to be issued soon. The list will be corrected up to August 1 to include new names and changes. Those wanting listings or new numbers should contact the Directory Clerk now to ensure inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jarrell, Jr
Athens Exchange
Southern Bell Company
Jarrell
Athens
Misses Bradberry bankrupt stock sale cuts prices
Aggressive price reductions on the bankrupt stock of Misses Bradberry. Stock must be sold immediately featuring produce such as cucumbers and yellow squash. Arnold & Abney oversee the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradberry
Arnold & Abney
Georgia senate commends Dr. A. M. Soule amid critique
In Atlanta July 28 a senate resolution praised Dr. A M Soule for his work as head of Georgia's agricultural college. Representative Connor renewed his attack, accusing incompetence and calling for full investigation. He questioned Soule's Canada departure and cited a trip to Athens where he found only about twenty five chickens bought for three thousand dollars. The Journal editorial endorsed Soule's achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Senate
A. M. Soule
Agricultural College
Connor
Dr. Soule
Blackburn
Soule
Georgia
Hodgson's Y M C A Triumph In Quad League Clash
Hodgson's Y M C A edged Railroad in a best two of three on Herty Field. After a rough first inning, Vonderall secured three outs with a runner at home, Jodie Daniel made a running catch in center, and Phillips at short turned key plays. Pope held the Y M C A to four hits, as three runs in the first inning proved decisive. Game called at 6 15 p m. Box score follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgson
Railroad
Herty Field
Railroaders
Vonderall
Jodie Daniel
Phillips
Freighters
Pope
Office
Pound
Julian Erwin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Callaway
Chamber of Commerce
Yours, Clark Howell
Erwins Y. M. C. A
S. P. Stringfellow
Senator Smith
Council
S. I. Epps
T. P. Vincent
Water Works Committee
Virginia Avenue
State Normal School
Roberta Wells
Association
Mirs
Y.M.C. A
H. F. Daniels
al Hodgson
Goodwyn
Bryant
Bond
Witkinson
Vonderau
P Lanier
Cheney
Tee
R. Ab
H. E. Phillips
Cee Bacon
White
Aiken
Dillard
O Pope
P Tees Edwards
Eee Crowe
Ood Dillard
le M
Owens
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