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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1915
Page
8
A collage of notices from Athens merchants and residents includes savings bank offers, coupon incentives, fresh produce at Williamson's, meat and dairy ads, rentals on Milledge and DuBose avenues, job open positions, and medicines like Sloan's Liniment and Dr Porter's remedies. It notes phone numbers, addresses, and prices for multiple items and services.
A fragment notes a pleasant neighborhood along Princet Avenue and a relaxing stroll, suggesting a quiet, walkable area with friendly surroundings. The readable lines describe a charming street scene and inviting residential charm.
Four men convicted in the Terre Haute election fraud trial were sent to Leavenworth. Mayor Don Roberts and sixteen others with prison terms appealed and remained imprisoned. Roberts received six years and a 2000 dollar fine and must post a 60000 dollar bond on appeal. Judge Anderson predicted the saloon may be forced out as a source of corruption.
In the District Court of the Northern District of Georgia Eastern Division James G Taylor bankrupt No 575 creditors of Athens Clarke County Ga are advised the first meeting will be held April 22 1915 at 10 oclock in the forenoon in the referee's office Athens Ga to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business Dated Athens Ga April 10 1916 Frank L Upson Referee in Bankruptcy Also a $100 reward for the reader noting Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to cure catarrh a constitutional disease The ad states the remedy is taken internally and backed by the proprietors who offer a reward if it fails to cure Toledo Ohio
State’s cotton from the State Farm near Milledgeville Georgia will be sold to the highest bidder on Tuesday April 27 1916 about 400 bales of fine white cotton never exposed to weather. The Georgia Prison Commission advertises the sale as a public disposal of surplus agricultural product. The listing notes the quality and storage conditions prior to auction.
Yesterday morning the Clarke county superior court opened in due form and adjourned until next Monday due to a clash with the new federal court schedule.
Mr. J. G. Harris aged twenty died at Bogart yesterday from a complication of ailments. He leaves his mother Mrs. A. V. Harris and five brothers and a sister. The funeral will be at Mount Tabor church this afternoon at 4 oclock.
Mr Richard Kay suffered severe injuries from a ladder fall while placing West Virginia decorations. Surgeons will operate at 11 AM to realign a broken cheekbone and repair a kneecap to prevent lifelong disfigurement. Community friends express concern and hope for a successful procedure.
A pedestrian Rev Ww A BE was knocked down on Broad Street by a nine year old boy on a wheel while carrying a gallon of syrup. The syrup spilled, leaving the Reverend rolled in sticky liquid but with no serious injuries. Bystanders raised a small purse to replace the syrup and a suit not fully replaced. The report also notes a Freshman dance and lengthy student dress descriptions from the Tau Sigma Club, along with several social guests and ads.
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