Judge Wingfield Dies After Twelve Years as Clarke County Official
Judge Samuel B Wingfield longtime Clarke County ordinary died yesterday afternoon at his home on the Boulevard Athens GA aged seventy five a long and useful life noted for his faithful public service and devotion to family. Funeral at Baptist Tabernacle this afternoon at 3 with Deacons as pallbearers. interment in Oconee cemetery. Survived by wife Miss Callaway and twelve children including E P Short A S Wingfield Annie O Farrell J N Williamson W C Wingfield Warren J Smith S B Wingfield Jr and George T Wingfield plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Baptist Tabernacle
Tabernacle Baptist Church
R. E. Neighbour
John Bomar
J.W. Lynch
First Baptist Church
R. England
Young Harris Methodist Church
Ramuel B. Wingfield
Washington
Wilkes County
Mies Callaway
William R. Callaway
Athens
Arty County
Baptist Church
Judge
George T. Wingfield
Miss Center at the State Normal Event Captivates Lucy Cobb
Miss Augusta Center impressed attendees at Lucy Cobb Institute with her reading of Philip's "Herod" during a charming State Normal School gathering last week. Her recital drew praise from participants and highlighted a refined literary interest among local students.
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Augusta Center
Philip
Herod
Lucy Cobb
Reading of Story of Ulysses Delights Audience at State Normal School
Friends at the State Normal School stayed over to attend a recital in the auditorium on Tuesday night. The reading of the Story of Ulysses drew an appreciative audience and was praised as thoroughly charming and well presented, a standout in many months.
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State Normal School
Ulyses
Presbyterial Conference at Athens Presbytery
The Presbyterial Conference of Athens Presbytery meets at Athens First Church on February 4 and 5 to promote Evangelism and Stewardship. Elders Deacons Sabbath School officers and Women’s Societies are urged to attend with free lodging offered. Lunch on February 5 is provided by the First Church. Hosted by Rev H F Williams with speakers Rev Rockwell Brank Rev S M Erickson and Rev I S McElroy.
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Athens
Fifty-One Cases Docketed for City Court in Athens
The Athens city court docket shows fifty-nine cases for the coming term, breaking prior records. The prior high-water mark was fifty-five, surpassed by four. Most actions concern dates or accounts, with one noted as a damage suit.
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City Court of
Athens
Crawford
Moths battle over Athens Map at Clarke County office
In Clarke County, clerk Crawford found moth damage on the original Athens map, gnawing holes through sections and lawns. He applied powdered moth-balls to the back of the frame as a preventive measure with help from Judge Orr, a former druggist, in planning the defense.
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Clarke County
Athens
Crawford
Two Adults Found Guilty of Riding Train Without Fare
In Athens city court Judge West yesterday morning convicted Toleman Hill oilored and George Arnold of riding a railroad train without paying fare. Each was fined 50 dollars. In lieu of the fine they may serve seven months on the county jail, according to the record.
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Toleman
George Arnold
Athens
West
Strike threatens on Eastern railroads in wage dispute
New York Jan 20 A strike is threatened on all Eastern railroads affecting about 30 000 men. A vote to strike is likely if demands are not met, potentially interrupting operations across eighteen states. The unions accuse railroads of blocking arbitration and outline readiness to arbitrate under a five or seven member board and wage increases.
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White
United States Supreme Court
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United States Commerce Court
C. P. Neill
United States Commissioner of Labor
Engineers
Thornton Sues Dr Hall Over Broken Land Sale Contract
Asa J. Thornton sues Dr. B W Hall in Athens city court for damages to recover 2500 dollars after Hall allegedly failed to fulfill a land purchase contract. The filing lists the clerk's office as the regular return venue and notes the case includes unusual features.
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City Court of
Athens
Asa J. Thornton
B. W. Hall
Thornton
Fugitive Lads Now Sought in Atlanta City
Beverly Epps and Robbie Wilson, two youths linked to Athens house breaking, reportedly traveled from Bogart to Atlanta after eluding officers. A bystander police chase incident in Athens ended with a minor injured by a stray gunfire. The boys reportedly left Bogart on a train, were fined a dollar and a half each by Mayor Earl Griffeth, and later secured passage to Atlanta.
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Beverly Epps
Robbie Wilson
Athens
Atlanta
Bogart
Notice to public on fraudulent notes in Bogart Georgia
Jan 26 1912 W B Williams warns public not to buy or discount any note made to Moorefield and Bishop claiming they were secured through fraud and that he will not pay them. Bogart Ga BPSD No 8.
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Moorefield & Bishop
W. B.williams
BPSD
Bogart
Presidents elected for Demosthenian Society terms at college
Last night the Demosthenian Literary Society elected presidents for the remaining year to appear in the college annual. Candidates spanned February to June September terms. Grady Padgett W B Ingram H T Singleton J L Newborn Jack Lance M W Fitzpatrick W H Lanier L A Mills Joseph Yampolsky D R Peacock W E Adams. Padgett Singleton Lanier Peabock won by overwhelming majorities. Lance narrowly defeated Fitzpatrick.
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Peacock
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Fitzpatrick
Georgia to pay final 1912 teacher salaries installment
Special to the Banner. Atlanta Jan 39 Effort by State Superintendent M L Brittain and State Treasurer W J Speer aims to deliver the last 1912 salary installment to Georgia teachers by February 1 totaling about 203455.05 dollars. Of this sum 41286.59 goes to city teachers and 161968.46 to country teachers. The 1912 payments began with 10 percent in April and progressed through May, October, December and a 60 percent current month payment. This 15 percent completes the state’s debt for 1912.
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Atlanta
Caid
M. L. Brittain
W. J. Speer
Larceny Conviction in Athens Court
Sam Smith, a white Athens man, was fined for larceny after trust in city court. W F Black swore out the warrant claiming he lent Smith a cow to sell for 40 dollars and remit the money, but Smith failed to turn in cash. Smith said he bought the cow on credit from Black and sold on credit without collecting. The judge based the fine on the cow’s price after Black’s sworn testimony. The notes also mention a Colonial Opera House lecture series by the YMCA religious committee with a February 2 date.
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West
Athens
Sam Smith
Smith
W. F. Black
Black
Folly Kidney Pills Demonstrated by Avalon Writer
AVALON GA BR A P DEAN reports curing kidney trouble after a year of nocturia using Foley Kidney Pills. He says the pills relieved his condition quickly and fully, confirming their claimed benefits. For sale by all dealers.
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Avalon
Oconee Court Adjourns and Jackson Court to Convene
Oconee superior court yesterday afternoon at Watkinsville after a brief three day session. Many Athens attorneys attended at least one day. Judge Brand will be in Athens today for the rest of the week and will depart for Jefferson Monday morning for the Jackson county court opening. A long docket is prepared for Jefferson with several Athens lawyers likely to participate over a two week term.
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Oconee Superior Court
Watkinsville
Athens
Brand
Johm B. Gam
Ble
Jefferson
Jackson County
Atheny
Fourtesy Year Old Girl Assaults Mother Sent to Reform School
In Athens city court Judge West presiding a fourteen year old girl Franie Brittain faced assault and battery charges. The juvenile reportedly attacked her mother with a brick after the mother had just left the hospital. Due to age she was sent to the state reformatory as the court could not sentence her to a chaingang.
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Judge West
Franie Brittain
West
State Reformatory
Athens May Lose One of the Two Big Football Games
Athens faces the possibility of losing one of its two top 1913 football games at Sanford Field. The Louisiana State University match set for October 11 may move to New Orleans, leaving Georgia versus North Carolina as the sole headliner. Officials say a heavy guarantee is needed to keep LSU here, amid doubts about early-season attendance and the impact of travel on Georgia's chances.
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New Orleans
Four New Fronts for Buildings in Athens
The Athens Railway and Electric Company's sales department is nearing completion of a new plate glass front for the Shackelford building on Broad Street. A new iron and glass front is being added to Mr. B. Goldwasser’s building, with the Bernstein store also receiving improvements. The Jackson and Vincent building at Clayton and Lumpkin is reported to be remodeled with a new front forthcoming.
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Athens Railway and Electric Company
Broad Street
B. Goldwasser
Bernstein
Jackson & Vincent
Clayton and Lumpkin
Ground-Keeper of Boston Braves Arrives for Spring Trip
Ground keeper for the Boston Braves is en route to Athens two weeks before reporting for spring training. Arrangements aim to prepare Sanford Field in a big league style for the team’s trip, with Phi aliens Gniecbd already regarded as one of the South’s best infielders.
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