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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1912

Page

8

Notice to debtors and creditors and Webb-Crawford Company charter request

Legal advertisements warn creditors to present claims against J D Lester estate in Clarke County Georgia and announce an application to form THE WEBB-CRAWFORD COMPANY in Athens Georgia with capital stock of 25000 dollars, powers to expand, buy sell real and personal property, and seek charter amendments, then an administrator's sale of Clarke County lands on a January date in 1933.

J. D. Lester Clarke County Beulah Lester Georgia Superior Court Said County C. N. Hodgson J. M. Howell W. C. Pitner Webb-Crawford Company Athens Court of Ordinary Georgina Narcisso Dunaway B. Dunaway

Foley Kidney Pills Relieve Kidney Troupes Says Corner Man

Corner Georgia testimonial by R B Villiford No 4 writes he suffered kidney trouble and frequent bad attacks. After trying many medicines he began Foley Kidney Pills and they relieved him every time, giving more benefit than any prior remedy.

Lands and deeds in Clarke County and Athens sale notice

Legal notices describe land parcels in Clarke County Georgia including tracts by E T Brown and J N Wier to E T Brown, a 1165 acre parcel, two Clarke County tracts, and a 66 1-4 acre tract, with sale to pay debts. Also notices for leave to sell land for guardians and estates, orders for permanent administrator of James R Crane, and city marshal sale of property to satisfy paving claims in Athens.

G. W. Eppes C. H. McElroy Pickerell J. N. Wier E.T. Brown Mitchell's Bridge Said Bridge Big Road E. T. Brown Mitchell Jesse Howard T. J. Eppes Couch M. Stern Georgia Clarke County Court House Athens Clarke J. D. Moss E. J. Bondurant Mra. E. C. Gibson Lumpkin Street E. C. Gibson Turner J. Bondurant K. J. Bondurant Fifa City of Athens J.D. Moss E. J Cook Bald Bel Wold Paul Pavisich T. B. Wooten

Shooting of Meister Still a Mystery

Special to the Banner reports John R. Meister was found shot in the head at his Atlanta home and lying in a pool of blood. Initial claims he shot himself were rejected by police who seek a simpler explanation. Meister is expected to recover.

Atlanta John R. Meister Allence Meister

Woman saves husband at Moreland crossing. foot lost to locomotive

Mrs Crowley rushed onto the Moreland avenue grade crossing to rescue J B Crowley from an oncoming locomotive. His foot was crushed and later amputated at a local hospital while Mrs Crowley suffered serious bruising with no broken bones. The item also notes an ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claiming it cures colds and helps prevent common diseases in children.

Atlanta J. B. Crowley Loomis Street Moreland Avenue

Odd Fellows Hold Home Coming Exercises At Colonial Theater

On Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock the Home Coming exercises of the Odd Fellows will begin. Grand Treasurer C A Von der Lieth will preside. The program includes opening lodge, processions to Colonial Theater, band music, prayers, memorials for departed brothers, and an address by Robt T Daniel Deputy Grand Sire on Odd Fellowship.

Odd Fellows C. A. von der Lieth Grand Lodge of Georgia Clayton and Jackson Street Colonial Theater Washington Street C. A von der Lieth England W. M. Saye Sovereign Grand Lodge of the World Odd Fellowship E. L. Hill

Turkeys Wanted for Cash at College Ave Store

Advertises highest cash price for fat turkeys delivered within ten days to 765 College Ave, S. B. Jossey.

College Ave S. B. Jossey

Paid for Cussing Over the Phone

Clarence English prize fighter was fined 25.25 dollars in Atlanta police court after a telephone operator and another party testified he cursed over the wires. He denied the swearing in court, but the recorder upheld the fine.

Atlanta Clarence English English

Noted men address waterway meet in capital

Washington D C Dec 5 Special to the Banner The second day of the annual National Rivers and Harbors Congress opened with growing delegate attendance Prominent speakers included Secretary of War Stimson Senator Townsend Michigan Senator Simmons North Carolina Mayor Fitzgerald Boston Mayor Donnelly Trenton Harold P McCormick Chicago W Hodgson Portland Ore and S M Sparkman chairman of the House rivers and harbors committee

Washington, D. C National Rivera and Harbora Congress Stimson Townsend Michian Simmons North Carolina Fitzgerald Boston Donnelly Trenton Harold P. McCormick Chicago W. Hodgson Portland Ore

Woodward Wins Atlanta City Election Quietly

In Atlanta on election day Mayor elect Woodward won by a decisive margin against Aldine Chambers. The Socialist ticket led by H. C. Henderson gathered only a couple hundred scattered votes and failed to seriously challenge the Democratic nominees, despite rumors of plots against Woodward.

Atlanta Woodward Jim Woodward Aldine Chambers H. C. Henderson Comell

Performance for White People in Atlanta Police Court

Atlanta, Dec. 5. The police court session opened with no defendants or prisoners of color, the bailiff remarking there was a wary nigger that. The gallery was deserted and the session shortened, a performance for white people only. The monthly divorce court is described as the biggest local court event.

Atlanta Atlanas

Mexican Mustang Liniment Promotes Safe Fast Relief

An old time promotes Mexican Mustang Liniment as a safe sure cure for livestock and human ailments. The ad claims oils absorb through bone, beats alcohol liniments, and praises its use for cuts sprains and injuries keeping horses and stock in good condition.

Nitrogenous Fertilizer Resources in the United States

President Taft cites a study on fertilizer resources and by product synthesis from coal. Ammonium sulphate could reach 640000 tons annually, but 1910 output was 35124 tons, with 1911 imports at 103749 tons valued at 5.3 million dollars. By-product ovens expand, boosting production and reducing waste.

Taft United States Senate South Germany England Pennsylvania West Virginia Alabama

Electric Bitters praised by Lewisburg resident

Ghout for Joy thanks C B Rader of Lewisburg West Virginia for Elec tric Bitters saying they cured a ten year stomach trouble and rheumatism. The ad touts relief for dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney poisons with a guarantee satisfaction and price in cents at local stores W J Smith & Bros and H R Palmer & Sons.

C. B. Rader Lewisburg W. Va W. J. Smith & Bros H. R. Palmer & Sons

Economic and Social Laboratory at Athens Normal School

The Georgia Club at Athens Normal School engages 150 volunteers from faculty and students to study Georgia's social and economic conditions. County surveys span 36 counties, influencing country schools, with 610 graduates predominantly teaching rural areas. The program broadens curriculum, inspires civic conscience, and prompts other colleges to imitate the Georgia Club model.

New England Journal of Education Georgia Athens Georgia Club E. C. Branson Bibb County Centreville

Insurance Co op to retire from business in Georgia

Rome Georgia December 6 through a large deal the affairs of the Co Op erative Agency Company will be liquidated the State Mutual Life Insurance Company gives the agency $1 000 000 in income certificates and the latter surrenders its renewal commission contract these certificates will be distributed to stockholders as assets are realized the company will wind up and go out of business Also an advertisement notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by druggists for coughs and colds sold by dealers.

Rome Co-Operative Agency Company State Mutual Life Insurance Company Co-Operative Company

Ty Cobb's Father-in-law to Be County Official

Augusta Ga Dec 5 On January 1 F B Pope and L A Berckmans will retire from the board of county commissioners and their successors chosen last August will be inducted. R O Lombard and A J Twiggs will be the new members. Lombard is very wealthy and is Ty Cobb's father-in-law. The board also decided not to pursue the grand jury recommendation to float 2000000 in road improvement bonds.

TY Cobb Augusta F. B. Pope L. A. Berckmans Board of County Commissioners R. O. Lombard A. J. Twiggs Lombard

Atlanta Population Tops 217000 in New City Directory

Atlanta officials estimate the city population on December 15, 1912, at 217,000, up 60,000 since the last government census. This is the 37th issue of the Atlanta directory, the first issued in 1859 showed 17,000 residents.

Atlanta At Tanta

Fallo a Foul Plot Ad Promises Health Fix

An old style ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills claiming to force right action of stomach liver and bowels to end distress. The pitch urges purchase at W J Smith Bros and H R Palmer Co with a 25 cent price and small print advertising notes.

Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bros H. R. Palmer & Bong Adrt

National Civil Service Reform Association Meets in Milwaukee

Dr Charles W Eliot of Harvard presides at the annual meeting in Milwaukee with many national civil affairs figures in attendance. Sessions close with a banquet tomorrow night where prominent speakers will be heard. A Des Moines man recovered from muscular rheumatism after using Chamberlains Liniment, saving money on treatment.

Milwaukee Wis Charles W. Eliot Harvard University National Civil Service Reform Association

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Oconee J. A. Eppe John Weir Joseph Atems J. A Teorgia James Parks Albert Parke Malinday Billups James Parke Albert Parka Ceorgia James R. Crane Caid B. Wingfield Emily Dunaway Chamberain LO. O. F Bro. Robt T. Daniel Williams and Glenn Lodges Deeser Lyon Mfs. CO South Fifth St Brooklyn,n International Agricultural Walton Bldg. Corporation Atlanta, Ga Athens Normal School New England Insurance Cocern Chamberlain Des Moines Hot Springs Jall Advt Empire Building J. P. Bottenfield
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