Judge Brand rules on Griffin and McCrary plea withdrawals
Judge Brand formally upheld five year penitentiary sentences for J. W. Griffin and R. H. McCrary after pleas of guilty to felonious handling of Athens Trust funds. The order details lack of authority for receivers and officials to govern settlements, notes prior court conduct, and explains why withdrawal motions were denied, with a long, comprehensive record of statements and procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand
J. W. Griffin
R. H. McCrary
Athens Trust and Banking Company
Court Denies Plea Withdrawals in High Felony Case
The court rejected motions to withdraw guilty pleas in a December 13 1912 proceeding. Judge Holden and Mr Lumpkin argued the issue. the order denies the petitions and orders execution of sentences from December 13 1912 without delay. Judge C H Brand of the Superior Courts Western Circuit presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. W. M. Smith
J. J. Strickland
Howell C. Erwin
J. B. Gamble
Andrew Cobb
Holden
Lumpkin
Tuck
Green
Sale Court
T. J. Shackelford
Griffin
Shackelford
Tor
Dec. Ltd
Ve. J
J. W. Griffin
McCrary
Sen €Ra
Mr. Lumpkin
Messrs
Michael
C.H. Brand
Superior Courts
Western Circuit
Doan’s Kidney Pills Help Mrs Yarbrough Recover
Mrs T W Yarbrough of Athens Georgia credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with curing severe kidney trouble after two years of back pain and fatigue. She reports relief after three boxes and notes no serious kidney issues since using the product. The testimonial dates March 25 1908 with a follow up interview March 9 1911 confirming lasting benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Yarbrough
River St
Athens
Dean
Foley Kidney Pills Hear Relief From Kidney Trouble
Corner Georgia resident Williford R D No 4 writes that after trying many medicines for kidney trouble Foley Kidney Pills provided relief during attacks and gave more benefit than any prior medicine.
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Williford
Foley
Pruning Trees For Health Beauty In The City Streets
Prof T H McHatton urges pruning of street and shade trees to protect health and beauty. Winter pruning aids growth. avoid removing too much on old trees. Use sharp tools, proper cuts, protect large wounds, and consult a tree surgeon for badly damaged specimens. The article contrasts practical street planning at Green Hill Road Madison New Jersey with sound tree care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Herrington
Permaney
F. T. Bulmer
Madison
N. J
Green Hill Road
Clarke County Medical Society Names Officers Reassigned
Two officers elected weeks ago resigned and were replaced. Dr. M. F. Mathews gave up the vice presidency, with Dr. J. C. Holiday named to the post. Dr. Wed W. Brown also resigned as secretary treasurer. Dr. J. P. Waldrup became secretary and Dr. A. C. Holliday treasurer. President S. S. Smith remained. The article also describes street tree planting and conservation efforts including saving a large red oak from sidewalk grading, highlighting benefits to property values and nature appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County Medical Society
M. F. Mathews
J. C. Holiday
Mathew
Wed W. Brown
J. P. Waldrup
A. C. Holliday
Tresaurer
Smith
TEST YOUR SEED CORN FORGERMINATION AND ROOT GROWTH
Professor John R Fain outlines practical seed corn testing methods. Use sand beds, plant 0 to 10 grains per ear, mark ears with nails, and track germination and root development. Discard ears under 80 percent germination or poor root growth. select ears with high germination and robust root systems. Plant 10 to 14 ears per acre to evaluate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Fain
State College of Agriculture
Heeteetetee
Friends of Mr Dan Sims Mourn Serious Illness At Home
The friends of Mr Dan Sims regret to learn he is still very sick at his city home. He has been desperately ill with apoplexy for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Sims
Also Mentioned on This Page
Judge Brand
Lund
Clarke Superior Court
Solictor
Grand Jury
Judge Holden
T. H. McHat
Georgia
Empire Building
L. P. Bottenfield
Atlanta
Clare's Medical Society
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