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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1916
Page
4
Classified items show private notices and solicitations including insurance, loans, rentals, exchanges, and room offers. Listings reference individuals by initials or names and provide contact numbers or PO boxes for inquiries.
Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest compounded semiannually on deposits from $1.00, with savings habit promotion. Also features Spirella Corsets by order endorsed by leading physicians and a phone contact for inquiries.
A collage of lost items rooms and work notices including a lost white Spitz a gold bar pin a reward for recovery and a possible name Biz There are rental ads for an unfurnished three room apartment and job offers for apron making and traveling positions Also Chamberlain's remedies are advertised for colic diarrhoea and general relief in family use
A $100 cash reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of the parties who caused three false fire alarms last May. Ito ne J. H. Griffoth heads the appeal for tips.
Warren K Billings was found guilty in the first degree for the murder of Mrs. Myrtle Van Loo, one of ten killed in the July 22 bombing during the San Francisco preparedness parade. The jury recommended life imprisonment.
Robertson letter reports an easier tone this morning with overnight selling and hedging. First prices fell 8 to 16 points on the call, then rose 3 to 8 points in the first 15 minutes as room traders and commissions bought. Western and Wall Street interests absorbed local liquidation, leaving the market steady and about even with last night.
Three false alarms of fire were sent in last night between 8 40 and 9 16. Two came from Meigs and Mul ledge corner and one from Chase and Hill. Heavy rewards offered for apprehension of the guilty parties.
Tomorrow night the University hosts College Night a Georgia spirit event under the Y M C A. Faculty and friends attend as the program features music talks yells and a band plus a final Alma Mater performance with refreshments afterward.
Hon John N Holder of Jefferson visited the city yesterday amid congratulations on his legislature race in Jackson County He announced his candidacy for the speakership next term and noted his years as presiding officer of the body He was popular and regarded as fair in his tenure
Norfolk reports the superdreadnaught Florida achieved a 90 percent hit rate with twelve inch rifles in individual target practice at short and intermediate ranges this week. Naval officials provide the figures.
Long Branch Sept 23 the president opened his campaign at Shadow Lawn before a large New Jersey business audience. He defended the eight hour day and settlement of the threatened railroad strike, urged a commerce free nation, and warned against capital labor strife. He cited support from seventy Republicans for the eight hour law and urged methods to prevent future strikes. The talk also covered the federal reserve act before a post-speech reception with his wife.
Dates for the Banner Auto Electric Show are advanced to October 17 through 19. The event, set to attract thousands across North Georgia, will feature the finest automobile exhibit and electrical goods showings with free admission. Local agencies and dealers expect strong state-wide interest and substantial displays.
The Athens shop Head & McMahan offers suits at 13.50 15.00 16.50 17.50, claiming superior in‑house tailoring compared with factory rush purchases and asserting similar quality to higher priced rivals. They advertise low profits and compare January prices to current rates.
New York reports traction lines placed on the unfair list as labor leaders call for a suspension of work by about 600000 workers to aid elevated and surface car men. Picketing plans are set to discourage patrons with penalties for riders on these lines. A state arbitration inquiry is announced as plans to extend the sympathy strike proceed.
News from Athens reports the death of Mrs. Julius Maynard at her home in Winder after a stroke of paralysis. Her son M. L. Maynard of the E. L Smith Shoe Company was with her in her final hours as friends learned of the bereavement.
Marion Alabama Sept 23 Charles King Perry county tax collector indicted by grand jury on alleged shortage of 9600 reported by the state examiner who audited the books He has paid the commissioner the amount of his shortage The Athens man funeral set for 430 this afternoon at Winder with several from this city attending.
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