Michigan Forestry meeting opens with studies on future use
Saginaw Michigan November delegates from the Michigan State Forestry Association gather to discuss broader forest understanding and conservation. Key talks include a history of Michigan forestry agitation by Charles W Garfield and a report by President Ws sell with recommendations on taxation, fire control, reforestation, pest control, and state and private forestry efforts. Washington officers face a retirement board after failing a recent test ride, amid uncertainty about wholesale retirements and the fitness of high rank officers for continued field duty.
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Saginaw
Mich
Michigan State Forestry
America
Aing
Stiahine
Perp
Michigan
Charles W. Garfield
Filibert Roth
Wssell
Washington
Washington Barracks
War Department
Bell
Ainsworth
Watson
Wood
Philippines
Clarke Sheriff Sale and estate notices from Clarke County
Legal advertisements list Clarke Sheriff sale of nine bales of cotton in Athens and various estate matters in Clarke County Georgia dated November 1907. Includes administration requests for leave to sell lands, perman ent administration, and letters of dismission plus a petition to incorporate the University of Georgia Athletic Association in Athens with rights and duties for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Jnforesaid
Georgia
Clarke County
J. E. Barnett
Ek. F. Barnett
S. B. Wingfield
Court of Ordinary
A Hard Debt to Pay
Westfield Iowa resident G S Clark writes gratitude to Dr King for New Discovery relief from lung illness. He says death seemed certain and one bottle stopped a dry cough, with two more bottles curing him. Promoted by local druggists with trial bottle offer.
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G. S. Clark
Westfield
Iowa
King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Smith Construction Company charter petition in Clarke County
Petition filed October 17 1907 in Clarke County Georgia asks to incorporate Smith Construction Company for twenty years with renewal, capital stock of 5000 dollars, plans for common and preferred shares, and power to build, contract, buy and sell real estate and patents, with office in Athens and branch offices elsewhere. Catalogs powers, purposes, and governance provisions.
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E. J. Crawford
Clarke Co
Georgia
Clarke County
Said County
L. C. Smith
Charles PD. Campbell
Andrew C. Erwin
Thenimelven
Smith Construction Companys
Cobb & Erwin
EK. J. Crawford
Smith Construction Company
Superior Court
Petition to Incorporate New Company in County Court
A list of proposed shareholders and their shares includes Hamilton McWhorter Edward James White J. Y. Carlberg W. T. Bryan E. R. Hodgson Sr Joseph N. Webb John FE. Tige Sr C. H. Phinizy James M. Smith J. J. Wilkins Billups Phinizy George H. Hulme L. H. Farguson John A. Darwin M. G. Michael with one share each They propose to raise capital stock and organize as a company They publish thirty days charter notices in the Weekly Banner for four weeks before filing The petition requests incorporation under state law for the stated purpose by the named petitioners attorneys and associates
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Georgia
Clarke County
Said County
C. M. Snelling
Athens
United States
State OF Georgia
Clarke
Philip Cook
John R. White
Hamilton McWhorter
L. F. Edwards
James White
J. Y. Camthers
W. T. Bryan
E. R. Hodgson, Sr
Joseph N. Webb
John E. Talmage
C. H. Phinizy
J. J. Wilkins
Billups Phinizy
George H. Hulme
James M. Smith
L. H. Farguson
John A. Darwin
M. G. Michael
Whitehall
Smithonia
Edward
J. Y
Carlberg
E. R. Hodgsoni Sr
MO. J. Wilkins
Geo. H. Hulme
Joseph NX. Webb
J. E. Talmadge
J. Y. Carithers
E. R. Hodgson
Hamilton McWhorte
Cobb & Erwin
Clarke County Georgia Levy of 1907 Tax Rates
At the regular meeting of Clarke County Georgia Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues on October 7 1907 a county and state tax levy was adopted totaling state and county levies of five dollars and eighty cents per thousand with allocations for juries paupers roads salaries legal indebtedness and lawful charges. The levy was advertised as required by law and the summary includes clerk John B Gamble’s certification.
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State OF Georgia
Clarke
Board of Commissioners of Roads
Clarke County
de Geez
John B. Gamble
George 1
Georgia
Seaboard Air Line Railway
College Avenue
Ware Street
Athens
Byrom & Sons
Byromville
Georg
Dooling
Kinley Estate Property Sale Notice
Containing about seven eighths of an acre the property of James Kinley deceased to be sold for distribution among heirs at law of the deceased October 10 1907 Emma Bartley Administratrix
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James Kinley
Emma Bartley
Prominent Farmer of Hall County In Bond Over
Gainesville Ga Nov 12 Mr L M Crane a prominent farmer living between Oakwood and Flowery Branch is under a 200 bond to keep the peace and behave In a quiet and orderly manner The bond is unusual in its revelations about his actions He is alleged to have had difficulty with neighbors over a land line and disputes over a new road location He is said to have fired pistols and shotguns shouted and raved and made night time disturbances near C W Warne's home He claims he was frightening off spooks and his friends fear nervous breakdowns Also mentions croupy children and Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a suggested treatment and lists local retailers families and druggists involved.
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Gainesville
L. M. Crane
Oakwood
Flowery Branch
Crane
C. W. Warne
Delegates Meet in Columbus to discuss state tax uniformity
In Columbus Ohio on November 12 delegates appointed by a majority of state governors convened at Governor Harris's invitation to address state and local taxation. The conference aims to spotlight the lack of uniform tax laws and explore remedies with over twenty five topics including property tax sources home rule taxation and the taxation of banks trusts and public service companies.
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Columbus
Ohio
Harris
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Healing and Soothing
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve advertised as healing and soothing. Marketed as beneficial for piles and sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Prizes Announced For State College Agriculture Awards
The state college of agriculture unveils multiple prizes to boost student effort across departments. Known prizes include 100 dollars from Empire State Chemical Co and 25 dollars from the Atlanta Constitution, with 25 dollars from trustees. Additional awards include 10 dollars in gold from DeLaval Separator Co for dairying, 10 dollars from German Kali Works for an essay on potash, and 10 dollars from T. W. Wood & Sons for field crops.
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State College of Agriculture
Empire State Chemical Company
Atlanta Constitution
DeLaval Separator Co
Pough_Keepsie
XN. Y
Johnson to Run for Northeastern Solicitor General
Hon Fletcher M Johnson a longtime Hall county solicitor and Athens visitor says he will seek the Northeastern circuit solicitor general seat to replace W A Charters who will not run. Johnson, known across the circuit, has won most races and trained in law in many counties. Also notes the agency for Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup now available through the advertiser.
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Fletcher M. Johnson
Hall County
Athens
Johnson
Hammond Johnson
University Law School
Col. Johnson
W. A. Charters
Col. Charters
Ecfrcuit
Professor E. Park to Lecture in Atlanta on The Things Worth While
University of Georgia scholar and orator Prof E Park will speak in Atlanta on the 26th under Temple Lyceum Association auspices. His talk titled The Things Worth While is billed as one of the most brilliant lectures heard in Atlanta. Temple Lyceum Course, directed by Rabbi David Marx, features eminent lecturers from Georgia and beyond.
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R. E. Park
University of Georgia
Atlanta
Temple Lyceum Association
Park
Temple Lyceum
David Marx
Electric Bitters Praise From Gettysburg Vet
David Parker of Fayette New York who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with major health gains after years of stomach trouble and wasted money on medicines. He says he would not take $500 for their benefits. Advertised as a grand tonic for the aged female weaknesses and a body builder with claims of curing a lame back and weak kidneys. Sold by W J Smith and Bro H R Palmer Sons druggists for 60 cents.
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Gettysburg
David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer Sons
Navy Puts Fleet Preparations Ahead For Pacific Cruise
Washington November 11 Every detail for the battleship fleet sailing to the Pacific is prepared by December 16 when the vessels pass Hampton Roads in review before President Roosevelt. Provisions will feed 15 000 men for 100 days at a cost around 375 000 dollars.
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Washington, D. C
Pacific Ocean
Hampton Roads
Roosevelt
Navy
Navy Yards
Admiral Evans
Pacific Coast
Navy Department
Magdalena Bay
Guantanamo
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Cases
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, claiming it cures by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The makers offer 100 dollars for any case it fails to cure and urge readers to request testimonials, with the product priced at 75 cents and Hall's family pills recommended for constipation.
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Cheasen
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Protests Hit Sewanee Star Shipp and Georgia’s Rossiter
Two protests target prominent players including Sewanee star Shipp over alleged paid baseball work in Quitman Georgia. Georgia’s Rossiter faces a protest on uncertain grounds but is expected to fail, as a similar charge was previously ruled over by IAA Vice-President Holmes.
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Shipp
Sewanee
Georgia Athletic
Quitman
Rossiter
Georgia
Holmes
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Saginaw, Michigan
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Morgan County Court
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L. G. Anders
B. H. Kinnebrew
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O. W Land
Citzen
Said
W. P. Cleveland
Nyro S. R Wingfield, SR
Sylvanus Morris
Clarks County
City of
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S. Rosinthal
Turner, Mich
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
BE. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Sig
Shoop
Dr. Shoop
FM. Johnson
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Pacific Waters
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