Claud Elder Confesses Implicating White Man in Holbrook Murder
Claud Elder in Watkinsville jail confesses involvement of two Black men and one white man in the Holbrook murder near Watkinsville. He implicates Rich Robinson, Lewis Robinson, and white farmer Ronald Aycock, saying robbery motive and proximity to the scene. Aycock arrested without resistance after the confession, while other suspects deny knowledge.
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Claud Elder
Watkinsville
Frank M.holbrook
A. A. Sullivan
John Wilson
Arthur Barwick
Elder
Athens
Man of God
Rich Robinson
Lewis Robinson
Ronald Aycock
Ognell
Aycock
James D. Price
Farmington
Oconee County
Suicide of Washington Public Schools Chief Reported
Professor Lee Gunnels superintendent of Washington Georgia schools died by his own action in Jefferson Georgia after a day of despondency. He left a note predicting his body would be found in a pond near his father in law's residence. His death shocks Jefferson and recalls his earlier roles at Martin Institute Social Circle and Ball Ground.
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Lee Gunnels
Public Schools
Washington, Ga
Jefferson, Ga
Gunnels
Ros. Meren
Jefferson City
Washington
Jefferson
Martin Institute
Ball Ground
Washington Public Schools
Last Week at the Rink and Music Tonight Notice
The skating rink closes after this week for the summer. This is the last chance to enjoy skating with music tonight. A polo match is set for Wednesday night between two selected teams. Admission for both nights is ten cents. A challenge is issued to the Attanja team for a match game with a likely south test soon.
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At- Tanja
Memorial Exercises for Rev Ellison D Stone at Oconee Street
Memorial services were held Sunday afternoon at Oconee Street Church for Rev Ellison D Stone founder of the Sunday school in 1857. Members read resolutions praising his life and service, and tributes from Mrs Horace E Martin Miss Nylute Brown and others followed.
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Oconee Strei
Oconee St
Ellison D. Stone
Sunda School
Christ
Oconee
Jesus
Rev
E. D. Stone
Oconee “Street
Oconee Street
Athens Banner
Clarke County Courier
Horace E. Martin
Mr. Stone
J. ¥. Dunaway
Nylute Brown
Aiken Abi
Meeting of Athens Chamber of Commerce Set for Tomorrow
The Athens Chamber of Commerce plans a regular monthly meeting tomorrow afternoon at hall. Members are urged to attend as the agenda includes important topics for the organization and potential new members may be invited to join. The meeting will discuss hospital needs and the proposed new hotel project.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Hall
Lock
A Century Crowned His Life at High Shoals
Richard M. Whitehead died at age ninety four after a long life of faithful church service at the Methodist church near High Shoals. The funeral featured solo by Mrs. Martin and remarks from local neighbors, with 'Leaning on the Everlasting Arms' sung at the grave. A memorial will honor his life and work.
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Richard M. Whitehead
High Shoals
Methodist Church
Mrs. Martin
Mr. Stone
Stone
County to Macadam Jefferson Road on the 22nd Inst
The machinery for road improvement is on hand and county commissioners will begin macadamizing the Jellersop road on the 22nd inst. Divo ys 8 tris gn dob Printing.
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Jellersop
Sale of cotton by Col. J. M. Smith discussed
A reader letters recount Col. James M. Smith of Smithonia Georgia selling and supporting neighbors cotton stored in his warehouse to aid market conditions. The piece cites prior sales and his view that bear speculators and rail costs burden southern farmers while he advocates higher prices and diversified farming.
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Col. Smith
James M. Smith
The
Atlanta Constitution
Cotton Exchange
New York
Smithonia
Set
Conract
South
Theodore Price
Hig
Cau
Payton Sisters Present Week of Opera House Shows
Athens theatergoers enjoy a week of Payton Sisters company entertainment at the opera house. The program features The Way of the World, The Wages of Sin, and Mother Goose matinees with Payasifal in Saturday night religious drama. Specialties praised. admission 10 and 20 cents. matinee Wednesday at 3:30.
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Payton Sisters
Opera House
Payton
Athens
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Robinsons
Holbrooks
Says Ronald Aycock
Jeary W Stone Wotyry
Prof
J. Y. Dunaway
A. W. Wess
Mima Kenney
Chamber of Commerce
Ecome
Whitehead
William J. Whitehead
Cobb Lampkin
J. P. Fears
Howell Cobb
T. W. Reed
Col
J. M. Smith
Smith
Theodore H. Price
Werchouses
Rail Commission
Bankers
Insurance Companies
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