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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1919

Page

6

Executor's Sale Notice for Athens land parcels 1919

Executor sale to settle Mrs M P Reaves estate includes three Oconee County tracts near Simonton Bridge and a 7 acre parcel with a 3 room house. Bids open at Athens courthouse on first Tuesday in August 1919 during legal hours. proceeds pay debts and legacies.

Court House Athens Wit Oconey County Simonton Bridge Road Ashford's and Andrews Sweet Gum Rock Corner Andrews Line S. P. Reaves M. A. Andrews Henry Anderson Central of Georgia Ry Central of Georgia By. Co Georgia Clarke County Margaret Nesbit Peoples Bank Superior Court City of Pearl Street Third Street John John Nesbit Thomas Bailey

Notice of Petition for Discharge of Estate Administrator

W. W. Hayes, administrator of the estate of Augustus Lee Mealor Jr., having fled in due form petitions for discharge from his administration of each estate. All persons who may object should file on or before the first Monday in August next. otherwise the administrator will be discharged.

Georgia Clarke County W. W .Hayes Augustus Lee Mealor, Jr

Discharge notices for 1919 estates in Georgia

W Hayes to be discharged from administration as applied for. On July 11 1919 CSORT Ordinary CoG CITATION to all concerned for permanent admin letters for the estate of Mra N Shackelford deceased. application to be passed on the 1st Monday in August 1919. Witness hand and seal July 11 1919. An C Orr Ordinary. Mozelle Burke and Howell Erwin executors seek discharge from trust of E S Lyndon. objections to be filed by the 1st Monday in August 1919. otherwise discharge as applied for. R C Orr Ordinary.

W. Hayes CSORT Georgia Clarke County RC. Daniel Mra N. Shackelford Mozelle Burke Howell C. Erwin E. S. Lyndon R. C. Orr H. B. Wilson Ruth T. Wilson R, C, Orr Frank E. Griffeth

Guardian seeks discharge of Ruth T. Wilson guardian

H B Wilson, guardian for Ruth T Wilson, filed for discharge from guardianship. Objections must be filed by the first Monday in August, or Wilson will be discharged. Also, appraisers report twelve months support for Frank E Griffeth estate filed. show cause by August 4, 1919.

Clarke County Sealed Bids for 250000 Road Bonds Invited

Clarke County Georgia invites sealed bids for the entire 250000 5 percent road improvement bonds. Bonds dated July 1 1919 bear semiannual interest and mature in 1930 1934 1939 1949 in specified installments. Bids must include 5 percent certified checks and may be for full or partial amounts. Open session August 8 1919 at noon. Tate Wight Clerk Hugh White Chairman.

Clarke County Georgia Commissioners of Roads and Revenues Tate Wrght Hugh White Commissioners Roads and Revenues

State Melons Please Czech-Slovak Men

Atlanta, July 17. More than 1,000 Czech soldiers aged 30 to 700 years arrived in How ell Yards last night from Beria to the newly formed Czecho Slovaka. They traveled in two detachments at 8 30 and 10 30, then moved to the Seaboard Air Line for Norfolk. A telegraph from New Orleans asked 250 watermelons and 1,000 pounds of bread be sent to the yards for the veterans, which were ready on arrival.

Atlanta Howell Yards West Point Seaboard Air Line Norfolk

Georgia Legislature Sets Record with Fast State Appropriations

Atlanta July 17 The Georgia legislature adopted the entire state appropriation bills after three days of consideration, twenty one days after the session began. Budget chair George Carswell praised the unusually swift disposition of the measures.

Atlanta Georgia George Carswell

Special Service Honors Rev J W M Morris On 89th Birthday

A special service at First Methodist in Athens Ga celebrated the 89th birthday of Rev J W M Morris and his 64 years as a minister The congregation heard an autobiographical sermon of faith and ministry followed by resolutions praising his spirituality and praying God’s blessing on him and his wife The gathering thanked him as a spiritual father to many and prayed for continued sanctification of the city and churches by his presence

J. W. M. Morris Morris Warren A. Candler J. V. M. Morris Church Triumphant Church Miliant First Methodist Church Athens Jesus Christ Merir Emile P. Wiggins E. F. Dempsey A. J. Sears

Street work delayed by lack of Belgian block labor

Street improvement on Hancock from Thomas to Foundry halted as $3500 plan to lay Belgian blocks awaits specialized labor. Captain Barnett, city engineer, says only experienced block setters can do the job and no near-term labor prospects exist. War time labor shortages delay paving on a heavily trafficked section, causing frequent street disruption.

Hancock Thomas Foundry Capt. Barnett Celals Athens Hancock Street Hancock Avenues

Fisher Urges Youth To Enlist In Army After War

Sergeant Fisher, in charge at the Shackelford building recruiting station, offers pointers on why a man should join. He argues the army trains a youth of clean habits and sound body for self support, provides free training, good meals, and a pathway to skilled civilian work. The War Department aims to make the army a great vocational college, the University in Khaki, open now as thousands are mustered out. Apply at the Army Recruiting Station, Shackelford building, for details.

Fisher United States Army Shackelford War Department Army of America Khaki Army Shackleea J

The Doctor Away From Home When Most Needed

A household remedy advertises Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Relief as best for stomach pains and diarrhoea when a doctor is unavailable. It urges keeping a bottle at home to prevent fatalities and promises back pain relief with Chamberlain's ointment applied twice daily to the affected area.

Chamberlain

Auditors Audit Smith Lever Fund At University Of Georgia

Federal auditors Lavely and Barber work with T W Reed to audit the Smith Lever Fund related to extension work. The fund totals about 236 million dollars yearly, with 88 thousand 107 dollars from the state and 98 thousand 107 dollars from the government, plus 50 thousand recently ordered to be turned over to Reed after a federal check arrived.

T. W. Reed University of Georgia Federal Lavely Barber Reed Smith-Lever College of Agriculture

Sunny Jim and the Weather Dope Inside His Heart

A playful character named Sunny Jimendures extreme weather without complaint. The poem humorously recalls how he carries his “weather dope” inside his heart to stay brave through droughts floods and heat.

Sunny Jim

Land Where Dead Men Dwell Poem By Lt Cosgrove

Lt John D Cosgrove wrote this war poem before sailing for France where he fell in action. It laments graves and peace in a land where the dead men dwell as roses bloom and a silent twilight guards the fallen. The speaker questions why anyone should come to weep there among the quiet dead.

John D. Cosgrove France Isles

Chronic Constipation Advice and Remedies

A health notice explains constipation stems from insufficient moisture in residual food matter. It advises increasing water intake, eating raw fruits, outdoor exercise, and using mild laxatives. Chamberlain's Tablets are recommended as easy and pleasant to take, helping soften stools and improve condition.

Chamberlain

Markets Briefs: Cotton, Grains, and Bonds Reported

New York cotton prices show tone steady with middling around 33.75 to 35 cents. New Orleans and Liverpool quotes follow, while Chicago corn oats and pork lard ribs futures edge within narrow ranges. Liberty bonds settle with final prices across multiple series as market activity closes for the day.

New York New Orleans Wien Athens Atlanta

Cats and Camaraderie at Y Camp Rally

James Hayes reports lively activity at the Y camp with boating, swimming, and games. A panther rumor stirs excitement as leaders Harry Cason and Walter Forbes loom large. court scenes, cooks, and field days color the week.

James Hayes Cali Harry Cason Walter Forbes Jfk D. D. Quillan Cam Hop Hopking Forbes Quillan Cason Jepp Morrin Henry Thornton D. Quan Max Catler Max Athens

Ice Cream Festival Aids Plano Fund at End Church Corner

An ice cream festival is planned for Saturday July 19 from 8 to 11 at the corner of Boulevards Nacoochee Avenue. The event is hosted by the Philathea class of West End Baptist Church to raise funds for the plano fund. All are invited to attend.

Nacoochee Avenue Philathea Weat Plano Fund

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P. Reaves R. K. Reaves M. P. Reaves Joe Nesbit Green & Michael Guardian Said County Wray St Lyle R. W. Sizer An. C. Orr Cardus William Eversole Hazel Patch Gard Cardui Tae Tan First Methodist Hutchinson G. E. Stone C. W. Crook N. Weatherly G. Birchmore W. A. E. Church Smith Lever D. G. Bickers Lewis Cigar Mfg CO Newark N. J Ciger Paleo Carter Monroe Omett, Peabody & Co. Inc Troy, N. Y Choma Liverpool Chicago Liberty Bond Market Liberty Four Victory Tae
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