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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1910

Page

6

Guardian Request For Willie McDowell In Ireland

Through attorney J. J. Barge of Atlanta Georgia Mr John S Jarvis formerly of Athens is applying to Ordinary S B Wingfield to be guardian of the property and interests of Willie McDowell a fourteen year old boy in Ireland The ward has never visited America but owns a prominent two story block on College avenue known as the McDowell Building Jarvis has managed the estate since the elder McDowell s death and asks guardianship from abroad a rare arrangement for a guardian located in another continent.

J. J. Barge Atlanta John S. Jarvis Athens S. B. Wingfield Willie McDowell Ireland Emerald Island America Busines College Avenue Causar Furniture Company Lyric” Theater Old Jarvis Mr. McDowell

Railroads Fight Reporting of Wrecks Delays Order

Attorneys for several railroads opposed a Georgia Railroad Commission order forcing immediate reporting of wrecks and injuries. The rule, effective Feb 1, requires brief notices by wire and a full report later, with names and roles of injured or dead. The commission paused enforcement to hear further argument and consider similar interstate rules.

Atorneys State Railroad Commission Georgia Interstate Commerce Commission State Commission B. Thompson Southern S. FP. Parrott Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic John Lb. Tye Nashville, Chattanooga St. Louis Robert Alston Atlantic Coast Line J. Randolph Anderson Sebeard

Trust No Intelligence: Coffee as Poison and Patent Remedy

An alarming editorial argues coffee harms health and urges readers to quit coffee in favor of Pos tum as a safer alternative. It claims coffee causes heart and digestive issues and promises healthful results within about 10 days.

John C Smith Assigned as Athens District Head

John C Smith transfers within Standard Oil Georgia operations from southern territory to the Athens central district with headquarters to be in the Classic City. The Gainesville native is Sidney O Smith’s brother and will lead company traveling staff from Athens to local customers.

John C. Smith Standard Oil Company Georgia Athens Clarke Smith Ais Gainesville Sidney O. Smith

Rexall Muco Tone Promises Cure for Catarrh

A medical advertisement argues that catarrh is a systemic illness best treated from within. Rexall Muco-Tone, prepared from a physician’s prescription, is sold with a money back guarantee at The Rexall Store, The H.R. Palmer & Sons Drug Co in Athens.

Athens Rexall H.R. Palmer & Sons Drug Co

National Bank of Athens shows strong condition in January report

The regular statement filed with the currency department shows deposits of 613000.00 and total assets near 1.3 million dollars. Undivided profits after expenses and taxes exceed 280000.00, indicating a creditable financial position under the bank's officials. Father Quinlan of Atlanta will celebrate mass at 10:30 Sunday at the Catholic church with benediction. all are invited.

National Bank of Athens Currency Department Father Quinlan Atlanta

Perry Davis Painkiller Impresses With 70 Years of Use

At this season coughs and colds are common and Perry Davis Painkiller offers a ready remedy. It is not a new nostrum sold by unknown agents but a product with a long history, trusted for over seventy years, promoted by the Athens Con. & Coke Co. and reachable at Phone 495.

Perry Davis

Governor Harmon birthday fuels presidential speculation

Columbus Ohio February 4 Governor Jud son Harmon marks his sixty four birthday amid strong chatter his dem ocratic bid gains favor especially in the South though he says he will seek re election as governor. Analysts note his Ohio roots legal background and long public service bolster prospects for a ticket pairing ending with the letter n.

Columbus Judson Harmon South Harmon Ohio White House Virginia Adams Jefferson Madison Jackson van Buren Tyler Polk Fillmore Pierce Buchanan Lincoln Hayes Garfield Arthur Cleveland Harrison McKinley Taft Monroe William Henry Harrison Johnson Flayes Roosevelt J. Q. Adams Grant William J. Bryan Bryan Watson Stevenson Kern Clinton Calhoun Hamlin Morton

Skating on Sidewalks Forbidden by City Mayor

The mayor announces a prohibition on skating on city sidewalks effective immediately due to dangers to pedestrians. Larger children with skates bicycles wagons and other vehicles have disturbed the peace, so the practice is forbidden under penalty of law.

H. J. Rowe

Georgia National Bank Shows Strong Jan 31 Condition

Georgia National Bank of Athens reports a strong financial state at close of business January 31. Deposits exceed 256000 dollars and undivided profits after expenses and taxes top 26000 dollars. The bank notes splendid overall condition.

Georgia National Bank of Athens

Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed for Child Colds

A parent reports Foley's Honey and Tar prevents and cures repeated infant and child colds and croup. The advertisement claims it quickly cures sore lungs and coughs, restoring normal health, and urges readers to ask for the remedy.

Foley

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