Audience votes on Barrett sentence in Clarke Superior Court
In Clarke Superior Court Judge Brant used a referendum to gauge opinions on Will Barrett's sentence. Barrett, nineteen, pleaded guilty to assault with intent to rob and kill during a pistol hold up of John Arendall. The audience favored penitentiary time over a fine. The final term will be announced tomorrow.
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Clarke Superior Court
Brand
Will Barret
John Arendall
Brant
Barrett
Young Barrett
Telephones Ring During Georgia Tech Baseball Game
Yesterday afternoon the M. and W. place of business logged 314 calls about the Georgia Tech baseball game. In four minutes sixteen calls were answered, averaging four calls per minute, with many more before and after the game regarding final results.
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Georgia-Tech
M. & W. Place of Business
Snap Beans 10C Quart Sold by Arnold and Abney
Georgia raised beans advertised as young and tender. Sold by Arnold and Abney with contact phone number 1076 for orders.
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Georgia
Arnold & Abney
Athens ministers attend northern church assemblies this week
Athens is represented at two major religious gatherings this week. Rev. J. D. McPhail serves the Athens Presbytery at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the South in Bristol Tennessee. Rev. J. D. Mell attends the Southern Baptist convention in Oklahoma City, representing the Georgia Baptist convention and the Serepta Association.
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Athens
F Great Southern
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the South
Bristol
Tenn
Southern Baptist Convention
Oklahoma City
Okla
J. D. McPhail
Georgia Fans Celebrate Victory Over Tech with Night Parade
After a decisive win over rival Tech, Georgia fans filled the Q Room Hall to hear game updates. Students paraded in night shirts through campus streets, the old bell rang, and a large bonfire marked the jubilant celebration late into the night.
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Georgia
Tech
Georgia Ward
Ward
Steenth
Majestic Vaudeville Delights Big Evening Crowd
The Majestic presented a new vaudeville bill that drew large audiences. St Al Nash impressed with impressions of animals and lively routines, Brisque and Briscoe delivered solid comedy juggling, and the program featured two reels of fine pictures plus a special feature. The orchestra pleased daily.
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St. al Nash
Brisque
Briscoe
Oconee Street Methodist Sunday School Picnic
The Oconee Street Sunday School plans its annual picnic to Watkinsville on Saturday May 13. The Central train departs Athens at 7 30 a m with round trip fares of 30 cents for travelers over six. Children six and under ride free at the Wilson Woods grounds.
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Oconee Street
Athens
Baseball scores from Southern and National leagues
Southern League results include Atlanta 2 Birmingham 4, Atlanta 5 Birmingham 4, Memphis 2 Mobile 5, Nashville 8 Montgomery 1, Chattanooga 1 New Orleans 2. National League games show New York 4 Pittsburg 1, Boston 5 Cincinnati 8, Brooklyn 4 St. Louis 5, with Chicago not playing. American League games postponed across the board.
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Atlanta
Birmingham
Memphis
Mobile
Nashville
Montgomery
Chattanooga
New Orleans
New York
Pittsburg
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Philadelphia Chicago
Adjourned Meeting of Mayor and Council
The adjourned meeting last night considered appeal cases. Col H C Tuck represented J C Hansford who withdrew his case challenging whiskey on hand for sale. Tom Moody, a colored man, was tried earlier, absent at this session, bond forfeited, and he was found guilty in a prior mayoral trial with an appeal taken.
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Col
H. C Tuck
J. C. Hansford
Tom Moody
Moody
February railway returns show higher revenue and taxes
Returns compiled by the Bureau of Railway Economics indicate February 1912 saw increases in receipts and expenses across about 90 percent of U S steam railway mileage. Total operating revenue per mile averaged 966 dollars, expenses 712, net 254, with taxes about 344 per mile and daily net revenue around 8 76 dollars per mile.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Bureau of Railway Economics
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
United States
Short Notes of Interest Terse Classified Fragments
Local classified items advertise insurance inquiries auto rentals and household goods. Buyers find furniture stoves ice cream freezers hoses water coolers and wood for sale. Numerous small ads offer services price right and contact numbers including 653 J and 710 st W. M. Pittman promotes low fire policy rates and automotive insurance through Barrett Phin ay.
Beautify the City Hall Lawn and Urn Installation
Two urns on graceful pedestals by the Athens Pottery Company have been placed on the city hall lawn making a fine appearance. The lawn will be improved in several tasteful ways as part of beautification efforts. Royal Scarlet Coffee is advertised as the most used brand in Athens with Arnold and Abney as sole agents.
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Athens Pottery Company
City Hall
Athens
Arnold & Abney
Opposing Teams at the Colonial Hosts Tech and Georgia
Georgia coach Anderson and Tech coach Heisman invite their full rosters to be guests in Colonial boxes tonight. Anderson accepted for the Red and Black. Helsman wired Goodale for the Yellow Jackets to confirm attendance.
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Tech
Georgia
Anderson
Heisman
Helsman
Goodale
Colonial
Yellow Jackets
Arnold and Abney Produce Ad
Green head cabbage turnip salad new potatoes fresh beets advertised by Arnold and Abney with contact phone 1076.
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Arnold & Abney
Tommie Thompson Correctly Predicted Georgia Tech Result
In a preseason prognosticure by Sam Woods, Little Tommie Thompson accurately forecast the score of the Georgia game, matching yesterday’s Tech vs Georgia outcome 6 to 4 in favor of Georgia.
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Little Tommie
Sam Woods
Georgia
Little Tommie” Thompson
Royal Scarlet Coffee Three Pounds For One Dollar
Royal Scarlet Coffee offered at three pounds for a dollar with bold claims of unequaled flavor. Arnold and Abney are named as sole agents distributing the product.
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Arnold & Abney
Classifieds roundup with diverse local ads
A cluttered mix of notices lists autos tires and repairs, real estate rents and sales, job wants and offerings, household goods and livestock for sale, and general services across multiple Georgia towns. Items mention Sparks Vulcanizing Co, W. Jester, Lumpkin and Wray, Milledge Avenue, and Franklin Springs with several contact points and price notes.
Stephenson and Hul Advertise City Lots for Sale and Homes
We offer general lots two blocks from town, 70 by 200 feet, price 500 dollars with 25 down and balance in buyer’s terms. Two cottages on Boulevard with modern features, eight room house on Dearing Street at 5000 dollars, cottage on Virginia Avenue seven rooms, 62 feet on Foundry Street near Georgia Railroad improvements.
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Chaser
Boulevard
Dearing Street
Virginia Avenue
Foundry Street
Georgia Railroad
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Mo.t Gholston
Tuck
Cloverhurst Avenue
Sweet-Heart
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Talmage Hardware CO
C. A. Scudder
Jeweter
the McGregor Co
Majestic
Oconee St S. S
Watkinsville
Albany
Jacksonville
Columbia-Macon
Savannah
Columbus
Spiesaw
Hull Road
Burnt Factory
Ilewell
Clayton ST
BSR
San Nm
Erwin & Company
J. C. Jester
H. B. Vby
W. M. Pittman
Bondurant Hdw. Co
Sanges
Durant Hdw. Co. &T
Bondurant Haw. Co
Barrett Phiniy
The
Insurance & Real Estate, Lipecoi
MR. Case
Brandt
Cobb Street
W. Jester
Lumpkin and Wray
Oty
Increst Farm
Plante
Milledge Avenue
Philly, Jr
Jno. J. Isad
A. A. Johnson
Geo. Reld, Ber
Thomas St
McGregor Co
Rosenberg Bros
H. Davenport
K. N. Shi Commerce
Chase Street
Franklin Springs
Camelia Methyl Co
Or Coe
Apply
Weir Vling Co
Stephenson & Hul
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