Grand Jury Seeks Indictments in Richards Murder Probe
The grand jury focuses on the Richards killing case involving Adolphus H. Richards councilman slain by his son in law Johanies Potter night custodian at the Southern Mutual Building. Indictments expected in jail and burglary cases as jurors for today and next week are named. Judge Brand delivers a plain charge stressing lawful conduct and railroad service improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphus H. Richards
Johanies Potter
Southern Mutual
Potter
Stern & Co
Athens Hardware Company
Wingfield Brothers
Brand
Southern Railway
City of Athens
Hull, Admr
Watkins
Shewell
Arnold
M. Davis Sons
Manhattan Hat Co
Strickland
Moss
Baugh
Escoe
Jackson
Betts
Betts Et al
Garnishees
J. I
Case Threshing Machine Co
White
Elliott
Hodgson
Jack
Grand Jury
Mrs Claude Tuck Funeral Held at Cherokee Corner
Sunday morning about four o'clock death occurred at her home on Milledge avenue Dearing street in this city Mrs Claude Tuck formerly Dillard aged about thirty three moved to Athens recently and had many dear friends. The funeral was Sunday afternoon at 4 at the Cherokee Corner with Rev Wilds I Pierce of LaGrange presiding and several churches aiding. Interment followed at Cherokee Corner Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledge Avenue
Dearing Street
Claude Tuck
Dillard
Athens
Cherokee Corner
Wilds I. Pierce
LaGrange
Taxes Open For Third Installment Of Year 1912
City tax collectors announce the third and final payment of 1912 is due by the night of the 31st. Taxes not paid will face execution and penalties. Books open for two weeks, urging prompt payment to avoid crowding.
Judge A J Cobb in Now Famous Fite Case
Athens attorney Judge Andrew J. Cobb of this city formerly a state supreme court judge helped defend the court of appeals in the contempt case before the court of appeals on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Cobb
Fite
Athens
Court of Appeals
Andrew J. Cobb
Supreme Court of the State
Circle A Plans Special Woodman Circle Meeting
The Woodman Circle calls a special meeting for Tuesday evening October 15 at 8 o’clock. All members are asked to attend. M. L. Blanchard signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Circle
M. L. Blanchard
Road relocation plan eyed for twelve mile Corne lia Lula link
John C Koch an expert from the University of Georgia returned from Habersham County after inspecting a twelve mile Corne lia Lula road with fourteen railroad crossings. He proposed a relocation to cut six crossings and noted a fatality at one crossing within the last two years. The route is part of the Piedmont Highway project linking Atlanta to Charlotte with assent from Hall Stephens Banks and Habersham counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Koch
School of Engineering
University of Georgia
Habersham County
Cornelia
Lula
Athens
Koch
Atlanta
Charlotte
N.C. Hall
Stephens
Banks
Habersham
Piedmont
Forty Five Minutes from Broadway at Colonial
The Colonial offered Forty Five Minutes from Broadway with a clear plotted narrative and limited song. Leigh as Kid Burns impressed with natural acting, Burgess as Mary Jane Jenkins shared honors, and Page as Andy stood out in a well staged production worth the admission. Leigh suggested future tour stops and urged patrons to promote the show by writing to friends in upcoming towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
the Colonial
Mr. Leigh
Kid Burns
Hazelle Burgess
Mary Jane Jenkins
Leigh
F. M. Page
Andy
Stallings Signs Five Year Pact To Manage Boston Braves
Boston writer reports George Stallings will manage the Boston Nationals for five years with a $10,000 annual salary. The contract settles ongoing rumors and states Athens will host spring training in 1913, as Stallings aims to build a lasting club framework.
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Boston “Braves
Boston “Doves
Athens
George Stalling
Stallings
Bostonians
Beawaters
Boston
Mass
Societ Stallings
Boston Nationals
Braves
New Baptist Church School Election at Dougherty Street Tabernacle
A new church school election gathered about 200 people beside a Dougherty Street tent. Edward Neighbors of Spartanburg was named pastor, Charles H. Butler as assistant pastor and musical director, with site options on Barber Harris and other uptown streets. Dr. J. Winch of First Baptist gave the keynote, while Judge A J Cobb read board resolutions and offered encouragement. Night services featured evangelistic meetings with several conversions.
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Edward Neighbors
Spartan
S. C
Charles H. Butler
Barber,ee
Harris Streets
Tabernacle
New Church
O Baptists
J. Winch
First Baptist Church
A. J. Cobb
Board of Deacons
Church
First Baptist
Athens Real Estate Boom Drives Local Growth and School Plan
Real estate deals flourish in Athens with Colonel Tinsley W. Rucker buying the Young L. Harris home on Dearing Street and J. H. Fleming purchasing residences on Childs Street near the courthouse. Erwin & Company handled the trades as campaign talks on the county unit school system continue. Citizens are urged to attend tonight’s city hall meeting to discuss the measure and its tax impact, with a nine month school term promised for county children. Election managers and clerks for multiple districts are listed to organize the vote tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Tinsley W. Rucker
L. G. Harris
Dearing Street
J. H. Fleming
Childs Street
Courthouse
J. H. Carthers
Keese
Prince Avenue
Erwin & Company
Sandy Creek
H. Suddeth
Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting at city hall
All interested are reminded of a night meeting at city hall of the Sons of Confederate Veterans camp. D P Hasel ton is commander and Herschel Caruthers adjutant. Important matters include involvement with the Georgia division of the Daughters of the Confederacy and membership applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toight
Troupe Artillery Camp
Sons of Confederate Veterans
D. P. Haselton
Herschel Caruthers
Georgia
Daughters of the Confederacy
Death of Mrs Rebecca Burns in city home
Sunday morning at about 9 15 Mrs Rebecca Burns died at her home 182 Hiawassee avenue in her ninety plus year. The aged resident left a daughter Mrs T W Park. Funeral services were held at the residence yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawassee Avenue
Rebecca Burns
T. W. Park
Mrs L A Carter Buried In Oconee Cemetery
Mrs L A Carter the Winterville Methodist pastor conducted the services. Interment was in Oconee Cemetery. She left many relatives and friends who mourn the passing of a model Christian woman and faithful follower of Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterville Methodist Church
Oconee Cemetery
Traffic Resumed on the Georgia and Northern Railroad
Citizens of Athens and local business men welcomed the return of service as the Georgia railroad resumed traffic after an amicable settlement of differences. Sunday crowds along the line cheered at each way station as trains rolled past, signaling a strong season ahead for the road and its patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Georgia Railroad
Loveman Delights University Club At Lucy Cobb Institute
Under the school of expression at Lucy Cobb Institute Miss Carolyn Cobb directs. Mr Robert Loveman charmed the University Club with a delightful reading at Miss Stanton's studio Saturday night and gave a second reading.Friends of the school gathered in the Institute parlors to hear him. Also a personal advertisement seeks a position by a lady for work in a store or office addressed to X care Bagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Expression
Lucy Cobb Institute
Carolyn Cobb
Robert Loveman
University Club
Mrs Ola Martin Buried on Sunday
The remains of Mrs. Ola Martin who died Saturday were laid to rest at Mezpah church in Jackson county with many friends in attendance. The baby girl who died an hour earlier was buried with her mother. Officials found no evidence of foul play and ruled the death a natural cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Martin
Mezpah
Jackson County
Babe
Martin
Death of Five Months Old Babe in East Athens
Friends mourn the death of the five month old child of Mr and Mrs Adair. M C Hansford conveyed the news with sympathy. The funeral is set for 10 am at the Second Baptist church East Athens with interment in Oconee Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adairs
M. C. Hansford
Second Baptist Church
East Athens
Oconee Cemetery
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Superior Court
E. J. Bondurant
E. J. Bondarant
Robert Yarbrough
E. H. Dorsey
A. C Bishop
J. H. Patman
E. D. Sledge
A. S. Towns
J. B. Wier
H. E. Martin
A. S. Rowland
G. F. Stephenson
H. Comer
R. L. Bramblett
H. L. Nichols
A. C. Hancock
W. L. Childs
A. H. Milstead
W. S. Brock
R. T. Moore
W. W. Scott
E. M. Howell
W. A. Phillips
N. B. Davis
Traverse
J. G. Wallace
S. R. McDuffie
A. T. Comer
M. N. Pledger
J. R. Butler
C. A. Talmadge
C. F. Bailey
J. D. Moss
W. H. Kytle
W. B. Head
C. D. Campbell
M. L. Anderson
J. H. Poss
RK. L. Bramblett
John M. Crawford
Wm. M. Thomas
Claud H. Cox
I. T. Kilpatrick
W. A. Kent
Marion O’farrell
A. R. Nicholson
O. R. Dobbs
E. G. Barnett
Joe 8. Hawkes
Webster Callaway
Alfonso Giles
J.°.N. Carthers
J. O
Charles Bailey
Pearl Bailey
Jessie Todd
J. M. Todd
Sallie Watson
Geo. Watson
Cora Moore
David Moore
Mamie Mills
Ed Mills
Boston Braves
Newpaist Church
New. Baptist Church
Ore
Dougherty Street
City Hall
Realty
Puryear
J. W. Morton
J. P
J. D. Tribble
W. A. Edwards
W.a. Phillips
J. H. Towns
Buck Branch
J. A. Suddeth
R. C. Towns
C.T. Young
J. C. Mell
J. H.fleming
R. J. Felton
F. P. Griffeth
C. BE. Smith
Lucy Cobb
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