Men Captured After Gunfire at Local Office
John Glover and Ben Crowley were intercepted near the Seaboard Air Line bridge west of Cleveland. Sheriff Jackson and deputies arrested them after Glover fired at John F. Tibbetts at the Southern Manufacturing Co office and the pair fled. They were brought to Clarke County jail in Athens.
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Seaboard Air Line
Cleveland
John Glover
Ben Crowley
Jackson
Glover
John F. Tibbetts
Southern Manufacturing Company
Crowley
E. €. Potts
D. J. Cook
R. A. Saye
Seagraves
H. N.thomas
Athens
Clarke Counts
Gordon Defeats Riverside Eleven to Win Prep Championship
Gordon smothered Riverside 60 to 0 to claim the Georgia prep championship at Barnesville. Local star Bob McWherter led the Barnesville eleven with open field runs and a 60 yard touchdown. Athens’ Gartrell Nicholson missed the game due to illness but Gordon’s Hays Hawkins and Cary starred, while Riverside’s Bowers Williams and Pearce fought hard throughout the rout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon-Riverside
Barnesville
Gordon
Gordon Boys
Elegans
Willeck
Riverside
Bob McWherter
McWhorter
Athens
Sennor
Gartrell Nicholson
Hays
Hawkins
Cary
Hayes
Nicholson
McWhorters
Bowers
Williams
Pearce
Riversiie
Georgia
Ger
City Court Session Sets Docket Of Upcoming Cases
The city court yesterday called the appearance docket and discharged jurors. This morning the calendar advances with cases including Nettie Brittain versus Ben Coleman and State v. R. T. Eberhart among others, all involving near beer cases and various defendants.
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Nettie Brittain
Ben Coleman
Willard Bag & Mfg, Co
Oconee Oil Refining, Co
A.J. Gillen
C. J. Webb
Fien Johnson
Meek Janson Davis
Sheriff
Campbell & Daniel
Columbus
Med. & FP
Oconee Oil Ref
Hornick & Co
Power Co
Patrick, Gar
R. T. Eberhart
Charley Hardy
Ben Stovall
Grant Eberhart
M. C. Goaby
Sallie Spratling
Will Osborn
Harry Wales
Ellen Sims
W. H. McDonald
Chafin
Marvin Anthony
F G Dubignon Held At Deaths Door In Atlanta
Fleming G Dubignon longtime Georgia lawyer chief counsel for the Southern Express Co and a figure in state politics lies at death's door at his home 33 Peachtree Place Atlanta. He has been out of active practice for several years due to ill health.
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Atlanta
Fleming G. Dubignon
Georgia
The
Southern Express Co
Peachtree Place
Funeral for Mr. W. C. Pittman Held at Center
Woolsey C. Pittman died Saturday afternoon after being struck by an A B A railroad train near Athens. The funeral was conducted Sunday at Center church by Rev. Stanley R. Grubb with hundreds in attendance. Remains arrived in Athens Sunday morning and the exact cause of death remains unclear.
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Woolsey C. Pittman
Center Burial Ground
Stanley R. Grubb
Athens Christian Church
Pittman
Athens
Mr. Pittman
Fish Roe Sale in Virginia Breaks Record Price
Fish roe offered at 15 cents for large size cans. Arnold & Ab imey advertise a dozen cans for 15 cents or $1.75 per dozen. Customer urged to buy now while prices stay low.
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Arnold & Abimey
Georgia State Veterinary Association Meeting Report
The Georgia State Veterinary Association held its fourth annual meeting at Hotel Georgian with Dr. W. E. Carnes presiding. Officers elected include J. H. Oliphant as president and P. F. Bahnsen as secretary, with papers on hog cholera serum, cattle tuberculosis, shipping fever, and tetanus presented by notable Georgia veterinarians.
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Georgia State Veterinary Association
Georgian
W. E. Carnes
Atlanta
Cramer
W. A. Scott
Columbus
P. F. Bahnsen
Americas
State College of Agriculture
T. FE. Jago
Thomasse
Injunction Hearing in Jackson County Case
In chambers Judge Brand heard the injunction case of J W Roberts on and J M L Thurmond vs John N Booth administrator from Jackson Superior Court. Judge H S West for plaintiff Shackelford Shackelford for defendant. The case adjourned to today to finish the arguments. Also Mrs Durham of Watkinsville had a horse crushed by a passing wagon on Spring Street near Broad Street. The horse’s leg was crushed and may have to be killed.
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Chambers
Brand
J. W. Robertson
J. M. L. Thurmond
John N. Booth
Jackson Superior Court
H. S. West
Shackelford & Shackelford
Notable Atlanta Architect G Norman Dies by Suicide
G Norman, a leading Atlanta and state architect, shot himself in his Majestic Hotel room this afternoon after a period of despondency. He died three hours later, leaving no family.
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Atlanta
G. L. Norman
Majestic
Dissolution Notice of Athens Drug Store Firm
Notice of dissolution states the firm of R B Heyward and F C Power, drug store operators in Athens Clarke County Georgia, dissolves by mutual consent with R B Heyward retiring. F C Power continues the business at 162 Thomas St, to settle all debts and liabilities. Dated November 16, 1909. Call on J E Caldwell for tin roofing and repairing.
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R. B. Heyward
F. Cc. Power
Athens
County of
Clarke
State of Georgia
F. C. Power
J. E. Caldwell
Thomas St
Registration Pace Surges In Municipal Voter Drive
Registration of municipal voters continues at a lively pace with 109 new registrants yesterday, raising total to 1057. Only today, tomorrow, Friday and part of Saturday remain for registration as several hundred names are expected. Ward breakdown lists entries across four wards with numbers noted.
Athens minister elected trustee of college and seminary
Rev E L Hill pastor of the Presbyterian church was chosen trustee of Davidson College and named trustee of Columbia Seminary by the Athens Presbytery and Georgia Synod. The appointments honor his worth and reflect credit on his church and the city of Athens.
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E. L. Hill
Presbyterian Church
Athens
Davidson College
South
Georgia Synod
Aso
Hill
Columbia Seminary
Dr. Hill
Race on for Naval Inspector in Savannah
Atlanta reports a heated fight for the Savannah naval stores inspector post, a governor appointed state job paying about 3600 annually. Candidates J C Sipple of Savannah and J R Miller of Statesboro flood the governor with endorsements while former supporter J P Glatigny of Savannah holds the seat awaiting a decision in the coming days.
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Atlanta
Savannah
J. P. Glatigny
J. C. Sipple
J. R. Miller
States
Goveror
Ther
Brown
Two Women and a Man at the Elite Theatre
Elite Theatre on Clayton Street shows one of the finest films from the popular company. Two Women and a Man is the subject and the theater is the place. Don't miss it.
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Elite
Clayton Street
Wreck on Central of Georgia. passengers unharmed
A late night wreck on the Central of Georgia near Macon left three cars ditched as a switch failure loosened and caused wheels to leave the track. Passengers were removed by wagon and no injuries reported. Recovery work to put the cars back on the rails will begin at first light and clear the line.
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Central of Georgia Railway
Macon
Doezn
Dr A M Soule Addresses Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Dr A M Soule travels to Elberton to speak before the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs during the annual session. He is described as an able and interesting speaker and his address is expected to draw a large audience of distinguished women gathered for the event.
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Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Andrew M. Soule
State College of Agriculture
Elberton
Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs
Soule
Dean C M Snelling to Deliver Lecture at Devereaux High
Dean Charles M Snelling leaves this morning for Dublin to attend the Georgia Baptist convention and Friday night will lecture at Devereaux High School on Primitive Peoples and Number. The speaker is described as interesting and instructive, promising an engaging address for the audience.
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Devereaux
Charles M. Snelling
Dublin
Georgia Baptist Convention
Devereaux High School
Dean Snelling
Teacher Training Class Meeting Tonight at First Baptist
Miss Rutherford conducts a splendid undenominational Bible study training class. The session meets tonight at 7:30 in the Philathea classroom of First Baptist Church. Miss Mildred Rutherford leads the program, and the work benefits all participants. all interested are invited.
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Miss Rutherford
Philathea Cass
First Baptist Church
Mildred Rutherford
Letter Receives Odd Credit From Athens Firm
A postcard style note sent to a prominent Athens firm claims the debtor is glad to owe the rich firm and promises to pay soon though acknowledges past small payments were unsatisfactory. The speaker pledges to provide satisfaction and will make a payment in person shortly.
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Athens
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Mr. Tibbetts
Gorbon
Bob McWhorter
F. G. Dubignon
Spirit Land
W. C. Pittman
Center
Jago
Department of Veterinary Science
Richardson
State College
James C. Bloomfield
Athens Board of Health
C. L. Willoughby
A. Terry
Auburn
Ala
America
Association
Troy Beatty
G. Lsnorman
Gate City
Lively
NAVAL
Sipplez
Millers
Statesboro
Central Railroad
A. M. Soule
C. M. Snelling
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