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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1922

Page

2

Bond elections proposed for Clarke County Georgia in 1922

Clarke County Georgia voters are asked to approve bonds totaling 160000 for roads and bridges inaugural July 32, 1922. Bonds of 1000 each, five percent interest, mature through 1962 with semiannual interest. Separate issue of 60000 for dormitory at University of Georgia as John Milledge Dormitory. Ballots specify FOR OR AGAINST ROAD AND BRIDGE BONDS and FOR BONDS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. County officials announce dates and procedures.

Athens Clarke County Georgia Clarke United States Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues Theniversity of Georgia John Milledge University of Giorsia Actruéson Jesus H. W. White J. H. Griffeth J. M. Hodgson City of Superior Court Oconee River River Western Circuit State of Georgia Blanton Fortson Said County State of Crawford

Notice of Georgia legislation change and legal notices

Public notice announces a Georgia bill to shift Clarke County road commissioner elections to grand jury selection. The document includes a libel for divorce in Clarke County involving Julius Oscar Durham and Sally Crow Durham, with July 1922 court date, and a sheriff sale notice for a 1920 Dodge touring car tied to a foreclosure. Also listed are administration citations for Mrs. R W Branch and Amanda Nunnally seeking letters of administration in Clarke County.

Duke Hamilton Clarke County Duke Hamilton Mra Amanda Nunnally R. C. Orr Georgia Said Julius Oscar Durham Sally Crow Durham Clarke Superior Court Sallie Crow Durham Blanton Fortson E. J. Crawford West & West Patitioner H. EB. Haley Superior Court of M. P. Fillott Bb. H. Merck Merck Eliott Buick Company H. BE. Haley Merce Elliott Buick Company Fife W. BE. Jackson Robert D. Branch R. W. Neh R. W. Branch

Head Crushed Woman Found Near Brittendon Home

Jackson Mich. Miss Alice Walcott age 40 assistant matron of the Brittendon Home for Girls was found murdered near her home Friday morning. Her head was crushed and a threat slashed. an axe and razor were used. Evidence suggests a struggle. No clue to the slayer yet. bloodhounds are trailing. The body lay a short distance from the residence. clothing torn, gagged with a handkerchief. Her parents are said to live in Oregon.

Miss Walcott Oregon

Taxi Drivers' Licenses Revoked in Athena Hearing

The Athena Police and Fire commission met Thursday night to hear charges against city taxi drivers. After reviewing evidence, licenses for A. H. Taylor and C. W. Booth were revoked for practicing undesirable fares.

Athena Police and Fire Commission A. H. Taylor C. W. Booth

Black Man Suffered Severe Head Blow in Incident

William Wealssinger, described as colored, is hospitalized at St. Mary's with a severe blow to the head after an incident. Police investigate the circumstances and seek information from witnesses.

William Wealssinger St. Mary's Hospital

Foreman Cooper in Farm Head Injury Case at Whitehall

On a Whitehall farm Manuel Cooper a colored foreman faced charges after confronting Waissinger who hit him with a plow line. Cooper struck Waissinger on the head with a single tree and was arrested but released after it was ruled self defense. Waissinger suffered a nasty head wound but is expected to recover.

Manuel Cooper Hugh White Whitehall Waissinger Coper Cooper

Cadillac Car Smashes Store in Stevens

A red Cadillac touring car owned by Charlie Howard of Stevens, driven by Howard Cheney, smashed the front of M Fickett jewelry store at noon Friday. The car rolled onto the sidewalk and broke a plate glass display window and two screen doors as brakes failed. no evidence of carelessness found. Monuments to military heroes are unknown in China. Systematic exploration of Africa began in 1788. Ravens mate for life and reuse the same nest yearly.

Charlie Howard Stevens Howard Cheney M.’F. Fickett Nho Cheney

Allen's Foot Ease Advertisement Claim Comfort

An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease as an antiseptic powder for shoes that pinch or cause foot pain. It promises friction relief, soothes hot tired sweating and swollen feet, and claims women can wear shoes one size smaller.

Allen

Stop Coughing At Night With Fo- Hey’s Honey and Tar

A reader from 108 Avondale St E Liverpool Cord writes that Folby’s Honey and Tar relieved a seven to eight week bronchial cough in a boy. The letter claims the product soothes and heals, and the advertiser promotes it as a remedy for night coughs.

Alfred Barker Avondale St. E Liverpool Fo- Hey Folby

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