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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1915

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Judge disqualifies over kin ties in Griffin bank case

Judge Brand ruled he could not preside over the Griffin case due to being a fifth cousin to a depositor and to a debtor in the bank. Judge Daniel will sit May 31 to try the case, the third trial since the bank closure two years prior.

Brand Griffin R. T. Daniel J. W. Griffin Robert T. Daniel Judge Brand Daniel Court of Appeals Supreme Court Clarke County John ’ Ge Holden T. F. Kelford Geo. C. Thomas

Shelton Bank Indictment To Be Called In Superior Court

W H Shelton president of the former Citizens Bank and Trust Co faces an indictment for law violations as a bank officer. He has been in frail health and may not endure trial today but the case is set for opening at 9 o clock with jurors witnesses and parties to be present. Other bank cases and the State v John Potter involving a fatality are also on the docket for this term.

J. W. Griffin Messrs Holden Thomas Shackelford Solicitor General Green Tuck Griffin W. H. Shelton Citizens Bank and Trust Co Shelton of State John Potter Adolphus Richards State R. W. Woods Old Citizens Bank and Trust Company Woods Fortson R. T. Daniel Athens the Woods

Woods Case Against R W Woods Set For Monday

The State charges R W Woods with embezzlement tied to Citizens Bank and Trust. The Woods trial was moved to Monday due to the Griffin case delay, with many witnesses and jurors summoned as crowds are expected.

Notice of store hours and weekend closure

Customers are informed that our stores will close every day at 13 o'clock with Saturdays observed as a specific closure day.

Georgia Tech Series Draws Record Crowds in Atlanta

Georgia and Georgia Tech lacings fared in a dramatic weekend series as crowds swelled beyond prior records. The Friday and Saturday games start at 3 30 with general admission 50 cents and reserved seats selling fast. Georgia players and fans rallied, with John Henderson and Ed Hitchcock delivering crucial plays as Athens presses to support its team on the road to victory.

Georgia Tech Bean Georgia-Tech Dame Fortune Georgia Tech Denchey Tthem Hilich John Henderson Hitchcock John Henderson Atlanta Athens

Central Market Offers Wide Fresh Produce and Meats Today

The ad lists beef veal pork and fresh eggs at 20c a dozen, turnip salad 15c peck, tomatoes 20c a dozen, snap beans 10c a quart, irish potatoes 10c quart, beets celery cabbage and onions with phone contact 741. A French Nut Carafsele today 39c and a note to advertise warts.

London War News Reports Fresh Frontline Actions

AP dispatch from London notes two major battles ongoing at Arras and the Belgian coast while Dar danelles actions and other fronts continue. German forces press at Ypres with gas and heavy artillery. British lines hold as brush and infantry collide. Russians undertake stubborn defense in Galicia and seek to halt German onrush. Baltic Russians push back raiders near Mitau.

Associated Press London Arras Belsian Coast Galicia Dardanelles Armes Baltic Mitau

Anti German feeling surges across England after Lusitania sinking

Reports from London on May 11 describe a broad anti German mood with laborers refusing German-born workers and riots in several cities. Petitions to the attorney general urged action against alien enemies, with protests planned nationwide.

England Associated Press London Lusitania Liverpool Manchester Salford Birkenhard Stock Corn Baltic Lloyds House of Commons

Wilson Near Decision on Lusitania Response to Germany

Washington observers report President Wilson virtually decided to draft a note to Germany demanding guarantees against repeated attacks after the Lusitania sinking. Cabinet discussions and White House telegrams show broad support for a firm, dignified response, with no immediate move to war and plans to seek assurances before any drastic action.

Associated Press Washington Wilson United States Germany Gulflight Lusitantia Lusitania Gissmore White House William

Brooks Body Found In Georgia Woods After Weeks Missing

The body of 25 year old Robert L. Brooks Jr. was found in Madison county near Peyton Mill road in Georgia. Police noted gruesome injuries and possible alcohol involvement while the family reported his habit of leaving home for weeks at a time and not telling relatives his whereabouts.

Danielsville Robert L. Brooks, Jr Robert L. Brooks Peyton Mill Road W. J. Tomlinson Collins Tomlinson R. L. Brooks, Sr Brooks Young Brooks Athens Wall Street Madison County

Man awarded two hundred dollars in check dishonor suit

Yesterday in superior court the jury awarded J. Binsin $200 in the case against Citizens Bank and Trust Company for checks dishonored though funds were on deposit. The plaintiff had sued for $10,000 claiming damages from the alleged bad check incident and noted an arrest in South Carolina.

J. 8. Pinsin Citizens Bank Nd Trust Company Citizens Bank South Carolina

What will YOU do with Christ tonight

Coverage of Torrey union meeting in Athens May 11 1915 notes afternoon Bible study on Prayer According to God's Will and evening tent services with Dr Torrey. The sermon urges immediate personal acceptance or rejection of Christ and contrasts divine kingship with Pontius Pilate to stress treason in denying Jesus.

Union First Methodist Church Torrey Union First Methodist Christ Pilate Jesus Herod Seines Barabas Athens Peter John the Beloved Paul the Mighty Pilates Herods Judases God

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