Twelve Indicted by Grand Jury for Murder and Other Crimes
Twelve defendants were indicted by the Clarke County grand jury on the October term’s first day. Five are charged with murder, including W A Kennedy and Henry Harper among others. Colored defendants include Jim Jackson burglary James Stovall assault to murder and Allen Abram burglary.
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Clarke Superior Court
W.A. Kennedy
Nat Hubbard
Jim ‘Jackson
Stevens
College Avenue
James Stovall
Lewis
Howard Young
Henry ‘Harper
Eddie Harper
Richard Jackson
Gilbert Goolett
T. Young
Ramona on Screen Captures California's Past in Pageant
Matinee this afternoon and performance tonight feature special orchestral music accompanying the film Ramona. The American novel by Helen Hunt Jackson traces Spanish California, Missions, Morenas, Indian life, and the unjust treatment of natives with accuracy and beauty. The scenes of Santa Barbara and San Gabriel Missions, adobe homes, and sailing vessels reflect former days, with fitting incidental music and a vivid, educational presentation.
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Helen Hunt Jackson
Ramona
California
United States
Santa Barbara
San Gabriel Missions
Hach
Garden Club Exchange Day Draws Athens Women
At the Gas Shop in the Holman Building the Ladies Garden Club of Athens hosts a seed plant and exchange event expected to attract hundreds from the city and surrounding counties. The gathering promotes sharing seeds cuttings bulbs and garden experiences.
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Holman Building
Ladies Garden Club of
Athens
Transylvania and Balkan Fronts Stay Active in War
Associated Press reports ongoing European battle focus with Romanian retreat in Transylvania, German forces recapturing Merzburg near Kronstadt, Danube island occupation, Serbian advance across the Cornia river and capture of Skochivir, clashes near Lutsk and in Galicia, and Somme bombardments. The French cruiser Gallia carrying 2,000 troops sunk with 683 dead.
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Associated Press
Washington
Transylvania
Macedonia
Europe
Berlin
Merzburg
Kronstadt
Danube
Cornia
Serbia
Skochivir
Monastir
Lutsk
Volhynia
Galicia
Prezezany
Lemberg
Petrograd
Carpathians
Somme
Gallia
Chas Morris Opens One Price Clothing Store in Athens
Charles Morris returns to Athens to open a clothing and furnishing store at his old stand. He will offer men and young men suits and overcoats at three fixed prices 10 12 50 and 15 dollars with cash sales only. The shop promises hand made all wool garments and no higher prices this season.
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Athens
Charles
Morris
America
Garmenta
City Council Adopts Stockade Rules and Fireman Election
The mayor and council approved tentative rules for the city stockade including corporal punishment limits, strict records, separate sexes, twice weekly baths, and visitor hours. Five votes chose K. A. Hill as fireman for Station No. 1 over J. W. Johnson. A belt line ordinance and other items were discussed with no action.
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K. A. Hill
Davison
Michael
K. A.hill
J.W. Johnson
Georgia Railroad Lessees
Broad Street
Auto Parade Promises Handsome Prizes at Second AutoElectro Show
Car owners plan entries for the Wednesday parade of the AutoElectro Show beginning October 18. Prizes include valuable articles and cash, with Haughey's orchestra for the opening and the Ss. MM. C. band providing music for parade day. The Tuesday opening and Thursday events promise a larger fair than the May show.
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Haughey
Ss. MM. C
Population Increase in Athens Brings Two People Five Sewing Machines
Athens notes growing population with two new residents and five sewing machines added. The text mentions new coat makers from Baltimore to speed suit orders, along with references to groceries and clothing deals from King Hodgs on Co. in a period tone. The piece lacks clear dates and cohesive structure but emphasizes economic activity and local commerce paraded as a notice.
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Athens
Baltimore
Submarine raid off Nantucket sparks U S anxiety
Newport News reports confirm a single German submarine, likely U-53, carried out the Nantucket raid sinking six known victims and prompting fear of further attacks. Officials in Washington and Long Branch weigh grave possibilities as Lansing and Wilson plan talks and a full report is sought on the foray.
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Rhode Island
Associated Press
Newport News
Nantucket
Gleaves
Miller
Ericson
Stephano
Washington
Knight
Long Branch
Lansing
Wilson
Germany
United States
von Berntsoff
Last Hope Gone as Griffin Rule Nisi Refused Refusal
Solicitor General Gamble told Judge Peyton Wade the higher court refused to grant the rule nisi filed by attorneys for J W Griffin former Athens bank president serving three years for banking law violations. Extraordinary motion for a new trial was overruled weeks ago by Judge Brants. the court of appeals declined certification and denied a rehearing on the rule nisi. The prison commission was advised to place Griffin at Milledgeville to begin his sentence.
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John B. Gamble
Peyton Wade
State Court of Appeals
J. W. Griffin
Athens
Brands
Court of Appeals
Brand
Griffin
Milledgeville
Ladies Garden Club Hosts Sale at Gas Shop
The Ladies' Garden Club announces seeds cuttings bulbs and plants for sale at the Gas Shop in the Holman Building. Members urged to attend and pick up packages labeled with article names and contributors for timely retrieval.
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Holman Building
Plesge
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