Administrator's Sale and Divorces in Clarke County
Public sale ordered by Clarke county Court of Ordinary on the first Tuesday in January 1919, including parcels at 697 Baxter street and 597 Baxter street with adjacent parcels. Also multiple libel for divorce notices to George Lewis and others, and a sheriff sale of property in Athens for P S Bracy. administration and probate notices for Mrs Mary Pittard and John White estates.
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Court of Ordinary
Clarke County
Georgia
Court House
Baxter Street
Haring Street
A. Culp
Peabody Street
Colepean
Lemon
George Lewis
Clarke Superior Court
Andrew J. Cobb
H. H. Carlton
Clarke Supr
Astin Bell
Hattie Lewis
Clarke Superior Centre
Said
Saras
Andrew J.cobb
Anna Long Edney Rhinehart
Anne Long Edney Rhineart
Andréw J. Cobb
J. .Chawford
Supr
Court Clarke Co
Glovia Smith
Neal Smith
Superio
ER. J. Crawford
Erwin, Ruakor & Nix
Daisy Jordan Simmons
Jack Simmons
Clarke County Superior Court
Superior Court
B. J. Crawford
C. W. C. Green & Michael
Israel
John R. White
R. C. Orr
Erwin, Erwin & Nix
Robert Patrick
Mary Lou Patrick
iClerk
Athens
Said County
Towit
Billups
Glenn Avenue
T. T. Chandler
R. A. Jones
Chandler
Wash Hawkins
Bracy
City Court of
Markets in New York Cotton Prices Steady at Close
The exchange shows Tome middling at 28.75e with steady, and middling near 28.50 in London terms. Close figures list 25.05, 24.00, 32.62, 20.40, and 26.56 alongside Liverpool and Chicago quotations.
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New York
Tome
Chicago
Few Escape From Common Colds This Winter
The article notes most people catch a cold in winter and suggests Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helps, advising to follow bottle directions to recover quickly. It mentions many families have used it for years during colds and flu.
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Chamberlain
Georgia Hero Captain Macon C Overton Killed in Action
Major casualty list from Washington reports includes Captain Macon C Overton of Union Point, Ga. among the killed in action. The Georgia roster spans sergeants and privates from Marietta to Surrency, with numerous names of towns such as Moultrie, Gainesville, Covena, Albany, Savannah, and Dalton.
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Macon C. Overton
Union Point
William Hf
Orr
Marietta
O’bee Hutchinson
Moultrie
Daniel McKenney
Gainesville
Wille Brannen
Halcyondale
Phillip Rowe
Tifton
Wil
Addington
Eastandlee
Dan Marin
Dawson
Archie
John J. Kemp
Hawkinsville
Frank Person
Surrency
Louis E. Hughes
Dougherty
Wilmer V.—Waits
Fors
James Wiggins
Cordele
John OC
Spense
Atlanta
Napoleon Parker
Cecil
Angon J. Smith
Quitman
Charles E. Harper
Macon
Frank Fordham
Metter
Butler Hughes
Statenville
Plomar C. Mahaffey
Young Cane
Walter Rhodes
Hartwell
Thomas W. Ayers
Ashland
Charlee P. Bet
Mr. McPherson
George M. Cupp
Dalton
Arline B. Kendall
Seeee Penne Bbib
Georgia
William Herren
Anton K. Brittain
Douglasville
Roy W. Connor
Ringgold
John F. Thompson
Somerville
Tom Collins
Beideville
Andrew Young
Summer
Willie B. Jones
Augusta
Knox F. Thompson
LaGrange
John Johnson
Lyerly
Alexander Blackshear
Erick
Benjamin A. Dye
Btellaville
Robert Ray
Plainsville
Jesse H. Sanders
Cochran
Moses L Williamson
Washington
Alvertis Smith
Griffin
Mohntz Fuller
Edgar Freeland
Lincolnton
Marine Corps
Peseh
Overton
Judge Cobb Writes Letter on Belgium Trade History
The Macon Telegraph excerpt reprints Judge John A. Cobb of Americus recalling the 1837 legislative act creating a Board of Agriculture and Economy and Howell Cobb’s role in initiating direct trade with Belgium. He notes the Belgium Fair of 1860 in Macon, Belgium’s wartime sacrifice, and urges Georgia to promote Made in Belgium goods while reflecting on the high cost of Christmas.
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Macon
John A. Cobb
Americus
Howell Cobb
Thia
Mra
Board of Agriculture
Thomas B. King
Thomas C. Spalding
James H. Cooper
William C. Daniel
George Twiggs
Paul Fitzsimmons
Roger L. Gamble
R. W. Habersham
Augustus
Clayton
George M. Troup
Georgia
Houston County
Belgium
South
Harry C. Robert
Holland
Savannah
France
England
Negro Cabman Held Up In East Athens
Pomp Wilson, an aged cab driver in East Athens, was robbed by an unknown Black man who ordered him to stop at a dark street location. The rear passenger, masked and armed with a pistol, demanded the cab fare and money from Wilson.
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Pomp Wilson
Wilson
Commerce Odd Fellows Elect Officers for 19
Commerce Lodge No. 30 I O O F in Commerce Georgia has elected Grover C Cheek Noble Grand Grover Seagraves Vice Grand R C Niving Financial Secretary F H Aderholt Treasurer and J B Watson Trustee for next year The appointive officers will be announced soon The lodge enjoyed large attendance at its last meeting and the selections received widespread commendation from members.
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Commerce
O. O. F. Haa
Grover C. Cheek
Noble Grand
Grover Seagraves
R. C. Niving
F. H. Aderholt
J. B. Watson
Winterville Social News Highlights Local Visitations
Miss Maggie Bailey visits near Washington while Misses Noells host. Mr and Mrs Jones in Augusta with daughter Sarah heading to Red Cross canteen work in New York and France. Harold Meyer family guests of Dora Meyer over weekend. Camp Gordon visitors include Broadus Colle and Robert Anthony. Mrs Gaines sick in Chattanooga and T N Gaines ill at Camp Greenleaf. Recital guests and Winterville social updates follow as locality grows. Major Kroner family to arrive from Camp Dodge for holidays. J Harold Winter relocates to Birmingham, J B Winter rents home to Massey.
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Maggie Bailey
Washington
Missey Noells
W. A. Jones
Colle
A. T. Harper
Augusta
Jones
Sarah Jones
New York
France
Miss Jones
Red Cross
Harold D. Meyer
Harold, Jr
Dora Meyer
Howard Pittard
Ft. McPherson
Robert Anthony
Broadus Colle
Camp Gordon
T. N
Gaines
Chattanooga
Camp Greenleaf
Misa Dora Noell
Mine Clartt
R. D. Shaw
Louisa Kroner
McEvoy
Lois Pittard
Lucy Linton
Athens
J. T. Pittard
D. I. Winter
Doc Ward
Arnoldsville
Winterville
Hayer A, Kroner
Young Con
Will
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Iowa
F. H. Kroner
J. Harold Winter
Birmingham
J. B. Winter
Psychology of the Christmas Stocking Reflections
A Commercial Appeal piece urges readers to view the Christmas stocking as a life metaphor. It links daily acts to the future Christmas of Eternity, noting how tiny deeds shape our inner store of gentleness and regret.
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Santa
Jean
Christ
Mrs Chapman Delivers Thirteen Lectures in Athens
Mrs Woodallen Chapman of New York, a War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities representative, spoke to mothers teachers business women and girls during a week in Athens. She presented scientific talks plus a notable biological film at the Strand theater and many were unable to hear due to illness. A movement is formed among local mothers and teachers to invite her back for spring lectures.
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Strand Theater
War Savings Stamps Grow in Statewide Sales
In Georgia the War Savings Stamp drive intensifies with officials predicting 95 percent of pledges redeemed. Hucling Davis of the treasury notes 98 percent redemption in the twelfth district. Bleckley County conducts house-to-house canvassing boosting redemptions and cash. Women appear to lag behind the campaign.
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Atlanta
Hucling Davis
United States Treasury Department
Bleckley
National Land Settlement Plan Aims to Aid Returning Soldiers
Oregon Agricultural College professor D Scudder travels to Washington to push a state plan for returning soldiers and other citizens to obtain land and start farms. Each district program will be shown on a model farm with credit for land stock buildings and equipment. the first unit in Polk county covers 60 acres at $100 per acre.
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Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Oregon
Deestates
D. Scudder
Washington
Scudder
Land Sett Hem
Judge Speer in Critical Condition at Macon Hospital
United States Judge Emory Speer of the Southern District of Georgia underwent an operation in a Macon hospital. His condition was described as critical tonight as 40 family members were hurriedly summoned to his bedside. earlier he showed some improvement after recent illness and an intended transfer to Baltimore was reconsidered.
Harber Heads Commerce K of P Lodge in Georgia
Commerce, Georgia December 12. Officers of the Pythian Lodge were elected last Monday night for the new term. H R Harber as C c A Douglas Bolton as V C J B Waddell as Pres P W Sheppard as K of R and S Jno B Mardman M of W T J Sutan M of E W B Rice 4 of A H C Carrington J G W Cartledge G and H B Carracker Trustee. The elected officers are highly regarded and support for growth is expected under their tenure.
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Commerce
K Pythian Lodge
H. R. Harber
C. c
A. Douglas Bolton
V. C
J. B. Waddell
P. W. Sheppard
Jno
B. Mardman
T. J. Sutan
W. B. Rice
H. C. Carrington
J. G
W. G. Cartledge
H. B. Carracker
Red Cross Christmas Roll Call urged in Athens
An October gift guide promotes Red Cross membership as the best Christmas present for Athens boys in the army navy and war victims worldwide. The drive runs December 16 to 23 with delivery on Christmas Eve via a cable to General Pershing signaling united support and full Red Cross service for every enrolled adult by the holiday.
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Athens
Red Cross
Army
Navy
American Red Cross
Pershing
United
France
High Seas
Lest We Forget This Christmas Tide
A plea to shoppers to decide quickly on purchases and avoid lengthy chats with sales staff. The note urges greeting strangers on the street, reducing store crowds, and easing tax burden on salespeople. A customer’s distraction led to delayed service, illustrating the point.
Red Cross Posters Catch Eyes in Store Windows
Beautiful Red Cross posters adorn many store windows and are praised as exquisite art. They convey hope to suffering humanity and invite passersby to sign the Christmas Roll.
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RED Cross
Mrs Isley Praises Chamberlain Tablets for Stomach Trouble
In a recent letter Mrs D W Isley of Litchfield Illinois says she has used Chamberlain's Tablets for disorder of the stomach and as a laxative and found them quick and sure relief. If you are troubled with indigestion or constipation these tablets will do you good.
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Mra. Lsley
D. W. Isley
Litchfield
Candidacy announced for state senate seat in new Clarke Oglethorpe Wilkes district
A candidate declares run for state senate representing the newly created Clarke Oglethorpe and Wilkes district. The announcement appeals to voters in Clarke, Oglethorpe, and Wilkes counties and notes a special election to be called by the powers. The message emphasizes seeking the voters approval to represent them in the senate.
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Clarke, Oglethorpe and
Wilkes
Powernar
Clarke, Ogiethorpe Ead
Wilkes Counties
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E. C. Potts
Mary B. Pittard
Lucy M. Bishop
Liverpool
John W. Cobb
Bogart Alsoon
General Pershing
American Expeditionary Forces
Seeeene
Teres
Seeee Tal
J. A. Cobb
the Agricultural Society
H.C. L
East
ODD Fellows
O. O. F. Lodge
Winterville Social News
Norfolk
H.R. Harber
Commerce K. OF P
Knights OF
Pythias
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