Athens Bankers Appeal To Georgia Appellate Court
Clerk Elmer Crawford prepared papers in the appeal of J. W. Griffin and R. H. McCrary, former Athens Trust leaders, sentenced to five years with suspended penalties. They remain jailed in Clarke County awaiting the decision. The case, ready by the 28th, challenges the superior court’s denial to withdraw guilty pleas after sentencing. The Court of Appeals is not expected to reveal much speculation on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Crawford
Superior Court
J. W. Griffin
R. H. McCrary
Athens Trust and Banking Company
Brand
Clarke
Court of Appeals
Third Offense Porter Sentenced to Stockade. No Fine
At the mayor's court session yesterday two prohibition cases were heard. R L Porter, via Judge G C Thomas, pleaded not guilty and was found guilty with a six month stockade term, no fine allowed, marking the mayor's policy on third offenses. James Cochran, charged similarly, faced first offense and received two hundred dollar fine or six months in jail. Earlier, a negro woman got thirty days in the stockade for disorderly conduct and a negro boy was fined fifteen dollars or thirty days for speeding. Several minor cases were disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Porter
G. C. ‘Thomas
James Cochran
G. C., Thomas
Cleverly Evaded Vaccination and Then Died of Smallpox
A note to an Athens young woman reports the death of her former schoolmate and roommate from smallpox after she evaded college vaccination rules by feigning illness. The patient, engaged to be married, died days after falling ill. the disease was traced to a cook who had entered the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Hon
National Museum of Jewish Ceremonial Objects Established
Special to the Banner from Cincinnati dated Jan 22 reports the National Museum of Jewish Ceremonial Objects founded at Hebrew Union College by the Federation of Temple Sisterhoods. It joins two U S collections at Smithsonian and Johns Hopkins. Cincinnati holdings include Rosa F Sachs and several Mrs collections plus numerous loaned pieces. The federation plans a national campaign to collect ceremonial articles.
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Cincinnati
National Museum of
Hebrew Union College
Federation of Temple
America
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Johns Hopkins University
Rosa F. Sachs
Pensy and N. and W. Rivals for This Coal-Hauling Railroad
Springfield Jan 22 The receiver's sale of the Detroit Toledo and Ironton Railroad postponed to February 6 by federal court order. Rumors revive that the Pennsylvania and the Norfolk and Western may bid. The line runs Detroit to Ironton with key lake and Ohio river terminal rights and major coal traffic from Jackson Ohio area. If Pennsylvannia acquires it, Detroit access and Toledo link for vast tonnage from southern Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky would follow.
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Springfield
Detroit, Toledo and Ironton
Pennsylvania
Norfolk and Western
Detroit
Ironton
Great Lakes
Ohio River
Jackson, O
Tts
Believ
Toledo
Pennsyl
Chicago
Toledo and
Minns
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Welcoming New Citizen to Athens Firm
A formal letter template to greet a new resident in Athens and invite business ties. The letter reflects a tradition of sending tasteful welcomes from local firms to signal readiness for new residents and encourage reciprocal commerce without sounding pushy. It emphasizes civility and proactive community engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Toris Ecetpema
Real
Rome Circuit Judgeship Tender Sparks Surprise in Georgia
Governor Joseph M. Brown offers the Rome superior court circuit judgeship to former Judge Moses Wright of Rome. Wright, shocked, has not decided and asked for days to consider. The appointment stunned local figures as Wright’s partner R. Denny pushes for his associate’s selection.
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Atlanta
Joseph M. Brown
Rome
Moses Wright
Wright
Romé
Judge Wright
R. A. Denny
G. R. Hutchens
Wesley Shropshire
Summervilw
Funeral of Clarke County Courier editor Julian Gardner
Yesterday afternoon the funeral for Julian E. B. Gardner editor of the Clarke County Courier was held at the church where he was a member. Vernon Lodge Masons bore the casket in regalia as ministers and a large assembly of sorrowing friends listened to scripture and music reflecting the esteem of many. The service featured hymns and remarks by Rev. S. R. Bogland Rev. C. Jarrell and a solo by Mrs. Frank Griffeth before the body was interred at Oconee Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian EB. Gardner
Clarke County
J. H. Dorsey
B. H. Youngkin
H. J. Rowe
E.,p. Stone
W. F. Dobbs
C. E B. Smith
Mr. Vernon
Lodge
Masons
Messrs
C. A. Vouderneth
E. B. McGill
P. BE. Griffeth
B. Paine
S. R. Bogland
Young Harria Memorial Church
C. Jarrell
First Methodist Church
Frank Griffeth
Panama Lecture At City Hall Saturday Evening
Georges K Meadow will give a free lecture at City Hall in the council room on Saturday at 4 PM and 8 PM. The talk Panama up to Date aims to benefit College Avenue School with a large display of stereoscopic views of the Panama Canal. It promises interest for all ages and features a substantial set of views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Georges K. Meadow
College Avenue
Big Ditch
Peace with Turkey Accepts Demands of Powers on Bulgaria
Special report from Constantinople notes that Turkey agreed to the powers demands for Bulgaria after a January 17 note from the ambassadors. The powers warned Turkey of grave responsibility if it resisted counsels and delayed peace, risking continued war and hostilities in Asiatic provinces. The note emphasizes the need for Turkish cooperation to prevent prolongation of conflict and to support postwar peace efforts.
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Constantinople
Balkans
Porte
Turkey
Soule Reports $2000 for Corn Club Effort at Augusta
Dr Soule, president, returns from Augusta with news of a $2000 contribution to corn club work in the district. The sum is to be shared equally by the county board of education, the chamber of commerce, the Georgia Carolina fair association and the Merchants and Manufacturers association. The Augusta Chronicle assumes responsibility for the corn club show and aims to elevate it as a major event. Soule praises Augusta's continued support and anticipates similar backing from other cities statewide as plans proceed. Some contributions have been made while others await final preparations for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew M. Soule
Augusta
Corn Club
County Board of Education
Chamber of Commerce
Georgia-Carolina Fair Association
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association
Augusta Chronicle
Soules
Bequeathes 56000 for anti tuberculosis work in Georgia
The will of Captain William Greene Raoul leaves 56000 of an estate valued at 760000 for an anti tuberculosis fund in Georgia. Five Atlantans will serve as a self perpetuating board of trustees to administer it. Probate in Fulton court of ordinary granted after a codicil dated January 8. The bulk of Raoul’s property goes to his widow Mary M. Raoul and the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
William Greene Raoul
Fulton Court of Ordinary
Raoul
Atlanta Real Estate
Odorless Refrigerator Company
Mary M. Raoul
United States Rejects Hague Appeal On Panama Tolls
The United States will not appeal The Hague over the Panama canal tolls dispute with Great Britain. It proposes arbitration by a mixed board of U.S. and British representatives. The Knox note reply to Sir Edward Grey is released publicly in Washington and London, outlining reasons for free tolls for American coastwise ships and preserving the administration stance.
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Washington
United States
Hague
Panama Canal
Great Brittain
Great Britain
London
Sir Edward Grey
Knox
Grey
Know Thyself Theme for Next Sunday at Colonial
The second meeting of the Know Thyself series begins next Sunday afternoon January 26 at the Colonial. Dr. Campbell will present the second lecture, focusing on the formation of sex in life. Walter's Orchestra will play another half hour concert. Admission for young boys is restricted due to crowd size, though accompanied by a father may attend.
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M. C.A5
Campbell
Delgate Dent
Walter
Santines
Javial Samar
Georgia Railroad Manager Denies Rumor of Departure
T K Scott, manager of the Georgia Railroad, denies news he will quit to take the late harbour post. The piece notes Thompson’s potential move at Atlantic Compress Co. and mentions the Wil sons maintaining Presbyterian faith ties to the White House.
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Georgia Railroad
T. K. Scott
The
Georgia Road
Thompson
Atlantic Compress Co
Wilsons
White House
Gallery Reserved for Colored People Only
The Colonial theater will reserve the gallery for colored patrons only. There is a single entrance and exit, and management has contemplated enforcing this rule for some time. Henceforth only colored people will be admitted to the gallery.
Demand for a Greater College of Agriculture in Georgia
Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association and Georgia Breeders' Association urge expanded support for a new agricultural college. President Soule outlines needs including a $100,000 building, $25,000 for new departments, $45,000 for extension work, and potential $50,000 federal and allied funding. They warn hundreds of Georgia youths would miss agricultural education without state action.
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College of Agriculture
Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association
Georgia Breeders’ Association
Soule
Goule
Girls Canning Club
Miss Mildred Rutherford Captures Audiences in Philadelphia
Miss Mildred Rutherford, in antebellum southern dress with hoop skirts and lace, lectured on Life in the South of the Old Plantation before Philadelphia’s Daughters of the Confederacy chapter. A bouquet was presented and a flash photo captured the event, with papers noting the Athens speaker’s appeal. She plans further northern city visits before returning to Athens.
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Mildred Rutherford
New York
Philadelphia
Daughters of the Confederacy
William Penn
Millie
Eity
Dience
Athens
Bis
Mildred
Dancers Jump From Window in Police Raid on Dance Hall
A police raid on a Hancock and Billings dance hall led operator Robert Thomas and several patrons to flee. Dancers performed turkey trot and bunny hug as officers entered, with many leaping from a second story window to avoid summons for running a hall outside city fire limits.
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Hancock
Billings Streets
Robert Thomas
Father of Over-Seas Railroad is Eighty-Three Years of Age
An obituary style feature notes Henry M Flagler born Jan 23 1840 who built a fortune from salt to oil and Florida railroads including the Ocean Railway from Miami to Key West. It highlights his Florida projects and the sea spanning arches and steel work valued at over 50 million dollars. Also mentions Charles Ferguson born Jun 22 1863 who became a Hearst editorial writer after a varied church career and author of The Religion of Democracy. Joshua W Alexander of Missouri is profiled as House Merchant Marine and Fisheries chair from Cincinnati born sixty one years ago today.
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Henry M. Flagler
Orleans County
Mich
Seginaw
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Oil’ Trust
Florida
Key West
Miami
Henry M. Plagler
All Souls’ Unitarian
Kansas City
Hearst
Gallatin
Joshua W. Alexander
House
Ocean Transportation Trust
Alexander
Cincinnati
Missouri
Body of Charles T. Hayes Borne to Family Cemetery
The remains of Mr. Charles T. Hayes were carried yesterday from this city to the old family burying ground near Bogart for the final services and interment. A large number of friends here attended the services.
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Young Hayes
Charles T. Hayes
Fimily Burying Ground
Bogart
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Bob Porter
Atheny
Dejlare
Maddox
J.E. Gardner
DR. Soule
Terprise
Fortune Humanity
Miss Millie
Chas
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