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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1909

Page

8

Legal notices from Clarke County Georgia 1909 various matters

Clarke County Georgia notices demand show cause for twelve months support for Roberta L Morton from Frederick Morton estate appoint return filed by appraisers and court order. executors Nicholson and Comer cited for discharge from James S King estate. creditors urged to present claims against W B Jackson estate. executors Naomi A Jackson and George H Thornton request immediate payment due to deceased estate.

Georgia Clarke County Roberta L. Morton Frederick Morton Court of Ordinary B. Wingfield M. G. Nicholson T. F. Comer Jas King’s Estate W. B. Jackson Naomi A. Jackson George H. Thornton

Senator Stone of Missouri Faces Baltimore Assault Charge

Senator Stone of Missouri was arrested in Baltimore on a charge of assaulting a negro named Walter during a Delaware to Washington trip. He was released on his own recognizance and will stand trial in Baltimore, arguing jurisdiction questions. He criticized reports as accurate and blamed the Walter for the dispute over a Scotch highball ingredients. The article also notes Salt Lake City's upcoming dedication of a new Roman Catholic Cathedral with Cardinal Gibbons presiding.

Washington Senator Stone Missouri Baltimore Walter Delaware Stone Maryland Pullman Company Pennsylvania Railroad Btone Senator Rayner Leutenant Salt Lake Salt Lake City Utah Cardinal Gibbons West

County Commissioners Meet Adjourned Session Acts on Road

The county commissioners met in the Clerk John B Gamble’s office for an adjourned session. They approved altering the Bogart road from the hilltop on Mitchells bridge road to Bogart and noted its completion from the city to Bogart. Burt Binyon sought $100 damages for road construction effects on Winterville road. the board awarded $50 per acre for land used. The meeting adjourned to the first Tuesday of August.

John B Gamble Bogart Mitchell's Bridge Burt Binyon Winterville Binyon

Pine cutting in summer warned by Prof Akerman

Prof Alfred Akerman warns against cutting pine trees in summer advising limited use for poles and firewood. He notes summer cuts raise blue fungal blemishes and bark beetle outbreaks, urging removal of damaged logs and delaying cutting until fall or winter frost to curb beetle spread. Published from Athens Ga on July 27 1909.

Alfred Akerman Athens, Ga

Weekend Trip Train Serves Franklin to Athens Route

Citizens learn a new daily train, starting August 1, will run via Franklin to Tallulah Falls Cornelia Lula and Athens. It departs Franklin at 6 4 mm and arrives Athens by 11 51 after a morning run, offering a convenient short-trip option except Sundays.

Franklin N. C Webb Southern Railway Tallulah Falls Cornelia Lula Athens Illulah Falls

Packey McFarland Plans England Sail With Jeffries

The fighter Packey McFarland plans to sail for England with Jim Jeffries next week as boxing circles note a potential long tour. The National Sporting Club of Pittsburgh bids $15,000 for Ketchel Langford clash while Nelson teases Papke’s world-champion claim. Jeffries trims weight from 242 to 238 pounds amid talk of big tours and boxing maneuvers.

Packey McFarland England Jim Jeffries National Sporting Club Pittsburg Stanley Ketchell Sam Langford Battling Nelson Bill Papke

University’s Five Hundredth Anniversary Observed

A distinguished American educational delegation led by Cornell President Jacob C. Schurman arrives in Leipske to join the 600th anniversary celebrations. Europe’s scholars attend events across several days including church services, a theatre address by Prince Frederick August, a fete in Palmengarten, a historic procession, and a grand commers for 10,000 attendees.

Palmengarten

Meeting of Cotton Growers in Savannah Georgia

The Bar Mer's Union Sea Island Cotton Growers of Georgia and Florida held a two day meeting in Savannah on July 28 with large attendance. The agenda centers on prices and related issues affecting members.

Savannah Bar ‘Mers Union Sea Island

Wlendon Upheld by Three Prominent Citizens

A defense of Chairman McLendon notes his railroad expertise and advocacy for reinstatement. Mr Simmons, a Statesboro prominent citizen, credits him as the brightest railroad commissioner with deep knowledge of freights and port rates. He argues the legislature should reinstate McLendon to continue guiding Georgia policy.

McLendon Railroad Commission Mr. Simmons Joint Committee Melendon Georgia Augusta Chronicle Simmons Statesboro

Confederate Veterans Hold Reunion in Texas

Mount Pleasant Texas July 23 Citizens bend to make the state reunion a memorable event. Veterans arrive and are hosted by families for two days. They assemble at the court house at 8 am then march to Dellwood Park for sessions in the Auditorium presided by Gen K M Van Zandt. Mayor J V Moore gives the welcome address. Business meetings span two days with entertainment and camp fire gatherings featuring veteran speakers each evening.

Mount Pleasant Texas Court House Dellwood Park Gen K. M. van Zandt J. V. Moore

Virginia Republicans Meet at Newport News

Virginia Republicans opened their state convention in Newport News to name candidates for governor and other offices. The party plans to push statewide prohibition, oppose local option, condemn alleged state administration extravagance, support electing school superintendents by popular vote, endorse the Taft administration, and set a vigorous platform on state issues.

Newport News Taft

Petro pe butter sparks excuse for men to misbehave

The Anderson Mail notes a quirky claim about a petro pe butter that allegedly gives men an excuse for misdoing. The piece treats the notion as humorous commentary rather than factual.

Anderson Mail

Industrial growth and new mills in Alabama Georgia area

Geogia and Alabama Industrial Index reports rapid regional development. Gadsden wins a wire rod and nail mill with a 150000 cash fund, tax relief for 10 years, and free water. Anniston plans a $600000 mineral and timber project with Shinbone valley, plus a 26 mile railroad. Gwinnett counts eleven banks, Fulton eyes a $50k to $75k almshouse, and new factories and schools emerge in multiple towns. Sixteen new corporations form in both states.

Columbus Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index North Alavama Gadsden Anniston Southern Iron and Steel Company Jadsden Alabama Tennessee Massachusets Ala St. Simons Island Georgia Cuthbert Griffin Mi Edgeville

Lusitania to call at Fishguard cutting time to London

The Cunard liner Lusitania sailing from New York today will stop at Fishguard on Pembrokeshire coast, shortening last leg to London by about six hours and marking the shortest New York to London schedule. Similar arrangements apply to outbound Cunard steamships. Farmers Union session in Columbia, SC, features large attendance and discussions on union affairs and goals.

New York Cunard Hiner Lusitania Fishguard New Pit Pembrokeshire South Wales Queenstown Holyhead Liverpool London Columbia 8. C South Carolina Farmers’ Unions Organizatio

Eddie CollinsHitting Still Points to Strong Season

Connie Mack has not sought waivers on Eddie Collins despite a dip in hitting. The veteran star remains a key player as the team evaluates his form and role.

Eddie Collins Connie Mack

Woman's Rights Versus Natural Law in 1900s Debate

The Charleston News and Courier discusses a New York suffragist address arguing men hold dominance by force, comparing humans to birds and beasts. It questions if humanity can defy natural law governing male dominance and asks whether progress allows women to break this ancient rule.

New York

Y M C A Conference Opens at Bar­men Elderfield

Berlin July 28 delegates from Europe America and Australia gather for the quadrennial world conference of Young Men's Christian Associations at Bar­men Elderfield. A large United States delegation will play a prominent role in proceedings.

Berlin Conference of Young Men's Christian Associations Barmen Elderfield Europe America Australia United States

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