Clarke County Clarke County courthouse bid notice 1912
Sealed proposals for erection and completion of a courthouse for Clarke County Georgia at Athens and for jail fittings and installation will be received until 12 noon October 10 1912. Plans and specifications available from architect A Ten Eyck Brown fee 20 dollars. bids must include certified checks and follow specified terms with right to reject any proposal.
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Larke County
Georgia
Athens
Portheast
Washington and
Jackson Streets
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue
Clarke County
Tate Wright
A. Ten Eyck Brown
Forsyth Building
Atlanta
Board of County Commissioners of
Clarke
Caldwell in Cotton Hutchens at Postal
Clarke County residents learn J H Caldwell leaves the Postal Telegraph for cotton work with Kilpatrick, replaced by C P Hutchens returning to Athens. The notice notes Clarke County plans a steady push toward permanent progress as of October 2, 1912.
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Caldwell
Cotton
Hutchens
Postal
J. H. Caldwell
Kilpatrick
C. P. Hutchens
Atlanta
Athens
Clarke County notices and proclamations from 1912
Public legal notices announce George O Allen's application for permanent administrator on Margaret Allen's estate to be heard October first 1912. Also a sheriff sale for a Case touring car tied to J C and J W White, a mortgage foreclosure by M Stern on a Clarke County tract in Athens, property details and dates. A tax levy proclamation fixes county rates for 1912 and outlines duties of the Board of Roads and Revenue. A governor's proclamation submits a constitutional amendment on tax returns due by September 1st, 1912, to Georgia voters. Also brief ads and notices from local merchants.
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Georgia
Clarke County
Court House
Said County
W. A. Fickling
Sandy Creek Bridge
Joe Comer
R. T. Wright
J. H. Dosler
W. P. Vonderau
L. Davis
Superior Court
Athens
W. R. Wilkinson
Court of Athens
Said
E. H. van der Au
W. P. Vanderau
W. R. Wikkingon
W. E. Jackson
Jackson & Vincent
T. P. Vincent
Brown Barfield
Court of Ordinary
B. Wingfield
State of Georgia
Clarke
Lymwood Park
Athens Ga
F.C. Owens
A. V. Deddwyler
Rosa D. Hull
A. V. Deadwyler
J. M. Pledger
H. Davis
la Heretly Civen
Medinace
George O. Allen
Margaret Allen
Aald County
Wingfield, Sk
Sale County
Wlt
J. C
J. W. White
Clerk of Superior Court of
J. 3 Case Threshing Machine Company
J. W White
Falry G. Beatty
M. Stern
Waddell Street
City of
University Savings Bank
Fairy G. Beatty
Say M. Stern
Gall
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue
J. M. Hodgson
J. T. Pillard
Holman
Thia
J. M. Hodobson
Tate Wright
Amendment to create Bleckley County Georgia
Governor Brown proposes a constitutional amendment to create Bleckley County from Pulaski and set Cochran as county seat. Election to ratify at the next general election on October 2, 1912 with voters casting for or against the measure. Bleckley would join the same district and judicial setup as Pulaski, with local offices elected in Cochran.
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State of Georgia
Executive Department
Atlanta
General Assembly
Ite
Georgia
Comptroller-General
Joseph M. Brown
State of
Bleckley
Stateg of
Pulaski County
Eacd
Pulaski
Dodge Counties
20Th Land District
21St Land District
Ocmulgee River
Houston County
Cochran
Breckley
Superior Court
Said
Bleckley County
Towa
Josepha M. Brown
New Road Standards Highlight University of Georgia Study
A Clarkesville case in Habersham County tests good roads work by Prof John C Koch of the University of Georgia. He advised regrading and soil selection, creating a durable surface for year round use. The piece also discusses school tax funding comparisons between city and county systems, noting costs and potential consolidation benefits, ending with local notices and endorsements for health and civic causes.
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Good Roads Department
School of Engineering
University of Georgia
Clarkenville
Habersham County
John C. Koch
Clarkesville
Good Rods
University of Georgian
County Board of Éducation
The Men Who Succeeded As Heads of Large Enterprises
An ad touts Electric Bitters as a health remedy for energy and vigor, claiming success for executives and those with liver stomach and kidney troubles. It cites a testimonial from Chas B Allen of Georgia and urges purchase from W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer Sons for 60 cents.
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Chas
B. Allen
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R. Palmer # Sons
Delegates Named for National Conservation Meet in Indianapolis
Athens likely to be represented at the National Conservation Congress in Indianapolis October 1 to 4. Secretary Callaway of the Chamber of Commerce announced delegates C. D. Flaigen, C. J. Griffith, and J. J. Wilkins. Georgia expects many attendees. the event holds local significance. Also a testimonial notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a best seller from Ohio Falls.
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Athens
National Conservation Congress
Indianapolis
Callaway
Chamber of Commerce
Messrs. C. D. Flaigen
J. Griffith
J. J. Wilkins
Georgia
Chamberlin
H. W. Hendrickson
Ohio Falls
Ind
Chamberlain
Murder trial sets new county record in 45 minutes
In DeKalb county, Charles Davis, colored, pleaded not guilty, was tried, found guilty and sentenced to a life term all within 45 minutes. Jury deliberation lasted fifteen minutes. Atlanta report notes the rapid sequence set a new local time record for murder cases.
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Atlanta
DeKalb County
Charles Davis
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Mach
Board of Commissioners of Roads and Avenue
Curke County
Alrest
Board of Commissioners Roads and Revenue
John Scott
Clarke Superior Court
Chas. H. Brand
BE. J. Crawford
Cowt Clarke County
Equitable
J. Frank Butler
E. P. Watson
J. Fred Butler
Geo
J. Butler
Charles H. Brand
E. J. Crawford
L. B. Whitmire
L. B. Whitemire
Tober
S. B. Wingfield, SR
Secretary of State
Ae Bucklen
H. R. Palmer & Sone
Philip Cook
Secretary
Robert Sparks Walker
T. L. Parks
Murrayville
Antoine Deloria
Garden
Mich
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