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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1906

Page

2

Divorce Suit and Libel Notice in Clarke County

Legal advertisements record multiple items from Clarke Superior Court in 1906. Notices include a total divorce suit filed by Will Henry Adams alias Will Henry Jones against Susan Cole Adams alias Susan Cole Jones, a libel for divorce prevailing for Sallie Rowe against Jenks Rowe, and a proposed incorporation of The Athens Cooperative Live Stock Insurance Co. with details on scope, location, and publication notice.

Clarke Superior Court Will Henry Adams Will Henry Jones Susan Cole Adams Susan Cole Jones Clarke County C. H. Brand Clark Superior Court Superior Court Jenks Rowe Scott Echols Marcellus Campbell J.S. King & Company Said County King & Company Vas John Parham State OF Georgia Court House East Broad Street City of Athens Tom Eberhart Joel Dean Will Saye John A. Baye Talmage Hardware Company John A. Saye John W. Wier

The Southern Cooperative Live Stock Insurance Company

Petitioners seek a 30 year Georgia charter for a cooperative livestock insurer based in Athens, with no capital stock, common seal, rights to real and personal property, and bylaw powers. Also sought are notices of sale and various Clarke County real estate actions and administrator appointments.

Clarke Athens State of Georgia Athens Co- Operative Live Stock Insurance Co Elmer J. Crawford Cobb Lampkin A. A. McDuffte West W. P. Jackson Clarke County Phillip Cook Georgia J.-F. Holland L. J. Galasert Jno N. Booth W. T. Bush J. J. Booth Lexington Oglethorpe County Salt State Southern Co-Operative Live Stock Insurance Company Anutund Southern Cooperative Live Stock Insurance Company United States C. L. J. Gaissert MO. N. Booth Joh H. Booth F. Holland William W. Mackall T. M. Cunningham, Jr H. W. Johnson W. V. Davis J. H. Straus George H. Richter C. L. Heller Chatham County William . Eppes B. B. Eppes E. L. Douglass Hall Athens Terminal Company Broad Street Foundry Street Seaboard Air Line Railway Countty of County of

San Francisco Society Scandal Ties Mrs Curtis to Negro Doctor Wife

Frisco society is shaken by the revelation that Mrs. A. M. Curtis, who came from Washington with war department credentials to aid relief work, is the wife of a Negro physician in Washington. Her Indian heritage and social ties with many in town raise questions about her reception when she returns. Red Cross official praise contrasts with the social uproar. Also contains a note on health remedy and a call for a county police force.

San Francisco Cal A. M. Curtis Washington War Department National Capital Curtis Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Southern Railway Eyes Immigrant Lands and Expansion

Washington dispatch reports H B Waernicke of the Land and Industrial Department touring Southern trade centers to promote the rail line’s land development plan. Accompanied by Chase and Henderson, he outlines Portland goals to place agents in markets and attract immigrants, with excursions from the Northwest boosting settlement efforts and regional cooperation with boards of trade.

Washington Southern Railway H. B. Waernicke Land and Industrial Department Atlanta Mobile Larae Charles 8. Chase Western St. Louis W. L Waernicke United States Ohio Board of Trade Southland State of Georgia Europe America

Electric storm devastates Gainesville Ga

A severe local electrical storm hit Gainesville on August 28 plunging the town into darkness for hours. Cars halted and power lines failed, recalling the June 1903 tornado. The event disrupted daily life and left residents alarmed as emergency services and streets were left without light or function.

Qainesville Gainesville

Large Rise in Georgia Property Values in 1906 Tax Returns

Atlanta reports a dramatic rise in Georgia tax returns for 1906, up more than 46.6 million dollars from 1905. County digests show 40.4 million of the gain, with corporation returns adding about 4.9 million. total digests reach 535.3 million and corporate returns 89.2 million, signaling statewide property valuation growth not seen since before the Civil War. The six year increase totals over 190 million, with counties like Murray, Stewart, and Houston showing notable gains.

Atlanta Georgia Jenkins Toombs Murray County Stewart Houston

Electric Bitters praised by Illinois man for cure

The End of The World tale credits Electric Bitters with ending B. H. Wolfe's long kidney trouble and general debility. He claims two years of suffering cured, noting relief from stomach liver and kidney complaints, blood issues, headaches, dizziness, and weakness. Sold by local druggists for 50 cents with guaranteed quality.

B. H. Wolfe Bear Grove W. J. Builth & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Also Mentioned on This Page

E. J. Crawford Superior Court of Clark County Dupree Hunnicutt Sallie Rowe Philip Cook Secrrtary of State A. A. McDuffie H. 8. West W. P. Jack Couney Athens Weekly Banner & Newspaper Athens Cooperative Danner Hancock Avenue Athes John B. Gamble Ving Brown B. Wingfield, SR Clarke County, Ga Cheatham Rebecca D. Swann Sald Geor J. H. Etrous William E. Eppes E. B. Eppes BE. L. Douglass Athens, Ga Talbott Columbia Supply CO Columbia Gal Govec Dental College Cesennes Atlanta Post Graduate Dental School W. S. Conway Manacen Steiner-Emery Balding Galveston Uplanda W. Good- Joe Dutton St Waco Texas Dr. King Neale
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