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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
4
Athens Chamber of Commerce will send representatives to the freight rate hearing in Atlanta. The session analyzes Georgia rate revisions, with shippers and railroads disagreeing over increases and long haul rules while stressing the need for expert preparation and fair, transparent pricing.
Athens merchants press for fair Georgia freight rates amid a push to align long and short haul charges with Interstate Commerce Commission rulings. The Chamber of Commerce urges shipper participation at hearings, citing potential major readjustments in regional trade and revenue needs. Pay-up Week proposed by Retail Merchants Association moves forward with committee action.
General Ramos reported he fought Villa's personal band three times over two days near Chihuahua City Mexico. He described sharp defeats for Villa's men and noted enduring heavy losses in the clashes while authorities assess the ongoing engagement.
The June 20 fiscal year exports report shows Pensacola leading U S forest product shipments at 157.38 million feet, with Florida district excluding Pensacola at 72.95 million feet. The prior year Pensacola exported 132.33 million feet and the Florida district 25.18 million. An advertisement for Sloan’s Liniment urges use after muscle strain and minor injuries.
The article notes Hon. Joe Hill Hall of Macon is nominated by Col. T. W. Rucker for one of the added judgeships on the state court of appeals. It reports multiple candidates emerging after the legislature approved three extra judges, including Henry J. Fullbright, M. J. Yeomans, John B. Hutcheson, Alex W. Stephens, and A. W. Comm, with local officials and newspapers weighing the race and prospects.
Bogart Georgia August 15 The Fourteenth Division of the I O O F held a semiannual gathering with about forty lodges and several hundred members present A barbecue dinner profitable executive meeting reports and inspiration filled the day Chief speakers included Grand Master H R McClatchey Grand Secretary T H Robertson Grand Warden W A Slaton and Dr T B Bonner Also delegates from Williams and Glenn Judges Athens attended Elberton was named as next meeting place.
A testimonial from W. C. Jones of Buford North Dakota describes a severe diarrhoea attack lasting over a week. After a druggist advised Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, the first dose relieved symptoms and within two days he recovered fully. Drugstores widely recommend its reliability and availability.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a long used remedy for hacking coughs. It claims soothing pine balsam with tar soothes irritated airways, loosens mucus, prevents coughing fits, and helps sleep, aiding nature to cure.
The quotation notes that those who purchase Taunien into others’ hives cannot keep it from themselves, reflecting a paradox of ownership and consequence as stated by J. M. Barrie.
Judge Mosea Wright of Rome has accepted an invitation to speak at the 1917 University of Georgia alumni convention, with the Rome judge set to deliver the address during the event. The invitation was extended by the alumni society in Rome, Georgia.
The second week of Jackson superior court opened in Jefferson with the murder case State v Cobb leading the docket. Cobb’s earlier conviction was overturned and he was acquitted after a lengthy trial led by Col. Lucian Ray and Col. Claude C. Ray. Next on the calendar is Callie Hopkins, with Athens lawyer T J Shackelford and Col. Pemberton Cooley defending. Walter Bankes faces a statutory charge set for Wednesday, defended by Col. A C Brown.
The Jackson county Sunday schools gathered at Thyatira church near Jefferson with President Claud Little of Commerce presiding. Rev. S. W. Du Bose led devotions, with state secretary Rev. D. W. Sims and Miss Flora Davis in charge of the primary department. Prof. W. T. Foster praised for his citizenship address.
Joe Dingman of Webster City Iowa suffers periodic liver trouble with side and back pain and stomach soreness. He credits Chamberlain's Tablets with relief after using one bottle, reporting no signs of pain afterward. Obtainable everywhere.
Winder Georgia August 15 Mock J M Williams and A B Morgan form J M Williams and Co a new cotton firm to operate in North Georgia visiting East and Canada to seek buyers and exporters. The firm, with experienced cotton men, will be heavy buyers and supporters of the local market with branches in Athens and Atlanta.
Governor Nat E. Harris spoke in Griffin to Spalding county voters delivering a courteous address. He defended his age, urged for a second term, criticized opponents, and defended prohibition while discussing clemency. He said pardons should be given to deserving elderly prisoners and promised openness on mercy policies. He projected growing statewide support for a second term.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills to cure constipation and restore vitality with one or two pills at night and another in the morning. A 25 cent price is listed for druggists. A testimonial from Mrs Gidney Simmons praises Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for cholera morbus and bowel troubles.
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