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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1919
Page
5
Hazelhurst Georgia resident praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after ten months of use reporting relief from weakness pain headaches and nervous symptoms Women are advised to consult Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts for guidance and potential letters suitable for publication.
A ventilated shipper case leaked at Terminal station in Atlanta releasing snakes from Florida Everglades bound for a zoological garden. No casualties occurred though express handling was disrupted as moccasins and rattlers escaped briefly before being corralled or dispatched.
Louvenia Cole Thomas a leading Black woman in the county died yesterday at her Dan ielsville road home. Daughter of the late Lucious Cole she leaves a daughter and five brothers Billy John Byrdie Lucious and Randall Cole of Savannah. Funeral at St Marys Church this afternoon at 3. Pallbearers meet Mack and Payne parlors at 2 30.
The bulletin notes fair and cooler conditions in Athens and Georgia with Friday expected to be fair and cooler. A high pressure area in the extreme northwest brings subfreezing 7 am readings down to 22 degrees at Williston and Huron. Georgia faces two to three days of moderately colder weather and light showers occurred in the lower Lake region and along the north Atlantic coast.
The first installment of city taxes is due from April 16 to May 1. Taxes not paid by May 1 incur a $1.60 cost on file and will be issued again to all delinquents. G. E. O'Farrell, City Marshal.
JAMES WHITE MORTON, chairman Clarke County Board of Equalizers, urges residents to file state and county tax returns by May 1 to avoid double taxation. Also a card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. G L Oldham for kindness during their infant's illness and death.
George W. Norris of Philadelphia told the annual convention of the national cotton manufacturers association that the United States cannot neglect the trade opportunities from a war built mercantile fleet. He suggested private capital charter government ships with naval reserve crews to spare capital, ease personnel needs, and protect shipbuilding by avoiding market saturation. J. D. Massey of Columbus, Georgia, also spoke on the merchant marine question.
Isiah Fountain, a Black man, was convicted in Easton Maryland for the crime of criminally assaulting a thirteen year old girl. He was sentenced to hang after being recaptured yesterday following a jail escape Monday night amid a mob demand for his delivery.
Young Harris Church begins revival Sunday with services planned for ten to fourteen days. Rev. W J DeBardeleben of Jonesboro will assist, a noted Georgia revivalist and North Georgia Conference member. All friends and strangers welcomed to attend.
A stated conclave of Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery No 14 ET will be held in their asylum on the third floor of the Max Joseph building this Friday evening April 25 at eight o clock. The Order of the Red Cross will be conferred on the largest class in the history of the Commandery. All Sir Knights are requested to be present.
Mrs. Anna Sanders of 528 Oconee street Allenz Ga says her nerves were unstrung and sleepless, but after two bottles of Dreco she is strong and slept well. She links her improved condition to Dreco and notes stomach trouble and constipation as common female causes. Dreco, made from old time roots herbs barks and berries, is sold by H R Palmer & Sons in Athens.
Six members of the junior class were chosen to compete for the Junior Orator prize to be awarded at June commencement. Selected speakers include Steve Popper Macon GA E A McWhorter Savannah GA Frank W Marrold Albany GA N G Long Pendergrass GA George T Mann Griffin GA R D O Callaphan Athens GA.
The Eighty Fourth Annual Convention of Stockholders of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Company will be held at Georgia Railroad Bank in Augusta on Wednesday May 14 1919 at 10 00 A M. The time honored custom of issuing free transportation to stockholders and their families will be resumed. Rufus H Brown cashier.
An old soldier recalls suffering after the flu and explains how restoring digestive balance by removing acidity and toxins aids recovery. The ad touts NIC and a product named EATONIC, claiming dramatic improvements after a single tablet and urging readers to consider this remedy.
Albert Derricote, a negro, was arrested Wednesday night on a charge of shooting his wife. He was turned over to Sheriff Jackson by the police chief and will be held on a warrant charging him with assault with intent to murder as the wife’s wound is evaluated.
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