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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1909

Page

8

Bludwine Company charter petition in Clarke County Georgia

Clarke County petitions to form Bludwine Company seeking 20 year charter, $110000 capital stock, branch offices, manufacturing and sale of non intoxicating bludwine, with broad corporate powers and real estate. Athens is planned to host principal office with board rights and future expansion.

State OF Georgia Clarke County Superior Court Said County H. C. Anderson W. HH. Shelton J. H. Griffeth J. H. Massey R. B. Wingate LH. Goss M. M. Stephenson Thos. F. Green County of Clarke L. F. Griffeth Oconee County C. H. Ashford Fulton County L. J. Arrington L. F. Veréery Richmond County Georgia Athens State Aald Corporation Said Proposed Corporation Thos Green B. J. Crawford Bludwine Company Henry Said Marlon Laith Putton County Sute Standard Lumber & Manufacturing Company Jos

Judge Brand rules on alimony case in 1909 Georgia

Judge Brand delays ruling on temporary alimony in the Hood case to seek a fair verdict on the wife’s guilt or innocence regarding infidelity. He awards fifty dollars to the wife’s attorneys and defers permanent alimony until a Jackson County jury can determine the issue, with payment starting if permanent alimony is granted. The decision cites the best interests of two young children and preserves judicial impartiality. The matter references Jackson Superior Court and the Western Circuit. Jan 18, 1909.

Brand Hay Beulah Hood Daeheon Bleckley Kheckley Tam Jackson Superior Court Jackson County Co. H. Brand Udge Superior Courts Western Tircuit Supreme Court

Escape at state farm shocks Athens guards

A sensational prison escape at the state farm near Athens Thursday after noon freed Joy Barton a renowned safe blower and Dane a fellow inmate. Barton 30 with one arm six feet tall and 160 pounds was last seen after supper when the cell remained locked. Dane a foreigner 5 feet 6 inches 140 pounds fled with unclear details. Dogs and guards pursued with no clue by last night. rewards offered for capture of either man. Governor Colley noted transport plans for prisoners from the county to the state farm.

A. Colley State Farm Athens Lainesville Joy Barton Barton Dane Fulton County Inter Alabama

Emory Speer to Head Lincoln Centenary Banquet

From the New York Press the South is returning to the Union with Emory Speer as principal speaker. A Georgia Democrat turned Republican, Speer rose from Confederate service to congress and later federal judge. Once Georgia’s premier orator, his career is noted for dramatic campaigning and powerful speeches.

New York New York Press South Emory Speer Henry Grady Georgia Speer Congress Solid Democratic Party

President Helps Orphans at Industrial and Orphans Home

The president of the Industrial and Orphans' Home in Macon Georgia reports Electric Bitters has been used for nine years as a trusted medicine in the institution. He claims it strengthens vitality, purifies blood, and aids digestion and appetite, noting its suitability for weak children and female complaints. Sold locally for 50 cents.

Industrial and Orphans’ Home Macon W. J. Smith & Bro H.R. Palmer Sons

Evans brothers deadly dispute leaves wounded survivor

Winder Georgia January reports J H Evans shot five times by his brother J G Evans who then brandished a hatchet and split the skull. J H Evans remains alive with a physician stating a fair recovery chance despite severe injuries. The brothers had been in business and recent settlement led to the fatal confrontation.

Winder J. H. Evans J. G. Evans Banner J.H. Evans J. G. Evang Evans

Jeruel School Fire Briefs Jeruel School

Last night about nine o clock the fire department was called to box 33 at Baxter and Pope streets. A furnace caused a basement blaze at Jeruel school, quickly extinguisning with nominal damage though headway was dangerous. the school had earlier suffered heavy losses from a dormitory fire.

Baxter and Pope Streets Jeruel School Baxter Street

Senators Take Sides With Ben Tillman

Washington, Jan 14. Senators consider Tillman’s demand for a senate inquiry into Roosevelt’s charges about his Oregon land attempt. Most believe no inquiry is warranted beyond whether Tillman was frank with colleagues. Committee members expect no resolution. Tillman’s allies advise against pressing an inquiry.

Washington Tillman Senate Roosevelt Oregon Committee On Priviles and Elections

Custody Decided in Grandmother Case Goes to Father

Judge Charles H. Brand awarded Nora Langley’s custody to her father R P Langley after a Gwinnett Superior Court habeas corpus case. The child, then ten, testified she preferred living with her father and described his character as excellent. The judge ordered visitation for the grandparents and payment of court costs, dated January 14 1909. Col S J Tribble and Col J L Oakes represented the parties.

Charles MH. Brand Nancy J. Wells Gwinnett County Nora Langley R. P. Langley Chambers Gwinnett Superior Court Teath Supreme Court Eaves Hos Es Charles H. Brand

Judge Jones Refuses Federal Ruling on Car Michaels Law

Montgomery Jan 14 Judge Thomas G Jones of the U S district court for the middle district of Alabama denied the injunction against the Car Michaels prohibition law. He held the constitutionality question should be decided by state courts and declined to rule on the act in federal court. If state courts do not decide in reasonable time, complainants may renew their injunction petition.

Montgomery Ala Thomas G. Jones United States District Court For Middle District Alabama Jones Supreme Court of

Liverpool Cotton and New York market quotations

The Liverpool market quotes Spots at 6 18s per bale for 10,000 bales. New York market shows opening and closing figures with March at 9.24 opening and 9.62 closing, noted as steady. A Washington Post item previews an Outlook editorial topic on I Have Known Rebukers after March 4.

Liverpool New York The Washington Post Outlook

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A. B. Rhodes W. H. Mathews Virgil F. H. Mathews B. Wingfeild, SR Ordinary Clarke Co Georgta Pies Hull Evaline Hall Court of Ordinary Ples Hull B. Wingfield OF Georgia Winterville C. M Entd Board of Contaisioners Careseminty Joman Gamble E. J. Crawford Superior Court Clarke Co Court House College Avenue E. P. Taylor City Court of Taylor Galt T. A. Burke F. m. Laxton Southern States Electrical Company Western Electrical Company W. E. Jackson Elizabeth Eldson Joseph E. Eldson J. H. Shelton J T. Johnson, Jr Ward County J. 7 J. H. Bhelton Sail Board of Commissioners State Board of Health Cilion Ald Cald Board of Commissioners Bedon M. FP. Matthews Health cMeer Hoag Board of Commissioners of Roads Joun B Samuel C. Benedict Brand Ber Isham H. Goss James C. Bloomfield Pres. Board of Health Athens, Ga Joe Barton John B. Gordon S. Grady Ben Hill Edward Holst Senators Ben Tillman C. H. Brand Judge Superior Court, Western Circuit Col 8. J. Tribble J. L. Oakes T.€. Jones Iterfere State of
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