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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1907

Page

7

Busy session at federal court reports multiple guilty pleas

The Federal court docket shows M Welton Brooks pleading guilty to peonage with sentence deferred to November and a 2500 bond. Numerous moon shiners and other defendants followed, many pleading guilty or being found guilty, with sentences including jail time and fines. Forfeited bonds and discharged defendants were noted, plus an afternoon case on Southern Railway. Immigrant ships were announced for Savannah. A Missouri Supreme Court case challenged a biased jury conduct claim seeking a new trial.

M. Welton Brooks Measra J. M J . Armistead Oglethorpe County Brooks Neale Newman Logan Dickerson Rabun County Hall County Veck Doply Haart County Charlie Lee Greene County Juanes Ford Hart County Joey

Athens Hotel Company charter petition in Clarke County Georgia

The Clarke County notice outlines a petition to incorporate the Athens Hotel Company with capital of one hundred thousand dollars, power to own operate build and manage hotel and related facilities in Athens, and to issue stock and bonds. The filing includes names of petitioners and attorney, with ordinary clerk confirmations and notices to creditors and guardianships.

Wit Harvey Rabun — County Clarke County Tinpasead Georgia James Motes Hampton Kirk G. Wingfield A. A. Baxter, Jr State of Georgia W. J. Poss Edna Malcomb Athens MW. Wingfield, Sr Athens Hotel Company Ita United States City of I. E. J. Crawford Superior Court Sarah Epps J.T. Pittard Jennie C. Matthews West Court of Ordinary Wingfield

Cotton Receipts Rise Amid Planned Hotel Block in Athens

Receipts for the season top 107000 bales with estimates reaching 110000. stock on hand about 7000. Imperial hotel property sell confirmed. H W Head A W Ashford and Mrs S J Chamberlain buy. A new three story hotel will replace current building, with Head & McMahan and D W McGregor among tenants. Athens to gain improved hotel facilities and stronger commercial streets by year end.

H. V. Head A. W. Ashford S. J. Chamberlain Imperial Hotel H. W. Head 8. J. Chamberlain Clayton Street Clothiers, Head & McMahan D. W. McGregor Athens Commercial Windsor Philpot

Accident injures well known plumber on River Street

Mr W E Shirley a prominent Athens plumber was thrown from his buggy on River Street near the bridge over the Oconee. His shoulder was dislocated and he suffered severe bruising but the injury is not serious. he acted quickly to summon a physician for his sick child and later was resting well.

W. E. Shirley River Street Shirley East Athens Oconee Mr. Shirley

Weatherly for alderman First ward

Announcement that C N Weatherly, longtime city resident and coroner, seeks alderman seat in the First ward. Backed by many friends, his upbuilding work and public trust are cited as reasons for support.

C. N. Weatherly Weatherly

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