Short Notes of Interest Advertisements
A fragmented column of classified ads and notices. It lists insurance prompts, rubber stamps and office supplies, rent offerings for a modern home on Prince Avenue, employment solicitation for colored country school teachers as agents for a dentist, boarding inquiries near the post office, errant checks offered for reward, and sales or rentals including a broom house at 2600 dollars and two houses on Hiawassee Avenue. Lost dog note references a white Irish setter with distinctive markings.
Banking ads and real estate notices in Banner column
Advertisements show Athens Savings Bank offering 4 percent interest on savings deposits with semiannual compounding on January 1 and July 1. Listings include a loan request of 2500 dollars with gilt edge collateral and no commission, plus a store room for rent on Boulevard and other contact notes.
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Athens
Fresh Kentucky mules for sale and second-hand stock
F Y ALL GOOD offers fresh mule shipments from Kentucky, plus second-hand mules and three top teams at low prices. Call 397 to view and save money before buying. Dr King s New Discovery relieves painful coughs and colds with pine balsams and mild laxatives, 60c at your druggist.
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Kentucky
F. Y
Dr. King
Athens Chamber of Commerce Directors Meet in Holman Building
The Athens Chamber of Commerce held its second directors meeting of the year yesterday at 4 pm in new Holman Building quarters. Attendees included President J F Tibbetts, VPs J W Morton and A Rhodes, Secretary D P Haselton, and directors such as W F Dorsey, G A Mell, W G Griffith, C D Flanigen, E H Dorsey, M G Nicholson, D G Bickers, C H Heidler, M J Abney, Dan Dean, C N Bisk, GC Armstrong, J W Jarrell. The group discussed Rest Room regulation and other matters. Haselton reported on hosting three major state agricultural conventions, the good roads conference, and noted the barbecue attracted about 500 attendees with high praise, while costing less than similar events prior.
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Athens Chamber of Commerce
Holman
J. F. Tibbetts
J. W. Morton
A. Rhodes
D. P. Haselton
W.F. Dorsey
G. A. Mell
W. G. Griffith
C. D. Flanigen
E. H. Dorsey
M. G. Nicholson
D. G. Bickers
C. H. Heidler
M. J. Abney
Dan Dean
C. N. Bisk
GC. Armstrong
J. W. Jarrell
Haselton
Chamber of Commerce
A. E. Davison
Tate Wright
Chamber of Commerce Keeps Ties With National Body
J Z Hoke and Harry Hodgson announced as delegates to the Washington meeting at month’s end. President Tibbetts urged ongoing contact with the national organization to keep the local body vital. The encyclopedia purchase was approved as a gift to the chamber, with Haeelton accepting $84 cost and Tibbetts funding the item. The twelve volume Nelson’s Perpetual Loose-Leaf Encyclopedia includes two years of free service for specific inquiries.
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Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Messrs. J. Z. Hoke
Harry Hodgson
Washington
Tibbetts
Haeelton
Chamber of Commerce
Nelson
Good Roads Committee
Nelson Company
Late Wires Conspiracy Charge In Border Case
Brownsville January 19 Rafael Cowen on trial for fraud and Juan Gutierrez a witness against him was arrested on a conspiracy charge for delivering ammunition to parties in Matamoros United States Marshal seized the pair Englishmen Arrested Kobe January 19 two foreign workers Scofield and Dresser alleged English merchants aiding wireless plant installation had their gear confiscated Ships also pause publishing exact arrival and departure dates Republican Opposition Washington January 19 Republicans oppose confirming Cary T Grayson naval aide to Admiral nomination some say he will not be confirmed
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Associated Prose
Brownsville
Rafael Cowen
Juan Gutierrez
United States
Cowen
Parkites
Matamoros
Kobe
Japan
Scofield
Dresser
Washington
Jan
Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
Rest Room plans and livestock building push in Athens
Minutes show directors confirming sessions and referring communications to committees. Reports detail county city funding for a Rest Room via the Chamber of Commerce, advisory board roles, and planned rules. a livestock building at State College seeks a $60,000 state appropriation. prospects for a popcorn products factory in Athens are explored. good roads efforts across Clarke, Walton, Gwinnett and Monroes are noted, with Monroe board of trade thanking Athens Chamber for cooperation.
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Morton
State College
Department of Animal Industry
Armstrong
McLwer
Knott Manufacturing Company
Chamber of Commerce
Flanigen
No Doubt About Results At Athens Kidney Remedy Ad
An Athens resident testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved back pain dizziness and frequent urination after heavy lifting at Athens Pottery. He says the cure is permanent and urges asking for Dean's Kidney Pills at 60 cents from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. Ad includes subscription note for Georgian American.
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Athens
J. L. Byrd
Wilkerson Street
Tha ‘Athens Pottery
Dean
Byrd
Foster Milburn Co. Props
Buffalo
Judge Cobb to Open First Court in Oconee County
Judge Andrew J. Cobb presides over Western circuit as he succeeds Judge Brand in Oconee County Superior Court at Watkinsville. Brand resigns effective tomorrow night and Cobb will take the bench Monday morning for the first session.
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Western Circuit
Andrew J. Cobb
Brand
Superior Court of
Oconee County
Watkinsville
Cobb
Imminations Shipping Board Confirmed
The Associated Press reports the confirmation late tonight of William Denman from San Francisco Bernard Baker of Baltimore James B White of Kansas City and Theodore Brent of New Orleans as members of the federal shipping board Opposing progressives blocked John A Donald of New York the fifth member.
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Associated Press
Washington
William Denman
San Francisco
Bernard Baker
Baltimore
James B. White
Kansas City
Theodore Brent
New Orleans
Federal Shipping Board
John A. Donald
New York
Evening Recreation At YWCA Draws Local Teens
Recreation evening at the YWCA listed attendees including Miss Ella Meaders Mrs Paul Kellar Miss Elma Sisk Miss Nolie Christian Miss Louise Crow Miss Lizzie Davis Miss Rosser Culpepper Miss Panola Whitley Miss Eunice Bohannon Miss Alberta Thornton Miss Ruby Johnson Miss Eunice Clemmons Miss Lucile Puryear Miss Mildred Raines Miss Carrie Lou Raines Miss Murray August Kellar Miss Elizabeth Gaither and Miss Blackshear among others enjoying the hours.
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Ella Meaders
Paul Kellar
Elma Sisk
Nolie Christian
Louise Crow
Lizzie Davis
Rosser Culpepper
Panola Whitley
Eunice Bohannon
Alberta Thornton
Ruby Johnson
Eunice Clemmons
Lucile Puryear
Mildred Raines
Carrie Lou Rain
Drowns in Pool by Side of Road
George Monroe city treasurer of Quincy and cashier of Quincy State Bank died when his car skidded on a curve two miles from town, overturned, and pinned him beneath the vehicle in a roadside pool of water.
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Associated Bainbridge
George Monroe
Quimcy
Pia
Quincy State Bank
Omnibus Buildings Bill Passes House in Senate Fight
The prambor public buildings bill, veto threatened by President Wilson, passed the House late today by 24 to 92. It allocates 38 million dollars for buildings, improvements, and sites nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Whipple Warts Time To Prepare His Case
Sherman L. Whipple, named by the House Rules Committee to lead the leak inquiry, plans to confer with the committee in Washington tonight. He indicated he would likely accept the assignment and seek time to prepare, with proceedings anticipated Monday.
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Whipple
Associated Preek
Boston
Sherman L. Whipple
House Rules Committee
Washington
Cuba
Brother of Mrs Hodgeson Dead in Atlanta
News from Athens reports the death of Mr. Freak Mr. Coker in Atlanta after ten days of illness. He was brother of Mr. George Hodgeson of this city and survived by sister Mrs. W. W. Turner. He led in banking after succeeding his father F. M. Coker, longtime president of the Bank of the Safe, and was executor of his mother’s will. Mrs Hodgson departed for Atlanta yesterday.
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Athens
Coker
George Hodgete
W. W. Turner
F. M. Coker
Old Bank of the Safe of Georgia
Atlanta
Coker Banking Company
Hodgson
Tax excess profits draft near completion by house panel
A tentative administration revenue bill draft was finished by the house ways and means subcommittees. The Democratic house caucus is expected to approve it next week. The measure includes increased rates on inheritances and a bond issue generating $229,000,000. The profits tax would levy 6 percent on all profits of corporations and partnerships above a calculated portion of capitalization.
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Associated ‘Prean
House Ways and Means
Democratic House Caucus
Finance Committee Reviews Budget For 1917
The finance committee of council began examining the tentative budget for 1917 in the mayor’s office. They will finalize the money sheet for the full council meeting set for February 6 in the committee of the whole.
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Council
Finance Committee of Council
Ant control tips for a clean kitchen and pantry
The advice emphasizes removing food sources to deter ants. Store all supplies, especially sugar and sweets, in airtight metal containers and promptly clean up any edible spillages kids may scatter. Focus is on housecleaning and proper food storage to prevent infestation.
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Milledge Circle
Milledge Ave
J. D. Bradwell
Clarke
Lipecomb’s
4. C. Jester
A. H. Davenport
W. J. Gardner
Ter and Stationer
Lumpkin St
Prince Avenue
S-ream House
Coke Talmadge
C. Upson
Price Street
Macon
Boardera
O. & Treasury
T. W. Reed
University & Georgia
J. L. Terk
J. , Turk
Homer
J. L. Turk
Hiawassee Avenue
Davenport
Cetter
R. H
Prince Ave
Nacoochie Ave
J. T. Anderson
Covindee Cobbetrett
Jeater
T.l.mitchell
Boulevard
Bone
W. W. Edwards
Gracedale Greenhouses
Talmadge Bros. & Co
D.G. Anderson & Co
Athens Engineering Co
FORD
I. T. Kilpatrick
Athens Ga
King-Hodgson' Co
R. C. Wilson
Oconee CO
Iminations Shipping Board
Congress
Geo
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