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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1916

Page

6

Short Notes of Interest in Classified Ads

A collage of small ads and notes from The Banner lists confidences ad placements, an insurance pitch by Lipecomb, a tire recycling offer from Athens Hide & Rubber Co, a loan of 4 000 local currency on city property, a lost brindled cow with reward, and housekeeping rental at a Milledge Ave address. Also promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey for summer colds with a brief testimonial tone.

Tate Wright Athens Gath Dr. Bell Adv

Athens Savings Bank Offers 4 Percent Deposits

Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings compounded January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00. promote saving habit. Also offers loans on farm lands or city property. Contact A. H. Davenport and Mrs. J. L. Morris for corset items. Also notices on baked goods from Arnold & Abney.

Bank IN Athens Athens Savings Bank A. H. Davenport

Woodmen Camp to Unveil Grave Monument at Oak Hill

Woodmen of the World of Geo. B. Davis camp Athens will visit Johnson church in Oconee county tomorrow afternoon to unveil a monument over the grave of Sovereign Ernest Bullock who recently died. The shaft mirrors those placed over Woodman graves and the ceremonies are described as beautiful and impressive.

Geo. B. Davis Athens Johnson Church Oconee County Ernest Bullock

Mr. Bob Davis Hurt in Runaway Accident

Mr. Bob Davis was badly shaken and bruised when a horse he drove ran away near Princeton. He was thrown from the buggy and taken by Bernstein Brothers Ambulance to his Nacoochee avenue home, where he rested well last night. No bones were broken and he is expected to be out in a few days.

Bob Davis Princeton Bernstein Brothers Nacoochee Avenue

Funeral Attended by Many for Vern Edwards

A large crowd from the city attended the funeral of Vern Edwards yesterday at Corath church near his country home. Rev. W M Coile conducted the service. He was a prominent planter mourned by a wide circle. He leaves a wife and mother and six children, plus brothers and sisters M S Edwards H T Edwards D M Elder Hammond Hurt Zeala Cook and M L Chandler.

Vern Edwards Corath Church W. M. Coile Messrs M. S H. T. Edwards Clarke D. M. Elder Oconee Hammond Hurt Maxeys Zeala Cook Bogart M. L. Chandler Greensboro

Neill election bill sparks Georgia political debate

Atlanta reports broad misperceptions about Governor Harris veto of the Neill election bill. The piece traces the bill’s history from 1915 16 and explains changes leading to the veto and party infighting over primary rules and the county unit plan. It notes governor plans to sign women lawyers bill and interurban railway charters, and raises questions about judges resigning to run for state appeals seats.

Atlanta Neill Harris Muscogee Gordy Chattahoochee County General Assembly Neill-Gordy House Committee Mr. Neill Senate House State Executive Committee

Campaign to curb billion-dollar waste in farm marketing

At the Fourth National Conference on Marketing and Farm Credits in Chicago December 4 9 delegates will plan to cut waste in marketing farm products. The event will survey movement of livestock grain hay cotton and perishable goods and examine the milk distribution and the Federal Farm Loans Act.

Associated Press Chicago Hotel Sherman Charles W. Holman Madison Wisconsin America Cnord United States

Granddaughter of Capt Barnett Hurt in Fall at Home

The little granddaughter of Capt Barnett, arriving from Macon to visit, fell yesterday afternoon at the Barnett home and was slightly hurt. Mrs.

Capt. Barnett Macon Barnett Mra

Florida Republicans Name State Ticket

Associated Press reports the Republican State Committee in Palatka Florida named a ticket with G. W. Allen of Key West for Governor J E Jenkins of Miami for Secretary of State W H Northrup of Pensacola for Comptroller and W R O Nea l of Orlando for United States Senator.

Associated Press Palatka, Fla Republican Estate Committee G. W. Allen Key West J. E. Jenkins Miami W. H. Northrup Pensacola W. R. O'Neal Orlando

Grad U of Ga Man Passes Alabama Bar Exam

Orlan B Hill Jr graduated from the University of Georgia law school and passed the Alabama bar examination. He will practice in Florence. Of about thirty candidates, he ranked among the fifteen to pass with high marks and is praised for his ability and temperament.

Orlan B. Hill, Jr Law School Chssmen Alabama Florence Georgia

Praise for Southern Railway in Work of Flood Relief

President Fairfax Harrison lauds the Southern Railway for its flood relief efforts. He commends all departments for saving lives and property, aiding marooned passengers, restoring tracks, and resuming service to isolated communities, while honoring the men who died at Belmont bridge.

Washington Southern Railway Organization Fairfax Harrison The Southern Belmont Bridge

Child and mother recovering after operation

A small girl and her mother are in a hospital recovering from an operation. Mrs. Barnett, formerly in Tallulah, will return to Athens today. The girl sustained only minor injuries.

Small

Hon J M Bell Addresses Jefferson Voters On Congress Bid

Hon Thomas M Bell spoke in Jefferson at eleven about his congressional campaign. He praised his record in Congress, lauded rural free delivery growth from 43 to 168 routes, and discussed immigration restrictions. He aligned with opponent on highway development but criticized the judge on penny post age and urged support to advance local interests.

Jefferson, Ga Thomas M. Bell Congress Bell R. P. Jackson Congressman Bell United States Russell Thomas E. Watson Georgia Ben Hill

Ambition film praised for Kalich star power and visual craft

Colonial offers a William Fox picture “Ambition” staged by Jas Vincent with Bertha Kalich as the leading star supported by a noted cast. Critics hail the directing and lighting, call Kalich a dramatic artist, and note strong emotional scenes. The program runs daily from 3 PM to 11 PM at popular prices.

Allstar Jas. Vincent Miss Kalich William Fox Variety New York W. S. Davis Bertha Kalich Mildred Jaclyn Chicago Evening Post Madame Kalich

Also Mentioned on This Page

M. G. Dearing Jr. D. Bradwell Lipecomb J. C. Jester Milledge Ave Crucedale J. T. Anderson College Avenue J. L. Morris Lumpkin St Angel Food Cake Lady Fingers Arnold & Abney Woodmen Sovereign Ernest Bullard City MR. Edwards Shady Fot Milledge Avenue D. G. Anderson & Co. Real Estate Clayton S&t Athens, GA Athens Engineering Company Bill State Court of Appeals Messrs. Fullbright Yeomans Turner Capt. Barnett Hurt West Clayton Street van Deadwyler R. L. Cauthen Ralph Walker Mgr Florida Grad. U. of Ga Southern Railway Lipscomb & Co Frank A. Lipscomb J. M. Bell Jefferson Winder Ambition Colonial Kalich Watia Lionel Barrymore Helen Gibson
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