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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1919

Page

6

Guardian Sale and Various Clarke County Notices

A mixed Clarke County legal page lists guardian sale details for Herman and Hubert Smith with Louise Smith as guardian, describing a Willow Street lot of about 12 acres and encroachment upon wards’ estate. It includes Year’s Support citations, administration applications for Amanda Dunaway, divorce libel for Ruby and Pete Evans, administrator’s discharge citations, stock sale leave petition for Joan Wise McGregor, and notices to heirs regarding a Thomas P. Vincent tract, plus an administrator sale of Greene County land in Clarke County.

Guardian Gehorgia Clarke County Court of Ordinary Athens Willow St Louise Smith Herman and Hubert Smith Georgia E. L. Dunawey Amanda M. Dunaway L. Dunaway Amanda M, Dunaway R. C Harriette Louise McGregor Joan Wise McGregor R. C. Orr

Property description sale of Griffeth estate in 1919

One half interest in 97.55 acres described along Athens and Greensboro Highway and adjacent parcels belonging to J J Whitehead Ward Wray Brothers and the Athens Greensboro Road in a legal land transfer. This sale is from the estate of Frank Griffeth deceased with Katie J Griffeth as administratrix on October 10, 1919. Green and Michael, Attorneys.

Georgia Clarke County Thomas P. Vincent Fannie Lou Young Notle F. Vincent Athens and Jefferson Road Kenney Allen R. Johnson Asld Court of Ordinary R. C. OR Greensboro J. J. Whitehead Ward Wray Brothers Frank Griffeth Katie J. Griffeth Frankl Griffeth Green & Michael

Elberton Trade Board Seeks County Agent

The Elberton Merchant Association held a meeting to address boll weevil control and the need for a county demonstration agent. A committee will approach the State College of Agriculture to appoint a qualified agent with boll weevil experience and explore salary support, with members offering to share costs if needed.

Elberton Merchant's Association of City of State College of Agriculture

Home Coming Tonight at the First Methodist

The First Methodist church hosts a Home Coming service at 8 PM with a follow up reception. The event aims to foster fellowship and acquaint new members with Athens Methodists. Automobiles will be arranged for aged or feeble attendees via D F Miller or C N Weatherly.

First Methodist Church Athens Dist D. F. Miller C. N. Weatherly Automobile Committee

Francis Egen Praises Roosevelt In Georgia Letter

Atlanta Oct 9 Theodore Roosevelt praised by diplomat and author Francis Egen in a letter to IC W McClure Georgia Roosevelt Memorial Association official. Egen extols Roosevelt as a steadfast patriot with no illusions about Europe or America and recalls him as the greatest man. Memorial drive runs Oct 20 to Oct 27. Georgia quota set at 50000. Governor Hugh Dorsey named honorary president for Georgia.

Atlanta Theodore Roosevelt Europe America Maurice Francis Egen IC. W. McClure Georgia Roosevelt Memorial Association Roosevelt God Hhis Versatila Hugh Dorsey Roosevelt Memorial Association For

Sermons to Live By The Spirit's Guiding Power

A church sermon excerpt emphasizes living in the Spirit rather than self will. It argues the Spirit strengthens prayer, corrects weakness, and leads to moral action, urging believers to overcome evil with good and pursue spiritual perfection.

Jowetti

Drivers Big Help Maintaining Roads

Alfred F. Masury chief engineer of the International Motor Company Mack trucks argues drivers can aid road upkeep by varying their path to spread wear. He notes arching roads were for dirt surfaces and modern thick pavements need less tilt, urging drivers to avoid driving in one track or edge and to use the road middle when safe to reduce surface damage.

Alfred F. Masury International Motor Company Mack Trucks

Many Compliments For New Judge

Avanta Oct 9 Very favorable comment fills the capitol and hotel lobbies as Governor Dorsey appoints Hon Charles Waltford Smith to the Georgia Court of Appeals to fill the Wade vacancy. From DeKalb County Smith is an experienced trial judge, trained on the Stone Mountain circuit, with South Carolina Methodist roots and colonial prominence. Elizabeth Moss of Agnes Scott and Thomas Moss of Tech will spend the weekend with their parents on Hill Street.

Avanta Capitol Dorsey Charles Waltford Smith Court of Appeals of Georgia Peyton Wade Smith DeKalb County Stone Mountain Court of Appeals South Carolina Wofford College Spartanburg 9. C Elizabeth Moss Agnes Scott Thomas Moss Tech R. L. Moss Hill Street

New Orleans Cotton Prices and Market Summary

Yesterday’s ruling prices show futures for Jan through Dec with lows and closes, and spot cotton at Athena and Liverpool markets with steady tone. The page also carries a memorial poem “I Am Ready” in tribute to Captain E D Cox, praising his gentleness and readiness for heaven.

New Orleans TOY Oo Ceuer Saver Seeee New York

Baptists Minister At Lawrenceville Resigns

Lawrenceville Oct. 9 Rev. 8 3 Mathis has tendered his resignation as pastor of the Lawrenceville Baptist church to take effect on November 1. He has led the church a little over a year and the church has prospered under his guidance. He was recently called to stay beyond a definite period, but declined the indefinite call.

Lawrenceville Mathis Lawrenceville Baptist Church

Winning a Young Man for Christ

A Sunday School superintendent recounts guiding a store employee named Eugene toward conversion. After a frank talk and a take-home decision leaflet, Eugene returns with a clear decision, leading to church membership the next Sunday under the pastor’s endorsement. The layman narrator highlights personal influence and religious commitment.

Eugene Nigat

Soul Winner Minister Honored In Final Farewell

An aged gospel minister, after forty eight years of service on diverse circuits, is remembered for soul winning and steadfast devotion. A pastor recounts a boy he led to Christ, ending with flowers as tribute, illustrating the minister’s lasting impact on lives and faith. Also shared is a tale of a steamboat pilot rescuing a boy in rapids and a testimonial praising Chamberlains Tablets for indigestion and sleep alike.

Jesus George Epworth

Thalians elect seven new members and plan two plays

The Thalians dramatic club at the University, led by president Frank Harrold of Americus, elected seven new members W. M. Mallard Atlanta H Kassawits Fitzgerald T M Johnson Orchard Hill P H Milton Waycross I B Halley Harwell Fred McKenzie Montezuma and D A Crandall Fort Valley. The group plans a Christmas holiday production and a spring show.

Thalians, Dramatic Club Frank Harrold Americus W. M. Mallard Atlanta H. Kassawits Fitzgerald T. M. Johnson Orchard Hill

Three Soldiers Identified in Joy Ride Robbery Case

In Savannah Georgia on October 8, three soldiers T a Johnson 21 Joseph Renzotti 20 and C R Davis 20 were identified and bound over to the superior court for holding up two young women during a joy ride and taking twelve dollars at pistol point.

Savanah, Ga T.a Johnson Joseph Renzotti C. R. Davis

Seaboard To Use Oil Burners Soon

Seaboard Air Line plans to convert nearly 300 coal burners to oil power with negotiations underway with Mexican Petroleum. Oil burners expected on divisions south of Hamlet NC by January or February, shifting fuel handling through Savannah. The move aims to power all motive equipment with oil in time.

Savannah Seaboard Air Line Railroad Mexican Petroleum Company Hamlet N. C Aii

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Wilson Brown, Jr Wilson Brown Ruby Evans Pete Evans Clarke Superior Court Andrew J. Cobb E. J. Crawford B. C. Potts A. Culp Court House Said Greene County 149Th District Elberton Trade Board Cardu Francis Egen Athena Liverpool E. D. Cox Jet Chicago D. G. Bickers Christ Thy Ohio Agnes Turner Chamberlain Seaboard Dixie Land Dixie Houston (Texas Ossian D. Gorman Harman W. A. Wright East Fifteenth Street A. McD. Wilson Confederate Southern Memorial Association Wright A. R. Wright Wilson Brayn Clemson College 8. C A .Ransom Wright Joseph Morgan Atlanta Memorial Association Willie, Williams Robert G. Stevens Clement Evans Robert Blackburn W. P. Anderson Harry Ellis Samuel Goode Atlanta Constitution
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