Judge Speer Recalls Early Career And Athens Bar
Judge Emory Speer reflects on youth in Athens and his rise to the federal bench. He recalls college days at the University of Georgia, mentors, and key Athens lawyers including Lumpkin, Thurmond, and Rucker, plus court-house moves, personal graft, and a Lincoln centennial speaking engagement.
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Athens
Emory Speer
Jariat
Macon
Law
John Potts
Israel
Junius Hillyer
Billy Buchanan
Samuel P. Thurmond
Crawford W. Long
Howell
Major Cobb
Howell Cobb
Congress
Buchanan
Fredericksburg
Habersham
Alexander S. Erwin
Andrew J. Cobb
Edward P. Lumpkin
Squire J. F. O'Kelly
Buck Branch
Wipliam L. Mitchell
Mitchell
Billy
Slick Head
Mars Mitchell
Savannah
Tinsley W. Rucker
Tinsley
Tinny
Athos
Sandy Creek
Lumpkin
Watkinsville
Saved a Soldier's Life Through New Discovery
Kemp Tex man J A Stone faced death from consumption after a stubborn cold turned into a cough. He credits Dr King's New Discovery with a full recovery from 130 to 178 pounds. The ad touts the medicine for coughs colds influenza asthma and lung trouble with trial and guaranteed sale by local firms.
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J. A. Stone
Kemp
Tex
W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Dr H D Massey Dies After Illness at 67
Dr H D Massey aged 67 died yesterday at his Neese Georgia home after paralysis. He served 38 years as a Union church member near the city and will be buried at Union church today at noon with Rev EB Hill officiating. Survived by wife and children Mrs S Do Massey city, Mrs J M Crawford, Mrs B E Heard of Madison county, H D Massey of Madison, W B Massey of Madison, Miss Onelda Massey, Mrs Z M Tolbert, Mrs C D Williams of Madison.
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H. D. Massey
Union Church
Neese
EB. L. Hill
First Presbyterian Church
DoMassey
City
J. M. Crawford
B. E. Heard
Madison County
DH. Massey
Madison
W. B. Massey
Onelda Assey
Z. M. Tolbert
C. D. Williams
Aged Citizen D. L. Carter Dies at 65 in City
Mr D L Carter aged 65 died at his home at Williams and Oconee streets yesterday morning from pneumonia He leaves a wife and one granddaughter Funeral from Second Baptist church this afternoon at 2 with Confederate veterans as pallbearers Revs Willie Baye and A J Sears will conduct the service Interment at Oconee cemetery Carter known for noble traits and many friends
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D. L. Carter
Williams and
Oconee Streets
Emma Carter
Annie Emerick
Second Baptist Church
Willie Baye
A. J. Sears
Oconee Cemetery
Carter
Erroneous Census Reports Clarified to Public
Census officials publish an official statement to calm fears about the decennial count beginning April 15. It emphasizes strict confidentiality of respondents to protect privacy, and lists lawful protections against taxation, deportation, or forced actions. Clergy, teachers, and public figures are urged to inform citizens to answer fully.
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United States Census Bureau
Census Bureau
United States
Bureau
House of Representatives
Internal Revenue
How Do You Feed Your Crops? Hardly
A brief column questions farmers on crop fertilization approaches and soil health. It notes varied practices across regions, urging viewers to consider nutrient balance, sustainable inputs, and cost impacts while seeking practical tips.
Judge G C Thomas Struck by Sudden Illness
Judge George C Thomas collapsed at his legal office from kidney congestion. Friends and a physician treated him. he was taken home and showed improvement, with hopes for a rapid convalescence.
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George C. Thomas
Judge Thomas
Thomas
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Quick Heal For Skin Ailments
An old advertisement proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures skin eruptions, burns, cuts, ulcers, fever sores, boils, and chapped hands with instant relief. It lists W. J. Smith & Bros and H. R. Palmer & Sons as sellers. Also notes a remark on Georgia tax laws.
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W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons
City marshal report shows February collections total
The February report of City Marshal Brooks lists 2519.34 in total receipts from all sources with 2185.49 from general taxes and bowers and sidewalks and 333.85 from special taxes. It notes the month was dull and the report is considered good for the mayor and council.
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Brooks
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