Athens Methodist appointments read for North Georgia Conference
The North Georgia Conference finished business at Gritin Ge and read the Athens district appointments for new year. Dr S R Belk named pastor at Athens First Church with others in Athens Oconee Street and Young Harris Memorial, Sears returns to Athens, Scoville to Commerce, Wiggin to supervise district, and LaGrange as next year’s conference site.
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Gritin
North Georgia
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Athens
P. Wiggins
R. Belk
Ocgnee
Street
Enoch W. Jones
Young Harris Memorial
A. J. Sears
Apalachee
J. R. Jordan
Askew
Bishop
J. C. Adams
Broad River
Frank
Hudson
Buckhead
M. B. Whitaker
Genter
I. J. Levern
Greene
Spier
Greensboro
Marvin Williams
Lexington
M. M. Wal
V. P. Scoville
Young, Harris
Belk
Gainesville
Augusta
Rome
Atlanta
University of North Carolina
South
Sears
Atheny
Oconee Street
Mr. Scoville
Young Harrise
Scoville
B. W. Jones
P. Wigring
Dr. Belk
LaGrange
Calf Club Organized for Georgia Youth with Prizes
The Calf Club for Georgia youths aged ten to eighteen begins with local county and state shows. Members must own at least one calf and fatten it under College of Agriculture guidance for 120 days to enter contests. The American Hereford Cattle Breeders Association offers 26 dollars for grand champions sired by registered Hereford bulls. County agents will oversee initial organization and member instructions.
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Georgia
American Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association
College of Agriculture
R. J. Kinzer
Lookout for multiple colds and serious disease risk
The notice warns that frequent colds weaken the system and raise the risk of chronic catarrh pneumonia or consumption. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cure, claims thousands rely on it, and notes it costs a quarter and is obtainable everywhere.
New Trial Refused in Case Partee Murder Verdict
The court denied Partee’s motion for a new trial in the murder case of Davis in Franklin county now under Clarke venue. The judge found no injustice, upheld the jury verdict, and instead of 15 years manslaughter sentence, modified it to 12 years in the penitentiary. The order is dated November 27, 1816, by Judge C. H. Brand.
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Partee
Davis
Franklin County
Clarke
Sac
Western Circuit
Weldon
C. H. Brand
Rigid enforcement of Sunday law closes city again
Athens observed another tight Sunday with all soda founts news stands shine parlors and fruit emporiums shut. Only drug stores opened briefly for prescriptions. No tobacco cigars soft drinks ice cream or auto supplies gasoline sold. Judge West and city authorities carried out the ancient prohibition to the letter promising even stricter enforcement ahead.
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Athens
Atlanta
Judge West
Police Committee of Council
Comer Officer Cleared on Murder Trial in Simmons Case
Comer Georgia November 27 town marshal Roy Johnson was cleared of murder and exonerated for the killing of Lonnie Simmons after a preliminary trial before three justices. The state and defense presented seasoned lawyers from Athens Hartwell Danielsville Lexington and Danville. The justices ruled Johnson acted in self defense after hearing all testimony and arguments. A large crowd attended and the general sentiment backed the court’s judgment.
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Comer
Roy Johnson
Lonnie Simmons
A. J. Thompson
H. B. Burroughs
M. §. Brown
Geo. C. Thomas
Athens
A. 8. Skeltop
Hartwell
C. C. Adams
Danielsville
Berry T. Moseley
Paul Brown
Lexington
Messrs. Gordon & Gordon
Moseley
Simmons
Conway Visits City for Short Stay
Dr. Conway, longtime resident now in Atlanta with his daughter, is in the city for a few days and will be glad to see his many friends.
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B. Conway
Dr. Conway
Atlanta
Population figures for January 1 1917 by the Census Bureau
The Associated Press reports total U S population at 113 309 286 including 45 123 military and naval personnel abroad. State counts list California 2 983 843 New York 10 366 778 Pennsylvania 8 591 029 and Texas 4 470 494 among others with district and outlying possessions totals.
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Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Minois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Man
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alaska
Guam
Hawaii
Panama Canal Zone
Philippine Islands
Porto Rico
Samoa
United States
Enduring Summer Colds Promoted by Pine Tar Honey Remedy
Advertisement touts Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey as relief for stuffed heads runny noses and coughs claiming rapid air passage relief and speedy recovery. It urges readers to keep leftover medicine as cold insurance and to use as directed.
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Dr. Bell
Governor Whitman to push state commission on living costs
New York November 27 Governor Whitman announced he would urge the legislature to create a state commission to address the increased cost of living. He said conditions call for effective legislative treatment as reports from across the country show housewives and women’s groups planning boycotts of poultry, butter, and eggs to lower prices.
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Associated Press
New York
Whitman
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Relief From Coughs
An established remedy advertised for a hacking cough aims to restore strength. It touts pine balm with tar to soothe irritated air passages, loosen mucus, and calm coughing without causing distress.
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Dr. King
Benefitingai
Commissions Issued For Georgia County Officers
Certificates of election have been received by the state executive department from all counties. Executive Secretary Raymonde Stapleton and staff are preparing commissions for county officers and will mail them as soon as possible. Returns from many counties arrived late, so commissions go out relatively late, but will be forwarded promptly.
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Atlanta
State Executive Department
Raymonde Stapleton
Hughes Reenters Practice of Law in New Firm
In Lakewood New Jersey on November 37 Charles E Hughes announced he will resume legal practice with the firm Rounds Schurman Dwight in New York January 1 forming Hughes Rounds Schurman Dwight He earlier practiced with the same firm in 1906 when nominated for governor Also included is a family note from Mrs A O Irwin of New Kensington Pennsylvania about her son Edwin suffering croup and praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy with a recommendation to keep a bottle in the home for relief.
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Associated Press
Lakewood
N. J
Charles E. Hughes
Rounds, Schurman ,& Dwight
New York
Croup
Edwin
Mrs. &. O. Irwin
New Kensington
Chamberlain
Rail executives favor federal charter and possible ownership
In Washington on November 27, A P Thom, counsel for railroad executives, told a joint committee that Congress may compel carriers to operate in interstate commerce or bar them from it. He said railroads largely back federal incorporation, with some even favoring government ownership for financing roads, while policing grade crossings and other powers should stay with the states.
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Washington
A. P. Thom
Joint Congressional Committee
Thome
Congress
German American talks avert new submarine crisis policy outlined
In Washington on November 27 Secretary Lansing met with German ambassador Herr Garrad on leave. They discussed German conditions and the U S labor deportations of Belgians to Germany. No extended talk on submarines or peacetime prospects occurred.
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Washington
Lansing
Gerrad
Germany
Gecretary
New Life Pills Promise Quick Relief From Constipation
Advert reads Dr King s New Life Pills to relieve constipation and restore energy. It claims a simple morning dose of one or two pills improves feeling and vitality, urging readers to buy today.
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Dr. King
Georgia Cand Show Aims To Showcase Georgia Farms
Special to the Banner from Atlanta Georgia November 37 The Southastern Land Show idea conceived by Frank T Reynolds of the Macon Chamber of Commerce aims to become a major Georgia venture. Organizers seek 5000 dollars in voluntary state wide backing with Florida and other states participating to fund the exposition highlighting Georgia farms and country property values and resources.
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Atlanta
Frank T. Reynolds
Macon
Georgia
Florida
State Chamber of
Bufferer From Indigestion Relieved
Mrs Thomas Casey of Geneva New York reports her husband suffered years from indigestion with stomach pain and postmeal distress before taking Chamberlains Tablets. She says the product relieved his spells right away and is obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Thomas Casey
Geneva
N. Y
Republican fund totals released in Nov. report
Cornelius N. Biles, treasurer of the Republican National Committee, filed a financial statement showing total contributions of 2,450,431 dollars from 4,205 contributors and expenditures of 44,?06. The report covers the recent campaign and lists detailed receipts and outlays.
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Washington
Cornelius N. Biles
Republican National Committee
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Alma, Ark
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