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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1909

Page

3

Judge Speer eyed for Georgia bench rise amid Washington talks

Washington May 1 Judge Emory Speer of Macon has visited the attorney general fueling rumors of a Georgia bench promotion. Credible authority cites possible vacancies on the Supreme Court or circuit bench within four years and names Marion Erwin as district judge and Alexander Ackerman as district attorney. Speer and Wickersham declined comment.

Washington Emory Speer Macon Georgia Judge Speer Supreme Court of the United States Supreme Court Marion Erwin Southern District of Georgia Alexander Ackerman Erwin United States Green and Gaynor Ackerman Wickersham Pierre Charles L'Enfant

Peach shipping season set to begin in Georgia

Atlanta May 1 Peach shippers forecast 3000 to 3600 cars this season, with 6000 last year a record. First variety Carman due June 1, followed by Hiley Belle, Georgia Belle, and Elberta. Georgia Fruit Exchange to handle 90 percent of shipments. new agents and schedules prepared. New York commission houses and growers reach compromise, with Olivett Bros and S. S. Darmon added. Exchange offices relocated. emphasis on cooperative marketing and better prices. Foley’s Oine Laxative ad copy included.

Atlanta Georgia Fruit Exchange Marks Exchange New York Commission The Commission Olivett Bros New York Darmon Philadelphia

Corsets and Wash Skirts Center Table Bargain Sale

200 C-5 A La Spirite Corsets on center table medium and short lengths priced from 1.50 to 3.00 each. Special sale Monday 68 cents each. About 150 wash skirts in white and colors slightly soiled from showing. We will sell every skirt at cost.

Altman Volles Otterman

Hand some motor cloth suit in bright colors

A striking suit made of motor cloth offered in pink blue lavender tans and white. Normally eight dollars, now priced at a reduced rate for quick sale.

Skirts Offered at Five Dollars in Mixed Panama Fabrics

A sale lists 300 skirts in light and dark shades including blacks in Panama Serges and fancy weaves. Prices range from five dollars for the lot, with individual skirts valued from six to ten dollars. Offer highlights value and selection.

Record Breaking Hypothetical Question in Murder Trial

Cambridge May 1 The defense sought to introduce a 31000 word hypothetical question in the Jordan murder trial to prove mental incapacity. Judges halted it as a review of evidence and ordered discontinuance. Witnesses Asbury York and W O Krebs testified Jordan’s early brightness contradicting relatives who claimed mental deficiency. Carl Lowenders returned from Columbus.

Asbury York Indianapolis W. O. D. Krebs Shelbyville Ind Jordan

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United States Supreme Bench Taft Geo Liniment H. R. Palome & Gons Orr Drug Co Warren J Smith & Bro B. C. McEvoy L. P Canning Peach Shippers Fourth National Bank Foley Athens Torchon Lisle BM Teriok Fashions Vudor Vador Cambridge, Mass FP. W. Page Waverly Chester. Jordan Carl Lowenders Columbus
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