Bank Head in Whigham to be Arraigned Monday
The Grady county September term opened with Judge Cox and Solicitor Bell in charge. The case against O Spence, president of the Bank of Whigham, required over a hundred extra jurors, with about sixty to seventy excused for conflicts. Trial could last three to four days as other bank officers face charges related to insolvency and potential county costs around fifteen thousand dollars.
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Superior Court of
Grady County
EU. E. Cox
RO. Bell
O. Spence
Bank of Whigham
Cox
Bell
W. W. Custer
Bainbridge
Messrs
Roscoe Luke
Thomasville
Ledford
EB Stapleton
Spencers
Stapleton
Spence
Atlanta lauded as a southern film center by Universal official
M. H. Hoffman general manager of Universal Film exchanges called Atlanta the most important film distribution center in the south and among the biggest in the country. He said Universal’s Atlanta office handles over 56 000 monthly and plans to enlarge facilities as regional business grows. Hoffman noted Broadway features are planned for spring and left for New Orleans with Atlanta manager William Oldknow and Joe Marentette to attend an exchange men’s convention.
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Mos
South
M. H. Hoffman
Universal Film Exchanges
New Orleans
Universal Company
Hoffman
Universal
Broadway
Ind
Mr. Hoffman
William Oldknow
Atlanta Universal
Joe Miarentette
Cattle Poisoning and Arson Tales in Walker County Court
In Walker County Court Lyerly Ga September 6 Eight years in the chain gang was the sentence for Lem Harris found guilty of arson for burning Corbett Cordell residence last month. The case of Columbus Bridges on the game charge continued to next term. Hatfield tried for cattle poisoning with mistrial. Marvin Hatfield found guilty and given a heavy sentence.
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Lyerly
Lem Harris
Judea Moses Wright
Walker ‘Superior Court
Harris
Corbett Cordell
Columbus Bridges
Charles Hatfield
Cateron
Sheriif
Walker County
Hatfield
Marvin Hatfield
Sheeritt Catron
Morgan Superior Court Opens Fall Session in Bradison
Morgan superior court began its fall term in Bradison with Judge J B Parks presiding and J E Pottle as solicitor general. The two week session will split civil and criminal dockets with heavy caseloads anticipated.
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Bradison
Morgan Superior Court
J. B. Parks
J. E. Pottle
Law Firm to Move to New Whitehall Building
The Connally Realty Co owners of the new Whitehall and Alabama streets skyscraper announce that on November 1 the firm of Dorsey Brewster Howell Heyman will relocate to the new building occupying fifteen front offices on the top floor for a five year term. The firm traces back to Judge H T Dorney and Colonel P H Brewster with Albert Howell Jr and later additions. Judge R T Dorsey has been deceased. Offices will be filled shortly after completion.
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Connally Realty Company
Whitehall
Alabama Streets
Dorsey
Brewster, Howell & Heyman
Jeane
Dorsey, Brewster, Howell &Heyman
H. T. Dorney
P. H. Brewster
Albert Howell, Jr
M.’ Dorsey
Arthur Heyman
Dorsey, Brewster, Howell & Heyman
R. T. Dorsey
Funeral services of Mrs Holt in Macon Georgia
Florine Holt who died in New York Saturday night will be honored in Macon this afternoon. Her daughter Mrs James B Duke and son Mr Duke accompany the body from New York, joined by grandson Walker Inman. Survived by daughter Doris Duke and a granddaughter. widow of Judge Thaddeus Holt of Macon.
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New York
Macon
Duke
Atlanta
Holt
Grane
Dorris Duke
Tripure Water Company Expands In Atlanta Under W T Harmon
Tripure Water Company, at 370 Edgewood Avenue, reports rapid growth in Atlanta with W T Harmon newly in charge. The firm operates 48 branch factories nationwide, touts double distilled purified water, a patented distillation process, and oxygen reinfusion. Distillers cost 36000. products include bottled water ginger ale and club soda.
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Atlanta
Tripure Water Company
Edgewood Avenuue
W. T. Harmon
Busi Neas
United States
Risley Complaints Rebuffed by Recorder on Whisky Theft Case
J G Carter of Scottdale testified that Frank Risley had given him $120 to buy two pints of liquor but Risley disappeared with the money. An arresting officer said Risley later appeared drunk after purchasing the illicit booze. Recorder Johnson praised Carter for not suffering worse, noting Risley faced a fine of 15.75 dollars or thirty days in the city chain gang.
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J. G. Carter
Scottdale
DeKalb
Frank Risley
Risley
Johnson
Carter
Legislative Committee to Probe School for the Deaf
Rome Ga September 6 Special The Georgia School for the Deaf investigation by a governor appointed legislative committee begins tomorrow. Members arrived in Rome and dined with the Chamber of Commerce. They will tour Cave Spring and probe feasibility of relocating the school and replacing it with a normal and industrial school while also examining charges against Professor W C Gonnion. The board of trustees will cooperate with the inquiry.
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Rome
Georgia School Or the Deaf
Harris
Roma Chamber of Commerce
Automobilea
Cave Spring
Gehogl
W.C. Gonnion
Legislative‘ Committee
Signs of Prosperity Seen by Hickman at Forsyth Theater
George H. Hickman, new manager of Forsyth theater, says prosperity is evident in Atlanta. He notes opening week of this year 10 percent above the same period in 1414, arguing that people spend on amusements only when they are prosperous. The theater’s early performance serves as a barometer of business conditions.
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George H. Hickman
Forsyth
Atlanta
Columbus Gets Modern Skyscraper Hotel Ralston
Columbus Georgia Hotel Company completes the nine story Hotel Ralston with a roof garden, fireproof reinforced concrete construction, and 92 rooms. The building faces about 100000 to 460000 in unpaid contractor liens as stockholders and the contractor may claim the property. Leased to Charles Johnson of Montgomery Alabama for ten years, the hotel will open under associates and be run regardless of ownership. Fireproof design, brick facing, stone trim, and a funding push by Civic Development Society-backed Columbus women supported furnishings. The project spurred nearby hotel renovations and industry confidence in the city.
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Hotel Ralston
Southern Ferro-Concrete Company
Atlanta
Columbus Georgia Hotel Company
Jooks
Southern Ferro- Concrete Company
Ibuilding
Charlies Johnson
Montgomery
Ala, and Associates
Civic Development Society
J. Ralston Cargill
Yum Medicine official seeks Atlanta branch office
Frank P. Meier of Durham North Carolina, southern representative of Yum Medicine, arrives in Atlanta to locate a branch office to support the growing trade in this territory.
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Frank Meier
Atlanta
Frank P. Meier
The
Yum Medicine Company
Durham
N. C
Police Court Weddings Failures Say Judge Johnson
In Darktown, a plan for a courtroom wedding ends with the recorder denying officiating a marriage after a brief conjugal dispute. He calls police court weddings a failure and warns he will refuse future requests. A preacher was later asked to perform the ceremony.
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Judge Johnson
Masons in Battle Hill Hold All Day Session
Battle Hill lodge of Masons holds an all day session starting at 10:30 am today with all three degrees conferred. Highlights include a noon bistema at the park, a renditon of songs by the Sardis lodge quartet and addresses by A Massey, Robert Blackburn, James Megson, W H S Dorsey. Speakers are introduced by Past Master M M Anderson.
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Battle Hill
College Admission and Dormitory Schedule Notice
Announcement lists opening of next session on Wednesday September 1 at 10 a.m. Dormitories open for reception of students Tuesday morning. Day students are added to register at once. Committee on admission meets Monday September 13 from 9 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Committee on election meets Monday and Tuesday September 18 and 14 at 9 a.m. Former students intending to return urged to meet the committee.
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Tesday
Headache Powders Triggered Mrs Tollison Arrest
Mrs Elia Tollison, described as fair, fat and 40, faced three disorderly conduct charges in police court. She claimed headache powders caused her behavior, pleaded for mercy, and the recorder released her on good behavior after testimony of neighbors that she appeared drunk or drugged.
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Recorder
Elia Tollison
Tollison
College Park
Decatr Street
Johnson
Courtroom Exit Sparks Warning Over Habitual Remedies
A courtroom scene ends with a woman urging someone to quit, remarking on headaches and a stockade reference. The recorder warns her to cut them out as she leaves, highlighting tension over remedies and consequences in a legal setting.
Falling Temperature Forecast For Today
A fall cools Palm Beach as the weather office predicts fair and cool conditions today. The thermometer slipped to 64 degrees Monday morning after a rainy Sunday, signaling a continued drop from recent warm spells.
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Palm Beach
Creamery Proposal in Lafayette Attracts Local Interest
A plan for a creamery in Lafayette drew attention from local farmers and business leaders. Shekuon, an agronomist for the Central of Georgia railway, spent several days promoting the project, meeting with businessmen and farmers. He was joined by Farm Demonstrator Veatch, who toured the county to boost support.
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Eas Weeny
Shekuon
Central of Georgia Railway
Lafayette
Jackson
Veatch
Whisky buyer must secure a license in Georgia
Columbus Ga September 6 Special Representative Ed Wohlwender of Muscogee has a bill for the forthcoming special session calling for licenses from the county for anyone receiving whisky by common carrier and making possession without a license a misdemeanor. Also notes camphor from a Philippine weed plant used in Far East.
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Columbus
Ed Wohlwender
Muscogee
Philippines
Far East
Quiet Labor Day Observed in Atlanta Parks
Labor Day brought no parade in Atlanta with many residents taking the day off. Federal buildings banks and city hall were closed and city work activities were suspended except for essential services. Hundreds of workers visited Piedmont Park for games and diversions instead of marching.
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Piedmont Park
New Rome Hotel Opens With Formal Opening Dinner
Rome's General Forreat hotel to hold its formal opening tonight with an elaborate dinner. Hotel men from the south expected to attend. Proprietor Waa"iets, from Louisville, Ky, arrives to oversee the five story concrete fireproof building at Broad Street and Pitth Avenue. An Atlante orchestra will provide music.
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Heplemuet
Rome
General Forreat
Louisville
Atlante Orchestra
Wil
Broad’ Street
Pitth Avenue
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