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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1909

Page

8

Citation and Sale Notices in Clarke County Georgia

Legal advertisements publish a citation to H L Mullins administrator of Mies M E Hale to show cause why discharge and Letters of Dismission should not be granted on the first Monday in September 1909. Also a sale notice for land in Athens to satisfy a Justice Court judgment against J C Arnold, with metes and bounds in Arch Street Booths and adjacent parcels, to be sold at the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in September 1909 for cash.

Georgia Clarke County Court House Athens Arch St J. D. Threlkeld Booth M. L. Todd Ann Davis J. C. Arnold Justice Court F.ra E. L. Johnson Levy D. J. Cook L. C G. M Washington B. Jackson Said County Athens Hardware Company Naomi A. Jackson George H. Thornton

Appointment of M A Born for Moon estate administration

M A Born of Georgia has applied to be administrator of the estate of Miss Collier Moon. Creditors and heirs are cited to appear at the Clarke County Ordinary’s Court at the September term to show cause why permanent letters of administration should not be granted. Witness given by G B Wingfield Sr, Ordinary. August 5, 1909.

Georgia Clarke County M. A Collier Moon Colier Moon M.A G. B. Wingfield Dan H. DuPree Fannie M. DuPree Sacd Court of Ordinary B. Wingfield

Land sales surge across Georgia and Alabama

Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports a busy week with major land sales. In Thomas County Georgia a pine timber tract sold for about 60 000 dollars. Alabama and Georgia investors buy 1 200 acres of hardwood near Dougherty County to build a sawmill planing mill and crates factory. A big mining and railroad company buys land near Birmingham for 225 000 dollars, signaling Developments.

Columbus Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index Thomas County Georgia West Virginia Dougherty County Birmingham Ala Fitsgerald Ita Gadsden Atlanta Huntsville Cedartown Forsyth

Notice of estate pleas and administrator appointments

Plea Hull applies for leave to set lands of Eveline Hull deceased with hearing set for the first Monday in September. August 5, 1909. Also Clarke County notices bidding for lighting and water plant at the County Farm to be opened September 7, 1909 with right to reject bids. Executed August 4, 1904. John B. Gamble Clerk. Executors Naomi A. Jackson and George H. Thornton call creditors to file demands and debts immediate payment. William Jones estate reapplication for Mattie Tuck for administration. petition amended naming Joseph T. Davis as administrator. hearing at September term. August 2, 1909. S. B. Wingfield Sr.

Georgia Clarke County Hull Eveline Hull B. Wingfield Clarke Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues Board of Commissioners C. M. Strahan John B. Gamble W. B. Jackson Naomi A. Jackson George H. Thornton Mattie Tuck William Jones Joseph T. Davis

City Council of Bessemer Exempts New Industries from Tax for Ten Years

The city council of Bessemer Alabama last week passed an ordinance exempting all new industries from taxation for a period of ten years. The measure aims to stimulate development along manufacturing lines and reflects the enterprising spirit of the times.

Bessemer Ala

McCurry Seen As Likely Candidate For Congress

Hon Julian McCurry of Bowersville Georgia, president pro tem and long time state senator, is expected to seek the Eighth district congressional seat in the next primary. He has led in Georgia politics, served in the House, and backed major bills including electing county school commissioners by voters and penalties for false defamatory remarks against a virtuous female.

Bowersville Julian B. McCurry Congress McCurry Georgia House of Representatives Senate General Assembly

Tillman backs state wide prohibition in SC

South Carolina Senator Tillman, speaking in Columbia on August 24, urged the next legislature to pass a state wide prohibition bill. He warned that county dispensary corruption will mirror the old state system and said efforts to change the Clemson College board personnel will fail.

South Carolina Columbia D. C Tillman Anderson Clemson College Board

Modern Woodmen Convention Arrives in Seattle

Seattle hosts one of the season s largest gatherings as the Modern Woodmen of America convene for a two day session. Delegates from across the nation attend with a grand parade competitive drills and a class initiation for 500 candidates highlighted by Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo management.

Seattle Wash Woodmen of America

Virginia Firemen Convene at Hampton for 23rd Annual Meeting

Hampton Va August 25 The twenty third annual convention of the Virginia State Firemen's association opened under favorable conditions. Delegations from across the state attended. Afternoon sessions covered convention business. Parade slated for tomorrow morning with hose races and other prize contests on Friday.

Virginia Firemen Hampton Virginia State Firemen’s Association

Maryland Republicans Nominate Comptroller Candidate In State Convention

Maryland Republicans met in Baltimore on August 26 to nominate a candidate for state comptroller and adopt a campaign platform. The platform focuses on state issues and calls for defeating the suffrage amendment for this fall, which would disfranchise the literate Negro vote.

Baltimore Maryland

Bright's disease or diabetes diagnosis noted

Fragmentary note mentions Bright's disease or diabetes and by ail druggiste. Text is incomplete with unclear context or actions, but indicates a medical condition and a pharmacist reference.

Winnipeg Hosts British Association Of Science Meeting

Winnipeg welcomes about a thousand scientists for the seventy-ninth annual British Association for the Advancement of Science meeting. Sir J J Thomson will become president, delivering an inaugural address at the Walker theatre. The visit includes a two week western Canada tour visiting Regina Moose Jaw Calgary Edmonton Vancouver and Victoria.

Winnipeg Man British Association For the Advancement of Science Walkers J. J. Thomson Francis Darwin Cavendish Laboratory Cambridge University Lana Association Canada Montreal Toronto Sargon Oxford Joseph J. Thomson Regins Moose Jaw Calgary Edmonton Vancouver Victoria

Kidney Health Ad Promotes Doan's Pills in Athens

An old advertisement urges readers to treat kidney troubles with Doan's Kidney Pills and Kidney Remedy. It cites Athens residents, including J. D. Garrison, endorsing the product, and notes Foster-Milburn Co. as the U.S. agent. The copy warns of backache, urinary issues, and risks like diabetes or Bright's disease, promising relief from weak kidneys.

Bright Dean Athens J. D. Garrison Thomas Bt Palmer & Sons Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Officers named for Magoochee Institute

Commerce Ga August 25 Special A called meeting of the trustees of Nacoochee Institute was held at Lula Ga central for trustees from Toccoa Elberton Athens Commerce and Gainesville Officers elected Rev John Knox Colt president and financial agent Prof J E Kelley principal Mrs J E Kelley music and art Miss Kelley primary department Miss Marguerite Newton intermediate department Miss Katherine Logan intermediate department Colt has raised over 4000 in subscriptions to aid extension and the new staff promises success and prosperity under their administration

Commerce Nacoochee Institute Lula Toccoa Elberton Athens Gainesville H. H. Dean E. 1 Bracy Patrick J. D. McPhail Comerces R. L. J. Smith Jesse Lumsden Santee John Knox Colt J. E. Kelley Misa Kelley Marguerite Newton Katherine Logan

Made in England Drunk and Incapable Charge

Joseph Aiken, 36, of Fifteenth and Christian streets, was charged with being drunk and incapable at the Twentieth and Federal Street Station House. He was found on Jackson Street near the Po R T car barn late at night. Officer Howard arrested him and Magistrate Briggs questioned him.

Joseph Aiken Fifteenth Christian Streets Twentieth Federal Street Philadelphia Times Jackson Street Po. R. T Howard Briggs Bergt. Myers England

Miss Upshaw Accepts Stenographer Role in Commerce

Miss Bernice Upshaw of Atlanta arrived in Commerce on Tuesday afternoon and accepted the stenographer job for Colonel R. L. J. Smith. An honor graduate of Bessie Tift College class of 1906, she also graduated from Bagwell's Business College and taught typewriting and shorthand there with high regard from officers and students.

Stenographen Commerce Bernice Upshaw Atlanta R. L. J. Smith Upshaw Bessie Tift College Bagwell Business College Bessie Tift Bagwell’s Business College

North Carolina veterans hold state reunion in Charlotte

The North Carolina capital hosts the annual veterans reunion with Confederate veterans, Sons of Confederate Veterans and other groups gathering from across the state. A morning program featured welcomes by Mayor Hawkins and Col. B. A. Osborne, with responses from Gen. Julian S. Carr and speeches by Chief Justice Walter Clark and Governor T. J. Jarvins, leading to a parade planned for tomorrow led by chief marshal Capt. S. H. Hilton.

North Carolina Charlotte N. C Sons of Svelcome Hawkins Col B. A. Osborne Julian 8. Carr Walter Clark T. J. Jarvin 8. H. Hilton

Citizens Meet For Good Roads In Stone Mountain

Citizens in DeKalb county gather with city councilmen to draft road regulations and pledge to improve the Stone Mountain to Atlanta highway. The movement aims to show Stone Mountain as a model, up to date town on major automobile routes, with better curves and reduced bills.

Stone Mountain DeKalb County DeKalt Atlanta New York

Pickings From Pelice Court Yesterday

The mayor's court met yesterday and swiftly disposed of several violators of city ordinances. Walter Favors, charged with a domestic disturbance, was fined 10 dollars and costs after the court found jealousy caused the quarrel. Gus Waller, accused of drawing a pistol on an officer, received a similar fine and costs after the mayor noted extenuating circumstances and that he did not recognize the officer.

Walter Favors Walter Gus Waller Gus de Ero

Allen's Foot-Ease powder advertises pain relief for feet

An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease painful burning feet, corns, bunions, and sweating. It claims quick relief for tight shoes and swollen tired feet, with a trial package offered for free and mail order options.

Allen Bhoe Olmsted le Roy N. Y

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ghorgia H. L. Mullins Mies E. Jackson State OF Georgia County Clarke Hattie Marcus Chattanooga, Tenn Johnson White John R. White MO. B. Gamble Bob Billups Jorte ‘Billups Georgi Joale Billupe Ald Court C. H. Brand R J. Crawford Said C. Miller Glynn I County Z. W. Oglesby, Sr C. I. Harrell Brooks County Miller Furniture Petiioners Athena Georgis Geo. C. Thomas EE. J. Crawford BE. J. Crawford Superior Court Miller Furniture Company E. J. Crawford John White Morton William J. Hal William J. Hale Cald Eatate Alabama Abbeville Vienna Montezuma Demopolis Gauseu Et Ares Wey Beu Neu Ga Macon Atlants Savannah Sey, Corporstons Wih Seit Mum Capital State B. Wingfield, SR Julian McCurry Ben Tillman Republicans Gan Filey Magoochee Institute John Knox Coit Miss Upshaw Mani Pelice Court
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