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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1915

Page

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Grand Jury Presentsments Endorse Raise in Judge Pay

Clarke county grand jury urges legislative action to supplement the Western circuit judge's salary by 2000 dollars per year, cites Judge Charles H. Brand's efficiency, and recommends court funding. Also reports on county officers, roads, bridges, and the need to topsoil main roads to county lines.

Chas H. Brand Superior Court Clarke County Clarke Superior Court Richmond Chatham Bibb Charles i. Vrand Western Circuit Georgia Athens James F. Hart W. A. Phillips G. M T. Worton Jas. W. Morton John B. Gamble Lalae Chai Tate Wright Amell C. Thornton L. P. Crawford Tallassee Ise Strahan Hull Road Trail Creek J. H. Hart J. H. Dozier Dosier Andrew C. Erwin Toreman State OF Georgia Clarke Said County

Devoe Paint tops value in reach and wear

The ad argues Devoe paint gives the most coverage and longevity, comparing price per gallon to milk and noting that cheap paint wastes money. It claims Devoe lasts two to four times as long as inferior brands and emphasizes paying a higher price for longer life, with Talmage Hardware Co. selling it.

Devoe

No Hope for Hillstrom Declared by Wilson

President Wilson informed Swedish minister Ekengren that no action can save Joseph Hillstrom from execution in Utah for murder. Reprieve efforts by Governor Pry halted, with no new evidence emerging. Also notes Allies to repudiate Bulgarian conduct allied with Germany.

Associated Press Washington Ekengren Wilson Joseph Hillstrom Utah Pry Histrom

Dorris Western and Atlantic bill creates new reform commission

Atlanta reports on the NEW W. and A. bill outlining a releasing commission with governor, attorney general, railroad chair, and two governor appointees. The act details duties, compensation, data gathering, and lease terms to study re leasing of the road and report back to the General Assembly.

Banner Atlanta Dorris General Assembly of Georgia Railroad Commission Cantrana Trois Mission Lesence General Assembly

Dr John Hunnicutt Leaves for Boston Meeting

Dr John Hunnicutt departed yesterday for Boston to attend the meeting of the Congress for Surgeons of North America. Dr John B Murphy of Chicago heads the surgical profession as president.

John Hunnicutt Boston CI Congress For Surgeons of North America John B. Murphy Chicago

Recovery Hope For Longtime Sufferer

A plea in crumbling text hints at renewed optimism for a young woman once plagued by a persistent cough. Family and friends share cautious belief in improvement as medical guidance and support appear to converge on a hopeful prognosis.

State Farm Good at Milledgeville After Funding Boost

A Georgia state farm at Milledgeville will look very different next session as a $430,000 appropriation funds major improvements. A new building nears completion by Christmas, deep water wells await a guaranteed contract, and a sewer system will be installed. Female building and reform work also proceed with convict labor, delivering substantial state savings.

Congress State College of Agriculture United States Department of Agriculture J. Phil Campbell College of Agriculture State of Georgia Georgia State College of Agriculture Athens George A. Mell Georgia Athens Savings Bank Department of Agriculture Smith Bariner Tlanta Bate Milledgeville Reformatory

Convicted in Atlanta for Using the Mails to Defraud

John J. Simpson, a former member of the Simpson Harper Lumber Company, was found guilty in federal court in Atlanta for using the mails to defraud. The case alleged that false financial statements were mailed to mercantile agencies to secure ratings on which the firm borrowed. Banks in Georgia are said to hold substantial sums.

Associated Press Atlanta John J. Simpson Simpson Harper Lumber Company Mercantile Agency Georgia

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Andraw M. Soule Tpad J. Smith J. H. Dorsey Dorsey Court House Walter BE Jackson Justices of Peace Notaries J. B. Park Park Ocmulgee Grand Jury Traverse Jury Tuma Traverse Lerly A. H. Davison Bath House County Farm Aaron Cohen G. A. Mell W. P. Brooks G. E. Scott J. W. Brobston U. N. Weatherly F. C. Thornton Eberhart P. Crawford U. Whale Orphicmps Walter ©. Pitner Yarbrough J. W. Ingle I. Smith, JR Rowland J. C. Brown J. ¥. Rhodes R. B. Dixon R. R. Hodgson Clared Heidler Clerk C. H. Brand Solicitor General J. Crawford Devoe. Talmage Hardware Co Hillstrom Germany W. & A. Bill Eminent Surgeons OF America the State Farm Angpection
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