Athens Posts Over Half Million Rise in Property Assessments
City tax assessors report a total year over year increase of 653 570 in property values in Athens with 264 715 added from new buildings. Ward breakdown shows increases and new construction across all four wards, as officials invite owners to inspect and file complaints at city hall during the next ten days.
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Athens
Mallory
Weatherly and
Palmer
Third Ward
Fourth Ward
Funeral today for Mr Thomas Pleasant Vincent
The funeral for Thomas Pleasant Vincent will be held at his Hill street home at 11 o'clock with services by Rev C C Jarrell and Rev Troy Beatty. Interment follows in Oconee cemetery. Active pallbearers from Georgia National and American State banks include R W Sizer and others. banks to close during the service.
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Thomas Pleasant Vincent
Hill Street
Messrs. C. C. Jarrell
Methodist Church
Troy Beatty
Episcopal Church
Oconee Cemetery
Georgia National
Messrs
R. W. Sizer
C. H. Phinizy
W. P. Brooks
E. R. Hodgson, Jr
T. H. Nickerson
L. F. Edwards
H. C. Erwin
D. C. Barrow
Andrew J. Cobb
W. A. Carlton
D. F. Miller
E. I. Smith
J. M. Hodgson
J. W. Barnett
E. Levy
Banks Close For Funeral Services Of Mr T P Vincent
Notice states The Georgia National Bank and The American State Bank will close from 10 30 a m to 12 30 p m Saturday March 14 for funeral services of Mr T P Vincent. Also an advertisement for fresh potato chips from Arnold and Abney bakery.
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T. P. Vincent
Georgia National Bank
American State Bank
Wade
Arnold & Abney
New Evidence Claimed Favorable to Leo M. Frank
New information described as highly favorable to Leo M. Frank was located, suggesting potential impact on the ongoing legal matter. The revelation centers on material that could influence perceptions of guilt or innocence amid the case.
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Leo M. Frank
Motion for New Trial in Frank Case Based on New Affidavits
Atlanta on March 13 Associated Press reports Leo M Frank’s lawyers plan an extraordinary motion for a new trial citing an affidavit by Mrs. J B Simmons of Birmingham alleging a 230 pm murder time and basement screams at the National Pencil factory. Ruby Snipes attests James Conley sought money at the same location.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
J. B. Simmons
Birmingham
Ala
Frank
Ruby Snipes
James Conley
Former Athens man shoots mill clerk in Greenville
Greenville on March 13 reports 20 year old R Emmett Walker was shot dead by 52 year old traveling man G W Tidwell at the Carolina mills. Tidwell says Walker tainted his daughter and refused marriage triggering the fatal confrontation six days after he learned of the alleged relations. The incident followed accusations of Walker and another man taking Tidwell’s daughter and stepmother to a house of ill fame.
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Greenville
S. C
R. Emmett Walker
Carolina Mills
G. W. Tidwell
Clinton
Tidwell
Walker
Train Hold-Up Ends in Death at Manlius Illinois
In a train robbery attempt near Manlius Illinois Arthur Fisher an engineer was killed and deputy sheriffs Leslie Byers Bert Skroglund and station agent wife Mrs Wright were wounded. Robbers fled after a gun battle with the sheriff and posse with one robber killed two captured and the fourth arrested later at Chillicothe Illinois.
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Associated Press
Peoria
Arthur Fisher
Leslie Byers
Bert Skroglund
Wright
Chicago & Northwestern
Manlius
Fisher
Byers
Langly
Chillicothe
Ill
Mrs. John E. Talmadge Sr Laid To Rest
Yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock the funeral was held at the First Presbyterian church for Mrs John E Talmadge Sr with interment in Oconee cemetery The service led by Rev Dr E L Hill praised her life as a beacon and inspiration to all who knew her The church and cemetery were crowded with mourners paying their final tribute to a benediction in life
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John E. Talmadge
First Presbyterian Church
Oconee
E. L. Hill
Bell's Specials Today at 674 Thomas Street
Big lot Fresh Eggus and butter items plus Fresh Florida produce. North Ga Irish Potatoes 20c peck Yellow Yam Potatoes 30c peck Lettuce 5c Florida Cabbage Hand Packed Tomatoes 2 for 15c Fancy Lemons 15c a dozen Baldwin Apples 20c a dozen Coffee at reduced prices White Rabbit Flour 80c per quarter Best Self Rising Flour 75c. All groceries reduced. We want your business on a business basis.
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North Ga
Florida
Thomas Street
Federal court hears two civil cases linked to Carr Boyd bankruptcy
In the Eastern District of Georgia two civil suits arise from Carr Boyd & Co. bankruptcy. First National Bank of Richmond sues J A Borders for 6500 and Empire Cotton Oil Co sues W H T Gillispie for 5420, both on notes payable to Carr Boyd & Co. cases filed in federal court due to bankruptcy. Return day for April term is March 24.
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Federal Court
Northern District of Georgia
Cornett
First National Bank of
Richmond
J. A. Borders
Banks County
Georgia
Empire Cotton Oilpany
Newcastle County
Dela
W. H. T. Gillispie
Messrs. Borders and
Gillispie
Carr, Boyd & Co
Delaware
Friday the Thirteenth Replenishes Depleted County Chain Gang
Friday the Thirteenth yielded a lighter county jail as five able prisoners were released to bolster road and bridge work. Burrell Pope and Gyp Smith were bound over for assault to murder and remanded for bond. Pierce Dorsey faced pistol license charges with a $50 fine or six months. Jim Scott was fined $75 for receiving stolen goods. Wilbur Jefferson received eight months for pointing a pistol. The county gains work output and reduced prison rations while cases await grand jury action.
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Clarke
Burrell Pope
Gyp Smith
Messrs
Frank
Wallace Bell
Swortt
Ziot
Pierce Dorsey
Grand Jury
Jim Scott
State Normal School
Wilbur —.Jefferson
Panama Canal Literature Circulation Budget Voted
Dr James Brown Scott of the Carnegie Endowment told the Senate lobby committee the endowment seeks more than 30000 dollars to circulate Panama canal literature. He cited a million pamphlets on repeal of the exemption clause and 7000 copies of Senator Root’s speech mailed nationwide.
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Panama Canal
Associated Press
Washington
James Brown Scott
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Senate Lobby Committee
Dr. Scott
Senator Root
Frank
Puzzling Window Letters At Jay Epting's Store
Jay H. Epting Company offers a ten dollar prize for solving a thirty missive letter puzzle displayed in their Broad Street window. Four hundred workers attempted the solution yesterday without success as the winner must match a sealed sentence known to the proprietor.
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Jay Epting
Detective Burns
Jay H. Epting
Tim
Broad Street
Tiger Cases Set For This Morning
Several alleged tigers are to be before Judge Price for a test today and the recorder will have his hands full handling multiple cases.
Repeal fight over Panama tolls exemption heats up
Washington leaders map a fast Senate and House push next week to repeal the Panama canal act tolls exemption. Sen Owen introduces a Sims bill in the Senate while Rep Adamson leads the House drive for a quick passage with expected margins, despite Democratic opposition on the committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Owen
Adamson
Georgia
Senate Interoceanic Canals Committee
O’gorman
Thornton
Simmons
North Carolina
Chilton
Election Today in 211th District for Justice of the Peace
Voters in the 211th district go to the county courthouse polling place from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to choose a successor to the late Judge J F Foster among four candidates Carlisle Cobb Young Davis P J Smith and Chas T Young.
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J. F. Foster
County Court House
Carlisle Cobb
Young Davis
P. J. Smith
Chas. T. Young
Fresh Groceries and Produce Specials at Buchwalds Today
Today at Buchwalds Finest Yellow yams 30c per peck New Irish potatoes Fresh Florida cabbage and green turnip salad. Jockey Club Coffee 32c per pound Finest hand packed tomatoes 26c can Also a full line of Fancy and Staple groceries Prompt delivery 646 Strawberries 25c per quart Red Ripe Tomatoes Head Lettuce Old Fashion Pound Cake Angel Food Cake 25c
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Jockey Club
Art Critic Reviews Athens Exhibition of 48 Paintings
An Athens library exhibition opens tonight showcasing 48 paintings selected for quality. Critic praises the diverse range of landscapes and figures by American artists, noting strong works by Waugh, Schofield, and Mur phi. The show emphasizes craftsmanship, with careful hanging by Miss Lucy M. Stanton and a focus on portraying nature’s moods.
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Lucy M. Stanton
Waugh
W. Elmer Schofield
New York
Berkshire Hills
Berkshire
Herman Dudly Murphy
Turquoise Sea
Murphy
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