Whose Marriage Secret Ends In Courtroom Triumph
In Jackson County a 15 or 16 year old Vera Thompson wed farmer Luther Whitehead after a covert ceremony staged inside Ebenezer church. Guardian Columbus Thompson and the deputy ordinary contested the union, but habeas corpus revealed the plan and the couple married with Rev Luke conducting the service. The sheriff, a bystander, helped quiet the guardian as the ceremony concluded.
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Vera Thompson
Columbus Thompson
Luther Whitehead
Jackson County
Trate
Vera
Columbus
Guardian
Old Ebenezer Methodist Church
J. H. Bailey
T. M. Luke
North Georgia
Stewart
Ward
Nele
Luther
Ebenezer
Jefferson Yeaterday
Soto Voce
Luke
Zion
Jesus
Agan
Jackson
Wills
Whitehead
Athens
Jos. O'Farrell
Clarke County
Wingfield
Mr. Luke
Pelr
Luke Snally
Jefferson
Old Ebenezer Church
Uncle Columbus
Cousin Luther
Has Hoke Smith Lost Strength In Georgia
Atlanta reports that Governor Hoke Smith appears weaker in Georgia since the legislature session began. His foes cite the senate clash over appointments and the anti lobby bill as signs of waning influence. Supporters hope his move to the senate will restore strength and shift public memory away from current disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Atlanta
Senate
Smith
Slaton
Certai
Northen
Joe Brown
Smith Star
Brown Star
Tragic killing as 15 year old shoots father in Bay Creek
Lawrenceville Ga August 22 News reports a deadly Bay Creek district shooting Saturday when Hubert Camp 15 shot and killed his father Merritt Camp 48 after the father beat his mother. Sheriff investigation begins. coroner says no inquest. Hubert to face preliminary hearing. Merritt Camp described as farmer with five children. bodies laid to rest in Logansville.
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Lawrenceville
Bay Creek
Hubert
Sant
Merritt C. Camp
Mr. Camp
Hubert Camp
J. J. Barnes
Garner
Merritt Camp
McElvaney's
Miss Clay
Camp
Logansville
Wisconsin Lutheran Conference Opens in Wausau
The Evangelical Lutheran Wisconsin State conference of the Missouri Synod began its triennial meeting at Zion Lutheran church in Wausau with about 170 ministers. The three day session includes theological discussions and church work addresses, with a communion service planned tomorrow night. The event coincides with Concordia College Milwaukee alumni reunion and many ministers are alumni.
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Wausau
Wis
Evangelical Lutheran
Wisconsin State Conference
Missouri Synod
Zion Lutheran Church
Eession
Concordia College of Milwaukee
Gamble for Solicitor General of the Western circuit
Col John B Gamble of this city announces his candidacy for solicitor general of the Western circuit of Georgia subject to the 1912 Democratic primary He favors abolishing the fee system placing solicitors on salaries swift court administration strict law enforcement and removal of liquor and money from elections He asks White Voters to support his bid and to meet voters across the circuit in the campaign
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gamble
Col. Gamble
Thia
Western Circuit
Clarke County
Demo Emith
Col Gamble
Western Judicial Circuit
Georgia
Blockaded. Every Household In Athens Should Know How to Resist It
Athens resident W M Patten endorses Doan's Kidney Pills with a 1908 testimonial citing kidney pain relief after two boxes and continues to vouch for the remedy in 1911. Ad claims widespread back ache from blocked kidneys and urges purchase from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York as the sole agent in the United States.
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Athens
Dean
W. M. Patten
Dougherty St
Saya
Doan
Patten
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dorn
Miss Dorcas Bone Dies After Long Illness At 81
Miss Dorcas Bone aged eighty one died yesterday afternoon after a long illness. The funeral will be at Blairsville family burying grounds outside the city. Friends meet at 267 Harris Street at 10 AM to walk to the cemetery for services led by Rev. Geo Stone with Rev. R England. Pallbearers listed as Wes Bailey C P Elder James Watson Walter Jackson Dan Parr and H V Head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Elder
James Watson
Walter E. Jackson
Dan Parr
H. V. Head
Pinkerton to Atlanta office promotion outlined for Athens move
Mr. Paul Pinkerton, Southern Railway commercial agent, will be promoted to Atlanta on September 1, transferring Mr. George Robertson from Atlanta to Athens. The announcement by Division Freight Agent Howell Peeples notes Pinkerton’s rise and Robertson’s wish to relocate for health, schooling, and family needs. Robertson arrives in Athens to meet locals and settle the move.
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Paul Pinkerton
The
Southern Railway
Atlanta
George Robertson
Athens
Pinkerton
Howell Peeples
Southern
Macon
Robertson
Lucy Cobb Institute
Got Rid of Him Sent Him Here Prom Wednesday Banner
A mayor and sanitary officers at Seaboard Railway station decide what to do with Charley Brown from Comer who says he was injured when a wagon hit him. He claims he was shipped to Athens after the accident to raise money for a ticket, seeking work and medical attention. officials consider admitting him if injuries are minor. Also an ad seeks first class lot salespersons for Texas prospects by Quito Townsite & Immigration Co. in Ft Worth.
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Seaboard Railway Station
Comer
Charley Brown
Union Point
Athens
Congress Adjourns After Brief Session In Washington
Washington news: the senate adjourned at 3 02 p m and the house at the same hour The president vetoed several measures but signed the statehood bill The Democrats claim to have stood on high grounds through the session and will reconvene in December
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Birthday Observed Bessemer Inventor in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg August 22 centenary of William Kelly birth credited with the Bessemer process for converting melted iron into malleable steel. He born in 1811 in Pittsburgh and later developed air-boiling decarbonizing method in Kentucky before England's Sir Henry Bessemer. U.S. patent awarded to Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
William Kelly
Bessemer
Kelly
Kentucky
Cumberland River
America
United States
Mr. Kelly
Rheumatism Relief Claims in Six Hours Trial
Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism promises quick relief for severe cases within hours. The advertisement claims it removes the cause and the disease quickly disappears after a first dose. Available at J. P. Canning, druggist, corner Clayton and Jackson streets with prices 75 cents and one dollar.
Fine Show of Indiana Fruit At South Bend Meet
In South Bend Indiana August 22 the Indiana Horticultural Society opened its annual meeting with a splendid fruit exhibit. Nearly all fruit growing sections, especially the north, are represented and top prizes attract keen competition. H E Van Deman, a leading U S horticultural expert, is to speak twice before the society.
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South Bend
Ind
Indiana Horticultural Society
H. E. van Deman
United States
Horticultural Society
Pennant Hunt Narrowed to Philadelphian Pitcher Unge
The pennant race in the American League centers on a Philadelphia born pitcher named Unge. Details indicate a close see-saw battle among contenders as the season progresses.
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Coca-Cola CO
Abtat
Big Foot Ben Collier
Georgia School of Technology
Atlanta, Ga
Jon
Margimance
Degra Power
Stover
Mallary Machinery Co
Cherry Sirest
Wisconsin Lutheran
MR. Gamble
Col
Tutt
Texas
Big Commission
Quito
Associated Press
Indiana
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