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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1913

Page

2

Bank official bonds set in wreck case in habeas ruling

Judge Brand rules R H McCrary and J W Griffith may post bond after indictment, despite earlier limits. McCrary bond set at 6500 dollars and Griffith at 12000 dollars. Sheriff Jackson to approve bonds with suitable sureties as legal actions proceed. Attorneys for both sides listed, with prosecutions led by Solicitor General Gamble.

R. H. McCrary Atheny Bank Brand Chambers W. Jackson C.H. Brand Walter E. Jackson J. W. Griffith McCrary Mr. Griffin B. H. Sibley Union Point Hamilton McWhorter, Jr Lexington D. C John B. Gamble Mr. McCrary B. K. Lumpkin, Sr E. K. Lumpkin, Jr H. M. Rylee Lst W. M. Smith T. 8. Mell G. C. Thomas

Judge Brand Refuses to Fire Bogart Mayor and Aldermen

In Bogart Georgia Judge Brand dissolves the restraining order and declines to remove the mayor and council. Citizens had sought an injunction to halt a town expenditure and called for dissolving the municipal government. The court noted prior borrowings of 600 dollars for a school project, repaid from 1912 tax funds, and upheld the mayoral team in office.

Brand Bogart, Ga Bogart W. B. Aiken Oconee Superior Court Chambers Clarke Superior Court Thornton L. C. Crow W. A. Nunnally Co. H. Brand Western Cirent

Famous Italian Concert Band to Play Here Monday and Tuesday

Saracina's Italian Concert Band, headlining on the Keith Circuit, will perform Monday and Tuesday at the Colonial Theater. The group, praised as America's best small concert band, features Sig. Montanari, a renowned baritone virtuoso, and includes notable players such as Sig. Badnelli. John Philip Sousa lauded the band after hearing it in Macon, calling it pleasing to music lovers and predicting a rare treat for Athens audiences.

Saracina Macon Keith Colonial Theater United States Sig Montanari America John Philip Sousa Sig. Badnelll Liberati Jules Levy Macon News and Telegraph Athens Macon News Tomor Row Milledgeville Grand Theater Rocco Saracina

No New Developments in Phagan Murder Case

Reports from Atlanta stated there were no new developments in the Phagan murder case despite wild rumors of confessions of Lee riots and lynching threats. The coroner will resume the investigation Monday amid intense excitement. authorities warned of potential trouble if tensions flare.

Atlanta Lee Phagan

May Die From Injuried Fall On Lumpkin Street

Mr. Ike Dottery, who fell from a moving wagon on Lumpkin street ten days ago and struck his head, is not expected to live. He has been conscious only briefly, with periods of delirium, and several adults have had to restrain him. Friends fear the outcome from a seemingly minor accident.

Ike Dottery Lumpkin Street

John Lawrence Players end run with Classmates at Colonial

The Banner reports the last appearance of the John Lawrence Players in Classmates at the Colonial with a 3 45 matinee and an evening show. A reception follows on the stage as friends bid them farewell. The stock company is praised as among the best seen south with a respectful, admiring reception. Hopeful note that Mr Lawrence and his troupe may return to Athens soon.

John Lawrence Lawrence Athens

Georgia Debaters to Face Washington and Lee Tonight

This evening at 8:30 in the chapel the Georgia team to represent the state in intercollegiate debate faces Washington and Lee on the labor unions issue. Georgia also plays Tulane in New Orleans with music by Walters Orchestra, promising a good crowd.

Georgia Washington and Lee Tulane New Orleans Walter

Local traders advertise horses hens strawberies and band notes

Nice Saddle and Harness Horses’ offer fine saddle and harness horses at a stable today by F. Y. Allgood. Arnold & Abney promote large fat hens and fresh strawberries. The Musicians of Macon entertained crowds with Montanari delivering a baritone solo and Saracina leading the band with notable credit.

F. Y. Allgood Macon Montanari Saracina

Pittard Reconsiders Role on Clarke County Board

Winterville Ga May 2 1913 Commissioner John T Pittard retracts his resignation decision after Grand Jury statement clarifying no reflection on him. Martin J Abney presented appeals from citizens and grand jury members urging Pittards continued service to Clarke County.

Martin J. Abney John T. Pittard Pittard Board of County Commissioners A. E. Griffith Thos. P. Vincent J. W. Chipley H. L. Pope Geo. H. Palmer W. H. Davis M. M. Arnold R. B. Dizon Tom Comer E. H. Youngkin W. J. Tuck E. C. Jackson H. T. Huggins C. L. Proctor E. Suddeth T. R. Crawford George H. Thurmond T. W. Shackelford Jno W. Noel Me. Abney Abney Clarke County Grand Jury Winterville Athens Georgia John T, Pittard

Rev Henry Newton Died at Ninety Oldest UGA Alumnus

The Rev Henry Newton aged ninety, oldest University of Georgia alumnus, died at midnight. Survived by two sons Charles H Newton of Athens and Thomas C Newton of Washington DC, and daughter Mrs W B Reynolds of Milledgeville. Funeral at 5 pm from Prince Avenue house, Rev S J Cartledge officiating. interment in Oconee Cemetery. A landmark Presbyterian minister and civic figure in Athens.

Henry Newton University of Georgia Atlanta Newton Chales H. Newton Thomas C. Newton Washington, D. C Athens W. B. Reynolds Mildgeville Prince Avenue S. J. Cartledge Oconee Cemetery

Murder and near lynching in Gwinnett county

Gwinnett County sheriff and officers detained a suspect after a fatal axe attack on George Seay of Duluth. Seay died en route to Atlanta after severe head wounds. Will Gathright, a Black man, was held for investigation. a mob briefly seized him before he was returned to Lawrenceville jail. The case prompted a requested special court term and prompted inquests.

Brand Gwinnett County Lawrenceville Banner George Seay Duluth Atlanta Jones Will Gathright Begro Garner Gathright Lawrencesville Yesteray Will Garthright Norcross H.C. Seay

Georgia Triumphs Over Tennessee In High-Scoring Circus of a Baseball Day

Georgia led Tennessee 15 to 3 in a spacious Sanford Field showcase. Captain McWhorter and Ginn sparked the offense with multiple hits, steals, and a trio of McWhorter home runs as Georgia’s early bursts sealed the win despite Tennessee’s late substitutes.

Sanford Georgia Tennessee Cunningham Covington Sunny Tennessee Nashville Hutcheson McWhorter Ginn Harrison Clements Bob McWhorter Mr Hutcheson Lumpkin Street Rowden

Summary of Baseball Game Event Aided by Pitcher Corley

Unclear OCR fragment notes multiple players and actions including hits, double plays, sacrifices, home runs, and strikeouts. Mentions Corley pitching and Hutcheson striking out, with Beusse umpiring and a 1:50 game time. Contains disjointed lines and several misreads.

Corley Gilbert Bowden McWhorter Clements Ginn Cameron Holden Hutcheson Beusse

Suspect Arrested After Blood Found On Clothes And Mule Harness

Report from Duluth says no eyewitnesses or ground evidence of a fight. Suspicion fell on Garthright. blood found on his clothes and mule harness. Sheriff Garner went to Duluth this morning for an investigation.

Ren F. Askew Garthright Duluth Garner Heis

Local Produce Specials Steady Bargains Offer Fresh Veg

Evaporated peaches 3 pounds for 25 cents and evaporated apples 2 pounds for 25 cents headline a list of canned fruit deals. String beans two quarts for 25 cents and new Irish potatoes sold by the quart. Bell peppers yellow squash ripe tomatoes and turning bunches priced at 10 cents.

Arnold & Abney

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J. W. Griffin Pih- Gan University Chapel J. J. Pittard Gwinnet Rob Gina Hickory Thomason Hawes Raweon Ab. Ginn T. H. Sb. Po Hutchens Rawson Erwin Awtry R. H. Sb A. Smith Ashe DuBerry Lindsey Bibb A Hutcheson R. H. E. Georgia Oe
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