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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1906

Page

8

Legal Notices From Treasury and Clarke County Georgia

Official notices record Comptroller of the Currency certifying The National Bank of Athens in Clarke County Georgia may extend its charter to 1926 and Clarke County ordinary Granting permanent letters of administration to Susie Martin for Peter Damron estate with May 1906 hearing, guardian petition for Miss May Wallace, and Grand U P L Club charter petition amended for incorporation and power to establish branches in Georgia and other states.

Treasury Department Washington, D. C National Bank of Athens Clarke State of Georgia Willian J. Ridgely National Bank of Athens State of Georgia Wm. B. Ridgely Susie Martin Peter Damron Gald County B. Wingfield Clarke Connoly William H. Berger William Epps Clarke County May Cohcutta Wallace Said B. R. Pickrell James N. P. Wallace E. F. Wallace B. R. Tickrell

Grand Club seeks charter to form branch and subordinate clubs

Clarke County petition to grant Grand U.P. Club a charter to operate as a main club with rights and privileges including creating subordinate and branch offices in Georgia and other states. Principal office to be in Athens, Georgia. Clerk Elmer J. Crawford confirms accuracy of the petition filed March 1.

Carter Georgia Clarke County Superior Court Said County Oscar J. Franklin Jesay BE. Brannen J. H. Bradberry A. P. Watkins Keith C. M. James Thome Elves Grand U. P. L. Club Grand U. P. L. Club United States Athens Grand U. PL Grand U.P. Clu Thompson,thermey Oscar J. Frankelin Jesse E. Branne Bradberry Io. West

Gold Loot At Express Office Sparks Local Probe

Washington Ga April 11 A safe in the Southern Express office was looted Saturday night while agent J R Smith dined. About 80 in gold was taken with 4 5 hundred dollars in greenbacks left untouched. A 17 year old ex-employee drew suspicion as the source. An empty tobacco sack with seven 10 coins and 10 in currency was later delivered with a note claiming the recovered sum. No arrests yet.

Washington, Ga Southern Express Company J. R. Smith Express Company

Damage cases in Clarke Superior Court moved to non-suit

Yesterday in Clarke Superior Court the county’s lawyers moved to non-suit T H Barrett et al v Clarke County for property damage from road construction the suit failing due to missing twelve month notice of suit. Judge Brand sustained the point and non-suited the case. The day’s focus shifted to Mrs Robert Hill suing railroads for $15000 over her husband’s death after a trestle fall over the Oconee River. Her counsel were Colley Lumpkin and Erwin. Judge Brand granted an injunction restraining lands trespass in Smith v Vaughan. Interested in wood cords for Athens Empire Laundry.

Clarke Superior Court Clarke T. H. Barrett Brand Robert Hill Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company Atlantic Coast Line Georgia Railroad

Local Commentary Slams Politicians And Negro Disfranchisement

The piece blasts Hoke Smith Dowle and others while noting Tom Watson letters urging votes for Smith. It jokes about state figures addressing Butler voters, followed by a fire in Butler, and questions the push to repeal the fifteenth amendment to disfranchise Black citizens amid the upcoming primary.

Hall County Tom Watson Hoke Smith Hoke Tommy Hokey

Large Additions Planned for Athens Check Factory

It is likely the Athens Check factory will resume operations with a much enlarged capacity. Owners consider adding a rear section to form a 300 by 140 foot rectangle. New mill would include about ten thousand spindles and corresponding looms, though not to be done immediately. The project is expected to be taken up at no distant date.

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Athens Chamber Pushes Better Train Schedules

The Athens Chamber of Commerce, urging railroads to improve schedules, reports progress with the Central of Georgia planning a new passenger train to give Athens two daily trains. President Michael of the Chamber met J C Waite of the Central to review the schedule, and the group will press the Southern Railway for improved times, hoping substantial city benefits follow.

The Athens Chamber of Commerce Central of Georgia Athens J. C. Waite Central Chael Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Treasury

Conner Bill Prompts Support For State College Farm Plan

Bartow county leader J J Conner visited Athens this week and voiced strong backing for the Conner bill authorizing a hundred thousand dollars for the state college of agriculture. The measure, with a favorable committee report, is set to be the first up when the legislature convenes next June, and Conner plans to marshal broad support from university friends.

Conner Banner College of Agriculture State College of Agriculture Connor Blin J. J. Conner Bartow County State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Athens J. M. Johnson University

Clarke County plans big exhibit at state fair

Clarke County will mount a substantial agricultural exhibit at the state fair in Atlanta next fall. Prominent figures like Hon. J. J. Conner of Bartow and Prof. J. M. Johnson support a creditable display. The Clarke County Farmers Club will discuss procedures at a meeting on Saturday April 21 and aim to win first prize if the effort proceeds.

Clarke County Farmers’ Club J. J. Conner Bartow County Conner Prof Johnson Hibit Clarke County Farmers‘ Club Prof. Johnson Atlanta Gite City

Memorial to Walter Barnard Hill Set by Athens Schools

The article notes a memorial to Walter Barnard Hill, late Chancellor of the University of Georgia, to be held in Athens during the first week of June under the auspices of the Athens High and Industrial schools. It highlights cross racial sentiments and gratitude toward northern benefactors and southern men who spoke moral convictions.

Walter Barnard Hill Georgia South Mr. Hill Eryone University of Georgia Athens

Free Valuable Medical Books From Dr J Newton Hathaway

Dr J Newton Hathaway of Atlanta Ga offers several valuable books on diseases free of charge. Write now to receive titles such as Diseases of the Urinary Tract Varicocele Nervous Exhaustion and Women’s Diseases, with confidential advice and no cost.

J. Newton Hathaway South Atlanta

Georgia Experiment Station backs Cook's improved cotton seed

The Georgia Experiment Station pronounces Cook's Improved Cotton Seed the best of all varieties tested in 1905. For sale by Warren J. Smith and Brother at 3rd Street and 2nd Avenue.

Cook Georgia Warren J. Smith & Bro

Alexander C. Rucker Dies at Athens After Long Illness

Alexander C. Rucker aged near half a century, youngest son of Col. Tinsley W. Rucker, died April 7 1906 at his Athens home after a long illness. He married Carrie Simpson of Sparta Ga and left a daughter. Described as a courteous kindhearted man who valued Christ and family, his friends mourn his loss. Also noted are advertising notices for Paro Ointment piles treatment and Laxative Bromo Quinine cold remedy, and local Chamber of Commerce efforts to improve railroad schedules and Clarke county exhibit plans for the state fair.

Athens Alexander C. Rucker Col Tinsley W. Rucker Sarah E. Warris Carrie Simpson Sparta Nis

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