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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1916

Page

8

Short Notes of Interest and Local Ads

Lipscomb offers fire insurance and suggest sharing with J C Jester, plus loan offers on farms and city property. Box 410 Shedden Arms Raymond Ga. For Rent 6 room house at corner Dougherty Hull, 5 room at Meigs Finley. Stenography and bookkeeping positions. box 246 for handwriting salary info. Hydrangeas for sale 530-2. Bills and classifieds terse and varied.

Ougherty and Hull Streets Meigs and Finley Louis Camak

The Largest Savings Bank in Athens Offers 4 Percent

The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded January 1 and July 1. Deposits receive 1.00 and up with a focus on building a saving habit. Assisted by small print offerings and local notices about property at 165 Reese Street Athens Ga and job listings for agents and a cook.

Athens Athens Savings Bank

Mineral Water Analysis by State Chemist Shows Purity

A 1910 notice analyzes mineral water as pure and kidney friendly. Edgar Wher, state chemist, reports total mineral matter 1.63 grains per gallon with chlorides sulfates and carbonates of potash soda lime and magnesia plus iron silica and alumina. It notes the water’s medicinal properties and low price, with contact phone 527 for J L BERRYMAN.

Edgar “Wher J. L. Berryman

Hearing Notice in Patterson Bankruptcy Discharge Case

In re W P Patterson a petition for discharge in bankruptcy in the Northern District of Georgia is set for June 17 1915 at 10:00 a m in the United States District Court Atlanta Georgia. Creditors and interested parties must appear and show cause why discharge should not be granted. Clerk C C Fuller Deputy Clerk W G Cornett.

District Court of the United States Northern District of Georgia W. P. Patterson United States District Court Room Atlanta C. C. Fuller W. G. Cornett

Border tensions rise as Alabama Georgia clash stirs cross river clash

Special to the Banner reports a fresh border dispute between Alabama and Georgia. Governor Harris and Alabama officials seek permission to send armed troops for supplies while Alabama insists troops act only to obtain necessities. Georgia officials consult Muscogee county authorities and Columbus to ensure peace.

Banner Atlanta Harris van Holt Nash Clifford Walker Georgia-Alabama Department of the Germany Charles Henderson Alabama Georgia Muscogee County Columbus Birmingham Henderson Alabama National Guard Girard

Elite Ticket Free at the Elite Featuring Clara Kimball Young

Remember the Stone Grocery Company offers comp vouchers admitting you free to the motion picture at the Elite. Camille film features Clara Kimball Young. Phone orders early to secure tickets.

Camille Clara Kimball Young Elite The Stone Grocery Company

Cases Against Da Vis Dismissed For Disorderly Conduct

In Recorder's Court yesterday an insurance man and R A Phillips an other insurance man faced charges of disorderly conduct and carrying a concealed pistol drawing the weapon on Phillips. Both cases were promptly dismissed as testimony did not substantiate the charges.

R. A. Phillips Recorder’s Court Justice of the ‘Peace Court Phillips Recorder Justles of the Peace

Georgia Bar Association Meeting at Tybee Island

Final preparations are underway for the Georgia Bar Association annual meeting at Tybee Island June 1 to 3. Hampton L. Carson of Philadelphia will give the annual address and is highlighted as a principal speaker. The program features papers, symposia, and social events with many prominent lawyers from Savannah Macon Atlanta and other cities. A steamboat excursion closes the session and railroad accommodations are arranged for attendees.

Georgia Bar Association Tybee Island Hampton L.garson Hampton L. Carson Philadelphia Car- 802 Law School University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania United States Supreme Court of the George F. Owens Savannah Wm. M. Howard Augusta Geneva Luther S. Rosser Atlanta Samuel B. Adams Robert ©. Alston Supreme, Court and Court of Appeals Alexander ‘C. King Warren Grice Macon A. ‘A. Lawrence J.R. Pottle Albany Joel Branham Legislative Commission Arthur C.powell S. M. Turner Quitman JR. N. Holtzclaw Perry Powell Middle Georgia Bar Association Party Central of Georgia Railway Bar

Spain’s national emblem features a pomegranate

Spain’s national emblem centers on a pomegranate as a key symbol. The brief note identifies the pomegranate as the emblem’s focal element in the national symbolism.

Spain

Georgia Chamber of Commerce executive meeting planned

An executive committee of twenty five Georgia Chamber of Commerce members will meet on June 6 to discuss expanding the organization's statewide operations, selecting the site for the next annual convention, and backing highway and hog raising campaigns. Georgia cities seek the convention, with attendees from Gainesville Rome Quitman Savannah and University of Georgia proponents to present plans.

Georgia Chamber of Commerce Georgia State Highway Commission County Commissioners’ Association John A. Smith Gainesville North Georgia Moses Wright Rome Highway Commission S.J. Faircloth Quitman W.S. Winburn Savannah William A. Shelton Conmimerce Unites of Harry ‘Hodgson

Flanigen and Strobhar Return From National Electric Meeting

Messrs. Flanigen and Strobhar return from Chicago where they attended a major national meeting of electric company leaders. Flanigen is general manager of the Athens Railway and Electric Company, while Strobhar serves as sales manager for the Doherty Company, which holds a controlling interest in the electric company.

Flanigen Athens Railway & ‘Electric ‘Company W. P. Strobhar Doherty Company inter@st Electric Company Chicago

Twenty five more pennies for the statue light fund

Mr. E D Whiteyeatering visited the Banner office to add five more pennies to the fund for lighting the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor.

Fundy E. D. Whiteyeatering Banner Office New York Harbor

Three U.S. Sailors Drown Near Santo Domingo

three sailors from the USS Hector drowned when a small boat capsized in Ocean Bay Santo Domingo on Sunday. Admiral Caperton reported to the navy department today.

Associated Press Washington United States Hector Ocean Bay Santo Domingo Caperton Navy Department

Insurance Leader Harrison Addresses City Insurance Men

John M. Harrison secretary of the Insurance Federation of Georgia spoke to city insurance men on aims of the state association. He noted about ten agencies had joined and said more would join. He planned to return to Athens in mid June to further spark interest among insurers and other business men.

John M. Harrison Insurance Federation of Georgia Harrison Athens State ‘Association of Insurance

Land Trust Co. ad and Tasmanian sentiment note

An advertisement for County and City Warrants and loans via Land Trust Co. at 516 Grant Bldg, Atlanta. Includes a clipping referencing Swat The Southern Cross and its patriotic significance in Tasmania and Australia as a national symbol familiar to the common man, citing the Montreal Herald.

Land Trust CO Atlanta, Ga Tasmania Australia Commonwealth Montreal Herald

Elizabeth Tardy Note Sparks Schoolroom Delay

A Boston Traveler item reproduces a mother's note to a teacher explaining her daughter Elizabeth was tardy this morning and that she will not be tardy again, highlighting the challenge of interpreting the phrasing.

Elizabeth Boston Traveler

Make Punctuality a Habit

A brief aphorism on punctuality notes that being on time is as easy as being late if one makes punctuality a habit. It cites the idea that waiting for others defines a life spent apart from timely action. The saying urges consistent timeliness as a behavioral habit.

Whrrr Buzzer Debate Over Whig Name Choice

A quirky exchange shows Mr. Wrigg claiming deep fondness for Whigs and noting he named his youngest daughter Cora as proof of his zeal. The dialogue hints at political humor and family pride in a lighthearted remark.

Mr. Wrigg Cora

Lines to Be Remembered Duty Brings Quality Beauty

Duty makes us do things well while Jove makes us do them beautifully. A philosophical reflection contrasts disciplined effort with elevated execution, suggesting virtue and artistry align in action.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Berwin, & Co Ambulancay Athens Audit Coo J. F. Hart Lipscomb Iinsurance J. C. Jester A. H. Davenport Shedden Arms Raymond, Ga Geberg Dougherty St Gracedale Greenhouse Lumpkin ST J.T. Anderson College Avenue Will Fleming Reese Street Athens, Ga Julian Distilling Co Chattanooga Tenn Wsll Dearing St H. N. Johnson Brokerage and Commission Cotton Holman Ridg R.R. Dépet Anderson & Co Clayton St Athens Engineering Company A. H. Hodgson Cobb and Prince,avenue J. T. Anderson Davis Association OF Georgia Tybee Lipscomb & Co City Loans J. D. Bradwell Prof. Shelton Harry Hodgson Strobhar Trip U.S San Domingo David Pollock
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