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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
6
The last installment of city taxes is due from October 15 to November 1. Taxpayers failing to pay by November 1 will incur a $1.50 fee on file against all delinquents. G. E. O'FARRELL, City Marshal.
Dr W R Rothroge offers a combined treatment using electricity hot air tubes and custom medicines for chronic nervous disorders and various diseases. The clinic at 201-202 Holman Building lists catarrh goiters piles skin diseases rheumatism blood and kidney issues irregular menstruation cancer and general nervous and complicated conditions with offices hours from 9 am to 2 pm and 3 pm to 7 pm.
Captain T. A. Little died suddenly at his Commerce home after a hearty supper. A Franklin County native, he served in the Civil War, held multiple local offices in Franklin and Jackson counties, and was a Presbyterian elder, Mason, Knight of Pythias, and commander of the John H. Morgan Camp of United Confederate Veterans. He will be buried at Gray Hill cemetery.
Commerce Georgia October 25 cotton prices hovered near 20 cents per pound as merchants and cotton men bid on the Harber estate sale held today. Traders expect prices to exceed 20 cents per pound tomorrow, noting Commerce’s reputation for high staple prices.
Commerce Georgia October 25 there was a large delegation of capitalists and business men from Atlanta at a banquet in Anderson South Carolina last night. Messrs W H Smith S J Nix of Jefferson C J Hood and C H Robinson of Commerce attended and returned this morning describing an enjoyable event hosted by the Anderson Board of Trade.
Portion of the Harber estate was sold for 11500 today by executors Homer R. Harber Claud Montgomery and Mrs Lucy Harber. Total value may reach 200000 or more once merchandise notes and accounts are included. Items include Harber store 14500 Harber home 4000 15 acre calf pasture 3045 bank stock 175 per share land in Jackson Banks Madison Franklin counties 50 per acre lots 65 75 per acre.
The county high sheriff acted as auctioneer and kept bidders in good humor as property brought top market prices. Executors named for the large estate received credit for today's splendid sale results due to their untiring efforts.
An advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin cures indigestion fast. It promises relief from heartburn gas and stomach distress within minutes and recommends a fifty cent case for home use.
Moviegoers will see W. S. Hart in The Dawn Maker at MOVIES TODAY STRAND. The veteran star returns to entertain patrons in an American Indian themed picture presented in the Triangle method, noted for its authenticity and Hart’s convincing appearance.
The Strand presents The Dawn Maker a virile drama about a quarter-breed Indian's romance with a white girl. The Triangle Play offers a brisk vivid entertainment promising thrills for audiences today.
Fuzzy Woodruff cites Georgia coach Vince Cunningham saying the Navy game would be a relaxed trip to sharpen the team for Auburn. He notes the plan to avoid injuries and learn football, warning a hard Navy game could jeopardize the Auburn clash and Columbus game prospects.
Grateful mothers from Eau Claire Wisconsin and Youngstown Ohio report success with Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for severe croup whooping cough and coughs. They cite rapid relief after other remedies failed and recommend the product as a trusted old remedy.
Mae Murray, famed beauty of stage and screen, is cast as the title role in the Lasky Belasco photoplay Sweet Kitty Bellairs. The English eighteenth century tale follows Kitty as she reconciles friends in a tale of romance with Lieutenant Verney amid vivid scenes and drama.
Pathe presents the first chapter of Shielding Shadow tomorrow at the Strand theater as an extra at traction to be shown every Friday thereafter Grace Darmond stars in the serial reputed as among the greatest.
Mrs Callie Richards of 546 Pulaski Street Athens says backache and kidney distress eased after using one box of Deans Kidney Pills. She notes improved back comfort and regular kidney function with the 50 cent remedy sold by dealers.
Clarke county superior court set a special term beginning November 6, 1916 with dockets list for Monday through Wednesday. Cases include Hodgson et al v Hodgson et al, Barwick v Goss, Phillips guardian v McLeroy, Martin v Shelton et al State v Childers Culp and Emerick, and Mrs Rus A Smith v J A Chandler.
A vintage advertisement urges parents to use California Syrup of Figs for constipated children. It describes a coated tongue as a sign and promises rapid relief from cross mood, feverishness, and digestive discomfort. The copy markets a 50 cent bottle and warns against counterfeits, urging readers to buy the genuine product.
The article outlines a versatile studio smock worn by artists, outing blouses for sportsmen, and belted Russian blouses for devotees. It notes a utilitarian design with smocking and pockets as key details, sizing 34 to 42 inch bust, 16 to 20 years, using 4 14 yards of 36-inch material, priced at 15 cents.
Mrs Thomas Campbell of Kirkville New York writes that her nineteen year old son suffered frequent bilious attacks. After her husband brought Chamberlain's Tablets home and started giving them to him, he recovered quickly, began eating heartily and improved noticeably. Obtainable everywhere.
Nashville preview notes Vanderbilt marching toward the Virginia game on Dudley Field next Saturday. With Thurman and Barker back, Ray and Carman rounding into form, McGugin aims to exploit backfield cohesion and secret formations. Virginia has historically challenged the Commodores, but local anticipation runs high for the big home crowd after recent strong showings.
Mrs A Wingale of Gorham New York reports five years of stomach distress from indigestion and constipation eased after using Chamberlains Tablets. She says nothing helped until she began the tablets and recommends them. Obtainable everywhere. I adv
A brief column quotes the Indianapolis Star noting a preacher’s line about church givings and expectations of divine return. The remark critiques those who donate small sums yet demand large blessings in return.
A vintage drug advert promotes Dr King s New Discovery as the best syrup for coughs and colds. It emphasizes ease of use, proven medicine, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
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