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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1916
Page
8
Short notes advertise fire insurance loans, real estate, stables, sale of horse and mule, seed Irish potatoes, seamstresses wanted, typewriter bargain, regular dinner at Oasis, rip e tomatoes, hyacinth bulbs, and dray or Harley bargain. Includes police and factory notices and phone references.
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent per certificate interest on savings deposits compounded semiannually from January 1 to July 1. Deposits from $1.00 accepted. Also notes moving services by Fears Stables with reasonable prices. Listings include scholarship offer to Athens Business College, rental ads for a second story apartment on College Ave and a two story eight room house on Hancock Ave, plus potatoes and packing services.
The Chamber of Commerce and City Council back a new city directory after addressing past incompleteness. Officials will guarantee accuracy by providing staff to collect and verify names and data. A local firm will print the directory to update tax digest records.
Dr W A Clarke has returned from Atlanta where he attended clinics drawing about 300 of the Souths best dentists. An Ideal Spring Laxative Dr Kings New Life Pills move the bowels stimulate the liver and clear the system of wastes and impurities. 25c at your Druggist. adv
W D Malcom aged forty nine prominent in his section of the state died yesterday after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife Mrs Susie Malcom sister of Mrs Thomas Eppes of the city. Funeral and burial at Ross chapel this afternoon at 3 oclock with Rev Willie Winn officiating.
Federal Judge Landis declares The Associated Bill Posters of the United States and Canada a restraint of trade in the government suit filed August 1912 seeking dissolution. Mentions local figures Mendal Morris traveling to New York and Dr Blufe Eberhart, mayor of Center, recovering from influenza. An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills for kidney health.
The Jay H. Epting Co moves across Broad Street in Athens Ga to a larger front on Broad and Wall joining Buchwald Bros and Red Seal Shoe Shop space. The move aims at a record year with stock of new season goods and several sale items including gingham 6c yard and India linen 9c yard.
Maurice Jankower was seen back on the streets after weeks of illness and home confinement, marking his first public appearance since his long illness.
J H Hubert cashier of Peoples Bank testifies that the listed bank statement reflects the true condition of the bank as shown by its books. He swears to the accuracy before I S Smith Jr N P Clarke Co Ga on March 14 1916.
Tom Moody colored was arrested by police yesterday with twenty two pints of whiskey on a charge of keeping it for the purpose of illegal sale. He had been previously arrested on similar charges.
Representatives of the United Doctors toured Athens and chose it as a site for a new Georgia institute. The group, uniting Eclectic Homeopath and Allopath schools, aims to offer a modern system of treatment embracing diverse methods. Opening details will be announced in this paper soon.
Ledger fragment shows total assets 2,700,000 plus 1,379,399.76 and unearned premiums 10,000,000.00 with notes on losses in process of adjustment and reserves for contingencies and other claims.
Reviewers praise the production On Trial at the Atlanta theater. Wood delivers a masterful performance amid a strong cast as jurists Chief Justice Russell and Judge Broyles commend the drama for realism in court procedure and dramatic tension.
Chicago reports Henry Ford believes a worker who quarrels with his wife in the morning harms daily labor. Ford workers who clash at home may be forced to separate or resign. Henry Carter sought a divorce after a court learned he risked losing his job for home disputes.
Charlie Compton assistant agent with the S A T Railway arrived in the city for a short visit of two days. He spent time with relatives and friends here before continuing to North Carolina to pursue railway business.
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