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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1916
Page
3
Reports from Elbert County describe a buzzard wearing a sheep bell flying over Goss and Dewey Rose areas. Dave Blackwell and his son witnessed the bird's bell ringing as it crossed their residence attracting curiosity about who tied the bell and why.
News from Danielsville reports a Wednesday altercation over finances ending with Dr. Goldstein of Madison County shooting blacksmith John Blackstock. Blackstock was injured in the leg but not believed seriously hurt.
Westerville Ohio March 16 three notable Americans have accepted invitations to speak at the Anti Saloon League of America national convention in Indianapolis June 26 29 Governor Moses Alexander Idaho and business leader argues prohibition benefits all. Major Dan Morgan Smith Chicago former Model License League counsel now pro prohibition advocate also supports dry laws. The third man in this must
Yaarab Temple of Atlanta hosts the ceremonial with W. Free land Kendrick of Lula Temple Philadelphia as guest of honor. About 200 novices and some 4,000 Shriners expected, with 12 to 15 potentates from sister temples and patrols and bands. Yaarab boasts 2,200 members. Kendrick led Philadelphia temple for eleven years, elevating its status in the east.
Rev James Empringham of New York leaves a richer Syracuse Episcopal post to lead the Anti Saloon League Metropolitan District. Prof E O Excell of Chicago is engaged to direct convention music as part of the same event.
Georgia decisions by the state supreme court impose hangings for Sam Rhodes and L L Lindsey for murder. Jim Kettles wins a new trial after a Dalton fair killing in 1915. Cases draw statewide interest with disputed testimonies and controversial origins.
The county registrars have sent the lists of registered voters to election managers in the precincts for tomorrow's county primary. The board is now composed of O. R. Dobbs, T. W. Powell, and A. G. Edwards.
The Young Harris Church announces a revival series starting next Sunday with 11 am and evening sermons titled Three Questions for Wives and Mothers and Our Adversary the Devil. Rev. P. A. Kellett, a leading North Georgia pastor, arrives Monday to lead daily 3:30 and 7:30 services through the week with music and gospel preaching inviting all to join the fight against darkness.
A woman dreads March freckles and a marketed ethine double strength cream promises removal. The ad claims sun and wind worsen freckles and offers money back if it fails, urging readers to get an ounce from their druggist to banish freckles.
Yesterday at about five o'clock the university fire department responded to a blaze at Old College on the campus. A grate had fallen, coal spilled on a room occupied by Prof Turk causing a badly burned floor and water damage to several rooms and lower floors.
The fragment discusses malaria in southern populations, rodent trapping by the U S Public Health Service in New Orleans, and impacts of influenza typhoid and measles. It mentions no yellow fever cases since 1905 and asserts open air as a spring tonic amid questions about disease spread and prevention.
Sir knights of Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery meet at the Masonic hall at 6 30 PM for annual inspection followed by a banquet at the Georgian hotel for about seventy five guests from nearby commanderies. Officials include Deputy Grand Commander Robert Lee Wiley and Grand Commander B K Hardeman with other officers and invited guests attending.
Chairman A. E. Davison transmitted notices to City Clerk W. L. Wood ordering service on five Athens police officers. The charges allege violation of rules by drinking whiskey on Friday March 8 and failing to report. The named officers J. T. Potter George C. Emerick John Short H. K. Brooks and Howard Paul are summoned to a March 17 council meeting. they expect dismissal after the hearing.
A case charging disorderly conduct was docketed yesterday against Col. T. W. Rucker, a leading city attorney. He was served with the charges after allegedly remarks in the city hall about the court and police, said to have prompted the charge. He had defended two parties previously charged with tiger ing in the recorder's court, which found them guilty.
Lawrenceville paper backs Judge C H Brand of Athens as best choice for Court of Appeals if Judge R B Russell resigns to run for Congress. Endorsement notes Brand’s deep legal experience and proven record as a judge, with Col H H Perry named as alternative by Hall County Democratic executive committee.
A vintage medicinal advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a time tested laxative. It claims to stimulate the liver move sluggish bowels and purge the body of winter poisons. Purchase 25 cents at your druggist.
Monroe Georgia residents gather at city hall as the Monroe board of trade is re organized for the new year. Elected officers include President Alonzo C. Kelly Vice President J R Nunnally Secretary A B Mobley Treasurer Herbert Breedlove with an executive committee led by B R Barrett and supported by B S Walker Chas M Walker Allen J Arnold J R Nunally Ernest Camp and John J Nunnally.
Mrs Maxwell from Montgomery Alabama describes severe fatigue and sleeplessness, saying Vinci restored her energy, calm, and ability to manage housework. The ad cites cod liver extract and beef peptone as tonics, claiming wide customer uptake and offering refunds if Vinci fails to help.
French scientists invent an X ray based method to determine the relative value of different coal types. The technique aims to classify coals by quality using radiographic analysis.
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