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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1912

Page

3

Judge Orders Tougher Rules on Convicts in City Court

Judge West presided over a busy session after a justice of the peace hearing where several defendants were bound over. Sam Wray was fined 75 dollars or eight months on the chain gang for carrying a pistol. Lucius Freeman faced 50 dollars or eight months for gambling described as craps. Bud Parks paid 75 dollars with twelve months on the chain gang for selling whiskey after a prior 200 dollar mayor's court fine. The judge warned that theft liquor gambling and pistol offenses would lead to gang terms without pay.

Justice of the Peace Tribunal Sam Wray Lucius Freeman Bud Parks West

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Dyspepsia Relief

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, sure cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief in five minutes, improved stomach regulation, and the ability to eat favorite foods without fear. A fifty cent bottle is urged from any drug store, with Costa's reference and a V ticket hint.

Georgia counties adopt local school tax sweeping the state

The article notes twenty nine Georgia counties now levy local school taxes, up from four in 1906, with plans to extend to all counties within five years. It lists Hancock Fulton Ben Hill Burke Camden Coffee Columbia Crisp Echols Emmanuel Irwin Jenkins Jones McIntosh Monroe Montgomery Morgan Newton Quitman Randolph Screven Spalding Terrell Tift Wayne and cites mill rates and economic benefits. A separate health ad promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for loss of appetite and vitality with testimonials.

Georgia Glynn Hancock Fulton Ben Hill Burke Camden Coffee Columbia Crisp Echols Emmanuel Irwin Jenkins Jones McIntosh Monroe Montgomery Morgan Newton Quitman Randolph Screven Spalding Terrell Tift Wayne

List of Delegates to Georgia Division Convention in Athens

A long roster lists state officers delegates and attendees for the Georgia Division Convention in Athens on October 29. Names span Columbus to Savannah with many city representatives including Macon Atlanta Covington and Griffin, detailing officers, chairmen, registrars, editors, and delegates attending the event.

Athens Anna C. Benning Columbus Duncan Brown Cor Sec Macon W. Trox Bankston West Point W. H. Benton Davis and Lee Augusta Jessie Cobb Cartersville Rebecca du Pont Cross of Honor Savannah H. M. Franklin Tennille P. W. Godfrey Covington Mary W. Higginbotham Emily Hendree Atlanta R. L. Nesbitt Gay Room Richmond Marietta E. K. Overstreet Sylvania J. K. Ottley Shiloh Monument Fund Helen C. Plane Ada Ramp M. Rutherford J. A. Rounsaville Arlington Fund Rome John A. Selden Mattie Sheibley J. M. Thomas Griffin Lee Trammell C. of C Madison Annie Stewart Taylor A. McD. Wilson Blanton Memorial Zebulon Walker Text Books Canton Alice Baxter Geo. F. McLeod Abbeville J. E. Johnson Abeville J. L. Brownlee Albany W. E. Rowsey Fanny Askew Arlington W. S. Coleman Mary Griffeth Pres. C C. Atlanta J. C. Henderson Elizabeth Hanna James Jackson Owens Johnson J. R. Mobley Dalton Mitchell William McCarthy E. C. McCabe W. P. Pattillo T. T. Stevens Kate C. Hall Brunswick R. E. Clements Benna Vista W. B. Short Beuna Vista Ida Suddeth Buford Mamie F. Wallace Butler B. M. Harlen Calhoun W. L. Hines Daisye Crisler Malinda Gault R. H. Fitts Carrollton Jesse Cobb C. I. Gresham L. C. Morgan Mattie Rowan R. T. Jackson Cochran Emily Calhoun Connally College Park Alonzo Richardson Anna Caroline eBnning W. H. Tucker T. C. Hardman Commerce C. E. Pittman Cleek Little J. R. Irwin Conyers J. L. White

Educational Problems Discussed by Virginia Teachers

A gathering at Charlottesville brings Virginia teachers and University of Virginia faculty for a two day informal discussion of educational problems. The meeting aims to promote mutual understanding between university authorities and prep school teachers and to consider school hygiene.

Charlottesville

Wise Vermont wife saves husband with Dr King’s New Discovery

Mrs. R. J. Flint of Braintree Vermont urged use of Dr King’s New Discovery for a dreadful cough. It cured his illness and is promoted as a safe remedy for throat and lung troubles. Trial available at 50 cents and one dollar, guaranteed by W. J. Smith & Bros and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

R. J. Flint Braintree Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bros H. R. Palmer & Sons

Stomach and Liver Tablets Promote Easy Digestion

Advertisement notes indigestion remedies and recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as easy to take and mild. It suggests drinking Bludwine with meals and highlights stomach disorders as common in children, with the product available from all dealers.

Chamberlain

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Dearing Street Lipscomb & Company Real Estate and Fire Insurance Martin Brothers Clayton Street Banking and Business Georgia National Bank John J. Wilkins Thos. P. Vincent W. P. Brooks J. C. Chandler Eston Eppes Linton’s Spring Water CO Orr’s School Wray Street S. P. Orr John L. Arnold Jackson St Athens, Ga A_ BANK TAO The Athens Savings Bank President M. Stern M. G. Michael G. A. Mell B. Y. Harris J. Stern J. A. Hunnicutt L, F. Edwards, DeuPree Hunnicutt T. S. Mell W. T. Bryan May Costa’s Michael Hessheimer Lincoln Neb H. R. Paloe D. of C Mary Stansell M. L. Woods Belle Knox Rogers Julia Stewart Sallie Mae Lockwell Coving J. A. Beasley Crawfordville L. F. Stephens B. T. Castellow Cuthbert Susie Gunn J. W. Malone W. A. McLain Dawson Gussie Griggs Raines H. W. Cantrell Decatur E. C. David J. G. Addy Decaur J. D. Finley Adeline Baum Dublin J. D. Price Scott Edwards Eastman Mary Edwards C. M. Methvin W. B. Wingfred Eatonton A. S. Reid S. P. Rampley Elberton E. B. Tate Jeffersonville J. I. McMillen Jesup Sidney Hunt, Jr la Fayette Kate Wilkerson Lavonia Joel Cloud Lexington Emmett Barnes Louise Callaway C. of Geo. Gault Laura Hill Ida Holt L. C. More Carrie Patterson Clem Steed Sesbitt Tinsley Kittie Fitzpatrick J. S. Hogue Bat Wason Mary Davenport Emma L. Fowler Eileen Gober Katherine Morris Louis Andrews Milledgeville R. W. Roberts E. G. Daniel Millen C. V. de Loache Millen W. R. Turner Millen J. E. Hayes Montezuma Jerre Moore Kaye Kelley Monticello Oscar Philips W. J. Matthews Moultrie W. C. Vereen Ruth Bailey Newnan Homer B. Jones Norcross T. D. McDaniel P. G. Seaman Pelham L. C. Morrow Pembroke Jeff Davis E. F. Andrews Thos. Fahy G. Lang Sandersville C. D. Shellut Mattie Sparks Frank Arden Lily Hortense Emerson J. H. Folk N. B. Harrison A. B. Hull Kate Latham E. A. Smith Fred Wallis Max Wolff Presley A. Stanton Social Cir Corinth Baker Sparta Neppie Hunt Y. E. Bargerson Springfield Eason Cross Georgia Keiffer John Walden Stockbridge Ann Cleghorn Summerville Johns. Cleghorn Cardui Cardu Iles Cain Carduh Siena Pontus Wasson Lipscomb & C Fire Insurance and Real Estate Ompany Columbia Fire Insurance Company Athens, Georgia Erwin & Company College Avenue Talmage Hardware CO Anna Burns Clara Humphries John Maudlin W. C. Thomas Talbotton Herbert Franklin Ellison Gilmore C. D. Hardwick Virginia Stephens P. A. Bowden Tohmson W. C. McCommons Thomson J. B. Girandeau Thomaston E. T. Nottingham Etta A. Reid Thomasville Lilly Stuart R.N. Goodman Tifton W. M. Kilgo Toccoa W. J. Ramsey S. A. Ramsey Jennie Hart Sibley Union Point Samuel H. Sibley J. W. Griffin Valdosta J. T. Wood Maggie F. Morgan Vienna Ruth Irvin Washington John W. Bennett Waycross Amelia Heidt Waycorss Mary Brooken Will Fuller I. M. Scott Josy OH J. J. Wilson Gainesville Foley Crocedale Greenhouse Broad Street Mallory’s Shoe Store
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