Athens City Court Judge West Wins Appointment
Georgia supreme court rulings nullified former governor Hoke Smith appointments, upheld Judge West as Athens city court judge, and held that vacancies require senate confirmation. Incumbents hold over until successors are confirmed. governor cannot fill other offices without senate consent.
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Atlanta
United States
Hoke Smith
Senate
State Supreme Court
Weat-Shackelford
Athens
Smith
Thomas J. Shackelford
C. Upson
Solicitor City Court
P. C. King
Fort Gaines
Joseph E. Pottle
State University
Burkhalter
Hinckshear
Blackshear
Memory
John R. McGehee
John T. Newton
Brand
Shackelford
Beverly D . Evans
South Carolina Endorses Wilson but Refuses Instruct
In Columbia on May 15 the South Carolina Democratic convention endorsed Gov. Woodrow Wilson for president but chose not to instruct its delegates to vote for him in Baltimore. The delegation thus remains uninstructed. Wilson had long ties to the state as a leading educator.
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South Carolina
Wilson
Columbia
Gov
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
Gov. Wilson
Jackson County primary yields Braselton and Potts winners
In Jefferson Georgia on May 15 the Jackson county primary produced Bradley Braselton as chairman over T Jack Bennett and W F P Head by about 200 votes. Sam Potts defeated Sheriff Collier by about 200. Other winners included N B Lord for clerk of the court, W T Appleby for tax collector, Obie Hawkes for tax receiver, J A Wood for coroner, and J A Willis and Geo T Smith reelected as ordinary and treasurer respectively.
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Jefferson, Ga
Jackson Cqumty
Board of Commissioner
A. R. Braselton
T. Jack Bennett
W. FP
Bennett
Braselton
Sheriff Collier
Sam
P. H. Jennings
J. A. Wood
W. L. Haggard
J. A. Willis
Canning Brothers
Athens
Geo
R T. Smith
Business trip to Georgia and Alabama for wine plant ties
A visitor departs today on a lengthy trip through Georgia and Alabama chiefly to promote the establishment of several winery plants in multiple towns and cities, with most time spent in Alabama.
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Georgia
Alabama
Indictments Returned in Clarke Superior Court Bank Case
Grand jury in Clarke superior court returns true bills against J W Griffin president of the defunct Athens Trust and Banking Co and against R H McCrary cashier charging violation of state banking laws. E G Barnett named as prosecutor with Col T Fl Green as permanent receiver. It is unlikely the cases will be heard this term as the grand jury completed a thorough investigation. Judge Brand had charged the duty to investigate.
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Clarke Superior Court
J. W. Griffin
Athens ‘Trust and Banking Co
R. H. McCrary
E. G. Barnett
Col. T. Fl . Green
Grand Jury
Brand
Roosevelt Drive Aims To Split Georgia Delegation In Chicago
Atlanta May 15 The Roosevelt faction in Georgia plans to contest the Republican national convention in Chicago if Taft strength appears to control. Delegates from Georgia may be seated based on which candidate holds sway, with district conventions set for Saturday to choose two delegates per district.
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Roosevelt
Georgia
Chicago
Taft
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Httle
Henry 8. Jackson
Jackson
Lfe
W. J. Tilson
Sus
To Fix Calendar for City Court of Next Week
Athens city court under Judge Henry 8 West convenes Monday May 20. A bar meeting is set for Friday at six at city hall to fix the calendar for the term. E J Crawford Clerk City Court issues the order.
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City Court of
Athens
Henry 8. West
H. 8. West
State Normal School to hold commencement week notices
Invitations were readied for the State Normal School commencement. The program lists recitals and plays from May 20 to May 27 including Miss Addie Speight, Miss Ruth McWilliams, Miss Janna, and senior class events with a graduation exercise and sermon.
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King
Addie Speight
Rosary
Ruth McWilliams
the Prince Chap
Janna
Ity
State Normal School
Department ‘of Expression
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Speight
Elizabeth Ruth McWilliams
Bruce Carrier
Phil Hranson
Gordon Seton
Winnie Davis
Justin Huntly McCarthy
Addie Florence Speight
Louis XI
Paris
Racters
Ae Villon
Cockleshells
France
Burgundy
Tristan Hermite
Hibaut
d'Assign
Barber Oliver la Dain
Katharine de Vancelles
Brotherhood of the Cockleshells
Robin Turgis
Phéone Tavern
Florence Barclay
Overdene
England
von Ti
London
Deesde
Scotland
Jane Champion
Garth Dalmain
Duchess of
Overdena
Jane
Deryck Brand
Rob MacKenzie
Rosemary Grey
Simpson
Margery
Garth
Bessie Bruce
Athens
Annie Harris
Hartwell
Tillie Woolvin
Abbeville
Bennie Mills
Bluffton
Jeannetta Wallace
Butler
Lois Johnson
Pelham
Clarke county teachers examination notice
Examination of applicants for license to teach in the Clarke county public schools will be held for Primary Grades on June 11 and for higher grades on June 14 and 15. First grade licenses expiring this year will be examined on the 14th. Registration deadline is 6 p.m. June 13 at the county school superintendent’s office. Books for registration open in June. THOS. A DOZIER, C. S. 8. 8. May 11, 1912. Clarke Harmon Underwood Wilson are contending for votes in Tennessee.
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Clarke County
Seeley
Hodge
Juni
Slaton Urges Lifesaving Reform at Augusta Medical Talk
Governor candidate John M. Slaton spoke at Augusta Medical College about conserving life and health. He cited preventable deaths and disease, urged stronger preventive measures, and praised the state board of health while urging public cooperation for medical progress. He noted Rations and Titanic losses as examples to push for public health action.
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Augusta Medical College
The
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John M. Slaton
State Centre
Slaton
United States
Atlanta
Prussia
England
General Assembly
State Board of Health
Underwood Support Split Sparks Southern Debate
The Tribune cites an editorial accusing Oscar Underwood of betraying the South by backing the Bristow amendment on senatorial elections. It notes Bartlett's shift, Alabama instructions, and Underwood’s defense that the Bristow change mirrors existing federal power. The piece questions loyalty and flags charges of political maneuvering vs broad statesmanship amid sectional tensions.
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the Tribune
Underwood
Bristow
Bartlett
Alabama
United States
Georgia
New York
Secret of Big Farm Problem A Rural Recreation Proposal
The Farmers' Union is urged to provide wholesome entertainments on farms to counteract city lure. Emphasizes that farm monotony drives youth to frivolous or disreputable city amusements, risking wasted wages and ruined futures. Proposes modest, creative rural amusements as crucial to solving the rural problem.
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Farmers’ Union
Peruna Restores Health After Lungs ailment claim
Miss Ninette Porter of Braintre mont reports multiple lung hemorrhages and says doctors failed to help. She began Peruna and improved, raising up a stringy substance from her lungs, gaining strength and calling herself well.
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Ninette Porter
Braintres Mont
Weil
The Death of Mrs. Mattie Bailey This Week
Fastman Ga May 14 Mrs Mab tle Bailey formerly Miss Mattly Couch of Athens Ga who married Ww L Bailes in 1888 died at Leon Ga April 36 1912 She was a Baptist church member and faithful follower of Jeena She was a loving wife and kind mother who read and prayed with her children and urged them toward the true life She was loved by all who knew her and left friends everywhere She asked her husband to care for their two little boys and to meet her in heaven with their children
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Fastman
Mabtle Bailey
Mattly Couch
Athens
Ww. L. Bailes
Leon
The
Baptist Church
Jeena
Produce Buyer Seeks Local Farmers in City Reach
Advertiser B Jossey at 763 College Avenue offers top market price for all country produce and invites growers to contact him in the city. He emphasizes willingness to pay the highest price and urges producers to get in touch.
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B. Jossey
College Avenue
Devoe paint ad highlights job-based pricing strategy
An advertisement from Talmage Hardware Co. argues buyers should consider paint by the job rather than by the gallon. It compares Devoe paint costs, labor, and durability, claiming longer-lasting coatings save money over time and presenting a simple calculation to show why Devoe offers better value.
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Devoe
Cotton Region Weather Report Special to the Banter
Mean temperatures ranged 1 to 7 degrees above normal in the east and central cotton areas, below in the west. Rain varied with heavy totals in parts of Oklahoma Louisiana Mississippi Georgia and the Carolinas, New Orleans reporting the greatest weekly amount. Georgia and Florida saw above normal temperatures with cooler trends late in the week. local rains on the 7th and 18th were heavy in the east while midweek was fair aiding bee activity.
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Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Rio
Georgia
Minas
Oklahoma
Mississippi
Carolinas
I. M. Cline
Becom den
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