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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1917

Page

4

Application to Sell and Reinvest Georgia Clarke County

Idal Chamberlain guardian of George S Shewell seeks a court order to sell a one quarter undivided interest in a Athens land parcel fronting Jackson Street between River and Hoyt Streets. The sale aims to reinvest proceeds in real estate loans at seven to eight percent.

Georgia Clarke County H. Brand Superior Court Athens Jackson Street City of River Hoyt Streets Young O'Callaghan George Collins Idal Chamberlain George Shewell

Leave to sell lands in Clarke County estates sought

Miss Addie Saye administrator requests leave to sell lands of Massey B. Saye deceased. Hearing set for first Monday in February 1917 at Clarke County Ordinary court. Citizens may show cause why leave should not be granted. Also notice to creditors and kin of Rachel Hector to appear before the Clark County Ordinary on or before the first Monday in February 1917 to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to Carlisle Cobb.

Cisorgia Clarke County Addie Saye Massey B. Saye Court of Ordinary R. C. Orr State OF Georgia Carliste Cobb Rachel Hector Carlisle Cobb

Petition for administration and reinvestment in Crane case

In Clarke County a petition for the administration of Daisy Davie Crane’s estate is set for the February term of the county court. The filing asks to cite creditors and next of kin to show cause why permanent letters should not be granted to R. E Crane. A separate reinvestment petition before Judge Chas H Brand seeks to authorize selling and reinvesting an undivided one eighth of property in St Louis Missouri on Delmar avenue.

Oqborgh Clarke County Crane Daisy Davie Crane Raid County Georgia Chas H. Brand Carke County Georgis Athens State of Missouri City of St. Louis Delmar Avenue Said Fe

Guardianship notice for property on Delmar Avenue St Louis

Ida L. Chamberlin as guardian for Geo Shewell Shewell states an undivided interest in the eastern thirty feet of lot 119 in Delmar Avenue addition city block 8755 St Louis. Property out of repairs with taxes and rents not paying interest. seeks estate loan options at seven or eight percent. Dated January 1, 1417. Green and Michael, Attorneys.

Esterny Delmar Avenue City of St. Louis Ida L. Chamberlin Shewell Green & Michael

Notice to Creditors and Guardianship Citation in Clarke County

Notices cover creditors of the estate of L J Edwards of Clarke County Georgia and request claims or payments by January 4, 1917. Also a guardianship application for Arnettle Bradley, minor child of Richard Bradley, to be heard February 1917 in Clarke County Court. Citations address heirs of Thomas P Vincent and administratrix Mrs Notton Vincent with deed authority pending in county court.

L. J Edwards Clarke County Georgia J. G. Edwards PR. Earle L. J. Edwards J. C. Porterfield Arnettle Bradley Richard Bradley Uce R. C. Orr Georgia Clarke County Thomas P. Vincent Nathan Dean Notton Vincent Dean Jack F. Jackson Said County

Gratifing Tendency in Diversification of Crops

President H arson of the Southern Railway Company notes a gratifying shift in crop diversification as US Department of Agriculture reports winter wheat acreage up in most southern states. Georgia Alabama and Mississippi show large gains while Tennessee holds steady and Kentucky declines. The rise aligns with broader increases in other crops and livestock numbers, signaling progress beyond cotton and tobacco.

Washington United States Agrcultural Department Harson Southern Railway Company Southern Railway Kentucky Tennessee Georgia Alabama Mississippi

Sibley Resigns Greensboro Judge Post

Special to the Banner from Atlanta reports Hon. Sam H. Sibley of Union Point has tendered his resignation as Greensboro city court judge effective January 31, 1917. Reliable word says Judge H Grace Lewis of Greensboro will be appointed to fill the vacancy.

Atlanta Harria Sam H. Sibley Union Point Greensboro H. Grace Lewis

Drug Problem May Demand Federal Investigation

Washington reports Charles B. Towns of New York urges Congress to empower the president to appoint a committee to study federal responsibility in the drug habit problem. He argues a Medes committee could craft uniform solutions, restrict opiates, control prescriptions, and set up hearings to expose the drug trade for international action after the war.

Washington Congress Charles B. Towns New York Wilson Towns New York State

New Courses at University School of Commerce

The University School of Commerce offers new courses this year led by Prof Peacoc on personal and property insurance with life accident emphasis starting today at 11 05 a m on Mon Wed and Fri and Prof Shelton directing Business Cycles with indices and barometers at noon on Mon Wed and Fri Also new courses in accounting and marketing covering agricultural and wholesale retail sectors begin today

School of Commerce Peacoc Shelton

GeorgiaLivestock Attention Draws National Speakers In Athens

Georgia rises in livestock circles as leading breed associations send officials to the Georgia Dairy and Livestock Association meeting in Athens January 15 to 17. Speakers include Wallace MacMonnies on Jersey cattle and W M McFadden on hogs, with Georgia farmers and others from Tennessee, Illinois and Minnesota in attendance. Special railroad rates and parallel meetings of horticultural and breeders groups accompany the event.

Georgia Georgia Dairy and Livestock Association Athens Wallace MacMonnies New York American Jersey Cattle Association Jersey Chicago McFarland Percheron Society of American Tait Butler Memphis Tenn Thomas Shaw St. Paul Minn J. E Hite Nashville W. A. Burns Commerce J. T. Anderson Marietta C. J. Hardman W. H. Peacock Cochran B. H. Groover Reidsville Georgia State Horticultural Society Georgia Breeders’ Association

1917 Auto Licenses Can Be Now Secured

Licenses for automobiles for the new year may be obtained at the office of the clerk of the board of county commissioners Mr. Tate Wright in the courthouse. This is the only place licenses may be procured. Tags will be mailed by the state department in early spring. Licenses must be taken out at once with fee based on horsepower of the machine.

Board of County Commissioners Tate Wright State Department

Fragmented political remark ends mid thought

A fragmentary line from a historical article references broad international understanding and mentions key world actors without completing a full statement. The readable portion hints at a discussion of global dynamics and prominent participants, but lacks concrete detail.

Veterans 10 Meet at Cobb DeLong Camp Saturday

The Cobb DeLong Camp of Confederate Veterans will hold its regular meeting Saturday at 11 AM in the city hall chamber. Commander Frank P. Griffith asks full attendance and members to pay annual dues, a small sum. Two or three important camp matters will be discussed.

Veterans of Cobb DeLong Frank P. Griffeth

Obituary: Richard Bullock of Hull Dies at 44

Mr Richard Bullock aged forty four died at his home near Hull after a two week illness. He is survived by his wife two children and three brothers Henry James Bullock of Hull and Charles Bullock of Winterville. Funeral Friday at 2 pm from the Baptist church with pallbearers C J Martin A J Williams H C Hart A F Miller J A Patton and H L Martin. Flowers may be sent care of Bernstein Brothers of Athens.

Hull Richard Bullock Bullock Messrs Henry and James Bullock Charles Bullock Winterville J. P. Cooper Baptist Messrs. C. J. Martin A. J. Williams H. C. Hart A. F. Miller J. A. Patton H. L. Martin Bernstein Brothers Athens

Conferences of Cattle Tick Eradication Workers

Washington reports that a conference of United States Agriculture Department tick eradication staff and state stock sanitary officials will meet in Atlanta, Georgia, January 8 to 12 to discuss elimination of cattle fever in seven eastern states. A separate Dallas meeting for western states runs January 29 to February 2. Topics include organization, eradication methods, state laws, vats, and outreach.

Washington United States Department of Agriculture Atlanta Mississippi Dallas Texas

Inactivity Causes Constipation During Winter

Inactivity and lack of exercise in winter lead to constipation with heaviness dullness and a sallow complexion. Dr King s New Life Pills offer a mild laxative relief from congested intestines with a dose before bed ensuring a full easy movement in the morning at 25 cents at your druggist.

Dr. King

Boy Accused of Killing Man Taken to Lexington

Oglethorpe sheriff moved Stevens the young colored boy from Clarke county jail to Lexington for his Christmas day killing trial. He allegedly ran down a white farmer with an automobile in Arnolds ville.

Lexington Ove Stevens Clarke County Arnoldsville Oglethorpe

How to Check That Cold and Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey

An advertisement explains cold symptoms and relief from Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It claims the pine balsam loosens phlegm and clears bronchial tubes while honey soothes a sore throat. The product is said to kill germs, relieve congestion, and aid croup and whooping cough. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.

Dr. Bell

Wealthy Pitts burgher commits suicide as police knock

Atlantic City January 4. Bernard Westley Lewis a 35 year old Pittsburgh heir tied to the Masie Colbert murder case killed himself in a hotel room as detectives arrived with a Philadelphia warrant. He had been identified by the Kyle sisters and Powell as the man who drove them home after the Colbert death.

Assciated Atlantic City Bernard Westley Lewis Elwood Powell Lewis Miss Colbert Philadelphia Ethel Mabel Kyle Germantown Powell Kyle Wenman A. Lewis Pittsburgh Yale New York Masie Colbert Grace Roberts

District Engineer to Inspect Walton Oconee Road Project

United States district engineer J T Bullen in charge of federal aid will visit Athens Monday to inspect the Walton Oconee county highway project. He will confer with Judge T B Fullilove Judge E M Garrett and Prof Stack before the final routing and relocation steps.

J.T. Bullen United States Athens Walton-Oconee County T. B. Fullilove Oconee E. M. Garrett Waiton State Highway Commission Prof Stack Good Roads Department School of Engineering University Bull Ten

Last Resident Survivor of Famous Troupe Artillery Laid to Rest

The funeral for Mr. Tom Richards was held yesterday at Oconee Street Methodist Church. Rev. E W Jones led services attended by Cobb DeLong Camp Confederate Veterans. Richards, last resident survivor of the famed Troupe Artillery that left Athens in 1861, was laid to rest at Oconee cemetery. pallbearers and floral tributes marked the ceremony. R A Hemphill of Atlanta visited his mother, a member of the same company, for the funeral.

Tom Richards E. W. Jones Oconee Street Methodist Church Cobb- DeLong Mr. Richards Old Troupe Artillery Carlton Athens Petera Street Oconee Cemetery R. A. Hemphill Atlanta Old Company

Southern marks approach to crossings with signs

Atlanta Ga Jan 4. Southern Railway will install approach signs 300 feet from tracks on highways beyond its right of way to warn motorists earlier. The R R cross painted on 24 inch iron disks atop nine foot pedestals will be placed with county permission, aiding drivers who travel fast. The plan adds to existing Stop Look Listen signs and requires months to complete systemwide.

Atlanta Doublc Southern Railway American Railway Association

Sloan's Liniment for Stiff Joints and Pain

Pain relief advertisement for Sloan's Liniment promoting quick penetration without rubbing. Claims to soothe sore muscles rheumatic pains and joint stiffness, stimulates blood flow, remains stain free and easy to use. Available at druggists for 25 cents.

Sloan

Maysville elects mayor and council officials

Maysville voters chose O. R. Reynolds as mayor and elected councilmen M. L. Cox Dr. W. S. Wilson Robert Voyles and William Miller for the coming term in the January 4 election held yesterday in Mayville.

Maysville Mayeville O. R. Reynolds M. L. Cox W. 8. Wilson Robert Voyles William Miller

Athens Man Wounded In Accidental Hip Shot

Jack Swain a man of Athens was brought home last night with a serious hip wound. He said the injury occurred when a pistol he was handling accidentally discharged while he was projecting it. The incident occurred in Elberton and Swain was treated locally.

Jack Swain Athens

Athens Commended For Low Death Rate And Pure Water

Citizens seeking a safe home city are urged to consider Athens for its low death rate, pure water, and strict enforcement of ordinances that have reduced typhoid cases and nearly eliminated epidemics of contagious diseases.

Athens

Friday the 13th Jinx Foretold by Telegraph Says Telegrap h

A fragment notes superstition about Friday the 13th as a recurring jinx day, warning that in the coming year two such dates will occur in April and July, with caution about superstitious beliefs and grumbling about the New Year.

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