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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1916

Page

4

Clarke County Georgia Legal Notices and Administrators Sales

Clarke County Georgia notices announce administrator and guardian actions. J Thomas Heard seeks discharge from Lucy Gates estate. Hattie F Smith guardian application for Rosa Brooks. Nellie P Edwards guardianship for Edwards children. Senie Morris administratrix sale of Burrel Morris estate with property in Athens and Shoal Creek area. W A Edwards estate sale includes land and personal property. R L Pittman and George S Shewell estates also set for sale. Notices specify dates, parcels, and legal representation.

Georgia Clarke County J. Thomas Heard Lucy Gates R. C. Orr Hattie F. Smith Rosa Brooks Georgia Brooks Shoal Creek James Crowley W. A. Edwards Sidney Boley Puryear Place Shoal Creek Gin Company Said Athens and Godfrey Corner Crowley Doll Daisy Dina Bill Dan Sam Della Mike Ida Nick V. A. Edwards D. Tribble Said County John B. Gamble

Application to Sell and Reinvest in Athens Property

Notice declares intent to apply to Clarke County Superior Court judge H Brand in Athens on January 13 1917 for an order to sell and reinvest a one fourth undivided interest in a lot fronting Jackson Street between River and Hoyt streets in Athens Georgia.

State OF Georgia Clarke County Court House Said County Burrel Morris Towit Athens Georgia Dearing M. B. Morton Lewis Watkins Henry Roberts Deu Pree Hunniscutt Sol Flatau Superior Court DeuPree Hunnicutt Myer Stern Burel Morris Senie Morris Bar- Tel Morris John B. Gamble Clarke Court of Ordinary R. L. Pittman Athens and Jefferson Road State Normal School Slaughter Camak Alice L. Pitman Jackson Street O'Callaghan George Collins College Avenue Young Ida L. Chamberlain George S. Shewell Chai, H. Brand City of Hoyt

Quiet Christmas Observed in Jefferson Georgia

Jefferson residents celebrated a calm holiday with church services led by Rev. F. N. Langford and an evening Christmas tree at the school auditorium. A basket for the poor drew a generous contribution as business and schools prepare to resume normal activities Monday, with merchants taking inventory and spring work set to begin.

Jefferson Presbyterian Church F. N. Langford Methodist Church

Avoid This. We Often Discard the Wrong Cards

A reflective column on friendships and misjudgments in choosing whom to trust. It compares social choices to card games, noting that misreads can lead to discarded relationships and lessons about better selection and loyalty. The piece emphasizes caution and empathy.

Lodge Directory and Knights of Pythias notices

Directory of lodges listing Elmo Lodge K of P No. 40 Athens Glenn Lodge No. 75 and others with meeting nights and places in Clayton Street Ode Pellows Hall Max Joseph Building and Masonic Hall. Includes officers and visiting brethren invited to attend. Also Woodmen Band and Geo B Davis Camp notices with meeting times at Woodmen Hall.

Elmo Lodge K. of P.—St. Elm Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Jester Building Clayton Street Phono Troy Beatty C. C T. H. Nickerson Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 93 Masonic Hall Ma. Joseph Building J. H. M’kinnon W. M MO G. Quinn Geo. B. Davis W. C Woodmen Hall Ma. Joseph Gover Igns Collins D. C Wood

Judge W Frank Jenkins Declines Federal Bench Bid

Atlanta December 27 Judge W Frank Jenkins of Eatonton says he cannot consider a federal judgeship vacancy. Friends suggested him but he declines, noting his ambition and upcoming election to the state court of appeals. He pledges full attention to duties on the state bench and denies seeking other office.

Atlanta Wallace Lambdin W. Frank Jenkins Eatonton Jenkins Putnam County State Court of Appeals

Preparing Blanks for Election in 8th District

Special to the Banner from Atlanta reports Q L Williford as the sole candidate for both terms in the 8th district race. Election blanks will go to ordinaries ten days before the January 11 vote. Full-term candidates include Brand Brown McCurry Park Stovall Williford. Rumors link Upson to Judge Brand vacancy. Governor Harris to announce changes after January 1. Other offices mentioned include city court judgeship, superior court solicitor, court of appeals seat, and agriculture commissioner vacancy.

Atlanta Q. L. Williford Eighth T. W. Rucker QL. Williford Chas. H. Brand Thomas J. Brown Julian B. McCurry James B. Park A. J Stovall Superior Court Brand Upson Athens Harris Court of Appeals Judge Brand Price

Salmon pink evening suit and gown designs in Pictorial Review

The passage describes a plum tailleur with a fitted waist jacket and peplum, a circular yoke belt skirt, and material needs for a medium size. It also outlines a salmon pink evening gown using white tulle veiling over a satin underbodice, with padded shoulder straps and paillette trimming, plus yardage for foundation and train.

Pictorial Review Paullette

Pictorial Review garments and coat patterns described

The article details a mage costume in grape blue satin and velvet with a satin blouse and crepe collar, including yardage for 40 and 44 inch fabrics and sizes 34 to 44 bust. It also covers a versatile coat pattern with rolled collar and raglan sleeves, suited to Bolivia cloth and tweed, with yardage for 54 inch material and sizes 34 to 44 bust.

Pictorial Review Bolivia

Wise Words on Good and Worst in Us All

The quotation notes that much good exists in the worst of us and much bed in the best, urging cooperation by some to lift the rest. The message emphasizes unity and shared responsibility amid flaws.

Handy Match Box for Safe Stove Area

A small wall nailed box above the gas stove keeps used matches in one half and unused ones in the other, preventing matches from being left near the stove and reducing fire risk.

Oculist Optimistic Over Money in Sight

The remark notes the oculist’s natural optimism about abundant earnings. It contrasts with the dentist, who remains more cautious about financial prospects and market demand.

Striped Georgette Blouse With Satin Trim in Paris Style

From the marts of Paris comes a dainty blouse in striped crepe Georgette trimmed with satin revers and collar. It pairs with a plain dark blue broadcloth skirt trimmed with pockets of self material. The blouse uses crepe and satin yardage noted as 214 yards 3 inch and the skirt calls for 3 34 yard 44 inch material.

Marts Paris

Moonshiners Named for Nighttime Distilling

Illicit distillers in the Appalachian mountains earned the nickname moonshiners because they operate mainly at night to avoid daytime danger. The term highlights the risky, covert nature of their whiskey production across North Carolina Tennessee Kentucky and West Virginia.

North Carolina Tennessee Kentucky West Virginia

Rarest one cent coins cited by professor in numismatic note

Professor Pate notes the rare 1798 1799 and 1804 cents and quotes a pun on the honest Penny, which many claim to seek yet few secure, highlighting numismatic interest and scarcity.

Pate

Then She Wigged Him Wife

Fragmentary OCR note jokes about hair loss and facial features linking brain activity and gender. It references advertising desires and a humorous exchange, with unclear context and missing details.

S Nowspaper

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nellie P. Edwards Sheldon B. Edwards Zena Edwards Ida Elizabeth Edwards Albert H. Edwards Nellie Pearl Edwards Vernie Tribble Edwards Clarke County, Ga Puryear Pope Big Creek Fambrough W. R. Tuck Godfrey’s Corner W. M. Collin Puryear's County Lodge Directory Indge Quarters Corner Broad and Lumpkin Sts B. F. Tuck R. G. H. Palmer Sec W. W. Lambdin C. Upson Superior Court Bench Mustang
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