Tragic Electrocution Claims Mrs. Cunningham at Home
Mrs. W A Cunningham wife of Georgia coach died instantly from an electric shock while turning on bathroom light at their Cloverhurst Avenue home in Athens. Coach Cunningham survived and the couple’s babies were present. The body will be sent to Hopkinsville Kentucky for funeral arrangements with pallbearers named John Welch B F Hardeman H H Gordon Jr Andrew C Erwin E H Dorsey and Bob McWhorter.
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W. A. Cunningham
Coach Cunningham
University of Georgia
Cloverhurst Avenue
Cunningham
Mr. Cunningham
Miss Ritter
Hopkinsville
Athens
Seaboard
Atlanta
Messrs
John Welch
B. F. Hardeman
H. H. Gordon, Jr
Andrew C. Erwin
E. H. Dorsey
Bob McWhorter
Crackers Tie Mobile in Death-Defying Doubleheader in Atlanta
Fifteen thousand fans watched a 10-inning first game as Atlanta and Mobile battled for the pennant. The game tied 5-5 in the ninth before a decisive run scored on a fateful play. The second game lasted three innings as Mobile prepared for New Orleans. Atlanta leads or shares the race depending on today’s results with Chattanooga up next.
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Athens
Atlanta
Crackers
Smith
Bisland
Manush
Harry Holland
Mobile
Price
Chapman
Dent
Cavet
Schmidt
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Wit
Sister Sailed for Home Amid Mrs Cunningham Killing
Miss Willie Ritter, sister of Mrs. Cunningham of this city, was due to sail from Liverpool yesterday returning from a European tour with Misses Louelle Brand Julia Brand and Ruth Wells of this city. The article notes her as Mrs Cunningham’s sister.
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Mrs. Cunningham
Willie Ritter
Liverpool
Europe
Louelle
Julia Brand
Ruth Wells
Cuningham
Oconee County Forms Board of Trade for Progress
Watkinsville and Oconee County organize a Board of Trade to promote development. The effort launched at a Wednesday meeting in Mayor McWhorter’s office aims to publicize county strengths and spur growth, with participants outlining plans for regional progress.
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Oconee
Watkinsville
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade of
Oconee Board of Trade
Oconee County
McWhorter
Bond Granted For J W Griffin In Bank Case
In Clarke Superior Court judge Brand fixes bail at ten thousand dollars for J W Griffin, former Athens Trust president, amid pledges by his counsel and the state to aid depositors and stockholders. The case, indicting felony with a guilty verdict, proceeds as Griffin seeks bond to appeal and pursue settlement. The judge allows bail and schedules appearances. the county braces for a county fair spearheaded by local business leaders, with J W McWhorter elected president and J Warren Smith secretary of the Board of Trade planning the October 29 30 fair and county development efforts.
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J. W. Griffin
Clarke Superior Court
Chambers
Athens Trust and Banking Company
Messrs. G. C. Thomas
T. J. Shackelford
Griffin
Messrs
T. B. Fullilove
C. W. Fambrough
W. H. Ashford
T. T. Chandler
L. F. Johnson
J. Warren Smith
J. W. McWhorter
Watkinsville
Board of Trade
Athens Cotton Receipts Reach 106 782 Bales for 1912 13
The Athens market reports total cotton receipts for the 1912 13 season at 106 782 bales compiled by A W Brooks of the cotton contingent. Last season closed with 184 000 bales. earlier years ranged from 75 000 to 105 000. Of the total, 23 455 bales arrived by country wagons. On hand at season end stock stood higher than in several years, with 330 bales on hand September 1.
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Athens
A. W. Brooks
Death of Mr. C. J. Parham cremated in Princeton
Mr. G. J. Parham died yesterday morning at about nine due to old age. Funeral and burial set for Princeton at 10:30 with Rev. Crow officiating. Survived by wife Alice and nine children including Mrs. Dora Fowler and Messrs. C. W. Parham W. F. Parham E. S. Parham J. N. Parham, and daughters Mrs. Lola Yarbrough Josie Roberts Lou Woods. A longtime Baptist and valued neighbor who came from Covington, Georgia.
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Princeton
Mr. Crow
Alice Parham
Dora Fowler
C. W. Parham
W. F. Parham
E. S. Parham
J. N. Parham
Lola Yarbrough
Josie
JOSSEY S SPECIAL PRICES FOR TODAY
Fresh country eggs 27 1 2c per dozen. Nice fat fries 25 35 40c. Large fat hens 47 1 2c. Tender snap beans 15c per gallon. Fresh tender corn 15c per dozen. Lemons 25c per dozen. Pumpkins yams potatoes 30c per peck. Irish potatoes 35c per peck. Red onions 40c per peck. Green shelled peas 10c quart. 25 lb sugar 1.35. Picnic hams 17 1 2c per lb. Silver Leaf Lard 1.40. Other goods in proportion. JOSSEY S Phone 1176.
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Jossey's
Woman Survives Severe Shock From Live Current
Mrs. O H Johnson of Cloverhurst avenue near Coach Cunningham’s home was shocked twice while turning on lights. Insulation apparently reduced the electric force enough to save her life.
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O. H. Johnson
Cloverhurst Avenue
Coach Cunningham
Two City Teams to Clash on Herty Field This Afternoon
Corley and Hancock face Morton Hodgson and Bob Mc Whorter on Herty Field at five in a benefit game for the Y M C A suit fund. Frank Thrasher will catch Corley. Rawson backs Hancock. Two strong lineups include Isaac and Frank Thrasher and Thrasher-Hodgson stars with local and out of town players joining in a near evenly matched showdown.
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Hancock
Morton Hodgson
Bob" McWhorter
Thrasher Boys
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Morton Hiedgson
Bob” McWhorter
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Isaac Thrasher
Thrasher
Daniels
Pound
Bond
Owens
Frank Thrasher
Georgia
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Bob
Rawson
Nis
Pee Wit Seaoeey
Athens
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Treasury
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Murphy Pound
Hutchins
Bryant
Weatherly
Cogta
Fluker
Ralph Hodgson
Kytle
McWhorter
Fleatwood Laings
Peeler
Paul Smith
Williamson's Draws Attention with Fresh Produce
Arnold & Abney offer green beans shelled peas yellow squash and butter beans snap beans okra bell peppers and sweet potatoes at Williamson's with a focus on fresh vegetables and local produce.
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Arnold& Abney
Williamson’s
Griffin case doubtful for September hearing
The Athens Trust and Banking Company president Griffin is alleged to post bond at ten thousand dollars instead of twelve and a half thousand. A new-trial motion before Judge Brand is set for September 26, but the record preparation of 262 000 words may make that date impractical.
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Griffin
Athens Trust and Banking Company
Brand
Tribble likely to seek reelection in Eighth district
Greensboro Herald Journal notes strong speculation over congressional races in the Eighth district. It reports Congressman Samuel J. Tribble is expected to run again after two terms, with potential opponents including Judge Horace M. Holden Col J Brown Col T J Shackelford State Senator Grant D Perry and others. The piece suggests Tribble will face opposition but may still prevail.
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Tribble
Greensboro Herald-Journal
Samuel J. Tribble
Horace M. Holden
Clarke
J. Brown
Elbert
J. D. Price
T. J. Shackelford
Grant D. Perry
Morgan County
Col Tribble
Holden
Congressional Politi
Cosa
Big Men's Class Promises Large Methodist Meeting
A notice from Athens Georgia dated September 5 1913 invites men to the First Methodist Sunday School Big Men's Class at ten o clock Sunday. President J M Pound of the State Normal School will deliver a message. Horace Sixty reports sixty men listed with more expected tomorrow morning as the event opens.
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First Methodist Sunday School
First Methodist
Athens
J. M. Pound
State Normal School
Tatr
J C Moore Alias Lindsay Prepares For His Defense
J C Moore also known as J M Lindsay in Canada and the western regions is preparing to defend charges that may go before the grand jury in October. He has consulted two city lawyers and provided a detailed statement to a stenographer. Further steps will be announced in a few days.
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J. C. Moore
Canada
J. M. Lindsay
Last Day Free Offer From Capito Mills Company
Today is the last day for a free genuine rubber rating suit or overcoat from Capito Mills Company. The firm showcases its hand tailored clothing with a money value of twenty five for five dollars, now offered at fifteen dollars. Call today for the raincoat deal and browse other groceries from Arnold and Abney including lettuce celery oatmeal cheese and fish.
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Capito Mills Company
Lightning damages homes in Comer Georgia
Special to the Banner reports a heavy rain storm in Comer Georgia as lightning struck the homes of W H Woods and C W Power. Woods suffered considerable furniture damage while Power’s home had only minor damage. No injuries were reported.
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Comer
W. H. Woods
C. W. Power
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