Brown backs referendum on prohibition in Georgia
Former Governor Joseph M. Brown declares he will not support any prohibition legislation without a referendum at the ballot. The statement signals he would veto measures lacking a public vote if elected to succeed Gov Hoke Smith. A Joe Brown club forms in Atlanta’s Third Ward to push his campaign.
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Atlanta
Joseph M. Brown
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Brown
Ward
Joe Brown
Third Ward
Athens
Flashes of Intelligence From Neighboring Counties
Lawrenceville reports J. W. Vincent, about 40, killed himself near Lilburn leaving a wife and four children. Coroner J. J. Barnes and wife travel to scene. Vincent is Barnes’s son in law. Also, in Washington County Harnesberger found not guilty of murder of County Supervisor G. T. Parks. Wilkes County farmers prepare for itinerant agricultural lectures by State College of Agriculture with no cost to farmers. In Athens, convict camp to relocate for winter. Athens road work to resume from Preston Whitworth’s to Biggers Creek.
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Farmer
Self
Lawrenceville
Sterday
J. W. Vincent
Lilburn
J. J. Barnes
Vincent
Barnes
Harnesberger
Washington, Ga
Steve Harnesberger
G. T. Parks
Lincoln County Superior Court
Wilkes County
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Department of Agriculture
A. M Soule
Athens Road
Tomer
Bullock Old Home Place
Preston Whitworth
Biggers Creek
Ford Smith Fined for Disorderly Conduct in 1910 Case
Ford Smith of Madison county was fined 100 for disorderly conduct after a 1910 night crime. He faces a state assault with intent to murder case involving Ruby Justice. police rounded him up during preparations for that trial.
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Ford Smith
Madison County
Ruby Justice
Norton sentenced to life for fatal misfire in Jones county
W B Norton a former Bible county deputy was convicted of murder in life sentence after he mistook R V Smith for a black suspect during a highway pursuit in Jones county. The jury urged mercy, noting Norton’s intent was not to kill a white man and the act caused great public indignation.
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Gray
W. B. Norton
Bible County
R. V. Smith
Norton
Jones County
Smith
Thomasville Man Found Guilty of Draft Forgery
Hodges of Malvern Alabama was found guilty in Thomasville Georgia of forging a 725 dollar draft for Garner and Company. The forged check was cashed by Citizen's Bank after a swift jury verdict. Hodges was traced through handwriting on a money order request from Savannah to his wife leading to his capture.
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Thomasville
BR. Hiodies
Malvern
Ala
Garner and Company
Hodges
Savannah
Desperate Arrest Ends in Slaying at McDonough
In McDonough Georgia on October 26 officers shot and killed Al Smith a negro suspect resisting arrest for whiskey sale. He had barricaded himself in a house and faced a fusillade after officers stormed the property finding two pistols a shotgun and ample ammunition near his body.
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McDonough
al Smith
Smith
New Eagle Cafe Offers Daily Meals for Fifteen a Month
New Eagle Cafe begins service with three meals daily for a monthly $15. The up-to-date venue advertises new and attractive surroundings. Cake list for Saturday includes Angel cake Fruit cake Cream puffs and more. Phone 1076 Arnold & Abney.
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NEW Eagle Cafe
NEW Eagle
Philadelphia
Arnold & Abney
Editor Pleasant Stovall Visits Sisters in Savannah
Hon Pleasant A Stovall editor of the Savannah Press arrives from Atlanta to visit his sisters Mrs Billups Phinizy Mrs R T Du Tose and Mrs R W Lamkin after attending a state democratic committee meeting He supported allowing direct popular vote on prohibition and on presidential choice. Billiousness remedy notes follow in advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets.
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Pleasant A. Stovall
Savannah Press
Atlanta
Billups Phinizy
R. T. du- Tose
R. W. Lamkin
State
Democratic Committee
Frosty Morning Sparks Sales Of Household Goods
Local notices list coal related items and kitchenware including coal vases, scuttles, tongs, shovels, pokers, waffle irons, muffin pans, patty irons, oyster fryers, and a wide assortment of aluminum ware and china sets. Open stock Rogers silverware and other dining pieces are advertised with a contact number.
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Saratoga Potato
Rogers
Jolly John Larkins to Head Colonial Show Tonight
Jolly John Larkins the well known colored comedian and a company of forty performers appear at the Colonial in Royal Sam a musical comedy featuring top colored artists. Larkins has previously drawn crowds and is expected to attract large local attendance tonight.
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John Larkins
Colonial
Larkins
Swapped Mule for Automobile in Lexington Trade
In Lexington Georgia on October 27 two local businessmen traded a Buick runabout for a mule. Ernest Howard exchanged his auto for R L Callaway's mule as both saw utility in the swap. Howard may buy a larger car next spring while Callaway keeps the mule for now.
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Lexington
Ernest Howard
R. L. Callaway
Howard
Callaway
Mr. Howard
IOI Colonial Sa Show Prices and Times
Saturday matinee and night at IOI Colonial Sa with prices for night gallery 25 50 cents balcony 75c and 1.00 orchestra 75c and 1.00 matinee 26c 60c 5c reserved seats available at Palmer s Drug Store.
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Palmer's Drug Store
Short Notes of Interest Real Estate and Services
Real Estate Erwin and Company lists offerings and fire insurance. Hotel Sanges advertises rooms and meals with humorous lines. Painting and nail decorating by Chas W Parr. Shoe repair and pick up service by Max M Hivert. For sale or rent a seven room Cedar St house. For rent a 4 room house with bath. YWCA seeks a housemaid. Accounts due by Nov 1 will go to collection. settle sooner by note or money. Typewriter repair by McGregor Co. Four young men with horse and buggy wanted for Clarke and adjoining counties at $4 a day.
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S. H. Dillard
Clarke
Lockhart Hotel
Murrell and Atkins
Lipscomb and Co. Insurance and Real Estate Listings
Local notices advertise Lipscomb & Co. Insurance and Lipscomb & Co. Real Estate services, Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest on deposits from 61.00, plus rental notices for rooms and houses, job ads for delivery, collecting, and general help, and sale needs for horses or mules. Also listings for rental properties in White Plains and Winterville along with telephone contact details.
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Athens
Athens Savings Bank
Oey
Immortal Creator of Mutt and Jeff Visits Athens
Fisher the originator of Mutt and Jeff toured Athens yesterday and attended the Colonial production the night before. Frank Tannehill Jr and Fisher criticized the show and planned to refine it with the Atlanta company, while locals enjoyed Elks hospitality. Also promotes Chamberlain's Liniment and plaster comparison.
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Mutt
Jeff
Play
Bud” Fishes
the Colonial
Gus Hill
Hill
Frank Tannehill, Jr
Fisher
Tannehill
Colonial
Atlanta
Jer
Lodge of Elks
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Milledge Avenue
Old Milledge
Joseph WM. Brown
Prohibition
Decatur
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Synod of
Presbyterian Church
Deadar
Agnes Scott College
College Chapel
Auditorium
Armory
W.b.norton
Grays
Pleasant Stovall
Gale
Huggins China House
Broad Street
Athens, Ga
Jolly
Percy Lynn
Prof
Mrs
Prof. Lynn
Colonial Theater
College Avenue
Jeff Gaines
Sandy Creek District
Cobb Lampkin
Efor Sale
Campbell’ & Barrow
Clayton ST
IOI Colonial — Sa
Black Patti
All New Big
Royal Sam
Jennie Pearl
Erwin & Company
J. C. Jester
Hotel Sanges
Chas, W. Parr
Max M. Hivert
Cedar St
L. N. Betts
Bath
Washington Street
F. G. Umbach
McGregor Co
M. Pittman
Fire Insurance—Lipscomb & Co
Real Estate—Lipscomb & Co
Cobb St
W. A. Jester
Hotel
G. W. Tidwell
Bludwine Bot. Co
Athens, Aaa
White Plains
R. R. G Clark
J. R. Crane & Co
Geo. McDorman
Winterville, Ga
M.L. Johnson
Lnst. B.C
Care of
Athens Banner
Stephenson & Hull Real Estate
Prince Ave
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