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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1916

Page

5

Lawyers Present Petition in Smith Estate Case for Federal Stay

Published accounts show Judge Emory Speer in Augusta to hear a petition for receivership in the Smith estate, filed to halt action until the Augusta hearing. Names cited include BH Callaway and Wm M Howard presenting the petition at Macon, with Judge Strickland and Mr Howard preparing the bill. Representing the new side are John J Strickland Roy M Strickland E K Lumpkin BE Lumpkin Jr Pemberton Cooley S C Upson Callaway Howard T J Shackelford and Frank Colley. No developments were reported yesterday as parties await the Augusta hearing.

Emory Speer Smith Augusta Messrs H. Callaway Wm. M. Howard Macon Speer J. J. Strickland Mr. Howard John. J Roy M Strickland E. K. Lumpkin BE. K. Lumpkin, Jr Pemberton Cooley C. Upson Callaway & Howard T. J. Shackelford Frank Colley

Choice Real Estate Sale on Tuesday in Clarke County Georgia

By order of Clarke County Court of Ordinary the Williams estate will sell at public outcry on the first Tuesday in March 1916 at the courthouse door. The one acre tract lies south of Jesse Gann, east of Maude Kendrick deeds, north of William H Vincent, and west of Rock Spring street. Property conveyed to William Williams by Elizabeth Childers in 1866. Sale address 447 Rock Spring Street between Baxter and Spring.

Georgia Clarke County Court of Ordinary Court House Said County Jesse Gann William Hallman Maude T. Kendrick William H. Vincent Rock Spring Street William Williams Elizabeth Childers Superior Court J. H. Williams Baxter Spring

Property Sale in Clarke County March 1916

Court of Ordinary Clarke County Georgia announces a public sale on the first Tuesday in March 1916 at the courthouse door. The tract, two acres more or less, was conveyed by R. L. Bloomfield to Melita J. Williams on November 30, 1870 and bounds are described by compass and chain. Administrator Melita J. Widdale streets.

Court of Ordinary Clarke Sven Georgia Court House Said County Williams Stake Corner R. L. Bloomfield Melita J. Williams Superior Court Clarke County J. H. Williams Rock Spring Street Baxter Springdale Streets

Prominent Gainesville Broker Visits City

Mr. J. H. Reynolds, a prominent young broker and realty dealer of Gainesville, was in the city on business last night.

Gainesville J. H. Reynolds

Clarke County Medical Society Regular Meet

The Clarke County Medical Society held its regular monthly meeting in the city hall council room last night. The item lists a discussion of local medical matters and routine society business. A promotional note encourages Dr King’s New Discovery for colds with claims of quick relief and healing benefits.

Clarke County Medical Society Dr. King Motictas

Elder’s Rounds Set for Athens Methodist District Meetings

The presiding elder Rev. B S. P. Wiggins announces quarterly appointments across the Athens Methodist district. Dates run March through June with meetings at Young Harris, Center Gordon’s, Athens churches, Oconee Street, Apalachee Salem, Rutledge Prospect, Union Point Crawford, Lexington Wesley Chapel, West Wilkes Rock, Green circuit Central, Madison Princeton Bogart, Greensboro, Buckhead East Madison, Sharson Sharon, White Plains Salem, Broad River Danburg, Little River Pierce, Washington, Watkinsville, Athens circuit, and High Shoals. Delegates to District Conference and a full steward’s report urged.

Athens Methodist District P. Wiggins Athens Young Harris P. m. Center Gordon’s P. m. Oconee St Apalachee Salem Rutledge Prospect Union Point Crawford Lexington Wesley Chapel West Wilkes Rock Green Circuit Central Madison A. m Princeton Bogart Greensboro Buckhead East Madison

GROVE'S Tonic Advertised as General Health Aid

A vintage ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as invigorating and strengthening. It claims to drive out malaria, enrich the blood, and drill through the system, presenting it as a true tonic for both adults and children.

Grove

Bowling Congress Opens Sixteenth International Tournament

The American Bowling Congress opens its sixteenth international tournament in Toledo with 756 five man teams 2753 two man teams and 11540 individuals. Prize list nears 32500 dollars as bowlers from across the United States and Canada enter from New Haven Newark Chattanooga Knoxville Denver and Montreal. Notable entrants include the Barry Kettlers of Chicago the Commodore and New Haven club 1914 World's champion. Individual champion 1915 W H Pierce of Pueblo California defends his title.

Associated Press Toledo American Bowling Congress United States Canada New Haven Newark N. J Chattanooga Knoxville Tenn Denver Montreal Chicago Detroit Cleveland Barry-Kettelers Barry W.H. Pierce Pueblo Cal Allen Brothers Peoria Grand Rapids Buffalo Dayton South Bend William Agnew Edward

For Croup Mothers Handy Tar Compound Endorsed

Local mothers like Mrs. Chas Reitz of Allen's Mills praise Fuiry's Honey and Tar Compound for eleven years of use in preventing colds and spasmodic croup. The advert suggests giving Foley's Honey and Tar during night hoarseness to ease breathing and avoid attacks.

Boma Sendy Chas, Reitz Allen’s Mills Fuiry Foley Poley Guickay

Dramatic Season Review From Athens Readers in New York

Athens Drama League reports an eclectic New York season with French English and American works. Major offerings include The Hawk and Diplomacy with strong acting by Elsie Ferguson and Mary Goes First, plus It Pays to Advertise and The Phantom Rival for brisk humor and innovation.

New York City Athens Athens Drama League Forty-Second Broadway Dudley Howe’ Miles Howard W. Odum France Faversham Mlle. Dorziat Sardou Rubinstein Cyril Harcourt Hubert ‘Henry’ Davies Elsie Ferguson Henry Arthur Jones England Jones Mary Marie Tempest Comedienne Daddy Long Legs Ruth Chatterton New York Ferenc Mi Ditrichstein Eestein James Forbes Krieblauch Marie-Odile Frances Starr Baker Harvard Edward Sheldon Garden of Paradise Anderson

Season in New York Theater Sees Shaw Barker Androcles Triumphs

The critic lauds Emily Stevens and Alice Brown productions while noting Shaw Barker revivals and Iphigeneia in Tauris. The season featured strong acting, bold ideas, and a mix of classics and new works, with praise for authentic dramatic transformation and stage innovation.

Liebler Company Emily Stevens Sudermann Alice Brown Winthrop Ames Bottl New England Harvey O'Higgins Harriet Ford Drama League Drama Society Mr. Wu New York Shaw Granville Barker Androcles Senate Arnald Daly William the Waiter George Giddens Arms Candida Little Neighborhood Playhouse Captain Brassbound Barker Irving Mantell Phyllis Neilson Terry Ellen Terry Trilby Shakespeare Sheridan Tauris College of the City of New York Gilbert Murray

Christians Set Final Basketball Test In Athens

The Y M C A team prepares for a decisive home game against the Christian College squad in Athens. Lineups include F Lanier Allen Tee mage Arthur Cox and W Lanier Duggan Pound Elliott. The 8:30 pm event on the city Y M C A floor aims to extend a string of victories with community support noted.

Athens Y. M. Ment Christian Church Association Thet M.C. Ih F. Lanier Allen Jim Teemage Arthur Cox Arthur Cox,Forwards—W., Lanier Arch Duggan Pease Merrit Pound Elliott

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