Systematic Burglary Uncovered in Grocery Ring Trial
Walter, a Waller, confessed involvement in a broad scheme with Rowland & Co at a S A L depot warehouse. He and draymen divided proceeds from stolen bacon flour and groceries sold by Newsome on Cleveland Avenue. Nix, a drayman, delivered goods. Newsome faced four counts of $250 bonds.
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Lewis Waller
Waller
Rowland &Co
William Nix
William Newsome
Cleveland Avenue
Nix
Newsome
Dond
Dobbs Elected Second Lieutenant by Clarke Rifles at Armory
At an Armory election the Clarke Rifles chose W F Dobbs as second lieutenant over C F Crossley. Dobbs, manager for Oil Products Company South, graduate of the University of Georgia, formerly cadet adjutant under Major Kimbrough. A National Guard retiring board may retire Captain Saye of Albany, commander of Company E, Fourth battalion, Athens attached unit.
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Clarke Rifles
C. F. Crossley
W. F. Dobbs
J. W. Arnold
Dobbs
Crossley
Southern Mutual
Oil Products
University of Georgia
University
Kimbrough
National Guard
Albany
F. H. Schomberg
Columbus
Saye
Athens
Southern Poultry Association Holds Monthly Meeting
The Southern Poultry Association meets tonight at city hall with an engaging program. Members will hear reports from committees and talks on topics of interest to fanciers. By-laws are printed in pamphlet form for attendees. The meeting starts promptly at 8:30. Also advertised are Young Tender Beans and Georgia cantaloupes from Arnold & Abney.
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Southern Poultry Association
City Hall
Ten Bills Drafted by Col Adams in Gainesville Ga
Ten new bills drafted by Col John Q Adams include a prohibition on alcoholic liquors, state funded free school books, and a lieutenant governor. Local measures cover Lee High School in Hall and Banks counties, reducing Hall county commissioners, creating a county supervisor post, incorporating Candler, and restricting near beer sales in Hall county.
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Gainesville
John Q. Adams
Senair T
GNC
Dill
Adams
Senate
Smith
United States
Lee High School
Hall
Banks Counties
Board of County Commissioners
Hall County
Candler
Hall City
Energetic 20 Year Old Seeks Clerical Work
A young man of 20 offers solid references and strong knowledge of bookkeeping and clerical tasks. He seeks a foothold and asks for a chance to prove he means business. Salary not object to start. not seeking a formal position, but a real job. Interview preferred at Energy care of Banner.
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Banner
Athens bond issue promotes courthouse and school plans
A proposed 200000 bond issue funds courthouse and jail construction 150000 plus grounds 25000 and debt retirement 23000. The county retains property for education, city to build a modern school, high school becomes grade school, bonds do not raise taxes, and local labor and contractors favored. Election set for Tuesday July 11th.
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Athens
Phi Mu Sorority Members Attend National Convention
Athens women represented at the national Phi Mu convention held in Atlanta this year. Miss Lyndon was chosen to respond to the toast Our Phi Mu Alumnae. The Wesleyan chapter, among the oldest in the county, is heavily represented and Athens regards the honor of a local program appearance highly.
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Phi Mu Sorority
Atlanta
Wesleyan
Athens
Lyndon
Phi Mu
Full Cotton Bolls Arrive at South Georgia Farm
South Georgia City Attorney Col Frank C Shackelford receives a box of mature cotton bolls sent by his plantation. The bolls are full plump and nearly ready to burst. Picking season is expected to begin by mid July in the area, weeks ahead of the writer’s locality. The first cotton bloom is reported by J W Swindler on the Tribble place, with blossoms also seen in Jackson and Gwinnett counties.
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Mr. Shackelford
South Georgia
Frank C. Shackelford
J. W.swindler
Tribble Place
Jackson
Gwinnett
Judge Henry West to Address Old Soldiers in Homer
The Banks county old soldiers reunion will be held in Homer on Wednesday August 2 Judge Henry West of Athens will be present to deliver an address.
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Henry West
Homer
Banks County
Athens
Lost auto coat in auditorium fire
A lady’s pongee coat with a black satin collar was lost during the auditorium fire on Wednesday night. A reward is offered for its return to John White Morton.
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John White Morton
Mrs Lee J Walle Dies After Typhoid At 21
Mrs Lee J Walle dies near Oconee Heights from typhoid fever aged twenty one. Funeral at Boggs church this afternoon at four with burial in the family plot. Rev Dr Troutman Rev J M Taylor and Rev J V M Mortis officiate. pallbearers named. She married Lee White after European training, leaving husband parents and sister bereaved.
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Europe
Lee White
Jackson County
Henry Dunlap Hurt In Georgia Railroad Yard Accident
Yesterday at the Georgia Railroad yards a switch engine knocked Henry Dunlap from a car as it moved cars on the sidings. He was carried to his home for medical attention and doctors said the injuries were painful and serious but not believed likely to be fatal.
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Georgia Railroad
Henry Dunlap
Davis
Young Davis
Bond Rally At City Hall Tomorrow In Athens
The bond campaign executive committee calls a rally tomorrow night at 8:30 at the city hall. All citizens of Athens are urged to attend, whether for or against the bond issue, and several well known speakers will address the gathering. County residents are especially invited to participate.
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Athens
Chief Returns from Georgia Delegation at Police Chiefs Meeting
Athens participates in a statewide police chiefs convention with leaders from seven Georgia cities. Chief McKie of Athens reports on municipal government and police department efficiency while recalling New York sights and praising Athens. An elderly man suffers a severe hip injury after a fall on steps, raising recovery concerns. Local ads note limited snap beans and garden produce from Arnold & Abney.
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Ester
N. Y
Athens
Griffin
Reed
la Grange
Georgia
New York City
Chinatown
Bowery
Brooklyn Bridge
Chief McKie
Law Graduates and Noted Admitted to U S Bar
Judge William T. Newman presided at city hall for a special session of the eastern division of the Northern District of Georgia. The entire 1911 University of Georgia law class, just graduated, was admitted to general practice in state courts, and licenses were issued. Tate Wright, county commissioners' clerk and county attorney, was admitted as well, having not been admitted when his class entered earlier. The court scheduled hearings for September 25.
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William T. Newman
United States Court of
Northern District of Georgia
Atlanta
City Hall
Federal Building
University of Georgia
Tate Wright
Lost One Ten One Five And One One Dollar Bill
Pocket contents left at Standard Pressing Club Thursday morning include a ten, a five, and a one dollar bill. Reward offered by D. G. Anderson for return.
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Standard Pressing Club
D. G. Anderson
Father Sees Six Month Old Babe for First Time
Walter Moore of Wilmington, N. C., visiting his wife and child in town for the first time, came to Mr. Young Davis’s home and glimpsed his first born six months after the baby’s birth. Moore holds a good job in Wilmington. his wife has stayed with her mother during several months. Davis becomes the youngest grandfather in the state.
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Walter Moore
Wilmington
N. C
Young Davis
Moore
Mr. Davis
Yaarab Templars Visit Al Sinar Temple in Macon
Athens Shriners will join about 150 in Atlanta today for a trip by drum corps to Macon. Thirty local Yaarab Temple members will travel to unite with Al Sinar Temple for a ceremonial session parade and banquet at the Log Cabin Club, with return expected by Sunday morning.
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Athens
Log Cabin Club
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Lee J. Walle
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R. R. Train
Elite Today
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Bond Rally
New York
Newman
U. S
Famous Cooper
Mr. Walter Moore
AL Sinar
Macon
Majestic
California
Valencia
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