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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1917
Page
8
Advertising notes list diverse items from local services to property loans and rentals. Entries mention insurance, catarrh cures, stamps, farm loans, real estate, rental homes, furnished rooms, a used car, and employment inquiries with contact details in Athens Georgia.
The Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest on deposits compounded annually with deposits from $1.00. A cottage on Cobb Street is for rent via J. C. Jester. Quality Imps Cigar promotes a 5 cent smoke. Lost leather watch with gold monogram, reward offered. Wanted furnished room for students. Georgianne Cooking Oil marketed as economical. Thomas Bros. furnishes furniture refinishing and packing at Normal Station. 25-light electric generator for sale. Piano or voice study with John J. Jackson at Studio 257 W Dougherty. Gas range wanted in exchange for a milk cow. Four solicitors needed for a good contract. Unfurnished rooms for rent first floor at 411 Thomas St. 2t
Five room bungalow on a large lot priced at 1250 dollars with terms. A. H. Davenport ads a 1914 Reo roadster with electric lights and starter for 190 dollars. Athens Engineering Co. seeks three rooms. Banner advert.
Washington January 6 plans for the defense of the Adamson act before the Supreme Court were completed by the Department of Justice. The government's brief will be ready for presentation Monday and arguments to begin then probably will be concluded Thursday. Solicitor General Davis represents the government and asks the court to grant extra time for a hearing of the Missouri Oklahoma & Gulf case testing the act's constitutionality.
Monday launch offers a cup of Drinket the cereal drink and Krumbles the new breakfast food from Arnold and Abney.
Judge George C. Thomas, a prominent Georgia criminal lawyer, extols Jackson's Neutralizing Cordial. The advertisement claims 45 years of use for stomach and kidney relief, digestion aid, and overall tonic benefits with no harmful ingredients suitable for women and children. Manufactured by the Jackson Medicine Company, Athens, Ga. Available from leading druggists and merchants.
W. A. Peek, longtime S. A. L. Passenger station employee, has returned to Athens from Commerce. He resumes the baggage department post, which he held for three years prior to his move. His friends welcome the change with enthusiasm.
A witty note from the Ohio State Journal remarks no man can discuss tariffs to keep his wife’s full attention while she drops a stitch, highlighting domestic interruption as a humorous aside.
Philadelphia January 6 District Attorney Samuel Rotan voiced belief that Bernard Lewis killed the slain artist's model Mark Colbert after a money quarrel. Two witnesses Mrs W C Chambers and Mr Chambers testified they met Lewis with the model a year ago in her apartment. Only nine dollars was found among the victim's effects.
A charter was granted yesterday afternoon to the Jackson Medicine Company, with D. D. Hunt involved for months in organizing to enlarge the business of Jackson's Cordial. The new firm will organize with officers and directors and focus on promoting the proprietary remedy in this city.
The Cobb Delony Camp veterans held a morning gathering at city hall with high attendance and record dues. Col Wiley Howard of Jefferson spoke as a guest. reunion in Washington is moved from May to June 4th and 5th. After adjournment, Delmar's hosted dinner for about fifty with ample food and drinks.
Judge W. T. Newman will convene the federal court in the eastern division of the Northern District of Georgia tomorrow morning at the usual hour. The docket features numerous moonshine cases and land condemnation proceedings, which will dominate the term’s business.
Fort Smith Ark January 6 attorneys announced readiness for trial of four former internal revenue agents Thomas C McCoy James H Lurber A W Williams and Newton C Spratling charged with a long running moonshine conspiracy beginning in North Carolina and spreading to several states The government says the scheme lasted years ending in 1914 costing 3 000 000 to 5 000 000 McCoy recently convicted in Jacksonville Florida revenue irregularities.
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