Trustees Appointments Affected In Athens Case
The Athens Banner reports a heated debate over city court and university trustees appointments. Judge Henry West claims he serves until legally removed amid questions on Shackelford’s appointment. Attorney General Felder and Terrell’s 1893 opinion shape the ad interim controversy and university trustee confirmations.
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West
Henry
City Court of
Athens
Col
T. J. Shackelford
City Court
Senate
General Assembly
Col. Shackelford
T. J. Bhackelford
The
Banner
Thos. Felder
Capitol
Atlanta
University of Georgia
Daily Banner
T. S. Felder
Smith
Giver
Joseph M. Terrell
Northern
Atorney
Holdng
Attorney Generals
Board of Trustees
State University
Messrs
W. E. Simmons
Lawrenceville
H. R. Koethius
Columbus
Terrell
W. J. Northen
Dell & Wade
Oliver & Overstreet
Sylvania
H. C. Kittles
Screven County
W. L. Matthews
Jean
Athens Citizens Back Road Plan to National Highway
Ath ens Clarke county residents sign a $8,000 subscription to finance a 13 mile road from the Clarke county line to the National Highway near Pocataligo via Ila and Neese. Madison County commissioners allocate $2,000. Athens firms aim for $2,500, with local leaders and trustees guiding surveying and construction decisions.
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Athens
Clarke County
Mad
Neese
Ila
Clarke Coun
O. Griffeth
T. R. Fitts
T. Davis
Madison
King-Hodgson Co
Empire
State Chemical Co
Bondu
Rant Hardware Co
Johnson + + Shoe Co
Griffeth Imple
Ment Co
Miller & Co
E. D. Sledge
Abe Joel
H. T. Huggins
Davis
Pocataligo
Stephens Place
Madison County
Comer
Strahan
Rabun Gap
Mortgage for Fifty Million Recorded in Clarke County
Clarke County records a historic mortgage indenture of 50 million dollars. Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company funds the issue with Bankers Trust Company and John H. Parsons as trustees. The 1911 instrument secures 30,000,000 in gold bonds due 1941, with 75 pages of text to be copied into the superior court record, likely the largest single entry in Clarke and state history.
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Superior Court
Clarke County
Henry Carlton
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bankera Trust Company
John H. Parsons
Georgia
Jackson County Call Brings Holder to Decision on Governor Race
Jackson County residents urge Speaker John Holder to enter the gubernatorial race after a large Jefferson gathering. Holder states he will run if the people want him, and will otherwise refrain, noting extensive appeals from all political factions and a desire to heal state divisions.
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House
John N. Holder
Jackson
County
Atlanta
Jefferson
Jackson County
Jefferson, Ga
John Holder
Gainesville
J. 8
Ayers
Hoke Smith
United States Senate
Johnson
Mr. Holder
Bennett
Chandler
Senate
John
Flonde
Sim
Speaker
Holder
Superior Court
Masa Moting
Georgia
Amr
Judge Preached at Revival and Lawyer Ordained a Preacher
In Statham a fortnight long revival drew vast crowds at the warehouse meeting place. Judge J A Erwin of Savannah preached as Col James F Holmes, a seven year Georgia bar member and respected lawyer, was ordained into the Christian ministry. Holmes will evangelize initially, with future assignments undecided, and remains active in Odd Fellowship and local councils.
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Statham
County of
Jackson
Christain Church
J. A. Erwin
Savannah
Christian Church of Statham
Erwin
James F. Holmes
Georgia
W. B. McDonald
Col
J. F. Holmes
Odd Fellowship
Council
Athens
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H. R. Goethlus
Judge West
Say's Banner
Hale
Screven
Supreme Court of Ohio
J. M. Terrell
Sheppard
Athens 1
J. T. Davis
Tla
Hull, Rfp
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