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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1911

Page

8

Clarke County to vote on $200000 bonds for courthouse and jail

Clarke County Georgia announces a December 7 1911 election to issue two hundred thousand dollars in bonds to build a courthouse jail and to purchase land. Bonds are 200 in number of 1000 each bearing five percent interest with principal payments staggered 1923 through 1941 and final payoff by 1941. Interest paid semiannually in Gold Coin. Also includes charter application for a secret society by petitioners and clerk certification dated October 26 1911.

Board of Commissioners of Roads and Clarke County Georgia Athens United States Pame Board of Commissioners of Roads Shell Porta of J. M. Hodgson J. T. Pittard W. 8. Holman Corminsiowers Henry C. Tuck Said County E. J. Crawford

Sheriff Sale in Clarke County Georgia

Clarke County sheriff to sell at public auction on the first Tuesday in December during legal hours at the courthouse door the property of Margarett Jones to satisfy a mortgage lien. Items include a mouse colored horse mule named Henry a black mare mule named Nell and a one horse wagon.

Georgia Clarke County Court House Henry Nell Margarett Jones Callaway Bros. Co J. H. Hancock W. B. Jackson

Appointment of permanent administrator for Love A. Wilson estate

Joe H. Wilson has applied to be appointed permanent administrator of the estate of Mrs. Love A. Wilson. The Court of Ordinary will hear the application at the regular term on the first Monday in December 1911. Witnessed by B. Wingfield Sr., Ordinary, on November 4, 1911.

Georgia Clarke County Joe H. Wilson Love A. Wilson Court of Ordinary B. Wingfield

Court notices in Clarke County Georgia 1911 dominant actions

Notice to Selig Bernstein executor of J B Bernstein deceased to appear at the December term 1911 of the Clarke County Court of Ordinary to show cause why title to land should not be granted to Robert Callaway under a bond for title. Also Mary B Nevitt estate seeks leave to sell five shares of Pennsylvania Railroad stock with the December 1911 hearing set.

Georgia Clarke County Selig Bernstein Bernstein Court of Ordinary State of Georgia Robert Callaway Clarke Iim John J. Nevitt C. D. Flanigen Mra Mary B. Nevitt Pennsylvania Railroad Company Mary HB. Nevitt B. Wingfield

Rede Warns on Election Fairness in Waycross Mayoral Race

Special to the Banner. In Waycross Georgia Henry W Reed, one of three mayoral hopefuls, vows to prosecute any underhand practices discovered during the election. He also criticizes Mayor John M Cox for his administration and for not attending a recent mass meeting he had called.

Waycross Henry W. Rede Reed

Mail Carrier Finds Kidney Pills Cure Back Pain

Fred Duebfen of Atchison Kansas reports kidney and bladder trouble worsened by heavy mail loads. He began Foley Kidney Pills and says the pills fully relieved his kidney pain and backache, restoring his health. Available at all druggists.

Fred Dueb Fen Atchison, Kas Foley

Nat Goodwin Stars In The Captain At Colonial

Nat Goodwin headlines the three act comedy The Captain by Broadhurst and Carey. The Manila set and a romance with Mrs Barton drive lively, clean humor as Goodwin leads a large company including Margaret Moreland and Alice May at the Colonial next Wednesday.

Nat C Goodwin America Geo. H Broadhurst Charles T. Carey Manila China John Hastings United States Anna Jefferson Lorimer Capt. Hastings Hastings Lorimer Barton Hastings Constabulary Mr. Goodwin Margaret Moreland Miss Moreland Alice May Evelyn Foabin Geo. Osbourne Arthur 8 Hull Sidney, Pracey James Guy Usher Edward Ewald George B. Berrell Robert Harward Christie Daniel R Awe. Goodwin Colonial

Gainesville chair factory plans large operation in city

Messia Rare Banks of Gainesville and Forrest Additon of Flowery Branch secure stock for a 2000000 chair factory. The plant will produce 800 chairs daily with a 500 dollar weekly payroll and employ 40 to 60 workers. A new building will be built. Amber of North Georgia will be used. Additon will keep his Flowery Branch plant operating.

Gainesville Messia Rare Banks Forrest Addiion Flowery Branch North Georgia Banks Additom

Letter endorses J B Gamble for Western circuit solicitor general

A Columbus business leader J A Kirven writes to M G Michael in Athens endorsing J B Gamble for solicitor general of the Western circuit. He cites Gamble's integrity, church involvement, and past work ethics including choosing religion over employment, and notes his Mason and Temple support.

Columbus Col Michael J. A. Kirven M. G. Michael J. B. Gamble Athens Western Circuit Court Gamble Crittenden

Full Regiment for Atlanta

Atlanta plans a full militia regiment within city limits within weeks. Seven Atlanta companies and five outside ones exist. Grady Cadets German company and Marist graduates form new Atlanta units. Grady Cadets lead with about fifty sworn, Germans around forty, Marist near forty. one more company to fill, Col. Pomeroy to finalize. Armory remodeling and gymnasium expansion planned. social life to play larger role.

Atlanta Gate City Grady Marist Munster Col. Pomeroy Canciea Harrison Jones

Electric chair urged for Georgia execution reform

Atlanta November 29 Georgia may replace hanging with the electric chair within a year A legislator plans to introduce a bill supporting the switch Based on data from R C Turner city electrician who studied Sing Sing and Richmond chairs and witnessed executions but refused to view Beattie He argues electricity offers a faster less painful death and foresees widespread abolition of hanging as a humane advance.

Atlanta Georgia R. C. Turner City Electrician Joe Hill Hal Ging Sing United States Turner Richmond Henry Clay Beattie Turter Union

Jackson County Democratic Executive Committee Meets

Jefferson Ga November 23 The Jackson County Democratic Executive Committee met at the courthouse to plan the December 7 primary for governor and commissioner of commerce and labor. District managers and clerks will be appointed by each district and serve loyally. Two district committee posts were filled Talmo and Center. The group will reconvene December 6 to consolidate votes and finalize business. Cited endorsement Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Mrs L B Arnold of Denver for coughs and bronchial trouble.

Jefferson Democratic Executive Committee Jackson County Court House J. O. Bennett Towit C. L. Bryson Harrisburg W. P. Boggs Newtown J. T. Colle Minish H. O. Willford Millers W. M. Tolbert Cunnigham B. P. Holder Randolph Duke Houses Carl Niblack Chandlers J. W. Rose Santa Fe L. D. Nicholson Roxy Clarksboro B. L Whelcher J. Bell Commerce and Labor S. Duke Talmo Center J. H. A. Simmons D. P. Mathews Center District Tam Chamberlain

Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Patent Remedy Claim

An advertisement claims Pazo Ointment cures piles in 6 to 14 days and promises relief from itching burning and protruding hemorrhoids. It asserts a druggist endorsement and urges readers to try the product for quick relief.

Burglary at Empire Steam Laundry Steals 16

A burglar entered the Empire Steam Laundry on Clayton street, opened the cash register, and escaped with about $16. He used a side washroom door, moved through four rooms to the front, and carried a heavy register weighing 50 to 75 pounds to the basement. A footprint in ash near the engine room and two checks were left behind.

Empire Steam Laundry Clayton Street Lumpkin Street

Railway to install two metallic telephone circuits

The Southern Railway organizes its forces for months to erect two metallic telephone circuits and install station equipment between Knoxville and Chattanooga for dispatching trains by telephone. Work begins December 1 under the Superintendent of Telegraph in Washington D. C.

Knoxville, Tenn Southern Railway Knoxville Chattanooga Washington, D. C

LaGrange Hotel Fire Wipes Out Part of Building

Waycross Ga Nov 29 The La Grange hotel a leading South Georgia structure suffered a 25000 loss from fire. Firefighters kept the blaze from reaching the main hotel while smoke filled the block and confined the fire to the business wing before extinguishing it.

Waycross LaGrange South Georgia

North Mississippi Conference of Methodist Episcopal Church Session Opens

The North Mississippi Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South gathered in Macon Mississippi on November 29 under the call of President W L Duren of Tupelo. Bishop Wilson of Baltimore will preside over the weeklong session.

Macon Miss North Mississippi Methodet Episcopal Church South W. L. Duren Tupelo Wilson Baltimore

FIGHTERS IN THE "PINK" FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE

Ad Wolgast and Freddie Welsh, set for the Vernon arena bout tomorrow, have paused training and await the bell. Both fighters predict victory while observers expect a full duration contest. The report notes strong public interest and confidence in a close fight. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is recommended for coughs and colds.

Los Angeles Calif Ad Wolgast Freddie Welsh Vernon Arena Concensus Tt Foley

Longman & Martinez Paints Advertises Value and Longevity

An old advertisement from Longman & Martinez promotes L and M Pure Paints claiming high durability and a 15 to 35 year repaint interval. It cites mixing linseed oil to produce about one gallon of paint costing $1.60 and stresses reliable paint for general use. The message urges requesting Money Saver Price List No 0 from the New York address.

L&m Longman & Martinez L. & M. Pure John L. Arnold Longman & Martines P. O New York

Women voters loom in Los Angeles mayoral race

In Los Angeles the November campaign centers on women who will vote for the first time in a December 6 mayoral election. Socialists led by Job Harriman and Mayor George Alexander clash as more than 85 000 women are registered and males rally to influence the outcome.

Tery Job Harriman George Alexander Los Angeles Calif California MacNamaras George Alexander Preazat Joh Harriman Ciasisis Harriman Party

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tate Wright Superior Court Sata County B. M. Smith C. K. Range Scott C. B. Dean W. M. Jordan Ponts Nat Goodwin the Captain G. M Portain J.B. Gamble Jackson County Committee PPI Methodist Episcopal Conference
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