Wayman Yerby Captured After Disorderly Conduct Trial
At the Athens police court Mayor Smith presided over a crowded matinee session. Wayman Yerby, dubbed the fox in human form, was captured after a long chase and fined five dollars for six charges or 60 days on the chain gang. The day also saw John Hale plead guilty to disorderly conduct with a $250 fine or equivalent time on the streets.
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Athens
Wayman Yerby
Wayman
Coon
John Hale
Sam Gregory
Sam
Disorderly conduct cases dominate mayor court session
Davison and Lowe faced disorderly conduct charges after insults and threats with a Black defendant fined five dollars or time on the streets. Mincey Walker and Laura Foster faced altercations with fines or costs, or alternative penalties. John Riley and Kiffie Kothran, both described in racial terms, faced similar charges with fines or dismissal after disputes and insults. The session ended with adjournment and warnings about recourse for the unpaying.
Trustee's Sale in Bankruptcy for Geo M Booth Athens GA
Under an order by Frank L Upson trustee Henry C Tuck will sell August first Tuesday in Athens Clarke County Georgia all real and personal property of the Booth bankruptcy estate. Lots on Hancock Avenue Hull Street Dougherty Street and adjacent parcels include seven dwellings a vacant half acre Lot 5 Wheeler survey land in Seer 7 and a one fourth interest in Lucas property plus a gold watch rifle a mule and miscellaneous accounts. Cash terms. Sale clears mortgages to deliver unencumbered title. July 17 1899.
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Frank L. Upson
Geo. M. Booth
United States District Court
Northern District of Georgia
Court House
Athens
Clarke County
Georgia
Hancock Avenue
Hull Street
Pp. Funkenstein
Hull and
Dougherty Streets
Dougherty Street
Hall Street
Joe Morris
Wheeler
Athens Park and Improvement Company
Anc Leseverena
Seer
Martha A. Lucas
Booth Bros
H. H
Lucas
Oconee Cemetery
Cemetery St
Bloomfield
Tan Yard Branch
Cemetery
Meadow
Cemetery Line
Athens Parker Improvement Company
Henry C. Tuck
Otis Accused of Deceiving Public Over Philippine War
Manila via Hong Kong message signed by twelve leading correspondents alleges Gen. Otis misled the American people about conditions in the Philippines. They condemn censorship and say dispatches speak an overly optimistic view not shared by field officers.
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Manila
Hong Kong
Otis
Washington
United States
Philippines
Tie Hak Hatana
Riptno
Sad death of Miss Montine Cash from typhoid fever
The Banner reports Miss Montine Cash daughter of Dr. N. B. Cash of this city died last night at her home on Thomas street after a weeklong struggle with typhoid fever She was a bright and promising young woman and her family and friends extend deep sympathy to those bereaved
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Montine Cash
N. B. Cash
Thomas Street
Miss Cash
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. O. Hammick & Co
Smith Bro’s
H. B. Palmer & Sons
Well Known Citizen C E Hubert Dies at Home on Oconee Street
The community mourns C E Hubert a skilled harness maker and longtime Methodist layman who died Sunday morning after illness and a paralysis strike. He leaves a large family and was remembered for faithfulness as a steward and Sunday school teacher. Funeral held at Oconee Street church with Rev E D Stone and Rev G D Stone officiating.
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C. E. Hubert
Oconee Street
Buford
Oconee Street Church
E. D. Stone
G. D. Stone
Beaten by Neighbor in Madison County Farm Incident
Madison County brims with anger after Liz Wood assaults Mrs. J. W. Burroughs, leaving her near death in her garden. Burroughs watches from a nearby fence as the 10 year old daughter pleads for her mother. The couple will be bound over at Poca under heavy bonds amid local outcry.
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Danielsville
Madison County
J. W. Burroughs
Fort Lamar
Liz Wood
Liz
Mrs. Burroughs
Poca
Wood
Burroughs
Burnett Likely Run For Clarke County Seat In Next Legislature
Clarke county residents urge Capt. W B Burnett to enter the race and observers expect him to run. If elected he may seek the speaker’s post, with opponents forewarned by his strength. Also notes a Washita doctor’s letter praising Electric Bitters as a blood purifier and remedy for skin ailments sold by local druggists.
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Macon
W. B. Burnett
W.B. Barnett
Athens
Clarke County
Col. Burnett
D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Guarranteed
Kipling Bitten by Dog in London Injury
Rudyard Kipling’s right thumb was bitten by a dog in London and is inflamed. He carries his arm in a sling though doctors do not expect serious consequences. In Chattanooga a railroad worker William Huskins was mangled after being thrown under a moving train near Glen Mary.
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Hasan
London
Rudyard Kipling
Chattanooga
William Huskins
Cincinati Southern Railroad
Glen Mary
John Huskins
Cincinnati
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Mayor Smith
Sly Fox
Police Court
cAhi
Church of Try
Mont
Bob
Bramby Drug
Dull Trade Davison & Lowe’s
Lot Silkeline
Mincey Walker
Wall Street
Laura Foster
Elberton
Laura
John Riley
Kiffie Kothran
Max Flateau
Max
White Goods
Sea Island
Methodist Church
Umbrella Sale
Amonia
Wolman
Legislature
Kipling
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