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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
8
Citations and notices announce land sales probate actions and administrator duties in Clarke County. Land sale under L H Blackmon estate, discharge petitions for W H Wheeler and J J McMahan stocks, orders to sell houses on Oak Street, and probate proceedings for Adeline Adams. Notices call heirs and creditors to appear May 1912 for hearings and actions.
Public outcry sale scheduled for May 1912 at the courthouse door in said county. Bidders may appear and bid cash for a described tract or property as listed in the notice. The sale proceeds to satisfy a judgment lien or mortgage as specified in the sheriff’s advertisement.
By order of Clarke County Court of Ordinary executor will sell at the courthouse door in Ath ens Georgia on the first Tuesday in May 1912 to the highest bidder for cash. Located at the southwest corner of Reese and Finley streets the parcel covers 84 feet 6 inches on Reese street 84 feet 6 inches along Finley street and 60 feet on Hettie Adams lot with a good four room house. Sale frees property from all liens including that of M Stern who has agreed to cancel his deed upon payment of the amount due. April 11 1912.
The sheriff will sell on the first Tuesday in May 1912 at the courthouse door in Clarke County Georgia. The property covers about 39.45 acres in two parcels within the 241st District G M bounded by Couch J C and others. Levied to satisfy a fi fa issued from the City Court of Athens in favor of L J C McMahan.
Petitioners John T. Anderson Geo Y. Coleman and H T Huggins seek incorporation of The Anderson Banking Company in Athens Clarke County Georgia with fifty thousand dollars capital, ninety year term and corporate powers to bank lend accept deposits discount notes and hold property to manage the business under law.
The document records paid capitalization of fifteen thousand dollars for the Anderson Banking Company, sworn statements by petitioners, a certification by Secretary of State Philip Cook, and an appointment notice for Mary Buchwald as administratrix of Ephraim Buchwald’s estate, with hearings set for Clarke County on the first Monday in June 1912.
Gillis Mills judge Justice Bil Cherry faced a stubborn leg tear baffling doctors. He credited Bucklen's Arnica Salve with a complete cure after fearing cancer. It treats burns, boils, ulcers, cuts, and piles. available at druggists for 25 cents.
Mrs J E Cox of Joliet Missouri credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving her from a terrible cough linked to typhoid pneumonia She had suffered severe coughing spells and found no relief from other medicines but this remedy cured most of her coughing The ad promises quick safe throat and lung relief with a 60 cent and 1 00 bottle and a free trial at druggists.
Prominent attendees gathered at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend as the American Irish Historical Society opened its annual convention. Thomas B. Lee of Providence, president-general, led the session with university President Cavanaugh welcoming guests. Sessions will continue for several days. A testimonial ad from Histonia Ga. endorses Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble relief.
Yesterday two wayfaring men fell into a partially helpless state from ingesting internal absorbents. One was taken to the police, temporarily confined, while the other, warned, sought a bondsman. He later collapsed during the attempt and both were placed on a cot in the city detention house near the city hall.
The Tri-State Baseball League opened at Reading on May 1 with series in Harrisburg, Trenton, Altoona and Reading. The league schedule runs until September 4 and includes Johnstown, York, Lancaster, Wilmington, plus the four host cities. A Pittsburgh reader notes Foley Kidney Pills helped relieve severe bladder pain.
Hugh Tallman of San Antonio says Dr. King's New Life Pills bring hearty vigor and energy. The ad asserts they aid stomach, liver, or kidney troubles and cost 25 cents at all druggists.
An all-day revival meal will be held next Sunday at Oconee Street Methodist Church. The event promises old-fashioned gospel preaching and revival singing, continuing a series of meetings begun several days ago.
A party of over 100 UK clergymen sails from Bristol to Canada to attend a Toronto meeting organizing a federation of evangelical groups across the Dominion. The trip aims to unite various evangelical societies under one umbrella, led by the Federated Brotherhoods of the Old Land.
Darlington hosts the three day annual convention of the South Carolina division of the Travelers Protective Association. Large attendance and an elaborate entertainment programme promise the most successful meeting yet for the organization in the state.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania on May 1 seven Minersville residents await trial for the killing of Michael Sneldaw during a religious quarrel. The May term of the criminal court opens next week with an unusual scene as father and son face off as opposing counsel. District Attorney C A Whitehouse prosecutes, while his father W J Whitehouse defends.
Savannah May 1. Mrs Anna Rebecca Stark Denmark contests her husband B A Denmark s will seeking to limit the University of Georgia s share. Georgia Supreme Court rulings hold that a spouse cannot devise more than one third of the residue to a religious educational or charitable body. The estate valued near 100 000 includes a 5000 legacy to the university and another 5000 to Mrs Denmark plus life income.
Bridgeport Conn May 1 delegates gathered for the Democratic State convention to name Connecticut’s delegates for the national meeting in Baltimore. The event opens with organization and resumes tomorrow for substantive business. Baldwin is to receive a complimentary ballot while real preferences stay undecided.
Col W D Martin of Commerce was in Athens yesterday for admission to federal court practice in this state. He was admitted by Judge Newman. Martin, a University of Georgia law class of 1910 graduate, has practiced in Commerce for 18 months.
The second annual National Capital Horse Show opened at Potomac Park in Washington on May 1 with a large turnout of trained chargers entered by U S Army officers. The event runs through the week and offers six thousand dollars in prizes to winning owners.
Tohque Iowa May 1 The baseball hike of a Three-T league lined up today for the initial games Peoria at Davenport Danville at Decatur Bloomington at Springfield and Quincy at Diffique The league is altered since last season Bloomington replaces Waterloo and Springfield replaces Rock Island Owners and managers have settled league affairs and seek a successful season The schedule calls for 140 games with September 15 closing date.
San Antonio plans a push to host the 1913 Confederate veterans reunion in Macon next year. The chamber of commerce argues San Antonio offers unmatched entertainment during Fiesta San Jacinto week with parades, electric lights, flowers, and battles to attract veterans and visitors. The city highlights its army post, large hotels, historic sites, and favorable climate as key draws.
Atlanta May 1 Hon C W Ashcraft of Florence Alabama vice president of the Inter State Cotton Seed Crushers Association will preside at the May 21 22 23 meeting in New Orleans and launch a publicity drive for cotton seed oil products He anticipates legislation affecting the industry and will coordinate with Georgia and other state associations to boost domestic consumption as exports lag.
The Central Association began its 1913 season with games across Hannibal Monmouth Kewanee Burlington Muscatine Keokuk and Ottumwa. A 130 game schedule runs through Labor Day with an anticipated lively pennant race amid political references noting a Republican split.
Avlanta Ga May 1 Commissioner J J Conner took possession of the department of agriculture yesterday afternoon though his term starts today The retiring commissioner Thomas G Hudson left for south Georgia to vote while turning over office affairs to the incoming official Conner had been sworn in by Governor Brown The transition occurred without ceremony Hudson wished Conner a successful term and then departed for the railroad station
Atlanta hosted seven Metropolitan Opera performances drawing strong crowds. Total ticket receipts near $75,000, exceeding the $60,000 guarantee to the Atlanta Music Festival Association. Metropolitan will end road tours after this season, but Otto Kahn aims to keep annual Atlanta grand opera alive with support from board members visiting for the week.
A reader ponders whether to hire painters or do the work themselves. They estimate paint costs at 2.25 dollars per gallon and prep/finish costs at 3 to 4 dollars more per gallon, totaling about 50 to 60 dollars for a 10 gallon job. The question concerns whether fresh paint increases home value versus selling as is, and if painting before sale is worth it, noting DEVOE paint from Talmage Hardware Company.
Knights Templar from across Georgia converge on Macon for the annual grand commandery conclave. Downtown Macon displays hunting and Masonic emblems as proceedings begin and continue through tomorrow.
The Wisconsin-Illinois zanseball league opened with Oshkosh visiting Madison, Wausau at Auroris, Green Bay at Racine, Appleton at Rockford, and Rockford hosting Oshkosh. Wausau’s franchise returns after last season’s Fondu Lac transfer.
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