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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1918

Page

6

Administrator's Sale and Divorces in Clarke County Georgia

Public notice outlines administrator E C Potts selling parcels at 697 and 597 Baxter Street and a Peabody Street lot to pay debts of Mrs S A Culp with cash terms and immediate possession. Also included are several libel for divorce actions in Clarke Superior Court January Term 1919 against George Lewis Gloria Smith Daisy Jordan Simmons and others with notices of publication and service. Lucy M Bishop as executor cautions creditors to present claims against Mary B Pittard estate.

Court of Ordinary Clarke County Georgia Court House Said County Baxter Street Harrng Peabody Street Coleman Lémon S. A. Culp George Lewis Clarke Superior Court Andrew x. Cobb H. H. Carlton Clarke Supr Austin Bell Hattie Lewis Ghorgh Lewis Clarke Superior Andrew J. Cobb C. W. C. L.A. Rhinehart Anna Long Edney Rhinehart Andréw J. Cobb E. J. Chawford Supr Court Clarke Co Glovia Smith v8 Neal Smith Superio Gloria Smith E. J. Crawford Erwin, Ruuadr & Nix Daisy Jordan Simmons Jack Simmons Ee County Clarke County Superior Court Superior Court ER. J. Crawford C. W. C. Green & Michael Mary B. Pittard Lucy M. Bishop Mre Mary Pittard

Markets New York Cotton Prices and Spot Rates

The exchange shows tone strong to middling with values around 29.25¢ for medium grades and 26.75¢ at the Feb point. New Orleans and Atlantic centers report steady to middling around 28.25¢, with New York spot at 29.25¢. Liverpool sales total 1,000 middling at 21.814. Chicago quotations not listed.

New York Exchange Today Ceee New Orleans Athens Atlanta Charleston Liverpool

Former Emperor Seriously Ill

Berlin doctor summoned by the former German Emperor arrived in Holland today on a special train, according to a dispatch from Amsterdam. The report notes the physician was summoned from Berlin and traveled Tuesday to assist the former ruler.

Associated Press London Berlin Holland Amsterdam Exchange Telegraph Company

Seven Billion Is Saved In Contracts

Secretary Baker told the Senate Finance Committee that contract cancellations will save about seven and a quarter billion dollars of the twenty four billion appropriated for the army in World War I. He noted committees report Congress needs only about one billion one hundred million to cover contracts under the eight billion authorized, for which no further appropriations will be made.

Associated Press Washington Baker Senate Finance Committee War Department Congress War Secretary

S B Boone Dies After Long Illness

S B Boone died at his home Thursday afternoon after several months illness. Funeral at Leventon church Friday at one oclock conducted by Rev A S Hutchinson. Survived by widow Mrs Mattie Boone and five children Mrs L Edwards of Birmingham Alabama Miss Bessie Miss Catherine Miss Nellie Boone and Mr Davie Boone all of Athens.

S. B. Boone Leventon Church A. 8. Hutchinson Mattie Boone L. Edwards Birmingham Ala Misa Bessie Catherine Nellie Boone Davie Boone Athens

Oh Baby Comes to Colonial in Charleston Review

The Charleston Evening Post lauds the Oh Baby revival as a bright revue featuring pretty girls, lively dancing, and fresh costumes. It notes the show is a hodgepodge but well danced, delivering entertainment that satisfies.

Charleston Evening Post Academy

British Day Celebration Planned by City Committee

The mayor’s committee plans a British Day program in the University chapel on Saturday morning December seventh from 10 20 to 11 20. The event features the University of Georgia Band, Alma Mater, prayers, an anthem God Save the King, and an address America’s Debt to Great Britain by Prof V Sanford. The Normal School Glee Club, student chorus, and songs like Rule Britannia Keep the Home Fires Burn perform along with other musical pieces.

University Chapel Sanford Great Britain Erwin America France United States University of Georgia Dottery Alma God Save the King Normal School V. Sanford Brittiania Normal School Glee Club Stedent Ry Pyayer B. L University of Georgia Band

Representatives of industries press for larger Merchant Marine

Atlantic City, N. J., Dec. 6. Resolutions from groups representing hundreds of industries urge the government to loosen wartime business controls. The measures will be presented at the Reconstruction Congress session tomorrow. A strong call for a greater Merchant Marine to handle the nation’s revived commerce abroad is evident.

Associated Press Atlantic City N. 1 Busiess

Federation of Churches Urged by Resolution for All Protestant

Philadelphia December 5 A proposed federation of churches was approved and resolutions urging the appointment of an interdenominational committee from every Protestant faith to organize a church union were unanimously adopted by the congress for church unity. Each denomination is to have one member on the committee for every half million communicants.

Federation OF Churches Associated Press Philadelphia Penn Ant Congress For Church Unity

Lloyd George Says War Leaders Must Face International Court

London dec 6 premier Lloyd George declared in an election speech that the men responsible for the war cannot escape because their heads are crowned but they must be tried by an international court. he also urged expulsion and exclusion of enemy aliens.

Associated Press London Lloyd George

Steamship Lines Relinquished From Federal Control

Washington December fifth. The Clyde Mallory Merchants and Miners and Sothern Steamship Companies are returned to private management by order of Director General McAdoo. Rail line owners remain under Railroad Administration. The four lines were government controlled since April thirteen and then consolidated with other lines under R A.

Associated Press Washington The Clyde, Mallory, Merchants and Miners Sothern Steamship Companies McAdoo Steamship Companies Railroad Administration

Presidential party safe special protection afforded

Navy Department says communications with the George Washington near New York with President Wilson and party aboard have been continuous. White House reports no new presidential messages. deck cleared and no matters of importance develop. Special arrangements ensured the president remains in constant touch with Washington.

Associated Press Washington Navy Department George Washington Alnost New York Wilson White House

Senate Debates Peace Conference Moves and Mann Criticism

Washington December 5 resolutions and debate on peace conference topics filled the senate. Tomorrow’s session will likely focus on the Cummin g resolution to send a senate committee to Paris. Republicans Johnson California and Sherman Illinois criticized Mann for saying the country is not in sympathy with criticism of the president at the peace talks.

Associated Press Washington Senate Cumming Paris Ldona Com Nites Johnson California Rpublicans Creel Sherman Ilinois House Mann

Western Union Inaugurates Night Letter Delivery by Mail

Western Union Telegraph Company shifts night letters to post office delivery. Night traffic will be mailed from the office at night and carried by post office carriers with first morning delivery. Expected delivery to addressees by 7 to 10 a.m. with boxes available to many recipients before opening.

Western Union Telegraph Company Western Union Telegraph Co United States Mail Maphura Moat Casta

Rainbow Division To Stay In Service In Europe

Secretary Baker stated that none of the veteran divisions in France would return home before formal peace. The Rainbow Division and a few other famed units are expected to remain in Europe, while several formations of the American Army of occupation move into Germany.

Associated Press Washington Baker France Europe

Britain Day Observed Tomorrow At University Chapel

The National Council of Defense sets Britain Day observance for tomorrow at 10 30 am in the University chapel. A program is planned and the audience will sing God Save the King. The public is invited to join in the hymn and remarks attributed to Henry Carly.

National Council of Defense Britain University Chapel God the King Henry Carly

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Proves Worth in Cold Season

Many families rely on Chamberlains Cough Remedy to treat coughs and colds. The ad urges following directions and claims the medicine helps readers avoid serious illness. It emphasizes years of use and proven merit among households during winter months.

Chamberlain H‘ely

Casualties Report From Washington on War Losses

The casualty list from Washington reports killed in action and wounded among American Expeditionary Forces. Georgians named include Private Hasca C. Smith of Middleton, Lt. George W. Mattox of Elberton, and others in actions across multiple units. The report itemizes killed in action, died of wounds, disease, and missing in action with georgia names across several counties.

Washington Amercan Expeditionary Forces Hasca C Anne Garrett Woodstock Seaborn L. Pate Hampton Robert F. Joyner Statesboro Oscar L. Tennant Cornelia James W. Bragg Hinsonton Jesse G. Duncan Fairburn Caubes William L. Dingler Tallapoosa Hubert Ledford Holland William D. Roper Dawsonville Fred Willams Villanow Bennie EB Dixon Uvalda Charlie Otyer Hall Waycross Edward J. Burlingham Glencae Ga Fred H. Ligon Palmetto, A

Army plans most extensive series of athletic contests

Extent of planned athletic contests announced from American Army Headquarters in France. The series aims to end with an inter Allied military Olympic meet. Pershing has approved tentative plans and Paris is the target for finals if feasible.

Associated Press France Pershing Paris

Holland Secures Trade Regulations

Washington reports the War Trade Board announced a trade arrangement with Holland allowing import of commodities under license. Only Dutch ships may be used and consignments must be to the Netherlands Overseas Trust.

Washington Holland War Trade Board Netherlands

Stomach Trouble Relief Reported by Mrs Drinkard

Mrs L A Drinkard of Jefferson City Missouri reports using Chamberlains Tablets for stomach trouble and fatigue. She says relief came from the first dose and within a week her condition improved in every way.

Prominent Business Men Visit Athens

Three leading figures from The Equitable Life Assurance Society visited Athens yesterday by chance. Henry Morganthau, director of Equitable, C. J. Martin, Assistant Treasurer, and Henry Boyd of the Real Estate Investment Comptroller's department toured the city. Boyd praised Athens as substantial with strong social, educational, commercial, and climatic advantages while here to assess album buying homes and future investments.

America Athens Henry Morganthau Equitable Life Assurance Society C. J. Martin Equitable Henry Boyd Real Estate Investment Comptroller's Department Boyd

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised for Croup Relief

Mrs. Ed ward Hassett of Frankfort writes that Chamberlains Cough Remedy is splendid for croup and quickly relieves attacks in children and adults alike. The note claims the medicine contains no opium or narcotics and can be given confidently to children.

Chamberlain Edward Hassett Frankfort

Georgian Receives London Times News Service

The Atlanta Georgian and Sunday American announce daily news service from the London Times for Versailles Peace Conference coverage. A large staff will deliver complete, word-for-word reports, with first cablers December 8 and ongoing day by day dispatches in the Georgian American and Sunday American. Lee G. Bowden, representative, Athens.

Great Lyon Times Georgia Wilson London Atlanta Sonic Times Thunderer Booth Versailles Sunday American International News Service Atlanta Georgian Lee G. Bowden Tumph Street Athens

Morgenthau Speaks at University of Georgia Visit

Mr Henry Morgenthau addressed the University of Georgia chapel yesterday and spoke at a Y M C A luncheon. He then visited Athens High and Industrial School where pupils sang Southern melodies before Chancellor Barr offered a brief talk to the students.

Henry Morgenthau University of Georgia Athens High Morgenthau Chancélior Barr Mee

Texas Wonder Kidney Relief Offered by Mail

The Texas Wonder claims to aid kidney and bladder issues in men women and children including diabetes rheumatism and urinary irregularities. Small bottle provides two months treatment and testimonials are available on request. Sold by druggists or via mail from 2296 Olive Street St. Louis Missouri.

Texas W. Hall Olive Street Louis

Konta Admits Part in Negotiation With German Agent

Washington reports Arnold Konta of New York admitted before the senate committee that he communicated with Dr. Dernberg a German propagandist about purchasing New York newspapers. The probe also covers Brewers activities and German propaganda. Mrs Isley’s letter praises Chamberlain’s Tablets as a quick remedy for stomach disorders and constipation.

Associated Press Washington Alexan'' Konta New York Palmer Germany Dernberg Aso Isley D. W. Is Litchfield Chamberlain A. Pave

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