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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1917

Page

5

Banking Institutions to Help Farmers Now

Springfield mass April 238 banking institutions nationwide should aid farmers as a patriotic duty until the twelve Federal Land Banks begin operations. President Leonard G Robinson of the First District Bank argues local banks can meet immediate needs by taking short term notes from farmers and bridging them with four month loans at two percent until long term Farm Banks lend. He notes banks have ample capital and must serve agricultural communities to preserve their own prosperity.

Associated Press Springfield Mass Federal Land Banks Leonard G. Robinson First District Bank Robinson Mr. Robinson New England New York New Jersey

Industrial activity climbs in Southeast with mill expansion

The Industrial Index notes spring construction upturns from Columbus to Key West. Highlights include a $500,000 addition at a Columbus cotton goods mill No.3, a $250,000 Key West tourist hotel, a $250,000 paving contract in Anderson South Carolina, $200,000 rail shop facility in Miami Florida, $200,000 Chilton County road bonds, a Georgia eastern rail extension, and a $100,000 Greenville hospital project. A bank building in Atlanta is also planned near the Federal Reserve Bank.

Columbus Key West Fla Anderson S. C Miami, Frs Chilton County Alabama Sienman Georgia Greenville, & C Atlants Fomsin Federal Reserve Bank

Oconee Hill Cemetery Trustees Seek Charter Amendment

Petition in Clarke County Georgia requests to amend the charter of Oconee Hill Cemetery Trustees to allow conveyances to trustees for cemetery care, set rules for investment and compensation, require five year reports, and add ex officio city mayor as trustee. The filing dates to March 20, 1917 with clerk E J Crawford and legal firm Erwin Rucker Erwin.

Georgia Clarke County Superior Court Said County Oconee Hill Cemetery City of Athens Board of Trustees General Assembly State of Georgia Erwin, Rucker & Erwin

Charter Request for Kol Kadash Ben Yie Rolle Congregation

Trustees of the Synagogue of Athens Georgia petition the Superior Court to renew and revive the charter of Kol Kadash Ben Yie Rolle Congregation of the Children of Israel. They note an 1872 incorporation and a 1893 revival by order of Clarke County Superior Court.

Georgia Clarke County Superior Court Said County P. Funknatein Abe Joel M. Stern Louis Morris Michael Sloman Aaron Cohen Sol J. Boley The Children of Israel Athens House of Worship of the Children of Israel Kol Kadash Ben

Revival of Kol Kadash Beni Yisroile charter sought in Clarke County

Petition seeks twenty year revival of the Kol Kadash Beni Yisroile Congregation charter with all rights and liabilities. Notice includes creditors, guardianships, and an administrator sale of half-interest in land near Princeton Factory District plus listed personal property as part of an estate in Clarke County Georgia.

Lester Clarke County Georgia W. T. Lester Court of Ordinary Princeton John R. White Lawson Place D. C. Barrow Will Hunter Central of Georgia Railway Company Intercat J. R. Crane Doc Giles Crane Superior Court Said County H. B. Barber Towit Athens Barberville Parker W. J. Glenn Willis Thornton E. J. Crawford Booth Madison Avenue Ruth Street J. H. Booth C. T. Young J. L. Hewatt Buck Branch W. J L. J. Edwards J. L. Bolton I. H. Pittard Mra Sandy Creek Nowhere Road Jim Jennings Miles Sheridan Jesse Calloway Buena Vista Church Nowhere Liewellyn Rucker Monroe Pope Jim Battle Haynes B. F. Woods C. D. Booth Llewellyn Rucker Jordan Thomas Noketchee Creek Clarke Woods H.B. Barber W. J. Bullock Georga WW. J. Bullock Nellie Bullock

Administrators Sale and Charter Petition in Clarke County

Court actions in Clarke County include an administrator sale of the J. R. Crane estate and the H. B. Barber estate with multiple Athens properties offered for cash on specified dates. A petition to form L. C. Smith Company seeks a 20 year charter with initial $5,000 capital and broad building, real estate and construction powers in Georgia.

J. R. Crane R. 8. Crane H. F., Smith J. C. Smith L. C. Smith Company Athens Clarke County Georgia State of Stati. OF Court of Ordinary Chambers James White G. C. Armatrong W. F. Bradsimw, Jr

Charter petition outlines rights and debts for 1917 company

The document details incorporation rights for a proposed company including contract, common seal, bylaws, promissory notes, mortgages, and other immunities. It requests charter under a named style for a set period, filed April 11, 1917 with Clarke County Georgia officials. Executions sale notices proceed for city property in Athens.

Prwin, Rucker & Erwin Georgia Clarke County Crawford Superior Court Said County H. F. Smith C. Smith Company EB. J. Crawford Court House Athens City of Athens Oak Street Harper Lot Ga. R. R. Street Thompson D. M. Aaron Court of Ordinary M, D Aaron M. Aaron Deew Henry C, Tuck

Georgia Alpha Beta Association charter petition

Petition seeks incorporation of the Georgia Alpha Beta Association of Alpha Tau Omega at the University of Georgia for 20 years with nonstock benevolent purpose. Office in Athens. powers include real and personal property, contracts, loans, gifts, amendments. clerk verifies document. Filed April 12, 1917 Clarke County.

Georgia Clarke County E. M. Howell Clifton Hodges D. Hodges Pearl Hodges Georgia Alpha Beta Association Alpha Tau Omega Athens University of Georgia Garnett Green Petiioners’ Attorn E. J. Crawford Clarke Couny BE. J. Crawford Said W. A. Dodson Georg Alpha Beta Association Card Court J. Crawford Superior Court Clarke Co

Woodmen Gather in Atlanta for Sovereign Camps Meet

The Woodmen of the World in good standing numbered 804,291 last year with 132,389 new members in 1916. Atlanta expects a large local turnout next July when hosting a sectional gathering, planning for the largest assembly ever held here, though not aiming to rival the Shrine convention of 1914.

Atlanta Great Shrine

Poultry Housing and Egg Handling for Better Hatches

Careful grain mix and some green feed support flock health and productivity. Avoid chilled eggs in nests and during incubation. Provide well ventilated housing and clean incubators. Separate overly assertive males and feed hens separately if needed. Warm nests help early sat hens hatch efficiency.

Take Time to Work Your Very Best

A mid century admonition warns that haste wastes energy and worsens health. Patience and careful planning prevent errors, keep nerves steady, and boost productivity. Calm, deliberate effort builds sustained progress and readiness for any outcome.

Dictates of Fashion Heralds Long Skirts and Empire Silhouettes

The article notes a trend toward longer skirts and an emphasis on artistic, distinct designs. Empire silhouettes appear in outerwear and are expanding into negligee and lingerie, while satin remains favored for afternoon dresses and bold fur neck pieces appear with bright artificial cherries.

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S Columbus, Ga Industrial Index P, Funkenstein S. Sloman Grea I. Elmer J. Crawford P. Funkenstein Kol Kadash Beni Yisroile Congregation of the Children of Israel Charlie Neely Cicero Neely Jim Neely R. C. Orr John B. Gamble Administrator's Base Superior Court of Coun B, J, Crawford J. D. Tribble W. A. Edwards Rh. C. Orr Iomn B Gamble R. C, Orr Baid County W. A. Dodeon George Matthew Adams
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