Wine Controversy Over Hand Wine at Georgia University
Atlanta July 28 The Hand estate wine valued at 20000 gallons sparked a legal fight in Georgia with sheriff actions and injunctions. Executors dispute whether the wine was ever intended for the University of Georgia and lawmakers weigh destroy or disposition options amid senate temperance debate.
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Camilla
Mitchell County
Judge Hopkins
Senate Temperance Committee
L. C. Brown
Clarke County
State University
House Temperance Committee
N. F. Culpepper of
Meriwether
House
Brown
University of Georgia
Representative Pickett
Terrell
Judson L
Temperance Committee
Senate
Brown House
Wohlwender
General Assembly of Georgia
Judson L. Hand
State of Georgia
Jurors Drawn August Term for Athens City Court
List of jurors drawn for the August term of 1917 in Athens City Court includes P. Alexander H. A. Poss J. N. Roberts J. C. Fowler Geo. B. Stone and others. Advertisement at end urges readers to advertise wants.
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City Court of
Athens
P. Alexander
H. A. Poss
J. N. Roberts
J. C. Fowler
Geo. B. Stone
E. R. Hodgeon, Jr
C. W. Shupp
BE. C. Potts
J. W. Collier
W. M. Crane
Geo. P. Bidson
F. A. Lipscomb
W. H. Griffeth
A. P. Dearing
R. T. Yarbrough
8. O. Smith
C. J. Hadaway
Ino
W. Nosh
Fred G.ee Davis
T. L. Mitchell
H. H. Linton
Geo. E. Scott
C. T. Nash
Max Hubert
Howard Huff
A. B. Griffith
B. A. Cook
Jno
G. Edwards
L. C. Trousdale
N. Williamson
C. D. Flanigen
H. Y. Bernard
P. Williams
A. G. Rowland
Chas. W. Brandt
J. W. Scoggins
G. F. Stephenson
I. N. Butler
R. A. Creekmore
Grave task faces selection boards in matter exemption
Washington July 28 The War Department message to local boards warns that the selected man offers his life and exemptions affect others who may have to risk death. Provost Marshal General Crowder emphasizes the burden on boards and the president orders officials to exercise utmost care in issuing civil service exemption affidavits.
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Washington
War Department
Crowder
Athens Woman to Celebrate 100th Birthday
Mrs. 5 A Hemphill of Prince Avenue near Athens will reach her one hundredth birthday on August 28. She has lived through a hundred Christmases and Thanksgivings, remains alert and active, and attends First Methodist Church. Local friends plan a fitting celebration honoring her long, useful life.
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Athens
5. A. Hemphill
8. A. Hemphill
Prince Avenue
Returns From Cincinnati After Special Post Grade Study
Mr. M. Bernstein of Bernstein Brothers returns from Cincinnati after two months studying at the Cincinnati College of Embalming and the Pathologic Institute of the Cincinnati General Hospital. He completed a six month course in a shorter time with a special program in chemisurgery public health and sanitation. Bernstein was class supervisor and instructor after three weeks and earned a life scholarship. 127 students from 14 states attended.
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M. Bernstein
Bernstein Brothers
Cincinnati
Cincinnati College of Embalming
Pathologic Institute
Cincinnati General Hospital
Bernstein
Senators in Georgia politics stir war era debates
A string of Georgia papers discuss Senatorial records and stance toward the Wilson administration. Hoke and the Georgia Historical Society clash over war policy, while Ralph Smith and Upshaw are cited in lively editorials. Harris is praised as a potential Senate candidate and national liaison during tense times.
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Winder News
Hoke
The
Georgia Historical Society
Congress
Wilson
Lawrenceville News-Herald
Smith
Hardwick
Dilla
Milton County
Atlanta Journal
Ralph Smith
Washington
Journal
Ralph
Federal Board Farm Organization Formed
Washington July 27 formation of the Federal Board of Farm Organization marks the culmination of days of meetings by agricultural leaders from twenty four states Represented associations total more than 1 5 million farmers forming a national federation for farm bodies The board coordinates farmer work with the nation keeps in touch with national legislative matters and reports Congress wishes The board will have permanent headquarters in Washington with a general secretary In January 1918 the first regular meeting will occur in Washington to establish a permanent organization
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Washington, D. C
Federal Board of Farm Organization
National Federation of Farm Bodies
Farmers’ Educational and Co-operative Union of America
Farmers’ National Congress
Pennsylvania Rural Progress Association
Congress
Washington
Charles W. Holman
Madison
Wisconsin
Holman
General Board
Ntive
J. H. Kimball
Port Deposit
Maryland
R. F. Bower
Campbell
Virginia
Prominent Elizabeth Man Arrested in Hotel Death
Kenelon Winslow, active in church and social circles in Elizabeth New Jersey, was arrested after Frances Bradley was found dead in a hotel room. Police say Winslow confessed to beating her to death with his fists and a glass ink well after she allegedly tried to steal his watch.
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Associated Press
New York
Kenelon Winslow
Elizabeth
N. J
Frances Bradley
Winslow
Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Woes Says Local Praise
Athens resident Mrs. J. F. Dunston reports seven years of kidney trouble vanished after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad urges asking for Dean's Kidney Pills and notes price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
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Athens
Dean
J. F. Dunston
Dougherty St
Doan
Dunston
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Assignments Set for City Schools Teachers for Next Term
Supt. G G Bond announces grade by grade teacher assignments for City Schools 1917 1918 across College Ave Baxter Oconee Nantahala Nantahala Ave and Childe St schools. Names list many teachers with grades from 1st to 7th and a note that assignments may change with conditions. Teachers must report August 27 at 9 am to High School building to organize the coming year.
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Supt
G. G. Bond
College Ave
Marlon Bloomfield
Emily Kelly
Sallie Treanor
Elizabeth Woods
Lil Paine
Annie Patman
Nell Flanagan
Eunice Palmer
Lena Bird
Louise Johnson
Eula Barrett
Carrie L
Lamp Childe St. School
Mary Gerdine
M. L. Wier
Mamie Bishop
Miriam Pope
Ruby Anderson
Oconee St
Marion Gerdini
Rebecca Paine
Jessie Moore
Mamie Mapp
Pattie Hilsma
Mary Woods
Nantahala Ave
Esther Oliver
Kate Holliday
Mary Barwick
Gussie Woods
Blanche Gwyt
Jessie
Gregor
Osteopathists to Practice in Army
An Elberton Star editorial notes Congress passed a bill allowing osteopathic physicians to serve in the regular army. Introduced by Mr. Smith of Idaho on June 10, the measure passed within about two weeks with no opposition, enabling osteopathy to aid sick and wounded soldiers and prevent lifelong crippling.
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Congress
Elberton Star
Smith
Idaho
Negro Arrested Here Proved Wrong Person
Will Shepherd, a negro arrested here by two Atlanta detectives as a suspect in a police killing, proved to be the wrong man. He was taken to Atlanta for identification but released after authorities learned he was not the wanted suspect. The killer in Atlanta last fall bore the name Will Shepherd, but the man in the local case worked for Mr. Tom King at the time of the crime.
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Lawrenceville News-Herald
Macon Telegraph
W. D. Upshaw
Senate
Willie
Will Shepherd
Atlanta
Charles Seagraves
Shepherd
Tom King
Founder Naval War College Dead at 90
Rear Admiral Stephen B. Luce founder and first president of the Naval War College in Newport R I died today aged ninety. He served 48 years in the Navy, saw battles in the Mexican and Civil Wars, commanded the Minnesota and North Atlantic Squadron, and later represented the United States in Madrid for the Columbian celebration. Luce authored Seamanship, a standard text at Annapolis.
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Associated Press
Newport
R. 1
Stephen Luce
Naval War College
Stephen B. Luce
Japan
Albany
N. Y
Sloat
Stockton
Pacific Coast
Annapoles
Luce
South Carolina
Forts Sumter
Moultrie
Port Royal
Hatteras Inlet
Minnesota
Spain
Cuba
United States
Virginius
North Atlantic
Madrid
America
Annapolis
Labor leaders vow campaign against pro Germanism
New York July 28 Labor leaders meeting under Samuel Gompers AF of L adopt a plan for a publicity drive to counter pro German influence in organized labor Volunteers will tour every section of the country to educate true American labor in the fallacies of pro Germanism and the truths of pure Americanism Several socialists attended the conference.
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Associated Press
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Wisdom in Emerson Quote on Journey and Endurance
A reflective quotation emphasizes finishing the moment and pursuing the journey to discover the end of the road. It suggests wisdom lies in making the most of each hour and embracing the path, not just the destination.
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Emerson
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Hand
State Department
John C. Hart
Georgia
H. W. Hopkins
State Senate
Ed. Wohlwender
Muscogee
Barrow
Hart
Hopkins
Walton Tribune
Press of
W. J. Harris
Federal Trade Commission
United States Senate
Harris
the Tribune
Census
Federal Trade Board
Mre
Federal Board Farm Organization
Guffer
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