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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1916

Page

5

New injunction reshapes Jim Smith estate case in Georgia

In Gainesville Judge J B Jones again bars permanent administrators in the Jim Smith estate contest and appoints three temporary receivers with $100 000 bonds. The million dollar estate, tied since the late Jim Smith’s death by haggling in state and federal courts, is placed under receivership to manage assets and prevent transfers.

Gainesville Jim Smith J. B. Jones Circuit Superior Court Oglethorpe County Georgia Garnett McMillan Clarkesville Frank P. Holder Jefferson James M. Smith L. K. Smith N. D. Arnold A. C. Erwin Josephine Humphries Henry K. Smith L. Kh. Smith D. W. Meadow J. O. Mitchell F. P. Holder W. B. Sloan National Bank of Athens

Eighth District Convention Set for Athens Saturday

Tribble holds overwhelming lead over Thomas J Brown in district results with gains across counties including Franklin 1400 and Clarke 1085. Convention to meet in Athens on Saturday September 16 at 2 PM Eastern time to confirm the race outcome.

Congressman Tribble Hart Madison Morgan Clarke Oconee Walton Wilkes Newton Putnam Greene Eighth Congressional District Athens

Card of Thanks for Amy E. Ginn Illness and Death

Miss Vesta Ginn expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during her mother Mrs. Amy E. Ginns illness and death on August 26. The appreciation will be long remembered.

Vesta Ginn Amy E. Ginn

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Testimonials

One hundred dollars reward for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Endorsers vouch for Cheney's honesty after 15 years in business. Cure taken internally. affects blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. seven cents per bottle. sold by druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney National Bank OF Ee Hall

Wanted Cars to Wash at Sparks Garage

Small cars wash 50 cents, large cars one dollar. Sparks Garage located at 167 Clayton Street invites customers to bring their vehicles for cleaning.

Sparks Garage Clayton St

Lumpkin Estate of 350000 Left To Athens Heir

Justice Joseph Henry Lumpkin of the Georgia Supreme Court died with no will and an estate around 350000. His brother E K Lumpkin of Athens is sole heir. Temporary letters of administration were issued to Lumpkin who plans to seek permanent letters. The estate includes about 60000 in stocks and bonds and 200000 in Atlanta realty with the rest in Athens realty.

Atlanta Joseph Henry Lumpkin Georgia Supreme Court E. K. Lumpkin Athens RE. K. Lumpkin

Red and Black football camp organized in Gainesville

Special Correspondent reports Red and Black Football Camp in Gainesville Georgia at White Sulphur Springs with 26 men, including Neville Petrie Beasley and Captain Thrash. Several Savannah players still missing, and daily routine features hikes, drills, and signals.

Gainesville White Sulphur Springs Neville Petrie Beasley Arived Tom Thrash Hall London Dezendorf Ferst Savannah Carter Baylor Chattanooga Tenn Moore Chattanooga High School Elkins Bingham School Ferguson Ninth District Agricultural School Alex Davison Riverside Jim Reynolds

Last Straw Hat Day in Athens 1916 Declared

Athens marks the sixteenth as the final straw hat day of the season with merchants preparing for a rush to discard straw hats. The Banner introduced the event and local haberdashers showcase fall styles while shoppers are urged to avoid wearing summer models after Saturday. Dave Paddock and Bob McWhorter returned to Athens from a trip to Atlanta and other points. Equitable Service see TL Mitchell.

Athens Messrs Dave Paddock Bob McWhorter Atlanta

Fall Coat Suits Highlight at Michael's Across Styles and Prices

Michael's owner Mr. Simon Michael touts a fall coat suit collection with Serges Gabardine Broadcloth and Taffeta in lengths from short to medium long. He notes high current costs but promises deep sacrifices of profits to benefit customers as prices range 15 to 100 dollars.

New Dresses Warm Invitation to View Ladies Fashions

The advertisement promotes a large line of new dresses with prices like six dollars seventy-five for a one piece serge dress. It claims unmatched variety and high quality comparable to more expensive outfits, urging customers to visit the store and see the collection.

New Dress Trimmings and Fall Waists Displayed

A local shop announces a new line of dress trimmings and fall waists. The display highlights Georgette crepe and crepe de chine waists with a broad assortment, including plain and hand embroidered options, urging customers to visit before stocks run out.

New Shipments Bring Waist Fashion at 98 Cents Each

A steady flow of waist merchandise arrives weekly with customers returning often for great values. The sale highlights latest styles priced at 98¢ each, not limited to a day or fixed time but ongoing as long as supplies last. Recent shipments add fresh waists worth viewing.

New Woolens for Fall Sewing

It is time you were buying your fall woolens if you are going to make your wool dress. We have just received large shipments of new woolen material and many are the new materials. All the popular colors and new weaves. Let us show you these new woolens and with the new Standard Patterns which are so well adapted to the new fabrics you will take pleasure in making a new dress.

New York Michael

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