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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1922
Page
5
The Wixie Sign Company is now operated by RW Conawa Oe Sigh Man and new partner Stainton Young. The firm pledges continued patronage and courteous service, promising honest best wishes and satisfactory service to customers.
In Clarke County Georgia a legal action in the Superior Court is announced regarding a parcel of land described as part of the Northwest corner of Lot 2 in a survey, now owned by TL Mo Cohen. The property, partly occupied by NL Fransen, is pledged to secure a note of 400 dollars dated July 1, with the record entry in the clerk’s office of the Superior Court for Clarke County. Dated March 1924, Miss Jessie McGregor.
Libel for divorce Jermyn Vpkinsgs vs Wor and a charter amendment petition from Hilley and Jones Company. The document, dated February 8 1922, records a petition to Clarke County Superior Court requesting capital stock increase to 25000 with authority to rise to 50000 and requires publication. Witness the Honorable Blinton Vortson. BK Crawford, Clerk.
Daily Gainesville departures and arrivals listed for Seaboard Airline Railway north and southbound trains with times from Atlanta Memphis Birmingham Norfolk Washington and other hubs. The schedule includes departures from Gainesville at noon and 6:15 PM and arrivals around 11:25 AM and 11:22 PM with connections through Atlanta Birmingham Norfolk and Washington.
The document records a charter amendment certification for Hilley & Jones Co showing stock options and approval dated December 2, 1921, with signatures of John L. Taylor and E. J. Crawford, plus a Clarke County sheriff sale notice for Mary Rucker, set for the first Tuesday in April 1922, describing property in Athens, Georgia and tax lien details.
Legal notice from Clarke County Georgia announcing sale of land in Athens on the first Tuesday in April 1922 to satisfy a $500 debt secured by a deed to secure debt. Property described as part of the Winter tract Lot 20, with specific boundaries and area about 412.85 acres, recorded in Clarke and Oglethorpe County records. The sale is under power of attorney granted to Mrs J W McGregor and Miss Jessie McGregor, and the transfer is due to default in interest and principal. The notice is dated March 8 1922 and cites the prior court order by Blanton Fortson.
Notices seek discharge of Lenie Morris as administratrix of Burrel Morris estate and apply for letters of dismission on first Monday in April. Also petition for incorporation of American Mutual Fire Insurance Company by Steen Lewallen Nelms Landers Settles with Athens base and four county scope, public notice in The Athens Banner. Individuals sworn attest signatures. guardianship hearing for Frank and Cecil King set for first Monday in April, 1922.
Paris reports France replied to the American note on payments for occupation costs. The finance minister’s Senate statement says France recognizes the US right but questions whether reimbursements should go to allies or Germany. The embassy views the note as full acceptance and notes will be sent to eight powers for exchange of ratifications.
State department officials said the four power treaty reservation would require only tacit agreement by other powers. They added that consent to an exchange of ratifications would suffice to implement the reservation and bind all parties once the exchange takes place in Washington.
A Central of Georgia passenger train from Macon struck a car carrying Joan Villamaria near Bishop on Friday just before noon, demolishing the vehicle and leaving Villamaria with a fractured skull. He is a Mexican native who had been traveling for a New York firm. hospitalized in Athens and reported resting easier after the 40 minute delay to the Athens arrival.
Brady and J. L. Smith, 15, charged with kidnapping, escaped from a deputy during a transport to Athens on a highway near an Avanta filling station. The two men asked to stop for food then fled as they resumed travel. Police will resume search for them.
Pinehurst hosts the North and South Open with favorites including Walter Hae xen Jock Hutcheson British Open champion Jim Barnes American Open champion Don Kirkwood Fred McLeod Cyril Walker. It is the season’s first event drawing a large field as pros begin a yearlong circuit ending Saturday after 72 holes.
The New York cotton market opened firm on Friday amid an unfavorable weather map and strong stock tones. May and October contracts rose early with broker buying from Liverpool and Japanese links, while Midday prices eased. spot New Orleans improved on after hours trading as rains persisted in the belt.
Members of the University of Georgia senior class have signed a petition asking to be excused from third term exams. It is said nearly the entire class signed. The faculty's stance is not yet known and the petition will be considered at an early faculty session.
The Georgian hotel will install a radio receiving station in the lobby within a few weeks. Manager Mr Cannon said concerts will be held each evening and open to guests and other listeners.
Investors watched a broad rally fade as some high profile issues advanced while others eased. The session saw heavy trading with Allied Chemical, Am Car and Foundry, General Electric and Studebaker among notable movers, amid talk of rail dividends and new securities.
Chicago grain trading opened lower as domestic winter crop moisture and Liverpool weakness pressured prices. Wheat led losses with mixed declines across corn oats and rye. hog price drops dampened provisions. In St Louis and Chicago livestock, cattle steady to firm with calves and hogs easing. lambs firm while sheep edged up.
The report shows dull potato prices in Chicago with round whites at 1.70 per cwt and Minnesota rivers 1.50 to 1.60, Idaho rurals around 1.75. Butter and eggs at New York and Chicago, poultry prices weak, Liberty Bonds quoted with multiple series and values in New York.
In Athenians, a delegation from the Chamber of Commerce, led by W. Carroll, plans Friday night sessions to organize local business efforts. Rain delays the meeting, but officials say the group will reconvene early to proceed with the program.
Notice announces extension of a fire insurance policy held by Hinton Securities Co. for a defined term with terms of renewal and coverage details. Public notice indicates a close time of 2 at the premises and references the firm name and type of coverage.
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