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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1913

Page

6

Legal notices and land sale advertisements in Clarke and Jackson counties

Public notices announce legislation to aid Rev. J. Cartledge and city management reforms for Athens Clarke County. Local act proposals include elections for the Clarke County board, city of Athens governance changes, street improvements, and paving authority. Land deed sale details describe sale of 193.08 acres in Jackson County to satisfy a $3,000 debt with Mary Buchwald as owner. Also included are administrator appointments and estate sales in Athens.

General Assembly State of Georgia Athens Clarke County Georgia Court of Ordinary Herman Smith Thomas Bailey W. A. Jackson Waddell and Newton Streets Bailey Louise Smith Herrman Smith

Public sale notices and charter filing in Athens and Maysville

Lists bankrupted Carr, Boyd & Co. real estate assets in Maysville Jackson County Georgia for cash sale with 10 percent certified check bids and court acceptance. Includes details of parcels fronting the Southern Railroad and two houses, plus Ko Maysville lots 18 and 19 Block A S J Sims estate, and other described tracts with staged payments. Also reports application for charter of Banner Publishing Company by H J Rowe C E Martin D G Bickers T W Reed and F E Cox with capital stock $30 000, transferable to $75 000, right to publish newspapers and print materials in Athens Georgia.

Carr, Boyd & Co Jackson County Georgia South Main Street Maysville Southern Railroad C. T. Bacon P. F. M. Farr W. B. Sloan United States District Court For Northern District of Georgia Carr, Boyd & Bankrupt Tuckson County Georgia. All That Tract of Land Conveyed By Mr. Adams R. T. Kemmer Carr and Bacon M. E. Adams R. T. Kenimer C. L. Newton S. J. Sims Kk. T. Kemmer Clarke County H. J. Rowe C. E. Martin D. G. Bickers T. W. Reed FE. D. Cox Banner Publishing Company Athens Elmer J. Crawford Superior Court Said County E. J. Crawford

Unclear racialized garbled sports scene

The readable fragments describe a chaotic scene involving John M Graw James R K Mc Meer and teams named Cleveland Baltimore and an Orioles contest, but the text is largely unintelligible with many misspellings and nonsensical details. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable portions.

Jennings pad design on Afire's white suit

Hughie Jennings accuses Poopive Connelly of dirtying his white uniform during a Chicago game. Umpires wear white caps as Connelly and Tildebrand push the limits and a tense exchange erupts at home plate.

Jennings Afire Hughie Jennines Connelly Tildebrand Connolly Tommy

Best Laxative for the Aged Advertisement

An advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as safe for the aged offering prompt easy relief. The pill is priced at 25 cents and is recommended by H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad

A period advert promotes Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil as a remedy to stop mosquito bites and insect irritation. It suggests using the oil on the face ears and hands for relief while sleeping fishing or hunting. The price is given as 25c.

Porter

Umpire Rigler Accused Of Ignorance Of Natural History

Cy Rigler of the umpiring crew is depicted as not a student of natural history while Earl Blackburn, Reds catcher, reads from a book about African wildlife during a game at Ebbets Field. Blackburn's reading prompts a sharp rebuke from Niger on personal remarks from the bench.

Cy Rigler Nene Earl Blackburn Reds Rigler Tench Ebbetsfield Lyn Blackburn Hiteaos

White heavyweight title chaos prompts global claims

The piece canvasses a disputed world heavyweight crown amid fans and experts. It notes Jesse Willard Gunboat Smith and Arthur Pelky contending after Jack Johnson’s removal, with Carpentier from France entering the debate after a European title win.

Jack Johnson Jesse Willard Smith Arthur Pesky Willard Luther McCarty Calgary McCarty Pelky New York Georges Carpentier France Bombardier Wells Europe Carpentier

Daubert Named Greatest First Baseman by Bill Dahlen

Manager Bill Dahlen asserts Jake Daubert is the greatest first baseman he has seen in twenty years on the diamond. He praises Daubert’s fielding reach, throwing accuracy, and speed, saying no one covers more ground at first in the National League and he is among the league’s best hitters.

Dahlen Bill Dahlen Jake Daubert Bill Jar Dachkert Daubert Dithlen Ake Amy Mim Toever Brooklyn

When Hank O Day Was Forced to Laugh

A garbled account recalls umpire Hank O Day unable to restrain laughter in New York after a game. The crowd jeered and shouted during the event with misheard names and playful chants heard amid the bleachers.

Hank O'Day New York Young Everett Mike Slimen Henry Hank Bellowe Tank

Jones Hero at Cornell and Mile Record Chases

Cornell athlete Jones excites undergraduates with a standout performance in Harvard meets. Coach Monklently praises his speed and endurance, predicting potential for records from the half mile to ten miles if he trains for distance.

Moakley John Titl Jones

McBride Called Washingtons Greatest Shortstop by Griffith

Washington manager Clark Griffith lauds George McBride as the premier shortstop in baseball. He dismisses rivals like Wagner and Weaver, praising McBride for hitting, fielding, and leadership that raised Washington from a joke to a real factor in the American League.

Clark Griffith Washington George M. Bride McBride George Ao Real

McKeever Magnate Blasts Benny Meyer Over Sunfield Misplays

Brooklyn magnate Steve McKeever vents anger at Benny Meyer after Meyer muffed fly balls in the sun at Brooklyn Park. Sun field blamed. Meyer benched in favor of Irish teammates Moran and Callahan as McKeever fumes over team woes.

Steve MecKeever Brooklyn Contractors Dodgers Charles H. Ebbets Brooklyn McKeever Benny Meyer Brooklyn Park McKeever Brothers Steve McKeever Baseball Writers’ Association Steve Meyer Benny Philadelphias Jake Daubert Moran Callahan Mr. McKeever

M'Graw Seeks Konetchy in Cardinals Trade Talks

New York Giants manager John McGraw is eager to acquire Ed Konetchy of the St. Louis Cardinals. He is prepared to surrender two or three solid players to pull off the deal, reflecting growing trade pressure over Konetchy in recent weeks.

New York St. Louis Johnny McGraw Ed Konetchy Cardinals Flint Giants

Giants Eyeing Konetehy For Pennant Run

Ty has made several offers for Konetehy but were turned down by manager Miller Mageins. McGraw believes a man like Konetehy at the first base would greatly boost the Giants' pennant chances. Konetehy is a top first baseman and a dependable pinch hitter.

Koney Miller Mageins McGraw Konetehy Fnithi Giants

Lajoie Resting as Turner Shines for Cleaveland

Larry Lajoie says he will sit on the bench while Turner handles first base for Cleveland as Turner continues to perform well. Lajoie notes Turner’s improved speed and hitting, arguing the team should keep the winning lineup intact for now.

Naps Turner Lajoie Cleveland

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J. Cartledge Mitchell's Bridge Board of Commissioners of Roads Clarke Board of Commissioners City of State of F. C. Shackelford Court House Said Persimmon Hickory G. M Jess Robert Morris Place B. E. Collier C. B. Griffith L. J. Whitehead Mary Buchwald Whitehead F.C. Shackelford J. F. Butler E. P. Watson Broad St Miss Carr N. E. Butler J. Trank Butler Jno. W. Noell Ceunty Mra Jennie Noell Tyne R. C. Orr Myrtle Allgood James F. Allgood A. C. Orr H. A. Ferris Carr. Boyd & Co Rhodes Atlanta Cobb & Erwin Slaton & Phillips Holden & Shackelford Kate C. O'Farrell A. H. O’farrell Atlanta, Ga Helien & Shackelford kIvle John M’graw James RK. McMeer Red Sox Cleveland Club Baltimiore Orioles Cleveland Gans Mesleer Duhn Methaw Pia Corte Serend Ohiss Ife Niger Kees Vyweshg Ghorus American Press Association M’bride Jorge M'Bride M’ke M’graw Konetchy American Press Aassoct Atl Larry Lajoie Allen
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