Son Remanded After Hartwell Killing Trial
Special to the Danner Hartwell Ga June. Robert Gray is remanded to jail in default of a $1000 bond after pre trial proceedings in Hart County. The young farmer killed his father John A Gray former sheriff candidate. Trial judges Frank Duncan and Columbia H Brown presided. The state relied on one eye witness. defense argued accident or justifiable homicide.
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Hartwell
Robert Gray
John A. Gray
Hart County
Frank Duncan
Hays
Columbia H. N. Brown
McCurry
A. G
Julian McCurry
Bank Reopens After Fire Destruction in Hartwell
Special to the Banner reports Hartwell Georgia on June 7 that the Farmers and Merchants Bank, ruined by the December 28 fire, has moved into quarters in the A G McCurry block behind Herndon's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell
Farmers and Merchants Bank
A. G. McCurry
Herndon
Local Candidates Announce Candidacies for Georgia General Assembly
A series of notices from Clarke County and surrounding districts show candidates declaring intent to run in state and local offices. FRANK A. LIPSCOMB seeks Representative, while others including COBB LAMPEIN R. TOOMBS and JOBN B. GAMBLE announce for Solicitor General and Senate, all subject to Democratic primary or party action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae
Reneen
Clarke County
General Assembly of Georgia
Democratic Party
Frank A. Lipscomb
Satin
Mary
Grifite
Cobb Lampein
Senate
State Senate
R. Toombs Dunbose
Generera
Jobn B. Gamble
Gacy
Western’ Circuit
W. H. Quarterman
Get-To-Gether Spirit Leads Athens Business Men to Join Chamber
A 1912 Athens campaign for Y M C A and Y W C A buildings fostered a strong get-together spirit among local business men. The Business Men’s Committee urged nonmembers to join the Athens Chamber of Commerce to sustain cooperative effort and support industrial and commercial growth in the city. The chamber, via Secretary A W Brooks, extended a cordial invitation for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Conmerce
W.A. Brooks
Hodgson
Athens Chamber of Commerce
J. Wilkins
A. W. Brooks
Move on Now Says a policeman to a street crowd
A harsh warning urges order as a crowd disperses, while an older advert describes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle solution for bowels. The copy links street discipline to health benefits and lists 25c at druggists.
Socialists to hold annual convention in Macon July 4
Georgia socialists plan their annual convention in Macon on July 4 to name a gubernatorial candidate and other state officers. The meeting will discuss national candidates and platform, plus a state platform for submission to the membership. A.F. Castleberry was last election’s gubernatorial candidate with limited votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Georgia Socialists
Howell Harris
A.F. Castleberry
Columbus
Slaton plans more vigorous campaign after Hudson withdrawal
Atlanta Georgia June 7 Hon John M Slaton says he will pursue a more vigorous campaign following Thomas G Hudson's withdrawal from the race He claims he has written thousands of letters and received pledges of support from prominent men across Georgia and expects to unite the state if elected governor He notes prior legislative harmony and vows similar fairness in state affairs.
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Atlanta
John M. Day
Thomas G. Hudson
Hudson
Thas
Mien
Georgia
Ten Things To Do This Month For Farms And Gardens
A farmer guidance list outlines tasks for field and garden care this month. Topics cover moisture management, timely harvests for wheat and oats, cutting grass and red clover, planting feed crops, maintaining machinery, pasture upkeep, hog health and cholera prep, cleaning strawberry beds, potato protection, weed control, and orchard planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Agriculture
Farmers Institute at Lexington urged by Athens college
The State College of Agriculture at Athens plans a Farmers Institute in Lexington on August 5 with experts from the college speaking on farming topics. W. H. Faust is local county president and W. A. Broach secretary. A boys corn club rally is scheduled the same day. A Good Roads Federation meeting in Athens on June 24 will draw county commissioners and road experts to discuss highway upbuilding.
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Lexington
State College of Agriculture
Athens
W. H. Faust
W. A. Broach
Boys’ Corn Club
Good Roads Federation
Republican Confab in Chicago Sets Rules and Seats
The Republican National Committee opened at 2 p m naming Victor Rosewater Nebraska as chair until the convention ends. It did not rule on seating national committeemen and voted 89 to 13 to hear only five press associations, allotting thirty minutes for state and fifteen for district contests. A motion for a roll call on eight votes failed with a viva voce tally. The session adjourned at 3 55 p m until 10 a m Friday with contests to be taken up alphabetically.
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H Hehe
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Victor Rosewater
Nebraska
Borah
Idaho
Chamberlains Tablets Promise Easy Bowels
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Tablets as a pleasant laxative that causes an agreeable bowel movement without unpleasant effects. It encourages trial and says to buy from all dealers. The notice also suggests discussing college plans with a child to find ways to earn extra money.
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Chamberlain
Jackson County Statistics Show 81 Students in Fourteen Colleges
Jefferson Ga June 7 Prof Luther Elrod county schools report 53 white and 23 black schools in Jackson county with rural districts in three systems. Spring 1912 saw 3654 public school students and 95 teachers, 425 pupils in regular schools plus specialized instructors. Winder and Commerce excluded, 460 students attended there with 11 literary teachers. Jackson County sent 81 pupils to fourteen colleges, 36 boys and 44 girls. First grade enrollment exceeded twelve hundred while seventh grade stood at about 250, indicating two thirds leave school before seventh grade. Ten schools have enrollments of 175 from grades eight to twelve.
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Jefferson, Ga
Luther Elrod
Jackson County
Commerce
Winder
Seaboard Control Passes to Warfield Group
The Seaboard Air Line stock sale to S Davies Warfield of Baltimore transfers control to his associates, signaling the practical retirement of Thomas F. Ryan from Seaboard. The Cumberland corporation announced 90,000 preferred and 120,000 common shares sold, totaling about 37 million in common and 24 million in preferred stock outstanding. Warfield’s New York circle includes F A Van derlip, Albert H Wiggin, and Blair & Co.
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A. L
Athens
New York
Davies Warfield
Continental Trust Company of Baltimore
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Thomas F. Ryan
Seaboard
Seaboard Air Line
Cumberland Corporation
Warfield
Seaboard System
F. A. Vanderlip
Albert H. Wiggin
Blair & Co
Hardaway Construction Co
Morgan Smith
General Electric Co
American Bridge Co. Alr
Northern Contracting Co
Whro
Laidlaw-Dunn-Gordon
International’ Pump Co
Scotch Marine
Walsh & Weidner
Mead Morrison Company
Mead-Morris Company
Tallulah Falls
South
Atlanta
Cartersville
Rome
Gainesville
LaGrange
Georgia
Niagara
The
Georgia Railway & Power Co
Gwinnett Superior Court Opens June Term In Georgia
Judge C H Brand presided at Gwinnett superior court June term in Lawrenceville disposing of nonjury matters. Visiting attorneys included E O Dobbs and S M Ledford of Buford and L C Russell of Winder. Juries for September term were drawn by the judge.
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Gwinnett County Superior
Lawrenceville
C H. Brand
Gwinnett Superior Court
E.O Dobbs
M. Ledford
Buford
L. C. Russell
Winder
Brand
Helped to Keep Down Expenses by Foley Kidney Pills
Mrs. J. E. Henry of Akron Michigan describes kidney trouble her relief came from Foley Kidney Pills, saying they saved a big doctor bill after trying a sample and then buying a bottle. For sale by all dealers.
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M. A. McLaughlin
Jay &J. LaCross
Wis
J. E. Henry
Akron
Mich
Foley
Georgia University Summer Term Attracts Inquiries
Several states inquire about the summer term at the University, with interest from Georgia and neighboring states. The program offers regular university courses and attracts young women seeking university work and students aiming for the Augusta Medical School, with teachers seeking advanced studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Mississippi
Augusta
Ends Hunt for Rich Wife Ends When a Woman Uses Electric Bitters
An old advertisement-style passage extols Electric Bitters as a health remedy for women. It claims strong nerves a bright brain even temper and pure blood from use, touts relief from headaches indigestion backaches fainting and dizziness and suggests 50 cents at druggists.
Fraternal Lodge and Club Meeting Notices
Local Masonic and Odd Fellow groups list weekly meetings at various halls in Pythiss and surrounding streets. Notes include times 8:20 PM, 8:00 PM, and 4:12 PM with addresses on Wall, Clayton, Jackson, and Davison Nichols Co. buildings. visiting members invited. Officers and clerks provide contact details and pledge cordial attendance.
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Elmo Lodge
P.st. Time Lodge
Pythiss
Castle Hall
Max Joseph
Bytom
Wall Streets
Gienn Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Clayton
Jackson Streets
C. Botn
Garebold
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Solicitor General
A. C
Mr. Brooks
Jackson Co
Masonic Hall
Mes Joseph Building
Clayton Street
Capps
W. M
Clars D. Heidler
T. H. Nice
K Davis, Co. Co
SON
K. of R
Order of Owls
Athos Mest St
Corbet
Gee. B. Davis
W. C. van Clayton
Anifam Heskern
Soversigne
J. D. Severns
Mapptm
Keystone
Royal Arch Masons
Tonta
Maz Joseph
J. Carter
Fred T. Moon
Sec’y
J. & Mebalor
Scribe
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