Royal Arcanum Convened in Athens Georgia
The Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum of Georgia opened in Athens at eleven yesterday with over 100 representatives from across the state. Speakers included Grand Regent Russell, Mayor Dorsey, M. G. Michael, Dean Charley Snelling, President D. C. Branson, and F. K. Freeman, praising the city and urging broader membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Council of the
Royal Arcanum
Georgia
Richard B. Russell
Grand Council
Athens
Georgian
Henry S. West
Oconee Council
Col. West
Dorsey
William E. Dorsey
University of Georgia
Grand Regent Russell
Atlanta
Michael Speaks
M. G. Michael
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Michael
Order
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
St. Peter
The Hanging Mention Sparks Court House Banter
Courtroom humor arises after Judge Brand sentences Will Hawkins to be hanged on May 28. Clerk Crawford and Judge A J Cobb discuss noting the Hanging on the execution or dead docket. Judge Brand overhears and joins the light exchange before work resumes.
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Crawford
Hawkins
Clerk Crawford
Judge Brand
Will Hawkins
A. J. Cobb
Will Hawking
Brand
Hawking
Court House
Hancock
Athens hosts Grand Council session with barbecue honor
The Grand Council met in Athens with remarks by Judge Russell praising the city and its morality. Delegates toured the University of Georgia facilities and an afternoon barbecue at the State College of Agriculture followed, as the group prepared for business sessions at the Hotel Georgian.
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Royal Arcanum
Royal Arcanum Insurance
Russell
Richard B. Russell
Athens
Georgia
Brother Green
Dorsey
Blalock
Fayetteville
McCurry
Hartwell
State College of Agriculture
Lumpkin Bill
George W. Moorman
Athena
University of Georgia
Grand Council
Georgian
First Hanging Set For Clarke County May 28 1909
Clarke County prepares for its first execution as Will Hawkins the accused killer of his wife is sentenced to death. Judge Brand orders the hangings for May 28 in private with limited witnesses and a path to possible appeal noted by Col. H C Tuck.
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Hawkins
Clarke County
Brand
Will Hawkins
Hawking
Col. H. C. Tuck
Enid
Wil Hawkins
Court House
Old County
Charles JT. Brand
Superior Court Western Circuit
Great penalties against the roads hinge on legal battle
Montgomery April 21 heavy penalties under state railroad rate laws prompt railroads to pursue Supreme Court review after circuit court reversals The Louisville and Nashville brief projects vast fines and nationwide implications while noting the penalties may remain blocked until mandamus actions prevail Local notices also report a wedding in Walla Walla and a line about African game leadership
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Montgomery
Ala
Cirrcuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of
Louisville and Nashville
Gregory L. Smith
Circuit Court of Appeals
Alabama
Louisville
Nashville
Jreault
Court of Appeals
United States
Minnesota
Man
Scheo
Sarah Jean Winans
Jules
William P. Winans
Geo. Leroy Converse, Jr
Exoneration Won by J. P. Sims in Freight Claim Case
Former Southern Railway agent J. P. Sims was completely exonerated by the grand jury yesterday on a warrant issued in this city over freight charge claims. Sims had posted bond earlier, and the jury action now ends the case. local friends express pleasure at the verdict.
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J. P. Sims
The
Southern Railway Co
Sims
Slims
Writ of Lunacy Filed Against Brad Spinks
Yesterday James H. Hugging swore out a writ of lunacy against his son in law Brad Spinks alleging un sound mind and danger including threats to harm his wife. The lunacy trial set for the courthouse tomorrow morning.
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James H. Hugging
Brad Spinks
Spinks
Court House
Columbus Named Next Grand Council Meeting Place
At yesterday's business session the Grand Council of the Royal Arcanum unanimously chose Columbus as the next meeting location. Committees were appointed and reports were assigned for committee review and later reporting. Several cites were mentioned, but Columbus was the sole focus of this session.
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Grand Council Royal
Arcanum
Grand Council of the
Royal Arcanum
Columbus
Grand Council
Sloan's Liniment credited for relief of inflammatory rheumatism
Mrs. Marguerite Rau of York Pennsylvania describes a ten week battle with inflammatory rheumatism in her right arm. She says seven weeks of various remedies failed before Sloan's Liniment provided instant relief and aided a three week recovery. She used three 2 1 2 cent bottles and now a 50 cent bottle saying the treatment worked better than prior medical care.
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Marguerite Rau
Franklin St
York
Sloan
Campaign of Education for Boys in Boston Inaugurated
A two week campaign begins in Boston to educate the public about rescuing wayward delinquent and dependent boys. National speakers will describe the need and methods used in cities like New York Chicago and Milwaukee.
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Boston
Mass
New York
Chicago
Milwaukee
Dewey Arrested on Serious Charge in Albany
Albany Ga April 31 Dewey age 8 W J Dewey of Quitman jailed in Dougherty county charged with forging a letter to lure Mrs J J Parnell to Albany and with other offenses. Parnell a newlywed from Mitchell county claims Dewey tried to take her to a hotel. she spent the night in a hotel after an officer intervened. The case is under US inquiry to see if mail was used for wrongdoing. Mrs Parnell plans to press charges with her husband remaining in Eufaula tomorrow.
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Albany
J. J. Parnell
Pelham
Parnell
Bufaula
Ala
Dewey
Inter
Westbrook
Eufaula
Deway
Farnell
Mitchell County
Mrs M E Crymes Dies in Atlanta at 61
Mrs M E Crymes dies at her Atlanta home aged 61. She was a devout Christian with many friends mourning her death. Survived by six children including C F Crymes of this city. The obituary notes extended condolences from numerous friends.
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Alanta Mia
M. E. Crymes
Mr. C. F
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Barrow
Beat College
Enquine
Branson
4. C. Branson
State ,Normal School
Digo
Sidney Smith
Freeman
F. K. Freeman
Gen. Forrest
Mrs. Rosa Monaish
Rosa Monnarsh
Constantinople
Abdul Hamid
Africa
Teddy
Col. Patten
Old Guard
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Peruna Ding Mfg. Co
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