Hundredth Christmas for Athens-born Mrs Hemphill
Mrs. Sarah Ann Hemphill of Athens Georgia celebrated her hundredth Christmas at home in Athens with son Colonel Robert A. Hemphill visiting from Atlanta. The octogenarian, oldest Methodist in Georgia, manages her affairs, dictated tenant contracts, and discussed crops and预计 next year. She was born near Athens about six miles away, married William S. Hemphill 78 years ago, and plans a grand August birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Hemphill
Atlanta Constitution
Sarah Ann Hemphill
Athens
Robert A. Hemphill
Atlanta
Methodist Church
Georgia
Hemphill
Colonel Hemphill
Hanes
Sarah Ann Fowler
William S. Hemphill
Beasly
Virginia
Nervous Women urged to try Chamberlain's Tablets
Advertisement claims nervousness caused by constipation can find quick relief with Chamberlain's Tablets. It states the tablets aid digestion and are obtainable everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s
End of season sale on remaining garments
After the holiday rush, Michael's clears out ready-to-wear stock in suits and dresses with small quantities but strong mid season values. Prices aim to clear inventory before spring goods arrive, inviting shoppers to grab remaining suits or dresses now.
Stock Prices Slashed for Quick Sell
Prices are cut to move stock fast inviting buyers to visit and purchase promptly.
Call for 200 submarine fleets to guard seas
George F Kunz, retiring VP of the social and economic science section, urged AAAS delegates that the United States must build fleets of 200 submarines for both the Atlantic and Pacific. He called for scientific advancement of resources to be ready for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
George F .Kunz
Section of
Social and Economic Science Today
American Association For the Advancement of Science
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Proclamation for Eighth District Special Election 1917
Georgia Governor declares a January 11 1917 election in the Eighth District to fill the unexpired term of J Tribble and to elect a full term representative for the Sixty fifth Congress. The proclamation is issued at Atlanta with the Great Seal and signed by Governor N E Harris and Secretary Philip Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
United States
Eighth
J. Tribble
B. Harris
State of
Georgia
Atlanta
Unnecessary Detention Of Freight Cars Reported
Reports by Justice Department agents and Interstate Commerce Commission inspectors indicate widespread and unnecessary detention of freight cars and a shortage of equipment. Federal District Attorney Anderson, leading the high cost of living investigation, made the assertion in Boston on December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Department of Justice
Interstate Commerce Commission
Anderson
Naval Demonstration Planned After Danish West Indies Sale
Washington plans for a major naval demonstration to signal the American acquisition of the Danish West Indies are under consideration by the state and navy departments. It is likely the Atlantic fleet will be sent to St Thomas to mark the sale approved by King Christian and expected to reach Washington in about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Danish West Indies
Navy
Atlantic
St. Thomas
Brun
State Department
Christian
At the Movies Strand and Elite Show Billed Entries
Thursday program features Hart in The Devil's Double and Mistress Nell with Mary Pickford. Friday offers Vivian Martin in The Might Direction and Shielding Shadow plus Edwin Stevens in The Devil's Toy. Saturday lists Harold Lockwood and Mae Allison in The Big Tremaine and the Last Chapter Liberty with Lonesome Luke in other features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand
Hart
Keystone
Elite
Mary Pickford
Nell
Vivian Martin
Shadow
Edwin Stevens
Helen Holmes
Harold Lockwood
Mae Allison
Constipation Relief via Chamberlain's Tablets
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as excellent for constipation. The copy says they are pleasant to take and mild in effect and claims availability everywhere.
Naval Training for 10000 Civilians Planned
Washington December 27 Plans completed today outline naval training for 10000 civilians during the coming year. The program contemplates twelve reserve battleships used for a summer training cruise and coast training camps to be established at San Francisco Chicago Norfolk Newport and probably Pensacola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Navy
San Francisco
Chicago
Norfolk
Newport
Notice to Creditors for Robert Cole Deceased
All creditors of Robert Cole colored, deceased, are asked to file statements of claims. His wife hopes to pay without administration if possible. Do not apply if claim was discharged by Robert Cole's recent bankruptcy. Shackelford & Meadow, Attorneys for Nona Cole, widow. d20-23-26-28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cole
Shackelford & Meadow
Nona Cole
Crawfordville Bar Backs John T. West for U S District Court
The Crawfordville bar formally endorses Hon. John T. West for appointment to the U S district court bench for the Southern district to fill the vacancy caused by Judge Lambdin's death. The endorsement was reported from Crawfordville Georgia on December 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordville
Bar of
John T. West
U. S. District Court Bench
Lambdin
Constipation Tied to Dull Skin Promoted by Pills
An advert claims dull pimply skin results from sluggish bowels and liver. Dr King’s New Life Pills are marketed as a mild bedtime laxative to promote a full, free movement by morning. Bottle sold at druggists for 25 cents.
Brand Club Formed to Back Judge C. H. Brand
A petition circulated in Loganville Georgia calls a meeting to organize a Brand Club to promote Judge C H Brand for Congress. The document claims nearly all district voters support him with only three exceptions and two undecided. Brand’s lifelong ties in the district are cited as ensuring broad support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loganville
Brand Club
C. H. Brand
Congress
Judge Brand
Admiral Dewey Celebrates 79th Birthday
Washington notes Admiral Dewey turning 79 with in-person congratulations from Secretary Daniels and navy officers. Daniels reads a diary entry from December 26 1866 aboard the Colorado describing First Lieutenant George Dewey trying to lift spirits by giving bluejackets bottles of wine during Christmas aboard a steam frigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Associated Press
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Daniels
Navy
United States Steamship
Colorado
George Dewey
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. A. Hemphill
Beacon
Michael
Coats
Ing
State of Georgia
N. E. Harris
Philip Cook
Secretary
R. RB
West Indian Islands
Begen
Sylvania Woods
Clifton Mills
MO. T. West
Miami
Crismas
Athens Cycle CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!