Bound Over on Serious Charge in Watkinsville Tale
In Watkinsville Judge ER M. Jackson bound over J Early Eidson a white man living on Sep Branch farm near Farmington to stand trial on charges of attempted criminal assault against Branchs ten year old daughter. Eidson denied guilt claiming playful conduct. Bond set at two hundred dollars. Judge George O Thomas and Col W M Smith defend Eidson, with Col Percy Middlebrooks prosecuting.
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Watkinsville
ER. M. Jackson
J. Early Eidson
Sep. Branch
Farmington
Branch
Eideon
George O. Thomas
Col. W. M. Smith
Divorces Piling Up At Clarke Superior Court Session
At the next Clarke Superior Court session a number of divorce cases will be heard including Clara Johnson v Johnson alimony. Bartlett Derricotte v Derricotte divorce. Lettie Moore v Moore divorce. Addie Wray v Wray alimony. Lucy Gray v Gray alimony. Laura MoAmie v MoAmie alimony. Will Lowe v Lowe divorce. Robt Pope v Pope divorce. Bonnie Bardemen v Bardemen divorce. B Crow v Crow divorce. Many cases reflect fatigue with matrimonial bliss among both colored and white residents.
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Clarke Superior Court
Clara Johnson
Jeff Johnson
Bartlett Derricotte
Carrie Derricotte
Lettie Moore
Tom Moora
Addie Wray
Anderson Wray
Lucy Gray
Wilson Gray
Laura MoAmie
Ben MoAmie
Wille Lowe
Lige Lowe
Robt. Pope
Diley Pope
Bonnie Bardemen
Jim Hardeman
B. Crow
Basan Crow
Praise of Athens as garden spot in South
Dr Rufus Choate of Washington writes to his cousin praising the New South as salvation of the republic and a rich field for investment. He notes Athens as the garden spot of the region and mentions his discovery of a new medical science called The Science of O Corres pondence.
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Rufus Choate
Washington
South
Washington, D. C
H. E. Choate
New South
Republic
Athens
Choate
Piano Gift Assists State Normal School
The Cable Piano Company donated a piano valued at four hundred dollars to the State Normal School, aiding the institution in need of a quality instrument. The gift underscores local support for education and music programs.
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State Normal School
Cable Piano Company
Crowded Nth Grade Forces Double Sessions at West Athens School
The West Athens colored school faces 156 pupils in one grade with no extra room or teacher available. To ease the congestion the board plans to add a tenth teacher as soon as possible, resorting to double daily sessions in the interim.
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West Athens Colored School
Board of Education
Ladies Aid Planned Clarke County Exhibit for Fair
Mr J H Dorsey advances Clarke county agricultural display for the Great Northeast Georgia Fair to be held next week He seeks Athens and county ladies to contribute tumblers and jars of jellies pickles preserves and gad things for the Clarke County exhibit The ladies are expected to respond promptly to ensure a creditable county showing.
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J. H. Dorsey
Clarke County
Dorsey
Athens
Vonderaus Prolific Brazilian Flour Corn on Display
Mr. W. P. Vonderaus, a farmer and city official, grows Brazilian flour corn on a city farm in Himita. A stalk bore eight ears, others show one to ten ears, with high forage value and upland tolerance. The corn is exhibited at the Northeast Georgia Fair.
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W. P. Vonderac
Himita
Vonderan
Arrangements Underway for Governor's Visit to Northeast Georgia Fair
The reception committee appointed by President Phinizy met to plan the governor's opening day visit. They will greet the governor and staff at Seaboard depot, escort to Commercial hotel, provide a carriage tour, and host a luncheon at the fairgrounds before returning to the depot.
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Phinizy
F. A. Lipscomb
Max Joseph
Seaboard Depot
Commercial Hotel
Seaboard
Splendid Racing Draws Large Crowd at Fairgrounds
More than 500 spectators packed the Fairgrounds last Friday for four races including three harness runs and a running event. Star Patchen won the free-for-all pace in two straight heats with School Girl second and Bulida third. best time 1:17. Morning Star won the first two heats in the free-for-all trot, with Jay Boy taking the next three heats to claim the race. best time 1:12. Intent won the half mile dash in a close finish over Indian Cherry and Janie Seay. time 58.3 seconds. Espineta won the 220 class trot in straight heats, with Primus J. second and Luby third. best time 1:10. Overall, judges were W. J. Morton, A. E. Arnold, and W. P. Jackson. Mr. J. Q. Holder started the horses.
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W. J. Morton
A. E. Arnold
W. P. Jackson
J. Q. Holder
Star Patchen
School Girl
Bulida
Morning Star
Mr. Ewart
Jay Boy
Mr. Falklove
Dore
Intent
Mr. Westmoreland
Morgan
Indian Cherry
F. J. Pons
Jones
Janie Seay
Mr. Pors
Harris
Espineta
Mr. Wright
Primus J
University cadets to drill for State Fair honors
The chancellor permits a company of University cadets to participate in drills at the State Fair on October 24. A meeting approved their participation with many volunteers. Each man pays his own expenses. Drills begin today five times weekly. Forty men will be chosen from all applicants for the trip. Prizes for individual drills include 100 dollars for first and 50 dollars for second.
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Cadeta
Roof on New City Hall Nears Finishing Stages
Work crews began placing the roof on the rear portion of the city hall yesterday and expect to finish the entire roof before winter. Captain Barnett expresses satisfaction with progress and anticipates the hall will be ready for occupancy by early spring next year.
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Capt. Barnett
New Ladies and Misses Garments and Millinery Surplus
A display of ladies walking and dress suits, jackets, long coats, skirts, corsets, umbrellas, trunks, and knit underwear is offered. A new shipment includes boys Casimer pants for 4 to 16 years at 25c to 60c, plus matting, rugs, lace curtains, Swiss damask, and household linens. Davison and Lowe’s Millinery features fashionable hats, yardage discounts, napkins, silk satin underskirts, and hosiery deals calling for shopper patronage.
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Bright
W. L. Yancy
Paducah
Kentucky
Seymour Wess
Moira
N.Y
Har
Palmer & Sons
Arnold
Sorrelis
The
Orr Drag Co
Oconee County
Vonderaus
Chay Aled
Gov. Terrell
Micon
Madras
Davison & Lowe's Millinery
Cal Tor
Ruggists
W.grove
Fall Shapes
Davison
Lowe
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