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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1923

Page

6

Robbery at Persehing Point Drug Store in Atlanta

Two masked bandits robbed the Cour sey and Dergron drug store at Pershing Point on Peachtree Street early Monday, holding pharmacist Beasley and a porter at gunpoint. They escaped in an automobile after taking about one hundred dollars from the cash register, ending a wave of weekend holdups in the area.

Atlanta Coursey and Dergron Pershing Point Peachtree Street K. J. H. Beasley

Former Athens Woman Dies in Macon Obituary for Mrs Talmadge Cohen with survivors and funeral details

Mrs Talmadge Cohen widow of Julius Cohen of Athens died Sunday night at her daughter’s home in Macon after years of declining health. A native of Athens and lifelong Presbyterian, she was 76, survived by three children Edward Cohen L E Pellew and Mrs Albert Thornton. Funeral services Tuesday at 11 at the Presbyterian church with burial in Oconee cemetery. Pallbearers named J M Hodgson H H Linton A H Davison EB I Smith E H Dorsey J C Hutchins Aaron Cohen. Dorsey funeral directors.

Presbyterian Church A. H. Davison EB. I. Smith E. H. Dorsey J. C. Hutchins Aaron Cohen Dorsey

Manchester shipper rescues Maid of England off Halifax

The British steamer Manchester shipper tows the disabled barkentine Maid of England to Halifax after picking her up eighty miles off port. The vessel was leaking with sails and foremast swept away and Captain Olgle along with the crew were taken aboard the Manchester shipper.

Halifax N. S Manchester Shipper England Olgle

Cotton price steadies as Monday gains trim

Local cotton moved higher Monday with middling at 28 cents a pound at close, up from 27 44 on Saturday. In New York futures opened firm but faced renewed selling, May near 27.90 and July about 27.50, amid Liverpool liquidation and lighter offerings as Manchester and domestic cotton goods demand remained firm.

New York Liverpool Manchester Turday

New York and New Orleans Cotton Markets Move Amid Mixed Signals

Spot cotton in New York shows steady prices at 28.00 cents middling. In New Orleans, futures advance 13 to 58 points then retreat with March around 27.40 and May near 27.60 as rains in Texas and Oklahoma pressure futures while labor shortages bolster buying later. Spot New Orleans sales total 29 to arrives 4442 with middling at 27.88 and good middling 28.38.

New York New Orleans Liverpool Texas Oklahoma Mrnch

Cotton seed oil market holds steady in New York and Liverpool

In New York, the cotton seed oil market closed steady with values for Prime summer yellow at 10.85 and futures from 11.05 to 11.63, total sales 9,500. Liverpool reports fair demand with prices easing for cotton spot grades and lists 4,000 bales received, including 3,100 American. Liberty bonds in New York closed mixed with various issues bid and offered.

New York Liverpool Liberty Bonds U. S

French to Supervise Press Dispatches From Ruhr

Paris officials announced the French government will supervise press dispatches passing through Paris from areas occupied in Germany. The foreign office said the aim is to stop manifestly false news and that untrue reports may be referred to the interior minister. The arrangement is not a censorship.

Paris Associated Press Germany Foreign ‘Office Foreign Office

Aged Citizen of Clarke Is Dead

John J Johnson aged 94 a longtime Clarke county resident and retired planter died Sunday at his son R E B Johnsons home in Tuckton after four days illness. Funeral held Monday at 1 30 in Tuckston cemetery with Rev Allen officiating. Survived by several relatives including Mrs G D Nelms and Mrs John Brock with Bernstein Bros in charge of arrangements.

John J.“Johnson Clarke County R. EB. Jonhson Tuckton Elbert County Tuckston Rev. Allen J.T. Hardeman R J. Hardman H. O. Lanford J. E. Lester J. W. McCarty W. T. Myers G. D. Nelms LaFayette John Brock LaFaryette Neil Kemp Eastonala Mra O. 8. Nash, Athens, W. H. Johnaort Atlanta R. Ed Johnson Athens Bernstein Bros

Mrs. Annie Webb Died Sunday at 61 in Athens

Mrs Annie E B Webb aged 61 died at home 595 Waddell Street Sunday night after a long illness. She is survived by husband John W Webb of Chicago, son William G and daughter Miss Sarah of Athens, brother W G Boyd of Newborn, and a sister in Goldsboro North Carolina. Funeral from Emmanuel Church Tuesday at 4 30 p m conducted by Dr A G Richards. Interment Ovoree cemetery. Active pallbearers listed. Honorary pallbearers named. Orsey funeral directors in charge.

Annie E. B. Webb Waddell Street John W. Webb Chicago William G Sarah Athens W. G. Boyd Newborn N. Icn Goldboro N. C Emmanual Church A. Rhodes Paul Sraith Limar Rucker CL Barnont H. B. Hardy Melton Thomas. Orsey Jare

Gainesville Baby Specialist Dies

Gainesville Ga Dr H Latimer Rudolph prominent physician died Sunday morning at 2 oclock of pneumonia after eight days illness He is survived by his widow two children Walter and Padgett three brothers C A J B and J A Rudolph and his mother Mrs E L Rudolph He was well known in Athens.

Gainesville H. Latimer Rudolph

Uniform program urged for cotton industry development

Recommendation for a uniform program to develop the cotton industry, focusing on boll weevil protection, was outlined for a Memphis conference of the Association of Southern Agricultural Workers February 6 to 8. More than a dozen Government cotton specialists will attend, including Dr. E. D. Ball and Dr. H. C. Taylor, to coordinate state and federal material and report to the conference.

Wastngton Association of Southern — Agricultural Workers Memphis Department of Agriculture Montreal E. D. Ball H. C. Taylor Bureau of Agricultural Economics Bureau of Plant Industry Bureau of Etomology Bureau of Chemistry Association of Southern Extension Workers

Man Returns After Ku Klux Hearing Absence

Monroe, La. Harold Teegerstrom, who vanished from the Southern Carbon bunkhouse near Bastrop amid Hooded Activities hearings in Morehouse Parish, reappeared on Monroe streets claiming he is back to stay. He denied kidnapping or coercion and said he left to protect friends from trouble.

Monroe Harold Teegerstrom Southern Carbon Company Bastrop Morehouse Parish Teegerstrom Department of Justice State

Urges Acceptance Of Ford's Offer

Gray Silver of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged acceptance of Henry Ford's Muscle Shoals offer before the House agricultural committee. He supported a resolution authorizing the government to purchase 10 million dollars worth of Chilean nitrates for distribution, noting Muscle Shoals could produce nitrates at 6 cents a pound versus 22 cents for Chilean nitrate, while advocating a domestic supply source.

Washington Henry Ford Muscle Shoals House Agricultural Committee Gray Silver American Farm Bureau Federation Silver

Chaplin and Negri Confirm Engagement in Cal Meeting

Charles Chaplin and Pola Negri publicly confirmed their engagement in Del Monte California after rumors of marriage. Chaplin stated We're engaged and Negri echoed the claim, though neither offered details of future plans. The interview concluded with a brief farewell.

Tuesday Return Day City Court Opens February Term

Tuesday return day set for the February term of City Court with a 6 pm Tuesday filing deadline to docket cases for trial. Judge Bradwell expects ready cases or valid excuses as minor cases already filed precede the session. Dayton Smith, a sign painter, was killed and L. Barber injured when their auto was struck by an electric car on the Montgomery line. Dayton died at the hospital.

Lourt Bradwell SAVANNAH — _ Smith Dayton Barber Montgomery Dayton

Grocery bargain list from a market ad

No 2 can peas priced at 2.00 per dozen and No 2 can corn at 1.65 per dozen. Also 2 can string beans 1.65 per dozen and 2 can spaghetti 1.65 per dozen. Lima beans 2.00 per dozen and 2 1 2 can hominy 1.35 per dozen. Beets 1.65 per dozen and Norwegian smoked sardines in olive oil 0.15 per can. Engelhards coffee 4 lb can 1.00.

Police Nab Crap Shooters In Sunday Raids

Fourteen gamblers were arrested Saturday night and Sunday as police busted craps games in Fowlerstown and Pope Street. Ten guests were jailed, four more added to the city lockup. Monday Judge Thornton kept dice for hearings as sentences varied. Wash Alexander, colored, also arrested on burglary charges after a harness theft recovered by police last week. He was sent to county jail Monday.

Fowlerstown Pope Street Thornton Wash Alexander Wash

Prisoner Held In Atlanta Pen Kills Himself

Milton A. Bolo man of New York, prisoner at the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary, died by his own hand on January 23. Warden Ducks confirmed the death and said no statement was made on why the act was not announced earlier. The body was sent to New York. Solomon, who arrived June 30, was serving a four year sentence for a federal motor theft charge. the death is by self strangulation.

Atlanta Milton A. Boloman New York Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Ducks Solomon Chargin

Diamond Dyes advertisement promises simple color revives

An old Diamond Dyes ad urges readers to dye stockings sweaters and draperies at home. It claims the dye won’t streak or run, works on wool cotton linen and blends, and instructs buyers to tell the druggist which fabric type to dye.

Don’t Spoil Your Child’s Hair By Washing It

An advertisement urges using Mulsified coconut oil shampoo to clean hair without irritation. It warns many soaps contain free alkali damaging scalp, and recommends diluting shampoo with warm water or using the bar rubbed with water for rich lather. The ad claims it leaves hair soft, bright, and easy to manage and touts availability at drug stores.

Kellogg Bran and Its Claims About Constipation Relief

A fragmented print item discusses Kellogg Bran and its purported effects on constipation. It references repeated phrases about consuming bran daily and mentions product instructions, serving suggestions, and cautions about misreading its purpose.

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Slip Enclosed Mail Offer

A printed solicitation instructs readers to cut out the slip, enclose a five cent payment, and mail to Foley & Co. for a trial package. The offer promises Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Tiles, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, claiming health benefits.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Foley

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