Fitted Mitchams Gun in Madison Slaying Trial
Hardware dealers in Madison testified they sold the same bullets to the seven Negro defendants in a murder case tied to Tom Elder's death near Farmington Oconee county. Elder was shot during a disturbance and his body exhumed to compare bullets with Mitcham pistols. Trials slated in Morgan superior court.
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County jail adds two new cells on second floor
Workmen install two steel cells in the second story of the county jail after a remodeling. the space had been unused for separate confinement. County commissioners decided the addition would ease prisoner handling for Sheriff Wier.
Memorial Exercises for Miss Susie Newton at State Normal
Morning program at State Normal School honors Miss Susie Newton a beloved ten year faculty member. President Branson and several professors reminisce on her life work and impact, with resolutions of sympathy read by committee and shared with readers of local papers.
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Arrest of J W Green in Tire Lens Theft Case
A white man named J W Green was arrested yesterday morning on charges of stealing tires lens and related items from a photographer. Lenses and other belongings found on him include four fountain pens and several chains. he awaits transfer to Troup County authorities.
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Georgia to host Dahlonega in final Athens football game
The article notes the season’s last Athens game to draw a large crowd. Dahlonega, coached by Sadler, starts strong but Georgia aims to maintain improvement and persistence after tough practice. The piece also references a tribute to Miss Newton and a school hymn, Jesus Saviour Pilot Me.
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Ringling Bros Circus Delights Athens Crowd
Ringling Bros great circus drew thousands from Athens and surrounding counties. The parade circled the business district twice, animals on display surpassed all previous local shows, and both performances impressed spectators with riding and trapeze acts. The Field of the Cloth of Gold spectacle amazed all. The show departed last night for Augusta.
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Cotton sales brisk in Athens as prices rise
For several days cotton sales in Athens have been brisk with several thousand units disposed of at advancing prices. Farmers who followed Harvie Jordan’s advice and held for eleven cents have realized that figure and more. Local cotton on hand has rapidly diminished as prices remain high and some still hold out for further gains.
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Alumni Committee Delays Meeting Friday Night
With Chancellor Hill away, E H Dorsey of the Athens Alumni Club and Athens Chamber postpones the committee meeting to Friday at eight oclock. The gathering, held in Chancellor Hills campus office, invites full participation from all members.
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Address of the President Delivered at Georgia Christian Churches
The Georgia Christian churches convention opened with enrollment of delegates and state officer reports showing progress. President J W H Hughes of Macon gave the annual address. Rev H King Pendleton preached the convention sermon. afternoon education talks by delegates and society officers highlighted needs. Evening featured evangelistic remarks by T G Linkous WE Dougherty E G Campbell and others. National Benevolent Society head George L Snively spoke. Today's program includes more services, readings, and mission discussion.
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Jerome A Winner In the Fight for District Attorney
New York results show George B. McClellan re elected mayor. William Travers Jerome wins district attorney by about eight thousand. Brooklyn, Richmond, Queens and other cities report varied margins. reform momentum noted in Philadelphia. labor ticket favored in San Francisco. governors elected in several states with mixed majorities.
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