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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
8
Clarke County readers are alerted to probate petitions, administrator dismissions, sheriff sales, and land sales. Notices mention W L McManus as administrator of M W Hoover deceased seeking sale of land, and Mary and Richard Thomas as owners of property in a tax and court action. Public notices cover appraisers reports, establishment of guardianship, and the August sale of parcels in Athens with detailed lot markers and boundaries.
A sheriff sale notice for land in Clarke County describes a two acre parcel starting at Nowhere road and Danielsville road, to be sold to satisfy a Superior Court writ in favor of John T. Pittard. Also a citation for Myer Stern as administrator of H. Rosenberg’s estate seeks discharge and letters of dismission on the first Monday in August 1908.
A Bloomfield New Jersey grocer sold cheese to a woman who later found a diamond ring embedded in the cheese. The ring, valued at about $1,000, belongs to an unnamed woman who plans to use the find for a vacation. The grocer, Fritz Weber, denies owning a ring and would not name the customer.
A notice states that any person trading for a note on J. D. Jackson given to A. L. Brooks for a bay mare named McLeod mare must trade for a legal suit as alleged misrepresentation. The signer identifies as J. D. Jackson.
The annual Pennsylvania State Holiness Association camp meeting opened at Lacy Orchard near Warren Pennsylvania and will run for several days. Prominent evangelists include E. A. Ferguson of Mt. Vernon Illinois and L. H. Milton of Oskaloosa Iowa.
The Democratic platform denounces graft and waste, pledges economy in administration, reform of patronage, and protection of citizens. It calls for tariff revision, free wood pulp, a strong navy, civil service merit, direct election of senators, and state rights balanced with federal remedies, plus public health, immigration limits, and Pan American cooperation.
E J Wilkinson of Tignall Wilkes County Georgia extends a warm welcome and invitation to visit. The note expresses eagerness to engage with readers and invite them to come and see for themselves.
The text contrasts the democratic party as champion of equal rights and opportunity for all with the republican party as privileged and plutocratic. It appeals for broad cooperation to preserve a government of the people and to ensure each citizen benefits from their contribution to society.
Atlanta July 9 Julian Harris son of Joel Chandler Harris succeeds as editor and retains general manager post at Uncle Remus The Home Magazine Don R Marquis remains associate editor Directors note Harris fitness for duties after his father's death and praise the magazine's future leadership Also promote Allen's Foot-Ease powder for tired feet with trial package offer.
Walter Ellison Stone, son of Mr and Mrs J H Stone, has moved to Elizabeth New Jersey to join the Public Service Corporation as a civil engineer. He recently graduated with highest honors from the University of Georgia, class just conferred diplomas, and his friends expect swift advancement in his new professional role.
The State High School Assembly of Georgia is formed as a permanent, effective body with President Joseph S. Stewart of the University of Georgia and Vice President O K Horton of Monticello. Eleven district executive committees list presidents and members from Claxton to Waycross and beyond. Health Coffee ad closes the listing with a Dr Shoop claim and testimonial.
The Philadelphia audience encounters a rare two headed terrapin at the Zoological Gardens. The creature, described as not fake, measures about one inch four and a half, and sits as a novelty among other live exhibits.
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