United States Court convenes here on April 14 1919
The April term of the United States court will convene Monday April 14 in the federal courtroom with Judge Wm. T. Newman presiding. The calendar has no extraordinary cases but lists many moon line cases dealing with contraband. a large Grand Jury is named for the April term 1919 alongside numerous jurors from Athens Elberton Hartwell and surrounding counties.
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United States Court
Federal Court Room
Wm. T. Newman
Atlanta
W. G. Cornett
King Bone-Dry
Douglas Flanigen
Athens
Chas
W. Crook
Morris Jankower
Alexander M. Scudder
Jno
B. Williams
Bowersville
W. Brandt
Julius Y.talmadge
J. Lewis Frye
Hartwell
B. Ivey Thornton
Elberton
G. Arthur Booth
Geo. EK. O'Farrell
Pierce Ayrock
Aroundsville
Henry G. Callahan
Thos. R. Flanigan
Auburn
W. Polk Boggs
Jefferson
Wm. P. Price
High Shoals
Chas. B. Hargrove
Crawford
Boyce Barrow
Buckhead
Jno. P. Bailey
Marion M. Arnold
J. Luther Lanter
Winder
Clyde O. McDorman
Frank M. Haley
Chas. W. Parr
Isaac T. Derricote
Thad. J. Stephens
Colbert
Geo. B. Fleming
Arnoldsville
Nathan T. Elder
David N. Meadow
Edward H. Holmes
Lexington
Morton S. Hodgson
Wm. J. Henson
Sam
C. Hawes
Thos. H. Jackson
Geo. T. Kilpatrick
Godfrey
Andrew C. Erwin
Robt. A. Hill
David M. Dickson
Austin
F. Tibbetts
Jesse R. Adams
Hull
Richard L. Durham
Farmington
Jas. N. Griffeth
Danielsville
Mallory J. Brown
Alphus H. Morton
Watkinsville
Frank H. White
Wm. P. Butler
Lieyllyn M. Brown
Richard W. Sizer
Angus M. Creek
Cobb Lampkin
Stonewall J. Carmichael
Levi B. Chambers
Madison
Thos
A.C. McMahan
B. Franklin Wilson
Hoschton
N. Hodgson
Luther M. Arni Statham
Wm. G. Griffeth
Thos.b. Hill
Ateena
Robbens
Jac F. Jackson
Banks County
Con
J. H. G. Furgereson
R. J. Davis
Ladies Hebrew Community Club Organized in City
The Ladies Hebrew Community Club forms with sixteen charter members including Mesdaines Ableman and Buchwald. It aims for charitable work and aiding those in need, with a charter and permanent organization soon to be arranged and expanded membership.
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Ladies’ Hebrew Community Club
Mesdaines
P. Ableman
R. Buchwald
B. Brooks
J. Bush
H. Cutler
Cutler
J. Cutler
J. Davis
A. Deckvitz
M. Farbstein
B. Goldwasser
M. Gold- Wasser
W. Goodman
Held
R. Lewis
B. Lamb
Captain Hill Victim of Pneumonia in France
Capt Fred H Hitt formerly of Athens died in France Feb 12 from pneumonia while in command of the army recruiting station at outbreak of hostilities. He leaves a widow Ruth Addison of Toccoa and a one year old daughter, his mother at Tocoa, and brothers Pope R Hill of Toccoa and Hoyt B Hill of Greenville S C.
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Fred H. Hitt
Athens
France
Captain Hill
Ruth Addison
Toccoa
Tocoa
Pope R. Hill
Hoyt B. Hill
Greenville
8. C
Voting on Monroe Doctrine Engages League Commission
Paris April 7 The league of nations commission will hold a plenary session tonight. It is expected members will vote on amendments to the Monroe Doctrine and racial discrimination proposals by the American and Japanese respectively.
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Paris
Commission On the
League of Nations
Palmer Won't Pass On Legality of Staple Commodities
Washington April 7. The legality of the Industrial Board’s plan to set prices for staple commodities remains under review by government agencies. Attorney General Palmer will not rule on the legality of the question yet. The Justice Department stance adds uncertainty to the board’s plans as the railroad administration refuses to accept its steel price proposals.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Industrial Board
Atttorney
Palmer
Department of Justice
Plana
Railroad Administration
Athens woman recalls Doan's Kidney Pills success
Mrs J F Martin of 646 Pulaski Street recounts a long ago kidney trouble and how Doan's Kidney Pills helped her recover after taking multiple boxes. She notes sustained improvement with no recurrence over years and reiterates her endorsement in 1908 and again later. Price 60 cents at dealers. Doan's Kidney Pills. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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Doan
Vio. Charges Listed for County Residents in 1919 Notice
A historical notice lists residents of Clarke Habersham Oglethorpe Barrow counties facing narcotic and penal code violations under the Harrison Narcotic Act and related statutes. Names include Dr C J Walton Leonard Maxwell Guy Emmett Ethel Donehoe Charley Smallwood John Rocks Luether Manders Elista Harrison Allen Chauncey Golden Chauncey and others with enactment references.
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H. H. Ledbetter
Jackson County
Frank Smith
Habersham County
J. C. Griffith
Barrow County
Pope Manders
Co. C. Wilson
Clarke County
C. T. Whiteheal
Oconee County
Vic
Will H. Thomas
Henry Thomas
Ed Elder
Henry Thomas, Jr
Lucius Freeman
Gene Boyce
Walton County
Minor Tolbert
George Luther Waycaster
J. D. Waycaster
White County
Bill Wilson
Andy Gilbreath
Madison County
Jesse Watts
Rabun County
Grady Moon
Wiley Sims
Bob Dillard
Oglethorpe County
Ing
C. J. Walton
Harrison Narcotic Act
Leonard F. Maxwell
Cy Guy W. Emmett
Ethel Donehoe
Charley Smallwood
John Rocks
Olle Smallwood
Luther Manders
Elista Harrison
Allen Chauncey
Golden Chauncey
Methodist Centenary opened in Athens with Bishop Candler sermon
The great Methodist Centenary began at First Methodist Church in Athens with Bishop Warren A. Candler delivering a long sermon on the late war's indirect effects, wartime finance, and moral renewal. He urged generous tithes to fund mission work as revival and world peace loom, praising President Wilson and urging a strong religious push across Heathen lands. Afternoon and evening talks by Dr. Jarrell and Dr. Rawlins followed, focusing on Methodist opportunities and challenges.
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Athens
Warren A. Candler
First Methodist
Mr. Dempsey
First Methodist Church
Wiggins
Jarrell
Candler
Southland
God
Wilson
Plymouth Rock
Golden Gate
Chas. C. Jarrell
E. H. Rawlins
Nashville
Tenn
Rawlins
District Agricultural Schools to Hold Contests Here This Month
District agricultural schools will gather at the State College of Agriculture on April 25 and 26 for a fourteenth contest. Boys and girls from across the state compete in debate, essay, music, athletic events, cooking, sewing, poultry and butter making, plowing, grooming, and stock judging with prizes awarded.
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State College of Agriculture
Eyranged
College Farm
Athens
Plymouth Rock
Wyandottes
Rhode Island
Miraculous Escape of Frank Burson From a Firing Line
Frank Burson son of J E Burson and nephew of Dr W M Burson of the State College of Agriculture is on furlough in Athens. A Battery E 12th Field Artillery member in the 2nd Division, he recalls service in France from 1917 1919 including Chateau Thierry St Mihiel and notable action with the Marines. He enlisted aged 17 in Athens in 1916 and was twice wounded with hospital time between battles.
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Frank Burson
J. E. Burson
W. M. Burson
State College of Agriculture
Athens
12Th Field Artillery
2Nd Division
Soissons
Chateau Thierry
St Mihlet
Burson
Coast Artillery
Co. McCluskey
Fort Myer
Virginia
France
England
Scotish
Mr. Burson
Ume
St. Mihiel
St. Michiel
Camp Diz
N. J
Bishop McMurry Discusses Questions Vexing Peace Conference
In Athens Tuesday, Bishop W F McMurry of St Louis spoke at the Centenary Rally on The Need of the East. He described Japan Korea and China as central to the East's future, noting Christian transformation as key to peace and warning of world disturbance if the East remains unsettled.
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First Methodist Church
W. F. McMurry
St. Louis
East
Japan
Korea
China
Far East
Varis
Germany
Evry Chinaman
Hector Park
Athens
Bishop McMurry
Park
China Medical Society
Rockefeller Foundation
John D. Hammond
Dr. Hammond
C. C. Jarrell
W. A. Shelton
8. P. Wiggins
Detroit Ballot Narrowly Favors Light Wine and Beer
AP dispatch from Detroit reports early returns from 85 of 2300 precincts show 8900 votes for and 20000 against a constitutional amendment permitting the use of light wine and beer. The outcome hinges on further tallies as polls close.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Commission Will Hear Winder And Statham Rate Case
Several petitions to raise telephone rates will be heard today by the Railroad Commission of Georgia. One case involves North Georgia Telephone and Telegraph Co. of Winder seeking higher rental rates at Winder and Statham, where the company operates exchanges.
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Railroad Commission of Georgia
North Georgia Telephone and Telegraph Co
Winder
Statham
From Iceland To Newfoundland In 24 Hours By Plane
London April 7 The Short Brothers airplane, one of the flyers in the ten thousand pounds sterling Atlantic race, will start from Ireland for Newfoundland on April 16, weather permitting. It is expected they will complete the journey in 24 hours.
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Associated Press
London
Short Brothers
Atlantic
Ireland
Newfoundland
Convoy System Proved Vital in Submarine War
On arrival in New York Admiral William Sims praised the convoy system for protecting merchant ships. He noted depth charges and listening devices aided battles, and said Germany was winning before the United States joined the war. Allied conferences unified commands to implement the system until hostilities ended.
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New York
Esate
Brad
Willam
Sity
Mauretania
Sims
Germany
England
Palmer opposing clemency for Debs voiced by Atty Gen
Atty Gen Palmer opposed clemency for Eugene Debs socialist leader serving ten years for espionage act violation. He cited duty and duty to uphold law, saying granting clemency would undermine justice and national enforcement. He noted receiving several communications urging clemency.
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Washingtes
Eugene Debs
Debs
Palmer
Russian report cites 700 Bolshevik casualties in Mekhrenga sector
Archangel dispatch reports Bolsheviks killed and wounded 700 with 10 percent captured. Allies suffer no losses. Bolsheviks resume bombardment of British and American positions along the Dvina and Vuga rivers.
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Archangel
Mekhrenga
Dvina
Vuga
Mississippi to Make Memorial To Soldiers of Late World War
Jackson April 7 The Mississippi Memorial Association will begin immediate plans for a memorial to soldiers of the late World War. The organization expects to honor county and state veterans and to unveil the monument at a suitable public site in the capital.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
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