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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1910

Page

7

Death of Mr Dunaway Sparks Grand Jury Probe

Mr Dunaway died from a pistol wound after a Broad street shooting involving the suspect Bob Patman. Grand jury summoned by Judge Brand to investigate the death and related arrest of Will Jackson. funeral set at Princeton church with pallbearers named.

MR. Dunaway Valentine Dunaway Gene Dunaway Princeton A. J. Sears Ben John Short Will Caskey Milton Thomas F. M. Halley Ofr Athens Princeton Road Joe Y. Dunaway Atlanta Bob Patman Patman Officer Short Broad Street Brand Will Jackson

Two Schools of Political Thought in Georgia

In Atlanta the debate splits into Hoke Smith and Brown Terrell camps over a United States senate primary. The Smith camp favors no primary while Brown Terrell presses for one, with observers noting shifts in influence and likely outcomes as legislators weigh public sentiment and gubernatorial stakes.

Atlanta Georgia Hoke Smith Joe Brown Joe Terrell Hoke Smith School United States Whle Brown-Terrell School Smith The Atlanta Journal Clay People Constitution Mon Vete & Voice Georgina United States Senate Terrell Senate

Broad Street shooting and convict road work debate

In a Broad Street incident a man ducked into a door as shots fired during a chase wounded no one else. The report also notes Florida agitation over convict road labor and Georgia’s lead in such programs. An advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs with a Milwaukee reader praising its effectiveness.

Chickens May Come Home to Roost in Athens Egg Scheme

A Athens dealer faced a theft and fraud scheme where cold storage eggs were sold as fresh country eggs at 26 to 30 cents a dozen. A customer bought back these this stock, re sold it to the dealer for a profit, and police are now urged to act against the dishonest practice aimed at customers, including children.

Athens Lus Lees Laketon Desser

Unusual Athens case ends with prosecutor jailed

In Athens a bizarre trial saw Bud Hunter acquitted of gambling while prosecutor L O Whitehead was found guilty of malicious prosecution and ordered to pay costs. Whitehead was jailed for failure to pay, as judges noted the law's strict penalty.

Athens Bud Hunter L. O. Whitehead Jake” Whitehead Hunter Whitehead West White

Wife Beating Case Ends With Not Guilty Verdict

Wiley Granison a colored man was found not guilty in city court on a charge of wife beating. The accuser recanted at trial after initially testifying to severe injuries. Judge Nunnally noted the pattern of recantation in such cases and warned the woman to stick to her original story if she pursues future action.

Wiley Granison Granison City Recorders Justices of the Peace Jess Ben Nunnally Bradberry Tegro West

Church Fair at the Y W C A on Clayton Street

Friday evening December 34 the YWCA rooms host a Church Fair with a Jenny Uttle comedy and other features. Admission is twenty five cents with candy hot chocolate cakes and fancy work for sale.

YW. C. A Clayton Street Jenny Uttle

Foley's Honey and Tar Promised for All Coughs and Colds

Household medicine claims to work equally well for every family member. Foley's Honey and Tar is presented as the best and safest remedy for children and adults alike for coughs and colds. Available at druggists.

Foley Tro

Prof Laurant Engagement Canceled Indefinitely

Magician Prof Laurant failed to appear at the coronial last night due to his wife’s death. The appearance was postponed indefinitely and he was the third act booked for the lyceum course in this city with many already in attendance.

Prof Laurant Laurent Lyceum

Foley's Horsey end Tar carton in yellow color

An advertisement touts Foley's Horsey end Tar as the best and safest cough remedy for all coughs and colds. It emphasizes avoiding substitutes and insists on the genuine product in a yellow carton sold by all druggists.

Foley All Drug 2

Kilgo's fiery sermon at North Georgia Methodist Conference

The article lauds Bishop Kilgo's address to twelve new itinerants at the North Georgia Conference. It describes his call to faith in Christ, warning against modern Christologies, and urges a full, unselfish service to the Redeemer. It notes the electrifying impact on the audience and the enduring impression of his thunderous sermon.

Athens Kilgo W. D. Upshaw North Georgia John C. Kilga Gray Venerable Vesuvius Orthodoxy Herculaneum Iteels Jesus Christ Christ God Lord Jesus Christ Christ the Spurgeom L. G. Broughton Calvary North Carolina

City Court Busy Day Remains Mixed Verdicts

Athens city court processed multiple cases with settlements verdicts or judgments. Barrett v Toddy ended in consent verdict. Harry Godfrey sent to state reformatory. A H Talmadge v 8 0 Kettle and Miss M C Yerby v Albert King concluded. Steve Williams pled guilty to malicious breaking a Carlton stable window. Delaney Thompson convicted for disturbing Pentecostal worship and Bent Stovall fined for carrying a concealed pistol.

Athens Barrett Toddy Harry Godfrey State Reformatory A. H. Talmadge Kettle M. C. Yerby Albert King Chag Muckle Tolbert Steve Williams John Carlton Carlton Delaney Thompson Bent Stovall

Riverside Academy Gains New Principal from Eufaula School

Atlanta Georgia Riverside Academy Gainesville will add Professor P L McCoy January 1 as principal of the academic department. McCoy, longtime superintendent of Eufaula public schools, is expected to boost the academy’s prestige and strengthen its athletic and academic standings. Dr H J Pearce remains president and Major War Dick continues as cadet commander with all other faculty unchanged.

Atlanta Riverside Academy Gainesville P. L. McCoy Eufala Ala McCoy Riverside H. J. Pearce South Georgia Ala Dame Pearce Georgia Academy

West End Sunday School Raises Funds for Rooms

The West End Baptist church Sunday school has raised over 200 for new classrooms. Plans estimate a total fund of about 1200 dollars to add space to the present church building. A cow heater has been installed and will heat the building this Sunday for services.

West End

Reverend Strickland Leaves for South Georgia Posts

Rev J H Strickland of this city departs today for South Georgia to pursue permanent ministerial work. The Baptist mission board commends him highly and notes demand for young preachers in the expanding southern state. He will proceed from this city to Vienna and reports indicate positions await his services.

J. H. Strickland South Georgia Mission Board of the Baptist Church Strickland Vienna Bis

Editorial Praises Cincinnati Church Protest Against Russian Jewry Persecution

The New York Times praises the Molecopal church of Cincinnati for resolutions protesting the oppression of Jews in Russia. Rev. Troy Beatty introduced the resolution from Emmanuel church. the editorial urges humanity and sympathy, noting the church seeks to protest cruelty without political interference.

New York Times House of Deputies Cichinaes Russia Troy Beatty Emmanuel Church Times Cincinnati Tarael Episcopal Church

Near-Beer Fight Backed by Georgia Anti-Saloon League

Atlanta endorses a national reputation superintendent to lead the near beer fight as the Georgia Anti Saloon League plans to outlaw near beer. J B Richards remains secretary while a tour seeks funds and support grows among leading prohibitionists and business figures. The league vows a strong push at the upcoming legislature to strengthen the prohibition law.

Atlanta Georgia AntiSaloon League Beer League J. B. Richards Richards

Arthur Mitchell Visits City After Narrow Escape

Mr. Arthur Mitchell of Comer traveled to the city yesterday to visit his sister Mrs. W. Hi Smith. He is rapidly recovering from severe injuries sustained in a frightful accident, with wounds to his arms and breast. he is expected to be alive after examination.

Arthur Mitchell Comer Bie W. Hi Smith

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