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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1915

Page

6

New Bills Introduced in Georgia Legislature

Routine record shows Senate Bills Passed by Senator Banner to repeal Lavonia charter and replace it with a new charter. Senator Moon to amend code section on uniform school books. Local House Bills Passed include repealing Waco incorporation, forming Walton county commissioners, amending Jersey charter, four terms yearly for Miller and Candler superior courts, changing Screven county and Ware county acts, abolishing Miller county city court, abolishing Lincoln county treasurer, amending Hoschton, Monroe, Toccoa, Albany city acts, and abolishing Irwin county city court.

Atlanta House Senate Senator Banner Lavonia Moon Waco Walton County Commissioners Jersey Miller County Superior Court Screven Miller County Ware Hoschton Lincoln County Monroe Toccoa Candler County Superior Court City Court of Albany Ben Hill County Irwin County Lawrence Dobbs Marietta Pickett Justice of the Peace Secretary of State Bonner Lamar County Early Calhoun Baker Way Georgia Walker Commissioner Ellijay New House Stark Jackson Dockery Lumpkin Lumpkin County Ashington Washington County Shipp Colquitt Deeran Bullard Campbell

Suffragists of Augusta Hear Support For Equal Vote

Augusta suffragists gathered to seek views from city leaders on women's suffrage. Notable supporters include Ma J. Rice Smith who calls suffrage necessary for civilization, Dr W H Doughty Jr citing health and sanitation benefits, and comments from the Girls' High School principal, the state education head, and public works officials.

Augusta Ma J. Rice Smith Medical College of Georgia Girls’ High School

Capt E D Cox of the Banner ill with indigestion

The many friends of Capt. E. D. Cox of the Banner will be sorry to know he is confined to his room by an attack of acute indigestion. He was quite ill Wednesday but was considerably improved yesterday and hopes to be out in a few days.

E. D. Cox The Banner

Local bills pass on county rearrangements and dissolutions

The House approved measures creating a new Warner County with Manchester as seat from Meriwether Talbot and Harris, while other acts abolish boards and treasurers in several counties. Provisions include road tax management in Hart and charter changes in Warrenton Waren county, plus orders to abolish several county offices and establish new boards.

Conner Spalding Warner Meriwether Talbot Harris Manchester Cooper Ware Ware County Stovall McDuffie McDuffie County

Michael's Remodeling Sale Draws Crowds

Startling news from the ready to wear department. Every garment on our racks is included in this sale and practically your own price will secure any dress or suit. We are not carrying over a garment and encourage you to attend this sale.

Sale of Fine Lingerie Waists in Seldom Missed Event

We have gone through our stock and selected every odd waist in voile lingerie and embroidered effects that sold up to 7.50. They are placed on a table at the ridiculous small price. Do not miss this sale as the opportunity comes seldom.

Sale of Knit Combinations Priced Below Market

A sale offers Knit Combinations once sold at 38c per unit, rivaling stores that price similar items at 50c. The deal presents a rare opportunity to purchase the lot at a significantly lower price.

Citizens urged to finish cleanup by week’s end

Athens residents are praised for cooperating with the health board and sanitation department as crews haul away trash and refuse this week. A final push urges all remaining properties to finish cleaning their lots and yards so the campaign ends successfully.

Athens Health Board Sanitary Department

Osler on Tuberculosis Healing and Lime Salts in Eckman’s Alterative

Sir William Osler cites 1892 authorities defining healing of pulmonary tuberculosis by tissue changes and explains that lime salts in Eckman’s Alterative may aid treatment. The ad touts the remedy as free of opiates and urges trial with note of physician promises and direct ordering options through Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.

Osler William Osler Johns Hopkins Baltimore Regius Oxford Eckman Eekman Laboratory Philad

Railroads Seek Recovery Over Parcel Post Losses

Seven railroads petition Washington Court of Claims claiming they lost about 10.88 million dollars under the present weighing system. They argue compensation is unfair and insufficient for the parcel post era’s higher mail volume.

Atlanta Washington Court of Claims

Rheumatism Relief from Household Remedy

A LADY FROM LITTLE FALLS NEW YORK reports her husband suffered neck sprain for years until a household remedy was applied. After a few uses the stiffness and lame neck vanished. For sale by all dealers.

Conrad Olive N. Y

Examinations Set for State Teaching Licenses at Clarke

Examinations on Dr J S Stewart of the University of Georgia and Capt T H Dozier Clarke county school superintendent have announced that today and tomorrow annual exams will be held for applicants seeking teaching licenses across the state.

J. S. Stewart University of Georgia T. H. Dozier Clarke

Fires and arson cases in Athens and Jefferson from inspector Joyner

State fire inspector Captain W R Joyner reports on sixty four investigated fires for the year ending December 31 1914. Athens and Jefferson cases are summarized with notes on suspicion and lack of direct evidence plus a trial outcome. Guidelines urge insurers and public buildings to improve safety and egress.

Atkanta W.R. Joyner Atlanta Athens Jefferson Eberhart & Davis Jefferson, Ga Bear Montgomery

Summer Hat Closeout Highlights Bargain Selections

Bargain hat closeout offers durable summer hats at low prices. Consumers can invest a few cents more for better value as many hats promise months of service. Limited stock emphasizes smart shopping and lasting wear.

Housefurnishers Sale Paper Spreads Ad

A fragmented sale notice lists white counter panels and spreads at various prices. Items show prices like 1.00, 3.00, 1.50 and 2.00 with unclear quantities. The ad reads as a partial liquidation for home furnishings with scattered figures.

Spot Cotton Markets Across Markets Report

Market notes show Athens middling 8 3 4 cents, Atlanta nominal 8 3 4, New York quiet 9 3 4 to 10 cents, New Orleans steady 8 69 100, Liverpool steady 5 3 4 to 5 4 4, Savannah middling 8 5 0 to 8 6 0, Norfolk steady 8 5 0 to 8 6 0, Augusta steady 8 5 0 to 8 6 0, Houston middling 8 8 0 to 9 0 0, Baltimore quiet 8 5 0 to 8 6 0, Memphis steady 8 7 5 to 8 7 5, Charleston middling 8 5 0 to 8 6 0, St Louis steady 8 5 0, Mobile steady 8 1 8 to 8 2 0.

Athens Atlanta New York New Orleans Liverpool Savannah Norfolk Augusta Houston Baltimore Memphis Charleston St. Louis Mobile

Incendiary Fires Probed. Over-Insurance Cited by Official

An investigator reports 64 suspicious fires examined in the year, with ten arson trials and six convictions. Twenty five true bills from grand juries across the state are recorded, and many cases are under review by legal and law enforcement officials. He urges prompt notification after incidents to improve results and notes over-insurance as a contributing factor.

Chamberlain's Tablets Help Stomach Strength

William Sharp of West Webster reports that after using Chamberlain's Tablets his weak stomach improved quickly and his appetite returned. The ad claims the tablets strengthen the stomach and restore natural function, urging readers to try them and noting availability from all dealers.

Chamberlain William Sharp West Webster All Deale Adv i

Weather forecast for Atlanta and Georgia July outlook

Forecast for Friday and Friday night shows fair conditions across Athens and Georgia with little temperature change. A broad warm to hot pattern continues in the south while the northern storm moves into Manitoba and showers occur in the northwest and scattered central regions. The 70 degree line sits north of Des Moines as highs remain elevated. Co. F. von Herrmann, Section Director.

Banner Atlanta Athens Georgia Manitoba Des Moines Co. F. von Herrmann

Administrator's Notice to Creditors for J D Williams Estate

The administrator J D Williams estate calls all creditors to file their claims within the legal period and all debtors to pay promptly. Dated July 5 1916 W F Dorsey Administrator of J D Williams.

J. D. Williams J. D.williams

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