Death of M B Bell in Athens sparks mourning noted
Mr Mark B Bell longtime business figure and elder brother of Congressman T M Bell of Georgia was found dead in bed yesterday morning by his seven year old son The death appears self inflicted amid a months long nervous illness The Bell family marble company has been prominent in the area and funeral plans place the burial in Cleveland White County Georgia Relatives including T M Bell traveled from Gainesville for the morning arrangements
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Mark B. Bell
Thos. M. Bell
Ninth District
Georgia
Mr. Bell
Mr .Bell
Athens
Gainesville
Bell Brothers’ Marble Company
Congressman Bell
Messrs
Ius
Lester
Ollie Bell
T. M. Bell
Cainesville
Cleveland
White
Bell
Mountain
Boy claims self defense in Darnell killing in Danielsville
Special to the Banner. Danielsville Ga Oct 24. The case of W P Darnell's death at the hands of his eighteen year old son gains a new angle as the youth asserts the father had abused the family and choking him when he fired in self defense. Locals expect the boy to be cleared at trial.
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Danielsville
W. P. Darnell
Kindling Pine Old Fashion Pine Splinters Bundle
Armold and Abney offer kindling pine splinters for sale in bundles at five cents per bundle, phone number 1076 for orders.
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Armold & Abney
Cooking Apples and Potatoes Ad Listing
Cooking Apples 40c Cholce Yams 352 Irish Potatoes 40c Arnold and Abney. Phone 1076.
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Arnold & Abney
Verdict Finds Hezekiah Steven Guilty of Murder
The jury convicted Hezekiah Steven of premeditated murder for shooting his wife on Rock Spring Street. The trial lasted about an hour and a half. defense counsel were Judge Thomas and Col. Max Michael. Sentencing likely Friday.
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Hezekiah Steven
Rock Spring Street
Thomas
Col
Max Michael
Athens Democratic Committee Calls Primary For City Leaders
The Athens Democratic Executive Committee will meet at the chairman's office next Saturday at 4 PM to call a primary nominating a mayor and aldermen for Athens. Dated October 24, 1911. John B. Gamble, Chairman.
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Democratic Executive Committee
City of
Athens
John B. Gamble
Cham
Dem
Mrs Rosa England dies in Winterville at 7 a m
Mrs Rosa England dies at her sister’s home in Winterville at 7 o clock from tuberculosis She leaves two daughters Miss Gertrude England and Miss Clee England and one sister Mrs W J Chandler Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Wednesday from the home with Rev S R England of Athens and Rev Wm Coile officiating The deceased was a Baptist church member
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Winterville
Rosa England
W. J. Chandler
Athens
Wm. Coile
Imp at Majestic Delights With Rose’s Story Show
The Majestic presents The Imp today with The Rose's Story as the main feature, followed by a lively Bison western. Mr. Belle Isle performs in songs as usual.
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Imp
the Majestic
Bison Company
Mr. Belle Isle
Tidwell Joins Banner As Circulation Chief
Mr G W Tidwell a veteran circulation man joins the Banner with full charge of the circulation department. He has built circulation for the Augusta Chronicle Savannah Press and Macon News and will oversee delivery carrier system collections and customer complaints to improve timeliness and reliability. He can be reached at phone seventy five for issues.
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G. W. Tidwell
Banner
Augusta Chronicle
Savannah Press
Macon News
Tidwell
Mobley Brothers Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter
Tiney Mobley and Albert Mobley were yesterday afternoon found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the stabbing of Andy Ross, a longtime city hall employee. The jury deliberated about an hour after a weeklong trial. Judge Brand will impose sentence Friday, with potential terms up to twenty years.
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Tiney Mobley
Albert Mobley
Brand
Mobleys
Andy Ross
Judge Cobb Urges Courthouse Move to Business District
Editor note from Andrew J. Cobb argues courthouse should be near city business center to improve public sales at auction. He cites higher bidder turnout, better prices, and broader participation benefiting debtors, creditors, heirs, minors, and guardians. Cobb emphasizes sale location as key in courthouse relocation debate.
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Court House
Andrew J. Cobb
Athletics Take Third Game In Giants Series
Philadelphia October 24 The Athletics defeated the Giants 4 to 2 behind Baker and a strong batting showing. Christy Mathewson struggled as the A’s scored in the third and fourth innings, building a lead before the Giants could respond. Final: Athletics 4 Giants 2.
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Athletics
Brotherlylovers
Giants
Mathewson
Wiltse
Myers
Bender
Thomas
Arnold and Abney Fresh Produce Advert for Tokay Grapes
Arnold and Abney offer Tokay Grapes at 20c and Cream Puffs at 30c with fresh mornings and same day desert orders. Sealshipt Oysters arrive this afternoon at 50c per quart. Phone 1076 for orders.
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Arnold & Abney
Arnold Abney
Fat Mackerel Breakfast Deal at Arnold and Abney
Fat Mackerel offered for breakfast in frosty mornings priced at 3 for 25 cents from Arnold and Abney.
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Arnold & Abney
Athens Visit Recounted By Atlanta Traveler
Mr. Claude M. Hill of Atlanta traveled to Athens last night in a touring car. Headlines list produce items including head lettuce and bell peppers associated with Arnold & Abney.
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Bell Peppers
Arnold & Abney
Claude M. Hill
Atlanta
Athens
Banner offers reward for swindler on R F D route
The Banner offers a twenty five dollar reward for the arrest of a young man signing as W A Smith and possibly other aliases who has defrauded colored residents along the Athens R F D mail route. Receipts dated in September appeared, but victims say they were written this month. Three men and a woman received bogus receipts for magazines and tools, with the swindler described as young, tall, wearing a grey suit, and using initials W A S on one slip. Police urged the public to watch for him and help bring him to justice.
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W. A. Smith
Athens
Smith
J. W. Williams
J. W. Barnett
Malinda Billups
Cordele Welcomes Glidden Tourists From Atlanta to Macon
Tourists arrived in Cordele on schedule as the Glidden Tour continued. The Columbia and the Mitchell, driven by Miss Birdie Marks and Mr. L. C. Brown, maintain perfect scores and may face a challenge for the trophy. A Reo pilot car suffered a broken axle but no injuries were reported. The group pressed toward Thomasville and the Florida country on Wednesday.
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F. E. Warner
Cordele
Athens
Columbia
Macon
Thomasville
Florida
Hodgson Corrects County Report to Grand Jury
Chairman J M Hodgson corrects errors in the county commissioners report to the grand jury. He clarifies bills on court costs, notes misattributed road work, and states Winterville and Beaverdam road was permanent work not Winterville only. The Banner records the corrections as copied for the jury.
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J. M. Hodgson
County Commissioners
Banner
Grand Jury
Hodgson
Athens
DuBose
Winterville
Beaverdam Road
Winterville Road
Gum Corner Road
Hull Road
Elite presents Selecting an Heiress at Vitagraph Company
The Elite shows the Vitagraph Company production Selecting an Heiress today. A breezy note mentions ripe tomatoes and fine celery from Arnold & Abney, signaling a local theater and shop listing in one.
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Vitagraph Company
Vitagraph
Arnold & Abney
Jefferson follows father in Rip Van Winkle at Colonial
Tonight Thomas Jefferson, heir to the famed Joseph Jefferson, will perform Rip Van Winkle at the Colonial. The younger Jefferson has carried the role eight years, maintaining the Jefferson mark and continuing the family theaterlegacy with similar appearance and directing influence from the elder.
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Thomas Jefferson
Rip
Rip van Winkle
Joseph Jefferson
Thomas
Jefferson
Mr. Jefferson
Sealshipt Oysters offer distinct flavor in quarter and pint
Sealshipt oysters are noted for stronger flavor, with a pint equaling a quart of ordinary oysters. Arnold and Abney are listed as sole Athens agents for the product.
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Arnold & Abney
Athens
White Cauliflower Heads for Sale by Arnold and Abney
Fine large heads available from Arnold and Abney. Call 1076 for orders or inquiries.
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Arnold & Abney
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. B. Bell
Darnell
Gamble
R. England
Majestic
Mobley Brothers
Ross
Walker
J. B. Gamble
T. J. Shackeford
Woolver
G. C. Thomas
Philadelphia
Christy Mathewson
Baker
South Georgia
Charman Hodgson
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