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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1917

Page

6

Clarke Superior Court Notice and Executorship Sale 1917

Legal advertisements from Clarke County Georgia in October 1917 announce a bill of heirs dispute in Clarke Superior Court and a sheriff’s sale of real estate including two Clarke County tracts. Also notices of guardian discharge, executor sale of Richard Coleman home place, and multiple public auctions under court order.

Clarke Superior Court Carlisle Cobb Rachel Hector Nelson “McCombs Zeffrine A. George Parthenia Smith Squire Thomas Sallie Thomas Rachael Hector Plantiff Rachsel Hector Saia County E. J. Crawford Clarke County Georgia Court of Ordinary Fannie Dean B. Wingfield, Jr Lit Finley Liza Louise Finley B. Wingeld, Jr R. C. Orr Ororgia Court House Moor Said Athens Milledge Ave Springdale Street Milledge Avenue T. W. Baxter Ifrence Bringdale Street A. B. Griffoth Billups Phinisy W. C. Orr Clarte Superior Court Mn Fifa Saleh Hill Jin Oirs Harriet G. Wilkinson Sallie B. Hill Georgi W. B. Jackson Eorgia J. E. Stewart Justice Court R. L. Moss Mfg. Co Richard Coleman Court House Towit Afeh St Rena White L. Hunt Jim Lane J. H. Horton Henry J. Carlton Lula Hawkins Said County G. M Co. M. Hilliard Maggie Couch H. C. Tuck Frank Wyche Nymm Kinney Benjamin H. Garrow H. H. Carlton

Here's How Many Of Us Can Buy a Bond

A salaried man explains his plan to buy a fifty dollar bond to support the government. He will save and sacrifice to purchase it, then use the bond to pay off a debt as soon as it is paid for, believing the bond will help the government. The passage also includes an advertisement about a kidney and bladder remedy promising cures and urging purchase by mail if not sold by a local druggist.

Tim Texas The Food Administration United States Food Administration America

New Regulations For Handling the Army Draft

New regulations outline how draft numbers for uncalled registrants will be counted and exhausted in strict order. The rules specify that serial numbers determine the sequence of calls and that numbers earlier in the list will be used before others.

Morrow General

Three Shifts a Day For All The Shipyards

Washington reports the shipping board has launched an effort to secure labor to run all shipyards on a three shifts a day basis. The goal is 300000 workers to enable six million additional tonnage to leave the ways by year end next.

Washington Shipping Board

Chamberlain's Remedy Advised for Croup Attacks

Fragmentary ad copy urges parents to give Chamberlain's Croup Remedy to children during attacks and to carefully follow printed directions for quick relief.

Chamberlain’s

Hitchcock Wins Special Tax Collector Race in Madison

In Danmvville Ga on Oct 25 a special election filled the unexpired term of E F Mayin. T G Hitchcock led with 399 votes while G L Williams had 398 and C E Hart 208. Other candidates trailed as total ballots reached 1381. election passed quietly with no hard feelings.

Danmvville E. F. Mayin T. G. Hirchcock E. Hart G. L. Williams Estey Kelley O'De G. Threatt J. Lord W. Threckeld J. P. Smith H.W. McCannon J. C. Fowler G.J. Cartledge

Honor Roll of The Liberty Bond Buyers

Washington October 25 The government will preserve a national roll of Liberty bond buyers. Secretary McAdoo instructed parchment inscription of names to honor all purchasers, with no amounts recorded to keep equality among small and large investors through future generations.

Farm Loan Board Approves Sixty Four Million in Loans

The federal farm loan board has approved loans to farmers nationwide totaling 64 million dollars. In the Columbia district of South Carolina the loans amount to 3.6 million dollars.

Associated Press Washington Federal Farm Loan Board Columbia South Carolina

Judge Wills Endorses Clarke Plan in Georgia Visit

Judge J A Wills of Jackson County Georgia visited Athens yesterday and urged adoption of proposed changes from the grand jury on lunacy trials and care of the insane. He called attention to the recent presentments and expressed strong support for the proposed corrections.

J. A. Wills Jackson Jefferson Athens Judge Orr Judge Wills Orr

Mrs. Smith Praises Chamberlain's Tabletsfor Digestion

Mrs G H Smith of Brewerton New York writes she has suffered eight to ten years with stomach trouble and indigestion. One or two Chamberlain's Tablets relieve attacks and heaviness after meals and she finds them a pleasant laxative. The remedy tones the stomach and helps normal function.

Mrs. Smith Chamberlain G. H. Smith Brewerton N. Y Wolk

Professor's Son Charged With Threatening Wilson's Life

A university professor's son at the University of Chicago was arrested today on charges of threatening the life of the President and desecrating the American flag. The incident prompted authorities to investigate the alleged threats and preserve public safety during the period.

Wilson University of Chicago

Sixty Three Pleaded Guilty Resisting Draft

Sixty three defendants pleaded guilty to charges of resisting the draft in a case arising from disorders in Oklahoma last summer. Twenty others were dismissed as the proceedings concluded.

Oklahoma

Restriction Production Not Essential to The War

Washington October 25 reports the president is considering restricting production of materials not essential to the war effort and may take action soon. The move aims to conserve scarce resources and redirect industry toward military needs.

Washington Acton

Maryland Man Succeeds Dr Stockbridge in Farmers group

In Springfield Missouri on October 25 J F Kimble of Deposit Maryland was elected president of the Farmers No Doeto, succeeding Dr Stockbridge.

Maryland Dr. Stockbridge Georgie Springfield J. F. Kimble Deposit Farmers

One Cent Postage Increase Takes Effect November Second

Athens post office prepares for a 1 cent postage rise on all first class mail with effective 12:01 a m November 2 The change warns against delays from improper stamping and notes drop letters remain unaffected Telegraph and long distance rates rise 5 cents starting November 1 and theaters will add 1 cent on tickets over 10 cents Overall wartime taxes extend to telegraph calls and cinema admissions with anticipated per ticket costs shown by examples

Athens Winterville

Lutherans of U. S. Unite Into One United Church

The General Council of the Evangelical Lutheran church unanimously approves merging the General Council, General Synod, and United Synod of the South into a single body to be named the United Lutheran Church in America.

Associated Press Philadelphia General Council of the Evangelical Lutheran Church ‘As General Coun‘eth General Synod United Synod of the Bouth United Lutheran Church In America

Another Loan to France Reported by Associates Press

Washington October 25 The Associates Press reports another loan of twenty million dollars has been made to France. The article notes the loan amount and credits the financial action to international aid, with brief reference to context in U S international finance.

France Associates Press Washington

Civil Service Examination Sees Many Applicants

The civil service board at the federal building announced a clerical examination for government positions. Results will come in a few weeks and another test is planned for December for clerks with stenography or typewriting skills. Inquiries may be made at the Athens postoffice. The exam will be given at 2114 post offices nationwide. A sample question tested applicants’ mathematical training.

Civil Service Board Athens United States John Mary

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Proclaimed Most Reliable

An Oregon reader, A. C. Kirstein from Grognville writes that Chamberlains Cough Remedy has long aided his family and mothers with colds and bronchial troubles. He calls it the most reliable cough medicine they have used.

Chamberlain A. C. Kirstein

Food Pledge Week mobilizes 500000 canvassers nationwide

Washington reports the nation will kick off Food Pledge Week on Sunday October 28 ending November 4. About 500000 volunteers will visit 22 million American households to secure pledges to conserve food for allies and troops, with ministers and schools aiding the drive.

Washington The Food Administration Today Food Administration United States Europe Wilson

G M C and Chick Springs Meet on Sanford Field

G M C and Chick Springs prepare for a Saturday game at Sanford Field in Athens. The two prep schools are granted leave by university authorities to contest on the grid with Clarence Rawson coaching G M C. Chick Springs seeks revenge after last year's defeat and may bring the battalion if the railroad can provide transport.

Jim Athens Sanford Field Chick Springs Clarence Rawson Athens

Fragmented Advice on Pet Diet and Health

The readable portions caution about feeding pets and avoiding meat fats, suggesting abstaining from certain foods to prevent sour stomach. The text appears as stray notes with missing context and fragmented guidance.

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As.towns J. H. Towns Fisher Rayford Barrett St Oconee Moore Rachel M. Murray District Court of the United States District of New Undertaking Co B. Murden & Ben A. B Murden Delock A. M United States District Court Room Atlanta D. C. Fuller W. G. Cornett Imre- Jos N. Webb United States Athet Court Room C. Fuller W.C. Cornett Denaty Mare G.p.cartwright Whitwell, Tonn Cardus Cardui JT. G. Hitchcock Madison Liberty Loan Takers Astgglited Press Liberty Nat Hon McAdoo Wills Clarke U. S Civil Service G. M.C Ghigk Springs SRD F. Hardeman C. H. Phinizy Hardeman Phinizy
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