Respite Granted for Colbert in Watkinsville Hanging Case
Derome Colbert the condemned murderer of his wife in Watkinsville has received a thirty day respite from Governor Terrell after Colbert's attorney Col. R R Barger pressed the prison commission for clemency. A commutation to life imprisonment may follow if approved. The execution was poised for Wednesday until the delay. The report notes the governor’s delay and the attorney’s trip to Atlanta.
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Derome Colbert
Terrell
St? Colbert
Col
R. R. Barger
Atlanta
Darky
New Cotton Mill Plant Under Construction in Athens
The Southern Manufacturing Co. begins work on a new cotton mill in Athens, aiming to boost the local payroll and attract northern mills. Col R R Barger of Watkinsville visited the city. A Pa. child treated with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets found relief after initial night stomach trouble. two boxes cured. For sale by all druggists.
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Southern Manufacturing Co.s
Athens
P.L. McPherson
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Chamberlain
U.ough
Light Docket Shapes Superior Court Return Day
Tuesday return day showed a civil docket of eleven filings with seven divorces and alimony cases. The notable matter involves Miss Decia Prather suing Athens Manufacturing Co for damages over a hand injury at work. The criminal docket also appears light for the upcoming session.
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Suapenor Court
Decia Prather
Athens Manufacturing Co
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