Blame Lawyers for Conviction in Edna Godbee Case
Petition filed with the state prison commission seeks commutation of Edna Perkins Godbee life sentence and a full pardon. It alleges trial counsel mishandled the defense, cites juror affidavits, and argues insanity and ill health at the time of the 1913 double homicide in Millen, Georgia, were not properly raised. The filing, signed by her daughter Sarah Griner, notes ongoing appeals and asserts the defense of insanity would have led to acquittal.
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State Prison Commission
Edna Perkins Godbee
Godbee
Jenkins County Superior Court
Florence B Godbee
Mra Godbee
Godbees
Sarah Godbee Griner
Jenkinn County
Griner
Supreme Court
Sarah Goddes
Edna Perkins God
Walter Godbee
Aguste
Macon
Jenkins County
Millen Bar
Traverse Jury
Godbee Case Details Jealous Husband Abuses Wife And Threats
Petition outlines long history of means and deceitful practices by Walter S Godbee against his wife Mrs Godbee including loss of inherited property and cruelty aided by morphine use. It alleges he married again and profited from the Millen home, leaving Mrs Godbee in want and provoking distress. Claims of threats, a prior killing accusation, a shotgun demand for a deed, and a fatal later incident amid alleged fear and supposed lack of knowledge of the homicide.
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Godbee
Millen
McCall Is Dismissed by Governor Whitman in New York
Edward McCall of New York a former f uac niee of the supreme court and once failed Democratic mayoral candidate was removed tonight from the chairmanship of the downstate public service commission by Governor Whitman The governor sustained part of the Thompson investigating committee charges while dismissing neglect of duty and inefficiency claims The order takes effect immediately Hayward named temporary chairman and a replacement will be appointed to fill McCalls vacancy
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Albany
Edward McCall
New York
Supreme Court
New York City
Down State
Public Service Commission
Whitman
Thompson
McCall
William Hayward
McCalls
Local Obituaries From Culloden and Marietta Georgia
A sketch of recent deaths includes A B White of Culloden who died after hospital treatment in Atlanta. Funeral at Baptist church with pastor Bilder Bentleylein. Also notices for Hamp Clay near Marietta, Christina Miller of Mayson Turner, Robert J Mann of Atlanta, Mrs F W Clarke of New York bound for North, J Gaddy of Connecticut Avenue, Evelyn Clay age 15 months, John C Martin age 4 with multiple survivors and service arrangements.
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Tulloden
White
Atlanta
God
Culloden
Baptist Church
Bilder
Bentleylein
JH Hy White
JW. White
Macon
CC ‘White
Glenwood
Christina Miller
AO & Roy
F. W. Clarke
F W Clarke
Greenberg & Bond
New York City
Clarke
Helry
Gir
Harry ‘T
Rod Huse
Hendrix Mildred
Nel Iery
James Westey
Henry Heery
Land
Tome
Mns
Arrvan
Gores
Mila
Misa
Beck
Iran
Heery
Wo Heery
Misa Sue Heers
Harry T Lorry
AC Hemerley
East Tuintat
Hemperles Chapel
Randall Ros Hilley
Reeves
W A Wise
Mugene
King
Fon- Gille Rey
Will Offtei
Intermentallege Park Cemetery
Miller
John G “Miller
John G Miller
Mashville
Tenn
John H Meoler
Baltimore
P W Miller
Chattanooga
Tenu
W O S Miller
George Sumlin
Vibert D Maller
Stra
Henry Wo Miller
Ralthmers Md
Wis
Todiyy
Po Aim
Donchoo Pes MG Schaeffer Jr Wall
Hollywood
Messrs
Sheats
Wilder Wo Waynard
Bb Walden Mann
Robert J Mann
Mann
Wilbur Mann
Walter H Wann
Vire
J Or Mann
Mix W H Mann
Conyers
Mans
Oxford
Marshik Mann
Walnut Grove
Wrank Mann
James Clarke
Robert J Minn
Capitol Avenir
RC Clackler
Llyenes Lewis
Oakland
H_ M Patterson & Son
A M Dodd
J Tdmondson
J L Hiers
HA ‘Gulmarin
J HK McCoy
Wt Cotton
Funeral of Miss Patty Died From Burns Held Monday
Funeral services for Miss Katherine Lewis Patty were held Monday afternoon at her parents' residence. She died after sustaining severe burns at home the prior Saturday and passed away the following morning at age 32. The bereaved include Colonel and Mrs. Wm Patty and Darwin G. Jones. Robert F. Shedden helped with arrangements.
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Patty
Katherine Lewis Patty
Wea
Mra. WM. Patty
Tone
Darwin G. Jonee
Robert F. Shedden
Captain English Expected to Recover in a Few Days
A report states Captain English sustained injuries Sunday afternoon in a fall at his home, the son-in-law J Dora and others noting he will be out again in a few days. The incident follows a prior illness and does not specify the exact location or nature of injuries.
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English
Tames
Sanday
J. Dora Esas
Hermanem
Captain English
Berckmans
Atlantic
Pacific
P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc
Seereste Ga
Notice to Building and Heating Contractors Sealed bids
Bid invitations from East Point School Board for two graded school buildings and heating system in East Point Georgia. Bids due noon December 20 1916 with certified checks of 31500 for buildings and 600 for heating. Drawings viewed from Aywards Sayward Architects 682 Candler Building Atlanta. Nonresponse or loss of drawings forfeits checks. Right to reject bids reserved. T A Pauss Chairman East Point School Board Commission.
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Tha T
East Point Lumber Company
East Paine Ge
East Point
Aywards & Sayward Architects
Candler
Atlanta
Edwards & Sayward Architects
Bub
Builders Exchange
Settle
Rast Point School Board
T A Pauss
Beauchamp Estate Seeks Court Sale of Fulton County Property
By order of the Fulton County Court of Ordinary dated December 1915 sale of Susan J Beauchamp estate property will occur at the county courthou se on the first Tuesday in January. The tract on Rankin Street Lot 23 measures 50 by 100 feet and Lot 41 fronts Rankin Street 50 by 140 feet. Executor H Beauchamp administers.
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Georgia
Ful
Court of Ordinary
Gnie
Susan J Beauchamp
Fulton County
Rankin Street
Woodlawn
Hall
Dorsey Brawster Howell
Beauchamp
Bids for Electrot yp ing Print ing and Binding Georgia Volumes
Bids for electrotpying printing and binding ten volumes of Heporis Of Decisions of the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals of Georgia will be received until December 16 1915 at the office of the Reporter of the Supreme Court Capitol Building Atlanta. Information of contract details provided on request at the office George W Stevens State Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Capitol Building
Atlanta
George W Stevens
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South America
United States
Baylis Office Equipment CO
S. Broad Street
Jolla S
Dr. P. Smith Shoe Company, Makere
Fred S. Stewart CO
Whitehall St
Tripod Paint Co
Jacksonville
CIFY
Peachtree
Ivy
M’call
A. B. White
R. H. Clay
Marietta
Robert J. Mann
Capitol Avenue
Aliie B Mann
Wilbur FB
Walter H
J.R Mann
WB Mann Conyers
W H Mann
Marshall
Frank Mann
Siater
Lira James
T. Gaddy
J. Gaddy
Connecticut Avenue
Harry G Poole
Evelyn Clay
J A” Clay
McDonale Street
Bloomfield’s Chapel
John C. Martin
Jom C Martin
J W. Martin
Cromley Street
Forrest
George Adair
Carroll Latimer
N.C. B.C
Ima
Plaster
Carolina
Fortland Cement
Atlania
Charleston
Sckzonville
Birmingham
New Orleans
John J. Woodside Storage Co
Ine
Neal
Raiges
Magnolia Stove & Range Co
Bagewoon Ar Ivy
Varyent
Lincoln
Ntincen 'Aber Boer
Helth” Vandevil
Charlotte Greenwood
Sidney Grant
Parrest
Marie Rile Siedmee
Charles Frobewn
Vaudette
Douglas Fairbayks
Langlen
Lodge
Thagoras Lodge
No. 41
Masonic Temple
Decatur Gathis
Uay Order of R Jewett
Mason Sigreta
Georgia Lodge
Masonie Temple
Alfred S Eichters
A Massey
E Garrison
Uniform
Ledee No
Knights of Pythias
Oclock
Pythian Castle
Hiner
Garner of
Hunter and Pryor Street
Bulsate Cor
Walker
Owens
M Chapman
AO & Roy Donthon
Besterre Moore
Hallswood
Gaddy
Vir
Mire
Camis
Conner Tiest Avenue
Decatur Cemetery
Atlanta Fire Department
Harry Is Poole
Jones
Harold A Jones
M F Jones
A W Jones
Ernest and
Robert Jones
Lula Lancaster
Ind
C Brewer
Wiz
Wothappell McNabb
Leo Bryer
Pwest
Atlanta Hydro-Therapeutic Institute
Crumley
Corner Capitol
Ava
da, Theo Toepel
Joel Hunter & CO
Certified Public Accountants
Atlanta, GA
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