Legal notices of administration and marshal sale in Clarke County
Georgia Clarke County notices announce letters of administration sought by William A Jackson and Charles W McGinty for Henry C McGinty with July 11 1911 date and marshal sale of undivided quarter interests in Adams Land Lots 3 and 10. Sale scheduled for first Tuesday in August with cash, to satisfy Athens city taxes for 1911 under tax fi fa issued by Treasurer W L Wood.
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Georgia
Clarke County
Jackson
Chas
W. Mc- Ginty
Henry C. Mc- Ginty
Henry C. McGinty
Wm. A. Jackson
Chas. W. McGinty
B. Wingfield
State OF Georgia
Court House
Adams
Williams Rutherford
Superior Court
McWhorter
Scott Brothers
Cora A. Sharp
Shackelford Brothers
A. H. Davison
District Schools Reapportionment Debate Premature
Atlanta August 2 The house reapportionment committees meet tomorrow and will likely refer all congressional reapportionment bills to a sub committee to secure views of those in position to know conditions. It seems impossible to keep Fifth and Third district agricultural schools in their current districts and a special bill may redefine districts to place the schools where they now are.
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Atlanta
House
Little Girl Adopts Partridges for Pets
Greensboro Ga August 2 Little Miss Marie Brooks of upper Greene county keeps six partridges as pets. She hatched the eggs by placing them under a hen after finding a nest in spring. The birds now stay in a large cage and they seem friendly, returning her attention with happiness. The guardian hopes they remain tame.
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Greensboro
Marie Brooks
Greene County
Lyndon
Epidemic of Colds Sweeps Town Amid Mock Prognostications
A two day wave of colds hits the town with widespread sniffles sneezes and coughs. At a fashionable boarding house twenty breakfasting guests report cricks in the necks and general malaise as superstitions blame rain and dogs for the illness.
Chicago Streets Turned Playgrounds for Poor Children
Chicago announces a summer plan turning a North Side street, Gault court, into a daily 8 am to 8 pm playground for 2,670 local children. Mayor Harrison backs traffic bans except delivery wagons to curb accidents, with police guard at each end. The piece links the move to child welfare amid urban growth. It also notes broad migration to Western Canada, Illinois and Midwest farmer relocations, and a separate item on Chicago police chief McWeeny and Luthardt publishing tips to stop roosters from crowing.
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Chicago
Harison
Gault Court
Harrison
Post Office urges patrons to install mail receptacles
The circular from the Washington Post Office Department asks Athens residents to provide accessible mail boxes or door slots to improve delivery efficiency. It notes carriers can cover more territory if not delayed by rings and that private receptacles prevent missed deliveries, offering safer, timely service. The postmaster requests cooperation and warns staff cannot act as agents for boxes.
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Post Office Department
Washington
City of
Athens
United States
Postonce Department
Bia
Carriera
Tip pins nearby beer act sparks near half percent doubt
The text notes uncertainty over a commission form of government question while affirming that the Tip pins nearby beer act is definite and will be usurious at just over one half of one percent.
Georgia gubernatorial candidates listed by Atlanta paper
The Atlanta Georgian named R. B. Russell J. M. Slaton J. M. Brown Pope Brown Paul Trammell J. R. Smith Tom Hudson and J. T. Bolffeullet as real contenders for governor before the vacancy.
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Atlanta
R. B. Russell
J. M. Slaton
J. M. Brown
Pope Brown
Paul Trammell
J. R. Smith
Tom Hudson
J. T. Bolffeullet
Astorial Centenary Events To Open In Astoria
Astoria Ore August 2 One week hence Tore will be inaugurated here the Astoria Centennial Carnival to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of John Jacob Astor s expedition arrival and the settlement of Astoria The carnival will run a month with various attractions drawing visitors from the Pacific States Canada and the East The event marks a historic milestone in American exploration and Oregon settlement history.
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Astoria
Ore
Pacific States
Canada
East
Pacific Coast
New York
John Jacob Astor
United States
Oregon Country
Astoria Fort
Fort George
America
Harvest of Western Wheat Attracts 50,000 Harvest Hands
Montreal August 2 Canadian Pacific launches the first of its harvesters excursions to the west as farmers need 50,000 harvest hands for a wheat crop estimated at 200,000,000 bushels. Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan promise strong yields. Railways expect thousands from Ontario Quebec and the Maritimes, with possible workers from England.
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Montreal
Canadian Pacific
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
England
LACKED ONE VOTE FOR CHEAP FOOD
A Washington dispatch reports the defeat in the Senate of the farmers free list bill, with Sen Bailey of Texas voting against it and Hoke Smith absent. La Follette accused Smith of snipe hunting, saying his vote would not have altered the outcome. Smith’s absence is cited as the key factor in denying passage. Washington dispatches also note Smith and Bailey being blamed by Democrats for deserting their party.
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Augusta Chronicle
Wash
Ington
Senate of the “Farmers
House
of Representatives
Hoke Smith
LaFollette
Hoke + Smith
Wisconsin
Smith
Washington
Senate
Bailey
Texas
Georgia
Taft
Martin
Virginia
Overman
North Carolina
la Follette
United States
Canada
Hoke
Bailey To; Mrs In Comment On the Defeat In the Ate of the “Farmers’ Free
Prominent Alunine of Colored School in Athens
A roll of Knox Institute graduates shows many colored alumni in diverse careers across the South and beyond. The list spans classes from 1898 to 1911, naming pastors, teachers, doctors, dentists, lawyers, and businesspeople living in cities such as Montgomery, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Nashville, Savannah, and Athens.
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Athens
Knox” College
Audubon Societies Push Across States to End Heron Plume Trade
National Audubon Society officials announce new laws in New York curbing aigrette sales and urge similar bans in Maryland Pennsylvania Oregon California Massachusetts Louisiana Missouri Ohio to stop killing mother herons for millinery. They cite New Jersey and New York progress and warn feather interests will fight in courts while calling for nationwide action.
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New York
National Association of Audubon Societies
America
New Jersey
National Association of Audubon Societies i
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Oregon
California
Massachusetts
Louisiana
Missouri
Ohio
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Atlanta
T. Gilbert Pearson
Broadway
Building and Loan Association Opens Ninth Annual Convention
Delegates from across the nation, representing two million members and about 800 million dollars in assets, gathered in Grand Rapids for the United States League of Local Building and Loan Association. The opening session featured committee appointments and officer reports showing record business and prosperity. Speakers include Dr. Charles Pranard of Paris on European home cooperation, with others from Michigan, Nebraska, Jersey City, Terre Haute, Charlotte, Elmira, Chicago, Monroe, Philadelphia. Addison B. Burk expected to be elected president.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
United States League of Local Building and Loan Association
League
Charles Pranard
Paris
Bureau of Assurance and Social Providence
Europe
F. N. Pennison
Hancock, Mich
Arthur H. Murdock
Omaha
John C. Butterfield
Jersey City
C. A. Royse
Terre Haute
B. L. Kesaler
Charlotte
Clay W. Holmes
Elmira
Charles Verne
Chicago
R. L. Prophit
Monroe
Addison B. Burk
Philadelphia
Dominion Trap Shooting Opens in Belleville with Big Day Ahead
The eleventh annual Dominion of Canada Trap Shooting Association tournament is being shot off in Belleville Ontario with promising conditions for a highly successful event. Tomorrow features the Individual championships and the Grand Canadian Handicap along with several team competitions.
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Belleville
Ont
Dominion of Canada
Foley Kidney Pill advertised amid odd political musings
The item touts Foley Kidney Pill as a remedy for kidney and bladder trouble with quick results and urges purchase at druggists. The text blends health ad language with a playful, satirical note about reapportionment puzzles and incongruous references to a Macon outing, ending in a humorous shrug at political talk.
Foley Kidney Pills Restore Work Ability Says Streator Man
M Balont of 1214 Little Penna St Streator says kidney and bladder trouble kept him from work but after using Foley Kidney Pills for a short time he recovered fully and returned to work feeling healthier than before. The pills are described as a tonic with quick results and available from all druggists.
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M. Balont
Little Penna St
Reunion of Alden descendants at Pilgrim homestead
Several hundred descendants of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins gathered in Duxbury Massachusetts for the seventh annual Alden Kingred of America reunion. The exercises were at the old John Alden homestead. The society holds title to the 1658 John Alden house and has an option on land of the birthplace.
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Scendants
North Carolina Veterans Meet in Wilmington Grand Camp Reunion
Hundreds of Confederate veterans from across North Carolina and neighboring states attend a two day reunion in Wilmington. Major General J. S. Carr presided at the opening session as the city celebrates with decorations. An annual parade and major social events are planned for tomorrow.
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Wilmington
N. C
North Carolina
Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans of
J. 8
Carr
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promises Hay Fever Relief
Chicago resident E M Stewart reports relief from hay fever and summer colds using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The letter claims significant improvement during hot months and notes many others may benefit from his experience. For sale by all druggists.
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Foley
E. M. Stewart
Wolfram
Chicago
Stewart
Toronto Aviation Meet Opens With Hamilton to Toronto Flight
Toronto aviation meet opens with an inaugural Hamilton to Toronto aeroplane race and a week of speed duration and altitude contests. The field sits on two miles of unobstructed ground near the city with six international aviators, including Charles F. Willard J A D McCurdy J J Ward and Ladis Lewkowre. The Russian Ladis Lewkowre is noted as the first from his nation to fly in America.
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Toronto
Ont
Hamilton
America
Charles F. Willard
J. A. D. McCurdy
J. J. Ward
Ladis Lewkowre
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Julia E. White
W. Broad St
Louise G. Green
Alban L. Halsey
N. Y
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Cook
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A. B
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Toccoa
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Douglasville
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Chattanooga
Tenn
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Nash’ Vlle
Hattle
Gary
Emerson Institute
Mobile
Aia
Samuel L. Edwards
D. D
Anderton
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Hall F. Johnson
Eliza B
Tiller) Garrett
Bessimer
Mary E, Scott
Gainesville
Mary L. (Thomas) Strickland
Susle M, Morton
Amercus
Katie J. Campbell
Knoy Institute
Jease J. Bruce
Oklahoma
Mary E. (Carter) Moore
Waycross
Janet BE. (Witt
Mamle F. Moore
Green County
Marion L. Hill
Talladega
M. M.heard
Daniel
Washington, D. Cc
George E. Heard
San
George W. Wagner
Nashville, Tenn
Annie L. Thompson
Knox
Belle V. McQueen
Addie M. Thomas
Knoxville, Tenn
Beulah B. Rucker
Nellie L. Franklin
Clarke Uoty Ga
Iliam D. McCune
Robert B. Forter
Nashville
M. Tiller
Lucile J.thornton
1610
Laura
Ellen F. Gre
Leila L. Moore
Savannah
Mattie M. Heard
Avanta
Barah W. Grady
Jackson County
Hattie Gunter
Franklin B. Drake
Famuel W. McQueen
L. C. Chapman
Rafeigh
N. Co
Helen D. Thornton
Sadleyb
Dendy
Laurens
George H. Moses
Farmington
James B, Battey
James M
Hunter
Macon
H.R. Palmer & Sons
the Prince
Avenue Pharmacy
Chamerlain
Building. and Loan Association
Dominion
ALDEN
North Carolina Veterans
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