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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1921
Page
3
Notices span Clarke County Georgia from Athens to Sandy Creek District. Guardians seek private sale of Liberty bonds to reinvest in Athens Park lot. Public outcry sales include land fronting Athens Mitchell Bridge road near State Normal School and a four acre tract in Sandy Creek District, with estates and security deeds to O H Arnold Jr and others.
Georgia Clarke County sheriff sale set for the first Tuesday in February 1921 during legal hours at the courthouse. One fifth undivided interest in 80 acres from the John R. Tuck home place, shown on 1911 Barrow plot, bounded by Beaverdam Ga Factory road Lexington road and other heirs. Deed recorded January 3 1921. notice given January 6 1921.
Carrie H Chandler as administratrix seeks leave to sell real estate of J C Chandler deceased. An order was made for citation at January Term 1921. All heirs and creditors are notified that the court will rule at February Term 1921 of the Court of Ordinary of Marke County. If no cause is shown, leave will be granted. Dated January 13 1921 by Ordinary K C Orr. To all concerned J F Bridges applies for permanent letters of administration on W J Huff estate. Creditors and next of kin must appear to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted. Witness my hand this January 18 1921.
Libel for divorce against Andrew W. Ayers to appear in Clarke Superior Court April term 1921. Also notice of petition for incorporation of Mallison Braided Cord Company by L F Edwards et al with stock, locations, capital, and rights. Clarke County Georgia officials certify copy of application.
Special to The Banner. Atlanta, Jan 27. A. R. Kroh of Akron Ohio, Goodyear Tire and Rubber sales manager, delivered a notably optimistic address at the Georgia State Automotive association meeting at the Capital City club. He predicted the end of the current business slump and urged dealers to rekindle buying, noting European money flows back to the United States will drive demand. Georgia’s outlook, while not as bleak as the North or East, benefits from renewed confidence and planned road spending to lift employment and commerce. Local dealers and officials welcomed his upbeat view amid a generally cautious market.
Athens Chamber of Commerce thanks Athens Fire Department and Atlanta Fire Department for aid during a major fire. The board notes admiration for Chief McDorman and Chief Cody and pledges support. A Busin ess movement urges arms reduction as contingents discuss a transcontinental highway through Georgia with Athens in its path.
Atlanta on January 27 reports say the Smith Lever agricultural educational fund faces a federal finance and currency committee inquiry and a state legislative review. Officials must justify how state matching funds backing the federal program are used, with accusations the money funds farm bureau activities and marketing systems not strictly for educational work. The legislature may probe farm demonstration agents and related projects to determine compliance with authorized purposes.
The text asserts that demonstration agents may be active in other lines beyond agricultural work, suggesting they have been engaged in organization work in other states and in some cases abandoned the demonstration tasks for which their positions were created.
In Atlanta on January 27, J L Woods surrendered to federal authorities, pled guilty to violating the federal prohibition law, was fined 250 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in Fulton jail. A prior search found fifty three gallons of whisky. Woods traveled to jail about half an hour after surrender.
Special to The Banner Atlanta Ga Jan 27 The railroad commission heard the Augusta Aiken Electric Corporation authority to increase rates. Arguments centered on securing at least 8 percent on its capital. Opposing views challenged higher streetcar fares to ten cents. No decision expected for several days.
A state conclave of Castrorste Bouillon Commandery will be held November 24 in J. P. Hall on January 29 at o o'clock. All Sir Knights are courteously requested to attend as there will be important business to come before the anata KG INO. GuiNit Reserver.
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