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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1909

Page

5

Grand Jury Presentments Highlight Clarke County Session

Clarke County grand jury adjourned after a busy session praising foreman A H Hodgson. They commended county officers, addressed jail and road improvements, recommended budget and process updates, and endorsed Judge Charles Brand for re election and Solicitor Clifford Walker for continued service.

Brand Walker West Clarke County A. H. Hodgson Charles H. Brand Oei Western Circuit Clifford Walker W. W. King Clarke Superior Court Charles H. Drand

Two White Men to Mount Gallows in Georgia

Atlanta authorities report two white men face execution next Friday unless Governor Brown grants clemency. John Harper killed Sheriff Don Keith of Murray County and claims self defense. Dr. J M Elliott killed G L Rivers amid jealous dispute. Both appeals rely on differing testimonies and local sentiment.

Atlanta Georgia Brown Prison Commission John Harper Don Keith Murray County Harper Keith Hoke Smith J. M. Elliott LaGrange Elliott G. L. Rivers Troup County Chattanooga Spring Place

Clarke County Court Closes Short Term with Memorials

Yesterday in Clarke superior court the October term closed except for memorial exercises for Judge Howell Cobb. The civil and criminal dockets were largely cleared, juries discharged, and the court adjourned after a 10 11 oclock schedule. Divorces granted, numerous cases dismissed or not pressed, and fines and verdicts recorded including a $75 penalty in the Rich Auf case.

Clarke Superior Court Howell Cobb Superior Court Clarke County Ruben Jackson Sarah Jackson Emmanuel Austin Mary Austin Mra. Grace” Holmes L. W. Holmen Afattle Nealys Robt. Neal Lavonia Ham Aleck Ham John Paceya Millie Pace Tobe Hudson Mose Ayers J. D. M. Dillard Pauline Cline Franie Kidd Jim Blakely Son Green Tinnie Crow H. N. Cartledge C. T. Young Gary White Magnolia White Mary White Robert White H. C. Coggins Clara Coggins Margaret Daniel Philip Daniel Mary A. L. Davis Lewis Davis Joe Fields Laura Fields Rich Auf Athens Gas Co. Ira Chris Jones & Co Huggins T. L. Mitchell E. J. Hanson P. D. Hardman

West Virginia Synod Resists Taft Address Invite

At the West Virginia Synod session in Elkins on October 19 a resolution was adopted to protest President Taft speaking at the Laymen's Missionary Convention of Foreign Mission in Washington on November 11. Support for the resolution cited Taft's Unitarian affiliation. The measure passed unanimously.

Elkins W. Va West Virginia Synod Presbyterian Church Today Taft

Rev E L Hill Blightly Improves at Athens

Rev E L Hill pastor of the Presbyterian church recovered from the grip and fever and was better yesterday. Physicians hope for marked improvement in a few days. News will be gratifying to his many friends in Athens.

E. Hill Presbyterian Church Athens

Mr Carl Von der Leith Reappears After Runaway Injury

Mr Carl Von der Leith, badly hurt in a recent runaway, is seen on the streets again. His broken arm continues to cause trouble, though he hopes to use it again soon.

Carl von der Leith Aince von der Leith

Census Director Durand on selecting efficient enumerators

Washington October 19 Census Director Dana Durand said the burden of securing capable enumerators rests with supervisors. Open competitive exams are costly and slow for 65 000 positions, so the supervisors must rely on judgment, character, and local knowledge, with political influence minimized.

Washington, D. C Dana Durand Muntis Census Bureau Camsus Secretary of Commerce and Labor

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