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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1909

Page

2

Real estate transfers in Clarke County February records

Clarke Superior court clerk listings show numerous real estate transfers in February. Transactions include Southern Land Co to Jos Minder for Lynwood Park and multiple lots on Barrett Street, Harris Street, and Lumpkin Street, plus Bradberry and Bradberry Dist lands and several transfers involving Jno Noell, Vincent heirs, and others. The long list names developers, executors, and heirs, reflecting widespread property movements in Athens area.

Clarke Superior Court Southern Land Co Jos Minder Fot Lynwood Park Athens Savinogs Bank Lou Bailey Barrett Street Lou S. W. Bailey D. D. Stenchcomb Devpree Hunnicutt Geo. W. Williamis Harris Street W. J. Russell J. B. Smith Billups Phintzy W. A. Weatherly Barber Street Lizzie Gales Allen Hi. Talmage Son, Land Co W. A. Jackson Lynwood Park Elizabeth J. Carter Jno W. Noell Puryears H. H. Noell E. Noell Wilson Oconee Jucy H. Matthews C. R. Griffeth J. Z. Nowe Lumpkin Washington Streets T. FE. Griffeth H. J. Rowe Cobb Lumpkin David Ste Springdale Street David Stephens H. C. White C. B. Griffith A. H. Talmadge Lilly G. Young Nomal E. G. Whitehead T. H. McHatton Lumpkin Street BR. P. Brightwell McKinzie Thos. M. McConnell D. C. Fowler H. P. Lawrence Benna Vista Ave H.B. Barber Will J. B. Neal Sandy Creek J. P. Johnson W. B. Tuck Athens and Lexington Road Lotte Hardrup Athens Lillian May Dunaway H. T. Huggins Lo Lumpkin Street S. J. Mozs C. W. Green Gat Va. Ave James W. Morton N. O. Phillips Athene Big Creek Road Jas. W. Morton W. A. Phillips J. H. Sims Emma Leila Burfer Mitchell Bridge Road James Bazzell Gauntown Road FE. G. Kenney Jack F. Jackson Bradberry PD. W. Meadow Ben Goldwasser Bloomfield Street Fanma Loella Burger J. H. Sime W. A. Jones Gospel Ald Love and Union Society Buckbranch Dist J. P. Butler Alfred Akerman Ga. Factory Road Pale Bridge Thos. L. Epps Thos. L. Epps Eatate Mary Jenkins A. G. Barfield Twenty Foot Street Billups Phinizy Arthur Griffeth D. G. Anderson Milledge Avenue Abe Joel Thos. P. Vincent Hancock Avenue W. M. Pittman Joe Henry Mills Savannah Athens Ave D. Mell Bessie F. Bocock W. Broadstreet A. C. Holliday Henrietta Jernt Gan Franklin Street Hancock Ave Fannie M. Lewis Charlotte H. Mack Rock Spring Street R. L. Booth J. E. Patillo Fon J. W. Noell Peter Flanigan Shoals Creek M. Stern

Prescriptions Fall Sharp in February Alcohol Sales Citywide

February saw a marked drop in alcohol prescriptions filled across the city with only fifty six prescriptions recorded. The list names dispensing firms and physicians though many entries are garbled, showing Orr DCOS ater salett free S EC MCEVOY and others.

McEvoy W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons J. P. Canning

Government 10 Pay for Horses Taken in Parole Violation

U S government to compensate Uion soldiers and officers for horses side arms and baggage seized by Federal troops after Appomattox under parole violations. Claims must be filed by May 20. Payment limited to fifty thousand dollars with specified heir succession.

United States Lee Howard Senate House of Representatives United States of America Congress quartermaster-General Ugger Secretary of War Appomattox

Shot at Rome's Chief of Police in daylight

Rare Ga March 3. Chief Charles L Harris stood by Todd's grocery when an unknown shooter fired. The bullet missed his head by a foot and shattered a glass window. It likely came from the Masonic Temple across Broad Street, with no witnesses hearing the report. Police investigate possible stairway shooter.

Rare Charles L.harris Todd's Broad Street Fourth Avenue Masonic Temple

New County Houses And Prison Stockade Awarded

The county commissioners awarded the contract for new inmate housing at the county farm and a stockade for female prisoners to Smith Construction Co for 2540 dollars. Old houses to be replaced by one large and two or three smaller structures. New facilities will include cooking for inmates and improved comfort. Electric lights to be installed at the courthouse with fixtures to match the building. Work on Mitchells bridge and road to Bogart continues beyond Mrs J W Wier's farm. right of way not yet settled. Commissioner Holman was absent due to illness.

Board of County Commissioners Smith Construction Co Mitchell's Bridge Bogart J. W. Wier Commission Court House Holman

Defense Bought State's Witness in Carmack Slaying Trial

Nashville reports a courtroom drama as defense lawyers purchased the state's autopsy expert Dr Glasgow to testify. The doctor, initially retained by the state, agreed to speak after the defense paid the autopsy costs. His testimony supported that any single fatal wound would have killed Senator Carmack, clarifying the shooting sequence.

Nashville Tenn Col D. B Robin Cooper John D. Sharp United States E. W.carmack McPheetery Glassow Columbia Senator Carmack Glasgow Dr. Glasgow

Cement Men's Meeting Opens Northwestern Cement Convention

A large attendance gathered in Minneapolis on March 2 for the fifth annual Northwestern Cement Products Association convention and exhibition at the Armory. Visitors include architects engineers contractors and block manufacturers from Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota the Dakotas and Montana. The three day event features extensive displays showing cement products across industries. The Boston Transcript notes the cost of a voyage around the world at twenty million dollars.

Cement Minneapolis Minn Northwestern Cement Products' Association Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota North South Dakota Montana Armory The Boston Transcript

Athens Moves to Build Union Passenger Station

City leaders push for a union depot in Athens after the Georgia railroad era begins. A business committee led by E J Bondurant will direct talks with railroad officials to secure a central station at the S A L location, aiming for quick action and city-wide support.

Athens E. J. Bondurant Michael Chamber of Commerce J. N. Webb G. H. Hulme W. B. Jackson W. E. Eppes E. R. Hodgson T. P. Vincent O. H. Arnold J. E. Talmadge, Jr J. Y. Carthers A. H. Davison W. F. Dorsey C. B. Griffith C. M. Snelling H. J. Rowe Bondurant

Texas observes Independence Day as semi holiday

Austin observes the Texas independence anniversary with state offices and courts closed, flags up, and exercises in schools and by patriotic societies. It marks 73 years since the March 2, 1836 meeting at Washington on the Brazos when independence was declared and Sam Houston was re elected commander in chief. David G. Burnet became President and Lorenzi De Zavala Vice President.

Austin Tex Texas Washington Brazos Mexico Sam Houston David G. Burnet New Republic Lorenzi de Zavala

Railroad Charged With Discrimination in Tuskegee

The Alabama State Railroad Commission opened testimony today on charges that the Tuskegee Railroad discriminates in freight and passenger rates in favor of the Tuskegee Industrial Institute, Booker T. Washington's school located in Tuskegee. The line operates trains between Tuskegee and Chehaw, five miles apart, and the case centers on unequal rates for residents and the school.

Tuskegee Ala Alabama_State Railroad Commission Tuskegee Railroad Chehawk Tuskegee Industrial Institute Booker T. Washington School For the

Fleet visit to Japan inspires warm press pleas for friendship

A long feature recounts Japanese coverage of the U S battleship fleet during its world tour. It cites the Japan Advertiser’s fleet supplements, high praise from Prince Ito and Count Okuma, and hopeful calls for enduring U S Japan friendship. The narrative notes welcoming editorials, guides, and entertainments arranged for officers and sailors. A comic encounter with Neptune aboard the Alabama closes the excerpt.

United States Japan Japan Advertiser Yokohama All Japan House of Peers Ilo Korea Perry Count Togo Tsushima Tsushima Straits America Okuma San Francisco Commodore Perry Alabama Neptunus ,Rex

Public Sales and Neptune's Royal Visit on Shipboard

The sheriff held the regular monthly sale at the courthouse with all items sold except the Hancock avenue property. The McGinty place sold for 3450 dollars to R. W. Wilkerson and two Milledge avenue lots sold to J. Y. Dunaway for 300 dollars each. An elaborate Neptune ceremony followed, initiating about 22 officers and 600 enlisted men as Shellbacks aboard the ship, with Dippy, Neptunus Rex, and others present. The voyage continued toward Rio de Janeiro after sightings of Indians on a raft and arrival at the Brazilian port.

Sherif Court House Hancock Avenue Washington Street McGinty R. W. Wilkerson Milledge Avenue Geo. C. Spears J. Y. Dunaway Neptunus Rex Dippy Prudence Columbia Ocean Brotherhood of the Deep Neptune Davy Jones Culgoa Cape Frio Rio de Janeiro Barrosa Tamiyo Tupy

Athens Known That Atters Become Noted After Visit

A fragmented letter from London details a possible visit by the President to Athens and mentions inquiries about publishing references in London papers. It notes expectant exchanges and plans to send copies of pictures and related items to support interest in the city.

Trial of Charles I Wits Lowers Fraud Case in Rome

Reports from Rome, Ga detail the pretinted trial of Charles I Wits on charges of fraudulent infyorve in connection with alleged tread schemes. Prosecutor Carle Tote and Inspector Bay testimony frame a complex case as witnesses discuss land transactions and federal elements in play. The proceedings move through afternoon sessions with defense and judge remarks on evidence and credibility.

Rome Marske I Charles I Pyinley Diséler Carle Parjattua Bay Paan Commie Stoner Mlaleir Max Meyerhar

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