Clarke's Courthouse Opens as One of State's Finest
The new Clarke County courthouse, used this week for the first time, is praised as one of the state’s best and most handsome. The extensive basement houses vaults, records, and storage with elevator access, while the ground floor features offices for the tax receiver, clerk, sheriff, tax collector, school superintendent, and other county officials. The second floor contains the superior and city court rooms with multiple entrances, jury rooms, judges’ offices, and witness areas.
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Washington Street
J. H. Dorsey
County Commissioners
E. J. Crawford
W. A. Jackson
H. H. Linton
T. H. Dozier
Board of Education
R. C. Orr
Carlisle Cobb
Ben H. Barrow
E. J. Smith
Smith
Dorsey
Superior Court
City Court
Judge West
Solcitor Upson
Brownie Band Cantata At Colonial Theater Tonight
Tonight at the Colonial Theater the Brownie Band Cantata by public school children under Miss Ross features a pageant for the school fund. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children not in the play. curtain at 8 30.
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Colonial Theater
Miss Ross
Burrows Elected President of Southern Baptist Convention
Nashville May 13 Dr Lan sing Burrows of Americus Georgia was chosen president at the convention opening session. The five day sessions heard mission board reports showing progress most favorable.
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Associated Press
Nashville, Tenn
Lansing Burrows
Americus
Southern Baptist Convention
Specials for Today at Josseys
Fresh country eggs fresh lot fries fresh lot hens Ga raised beans fresh lot Irish potatoes fresh lot squash fresh lot tomatoes fresh lot select lemons fresh lot white and green cabbage fresh lot Jersey butter do not delay your order for the supply is limited phone 1176.
Daughter of the Hills drama stars Laura Sawyer
Laura Sawyer headlines The Daughter of the Hills described as a pastoral romance set in ancient Rome under Nero. A gentle shepherdess weds a brutal gladiator and subtly transforms him, offering a spiritual victory over savagery and a Bethlehem mood.
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Laura Sawyer
the Hills
Rome
Nero
Bethlehem
Home Workers of the Baptist Tabernacle Meet This Thursday
The Home Workers of the Baptist Tabernacle will hold their regular meeting this Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Tabernacle.
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the Tabernacle
the Baptist Tabernacle
Tampico Occupied as Federal withdrawal completes
Tampico evacFederal troops left by rail as the final assault by Constitutionalists began. Rear Admiral Mayo reported Federal gun boats moved from the Panuco river and anchored near foreign warships. In Juarez, officials said General Pablo Gonzales forces were occupying Tampico. Randolph Summerlin, American marine killed at Vera Cruz, was buried in Douglas GA today. funeral slated for tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Tampico
Navy Department
Mayo
Admiral Mayo
Panuco River
Juarez
Constitutionalist
Constitutionalists
Pablo Gonzales
Douglas
Randolph Summerlin
Vera Cruz
Willachoochee
Prizes Awarded in Confederate Essay Contest
The Daughters of the Confederacy rewarded students in the Georgia Battles of the Civil War essay contest. Winners include Roy Mayfield 97.5 for 5th grade, Charles Sanford 96.5 for 7th grade, and Margaret Anderson 95 for 6th grade. Honorable mention went to Albert Snelling 93 and Nadia Heard 90. Prizes were five dollars in gold from the Laura Rutherford Chapter Mrs. T. F. Green and Major John E. Talmadge Sr, delivered at schools by Mrs. M. W. Welch and Mrs. E. A. Crawford.
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Daughters of the Confederacy
Georgia
Roy Mayfield
College Avenue
Charles Sanford
Baxter Street
Margaret Anderson
Meigs Street
Albert Snelling
Nadia Heard
Katherine Park
Baxterz Street
Charles Thomason
College Avenue School
Laura Rutherford
T. F. Green
John E. Talmadge
Percen
M. W. Welch
E. A. Crawford
Mathews Case Tried Today In Superior Court
The serious indictment against Ellie Mathews, found by the grand jury Monday, will be heard in the superior court today. Attorneys Mahaffey and Tomas appointed to defend the young man have been energetic in building defenses, aiming to prove the defendant is not as guilty as the indictment suggests.
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Ellie Mathews
Mahaffey
Tomas
Fresh Garden Produce At Arnold & Abney
Local market listing shows snap beans yellow squash new potatoes head lettuce ripe tomatoes and other fresh items. Arnold & Abney and Bennts offer phone numbers 1076 and 742 for orders.
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Arnold & Abney
Griffeth Dies After Illness. Noted Oconee County Official
Frank P. Griffeth aged 64 a longtime receiver for Oconee county died at home while his brother reported the illness. Survived by wife and three daughters and a son he was uncle to local business figures and residents of Athens Eastville Stat ham and Oconee county. Funeral at old home church with Dr G A Nunnally and Rev W M Saye officiating in the new wing dedication context.
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Frank P. Griffeth
M. G. Griffeth
Oconee County
Aiktieyile
Toar
Fteth
James Y. Carithers
Athens
Griffeth Bros
Griffeth Brothers
Griffeth Implement Company
J. H. Griffeth
Michael
Eastville
A. G. Simms
Statham
O. C. Bradberry
George Griffeth
Epi Old Home Church
Vey
G. A. Nunnally
South Carolina
W. M. Saye
Wife of G W Raiden Found Dead in Home on College Ave
Mrs. George W. Raiden, about fifty plus, was seated with her Bible on her lap when found dead yesterday around 6 pm at her College avenue residence. Husband died years ago in Texas. Survived by three sisters and three brothers, two daughters Florrie and Estelle Raiden. Funeral at 4 pm from home with Rev R E Neighbour officiating. interment in old family cemetery near Hull. Pallbearers named W C Wingfield R C Campbell F C Thornton Howard Johnson John Elliott Fred L Davis.
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George W. Raiden
College Avenue
Texas
James Mathews
Ters
Lula
Cliva Mathews
W. H. Bullock
Hull
William
M. P
H. L. Mathews
Florrie
Estelle Raiden
R. E. Neighbour
Tabernacle
Old Family
Messrs
W. C. Wingfield
R. c. Campbell
F. C. Thornton
Howard Johnson
John Elliott
Fred L. Davis
Women Faint at Marines Funeral in Two Cities
Reports from Philadelphia Chicago and Cambridge detail crowds viewing the Vera Cruz dead and causing fainting spells and injuries. Notables attended and police were required to manage the crush as the bodies of Marines Meisenberg Glahem Haggerty and others lay in state.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Abraham Lincoln
Independence Hall
Gee, McKenzie, Poinsett
Charles Allen Smith
Vera Cruz
Chicago
Samuel Meisenberg
Vera Crus
Satie K L. Glahem
Ath Kote
Cambridge
Mass
Daniel W. Haggerty
Arraigned for murder in Whitehall road fight
Yesterday morning a man was arraigned for murder in a Whitehall road incident where the dead man attacked him with a bottle in a general fight. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced by Judge Brand to ten years.
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Sawins
Will Carter
Whitehall Road
Brand
First County Board of Tax Assessors Organizes
Yesterday the first county board of tax assessors elected by the county board of commissioners under last year’s law organized and began work on the digest. The three assessors are C. B. Griffith, Jack F. Jackson, and Geo. H. Turmond. They will evaluate property for fair valuation.
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County Board of Commissioners
C. B. Griffith
Jack F. Jackson
Geo. H. Turmond
No City Court Adjourned for Next Week in Athens
Judge West announced the regular term of the city court of Athens will not be held next week. The jail has been cleared and office changes and other reasons caused the adjournment. Jurors summoned for May 18th likely will not report until further court direction.
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City Court of
Athens
West
PATSIE'S MILLIONS Segues At Majestic With Bentley and Appler
Majestic presents a change of program by the Bentley and Appler Musical Comedy Company. The show features real comedy and strong voices with song hits. Pictures only reels are shown from 11 00 a m to 4 30 and 5 30 to 7 30.
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the Majestic
Bentley and Appler
Veteran John G Daniel In Critical Condition At Home
John G Daniel, long time resident on Lumpkin street, is critically ill with a severe spinal trouble. He was feared to not survive last night but friends hope for any sign of improvement soon.
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John G. Daniel
Lumpkin Street
Peddler purse snatching leads to yearlong sentence
Ozzie Rucker, a Black youth, was charged with snatching a purse containing 35 dollars from Geo Lord, a peddler on the public highway. He received a twelve month sentence for the robbery.
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Ozzie Rucker
Geo. Lord
Grand Jury Week Reports From Commissioners and Officers
Commissioners report to the grand jury this week along with records and accounts from several officers. The proceedings compile official submissions as part of the grand jury agenda.
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Grand Jury
Bald Jack Rose Sticks To His Story In Becker Trial
New York May 13 The cross examination of Bald Jack Rose inform er in the trial of Charles Becker charged with instigating the murder of Herman Rosenthal was finished today. Rose smiled as he left the stand admitting minor discrepancies from yesterday and from the first trial. He insisted his present story is complete. Fire alarm mix ups on River Street and Hill near Chase crossing caused no fire.
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Associated Press
New York
Bald Jack Rose
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Rose
River Street
Hill
Chase Crossing
Pope and Baxter
M. P. Mathews
Thomas Street
Burglary and Larceny Convictions Reported in Local Case
Sanders Kinney was found guilty of burglary and larceny in the Dorsey store case but awaits sentence by Judge Brand. Joe Brooks was convicted of taking clothing from the same store and fined 100 dollars or twelve months in jail.
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Sanders Kinney
E. H. Dorsey
Brand
Joe Brooks
Retail Merchants to Convene Regular Meeting Tonight
The Athens Retail Merchants Protective Association will hold its regular meeting this evening at 8:30 in its rooms on the sixth floor of the Holman building. Vital business will be discussed.
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Athens Retail Merchants’ Protective Association
Holman Building
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