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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1914
Page
13
The Cleveland Americans will travel to Atlanta to face the Atlanta Crackers in at least five practice games before the American League season. Games occur March 19, 20 and 21 in Atlanta, then April 1 and 2 on the return trip.
William Shackelford of Athens Georgia fell ill suddenly near Washington Sunday night. He was transported to a Washington hospital for treatment upon arrival of the train.
Hartwell Georgia welcomes a farmers extension delegation from the State College of Agriculture. The week features lectures on farming phases with speakers including Prof. Firor Dr. M P Jarnigan and Dr McHaiton. Hart county trustee Lucius L McMullan attends.
Atlanta March 17. The coming Georgia legislature will see strong push for laws to protect life insurance companies and similar organizations from irresponsible lawsuits. The measure would require indemnity bonds before receivership, preventing wrecking of legitimate firms while aiding Georgia as a business state. The plan cites lax insolvent laws and aligns with northern states, gaining editor support as it is introduced in definite form.
The Board of Assessors announces completed real estate assessments for the City of Athens. For ten days starting today residents may inspect assessments at City Hall between 10 to 12:30 and 2:30 to 5. Signed by Mallory Palmer Weatherly.
Advert shows LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine as a one day cure for cold symptoms. Claims it stops cough and headache and works off the cold. Druggists advised to buy. Grove’s signature on each box for authenticity.
The Young Men's Christian Association religious committee finished its men’s season with Col. Harry A. Ethridge’s address “A Christian Soldier” at the Colonial opera house. Five men asked for prayer, and organizers praise the committee’s broad participation from ushering to the One Club and interviews.
An immense traveling exhibit plans two performances in Athens on Tuesday March 31 with a world class troupe including cowboys cowgirls Indians cavalry and entertainers from many nations. Excursions will run from various points and a mile long parade precedes the show drawing a large crowd to witness the grand cavalcade.
Police asked to file cases against physicians for failure to report measles to the board of health. The ordinance requires prompt reporting of contagious diseases by physicians, and enforcement will be strict.
Associated Press reports sixty two year old labor leader Mother Jones, freed from Trinidad hospital where she was held as a military prisoner, arrived in Denver and said she would return to Trinidad before week’s end. She claimed deportation from the strike zone and that Governor Ammons and Adjutant General Chase offered an interview if she would depart.
Tax Receiver J. H. Dorsey is at the city hall upstairs for receiving 1914 state and county tax returns. Books close May 1. Many have filed returns. others have neglected the duty. Failures to return will double tax the property owner.
Police have been notified that a prominent professional gambler has been operating in Athens for ten days. Reports indicate many young men have fallen victim to his skill as he eludes capture while authorities prepare to build a case against him.
Serious catarrh yields to Hyomei says ad urging early use at first symptoms like head colds and sniffles. Breathes directly, no stomach dosing, with refund if not benefited. Complete outfit priced at $1.00 and available from H. R. Palmer & Sons and all druggists.
Mr and Mrs H D Stephens and family thank neighbors and friends for kindness and favors shown during illness and at the death of their beloved little baby.
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