Arrington Libel for Divorce and Athens property sale notices
Clarke County Georgia 1917 legal notices include Kate Arrington's libel for divorce against John N Arrington with a court appearance mandated for October 1917. Also public auction of Athens Clarke County lands and security deed details, notices of administration, and drainage district elections all dated 1917 and linked to Clarke County Georgia notices.
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Jno
Clarke County
Court House
Athens
Georgia
Barrow
Barber
Childs
Huff
Ash
Gholeton and Whitworth
Barrow Street
Barber and
Barrow Streets
Barber Street
Gholston
Harriett R. Longdon
W. C. Whitworth
A. C. Wilkins
Clarke Superior Court
Said County
East Athens
Trail Creek Street
Hodge
Maria
P. H. Samules
McPherson
Mary Riley
F. T. Rivers
Herbert Fleming
P. H. Samuels
Superior Court
Bessie Samuels
LeRoy Michael
Green and
Michael
Court petition notes completion of administration
The petition on record states that the petitioner has fully administered the estate of Mrs. R. Z. Tolbert. The filing confirms completion of duties under court oversight and requests final settlement actions as required by law.
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R. Z. Tolbert
Business backs the government convention called for Atlantic City
A great convention of business men is to meet September 17 to 21 at Atlantic City. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, the gathering aims to forge clearer war cooperation and to signal worldwide that American industry supports the government. All businessmen are invited regardless of Chamber membership.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Atlantic City
National Chamber of Commerce
Nine Billion Bond Authorization To June Next Year
The Associated Press reports Secretary McAdoo announced a new bond issue to cover Allied loans, totaling 9 billion dollars through June 30 next year. Congress faces passage in the coming sessions, with the House planning to push financial legislation until August 27.
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Associated Press
Washington
McAdoo
Congress
House
National Nut Growers Convention to Meet in Biloxi Miss
The Noons Nut Growers Association announces its annual convention will be held Wednesday and Thursday October 10 and 11, 1917 in Biloxi Mississippi. Elaborate programs are being arranged and later details will be released. The event targets professional pecan growers along the Mississippi coast.
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Noons! Nut Growers Association
Biloxi
Miss
Mississipp
Pecan Conference to Be Held at Waycross
The Pecans conference will convene September 6 at Waycross municipal building. Organized by Waycross Chamber of Commerce with local leaders to guide farmers into profitable business opportunities in pecan farming. time for another Gardy Hospital row in Atlanta city politics.
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Waycross
Chamber of Commerce of
Gardy
Atlanta
Politica
Clarke County Holds 22 Unexcused Absentees In Draft List
Clarke County selects 60 physically qualified men for the national army while 22 remain unexcused from examination. The list names Athens and Winterville residents with addresses, plus notes 13 with lawful excuses due to service, training, or naval and army roles. Debate continues on total required calls to reach 181 men.
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National Army
Clarke
Lst
Erwin
Julian
Hill
Athens
Plummer
Henry
George Wm
River St
Pope
Jonah Robert
Clarke County
McKensie
Jonah Columbus
State St
Parks
Baford
Jackson
John
Winterville
Hodgson
Prince Ave
Scudder
Alexander M
Holden
Frank A
Milledge Ave
Allenville
Beal
Harry Joneth
Clayton Street
Tompkins
Davis
Leon Osgood
Hill Street
Williams
H. L. Jewett
Jacoby
Eler Porter
College Ave
Binns
Will Eddie
Hull Street
Athena
Newt
Pope Street
Silvey, Loy
Messrs
Reed
Murray and
National Guard
Winder
Jones
Army
Charleston
Signal , Corps
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Dawson
Navy
Simpson
Quartermaster
Quartermasters’ Corps
Changes in Georgia Judges by Governor Dorsey
Special to The Banner. Atlanta August 16. Confirmation of Judge Beverly D Evans as United States judge for the southern district of Georgia will vacate his seat on the state supreme court. Governor Hugh M Dorsey selects Walter F George for the supreme court and Frank Harwell for the court of appeals. Appointments to take effect after Evans resigns and the resignation is accepted.
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D. H. Winter
Board of Viewers
W. H. Dean
Lexington Road
Athens
Clarke
Shoal Creek
F. D. Tuck
Keely Greer
R. J. Harderman
Atlanta
Beverly D. Evans
United States
Southern District of Georgia
Supreme Court of Georgia
Hugh M. Dorsey
Evans
State Supreme Court
Walter F. George
Court of Appeals
George
Frank Harwell
City Court of
LaGrange
Supreme Court
Debate Ends In Senate War Tax Bill Passage Soon
Washington expects final passage of the war tax bill late next week after rapid committee revisions. The Senate approved the finance panel changes on soft drink tobacco and most public utility schedules. Liquor and income tax await consideration tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Cuban Government Declines Invitation for Troop Training
Washington August 15. The invitation from the Cuban government to send part of the national army to Cuba for training was declined. Secretary Baker weighed benefits of quartering troops in the tropics during winter but chose to keep them at home.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cuba
Baker
Tropica
Army mess halls show clean menus and strict daily discipline
A memoir excerpt describes mess sergeants supervising two cooks per company, training at army schools, and a seventy five cent daily officers’ training budget. Menus change daily, meals are plentiful and appetizing, kitchens spotless, and routine inspections are common. staples flow from the commissary to a large, tidy company store-room with local perishables.
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Uncle Sam
Comissary
Mary Woodson Shippey
Southern Woman's Magazine
New Hearing in Jim Smith Case Moves Ahead
Mount Airy GA August 15 A hearing before Judge Emory Speer will continue in the Jim Smith estate dispute over millions left by James M Smith of Oglethorpe County. The order calls for up to fifty elderly witnesses to be examined at Mt Airy to preserve testimony before trial in Augusta.
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Georgia
Clarke County
T. C. Smith
T. W. Wills
T. W. Willis
R. C. Orr
Mount Airy
Jim Smith
Emory Speer
Mt. Airy
Jennings
Zadock Smith
James M. Smith
Oglethorpe County
E. K. Lumpkin
J. J. Strickland
C. P. Martin
Marion Smith
Judge Speer
Mt.Airy
Augusta
Supreme Court
Daniel
de Bone Esse
United States
Woodmen of World Elect New Officers
At a special meeting last night C A Von der Lieth resigned as captain of the Uniform Rank. Frank H Parr named captain and John W Grey named first lieutenant. Von der Lieth to leave for Camp Ogilthorpe soon. Renewed interest aims to sustain the rank’s nationwide reputation.
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C. A. von der Lieth
von der Leith
Camp Ogiethorpe
Frank H. Parr
John W. Grey
Leutenant
C Murphey Candler Re-elected Georgia Railroad Chairman
C Murphey Candler, long serving Georgia railroad commission chair, was re-elected by fellow commissioners. Judge George Hillyer was re-elected as vice chair. Candler, noted as one of the nation’s ablest railroad officials, also chaired efforts to negotiate a new lease of the Western and Atlantic railroad by the Georgia legislature.
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Charles Murphey Candler
Railroad Commission of Georgia
George Hillyer
Candler
Railroad Commission
Georgia
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Funeral for Rev. Dr. G. A. Nunnally Planned in Monroe
The funeral of Rev. Dr. G. A. Nunnally educator and minister will be at first Baptist church in Monroe Georgia Thursday morning. Rev. Mr. Key will conduct. Brief home exercises in Rome precede the funeral train to Atlanta for the night. Nunnally born in Monroe and long-time Athens figure.
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Rome
G. A. Nunnally
Monroe
First Baptist Church
Mr. Key
Atlanta
Dr. Nunnally
Athens
Man Fined for Disorderly Conduct After Bottle Break
Accosted by plain clothes officer under surveillance, Reno Terrell, colored, broke a bottle of liquor on the sidewalk and resisted arrest. He was fined fifteen dollars yesterday morning by the recorder.
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Reno Terrell
Recorder
New Division Created for Embarkation of Troops
Washington reports a general army order establishes a new division on the general staff to manage troop shipments, supplies, and equipment. General Francis Kernan leads the embarkation service with Colonal Chauncey Baker as chief assistant.
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Associated Press
Washington
General Staff
Francis Kernan
Colonal Chauncey Baker
Railroad profits rise while costs surge in 1917 period
Atlanta August 15. Officials reports show railroads earned 11.2 percent more gross during January to May 1917 than 1916, with 18 percent higher operating expenses and 16 percent more taxes. Net operating income fell $25.9 million versus 1916. Judge to observe witnesses in person may grant order.
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Atlanta
Railroads of
America
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Kate Arrington
Bert
RLC
Orr
H. A. Nix
Jim Swinney
Geogia
Janie Moore
Court of Ordinary
Lula Clemmons
Athens Weekly Banner
H. W. White
R. L. Bramblett
J. M. Hodgson
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
Clarke Co
Elbert
Arch
B. Bailey
Sue Spalding
National Nut Growers Convention
PECAN
TNE
Woodmen of World
C. Murphey Candler
R. R
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