Banner lauds Clarke County tax victory and withdrawal of insolvent costs
The Banner thanks supporters as Mr. Id withdrew his insolvent costs, ending the threat of added back taxes on the poor. Editors praise the county’s stand, vow to defend rights, and report a court decision easing financial pressure while urging continued vigilance for residents facing tax burdens.
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Clarke
Clarke County
Rman
Chirke
Ile
Tg Bayon
Tani
Koto
Mitonetti
Legisie
Athens Cotton Market Sees Rainy Day, Forecast To Reach 100000 Bales
Capt J H Rucker reports Athens anticipates high cotton receipts this season with over 25000 bales already in, and daily arrivals around 3200. He predicts the Classic city may total 100000 bales, as prices hold steady after recent declines and the market remains bullish for a major year.
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Athens
J. H. Rucker
Rucker
NOT GUILTY FOR LESTR AND BULLock IN MT ZION MURDER CASE
After two days of trial for the murder of Bill McWhorter near Mt Zion church, Charly Lestr and Henry Bullock were acquitted. Judge G C Thomas led the State's case, Col T W Rucker and Col E T Brown argued for the defense, and Solicitor General Russell spoke for the State. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty after about 45 minutes deliberation, and the prisoners were released at eleven last night.
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Charly Lester
Henry Bullock
Charlie Lestr
Bill McWhorter
Mt. Zion Church
G. C. Thomas
Col
T. W. Rucker
Self-Defense Claim in Fatal Shooting at Williams Gun House
Mr. Pi Kidd Tel says he shot Aus Ware in Ovlethorpe County after Ware attacked him with a stick and threatened his life. Kidd fired multiple shots with a 32 caliber pistol. Ware was wounded in the head, side, and near the navel and remained in danger as of yesterday.
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Pi Kidd
Aus
William
Ovlethorpe
Athens
Kidd
Aus. Wark
Williams
Ware
Sorrells
Mr. Kidd
City Clock and Electric Lights for Fair Grounds
The editor notes the aim to publish city clock details and mentions Skiff the jeweler. It states hopes for electric lights to be ready for the fair and to extend to the grounds for nightly exhibitions.
Riot Threat Follows Huff Murder Verdict In Georgia Court
Special to the Banner Lexington Ga October 24 25 the Huff murder trial in Oglethorpe County court sparked a near riot as a white and black crowd clashed outsiders reported organized White Caps armed with Winchesters sought to protect or rescue Huff amid fear of lynching. Huff was found guilty of manslaughter with potential appeals and continued tension surrounding possible mob action in Athens and Crawford Lexington.
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LexingTon
Sesson
Oglethorpe Superior Court
Jin Huff
Huff
Louis Waller
Athens
Waller
Leigh
Oglethorpe County
Col. P. W. Davis
Elberton
Howard
Luimp_ kin
Winn
Court House
Augusta
Crawford
Suprems Court
Crawfords Lexington
Howere
Ranner
Lexixaton
Lumpkin
Ecourt
M. H. Young
Mr. Young
Mr. Y
Col. Upson
Messrs. Johnson
Moore
Lowe
Hale
A Love Story in a Box of Toothpicks
A note found in a box of toothpicks leads Night Cashier James Hilliker to a budding romance with a young lady from Lewiston. After replying and exchanging photographs, the pair's correspondence grows into a courtship as Hilliker travels east to meet his suitor with Mrs. Hilliker expected to join him if the connection remains strong. Hilliker is described as a worthy young man, son of ex Mayor Hilliker of Kansas City Kansas. Also noted is a forecast that new streetcars will not arrive in time for the fair, eight will operate with a five cent fare for transport.
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Lewiston
James Hilliker
Creamerie
Mr. Hillker
Hilliker
VanDuzer declares Hartwell dispute with Judge Lumpkin over court conduct
Mr Ira C VanDuzer publishes his account of a Hartwell incident with Judge Samuel Lumpkin on September 16 1839 in Hart county court. He describes the clash over evidence and a remark he took personally and includes the apology letter he sent to the judge detailing intent to defend honor and seeking fair treatment.
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Mr. Eorror
Samuel Lumpkin
Hartwell
Superior Court of
Hart County
William Powell
J. Ben Thorton
Thornton
Fifa
Justice Court
Wm Powell
Parol
Powell
Swhich
Supreme Court
Sires
Hartwach
Samuel Lumpking
Warrenton
Claritz
Sam
Iaa C. VanDuzer
Becaue
Tra
VanDurer
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Thean Tabernacle
Oreet Avenue
Poly
W.th
Voss
MR. Ira C. Vanduzer
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