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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1910

Page

5

State v4 Merck finds guilty under new automobile law

The Georgia city court found H. L. Merck guilty of a misdemeanor under the new automobile law after a brief jury deliberation. The case covered five counts including reckless speeding, excessive speed on curves, failing to warn by horn, failing to stop when signaled, and driving on the wrong side. The law requires registration, seals, lights, and age and sobriety restrictions, with penalties and specific operating rules statewide.

State H. L. Merck Mr. Merck Hr. Hez Griffeth Surrey Jorge West State of Georgia General Assembly Stae Eame Tirst Secretary of State

Monthly Sales Day At The Court House

Yesterday was public sales day at the court house with a small lot on the block. Administrator sale of Nathan Whitman property sold by Sheriff Jackson. One hundred acres divided into four tracts sold for up to 34.50 per acre. Tract 1 54 acres bought by H. C. Erwin at 15 per acre. tract 2 32 acres with dwelling bought by Thomas Whitman for 20 per acre. tracts 3 and 4, 13 acres total, started at 5 and rose to 34.50 per acre, sold to H. C. Erwin. Property on Nowhere road about five miles from the city. City Marshal sale settled except one piece bid in by Col Sneeling for the city.

Court House Nathan Whitman Jackson H. C.erwin Thomas Whitman H.C. Erwin Col. Sneeling

Red and Black Football Crew Gears Up After Locust Grove Win

Georgia prospects remain upbeat after a high scoring win as Cunningham refines the line and backs. Key players like Woodruff and Maddox shift roles while evaluation continues under the fourteen unit system amid prep for Gordon test and Auburn bid decisions by directors.

Cox Woodruff McWhorter Hatcher Hay McClelland Maddox Cunningham Gordon Columbus Augusta Savannah Dick Jemison Athens Georgia Georga Anderson

American Bankers Association Convention Opens in Los Angeles

The American Bankers Association begins its thirty sixth annual convention in Los Angeles with leading financiers attending. President Pierson delivers the opening address as officers and committees present reports. sessions continue over the next few days with sections meeting tomorrow and Thursday. Foley Kidney Pills offer relief for elderly kidney and bladder issues.

American Bankers’ Association Los Angeles Cal United States New York Chicago Boston Auditorium Theater Lewis F. Pierson Robert J. Ruplette Gillette Alexander W. H. Holliday Oss Anglea Clearing House Association George H. Russell Detroit Pierson Fred EB Farnsworth P. C. Kaufman Tacoma William Livingstone

A. H Richards Announces Candidacy for First Ward Alderman

Mr A H Richards announces his bid for alderman from the First ward. A house and sign painting contractor, he has lived in the ward most of his life and is well known locally. He has canvassed the ward with encouraging response and many friends will support his candidacy.

A. H. Richards Richards

Mell III Ill With Serious Illness At Home

Mr Geo A Mell III cashier of the Athens Savings Bank is very ill at his home in the city. He has been ill for some time and his condition is reported as precarious though friends and physicians hoped for a possible improvement.

Geo. A. Mell Athens Savings Bank

Southern Railway to Run Six Through Trains to Manhattan Terminal

The Southern Railway will begin six through passenger trains between New York and the south to the Manhattan terminals in mid November. A new pilot project uses electric lighting in all cars for safety and level platform doors. Prominent officials from Southern and Pennsylvania railroads inspected the tunnels and New York terminal, and praised the project as linking New York City with the southeast. The service will include the New York Atlanta and New Orleans Limited and several other through services to major southern cities.

New York New York City Southern Railway Manhattan Pennsylvania Railroad Hudson River Jersey City Pullman Company Pasengers W. W. Finley Southern New York Terminal Samuel Rea A. J. County George Gibbs Finley Cara New York Railroad Club South Southeast Elbert H. Gray United States Steel Corporation Southern Railway Company Manhattan Island Memphis Chattanooga Florida Jacksonville

Great ceremonial of St Patrick's Cathedral consecration begins

New York October 4 The St Patrick's Cathedral for its consecration ceremony scheduled tomorrow is adorned with white and purple bunting. Cardinal Vannutelli Archbishops Logue Gibbons Farley and Glennon and other prelates will participate in a three day series of rites.

New York St. Patrick's Cathedral Vannutelli Logue Gibbons Farley Glennon

Appeal Case Tried Last Night by Council

The appeal case of Joe Wainer charged with keeping whisky on hand for sale was tried last night by the council. Col. E. K. Lumpkin represented Wainer and Col. F. C. Shackelford city attorney. After evidence and arguments, the council returned a verdict of not guilty.

Joe Wainer Walker E. K. Lumpkin F. C. Shackelford

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