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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1921

Page

5

Athens women rally for State Normal emergency fund

Mrs. George A Mell inspires a statewide drive led by Athens and Agnes Scott and Wesleyan clubs to raise voluntary contributions for the State Normal School. Local branches form, including Agnes Scott and Wesleyan outreach, with meetings at the Athens Woman's Club and a representative traveling to Augusta for the state convention. Donations urged via mail to Mrs Mell or the Athens Savings Bank.

Georgia George A. Mell Mell Chile Ace Athens Wesleyan College Majorie Carroll Joule Hayes Montezuma Carry Scandrett Cordele Frances Wooley Atlanta Merida Bakes Decatur Athens Woman's Club League of Women Voters Roberta Hodgson Augusta Athens League of Women Voters State Normal Mellor State Normal School Athens Savings Bank

Searcy Telegram Sparks Georgia Political Clash

Special to The Panner reports Judge William E. H. Searcy of Plant circuit superior court sent a sharply worded telegram to Governor Durray accusing state courts and citizens of injustice. The missive demands names of those indicted and details of a promised change of punishment before trial. The dispute over the governor and judiciary intensifies as calls for a joint inquiry grow.

Ta, Ga Dursay Wm. H. E. Searcy Plant Circuit Superior Court Tearch Atlin Searcy Alul White Gooraip Wm. E. H. Searcy Superior Court Nola Georgia

Assembly Debates L C Brown Resolution on Action

The article notes plans by Senator L C Brown to introduce a resolution and reports multiple lawmakers from both houses urging adoption, following Brown’s earlier announcement.

L. C. Brown

Supreme Court Rules on Hall Act and Speed Limits

The court finds the Hall act lacks clear directives on returns to the secretary of state, leaving questions unsettled and signaling legislative need for clarifications. It voids two sections of the 1915 extra session motor vehicle act for being outside the governor’s call, while upholding rest as constitutional. The ruling notes municipal ordinances remain unaffected. Additionally, Jack L. Kelley’s murder case proceeds with the higher court affirming the denial of a new trial due to insufficient preparation time.

Secretary of State McLendon Supreme Court Jones Atlanta Hoke Smith Lee General Assembly Jack L. Kelley Spalding County Kelley Roy Trexler Alanta Drifin Supreme Court Suntaina

Four Soldiers Die in Fort Sill Powder Explosion

Four enlisted men of the Seventh Ordnance depot detachment at Fort Sill Oklahoma were killed when 500 pounds of condemned black gunpowder exploded prematurely during destruction. The incident occurred in Lawton on May 13 and involved Associated Press reporting.

Associated Press Lawton Okla Seventh Ordnance Depot Detachment Fort Sill

Dealer Charges That He Delivered Much Whiskey to Martin

Atlanta May 13. Harry J. Smith liquor dealer testified before the Council Committee that he supplied liquor for two years to Councilman Al Martin. He said city detectives West and Payne often escorted deliveries during the transactions.

Martin Atlanta al Martin Weat and Payne Council Harry J. Smith

Tornadoes Hit Two N C Towns In Robeson County

Tornadoes cause property damage and injure several people at Roseboro and Long Branch communities in Robeson County. Telephone lines are down and details are sparse from Staleigh North Carolina today.

Staleigh N.C Roseboro Long Nranch Robeson County

Auction notice for Buick roadster in Clarke County Georgia

Legal advertisement states sale on first Tuesday in June 1921 at courthouse door to highest cash bidder. Property described as one two passenger Buick roadster Motor No 313684 levied upon as property of defendant J C Mitchell to satisfy mortgage. Dated May 5 1921. W E Jackson Sheriff.

Georgia Clarke County J. C. Mitchell J. Graham W. E. Jackson

Levy sale in Clarke County Georgia lot 14 Athens city

In Clarke County Georgia an order of the Superior Court directs a public sale before the courthouse door on the first Tuesday in June 1921 of Lot No. 14 in Athens fronting Vine Street on the east side of the Oconee River described in a deed from Annie Toomer to Robert Osby dated January 24 1912. The property is levied upon as the property of Levi Walker with cash terms on confirmation by the judge. Commissioner Walter E. Jackson.

Georgia Clarke County Superior Court Epps-Wilkins Co Levi Walker Athens Oconee River Vine Street C. M. Strahan Annie Toomer Robert Osby Superior Court of Walter E. Jackson

Athens Building loan sale and Clark county notices 1921

Public outcry sale ordered by Athens Building Loan and Investment Company for defaulted Moragne loan on Lynwood Park home at 1370 Hancock Avenue Athens Georgia. Sale to pay 624 loan, 224.57 due, costs. other Clarke County notices include estate sale of Mat Al Boles land and administration petition for Emmett J. Hale estate. Ordinary R. C. Orr presiding.

Georgia Clarke County Mattle Eberhart William Eberhart Mattly R. C. Orr

Sheriff Sale For 985 Baxter Street Athens Ga 1921

The sheriff will sell on the first Tuesday in June 1921 at the Athens Clarke County court house the property known as 985 Baxter Street Athens fronting 100 feet on Baxter Street and 200 feet deep with a dwelling. The lot is part of a three acre tract at the southeast corner of Rock Spring Street and Baxter Street and is described in a prior deed. The sale is to satisfy an execution in favor of Austin Bell against Carlisle Cobb. Notice was given May 18 1921.

Georgia Clarke County Court House Said Athens Baxter Street Milledge Avenue Rock Spring Street Carlisle Cobb Chas, Stern Co G.G Superior Court Cobb Davis E. K. Lumpkin, Jr City Court of Austin Bell W. E. Jackson

Guardian's Sale in Clarke County Georgia 1010 East Broad

By order of the Clarke County Court of Ordinary, on the first Tuesday in June 1921 a two thirds undivided interest in the house and lot at 1010 East Broad Street Athens will be sold at public outcry. The property once owned by Herman Smith and deeded from Sidney Boley, with guardianship of Herman G. Smith and Herbert B. Smith. Cash terms. May 1921. Louise Smith guardian. The remaining one third mineral interest may be bid and sold at the same price proportion and terms.

Court of Ordinary Clarke County Georgia Saie County East Broad and Wilkerson Streets Athens East Broad Street Herman Smith Sidney Boley Clarke County Superior Court Herman G. Smith Herbert B. Smith Court of Saldty Louise Smith

Estate sale petition and guardianship notices in Clarke County

Notices filed in Clarke County Georgia include petitions for leave to sell lands from the Susan Mitchell estate, guardianship applications for Leila May Fears and Calvin Fears, and twelve to thirteen other probate actions. Also recorded are appraisers reports for a year’s support and incorporation filings for Franklin's Auto Supply Station of Athens.

Franklin Auto Supply Station petition for corporate charter

Petition seeks Franklin's Auto Supply Station of Athens Georgia as a georgia corporation with broad powers to buy sell lease and operate garages service stations motor vehicle business and to own real and personal property with ability to create capital stock increase or decrease and issue preferred stock and bonds, branch offices, and to conduct business within and beyond Georgia. Filed April 25 1921 at Clarke County Georgia with attorneys Jones Parker Johnston Erwin Erwin Nix.

W. O. Payne J. L. Sexton Clarke County Georgia Ray Hastings Fulton County W. P. Congdam Richmond County Max McCandless Cherokee County Delta Chapter Sigma Chy Fraternity University of Georgia Cach Corporation Delta Chapter House Association Sigma Chi Fraternity Athens Sald Corporation Frst United States Chirke County Sald County John L. Franklin H. C. Stewart Franklin’s Auto Supply Station Jones, Park & Johnston Erwin, Erwin & Nix B. J. Crawford J. B. J. Crawford Superior Court Franklin's Auto Supply Station E. J. Crawford

Go to the ball game today at Sanford field

A brief call to attend a ball game played today at Sanford field. Details on teams, start time, and entry are not provided in the text.

Sanford Field

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Normal Fund Essage N. C Shawik, Erwin & Nix J) Crawford Crawford Delta Chapter Home Association Legal Base Lawrence Moragne Loan and Investment Company Athena Building, Loan and Investment Company Lynwood Park Athena Hancock Avenue Glenn Avenue Lawrence Morayne Igan Ma' Ip Athens Building, Loan and Investment Company Tx Board of Directors Athens Building, Loan & Investment Company Deupree Hunnicutt Georgia—Clark Mat- al Boles G. M Hunnicutt Nettie F. Vincent Haynes J. M. Pope R.€. Orr Otho Brown H. M. Rylee Atty State OF Georgia Clarke Mary Hale Emmett J. Hale Dawson Hale R. C, Orr Hugh W. White John Cooper Cousty Hugh M. White E. R. Willams A. M. Williams Guardian Eugene Mitchell Susan Mitchell Jone Ptise Neewad R. Ane VRA Mera Tinma T. Tahnedd Tenentets Phe Jobnann Hetlthe Fanda Af Eal Eatata Danorthod al Marenne Cancarnad Clarke Coente Megemma T Johnson Darenpad Mrew Johnann FM Tahnean Daranend Marke Arcordarca Pala Gforgia Goldie Huff W. J. Huff Hersolf An- Praivers Elliot Fearn Leila May Fears Calvin Fears EH. P. Fears Ward County Aso Qeorgia Clarke Superior Court Angeline Ogden Aaron Ogden Ahat Blanton E. Fortson Berlin
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