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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1916

Page

8

Legal Advertisements Clarke County Ga 1916 notices

In Clarke County Georgia notices include support petitions for Addie Murrow and Mintie Clements with appraisals filed. discharge hearing for J D Williams administrator. guardianship discharge for Malinda Billups on James and Albert Parks. appointment of Otho Brown as administrator for Mose Allen. a sale of collateral by Walker Financing and Peoples Bank of Hartwell with outstanding judgments. charter application for Stewart Paddock Jewelry Company. sheriff sale of Athens property to satisfy a fi fa against Annie Baker. dates set for June 1916 and first Tuesday in June for various actions.

Georgia Clarke County Addie Murrow Henry Murrow Said County Court of Ordinary W. F. Dorsey J. D. Williams Mintie Clements Matthew Clements Court House Sandy Creek Wm. Barrett Freeman Brooks Estate of Malinda Billups James Parks Albert Parks R. C. Orr Otho Brown Mose Allen Notics Walker Financing & Securities Company John D. Walker Peoples Bank of Hartwell Athens Borgia National Bank W. P. Brooks Dave F. Paddock Stewart - Paddock Jewelry Company E. J. Crawford Superior Court Ward County John E. Stewart Stewart-Paddock Jewelry Company J. Crawford Nantahala Avenue Athens Park and Improvement Company Annie Baker Justice Court 216Th District G. M Hodgson Cotton Co R. F. Wood L. Co W. E. Jackson

Appeal for Peace To Business Men in Nation League effort

An appeal to American business leaders to back the League to Enforce Peace movement endorsed by ex President Taft has reached D. D. Heidler of the Athens chamber of commerce. The notice invites all commercial groups to send delegates to the league’s first annual meeting in Washington on May 26 and 27, signed by Taft Parker Lowell Houston Roberts and Filene.

League of Nations League Taft D. Heidler Athens Chamber of Commerce United States Washington William 4H. Taft Alton B. Parker A. Lawrence Lowell Harvard University Herbert G. Houston George EB. Roberts Edward A. Filene

Free rein and free reign differ in meaning and usage

The phrase free rein means unrestricted freedom to act. Free reign is a mishearing and incorrect form. should be avoided in formal writing.

Georgia Boy Youngest Man Ever Named Columbia Law Professor

Young B Smith of Atlanta has accepted a professorship at Columbia University Law School becoming the youngest professor ever elected to a Columbia bar chair. The 26 year old attorney, son of A J Smith, will depart Atlanta for New York in summer to assume duties as he succeeds Jackson E Reynolds, who shifts to full practice. Smith earlier trained at Boys High School Atlanta the University of Georgia and Columbia then joined Cravath Henderson in New York before returning to Atlanta to practice with Wimbish Bilis and later forming Smith Austin. He will teach public service companies law and other courses at Columbia.

Athens Young B. Smith Atlanta Law School Columbia University New York Smith A. J. Smith Columbia Jackson E. Reynolds Central Railroad of New Jersey Reynolds Young Smith Boys' High School of University of Georgia Cravath & Henderson Wimbish & Bilis Wimbish South United States Supreme Court James W. Austin Smith & Austin United States Harvard William A. Keener Harvard Law School Emory University

Georgia Democrats Unite at Macon Convention for Wilson Endorsement

The Macon gathering showed Georgia Democrats rallying to endorse President Wilson and elect loyal delegates. Senators Smith and Hardwick faced opposition. Hardwick stood firmly against Wilson’s policies, while Hardwick’s approach drew criticism and calls for reform within the party. William J Harris is highlighted as a powerful figure shaping Georgia politics.

Georgia Macon Wilson George Washington Smith Hardwick People of Dempsey Hotel

Winder Ga Evangelistic Series Closes. 32 Added to Church

In Winder on May 4 evangelistic meetings at the First Baptist Church led by Rev. W H Faust ended after seventeen days of morning and evening preaching. Large gatherings from multiple city churches attended, hymns led by Geo N Bagwell. Thirty two new members joined the church as the city stirred by the meetings.

Winder W. H. Faust Baptist Church Sim Geo. N. Bagwell

Revival services begin at Crawfordville Baptist Church

Crawfordville Georgia May 4 Evangelist B H Jennings begins revival meetings at the Crawfordville Baptist Church with Prof A A Lyons in charge of singing. The meetings have been publicized and organizers hope for much good from the series. Booster Chautauqua closes after four days in Crawfordville with large crowds and attractions.

Crawfordville, Ga Evangel B. H. Jennings Crawfordville Baptist Church A. A. Lyons Crawfordville

Choice Plants for Sale by Experienced Grower

Porto Rico Yam and Dooly Yam potato plants offered alongside three leading cabbage varieties and three choice tomato varieties. All plants are true to name and of the choicest stock. Patronage solicited by Bower Truc Plant Co Dixie Brooks Co Georgia.

Porto Rico Bower Truc Plant Co Dixie Brooks Co Georgia

Export Trade Suggestions Issued by Commerce Bureau

Washington May 4 The Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce publishes a practical bulletin on export trade issues including credit terms agencies packing and direct versus middleman exports It notes the temporary nature of current cash sales with Europe and urges exporters to establish local representation to secure lasting markets and prevent foreign firms from building permanent field offices. The bulletin Export Trade Suggestions Miscellaneous Series No 35 spans 141 pages and is available for 16 cents from the Superintendent of Documents in Washington or district offices.

Washington, D. C Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Department of Commerce Ameri Seaboard Central America United States E.E. Pratt Bureau

Eighth District High Schools Meet in Monroe

Monroe Ga May 4 The Eighth District High School Association met in Monroe for two days of contests With delegations from Athens Covington Eatonton Elberton Lavonia Greensboro Mansfield Monroe Madison Rutledge Social Circle Union Point and Washington The schedule includes debating music contests essays spelling teachers conference declamation athletics and recitation with prize awards to follow

Monroe Eighth District High School Association Athens Covington Eatonton Elberton Lavonia Greensboro Mansfield Monroe Madison Rutledge Social Circle Union Point Washington Madison J. H. Peters

Statesman Beaten at Checkers in 1852

A Springfield Republican item notes that in winter 1852, weeks before Franklin Pierce’s nomination, he was soundly defeated at checkers by New Hampshire Judge Folsom. The quip serves as a political joke for those who imagine life in the Washington structure.

Statesman Checkers Franklin Pierce Judge Folsom New Hampshire Washington Springfield Republican

Dedication of New Church Extension Board Home in Louisville

The dedication ceremony for the new home of the Methodist Episcopal Church South Board of Church Extension in Louisville will feature Rev. A. Steel delivering the dedicatory address. The building cost about $60,000 and marks the department’s move from a rented space into a dedicated facility. Dr. W. F. McMurray led the fund drive, with the board reporting a 34 year history of growth, loans, and property investments totaling about $5.29 million. The piece also notes agricultural and political commentary and Georgia voter registration deadlines ahead of fall elections.

Board of Church Extension Methodist Episcopal Church, South Louisville 8. A. Steel D. D Columbia W. F. McMurray David Morton P. H. Whisner Dr. McMurray McMurray Savings Fund Department of Methodist Episcopal Church, Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Qhorge John B. Stewart Cobb, Erwin & Rucker Georgia Boy Democratic Party Murphy Candler Executive Committee Railroad Commission Candler Senate William J Harris William J. Harris Board of Education Sara John P. Cash F. Maughan Lilian Clinkscale Myrtle Reed Sara McWhorter Ruby Johnson Lillian Miller Rosa Rives Pearl McBreyer Fay Wilkerson Ida Kilgore Lou Cargill Idie Smith Myrtle Wallace Lulu Jennings W. E. Cooper Geo. D. Smith Geo. Fortson Robert Smith W. L. Bush Newton Swinney John W. Bennett NEW Church Extension Board A. Steel America Congress Philippines
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