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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1918

Page

4

Administrator's Sale and Notices in Clarke County Georgia

Public outcry sale ordered by court on the first Tuesday in January 1919 in Athens for lots 697 and 597 Baxter Street and a Peabody Street lot, as estate of Mrs S A Culp. cash terms. Also notices for claims against Mary B Pittard estate, permanent letters of administration for John R White estate, and various sheriff, probate, and divorce actions in Clarke County. dates in December 1918 and January 1919.

Court of Ords Clarke County Georgia Court House Sether Baxter Strtar Baxter Atreat Hearing Street Baxter Street Peabody Street Coleman Lemon Mra. S Athens Said City of Billups Glenn Avenue T. T. Chandler R. A. Jones Ash Hawkins Bracy le Neely Jim Neely Hattie Lewis

Divorce Petition in Clarke County Superior Court Georgia

Daisy Jordan Simmons petitions for divorce from Jack Simmons in Clarke County Superior Court. Notifies defendant by publication as nonresidents. January term 1919. Also petitions dissolution of Southern Refining Company charter with court hearing and publication. Attorneys MITTLE POWELL SMITH & GOLDSTEIN represent petitioner. J H Hunt sworn as vice president of Southern Refining Company.

George Lewis Clarke Superior Clarke Superior Court the Cour Andrew J. Cobb H. H. Carlton Clarke Supr Austin Bell Anna Long Edney Rhinehart Clarke Superor Honorabie KE. J. Chawford Supr. Court Clarke Co Neal Smith Superio Clarke County Georgia Gloria Smith Jack Simmons Daisy Jordan Simmons Clarke County Superior Court Superior Court E. J. Crawford B.C. W. C. Green & Michael

When the Soldiers of the South Returned

Judge John A. Cobb recalls Confederate soldiers returning home to Americus and Sumter county after the Civil War. He narrates miles Kennedy’s trek from Virginia to Georgia with family and belongings, greeted by a joyous crowd on Forsyth Street near the Confederate monument, highlighting postwar shifts and flag- unity.

John A. Cobb Americus Americas Volunteers Georgia James M. D. King Nathaniel Macon Dudley Miles Kennedy Greene County Virginia Red Hills Carolinas Andersonville Forsyth Street Ansley's Corner Kennedy Americas Worth County Wberry

Petition to publish and dissolve charter in Athens court

The petition orders publication for four weeks in the sheriff advertising paper. It directs all interested to show cause on February 1, 1919, at the Athens courthouse why the prayers should not be granted and the charter surrendered and the corporation dissolved. Filed December 24, 1918 by Clerk E J Crawford.

Georgia Clarke County Joel M. Means R. C. Orr Ori Sdg- Iece Bia Athens Iégreta Andrew J. Cobb C. W.C E. J, Crawford

Georgian Soldier from Watkinsville Dies in War Casualties

Among the Georgians listed last night by the war department from the AEF command was Henry B. Strickland of Watkinsville who died of disease. Others named were Sgt. Floyd C. Welborn of Hartwell wounded severely Lonnie A. Atkinson of Lawrenceville wounded severely and Martin L. Still of Walnut Grove Walton county wounded in action.

War Department Henry B. Strickland Watkinsville Floyd C. Welborn Hartwell Lonnie A. Atkinson Lawrenceville Martin L. Still Walnut Grove Walton County

Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad

Advertises Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles as well as diabetes, back pain, and rheumatism for men and women. Claims bladder regulation for children and mail order availability for $1.25. Includes testimonials and address Dr EB Hall 2296 Olive St St Louis Mo. sold by druggists.

Texas EB. W. Hall Olive Street Louis

Wilson Reviews American Troops at Langres

President Wilson reviewed the American troops at Langres on Langres Plateau near Chaumont as part of a planned program. He traveled by special train to the north coast to sail for England, accompanied by Mrs. Wilson. The article also advertises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for winter coughs and colds.

Chaumont Wilson Langres Mra. Wilson North England Edward Hi T. Frankfort N. J

Thought for the Day on worship through deeds

The piece urges worship by good works and kind acts rather than creeds or words. It extols loving God in action and living in joy of labor, suggesting each person follows their own path and vision under the God of things as they are.

Mrs Isley Praises Chamberlain Tablets For Digestive Help

In a letter from Litchfield Illinois Mrs D W Isley reports using Chamberlains Tablets for stomach disorders and as a laxative she found them quick and effective for indigestion or constipation a good remedy for such troubles.

Stomach trouble relief with Chamberlain's tablets

Mrs L A Drinkard of Jefferson City Me reports that before using Chamberlains tablets she suffered stomach trouble and felt nervous and tired but within a week she had improved in every way, attributing her relief to the remedy.

President Soule Urges Return to College War Service

Dr Andrew M Soule president of the State College of Agriculture writes to undergraduates who left for army or war service urging them to return at once The Atlanta Constitution notes the appeal stresses education to qualify for service and future national needs during postwar readjustment The college offers opportunity for those in uniform to resume regular study and continue their education for the countrys benefit

Stele Agricultural College Atlanta Constitution Andrew M. Soule State College of Agriculture Soule

Sugar Refining Company Gives Life Insurance to 10000 Employees

American Sugar Refining Company announces a Christmas gift of life insurance to its 10,000 employees. Policies range from 500 to 1000 dollars based on service length, with 500 for three months, 600 for a year, and increases up to 1000 for five years or more. The plan accompanies a long standing pension and aims to foster loyalty and cooperation.

New York Evr Waiigs American Sugar Refining Company Earl D. Babst Babst

Cabbage and Onions Raised in South Cabbage and Onions

South Washington, D. C. Dec 25. U S department specialists note large northern crops this year may affect southern acreage plans for cabbage and Bermuda onions. Northern cabbage in nine states seen as 1915 peak. New York and Wisconsin crop up about 22 percent over 1917. Northerngrown onion supply up 9 percent to 1,136,000 bushels, suggesting ample spring 1919 availability. Southern planters urged to factor stock and spring demand in planting decisions.

Washington, D. C U. S. Department of Agriculture New York Wisconsin

Home grown figs for domestic needs

Special to Banner from Washington says the U S Department of Agriculture Bulletin 732 projects that 15 to 16 million pounds of Smyrna figs now imported could be produced domestically in the southwestern states and California. With 10,000 acres planted in central San Joaquin Valley since the war, future yields may render imports unnecessary. Smyrna figs require pollination and caprification, while Adriatic and Mission varieties are common and easier to grow. Experimental expansion suggests figs may be grown in southern states, with fresh market potential in the Southeast, though dry figs favor arid regions.

Banner Washington, D.C Dee Smyrna U. S. Department of Agriculture California Asia Minor San Joaquin America Mission Great Coastal Plain Texas Carolinas Pacific Coast

Montana Goes Dry January 1

Helena reports statewide prohibition takes effect at midnight December 31 marking the end of the treasured western saloon era. The piece notes saloons as early social centers, with barkeeps, cowboys, and gamblers shaping frontier life and local culture.

Associated Prees Helena Mont Montana West Ce Hardy Treasure State Bute Baga

Nerves Restored by Ziron Touted in Old Ad

An old Soperton Georgia testimonial by W T Palmer claims severe nerves and fatigue from “sometime back” were cured by Ziron iron tonic. The ad extols Ziron as a reliable general tonic, promising iron enriched blood, steadier nerves, and brighter appearance with a druggist guarantee.

W.T. Palmer Soperton

Hoover Completes Belgian Survey To Guide Aid

Hoover reports widespread physical damage in Belgium from German forces. The Food Administration plans dispatching 180000 tons of monthly aid including clothing, with applications for more tonnage. Cattle hogs and horses largely vanished, Belgian steel industry damaged, coal mines secured though threatened by explosives.

Associated Press Washington Belgium Food Administration Hoover Iberated

Texas county agents push cane and sirup farming

Texas extension agents launch a drive to grow cane and sorghum for family sirup needs. They report nearly 1000 tons of cane ordered for planting and plan standardizing and centralizing sirup labeling across eastern and central Texas.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary B. Pittard Lucy M. Bishop Mra John R. White Frances White Robert P. White Hugh W. White Ee R. C, Orr Erwin, Erwin & Nix W. FE. Jackson R. C, Orr Zétte L. A. Rhinehart Glovia Smith Ve Robert Patrick Mary Low Patrick Fulton County BAG Air Southern Refining Company State of J. B. Hunt Geo. N. Crane Percy Rich Ty Lapse M. G. Michael Fletchas API American Sugar Refining CO South Extension Service United States Department of Agriculture Texas State Agricultural College Brazos Colorado Extension Department The Texas Agricultural College
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