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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1909

Page

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Georgia Bar Association hears report on legal education

Judge Andrew J. Cobb, delayed by Judge Howell Cobb’s illness, forwarded a detailed committee report on legal education and admission to the bar. The document traces the history of law studies from medieval times to Georgia, surveys U S law schools, and urges uniform study standards and annual conferences among Georgia law schools.

Cobb Bar Association Andrew J. Cobb Georgia Bar Association Warm Springs Howell Cobb France England Inns of Chancery Inns of Court Christopher Hatton United States Litchfield Law School Harvard Law School District of Columbia Illinois Young Men’s Christian Association Indiana Georgia Gould Law School Augusta Lumpkin Law School Law Department of the University Liberty Hall Law School Alexander Tl. Stephens Mercer University Law School Walter B. Hill John C. Rutherford Law Department Emory College Atlanta Law School Young Men's Christian Association Law School Atlanta Board of Examiners Supreme Court O. H. B. Bloodworth Shephard Bryan W. C. Snodgrass Oblin J. Wimberly

Dr D H McNeill Heads Home From Brunswick Meeting

Dr D H McNeill finishes attendance at the State Dental Society gathering in Brunswick and is expected to return home today.

D. H. McNeill State Dental Society Brunswick

Roads praised as best in Clarke Greene counties

The Atlanta Constitution lauds Clarke county as having the best roads between Atlanta and Augusta with Greene county close behind. Oglethorpe Morgan Wilkes and McDoutie counties receive praise for good roads that could be improved, and Gwinnett may need attention to match sister counties. County commissioners are consistently improving roadways.

Atlanta Constitution Atlanta Augusta Clarke County Constitution Greene County Oglethorpe Morgan Wilkes McDoutie Gwinnett County

Meeting of Cobb Delaney Camp U C V

The Cobb Delaney Camp U C V holds its regular monthly meeting at City Hall on Saturday at 11 am. Full attendance is requested as final trip arrangements and important business will be discussed. Commander J J C McMahan urges all who wish to act to be present.

Cobb Delaney Camp City Hall J. J. C. McMahan

Larceny Charge Against Johnson Arrest Detail

A man identified as J. E. Johnston was arrested on a larceny charge by Whitehead after allegedly stealing a suit of clothes. He is jailed in default of a $250 bond awaiting trial.

J. E. Johnston Whitehead Johnston

All Day Singing at Chattahoochee Park

An all day song service is planned at Chattahoochee Park in Gainesville Ga on the third Sunday of the month. Local and nearby leaders and singers will perform including Halsey Brothers Atlanta who will bring 200 copies of their new book. J B Vaughan Athens will provide Windows of Heaven and Prof J L Moore Bethlehem will provide Happy Voice No 3. Participants are urged to bring dinner and enjoy a day of song with solos and duets by R F Duckworth Union City among others.

Chattahoochee Park Gainesville South Halsey Brothers Music Publishers Atlanta J. B. Vaughan Athens J. L. Moore Bethlehem R. F. Duckworth Union City

Hospital movement gathers support from city physicians

City physicians and interested citizens plan a meeting at City Hall Saturday at 8:30 PM to discuss and organize the proposed hospital project. The event will feature open discussion and invitation for all who can contribute to the effort.

Quarterly Dues Urged as Chamber Seeks Prompt Payments

The chamber of commerce asks members to pay the second quarterly dues to secretary A. W. Brooks at once. It notes recent large public eve nt costs and the annual banquet have strained the treasury. The secretary’s workload is heavy, so members should respond promptly to ease his duties.

Chamber of Commerce A. W. Brooks Bhamb Commerce

Fire in Banner Building Destroys Clothes From White Pressing Club

Yesterday afternoon about six o clock a fire started in the rear of the Banner building. A pile of clothes in the White Pressing Club rooms caught fire and gained headway before discovery. Firemen quickly extinguished the blaze with chemical extinguishers, damaging only suits belonging to employees.

Banner White Pressing Club

No Southern League Games Played Yesterday

Heavy rains across the South caused no Southern League games to be played yesterday.

Cartouche King of Thieves at Crystal Theatre

Crystal Theatre advertises Cartouche as the season’s most thrilling color film with superb acting and an elaborate subject. Watch for the ad tomorrow and bring friends to see the best of the season.

Crystal Theatre

Taxpayers urged to file state and county returns now

J. H. Dorsey, tax receiver at city hall, urges residents to complete their state and county tax returns before the deadline to avoid last minute crowding.

J. H. Dorsey City Hall

Emmanuel Church Guild Meeting Postponed

The meeting of Emmanuel Church Guild has been postponed until a date to be announced later. Troy Beatty, Rector.

Emmanuel Church Guild Troy Beatty

Fairyland Lord Gains Freedom Then Returns Home

Edward Murphy, a 19 year old held at Milledgeville reform school, was pardoned by Governor Smith on the spot after a visit to the reform school. The governor escorted the youth to Atlanta where he stayed at the governor's mansion before returning to his father. The state plans to place him in an industrial school for education.

Atlanta Mark Twainsee England Edward Murphy Edward Ernor Milledgeville Ennor Smith Murphy Lad Ther

Christian Sunday School Picnic Delayed to Tuesday Next Week

The Christian Sunday School picnic planned for tomorrow at Hull Georgia has been postponed to Tuesday next week. The organizing committee cannot find available young men to handle essential tasks, and they hope for fair weather by Tuesday to ensure a pleasant day for children and adults alike.

Hull

Pardons Expected For Prisoners At Georgia State Farm

Governor Smith plans pardons for infirm inmates at the Milledgeville state farm after inspection. Auditors finish farm books and prepare reports. Also: a daylight burglary duel with two officers on Peters Street ends without injuries. arson case against T. M. Blalock bound over for trial. Captain Samuel O. Franklin appointed. Jefferson Davis birthday observed by Confederate veterans with Albert H. Cox delivering a eulogy.

Uim Atlanta State Farm Smith Milledgeville Prison Commission Commisson Peters Street W. M. Poole Poole Finellys Recorder M. Blalock Rabun County Simpson and Lambert Streets Blalock Bialock Recorder’s S. C. Franklin Samuel Oo. Franklin Second Infantry Tennille Albert Cox

Highlanders Defeat Watkinsville 8 to 6 in Pitching Rally

The Highlanders beat Watkinsville 8 to 6 yesterday afternoon. Amos Suber pitched superbly for the Highlanders while Albert Batteries and Crowe turned in strong fielding plays for the winners. Shannon and Stone starred for Watkinsville but could not overcome the Highlanders' pitching and defense.

Highlanders Watkinsville Amos Suber Albert Batteries Suber Crowe Shannon Stone

Lon Barfield Arrested For Whiskey Violation In East Athens

Lon Barfield a Negro man was arrested yesterday afternoon on the charge of selling whiskey in violation of city ordinance in East Athens. City witnesses say they bought liquor from Barfield and the case will be heard this morning. Mr and Mrs J Dunaway announce the birth of a daughter.

Lon Barfield Barfield East Athens

Clarke Superior Court to Close Huggins Estate Case

Judge Brand holds a special Clarke County session this afternoon at the courthouse to decide if the auditor’s report in Huggins vs Huggins will become the court’s final judgment on Col J W Huggins estate. He will also hear Thurymann vs Thurumond in chambers over custody of the Thurmond child.

Brand Clarke Superior Court Court House Huggins

Houston 18 Aiming for Big Confederate Veterans Reunion

Houston backs a bid to host the next general reunion of Confederate veterans. The Houston committee promotes the city’s advantages and circulates literature to camps across the South urging the event be held here next year.

United Confederate Veterans Houston South Texas City

Correction on Matthews and Vincent name use

A correction states Mr. Vincent will describe the Allen Banner report as unwarranted and says his name was used without his knowledge. The notice clarifies the misattribution in the published item.

Matthews Vincent Ana ‘Thews Allen

Confed memorials mark Jefferson Davis events nationwide

Gainesville Georgia and Greenville Mississippi honor Davis with monuments and orations by Hooper Alexander and local speakers. Kentucky observes his birth with a monster barbecue and veterans addresses. Louisiana marks Confederate Memorial Day with closures and grave decorations across cities.

Jefferson Davis Fairview Todd County Confederate States of America Hopkinsville New Orleans Louisiana

Fort Worth University Graduation Address Tonight

Commencement week at Fort Worth University ends with the annual graduation in the First M E Church. Bishop William A. Quayle of Oklahoma City will deliver the commencement address to the graduating class.

Fort Worth Texas Fort Worth University M. EB William A. Quayle Oklanoma City

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Cobb Delaney Johnson Brooks Oder of Commerce Fairyland Executive Mansion Christian Sunday School Mrs. J. ¥. Dunaway Jane Hooper Alexander Greenville Miss Washington Com T. Hebern Hen Roy Percy Dr. O. Ward
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