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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1919

Page

6

Notice to Sell Estate Lands in Clarke County Georgia

O J Tomas administrator of the estate of Wilson Brown has filed a petition for leave to sell certain land and stocks in a corporation belonging to Wilson Brown. The court will pass upon the petition on the first Monday in May next. Interested parties may show cause why leave should not be granted. Dated April 9, 1919.

Tillman Funk Azelle Funk Clarke Superior Court Gertrude Joers Tilman Funk Said Nashville Tennessee Gertrude Joerg Athens Clarke County Georgia Meigs Streets Church Street J. A. Darwin Griffeth Myer Stern Meigs Street Teresa Joerg Andrew J, Cobb C. W. GC E. J. Crawford Fred J. Orr Wm. C. Orr Priscilla A. Jenkins Mark J. Junkins Priscilla A. Junkins J. M. Edwards J. R. Edwards J. R Edwards J. R Edwards BR Cc. Orr Ethel B. Kelly James H. Kelly James N. Kelly R. C. Orr O. J. Tomas Wilson Brown

Appraisers set apart support for Denny widow and minor

The return of the appraisers set ting apart twelve months support to the widow and minor child of M. J. Denny, deceased, have been filed in my office. All persons concerned are cited to show cause on the first Monday in May why the twelve months support should not be allowed.

Georgia Clarke County M. J. Denny

Notice to Creditors for Thea Ed Powler Estate

April 11 1918 Clarke County Ordinary publishes notice to creditors of Thea Ed Powler deceased. Executors Jom Julian Fowler address claims for probate with details to be provided and payments arranged.

Ed Powler van Jom Julian A Fowler David Fowler

Hearts of the World crowned as greatest war historian film work

The Board of Historians lauds David Wark Griffith for Hearts of the World as a monumental war record surpassing nineteen volumes of traditional histories. Francis Trevelyan Miller calls Griffith the first great cinema historian, elevating film as a new epoch in documenting the Great War.

David Mark Grimith Paard Ao Ieetine Grifith Watt Francis Trevelyan Miller Board of Historians Griffith Heroditus Josephus Prescott Bancroft Motley Parkham David Wark Griffith Mr. Griffith

Chi Hi Fraternity Homecoming in Athens Honors Veterans

Eta chapter of the Chi Thi fraternity at the University of Georgia plans a May 17 homecoming in Athens with a buffet at 294 South Lumpkin before the last Tech Georgia baseball game and a banquet honoring veterans. Alumni serving include many with the Eighty-second division at Camp Gordon and Atlanta-area members with Major and Captain ranks plus numerous lieutenants and ensigns, some former prisoners of war.

Athens Eta Chi Thi University of Georgia Tech Georgia South Lumpkin Street Camp Gordon Clark — Howell Ed M. Brown War Moise Boykin Wiichtain Joe Brown Connally Young al Fraser John J Northcutt J Wo Lindsay Henry W. Brown Spence Connerat Harold Hutchens

Cardus tonic touted by Texas mother after long illness

In Rouse City Mary Kilman credits Cardus for her six year recovery from months of severe pain and suffering after childbirth. She says a doctor offered no relief until she started taking Cardus, eventually taking three bottles and becoming a well, strong woman free of trouble since.

Cardai Rouse City Tex Mia Mary Kilman Cardus

Habersham County Paves Eight Miles Without Bonds

Habersham County completed eight miles of concrete paved road from Cornelia to Clarkesville without bond issues. Mr. C. J. Hayden, former president of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, praised the project during a visit to Athens with plans to bring fruit and vegetable exhibitions to the area. He proposes a highway from Cornelia to Athens, making Athens a central hub, and seeks Chamber of Commerce support from Athens and Clarke County to advance the new route.

C. J. Hayden Georgia Chamber of Commerce Hayden Athens South Carolina Atlanta Habersham County Cornelia Clarkesville Alhens Georgia Macon Chamber of Commerce Clarke County

Bravery Citation For Lieutenant Y Lyons Joel Killed In Action

Official citation recounts Lieutenant Joel of Atlanta killed in France before Armistice. On October 14 1918 near Summer France he led platoons despite exhaustion, his bravery spurring a successful advance though he fell. General Duncan notes heroism reflecting American soldier spirit. order to be read at first formation.

Y. Lyons Joel Atlanta Jake Joel Athens Joel France Ths Duncan

Lieutenant Jor Graduated Army Training and University of Georgia

Lieutenant Jor, a graduate of the first officers' training school, joined the service shortly after completing studies at the University of Georgia. The connection to both institutions marks his early military career and educational background.

Jor First Officers’ Training School University of Georgia

Nature's Night Poem by Rosa M Owen Ends With Ad Line

A poem titled Nature's Night by Rosa M Owen is presented with seasonal imagery of autumn winter and spring. The verse envisions nature awakening as spring opens its eyes and flowers bloom anew, ending with an advertisement line urging readers to advertise wants in the Banner.

Luxury Tax on Clothes and Soft Drinks Takes Effect May First

The new luxury tax extends the wartime tax to clothing from petticoats to shirts and adds a 10 percent levy on the purchase price of soft drinks. The ruling details taxable beverages, exemptions for some sellers, and special rates on carpets, trunks, purses, hats, shoes, and many other consumer items. Excise taxes cover rentals for film exhibitors and a 1 cent per unit levy on numerous cosmetic and medicinal products.

Hoover

Woman's Club Meeting Endorses Women’s Suffrage

The Woman's Club met Monday afternoon April 28 at Mrs. AS Parker's home. Reports were given on finances and community efforts including aid for French orphans, Tallulah Walls school, and Victory bonds. The group discussed cleanup campaigns, school lunches, health needs, and plans for the Eighth district convention. The suffrage motion, moved by Mrs. Crabb and seconded by Miss Hilsman, passed unanimously.

Woman's Club AS Parker Tallulah Walls School Victory Civics Department GA. Crabb Erna Proctor Jome Economics Anderson Hilsman Wood A .Dlarper Students’ Aid Fund R. 10. Mure Corinne Gerdine T. ®& Green Svres Gerding Jumpin Kem Yough Mire Nisbit B. Heard 8. Swift Elberton Heard Mure Hettie Stewart Madame Lustrat G. A. Crabb Pattie Hilsman Cobb Lampkin

On Midsummer's Day Operetta by Lucy Cobb School

A beauty operetta by Lucy Cobb Elementary on May 28 at 8 30 p m in Seney Stovall chapel. Proceeds benefit playground improvements. Mary Hart Dororthy Watson Sarah Morris Virginia Stewart lead roles with a cast of about 40 children as butterflies fairies bees and sunbeams.

Lucy Cobb Seney Stovall Mary Hart Dorothy Watson Sarah Morris Virginia Stewart

If I Were a Farmer Remedies at Hand

A farmer would keep reliable medicines for minor ailments at hand. Chamberlains products for bowel issues coughs and colds sprains pains stomach troubles and biliousness could save trips to town and help treat ailments promptly to avoid serious diseases.

Chamberlain

Whipping Cough Time Known Patent Remedy

A note extols Chamberlain's Cough Hemeny to loosen a whipping cough and ease expectoration. The writer asserts the remedy is excellent and effective for relief.

Anniversary Meeting of the Home School Club

At Mrs Hugh Rowes residence the Home School Club held its second memory meeting on the anniversary of Miscull Sosnewskis death. Miss Callie Therself was eulogized, with Dr Sylvanus Morris and Dr White delivering thoughtful addresses on Talleyrand and the two Benjamins Franklin and Thompson to honor the teachers intellects. The evening featured warm hospitality, conversation, and a final display of Miss Callies last photograph.

Hugh Rowe Hous Sosnewski Jon Mies Callie Therself Jong Sylvanus Morris Mixa Callie Talleyrand White America Callie

Meeting of Missionary Circle Number 2 at First Methodist

The First Methodist Church circle met Tuesday at Mrs A H Davison's home after Easter postponement. A large attentive group heard reports and discussed forward plans, including a charity drive for orphans and a hospital fund. The event featured music by Miss Katie Helle Miller and two solos by Mrs Metts, with donations of cloth for orphaned children.

First Methodist Church A. H. Davison Dr. Stephen D. F. Miller Littl Decatur Katie Helle Miller Metts

Col M G Michael Royal Host Dinner for Soldiers

Col Michael hosted a formal water dinner at his Prince Avenue base praising soldiers aiding the Victory effort. Guests included Sergeants Douglas Beattus Posey and others, with elegant decorations and a bright colonial home setting.

M. G. Mmurt Prince Avenue Col Michael Spariot Douglas J.P. Campion Geant J. Beattus H. Lee Fiter R. B. McCaskill Geant James Posey

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