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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1917

Page

6

Dentist Fights Check Forgery Attempt At Bank

Dr L N Betts near victim to forge check after thief stole a blank check and envelope from his Holman building office. The forger used a false card and miswritten ten dollars to try to cash a forged check at Georgia National Bank before fleeing. Police search for suspect connected to theft during the McGregor fire period.

L. N. Betts Holman Georgia National Bank Dr. Betts Geo. Williams L. W. Bette Betts

Rank Foolishness About Colds and Weather

The piece argues that colds grow more in damp cold weather and rejects the idea that cold itself causes colds. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and widely recommended, noting it is obtainable everywhere.

Good Advice Is a Hard Sell in Pea Ridge Pot Scene

Local exchange warns readers that interpersonal focus fails in the Pea Ridge pot trade as residents note others show little interest in personal preferences or top shelf goods.

Social notes from Hull to Milledgeville and Gainesville

A long list of local visitors and movers includes Miss Leola Dunlap of Hull and Mr and Mrs W L Davis of Eau Claire Wisconsin among purists registered at the Georgian. Others travel, hostesses return, and plans are announced for a Milledgeville trip with Mr Chase Talmage at G M C. A Precious Shop sale offers bags, aprons and crafts with refreshments and order-taking. May Belle McDorman returns to Gainesville after Little Commencement at Brevard College Conservatory.

W. L. Davis Euclair Wis John R. Davis Neenah J. L. Johnson Allen Talmage Henry Nickerson Frances Talmage Henry Marshall Milledgeville Mr. Chase, Talmage Red Cross May Belle McDorman Brenau College Conservatory Gainesville Athens Bolling Sasnett

Athens Red Cross groups meet as readings delayed

Athens area Red Cross groups held sessions on Milledge avenue with plans for future meetings led by Miss Grace Lynch and Miss Margarethe Morris. Mrs Oscar Davidson’s group convened at 4 30 pm. The note mentions a winterville column and local social visits, plus a feature on the Normal School Glee Club and a Pine Tar Honey health ad.

Groupe Grace Lynch Milledge Avenue Margarethe Morris Oscar Davidson Abba Goranson Goranson Lamar Boss Gladyd Cofle Winterville

Veteran of Confederacy Would Join Union Navy

Little Rock Arkansas April 3 Special to the Banner J L Leigh 1611 West Second Street sought enlistment in the U S Navy He hoped to be sent to the largest battleship but was 69 and over age He enlisted in the Confederate Army at 13 serving four years ending April 1865 under General Lee at Appomattox His loyalty amid wartime need is noted by the recruiting officer

Little Rock Arkansas U. S. Navy J. L. Leigh West Second Street Leigh Mr. Leigh Lee Appomattox

Fire alarm tested with no fire in Athens yesterday

A fire alarm at 2 p.m. yesterday in Athens rang from box 112 but there was no fire nearby. The system was being tested by a fire alarm phone systems representative visiting the city. The rest of the text appears to be unrelated advertisements and quotes.

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