Petition Refused For Porter Prohibition Case In Athens Council
At the regular monthly meeting Judge G C Thomas pleaded for leniency in Porters prohibition sentence, arguing repentance and nonrepresentation, but the council declined the request. The meeting also addressed hack licenses, damages claims, Alderman Harris resignation, and appointed election managers for school and street bond elections set for March 25 1913 in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Thomas
R. L. Porter
Porter
Thomas
Court of Appeals
C. H. Brand
Jodge Brand
Council
Allara
Central of Georgia Bridge Reopened After 42 Hours of Work
A bridge over the marsh in Carleton's field near the city was rebuilt in forty two hours by a thirty man crew under Superintendent M A Ramsey of the Macon division. Seven carloads of material arrived as trains were restored to normal service this morning with passenger train nineteen scheduled for 10 30 last night and traffic resumed as before. Fresh Crisco and seed Irish potatoes advertised by Arnold and Abney in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central of Georgia Railway
Carleton
Handa
M. A. Ramsey
Macon
Hands
Athens Public Library Moves to New HQ in City
The Athens Public Library relocates from Haselton Music House on College Avenue to the Electric Shop on Clayton Street, the Athens Railway and Electric Company’s new sales site. Hours are 11 30 to 1 30 daily. The growing collection and zeal of local young women promise a premier city library in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Public Library
Haselton Music House
College Avenue
Clayton Street
Athens Railway and Electric Company
South Cap
Two Bankruptcy Petitions Filed In Northern District of Georgia
Yesterday in the office of Commissioner Walter G. Cornett two bankruptcy petitions were filed. A voluntary petition by Jas G Cooper a farmer of Statham Jackson County with assets 7152.18 and liabilities 12120.25. An involuntary petition by A S Richardson for W T Johnson & Son and individuals with assets around five to six thousand and liabilities eight to nine thousand. No Athens creditors listed. In three months many petitions have been filed by farmers, many small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Cornett
United States Court of the
Northern District of Georgia
Jas. G. Cooper
Statham
Jackson
G A. Johns
Winder
A. S. Richardson
Hartwell
W. T. Johnson & Son
W. T. Johnson
Andrew Johnson
Athens
Delightful Comedy Pleases a Good Audience at Colonial
A warm reception greeted the Lawrence Players last night at the Colonial theater where a delightful comedy mixed with sentiment drew a well filled house. The performers showcased versatility with a stronger bill than earlier in the week and urged patrons to attend today’s matinee and the rest of the run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theater
Lawrence
Athens
Lawrence Players
Sealshipt Oysters Fresh Today at Arnold and Abney
Advertisement notes fresh Sealshipt Oysters available from Arnold and Abney. It mentions a Children’s Matinee Colonial today along with a Ladies Matinee Colonial today priced at 10 and 20 cents. The item reads like a compact local ad with multiple offers for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold & Abney
Braves Train in Camp for Season in Boston
Bosston Globe staff reports another tough day of practice for the Boston Braves NL squad as morning and afternoon sessions push their training forward. Weather ranged from cloudy to sunny with Stallings directing infield, pitching, and batting drills while Rod Rariden debates signing price and two catchers Brown and Whaling arrive. A revised exhibition schedule from Nickerson lists games from March 6 to 29 against Vanigans, Cobb’s Boston, University of Georgia, Atlanta, and Toronto before northbound trips with Charlotte, Richmond, Baltimore, and Washington. A K T conclave of Godfrey De Bouillon Commandery No 14 will meet with Red Cross conferral at the asylum Friday evening. Turnip salad ad mentions Anderson Bros. phone 476.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosston Globe
Braves
Boston National League Baseball
Stallings
Mitchell
Rariden
Devogt
Gonzales
James
Paul Strand
Strand
Rube” Marquard
Marquard
Red Sox
Bill Rariden
Brown
Nickerson
Vanigans
Boston
Ty Cobb
Athens
University of Georgia
Atlanta
Toronto
Charlotte
Richmond
Baltimore
Washington
Cobb
Tyrus
Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery
No. 14
K. T
Order of the Red Cross
H. R. Palmer
Em. Com
H. H. Brand
Ross Crane Tonight Opens Last Alkahest Lyceum Series
Ross Crane the cartoonist brings canvases crayons and clay to the State Normal School auditorium for the final Alkahest Lyceum program of the season. He performs clever entertaining and inspirational art with live drawing caricatures clay modeling and a piano burlesque. The show begins at 8 15 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Crane
Alkahest Lyceum
State Normal School
Jossey's Pure Food Store Friday Money Savers
An old style advertisement from Jossey's Pure Food Store outlines low prices and savings on groceries. Special weekend deals include eggs at 22c a dozen, various meats, fruits, vegetables, canned goods, and other staples with emphasis on discounting and passing profits to customers. Phone number 1176.
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Jossey’s
New York
Phone
Wanted in Elbert Arrestees Held in Athens
Two white men named Harper and Rice were arrested in the city by local police and held for Elbert County sheriff Lill to transport to Elberton. They are alleged to be wanted on warrants for cheating and swindling in connection with a garage bill. Mr. J. G. Deadwyler of Carlton is visiting. SEED SWEET POTATOES advertised.
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Harper and Rice
Lill
Elbert County
Elberton
Ainsworth to Preach Baccalaureate Sermon at Georgia
Rev W N Ainsworth D D president of Wesleyan Female College in Macon Ga has accepted the invitation of the University of Georgia chancellor to deliver the annual baccalaureate sermon at next June commencement. He came to Macon from Savannah where he led the largest Methodist church. Other speakers include Judge Emory Speer of Macon and Associate Justice Joseph R Lamar of the Supreme Court for alumni day and the graduating class.
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W. N. Ainsworth
D. D
Wesleyan Female College
University of Georgia
W.N. Ainsworth
Macon
Ainsworth
Savannah
Old Girls’ College
Hig Church
The
Uni
Emory Speer
United States Courts of
Southern District
Joseph R. Lamar
United States Supreme Court
Old Georgia
Last Call For Free Cooking School Mrs Siple Ends Today
The Athens cooking class concludes this afternoon at three o'clock at the Georgian Hotel dining room. Mrs. Siple delivers a final message on baking powders after six months of testing in New York and in home cooking. The menu includes Lord Baltimore Cake Lady Baltimore Cake and hot lunch rolls with doughnuts fried in Crisco proving its superiority. Miss Emma Long wins chocolate cake in the prize drawing and a Japanese vase awaits the best new recipe from the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Siple
United States
Crisco
Anid
Lord Baltimore
Lady Baltimore
Buggy Case Court Drags On All Day and Night Jury Hangs
The city court met yesterday after adjournment for Enger vs Fears a dispute over buggy shipments. Purchaser refused delivery citing substandard specs and the plaintiff seeks recovery. The trial extended to midnight with no verdict. mistrial possible. Today’s calendar includes Byrd vs Smith Pendley vs Athens Railway and Electric Dillard vs Hodgson and Constitution Publishing Co vs Parrish and Deadwyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enger Vs. Fears
Byrd Vs. Smith
Pendley
Athens Railway and Electric Company
Dillard
Rockefeller Visits Old Athens Friend in Reunion
John D. Rockefeller is a visitor in Athens staying briefly to meet an old business friend from the west and northwest. The two men, once partners in ventures and travel, enjoyed a happy reunion yesterday. A distant relative with the same name arrived from Augusta to greet J. C. O’Farrell of the Banner Printery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Athens
Mr. Rockefeller
John OD. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Augusta
J. C. O'Farrell
Banner Printery
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Harris
Finance Committee
Col. E. 8
Price
J. C. Payne
Ocohee County
Newton Street
B. Y. Harris
City of
E. S. Price
D. M. Aaron
G. W. Crawford
T. E. Jago
A C. Quillian
W. H. Weatherly
W. J. Whitehead
C Reese
J. H Patman
W A. Mallory
John Bird
W. C. Weatherford
J. W. Woods
Patat
T. R. Crawford
Geo. H. Palmer
Geo. Collins
Pete Petropol
Talford Smith
R. R. Hinesly
F. P. Griffeth
J. T. Gholston
W. A. Weatherly
Louis Camak
Central OF Georgia
Children’s Matinee Colonial Today
Matinee Colonial Today
Sec
Anderson Bros
Crane
State’ Normal School
Josseys
Pure Food Store
Elbert
J. G. Deadwyler
Carlton
City
Nancy Hall
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