Grand Jury Presentments of Clarke County Georgia 1902
The Clarke Superior Court April term 1902 grand jury presents county officials approving most records while noting blanks in district data. They urge bond increases for the County School Commissioner and a bond issue to retire county debt. They commend Judge Russell and urge re election, and request publication in The Athens Banner. County Commissioners report six months of county business and discuss roads bridges jail and farm conditions and financial status. County School Commissioner details enrollment, salaries, and term length gains due to dispensary funds. Dozier reports on school progress and praised teachers and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coes
Aworn
Clarke Superior Court
Superior Court
Board of Education
Justices of the Peace
Nome Justices of the Peace
National Bank of Athens
Baak
University
Board of County Commissioner
Annd
Board of County
Board of County Commissioners
Thomas P Vincent
John T. Pittard
William R. Tack
Joseph F. Comer
Athens
Jadge Richard B. Basel
Charles H. Brand
Olarke Superior Court
County Board of Commissioners
Pea
Clarke County
Hhe
County Board of Education
Oher
Grand Jery
Totel
P. Vincent
W. H. Morton
M. Herrington
Sapstier
Spenestnton
Desahor
Cit Council of
Board Ofounty Commissioners
Couat Board of Education
Teicher
Balanc
Sobon
Jno
T. Pittard
Willam R. Took
Thos. H. Dozier
H. H Linton
Hon
Grand Jury
Federal Court Adjourned. Wages Defendants Postponed
Federal court adjourned after two day session with cases against Joe and John Wages postponed to the fourth Monday in May. Burrell Billops sentenced to two years in federal prison. J M Taylor, a white counterfeiter, sentenced to three years. Public health note praises One Minute Cough Care with endorsements from O O Dawson and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Court
Joe
John Wages
Burrell Billops
J. M. Taylor
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Cited in Clarke County Report
Report of J A Pitmer Clarke County Georgia treasurer for six months ending April 1 1902 notes a gunshot wound to the left leg and promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for sores burns bruises and wounds with testimonials from users including H R Palmer Warren J Smith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edw. Mehler
Union Bottling Works
Erie
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
J. A. Pitmer
Clarke County
Georgia
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Mya
A. J. Fuller
de Witt
H. R. Palmer
Grand Master Bass to Visit Odd Fellows in City
Hon J L Bass Grand Master of the Odd Fellows in Georgia will be in the city next Monday for the 8th anniversary of the order. The event will be held at the Opera House with thousands expected to attend. A later note urges use of Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Bass
The
Odd Fellows
Georgia
Opera House
Order
Tate
Dr. Kings
New Editor Named for Banner as T. W. Reed Resigns
On May 1, ite BH Holder will assume the Banner editor post from T. W. Reed who recently resigned. Holder, long time editor of the Macon Evening News, is a noted young newspaper man. He will move his family to Athens and be warmly welcomed as a new citizen of Athens. There is a lighthearted medical note endorsing Perry Davis Pain Killer as a simple remedy for colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
BH. Holave
Macon
The
Banner
T. W. Reed
Holder
Macon Evening
News
Fa & Young
Athens
Perry Davis
Revival Services Begin at Christian Church in Lexington
Revival services open Monday at eight oclock led by Rev. J J Spencer pastor of Central Christian Church Lexington Ky. He is joined by gospel singer J Walter Wilson who will direct the music with Rev A B Reeves preaching Sunday and Monday events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
J. J. Spencer
Pas ‘Tne
Central Christian Church
Lexington
Spence
J. Walter Wilson
Mr. Spencer
Kentucky
A. B. Reeves
Wilson
Spencer
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John F. Rhodes
Charles A. Boudder
Frank H. Kroner
David E. Sims
Benjamin F. Woods
Edwin BR. Kionebrow
William J. Whitehead
William A. Fowler
John J. Wilkins
John R. Christy
William A. Jester
Cobb Lamykix
Robert C. Latimer
William L. Wood, Jr
Charles T. Young
Joseph N. Webb
Was. J. Peoples
Frank K. Freeman
Jack F. Jackson
Myer Stern
Thomas W. Reed
Report of County Schood Commissions
Jesys
O. O. Dawson
Barr
Ill
Ele
Eless
Fewl
Yar Os Ts
Grand Master Bass
Will
Sispit
Owe Ip
Hollands
Brown
Jno. Massie
Owensboro
Swift Spedgifig Company
Atlanta
Onah
Bank University
Sinte
Fi. Fas
W. H. Bailey
Eee
Commission
Pd. Treas
Paud
State Treas
Suverust
Tee
Pestoererere
Vunohors
Dae
Due
M Vonchers Pees
Balanoe Dee County
Balalce
Dus County
Deessesdesen
Beessesees Teesenasnene
lFaiee
Eveper Acerernerey
B. F. Holder, Jr
I. J. Spencer
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