Jefferson Court to try forgery and arson cases in Oct
In Jefferson Georgia on October 29 the August grand jury returned four true bills against B F Carr of Maysville for forgery connected to the Carr Boyd bankruptcy filing. Emory Montgomery is charged with arson in a Jackson superior court case after his alleged confession under third degree interrogation.
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Jefferson, Ga
B. F. Carr
Maysville
Carr
Carr-Boyd Company
Joyner
Jackson Superior Court
Emory Montgomery
J. D. Davis
W. R. Joyner
John B. Gamble
Montgomery
J. A. Harris
Gamble
Not Paints Not Truth in Inseced of Oil Prices
A fragment discusses paint quality and prices with references to counterfeit paint and the Monroe Doctrine. It mentions rubbery coatings to seal wood and iron, notes on deception, and cites Le Devoe Taimadge Hardware Company selling paint.
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Devoe Taimadge Hardware Company
Last Day for Pension Applications Saturday
Judge Orr announced that November first is the final day for filing pensions in the state. Only four new applicants from this county have appeared so far, with many more having died since the last report to the State Pension Commissioner Lindsey.
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Orr
Lindsey
Suits Filed in City Court at Athens
Several suits on notes and accounts were filed in the city court docket in Athens. Two damage cases against the county were noted, one by Mr. and Mrs. Bridges claiming damages from Mrs. Bridges’ fall through a county bridge.
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City Court of
Athens
Bridges
Judge Speer Holds Own In Battle With Death
Mount Airy Ga Oct 29 Judge Emory Speer spent another restful night and continues to host his own in his fight for life His physicians announced this morning that the Judges condition is satisfactory as could be expected The piece also notes income tax enforcement preparations beginning November and includes an advertisement for Dr Kings New Discovery with patient testimonial and price.
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Mount Airy
Emory Speer
Measure 15 Ratified for Direct County Commissioner Vote
In a quiet election the measure approving direct county commissioner elections by popular vote passed by 160. In the 216th district only 512 of 1,500 registered voters cast ballots. Across seven county districts 240 votes were cast with 172 in favor and 68 against. City polling at the courthouse saw 284 for unification and 228 against. The first Wednesday in December will elect the three initial members, with terms shaping a ten year cycle from January 1, 1915.
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Thiréday
Cits
Cond
Court House
Athens Woman Lucy Carthers Dies After Long Life of Service
Mrs. Lucy Carthers aged about eighty years died at her home 175 Peters Street after paralysis. Survived by six sons W W Carithers Danielsville and J T Carithers Comer. four daughters J W Giles Joe Saye H C Seagraves T W Baker. one sister Part Tee Carrington Commerce. twenty two grandchildren and thirty three great grandchildren. Funeral at Second Baptist Church this afternoon led by Rev W M Saye with assisting ministers.
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Thurada
Lucy Carthers
Peters Street
Carithers
Messrs
W. W. Carithers
Danielsville
J. T. Carithers
Comer
J. W. Giles
Joe Saye
H. C. Seagraves
T. W. Baker
Part Tee Carrington
Commerce
Second Baptist Church
W.M. Saye
A. A. Sullivan
J. P. Cooper
Athens Man Behind Panama Canal Dike Blast Revealed
Athens born Mr. Von der Lieth loaded the charge that blew the canal dike on the Isthmus of Panama and helped join the oceans. He is brother to Miss Rosa and Mr. Carl Von der Lieth and was visiting Athens in January. He will rest after directing blasting work and has six years on the Isthmus.
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Athena
Athens
Heo R. von der Lieth
Canal
Panama
von der Lieth
Rosa von der Lieth
Carl von der Lieth
Rosa
Isthmus
Boston daughter of Laura Rutherford Chapter U D C
The Christian Science Monitor reports the formation of a new United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter in Boston. The group is open to direct descendants of Confederate soldiers and aims for historical and social activities in the city.
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Laura Rutherford
Boston
Christian Science Monitor
Athens
Mary Cariberg Chealey
United Daughters of the Confederacy
President Harrihan Visits Athens with Seaboard Party
The Seaboard Air Line president Harrihan visited Athens yesterday afternoon arriving by a special train. He toured the city with executives including J. Hoke and J. Wilkins, praised Athens growth and college town vitality, and spoke optimistically of Southern commerce with canal completion in sight.
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Seaboard
Athens
Seaboard Air Line
Yeater
Harrihan
J. %. Hoke
J. J. Wilkins
Georgia Naioonal Bank
Billups Phinizy
Southern Mutual Insurance Company
Harry Hodgson
Great
Empire State Chemical Company
John D. Moss
College City
Sedden
R. I. Cheatham
Norfolk
Atlanta
Birmingham
Savannah
Hoke
Georgia
Tathmus
Big Line
Georgia Products Day Dinner Initiative Across Georgia
The Georgia State Chamber of Commerce names November 18 as Georgia Products Day with statewide dinners serving only Georgia foods. Prizes of ten dollars will go to the best Georgia products heat, best menu, and best served menu, with entries due by November 7 11. Judges will be Atlanta hotel men. The plan aims to showcase Georgia products statewide.
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Atlanta, Ga
Georgia
Georgia State Chamber of Commerce
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
J. C. Haden
Georgia Chamber
Georgia Chamber. of, Commerce
Hurt
Atlanta
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Pla
Senator Lewis Almost Arrested While At Home
Chicago report recalls a mistaken police moment when United States Senator James Hamilton Lewis entered a telephone booth at a Chicago station. Detectives pursued a reverse image of the thief, only to realize they had mistaken the familiar figure. The incident ends with recognition and no arrest.
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James Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
United States
University of Georgia
Athens
Lewis
Senator Lewis
Birmingham
Atlanta
Smothering Spells and a Health Recovery Tale
A letter from Mrs. Hall recounts years of digestive and chest symptoms described as smothering spells. She credits Peruna remedies with restoring her health after doctors failed, noting dramatic personal improvement after use and urging others with catarrhal issues to try Peruna tablets as an alternative.
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Columbus
Col Snelling’s Son Improving After Appendicitis Operation
Charles Snelling, son of Col Snelling, is recovering in Virginia after an appendicitis operation last Friday. He remains under his father's bedside care as he heals, with the surgery reportedly successful.
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Col. Snelling
Charles Snetling
Virwhat
Gu!atie
Stomach Trouble Cured by Chamberlain’s Tablets
Mrs Hester Waite of Antwerp Ohio says a three year stomach trouble and constipation were cured after using Chamberlains Tablets for about a year She had seen many doctors but found lasting relief only with the tablets Sold by all dealers.
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Mre
Hester Waite
Antwerp
Ohio
Chamberlain
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