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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1916
Page
8
Local notes list fire insurance inquiry, Athens real estate loan, rental house on Meigs and Finley, a turkey dinner event at Magpie Stand, a missing abdominal supporter on Milledge Street, and job asks for office work and a collector. Also ads for a six room Grady avenue house, and used cars Morris Yow offers Maxwell Special and Hudson five passenger.
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually on January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 accepted. Also listings for rent, sale, and services appear from local businesses and individuals including Hinton's Milledge avenue residence and College avenue dwelling. Many small notices feature local commerce and household needs.
An old remedy promotes Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil claiming it cures old sores and relieves pain. The advertisement touts fast healing and offers 2 sc. 0d or $1.00 prices.
An advertisement lists House Supplies for the Dining Room including cups and saucers plates dishes and glassware and Kitchen items such as enamelware aluminum ware and potato mashers plus General Household goods like Cedar mops polish wash boards and ironing implements. It ends with a prompt You Can Find It AT.
The federal court here opened with 172 moonshine cases listed for the week. Thirty four were disposed of yesterday with most defendants found guilty or pleading guilty. Sentences planned to be heavier in future sessions. Elmer Mayfield, a young colored boy, sent to the National Training School for Boys at Washington for two years after raising a money order.
A testimonial from Mrs. B. H. Shackelton of Chadwicks New York praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for relieving throat irritation hoarseness and curing a cold. She notes it has been used by herself and children and calls it valuable and reliable. Sold by all dealers.
Tom Kane, advancement manager, reports heavy advance mail orders as The Birth of a Nation prepares five performances at the Colonial theater in Ath ens with prospects of a packed house. He notes demand mirrors southern cities and surpasses other big attractions like Ben Hur.
An article cites Dr. J W Carhart on lime salts in treating tuberculosis and Eckman's Alterative claims. It also reports on The Birth of a Nation tour notes with an orchestra and large crew, planned stops in Greenwood Greenwood Greenwood and a three week run at Colonial Theatre, plus other city engagements.
Special to the Banner Jefferson Ga Feb 7 Superior court opens with Judge Charles H Brand presiding and Solicitor General Gamble. Foreman John F Shannon leads a strong jury as the judge admonishes on law enforcement prohibition and usury while noting gaps in state bank deposit protections.
Mr Joel Hunter, certified accountant and chairman of the state board of examiners, will address the School of Commerce at Peabody Hall tonight at 7 45 on The Balance Sheet and the Government Tax Report Required by Corporations. The city business men are invited. the corporation reports portion should interest those handling records and business of incorporated concerns. Next Monday evening C M Candler, chairman of the Georgia Railroad Commission, will speak under the same auspices, followed by W J Harris of the federal trade commission.
Mr F H Williams longtime retail grocer in the city has entered the livery business with Fears Stables. His father J J Williams has been involved in Dus nana estate interests. Williams will devote his time to the stable and his local contact should bring patrons to the business.
Mr and Mrs Robert Alexander Saye and family express gratitude for the sympathy and kindness shown after their recent bereavement and extend thanks for the support received.
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