McCrary Pleads Guilty in Bank Case and Receives Three Years
In a dramatic hearing Yesterday R H McCrary withdrew a not guilty plea and entered guilty after jurors were sworn. The court sentenced him to three years in the penitentiary and he agreed to disclose all he knows about the bank affair and the president J W Griffin. Defense and State counsel described the motives and mercy sought, noting his cooperation and Mrs McCrary’s urging, with the judge emphasizing mercy and justice.
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R. H. McCrary
Mc Crary
J. W. Griffin
Mr. Lumpkin
McCrary
West
Rob
Terest
Justie
Athens Trust and Banking Company
Mathew Hale
Indictment Case for Griffin Set in Clart Superior Court
The Griffin case, president of the late Athens Trust and Banking Company, is slated for 9 o clock in Clart superior court. The blanket indictment charging the wrecking of the bank faces a constitutional challenge as Judge Brand overrules the demurrer. Fifty six jurors were drawn, with additional jurors from the McCrary panel to attend. McCrary is now a state witness and is expected to provide substantial testimonyinado.
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In Griffin
Athens Trust and Banking’ Company
Clart Superior Court
McCrary
Griffin
Brand
Holden
T. J. Gbackelford
H. Horter
Crawford
Cobb Ani
Fent
Gamble
Fire damages Seab Huen dwelling and store in town
Early morning blaze at box fifteen near Thomas and River streets destroyed Seab Huen’s dwelling and damaged the store room. Huen was rescued from his bed as the roof began to fall. The store, now run by Miss Lou Fields, suffered partial burning. Loss estimates stood as the fire was brought under control at press time.
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Thomas and
River Streets
Seab Huen
Mr. Huen
Funeral Yesterday Morning for Mr Parks Feary at Home
Yesterday at 10 o clock the funeral for Mr Parks Feary was held at the corner of Prince Avenue and Franklin Street. Rev EB L Hill and Rev Troy Beatty led the service with several songs and fitting remarks. A large number of friends attended and flowers marked the affection shown. Burial followed at Oconee Cemetery.
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Parks Feary
Prince Avenue
Franklin Street
EB. L. Hill
Troy Beatty
Oconee Cemetery
Seven Days Old Babe of H L Parr Dies
Yesterday afternoon in Oconee cemetery a seven days old infant of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Parr died at home on the Boulevard. The parents mourn with a wide circle of friends.
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Babe
MR. H. L. Parr
Oconee
H. L. Parr
Accident Claimed Life In Lumpkin Street Rooms
Yesterday in the rooms of his brother on Lumpkin Street, Parr aged twenty nine died instantly after taking carbolic acid by mistake. The victim, identified as F. H. Parr, had been helping with painting and decorating work. The incident left his father G D Parr and mother and siblings mourning as authorities prepared a formal inquiry.
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D. Parr
Parr
F. H. T. Parr
Mabel
Mra
Lipscomb introduces Georgia tax reform bill in House
Representative Frank A Lipscomb of Clarke county announces a forthcoming tax reform measure drafted with Judge Andrew J Cobb and based on Athens chamber of commerce study. The bill aims to shape the session’s action on taxation, backed by local business leader Lipscomb and a committee of prominent Athenians.
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Frank Lipscomb
Clarke
Price
Frank A. Lipscomb
Clarke County
Lipscomb
Georgia
Athens
House of Representatives
House
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Ways and Means
J. H. T. McPherson
A. J. Cobb
E. C. Branson
C. D. Flanigen
Union
Mr. Lipscomb
Andrew J. Cobb
Mos
Danger At Night From Abandoned Automobiles
Editorial warns that many abandoned cars stay on streets with engines off and brakes set. Lamps dark, these hazards clutter main streets and residential blocks, risking collisions with fast approaching teams, fire trucks, or drivers. Authors urge immediate action to remove or secure such vehicles.
Penal Reform Measures Target Georgia Legislature
Atlanta June 26 Members of the legislature favor a special commission to handle criminal law and penal reform. Proposed bills include suspension of sentence with probation, indeterminate terms, state wages for convicts, youth offender separation, improved convict labor supervision, and humane living conditions in camps. Leaders back rapid, unified action this session.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Special Commission
House
Senate
Prince Ave Presbyterian Church Edifice Under Rapid Construction
Foundations laid and walls rising at the corner of Prince avenue and Mill edge avenue as work proceeds swiftly on a new church costing about 35000 dollars. The church has few male members, a decade ago numbering about a dozen. No donations have been solicited from parishioners for the land or building plans.
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Prince Ave
Prince Avenue Presbyterian
Prince Avenue
Milledge Avenue
Law Requires Returns Of All Trust Appointees By July 1
The statute requires guardians executors and administrators to make sworn annual returns to the county ordinary. By July 1 each year the docket notes whether each appointee has filed proper returns including accounts receipts expenditures and inventory. Failure to file forfeits commissions and may cite neglect. Few Clarke county appointees have filed this year. they have until Tuesday to comply.
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Court of Ordinary
Clarke County
Wagon Wheel Blockade John Clayton Street Scene
A wagon wheel lodged in a street car track at Clayton and Lumpkin blocked traffic as cars and pedestrians crowded the intersection. After failed efforts to dislodge it, by lifting and prying, by removing the wagon from the wheel was finally required to free the wheel and clear the way.
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Clayton and Lumpkin
Someboy
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M’crary
The
Athens. Trust and Banking Company
Allen
Fort Discovery
Mr. Seab T. Huen
Mir
LA Company
Atlanta, GA
Georgia School OF
Aieder Feue
Biensele Kaon Clem
K. G. Matheson, LL. D
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