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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1909

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Clarke County Sheriff Sale and County Notices 1909

Legal advertisements from Clarke County Georgia detail a Sheriff sale on the first Tuesday in June 1909 including household goods, tools, wheels, and various property of Haywood and Bush to satisfy a distress warrant. Additional items announce an administrator appointment for Baker Hill, a public road establishment review, and several citations for estate matters, including Twelve Months Support and permanent administration requests.

Georgia Clarke County Said Haywood W. T. Bush Cit. Court of Athens R. L. Moss Mattle Tuck William Je Court of Ordinary S. B. Wingfield J. McNealy Twelve Amour Port Ard Lonnie A. Herring M. B. Herring State OF Georgia Clarke Thomas 1 Todd G. W Hale Hancock Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue Sali State Parkite Mtutre Arius Winterville Thomas T. Todd Georgia Railroad Athens Winterville Athens-Winterville Board of Commissioners Southern Mutual Athens Onier John B. Gamble Said County Towit Cherry Street Baker Hill J. Crawford Eulergy Hull Madison Counity Sito Cornell J. L. Mathews Henry ‘K Forest Pittard

Markets and cotton prices on May 12

York cotton and New York market quotes show tone steady to firm with mixed futures. Middling cotton prices range around 11.72 to 11.90 pence, with 14,000 shares traded in New York. Cotton oil and spot quotations indicate steady to firm markets in Atlanta, New Orleans, Savannah, and Liverpool, while Chicago quotations mirror the exchange activity.

York Cotton New York Chicago Tone Strong Atlanta Liverpool New Orleans Ee Firm Savannah Quiet

Georgia Teachers Converge at Tallulah Falls Convention

The Georgia County School Commissioners Association schedules its annual gathering at Tallulah Falls from June 29 to July 1. State officials Jere M. Found and Jere M. Pound outline speeches and lectures on education, rural schools, and training for teachers, with numerous county educators and professors participating.

Tallulah Falls Atlanta Georgia County School Commissioners’ Association Jere M. Found Habersham County C. W. Grant Tallulah Mildred Rutherford Athens W. C. Wright Putnam County Jere M. Pound R. L. Paine Walton County A. H. Foster Newton G. D. Rucker Milton A. BR. Hutcheson Montgomery Couity J. N. Wall Elbert C. L. Harris Forsyth WS. Howell Merriwethes Comnty J. C. Kind Floyd Norc. Rater Stephens G. G. Strange Tanks Courty B.D. Purcell Wayne Henry Milam Bartow D. GL. Ramest State Normal School W. McCatlin Ttaw TS. Patric G. C., Adams W. If. Maxwell Wy V. AL Fam Coweta E. Jones Chattooga It. Stone Oxford J. O. A. Miller Spalding R. D. Moore Jackson Conemor M Ou Turan Mancock County Lawrence Diefy Henrs John A Tmowell Colquittmpulsory Charles S. Barrett Partners’ Union B. Ridley Pike B. Gresham Burke Normal School E. C. Branson Jn Mi Paris Milledgeville CS. Clos W. V. Lanier Jenkins County Wright Grady Walter Mc[Michael Randolph Ph Newton Brunswick J. W. Bivins Crisp County F. L. Florence Morgan H. J. Arnett Screven Wlr. Smith Tift County F. J. Dodd Campbell C. R. Ware Gwinnett Byron Collins Early County B. H. Pearman Hart Sesson JH. Deloach State College of Agriculture F. H. Harris State Board of Health D. C. Barrow University of Georgia A. M. Soule

Athens Rail Rate Petition Draws Numerous Supporters

Nearly a dozen letters support the Georgia Railroad request to raise passenger rates from 2 1 4 to 2 1 2 cents per mile. Athens Chamber of Commerce resolutions urge fair rates to spur improvements. Several business leaders, bankers, and a Millen manufacturer back the petition, while two Athens officials oppose it. The controversy highlights pricing fairness among Georgia lines serving Athens and surrounding towns.

Aim Avlanta Georgia Railroad Railroad Commission Athens Chamber of Commerce Athens W. F. Patilla Decatur Thetias FP Patilla Milledgeville R. Kild W. W. Patterson Central Bank and Trust Corporation of Atlanta Anl WN. Coleman Culverton J. W. McMillen Millenceville Georgia Road WS. Rogers W. S. Elkin W. H. Herndon Social Circle M. Brand Lithonia Andersonville Henry Wirz J. B. Paraker Ohio T. P. Bell Bell Wirz Americus Elberton Elbert Light Infantry F. L. Palmer Augusta

May outlaw ice tea next in Alabama

The Alabama supreme court rules the May 12 bill to outlaw the manufacture and sale of beverages like Hop Jack is good. Dissenting judges Anderson Mayfield and Sayre fear the bill may set a precedent that could outlaw ice tea and similar drinks nationwide.

Alabama Montgomery Ala Supreme Court Anderson Mayfield Sayre

Texas Firemen Meet in Convention

Gainesville Texas May 12 Today opens one of the biggest conventions and tournaments of the Texas Firemen association with forecast record attendance as visitors arrive from across the state. Gainesville is decorated and the entertainment program promises unusual excellence.

Texas Firemen Gainesville Texas Texas Firemen’s Association

Old Tin Cans May Be Utilized in Athens

Athens may reuse discarded tin cans as a new local industry. Mayor Dorsey received a letter from Ted Warren of New York requesting data on cans recycled here and details about Warren’s process. The city hopes to attract Warren’s plant, viewing it as a welcome addition to small industries.

Athens Dorsey Ted Warren New York City Mr. Warren

Minister Prays as Swain Murder Trial Ends in Mistrial

Mount Vernon Ga May. Judge J H Martin granted a mistrial on motion by defense in the Swain case amid a warden’s prayer that implied guilt. Rev. Joe McDaniel, brother-in-law of Beazley, opened court with prayer as trial halted after the first argument. The sensational killing involved Beazley and a daughter who testified Swain forced her into a compromising situation and described the fatal confrontation. Swain may face new jury and bond arrangements. he will be returned to jail and likely sent to Savannah.

Mount Vernon Joe McDanivk Jordan Swain Atlegminster W. C. Bexzi Haids Arte Attedg & Phu J. H. Martin John R. Cooper John R. Cooper For the Defense It Was Stated That Mr. Methaniel Swain Die Ainte Prioner Savannah Chatham County Mr. McDaniel Beazley Edna Forkley

Southern battle flags returned from Selma ceremony

Huntsville Alabama May 12 The battle flags carried by the Alabama Tigers rifle scouts captured by the Fourth Ohio Cavalry at Selma May 12 1865 were returned to their former owners today with Ohio veterans support and governor Harmon approval. A Ohio delegation led by John A. Pitts presented the flags to Mrs Charles G Brown president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in a pleasant ceremony.

Huntsville Ala Alabama Tigers Ohio Cavalry Selma Ohio Veterans Harmon Ohio John A. Pitts Cincinnati Charles G. Brown United Daughters of the Confederacy

No Jim Crow Laws For New York Automobiles

New York Supreme Court ruling bars sightseeing car operators from enforcing a color line on passengers and declares attempts to establish Jim Crow practices in public conveyances illegal, signaling a civil rights stance in the state.

New York Eupreme

Bank crook Davis in Washington jailed for fraud

John C. Davis, once Wilmington attorney, is jailed in Washington’s first precinct police station. He claims immense alleged debts exceed a quarter million from fraud schemes tied to the Potomac Building and Loan Association run by his brother Martin T. Davis. Investigators doubt recoveries exist, while victims include Miss Nellie McKeown and Chief of Police Goods of Alexandria. Davis pledges to repay.

Washington First Precinct John C. Davis Wilmington N. C United States Davis Bank of Heaven How Sire Martin T. Davis Davis Brothers Wilington State Insane Asylum North Carolina State Hospital For the Raleigh Potomac Building and Loan Association Peter Paul Davises Nellie McKeowan Police Goods Alexandria Thomas A. Owens River Pilot John Davis Anita Graever Nellie Keown

Milledgeville Asylum Officials Seek Independent Probe

Milledgeville officials including Superintendent L. M. Jones and trustees urge Governor Hoke Smith to appoint a commission to investigate recent charges against the state sanitarium. They deny abuse claims, note past reforms such as abandoning manacles and padded cells, and propose a cautious, thorough inquiry to avoid sensational accusations and protect patients' welfare.

Ulm Auanta Hoke Smith State Sanitarium Milledgeville Thomas G. Lawson Boams of Trustees Smith Lawson Dr. Powell Lis Atlanta Augusta Chronicle Tom Watson Jeffersonian Magazine R. E. Dunnington Manuel Dunnington L. M. Jones J. M. Whitaker R. C. Swing E. M. Greene Y. A. Littie L. P. Longino H. Yabrough N. P. Walker J. W. Mobrey O. J. Cranston

Chicago Girl Dances Herself to Death at Hall

Marie Fron, a young Chicago girl, danced herself to death after an all night public dance at a hall. She reportedly had a frail constitution but could not resist the music. She warned her parents she might overdo it, but danced until she fainted and had to be carried out. She died later in a hospital.

Chicago DEA Marie Fron

New league opens western Canada baseball season

Winnipeg reports the newly formed era Canada baseball league launches its first championship run with Edmonton visiting Calgary Medicine Hat in Lethbridge Regina meeting Moose Jaw and Brandon playing Winnipeg. The 125 game schedule runs through September 6.

Winnipeg Man Era Canada Baseball League Edmonton Calgary Medicine Lethbridge Regina Moose Jaw Brandon

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