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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
3
The Young Men's Christian Association committee asks members to complete clothing and provisions donations by today and bring them to the Association building. Chairmen will prepare family boxes Saturday at noon, and any delay could hinder distribution to twelve selected families and extra needy children.
Atlanta officials report the state prison commission has unanimously recommended parole for Milton Rawlings after ten years of his life sentence. Attorney John R. Cooper of Macon, who led the campaign, plans to see the governor sign once the parole is approved. The Rawlings family includes J. G. Rawlings and his three sons Milton Jessee and Leonard.
Historical note recounts Lowndes County court judgment from ten years ago in the Carter children murder case. J G Rawlings hanged, Milton and Jesse Rawlings given life sentences later reduced. Leonard Rawlings spared. Governor Hoke Smith pardoned Leonard and Jesse five years ago. Milton remains in Mitchell County jail awaiting sentence adjustment.
Advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as excellent for constipation. Promises pleasant taste and mild effect, claiming availability everywhere.
The Tabernacle Baptist Sunday school plans a program Friday night at 8 o clock at the church. All classes and individuals are urged to bring gifts for the baskets for the poor to help with Saturday morning distribution.
Amusements list for Friday and Saturday features Strand hosting Lou Tellegen and Cleo Ridgley in The Victoria Cross with Shielding Shadow. Elite presents Marguerite Clark in The Prince and the Pauper with Helen Holmes. Saturday offers Strand with Emily Stevens in The Wager and Elite with Liberty and Lonesome Luke comedies.
The forecast through Friday evening calls for fair and colder conditions in Athens and vicinity. A slow moving storm system centered between New Orleans and Pensacola brings rain in the south and snow to northern points, with below freezing temperatures already reaching the coast and cities such as Memphis and St. Louis. In Athens temperatures drop to around 20 by Friday morning, with little wind expected.
Advertisement promotes safe pleasing toys called Kuddles for Kiddies. They come in many patterns including dolls and animals. Each is stuffed with sterilized cotton and marketed as non harmful for babies. Chapter A. B. offers them at reasonable prices.
Atlanta on December 21 attorney John R Cooper of Macon appeared before Chief Justice Fish of Georgia to obtain a signature on a write of error in the Wash Lott murder case. He contends Justice Gilbert was not a member when argued yet joined the decision, claiming outcome differed without his participation.
A long list of residents and relatives visit or travel for the holidays. Mr J B Reese and family stay with relatives on Brittain Avenue in Athens while many others plan trips to Atlanta Statesboro Savannah Comer and Jacksonville to see kin and attend Christmas events.
Holiday excursion tickets go on sale December 20 to 25 1916 inclusive with final return January 10 1917. For fares schedules routes sleeping car berths and information call 640 R Bloodworth Commercial Agent 156 College Avenue. 20 22 24
In Oconee Burial an assessment of twenty five cents each is due on the deaths of J. Carthers and J. B. Wilbanks. Payable at once to Wm. J. Beith & Bro or to J. H. Mealor.
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