Georgia Legislature Organizes For 1913-14 Session
Avanta June 24 The general assembly for 1913 14 to convene with Clerk Boifeuillet and Secretary Northen leading the opening duties The senate may elect J Randolph Anderson Savannah as president on first ballot with 27 pledged supporters The house favors W H Burwell Hancock for speaker on first ballot while R N Hardman and J E Sheppard linger The session will form standing committees next week and Governor Brown will deliver his annual message after adjournment Messenger D T Paulk Fitzgerald to be named house messenger tomorrow
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J. F. Lewis
Avanta
General Assembly
John T. Boifeuillet
House
Chas
Northen
Senate
Gover Jr
Joseph M. Brown
J. Randolph Anderson
Savannah
Len
Anderson
Judge Allen
R. N. Hardmen
Jefferson
J. E. Sheppard
Sumter
W. H. Burwell
Hancock
Koon
Brown
Dan
Messenger
D. T. Paulk
Fitzgerald
House of Representatives
Georgia
Burwell Likely Speaker as Anderson Likely Senate Chief
In Atlanta on June 24 the election of Burwell as speaker appears foregone. Anderson shows a clear lead for Senate president, though his stance on the Webb federal bill remains unpledged. Judge Allen supports the bill. Anderson says it is good matter but has not seen the text and cannot vow support as senate president.
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Atlanta
Burwell
Representatives
Senate
Anderson
Judge Allen
Mr. Anderson
Athens Men Named on Exposition Commission
Governor Joseph M. Brown appoints Georgia’s Panama Pacific exposition board for 1915 in San Francisco. Appointees include Frank Weldon of Atlanta as at large, ex-officio agriculture and serologist, and district members from Savannah, Albany, Americus, Columbus, Atlanta, Macon, Rome, Athens, Gainesville, Canton, Augusta, Douglas, Dublin, Jeffersonville, and other cities.
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Athens
Georgia
Joseph M. Brown
Board of Commissioners
San Francisco
Cal
Frank Weldon
Atlanta
Jacob Collins
Savannah
R. C. Neely
Waynesboro
R. E. L. Spence
Albany
W. W. Banks
Tifton
Frank Lanier
Americus
Charles Jack Shipp
John M. Vandiver
Rome
E. P. Dobbs
Marietta
Ton H. J. Rowe
J. S. Daniels
Danielsville
S.C. Dunlap
Gainesville
R. T Jones
Canton
Thomas W. Loyless
Augusta
Albert S. Hatch
W. Quincey
Douglas
H. M. Stanley
Dublin
J. Hunter Johnson
Jeffersonville
Stolen buggy tracked from Social Circle to Good Hope
Stolen buggy description: about 700 weight, black with rubber tire and auto back, brand TO on shoulder, sold by Dunn Hardware Co. Tracked as far as Good Hope. Notify authorities.
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Dunn Hdw. Co
Good Hope
Biograph and Kalem at Crystal Theater today
Two great pictures shown at Crystal Theater with standard admission priced at five cents.
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Biograph
Kalem
Crystal Theater
Athens Bank Cases Loom Large in Clarke Court
The Clarke County superior court opens a special term with high profile indictments against Athens Trust and Banking Company officials J. W. Griffin and R. H. McCrary.Four indictments against Griffin and five against McCrary allege bank wrecking, embezzlement, improper loans, and accepting deposits after insolvency. The cases previously led to appeals and new trials, with jurors drawn and other indictments for seduction prohibition violations and disorderly houses. The community observes taxation debate as the Athens Taxation Plan is studied and publicized by the Chamber of Commerce. Committees plan pamphlet distribution to lawmakers, press, and citizens statewide.
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Superior Court of
Clarke County
J. W. Griffin
R. H. McCrary
Griffin
McCrary
Athens Trust and Banking Company
Grffin
J. B. Vaughn
H. M. Cartledge
Court of Appeals
J. C. Booth
V. Petropol
P. Petropol
Rich Huff
Jim Forbes
Des Moines
Wisconsin
Chamber of Commerce
Messrs
A. C. Erwin
C. C. Callaway
C. A. Whittle
State College of Agriculture
Athens
Georgia
Eervices
Yankee Doodle Kid Opens Week at Colonial
A full bill change tonight at the Colonial features the Panic-Breakers in a lively musical comedy week. New songs and specialties debut alongside the sprightly show Yankee Doodle Kid. Last night drew a good audience, with the Panic Breakers earning favorable comment.
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Colonial Today
Two Automobile Accidents In A Day
Yesterday saw two minor to moderately damaged auto incidents on the same side of a street. A machine rammed another vehicle with external damage and a motorcycle collided with a runabout, causing little damage and no injuries.
Miscreants Cut Down Revival Tent
Unknown mischief makers tore down a Free Methodists revival tent built for summer meetings and future worship services. Police seek the guilty parties as the square canvas structure over iron piping was damaged in five or six places.
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Free Methodists
Brantley Named Special Rep for Southeastern Railroads
Atlanta June 24 Congressman W G Brantley appointed special representative for the southeastern railroads before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The post is prestigious with only two similar positions and pays 25 000 to 40 000 dollars annually.
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Atlanta
W. G. Brantley
Interstate Commerce Commission
Services Resumed at the Free Methodist Tent in Athens
The Free Methodist tent meeting is again in progress at the GeorgiaTrestle in East Athens. Damage from last Saturday caused by unfriendly parties pulling down the tent has been repaired. Revs. E. L. Garrow of Atlanta and P. B. Hampton of Macon assist Rev. J. B. Cunningham. Services every evening at 8:15. Public invited.
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Georgia Trestle
Athens
E. L. Garrow
Atlanta
P. B. Hampton
Macon
J. B. Cunningham
Mitchell's Bridge Fishing Party Teaches Class No 12 Affection
First Methodist church Class No 12 spent a pleasant evening at Mitchell's bridge on Tuesday fishing. Fishermen included Dr. WN G Slaughter Master Fain Slaughter Cc F Crossley J P Smith CA Adams RT Hutcheson CD McDorman and J N Garibaldi. After several hours the group enjoyed a delicious fish supper.
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First Methodist Church
Mitchell's Bridge
WN. G. Slaughter
Fain Slaughter
Cc. F. Crossley
J. P. Smith
C. A. Adams
R. T. Hutcheson
C. D. McDorman
J. N. Garibaldi
Small Pig Hams For Sale By ARNOLD & ABNEY
Small pigs weighing nine to ten pounds offered by Arnold and Abney. Baled out day for sale. Phone 661.
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Arnold & Abney
Judge W T Newman Turns 70 While Presiding Court
Special to the Banner Atlanta June 24 Judge William T Newman United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia celebrated his seventieth birthday with the court open as usual in Atlanta. A Tennessean by birth and Confederate Army veteran who lost an arm he later served as Atlanta city attorney before being appointed to the federal bench by President Cleveland. Athens attorneys and citizens sent congratulations yesterday and today.
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Atlanta, Ga
Athens
W. T. Newman
Atlanta
William T. Newman
United States Court For
Northern District of Georgia
Judge Newman
Tennessee
Newman
United States
Georgia
Cleveland
Moonlight Picnic a Davison Nicholson Co Event
The Davison Nicholson Co employees enjoyed a six o clock picnic outing to Mitchells bridge. Kodak pictures were taken and a delightful picnic dinner was served on the rocks. Mr and Mrs M G Nicholson joined later as chaperones and the crowd left with high spirits from a well planned event.
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Davison-Nicholson Company
Mitchell's Bridge
Kodak
Oceansion
Davison-Nicholson Co
M. G. Nicholson
Case Against H L McCrary Continued
The superior court case against Dr H L McCrary director of Athens Trust and Banking Company for violating state banking laws was continued because his attorney is in the state senate and cannot attend if the trial opens at this special term.
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H. L. McCrary
Athens Trust and Banking Company
State Senate
A Warning Sign At Local Picture House
A hot weather sign appeared yesterday above the entrance of a city movie house reading War t s Hell Come in and be convinced. The odd phrasing drew attention as patrons noted the blunt message inviting audiences inside.
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Picture
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Joseph M. Brown. Jr
People of
G. W. Taylor
W. M. Olliff
W. L. Converse
B. M. Turner
E. L. Smith
L. L. Ford
J. N. Watts
G. Y. Harold
M. E. Rushin
O. H. Elkins
Fred Kea
C. H. Parrish
S. E. Jones
W. D. McNeil
R. L. Dickey
B. S. Miller
N E. Chennault
J. T. Peyton
John T. Allen
Milledgeville
Allen
Superior Court
Oyez
Taxation Committee
C. B. Griffith
A. (. Erwin
Hartwell
Callaway
Yankee Doodle Kid
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Brantley
H. L. M'Crary
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