Clarke County Court House Needs and Location Opinion
Thomas H. Dozier, county school commissioner, argues for a larger court house with better overall arrangement. He notes lack of space for a school office inside the current building, explains rent funding from dispensary profits and the board, and urges a downtown site chosen by the county commissioners with input from conservative citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Rowe
City
Clarke County
Court House
Crawford
Barnett
Strahan
Bettter Court House
County Board of Education
Board of Education
Board of County Commissioners
board of + + education
Thos. H
Dozier
Oglethorpe Fall Superior Court Under Way
Lexington Ga Oct 10 The regular full term of the superior court is in session Judge Meadow presiding and Solicitor Brown on check The session may close tomorrow four days may be required as there is a full docket Nearly all cases are petty offenses with one major case a negro who attempted to murder Dr E B Veal of Arnoldville and after jury disagreement has since tried to burn out of jail President Taft says the Panama Canal will be ready for use in 1913 two years earlier than expected but this may reflect optimism
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Superior Court
Meadow
Brown
EB. O. Veal
Arnoldville
Lynching near Irwinton shocks Georgia county
Special to The Banner Macon Ga Oct 10 News arrives of a lynching Saturday night near Irwinton Wilkinson county east of Bibb The negro Andrew Chapman was taken from bailiff W T Cowan by a mob and hanged then riddled with bullets The accused man had confessed to an attempted assault on a prominent county woman The body remained hanging from Saturday night until Sunday
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Macon
Irwinton
Wilkinson County
Bibb
Andrew Chapman
W. T. Cowan
Death Sudden for Mr Maxwell of Crawford Ga
Crawford Ga Oct 10 Mr Waller Maxwell a prominent Crawford and Oglethorpe county merchant and former two term state legislator died suddenly at his store from heart failure. He leaves a wife two married daughters and several relatives including W R Maxwell of Lexington and Col Robert Howard of Jefferson. He built a prosperous mercantile establishment and was highly regarded statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Waller Maxwell
Athens
Oglethorpe County
General Assembly of
Georgia
Ernest M Stokeley
Owen M. Eppes
W. R. Maxwell
Lexington
Congressman Howard
Washington City
Col
Robert Howard
Jefferson
Oglethorpe
Mfe
Women's Christian Temperance Union Holds Savannah Session
Nearly a hundred delegates gathered for the Georgia W C T U annual convention at the Independent Presbyterian church in Savannah. The event runs through Friday with planned talks by Richmond Pearson Hobson and Mary Harria Armour, while T E Patterson of Griffin presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Independent Presbyterian Church
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Mary Harria Armour
T. E. Patterson
GriMn
A. J. Shearhouse
Albert Russell
Good Roads Club Formed in Hart County
Special to The Banner Hartwell Ga October 10 The good roads train of the Southern Railway Company drew the largest Hartwell crowd yet. Captain Hurlbut praised road work after touring Hart County roads and an organization was formed with I & Brown elected president, T G Craft vice president, M M Norman secretary, and A J McMullan treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell
Southern Railway Company
Hurlbut
Hart Courty Roads
I & Brown
Good Roads Movement
Hart County
T. G. Craft
M. M. Norman
A. J McMullan
Stovall Endorses Little Joe Brown for Governor
Savannah editor Pleasant A. Stovall of the Savannah Press publishes a strong endorsement of former Governor Joseph M. Brown for the unexpired Georgia governor term. He criticizes Hoke Smith for failing the state and lauds Brown's candidacy in a pointed editorial citing Brown's early message to Georgia voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleas. Stovall
Little Joe” Brown
Savannah
Pleasant A. Stovall
Savannah Press
Hoke Smith
Jos
Eph M. Brown
Gov. Smith
Stovall
Mr. Smith
Gre en e County heirs may get millions left by Ben J Jacksons
Greene County heirs in Georgia pursue a rumored $5 million estate left by Benjamin Jackson who died in New York without direct issue. Claimants include Susie A Neal of Thomson and W Andrew Jackson of Houston. Investigations trace kin through Greene Hancock lineages and a Bible tied to Nancy Atkins and Benjamin Jackson born 1796 in Greene County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Ben J. Jacksons
Greensboro
Daily Press
Wilkinson County
Benjamin Jackson
New York
Wilkinson
Absalom Jackson
James Jackson
McIntyre
Georgia
Jackson
Greensboro Herald-Journal
Superior Court 8
H. Willis
Susie A. Neal
Thomson
McDuffe County
W. Andrew Jackson
Houston
Texas
Fort Creek
Hancock
Nancy Atkins
Hancock County
Daniel Washington Jackson
Lazareth Jackson
Martha Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Warrenton
Marshal
Rebecca Burchelle Chamberlain
Florence Jackson
Rebecca Clarke
Liberty Street
Daniel Atkins
Greene ‘County
Ss A. Neal
Thomson, Gay, Wey
J. D. Lazenby
David Adams
David Brown
John Hardaway
T. J. Hardaway
McDuffie County
Belle Denton
Jefferson County
James Ricketson
Ja Grange
Orville Casterline Surrenders After Five Months on the Run
Dalton Georgia October 10 Orville Casterline a 15 year burglary offender who escaped from Mansfeld Ohio prison walked across a wide area living rough and fearing to make friends He gave up voluntarily to Dalton police asking officials at the Ohio Penitentiary be informed He said food and shelter beat life on the road and he wished to end his flight by turning himself in to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Ohio
Orville Caster Ie
Casterline
Rosy
Law
Ohio Penitentiary
Eatonton Pupils Cite Admiral Schley in Heartfelt Letter
Oct 10 Eatonton pupils of the sixth grade framed a letter from Admiral Schley in tribute after the Battle of Santiago. The hero of the engagement thanked the students for their loyal patriotism and the flag gift sent with the message, describing their affection for home and the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatonton School
Admiral Schley
Eatonton
Santiago
New York
United States
Atlanta
Frank A. Dennis
Frank
Washington, D. C
Eatonton Public Schools
Home
Republic
Georgia Fruit Farm and Pecan Company organized in Waycross
The Georgia Fruit Farm and Pecan Company is organized in Waycross with a capital of $1,000,000 to develop sandal suitable lands for fruit and pecan farming. Stockholders own large tracts and will push fruit and pecan cultivation with extensive demonstrations for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Million Dollar Land Company
Waycross
Georgia Fruit Farm and Pecan Company
Agent to Move Family to Athens from Durham
Mr. Curry, the agent, plans to move his family from Durham, North Carolina, to Athens this week. He will depart tonight to pack up and transport them to the Classic City, where they will be welcomed. The article notes a prior move of Mr. White to Richmond and his own family relocation plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Curry
Mr. White
Richmond
Athens
Durham
N. C
Attendance at Georgia University tops six hundred in history
The University of Georgia reports a rising early in person registrations with M. F. Nunnex as the first to hit six hundred. His entry is followed by EB. L. Carter and J. L. Cooper, bringing totals to 602 as students enroll in arts courses and more arrivals are expected through November. The registrar notes a projected attendance well above last year, exceeding 637.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
State University of the Union
M. F. Nunnex
Nunnez
J. M. Nunnez
Swainsboro
EB. L. Carter
J. L. Cooper
Georgia Association meets in Camak to open 125th session
The Georgia Association, Baptist church group now 61 churches strong, opened its annual session in Camak Ga with Rev T A Natt of Washington preaching the opening sermon. Additional ministers include S Y Jameson Mercer Univ T P Bell Atlanta Ashley Jones Augusta and John D Mell Athens among others. The eight-county region is served by the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camak
The
Georgia Association
Baptist Church
T. A. Natt
Washington, Ga
8. Y. Jameson
Mercer University
T. P. Bell
Atlanta
Ashley Jones
Augusta
John D. Mell
Athens
Rev
C. Dargan
Macon
Dr Soule to Attend Georgia State Fair Visit
Dr Soule will attend the trustees meeting of the Georgia State Experiment Station near the city and then visit the Georgia State Fair at Macon where the Agricultural College displays a strong exhibit. Foley Kidney Pilla advertised as building up and restoring kidney and bladder function. For sale by dealers.
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Macon
Griffy
Georgia State Experiment Station
Soule
Agricultural College
Foley Kidney
Economy Cuts Mail Service Hitting South Georgia
Waycross Ga Oct 10 The post office department moves for economy causing delays in Atlanta and northern mails to South Georgia The South Atlantic Limited pouch service from Atlanta late at night is discontinued Chambers of commerce in several south Georgia towns likely to take up the issue A medicine claim Poleys Honey and Tar Compound praised by Mrs T J Adams of Columbus Kansas for aiding children stuttering over years
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Waycross
Post Office Department
Atlanta
South Georgia
Chambers of Commerce
Poley
T. J. Adams
Kansas Ave
Columbus
Kas
Dale
McNamara brothers face high profile Los Angeles trial
Los Angeles October 10 The McNamara brothers prepare to answer for alleged dynamite bombing that destroyed the Times building on October 1 1910. Prosecution seeks to prove dynamite caused the blast while the defense contests the claim and pursues alibi and handwriting challenges. The case involves Clarence Darrow and John D Fredericks with hundreds of witnesses and potential costs totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Western Federation of Miners
Steunenberg
Idaho
McNamara Brothers
Los Angeles Times
Times
Ordle E B. McManigal
American Federation of Labor
J. Wesley Reeves
The
Reeves
Clarence J. Darrow
John D. Fredericks
McManigal
J. B. McNamara
J. B. Bryce
San Fracisco
J. J. McNamara
McMargal
McNamara
Indianapolis
William J. Burns
United States
San Francisco
Victorry
Fredericks
Darrow
Water famine threat looms after drought in LaGrange
LaGrange Ga Oct 10 A forecast of heavy rain within days is needed to avert a water shortage. Officials report every source of supply in use and urge conservation as the area endures unprecedented drought.
Lincoln Memorial Unveiled At Army Reunion
In Council Bluffs Iowa the forty first annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee marked the unveiling of a Lincoln memorial. Gen Grenville M Dodge presided, with speakers Gen Frederick D Grant Bishop Samuel Fallows and Miss Harriett Lake representing the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Council Bluffs
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Abraham Lincoln
Grenville M. Dodge
Frederick D. Grant
Samuel Fallows
Harriett Lake
Independence
Daughters of the American Revolution
Foley's Kidney Remedy Case Triumph Promoted by Judge Freeman
A historical notice recalls Justice J B Freeman endorsing Foley's Kidney Remedy after a severe kidney ailment. He states a single large bottle cured him and he has remained well, recommending the remedy to others as sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. B. Freeman
Escape of Patience and Strange Death of a Negro
Dr. Mathews discussed fever delirium enabling patients to gain unusual strength and wander away. He recalled a man who vanished from his room during illness and was found later in a field in Oconee county, miles from home, with no memory of his whereabouts. Additional similar cases were cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Oconee County
Chamberlains Cough Remedy for Cold Wins Reputation
A brief note praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds as a safe preparation. It claims strong reputation from its cures and departs with no harmful drugs, suitable for adults and children, including young ones. Sold by all dealers.
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Thos. H. Dozier
Oglethorpe Fall Superior Court
Taft
Panama Canal
Mir
Maxwell
W.0.t
Temperance
Good Roads Club
Joleys
Wirhens
Baptist
Folay
DR. Soule
RFI
M'Namara
Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
J. W. Anipreelee
Drug & Gow
J. T. Tetbble
Cartersvill
Drug & Gen's
M. F. Ternar
Rome
Drug & Gea
Neeter
Julia Lester
Colambes, Qc
Ot Drug & Gen'l
Lagrange
Lincoln Memorial
Eve Amo
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