Penitents and quarrels fill police court docket
Thanksgiving week brought a crowded police court with many cases. Parks Carter faced a $200 fine and five months on the city gang for illegal whiskey disposal after a police raid. Lucius Statham received six months in default of $100 fine for wife beating. A white youth shooting case was postponed until the injured boy can testify. Lonnie was fined $10 for beating his brother in self defense, while two dance hall offenders, Lillie Mitchell and Alice Singleton, paid $5 each for fighting. Dave Dupree jailed for drunken disorderly conduct on Broad Street. The possum supper raid led to thirteen black defendants cited for gambling and disorderly conduct, with officers recounted raid details and witnesses.
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Bar of Justice
Parks Carter
Putjee
Parks
Lucius
Sli Crisler
Jamaic James
Urigen
Lonnie
Broad Street
Lilie Mitchell
Alice Singleton
Lillie
Alice
Dave Dupree
Total Lunar Eclipse Seen In City At Dawn
The morning eclipse of the moon occurred around 3 30 and was total, with only a few belated citizens and policemen witnessing the event, described as one of the most perfect eclipses ever seen in this city.
Not Peeler Involved In Crisler Shooting Case
The initial claim that Ollie Peeler shot Crisler on Thanksgiving Day is wrong. Peeler says he was not with Crisler and not hunting when the accident occurred. Crisler is recovering and witnesses say a different shooter was involved. Cases are docketed in the image court against John Arrington and George Gary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Blenary Crisler
Ollie Peeler
Peeler
Crisler
Young Crisler
Imager
John Arrington
George Gary
Involuntary bankruptcy against Madison Milling and Manufacturing
Paper filed with Commissioner Cornett yesterday by F C Poster and other creditors. The involuntary bankruptcy proceeding against Madison Milling and Manufacturing Company was filed in this city before Commissioner Cornett and will follow the usual process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornett
F.C. Poster
Maning the Columbu: Iron Works
Madison Milling and Manufacturing Company
Custers Last Stand at the Lyric Beautiful Today Only
The Song company's war film offers the most realistic combat scenes and a stirring romance. Patrons are assured the picture meets reader approval and coupons saved in the Banner for Monday 5 cent day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Song Company
Rev F S Hudson Preaches Tomorrow at Jed Harris Memorial
Rev F S Hudson plans to preach at Jed Harris Memorial on the coming Sabbath since his move to a new station will be delayed until after December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Hudson
Jed Harris
City Finance Committee Orders Tax Executions December 1
The city finance committee directs tax executions on December 1 for unpaid city taxes. In W N Wood as treasurer, dice found on the door yielded no evidence beyond sounds heard by officers, and officials ruled the gambling arrest invalid. The thirteen hoodoo victims left the courtroom relieved the raid caused no worse harm. Anderson Brown faces federal forgery charges for allegedly signing another negro’s name to a postal money order and obtaining $20 sent to another man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Wood
Anderson Brown
Brown
Red Cross stamps urged for local sale in Athens
Citizens urged to buy Red Cross stamps in Athens to fund tuberculosis control within the state. Mrs. H. C. White arranged sales at multiple local merchants including E. C. McEvoy M. M. Arnold G. H. Williamson J. P. Fears Scudder Palmer Davison-Nicholson Michael Orr Drug Co Harawa Costa's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. White
E. C. McEvoy
M. M. Arnold
G. H. Williamson
J. P. Fears
Cc Scudder
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Davison-Nicholson Co
Michael's
Orr Drug Co
the Harawa
Costa‘s
Michael named new treasurer of city board of education
Col Moses G Michael was elected treasurer of the city board of education to replace the late A J Hall. The successor from the third ward will be named at December mayor and council meeting. Michael is praised for his finance skill and interest in city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Moses G. Michael
City Board of Education
A. J. Hall
Hull
Board of Education
Michael
Hon David C Barrow of Savannah Better
The many friends in this city of Hon David C Barrow of Savannah will be glad to learn that he is now much better. He was operated on for appendicitis a few days since and yesterday was considered out of danger by his physicians. Chancellor Barrow, who had been in Mnah attending the marriage of his niece Miss Lucy Barrow, returned home last night. Before leaving Savannah he satisfied himself that his nephew was on the road to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David C. Barrow
Savannah
Chancellor Barrow
Mnah
Lucy Barrow
Rigoletto at the Elite Theatre Today
Critics hail Rigoletto a color moving picture portraying the court of Francis I of France. The Elite Theatre presents this widely praised film today, promising beauty from start to finish and a top tier motion picture experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis I
France
Reverend Pierce to Preach at Oconee Street Church
Presiding elder of the Athens district Rev. W. L. Pierce will fill the pulpit at Oconee Street Methodist Church Sunday morning at eleven and Sunday night at eight. Strong local clergy presence advertised for weekend services and church activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pierce
Athens
Oconee Street Methodist Church
Russell Elevated to Naval Judge Advocate General
Captain Robert Lee Russell, brother of Judge Richard Russell of the Georgia court of appeals, was appointed judge advocate general of the United States Navy. He will head the legal department in Washington with a $6500 yearly salary. A 1881 Naval Academy alum, he graduated in 1885 and has since risen through the ranks. He was among three naval officers chosen by President McKinley for the czar’s coronation and owns a jeweled medal from the Russian monarch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Russell
Richard Russell
Georgia Court of Appeals
United States Navy
Russell
Washington
Legal Department of the Navy
Russell Wass
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Emory Speer
McKinley
Atlanta
Visiting leader Miss Adele Disbro to speak at Athens
Miss Adele Disbro, traveling secretary of the Gulf States City Young Women’s Christian Associations, visits Athens Saturday and Sunday. A board meeting with Miss Disbro is scheduled Saturday at 4 o’clock in association rooms on Clayton Street to discuss plans for the new year. Disbro will read the quiet hour service Sunday at 4 o’clock p m and speak on association work, inviting all Athens women to attend and learn about the world wide organization.
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Disbro
Gulf States City
Young Woman's Christian Asociations
F. A. Lipscomb
Miss Distro
Association
Clayton Street
Diabro
Athens
Georgia Football Captains Vote Delayed For 1910
Georgia University football plans to elect a captain for 1910 soon after Thanksgiving. Two players, Cliff Hatcher and Omar Pranklin, are considered leaders. Many key players return, including Maddox Cox Davis Northcutt Parrish Peacock W Lucas and Tuck, with several substitutes ready.
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University of Georgia Footbally
Montgomery
Auburn
Bostwick
Teader
University
Cliff Hatcher
Omar Pranklin
Georghe
Maddox
Cox
Davis
Northcutt
Parrish
Peacock
W. Lucas
Tuck
Husky
Moleskin
Passion Play Presented by H C Turner Amusement Company
At eight o clock tonight the Passion Play will be shown at the State Normal School auditorium to benefit the Rochester convention expense fund. The production presents the life of Christ as a moving picture sermon with sacred music and lengthy sequences depicting the Saviors passion, inviting all ages to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
H. C. Turner Amusement Company
Rochester
Christ
Meeting at the Villa for Harvest Home and Industrial Home
This morning at ten o'clock a joint meeting of the Harvest Home committees and the Bessie Mell Industrial Home will replace the regular monthly session. Chairmen are urged to attend as important business will be discussed. Proceeds from the Harvest Home Festival and donations of food clothing and fuel are given to the Industrial Home for winter distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvest Home Committees
Bessie Mell Industrial Home
Railroad Wins Case in Athens Court Over Damages
In Athens, the city court heard R. K. Hollis versus The Athens Electric Railway seeking five thousand dollars. After full testimony and hours of argument, Judge West charged the jury and they returned a verdict for the defendant Athens Electric Railway, with court adjournment to Monday.
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City Court of
Athens
R. K. Hollis
Athens Electric Railway
West
Darwin Buys Hull Home in Milledge Avenue
Yesterday John A. Darwin purchased the home of Mrs. A L Hull on Milledge avenue for seventeen thousand dollars. Rumors of a move to New Mexico were denied. Mrs Hull will remain an Athens citizen and plans to build a new home in Athens soon.
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John A. Darwin
A. L. Hull
Milledge Avenue
Tesla's Invention for Sending Messages
Nikola Tesla claims a new wireless telegraphy and telephony system using earth conductivity rather than air waves. He says messages can circle the globe in a fraction of a second with universal receivers, enabling cheap cross world communication and global listening from any location.
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New York
Nikola Tesla
Shoreham
L. A
Earth
Tesla
Paris
Melbourne
Vienna
New telephone at secretary's office
The office of T. W. Reed, secretary and treasurer of the University, now has the number 908. Call J. E. Caldwell for tin roofing and repairs at 162 Thomas St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Reed
J. E. Caldwell
Thomas St
Forgery Charge Accuses Anderson Brown in Money Order Case
Anderson Brown known as Dee was arraigned before U S Commissioner Cornett on forging Sanders Favors name to a $20 money order and cashing it at Union Point. Henry McCormick identified Brown as Favors. both posted bonds, Brown $2000 and McCormick $500.
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Anderson Brown
Dee
U. S
Cornett
Sanders Favors
Union Point
Henry McCormick
Brown
Favors
Anderson
Auguatt
Anna Sims
Anna
McCormick
Athens
Hght
Fourteen Wounded as Desperate Man Fights Sheriff Posse
Convent Louisiana November 26. Michael Haik, a white man accused of detaining and murdering a young mulatto girl, fired on Sheriff LeBourgeois and a large posse during a raid in a cane brake near Jamestown. Fourteen wounded. three fatally. Haik at large as hour. Authorities fear lynching as manhunt continues with nearly 100 men and dogs deployed.
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Sherrif
Convent
St. James Parish
Michael Haik
LeBourgers Am
Halk
Jamestown
Haik
LeBourgers
East Feliciana Parish
Frederick Kauffman Post Bond In Embezzlement Case
Frederick Kauffman, who managed attractions for the Macon state fairs, returned from Savannah and agreed to post a $1,000 bond after being indicted for alleged embezzlement of negro fair funds. He denies the charges and plans to fight for vindication.
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Macon
Frederick Kauffman
Savannah
Barber shop notice at 115 College St
Tf business or sickness prevents you from the Barbers ring phone 820. We will wait on you where you are, Prather and Ghllnutt at 115 College St.
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Prather & Ghellnutt
College St
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Blind Tiger
Madison Company
RED Cross
MG. Ichael
Mr. Hull
Oconee Street
Miss Adele Disbro
University of Georgia Eleven
Hatcher
Franklin
Harvest Home
Railroad
Hollis
Mirfjoan A. Darwin
Hull-Home
Mrs. Hull
Bond
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