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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1916

Page

5

Court watchers await Smith estate ruling in highly fractured dispute

Atlanta May 11 reporters cover United States circuit court of appeals review of the James M. Smith estate fight. Receivers appointed by Judge Emory Speer face challenges from six claimant factions led by Zadoc Smith descendants and Cobb county heirs while arguments probe jurisdiction and transfer of the two and a half million estate.

Atlanta United States Emory Speer James M. Smith Cook Clayton United States Court, Southern District Circuit Court of Appeals United States Circuit Court of Appeals United States Court United States District Speer Macon Don J. Pardee R. W. Walker W. I. Grubb Court of Appeals L. K. Smith Andrew C. Erwin David W. Meadow Nat D. Arnold J.S. James J. R. Bedgood Cobb County Alexander C. King King & Spalding Zadoc Smith Horace M. Holden Court of Ordinary Court ‘of Ordinary Oglethorpe Superior Court Oglethorpe County Smith King Louisiana Georgia K. Smith James James & Benlgood Athens Smith Estate James Smith Jim Wilkes County Zadock Smith Augusta Nancy Smith Habersham County Nancy Smiith North,Carolina Goodwin North Carolina William and Lucinda Smith Colonel Smith William Mrs. Green South Georgia Lucinda Green Amanda Massey Banks County

Veterans in Athletics Meet on Sanford Field Today

University athletic authorities announce ticket sales for today’s Tech game at Sanford Field. Reserved tickets sold at Palmers and Costas are moved to box office. general admission at two field entrances. bleacher entries via Lumpkin street and third base line gate. Box holders enter by new bleacher gate. section A near Lumpkin street, section H near third base bleacher. General admission price 50 cents. reserved 75 cents. season passes not honored. Colored spectators admitted via gate at third base.

Tech Sanford Field Palmers Costa’s Grand Stand Lumpkin Street

Charleston pitcher no hits Montgomery in 5 1 victory

Dana Fillingim of the Charleston team in the South Atlantic league pitched a no hit game against Montgomery. Charleston won 5 to 1 as Montgomery scored on errors. It was Fillingims seventh straight win. Also listed: National and American league scores and several regional results.

Charleston Dana Fillingim Montgomery

Likely to Go Hungry In Cheshire Parable

An old Cheshire woman begs her master for dinner but cannot find her false teeth in his pockets. He dismisses her, claiming she gave the crust to the ragman and must starve. The tale, cited as London Mail, contrasts hunger with frugality and misplaced belongings.

Cheshire T’ Ragman London Mail

One Way of Looking at It

A brief exchange highlights a man praising his wife and joking that losing every argument to her is a pleasure. The Detroit Free example uses witty banter to underscore marital affection and lighthearted pride.

Detroit

Eckman Alterative Promoted For Tuberculosis Aid

An old health notice urges fresh air and pure food as primary relief for tuberculosis and other respiratory ailments. It recommends Eckman’s Alterative as extra help, claiming many sufferers benefited and noting it avoids opiates or strong drugs.

Eckman Ug Druge

Monte Carlo Banking Woes Echoed in Louisville News

A clipped note from the Louisville Courier Journal compares casino risk to health excuses, framing mounting costs as a heavy burden while hinting at wider financial concerns.

Monte Carlo Louisville Courier-Journal

For Your Childs Cough Pine-Tar Honey Dr Bell S

An advertisement urges parents to treat a child's cold cough or runny nose with Pine Tar Honey by Dr Bell’s. It promotes a small bottle as pleasant for children and mentions Pine-Tar-Honey syrup as suitable.

Ww. Co. Jesseman Franconia N. H Dr. Bell

Western Circuit solicitor general candidates announce bids

A series of announced candidacies for solicitor general in the Western Circuit includes A P Cooley and W O Dean, urging Democratic party support and discussing crime suppression, law enforcement, and duties during a long court year. NAT D Arnold also seeks the Senate seat for Georgia's 30th district in the 1916 Democratic primary.

Western Circuit P. Cooley Circui Solicitor-General Senate Georgia Nat D. Arnold

Candidate Announcement for Crawford GA Senate Seat

A candidate announces bid for the 30th senatorial seat in Crawford, Georgia. C. O. Steven declares C. for Congress and presents his candidacy in a compact public notice.

Lodge Directories and Meeting Notes

Lodge listings for Williams Lodge No. 15 I. O. C. F. meets weekly in Max Joseph Building. Spawmarée No. 790 meets Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. Geo. B. Davie Camp W. O. W. meets Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. Mt. Vernon Lodge F and A M meets Thursdays monthly. Mt. Elmo Lodge K P and St Elmo Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias meet Mondays at 8:30 p.m. at Castle Hall Clayton Street. Visiting members invited.

Geo. B. Davie Woodmen Hall Max Joseph Sover- Reigns W. F. Dobbs Mt. Vernon Lodge Imt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 St. Elmo Lodge K. of P Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Lester Building Clayton Street Aaron Cohen C. C T. H. Nickhrson K. of R

Infantile Paralysis Linked to Stable Flies

ARM AND FIRESIDE notes that stable flies bite humans and animals and can carry disease germs between hosts. The article claims the fly is a carrier of infantile paralysis and may spread infections after feeding, with rests between meals and two daily feeds when possible.

Flies Cited as Disease Carriers and Breeding in Filth

The notice warns that flies act as disease carriers and can breed in unsanitary conditions, emphasizing the health risks posed by filth and poor hygiene.

Feenix Portrayed as Light Dancer in Odd Baltt Snippet

A fragment notes Feenix as a light agile dancer with a remark about living on a popular street for automobiles and motorcycles. The quotation is clipped and lacks context or full attribution.

Feenix Balttmore

Fool Proclaim is Himself Proverb About a Fool

A compact Arab saying lists six signs of folly: anger without cause, useless speech, aimless change, useless inquiry, misplaced trust in strangers, and mistaking foes for friends. The adage frames folly through enduring, cautionary traits.

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Circuit Court: OF Appeals W. P. Briggs Briggs Salon Eimtot w_O. MARTIN & CO Third National Bank Atlanta, Ga THE Athens Savings Bank U. S W. C.,martin & CO Stern M.G. Michael G. A. Mell Asm National Chicago Boston Pittsburg New York St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn American Washington Cleveland Southern Chattanooga Birmingham Nashville South Atlantic Columbia Columbus Jacksonville Albany Greensboro Ala Southern University Florida W. O. Dean Monroe, Ga Crawford, Ga Steven Congress Lodge Directory Broad Lumpkin Streets B. F. Tuck BE. R. R
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