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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1914

Page

8

International Bonded Warehouse Company charter requested in Clarke County

Petitioners Moss Jackson and Wilkins seek incorporation of The International Bonded Warehouse Company in Athens Clarke County for twenty years to store and warehouse cotton and commodities, act as agents for fire and marine insurance, and conduct related financial and real estate activities with $60,000 capital, rights to bonds, and two thirds stock vote for dissolution. filed September 1914. Clarke County court clerk certifies copy. ordinary cites executors discharge and notice of sale and divorce matters follow in October 1914.

Georgia Clarke County John D. Moss Jack F. Jackson John J. Wilkins International Bonded Warehouse Company City of Athens Raidee Sald Corporation J. Crawford B. J. Crawford Superior Court Said County E. J. Crawford Mierke Georgis William A. Carlton Chas. L. Bartlett Joseph H. Carlton R. C. Orr Towit Flint’ Street Third Street Flint Street Athens, Ga Flint St J. R. Tweedy J. D. Tweedy W. C. Livingston W. A. Epps Clarke County Superior Court Clarke

War time guilt? Crime drops in Britain as reform aids

London reports a nearly 40 percent crime decline since the war began. Prison sentences fell to 797 from 871, while total imprisonments dropped from 149,552 to 135,140. Reform measures and humane treatment are credited with reducing offenses among youths and offenders.

London Associated Press Robert Wallffe K. C Britain

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Claims Cures for Lung Troubles

A promotional notice touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as restoring health from lung troubles and coughs. A Gates, North Carolina reader reports a near hopeless case cured, urging readers to buy a bottle for 25 cents from their druggist.

Dr. Bell

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Health for Digestive System

Promote a vigorous stomach liver and bowels with Dr King’s New Life Pills. They claim to aid digestion relieve constipation and purify blood for overall toning of the system.

Dr. King New Life

Freight Rate Reductions Denied by ICC

The Interstate Commerce Commission denied reductions sought in freight rates on deciduous fruits from California to Alabama Florida Georgia South Carolina and Tennessee. The decision affects shipments and pricing for fruit exporters and traders in those states.

Associated Press Washington California Alabama Florida Georgia South Carolina Tennessee Interstate Commerce Commission

CAPPS AND PALMER, LOCAL MA SONS, RECEIVE HIGH OFFICES

Macon Georgia October 28 N H Ballard of Brunswick elected grand master of the Georgia grand lodge jh AM succeeding Robert L Colding of Savannah Other officers elected F C Miller Fort Valley deputy grand master W G England Cedartown senior grand warden John R Wilkinson Atlanta grand junior warden James M Rushin Boston grand treasurer W A Walihan grand secretary Several appointive officers names added including L N Betts W A Capps H R Palmer and W F Dobbs Dr J C Bennett J Y Walker plus a Past grand master's jewel given to retiring grand master Robert Colding and honors to Athens Masons for service The grand lodge adjourned and Athens representatives returned noting profit and interest The article notes ongoing construction for a Masonic temple in Macon to serve as the grand lodge headquarters and mentions the Mazonic Home in Georgia with H Palmer named trustee.

Macon N. H. Ballard Brunswick Masons Georgia Grand Lodge Jh & A M Robert L. Colding Savannah Colding Grand Lodge Kter F. C. Miller Fort Valley W. G. England Cedartown John R. Wilkinson Atlanta James M. Rushin Boston W. A. Walihan Ballard Central of Georgia L.N. Betts W. A. Capps H. R. Palmer W. F. Dobbs J. C. Bennett Jefferson J. Y. Walker Attlea Lodges Robert Cokting Thomas J. Jeffries W. A. Casios Mount Vernon Lodge Athens Mazonic Georgia F. W. Coffee B. L. Patterson

Interesting Bankruptcy Appeal Decision in Georgia Merchant

Information from the Fifth Circuit reports D. T. Bowers of Canon Georgia won dismissals in involuntary bankruptcy proceedings filed by Virginia Carolina Chemical Co Talmadge Bros Reed Of Co The estate is valued between 2000 and 26000 with contested solvency and whether suretyship liabilities must be listed The Special Master Jorge Holden and Judge Newman ruled solvency assets offset liability The US Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the lower court and dismissed the proceedings The argument involved creditors Howell C Erwin and Stephen C Upson as counsel for moving creditors and Bowers respectively.

Athens Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit D. T. Bowers Canon Georgia Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co Talmadge Bros. & Co Reed of Co Neas Jorge Holden Newman Holden United States Circuit Court of Appeals Howell C. Erwin

Legality of Old Slavery Marriages in Brown v Wilson Case

The Brown v Wilson case concluded in the superior court with a verdict for the defendant. The hearing explored the legality of old marriages between enslaved people before emancipation, including an eighty five year old negro party. A pavement dispute and a criminal matter State vs Marshall Cooper were also noted.

Brown Wilson Wea City of Athens Lampkin Street Barrow, Hodgson and Shackelford Ani Marshall Cooper

Wheat advances and late weakness mark Chicago grains

Crop damage reports from Argentina and a weak Australia outlook spurred initial gains in wheat with foreigners hedging cash wheat in the market. Prices fluctuated as corn rose and hogs lifted provisions while a broad close showed a net decline. Spot cotton markets in Liverpool and New Orleans remained steady to firm with varied regional quotes.

Associated Press Chicago Argentina Australia Seaboard

Historical Essay Contest Opens in Georgia Daughters of the Confederacy

The Georgia Division UDC promotes a historical essay contest in Athens with local prizes. Rules require white Georgia students under 18 to write 1000 to 1600 words on Causes That Led to the War Between the States. Submissions due by March 15 with county and school details, two best essays advance, and final judging by state committee. A talk by Miss Mildred Rutherford Nov 7 aids contestants.

Georgia United Daughters of the Confederacy Athens South Laura Rutherford the Daughters Clarke County M. W. Welch Thomas W. Reed Stanley Cobb Lampkin J. Tribble Daughters of the Confederacy Mildred Lewis Rutherford Jefferson Davis Mildred Rutherford Cobb-DeLaney

Famous Huff Case Back to Referee in Appeals Ruling

Federal Circuit Court orders a referee to reconvene the Huff case regarding W. A. Huff and heirs amid contempt proceedings and ongoing scrutiny of Judge Emory Speer. This marks the fifth appeal in the matter with attention on delays and fees.

New Orleans Emory Speer Southern District of Georgia W. A. Huff Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Huff Edison Huff Mattie J. C. Jennings Speer

Candler County FOLKS Working for New County Vote

Metter residents and neighboring Bulloch Emanuel and Tattnall counties push to approve the constitutional amendment creating Candler County named for former Governor Allen D. Candler. Activists circulate literature and organize to ensure victory on election day despite past success of legislators.

Atlanta Metter Candler Bulloch Emanuel Tattnall Allen D. Candler

Toned Up Whole System Ailment Claims Ad

Mrs Ruther Mas Baker of Boenceport New Jersey praises Chamberlain’s Tablets saying they cured her bilious attacks headaches and fatigue and toned up her whole system. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Why Not Publish It Chronicled Relief By Mrs Kallans

Mrs Joseph Kallans of Peru Indiana reports belching sour stomach and frequent headaches and says she feels it her duty to tell others what Chamberlains Tablets have done for her and urges others to try them.

Joseph Kallans

Unclear fragment hints at a product claim notes

The readable lines suggest a touting of a product by R E Roberte from Homer City Pennsylvania claiming long use and satisfaction with a desire outcome.

R. E. Roberte Homer City

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