Nine Men Indicted In Probe of Barrow County Lawlessness
Larry Gantt notes Athens may skip a winter circus for the first time since the Civil War due to money trouble. He recounts late 19th century circuses, local opinions on prohibition in New York, and includes anecdotes on Mr. Lloyd Palmer returning from New York with holiday goods. He also shares a relic story of a 100 year old knife tied to Franklin College and observes local farming prospects with hay and peas, hinting cotton may fade from Clarke County for years.
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Larry Gantt
Carroll
Athens
Doc Dorsey
John Robinson
John ‘Robinson
John Lowlow
Jimob
Dorsey
Broad Street
King and Hodgston Co
Lake’s
New York
Lloyd Palmer
Athena
Palmer
Mr. Palmer
H. R. Palmer & Bons
Borders
Jackson County
Franklin College
Bat I
State College
Urean
Clarke County
Scott
Oconee
Four Charged in Barrow County Assault Indictments
In Winder Georgia nine men are before the Barrow County grand jury, four charged with assault with intent to murder. Indictments allege liquor violations and related counts from a September 12 shooting affray. No arrests yet, and the grand jury continues its inquiry into a feared organized band causing lawless acts.
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Winder
Burrow County
Blanton Fortson
Fortson
Superior Court
H. 8
McDaniel
F. M. Stewart
Barrow County
Bob Jackson
Curtis McDaniel
Stewart
Grand Jury
Guy Thurmcn
Rusie
Matthew Stinchcomb
T. J
Guy Thurmond
Fielding Williams
Roy Perkins
Ben Grant
Frank Burson
Ben Wall
James Johnson
Remains of John H. Lucas Arrive in Athens Today
The remains of John H. Lucas, 61, once a prominent Athens figure, died in Memphis. Pallbearers include H. H. Linton, Frank Lipscomb, Judge R. C. Orr, and others. Survived by widow Kate Moreno Lucas, four children, and four sisters. Lucas descended from early Athens families and moved to Memphis about fifteen years ago.
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John H. Lucas
Memphis
Tennessee
Athens
H. H. Linton
Frank Lipscomb
R. C. Orr
E. D. Sledze
J. C. Hutchins
John Morris
Walter Childs
A. P. Dearing
Mr. Lucas
Frederick W. Lucas
Kate Moreno Lucas
Moreno
Frederick
Kate
Mimie Lucas
Mamie Lucas
W. A. Carlton
Mis. F. L. Baseey
E. H. Smilth
American State Bank to Open Broad Street Branch
The American State Bank's board approved opening a Broad Street office soon in the building previously used by Georgia National and University Savings Bank. The move aims to expand banking services, reflecting confidence in Athens' future and parallels success seen in other cities with strong financial interests involved.
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American State Bank
Broad Street
Georgia National
University Savings Bank
Segura
Athens
Southern Mills seeks 20-year charter renewal and capital increase
Clarke superior court heard an application for a twenty year charter renewal for Southern Mills with privilege to raise capital stock from 900000 to 2000000. Officials described the company as the state's largest industrial sine and noted its 1902 authorization and notable growth.
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Clarke Superior Court
Southern
Manufactu
Anboet
Mi Ee Ie
Ontat
Georgia Student Slightly Hurt in Streetcar Collision
L. F. Ramsey, a University of Georgia student, was slightly injured Friday when an automobile driven by Mrs. Laurine Bray struck him after he alighted from a Prince Avenue streetcar. He was treated at Athens General Hospital and released with minor head bruises.
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L. F. Ramsey
University of Georgia
Prince Avenue
Laurine
Bray
Ramsey
Athens General Hospital
Tom Stokes Visits Athens on Vacation from Washington
Tom Stokes, formerly with the Athens Herald and Savannah Press now a White House correspondent, is visiting Athens friends on vacation. A University of Georgia graduate and prominent journalist, he is accompanied by his father T. B. Stokes Sr., a leading Atlanta businessman, to see the football game.
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Tom Stokes
Athens Herald
Savannah Press
Macon News
White House
Athens
Stokes
University of Georgia
Washington
T. 8. Stokes
Atlanta
Stillman Denied Divorce in Bank President Case
James A. Stillman former president of National City Bank of New York had a divorce decree denied in Carmel New York. The referee found Baby Guy Stillman legitimate and upheld Mrs Stillman's defense while confirming a relationship with Florence Leeds and two children. Evidence did not prove alleged adultery with two other women named Helen and Clara.
Presbyterians to Meet in Augusta for Three Day Session
The Presbyterian Synod of Georgia will open a three day session October 10 at First Presbyterian Church Augusta. Delegates from all Presbyterian churches prepare to attend. The 1861 meeting at First Presbyterian Church marked a pivotal split with the Northern body.
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Augusta
Presbyterian Synod of Georgia
First Presbyterian Church
Chenille Flowers Trim Smart Frocks and Hats
Chenille flowers trim many of the smartest frocks and hats. Some are embroidered directly on fabric while others are appliqued. Brighter colors elevate the effect, adding vivid contrast to garments.
Senatorial Primary Likely in October Under Democratic Plan
The Georgia State Democratic Executive Committee meets in Macon to call a senatorial primary to choose a successor to the late Thomas E. Watson and fill posts including pension commissioner and Fulton Superior Court judge. The likely date is October 15 with a runoff October 22 if needed, and a possible party convention to declare results.
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Banner-Herald
Atlanta
Democratic Executive Committee
Macon
Hotel
Lanier
Thomas E. Watson
John W. Lindsey
Pendleton
Fulton
Walker
Senate
Vereen
Fire Destroys Unoccupied House on Alabama Riverfront
A Friday fire gutted a frame building known as the Titane along the Chattahoochee river near Girard Alabama. Firefighters arrived promptly but the structure burned completely. the building, valued at 500 dollars, was unoccupied and will be rebuilt.
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Girard
Aja
Alabama
Chattahoolocee
Columbus, Ga
Edotroh
Decorative summer blouses with lace and ribbon flowers
Decorative summer blouses feature gold or silver lace over light metal cloth foundations. French ribbon flowers are often added to enhance the design.
British Turkish ties grow tenser war seen near
At Syracuse the Associated Press reports increasing strain between Britain and Turkey as talks stall and a broader conflict seems possible. In the same session former Governor Alfred Smith was nominated for governor at the Democratic State convention held Friday night.
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Associated Press
Syracuse
Alfred Smith
Two Announce For Senate Succeed Watson Here
Georgia political scene shifts as Herbert Clay and Judge C H Howard announce plans to seek the U S Senate seat left by the late Thomas Watson. Other potential candidates include H H Dean Ogden Pereons Andrew and Chancellor David C Barrow. A special primary is planned with Governor Hardwick’s temporary successor under discussion.
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Herbert Clay
State Senate
C. H. Howard
Clifford Walker
Hardwick
United States’ Senate
Thomas ©. Watson
H. H. Dean
Gainesville
Ogden Pereons
Mehienonen
Andrew
David C. Barrow
Clay
Georgia House of Representatives
Cobb County
Macon
Judge Howard
Clifford M. Walker
Senator Watson
W. J. Véreen
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Canada
Watson
Democratic Committee
Siki Declared Winner In Bout
The French boxing federation upheld the judge’s decision awarding the bout to Siki over Georges Carpentier, ruling Carpentier out of combat. DesCampas plea to add “through Injury” was rejected to avoid recording the defeat as caused by Siki’s finish.
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Prean
Feder
Ion Maatanaynt
Methe Proversy
Siki R
Georges Carpentier
Decis
Siki
Carpentier
Francois DesCampa
Georgia Bulldogs Seen In First Test Versus Mercer Baptists
The Georgia Bulldogs face a season opening test against Mercer at Sanford Field at 8 30 p m Dengue fever sidelined Captain Lancaster and Cowart with Dasher and Gaines lining up to fill gaps. Mercer brings heft from Macon and coach Cody plans to adjust with Butler and Sam Butler at ends and 199 pound team depth. The Bulldogs boast 178 pounds in backfield versus Mercers 199 front line weights as Stegeman debuts new uniforms and ends.
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Georgia
Josh Cody
Mercer Baptists
Sanford Feld
Emart
Auburn
Macon
Georgian Hotel
3. V. Sanford
Stegeman
Cody
Morly
White
Springer
Mercer
Carl Lancaster
Cowart
Gaines
Dasher
Lancaster
Bulldogs
Theeason
Georgia Bulldogs
Jereava
Sultan Clings to Throne Amid Abdication Doubts
Telegram from Angora Havas Agency says the Sultan has not abdicated, though health limits his participation in empire affairs. London reports grave fears of wider warfare as Turkish actions near the Dardanelles threaten the neutral zone, with Turkish forces advancing and cabinet meetings ongoing.
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Paris
Med
Turkey
Angora Cor Havas
Bultan
London
Grigton
Rey
Chana
Dardanelles
Auto Collision Claims One Life In Waynesboro
Waynesboro Georgia. G Upchurch died instantly and Paul Lester was seriously injured when the car they were driving collided with another vehicle near Here early today. Warren was the driver of the other car.
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Waynesboro
G. Upchurch
Paul Lester
Ly Hurt
Here
Warren
Local man wounded as police probe August incident
A man was found bleeding with wounds about the head near a local residence after an incident Friday. An X Ray will be taken to assess his injuries while police investigate. In related reports a person was killed nearby in Louisville, Ga, with several others injured and a sawmill boiler operation mentioned miles north.
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Louisville
Walden and
Williams
Here
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