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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1916

Page

7

Special Masters Appointed in Smith Estate Case

In Savannah Judge Emory Speer named two special masters with power of appraisers to inventory the $3,000,000 Smith estate tied in litigation. They must report in Augusta on April 3 as a hearing on a temporary injunction proceeds. The case involves multiple heirs across several states and alleges prior mismanagement by temporary administrators.

Savannah United States District Court Emory Speer James M. Smith Oglethorpe County Augusta Tennessee Louisiana Alabama Texas A. W. Fite Superior Court Humphries William Lucinda Smith H. S. Townsend James Smith Atlanta Journal Brand eMadow Harris Worley Georgia United States Speer

Call for Telegraph Operators for Villa Pursuit Troops

The Western Union Telegraph Co. traffic manager announced a call for volunteer telegraph operators to serve with the troops pursuing Villa. A small army of newspaper men accompanying the expedition also requires operators.

Associated Press Chicago Central Division Western Union Telegraph Co Villa

Cooley Nominated for Western Circuit Solicitor General

Jackson County mass meeting and February grand jury back Honorable Pemberton Cooley for Solicitor General. They praise his legal ability, prosecutorial experience in Jefferson City Court, and character, urging the Western Circuit to elect him.

Jackson County Pemberton Cooley Mass Cooley City Court of Jefferson P. Cooley Western Circuit Jackson County Grand Jury Jackson

Mrs. Peeples Worsens in Hot Springs Treatment

Friends regret to report that Mrs. W J Peeples' condition has worsened while at Hot Springs for treatment. Her brother Judge C H Brand received discouraging updates yesterday and Mr Bud Brand of Lawrenceville plans to travel there today.

W. J. Peeples Hot Springs C. H. Brand

Social News and Local Movements Include Atlanta Visits

Mrs. M. A. Lipscomb spent time with Mrs. W. D. Ellis Jr in Atlanta. Rev L A Henderson, Mr Arthur Henry, Miss Henry, and Mr W B Yeargin of Maysville visited for the day. W O Abney enjoyed a return home after a grippe. Mrs Ricketson and Mr Frederick Ricketson plan to return to New York. Miriam Haselton visited Atlanta for the weekend with Mrs George Scales. Tracks from Smithonia to Colbert were removed prior to a death. administrators halted work awaiting court orders and have not sold any track.

L. A. Henderson Arthur Henry Miss Henry W. B. Yeargin Maysville Miriam Haselton Atlanta George Scales Smithonia Colbert

Suggestions to Sick Women

A 19th century style advisory urging women to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for backache irregular periods displacements and nervous symptoms. Claims the medicine strengthens the body relieves female ills aids childbirth and change of life and notes many testimonials at the Pinkham Laboratory. Citizens are invited to write for confidential free advice.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lynn Mass United States

Salvation Army Capt. Price Opens Athens Street Mission

Capt. and Mrs. W L Price of the Salvation Army formerly led by Gen. Booth have leased a Jackson street house in Athens and received a mayoral permit to hold street services. Envoy Oder accompanies them as they carry on rescue and evangelistic work. The couple bring letters of commendation from Mobile officials praising their character, ability, and years of service.

W. L. Price Salvation Army Gen. Booth Mobile Jackson Street Athens Envoy Oder Price Alabama

Prof Mahler's Dancing Class Grows in Classic City

Prof Mahler conducts a dancing class at the Elks Hall on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with growing enrollment. Last week a new three step was introduced, promising to become a popular addition to the dancing list.

Mahler The Elks Hall

Peculiar Table Dainties In The West Indies

A large caterpile jar found on a palm tree is valued as a table delicacy in the West Indies. Edible nests of Java swallows are prized and costly with dish ingredients estimated at as much as 75 dollars.

West Indies

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