Legal: Clarke County heirs case and charter amendments
In Clarke Superior Court October Term 1917 Carlisle as Administrator of Rachel Hector sues Nelson McCombs Zeffrine A George Parthenia Smith Squire Thomas Sallie Thomagy and heirs at law of Rathgers Hector to determine heirs and share of Rachael Hector estate. Also petitions to amend and renew charter for Scott Hardware Company Clarke County Georgia seeks name change to Scott Hardware Company and charter renewal for 20 years. Includes Southern Manufacturing Company charter amendment and Southern’s stock increase to 1,000,000 dollars and power to engage in general mercantile business.
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Clarke Superior Court
Carlisle
Cobb
Rachel ‘Hector
Nelson McCombs
Zeffrine A. George
Parthenia
Smith
Squire Thomas
Sallies Thomagy
Rathgers Hector
Toy
Rachael Hectores
Wet Plaintifg
Rachael Hector
Otness E. J. Crawford
Clarke County
Georgia
Superior Court
SCOTT
Talmadge
Scott Hardware Company
Talmadge Hardware Company
Jno
R. M. Strickland
E. J. Crawford
Waid County
Clarke Co. Ga
Charter
Said County
Southern Man‘acturing Company
Oma
Petitioner
Petiioner
Southern Manufacturing Company Seeks Charter Amendment
At a special stockholders meeting in Clarke County Georgia the unanimous resolution directs officers to apply to the Superior Court for charter amendments increasing capital stock to 1 000 000 and allowing general mercantile operations. The secretary I C H Newton certifies the minutes dated September 13 1917 and filed September 18 1917.
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Georgia
Clarke County
I. C. H. Newton
Southern Manufacturing Company
Newton
Sheriff Sale Notices Athens Georgia 1917 Lot in Clarke County
The sale is set for the first Tuesday in November 1917 at the Court House door in Clarke County Georgia. The property lies in Athens at Milledge Avenue and Springdale Street, part of a four acre tract conveyed to A. E. Griffeth and Billups Phairy. Levy marks the property as the defendant in fifa Sallie B Hill to satisfy a court lien in favor of Harriet G Wilkinson.
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Georgia
Clarke County
Court House
Said
Athens
Milledge Ave
Springdale Street
Milledge Avenue
T. W. Baxter
A. E. Griffeth and
Billups Pbiairy
W. C. Orr
Clarke Superior Court
Fifa
Sallie B. Hill
City Court of
Harriet G. Wilkinson
Saie
Superior Court
W. E. Jackson
Sheriff’s Sale and Executor Sale Notices in Clarke County
Clarke County notices announce a sheriff sale to satisfy a justice court judgment against L. E. Stewart with property fronting Barrett Street in Athens and a separate executor sale of Richard Coleman’s home place on Arch Street. Also listed is an administrator sale of Lula Hawkins estate land in Clarke County, with parcels described, dates set for the first Tuesday in November 1917, and cash terms.
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Court of Ordinary
Clarke County
Fannie Dean
Lea Smith
T. A. Lester
Whitehall Road
John R White
Georgia Manufacturing Company
Hugh White
Georgia
Said County
Richard “Ole Man
Athens
Said
Richard Coleman
Arch St
Rena White
L. Hunt
Jim Lane
J. H. Horton
Henry T. Carlton
Lula Hawkins
Court House
Co. M. Hilliard
Maggie Couch
H. C. Tuck
Frank Wyche
Nymm Kinney
Benjamin H. Barrow
H. H. Carlton
Two Associated Fuel Controllers for Athens Named
Fuel Administrator W F Dorsey announces the appointment of T A Mell and Prof W D Hooper as associates to assist in handling the city coal situation. The meeting for all Athens coal dealers is set for 8 o clock this evening at the Chamber of Commerce rooms to fix a definite coal price and organize supply and distribution.
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W. F. Dorsey
Athens
L. G. Hardman
T. &. Mell
W.D. Hooper
Dorsey
Chamber of Commerce
The Strong Wisht and the Heat of Summer Folklore
A fragmentary note contrasts strength with weakness among age groups. It hints at feeble elders and younger people being strengthened to overcome a difficult season, suggesting a moral or proverb-like message from a historic period.
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Sum
Worley Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter in Elberton
Arnold Worley, once Elbert County city attorney, is sentenced to fourteen years in the penitentiary after a lengthy trial process for the May 21, 1916, killing of Sheriff Newt Haley. The case featured multiple mistrials, appeals for new trials, and high-profile local figures active in the defense and prosecution.
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Elberton
Arnold Worley
Walter L. Hodges
Elbert Superior Court
Worley
Newt Haley
Superior Court
Haley
Clarke County
Elbert County
Jair
Supreme Court
Sam L. Olive
State Senate
Fulton County
Jack Raley
Mayors to Attend Washington Conference on Training Camps
A major gathering of army and navy representatives will convene in Washington on the 23rd to discuss improving training camp activities. Mayor Pro Tem Dobbs will attend for the city, with a Chamber of Commerce delegate also expected. Citizens from Athens and nearby areas may join, underscoring local soldier training importance. The War Camp Community Recreation Service urges broad representation and delegates if leaders cannot attend.
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Army
Navy
Washington
D.C
Dobbs
War Camp Community Recreation Service
America
All Answers Care
G. Street
N. W
Washington, D. Cc
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Held Most Reliable
Mrs A C Kirstein of Greenville testifies Chamberlains Cough Remedy has been used in her family for years and is a quick cure for colds and bronchial troubles, valued as the most reliable cough medicine she has used.
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A. C. Kirstein
Greenville
Chamberlain
First Freshman Impromptu Debate Held in University Chapel
In the University chapel last night the first Freshman impromptu debate in the institution's history took place and was a decided success. Debaters from both societies showed notable ability for first year men. Phi Kappa won on the negative side. Prof. Abit Nix presided humorously, enhancing the event with music and lively participation.
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University Chapel
Abit Nix
Phi Kappa
Four County Fair at Commerce hailed as huge success
Commerce Ga Oct 17 The Four County Fair in Commerce concluded after its most successful season yet. Originating as a Commerce Corn Contest for Jackson Banks Madison and Franklin counties, it expanded into a large fair promoting corn and all farm products along with livestock and home crafts. Judges awarded top county prizes to Jackson, Franklin, Madison, and Franklin with best exhibits to Gee Williamson and Charles Neal. Livestock displays drew large crowds and many exhibitors sold out stock. Manager J B Hardman earned praise for selecting the Murphy Shows and delivering a premier midway.
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Commerce
Jackson
Banks
Madison
Franklin
Merchants of Commerce
Georgia
Atlanta
Macon
Jackson County
Franklin County
Madison County
Gee. C. Williamson
Charles C. Neal
Bond's Academy
White Hill
Jnc. B. Hardman
J. F. Murphy
John B. Hardman
Realms of Endless Alden Infinite Remembered as Autumn Passes
In a reflective autumn tribute, D. G. Bickers remembers “Uncle Peter” Funkenstein. He portrays the harvest season as a bridge to a restful, brighter afterlife, praising a life well spent and a spirit ready for the Great Transition.
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Alden
Peter” Funkenstein
Seeing and Knowing by Leslie H Allen Vigilantes
A historical poem depicts two men at dawn in a field who clash over blood and sacrifice. One seeks peace, the other asserts strength and duty, faith against hate, as a shell bursts and both fall. The piece ends with an abrupt product placement for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy amid wartime imagery.
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Leslie H. Allen
the Vigilantes
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L. E. Stewart
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