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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
8
Clarke County Georgia publishes legal notices including libel for divorce actions against James L. Jones and multiple other defendants. Notices detail court terms, required appearances, publication orders, and dates for service by publication.
The property containing one half acre lies along the Georgia Railroad right of way and west by Angeline Johnson’s lot, to be sold to the highest bidder for cash. Jas P Davis seeks permanent letters of administration for Alban Holsey with creditors and heirs summoned to appear at the October term 1913. R C Orr, Ordinary, signs on September 10 1913.
Commerce Ga September 11 Mr W T Gailey aged seventy four a respected farmer tells of a remarkable reunion with his brother David J Gailey formerly of the area They had not seen each other for fifty years and fate brought them together in a western state restaurant He recognized him instantly proving a long awaited reunion full of emotion
By legislative act the city court of Jefferson now holds terms on the second Monday in March June September and December each year. The next regular term begins September 1913 with quarterly sessions thereafter. Return day for September term is Tuesday August 19 1918. notice to file pleas to next term. G A Johns judge P Cooley solicitor B L Williams clerk.
The 186th anniversary of the 1777 Brandywine defeat was marked with exercises on the battlefield near West Chester. The Continental Army carried the stars and stripes into battle at Brandywine for the first time.
An advertisement touts Devoe paint as the best value, claiming it covers more and lasts longer than cheap paints, with Talmage Hardware Co promoting it. Another ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a safe laxative for women, with a testimonial from Mrs. M. C. Dunlap of Leadill, Tenn.
The bulletin notes fair weather for Atlanta and vicinity with a cooler trend. High eastern pressure brings a sharp drop in temperatures, with lows near 56 and most areas below 60. A second high pressure area in the northwest ushers in colder air with some stations reporting sub 40 degrees and notable rainfall along the gulf coast and western cotton belt.
Trust Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment for relief and possible cure of infant skin eruptions. A testimonial from Mrs Strubler of Dubuque Town cites dramatic improvement after using the product, with claims of a complete cure before finishing one box. Available from all druggists or by mail for 50c from Pfeiffer Chemical Company Saint Louis and Philadelphia.
Commerce Georgia reports strong turnout of students attending Athens educational institutions. Two years ago the town sent every graduate to the University, a record likely unmatched this year. Names include Bright McConnell Will Aderhold Aubrey Williford Farliah Chandler Ots Chandler L Lord Arnold Burns and Lucy Cobb Institute attendees Annie Mas Smith Melisse Hood. Additional notes mention Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Chamberlains Tablets advertisements.
Washington Ga September 11 report states boll weevil has appeared in the county. Farmer M W Drinkard says the insect was found on the RE Rainwater farm at Barnett by J T Jordan. Official proclamation by state entomologist not confirmed. Also includes an advertisement for Electric Bitters praising health benefits and testimonials from local residents.
An L and N engineer and Gainesville Midland officials discuss plans to broaden the gauge to standard between Monroe and Bellmont. The note mentions progress and railway alignment during inspections and future gauge standardization efforts.
Two day centennial Lake Erie battle celebration ends with reinterment of American and British officers killed in the engagement. Also contains an ornate testimonial notice and an herbal remedy advertisement claiming quick cure for diarrhoea, urged by a merchant in Oriole and Toquett.
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