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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1912

Page

8

Web-Crawford Company Incorporation Petition

The Superior Court of Wald County hears a petition by C N Hodgson J M Howell and W C Pitner for incorporation of THE WEB-CRAWFORD COMPANY a twenty year corporation to operate as wholesale and retail grocers with capital stock of 26000 dollars, rights to sue be sued own real and personal property and to amend wind up and renew under Georgia law. The petition requests office in Athens and authority to form branches and to act as agent for others.

JRGIA Clarke County Superior Court Wald County C. N. Hodgson J M. Howell W. C. Pitner Goald Swebe-Crawford Company Athens State Bald Incorporation Georgia

Markets and Cotton Options Close for Christmas Week

Market notes show cotton and cotton seed oil trading with London and New York markets closed until Friday December 27. Prices for Cotton Seed Oil hover around 6.30 to 6.40 for December through May, with mixed bid and close figures and notes of weather rain affecting markets.

Liverpool New York

Developments During Christmas Week in the South

Special to the Banner from Columbus Ga reports “Developments for Christmas week in the Southeast would be nothing short of wonderful.” New electric railway plans between St Augustine and Jacksonville Fla, a 25 story bank and office building in Birmingham Ala, and a Savannah Ga drainage system project are among the large capital ventures. Jacksonville votes on $1.6 million municipal dock bonds. Fort Lauderdale organizes a $500,000 building and loan. Fourteen new corporations total nearly $2.96 million. Numerous construction contracts and industrial plant expansions span Alabama Ga Florida with banks, jails, waterworks and factories planned or awarded, including a Tuscaloosa bank and Aliceville Lyons bond votes.

Columbus Industial Index Southeast St. Augustine Fla Jacksonville Birmingham Ala Savannah Florida Fort Lauderdale Navigation Augusta Land Transportation Dahlonega Atlanta Alexander City Waycross Kissimmee Lyons Cordele Macon Bodley Bainbridge Aliceville Lyons, Ga Guineaville Newberry Alabma Titusville Howden Blount County Alabama Live Oak Lanett Mobile Brunswick St. John County Albany Bullochville Gainesville Bay Minette Bufaula Marianna Monroeville

Admiral Dewey Reaches Seventy-Fifth Birthday in Washington

Washington is where Admiral George Dewey marked his seventy fifth birthday with calls from diplomats judges and high officers of the army and navy. The famed Manila Bay hero remains active as president of the naval general board and lives in Montpelier Vermont is his birthplace.

Washington, D. C 16Th Army Navy George Dewey Manila Bay Admiral Dewey Naval General Board Montpelier Norwich Military Academy Naval Academy

National Corn Show Draws Big Exhibits From 3000 Miles Away

From Washington state an exhibit will travel three thousand miles to Columbia for the Fifth National Corn Exposition. It showcases modern fruit growing, spraying penetration, and plant breeding in wheat oats and barley, illustrating agricultural research and rural improvement beyond corn. Led by R W Thatcher, with Alex Carlyle and J L Dumas assisting, the display emphasizes education and collaboration among state and federal agencies.

Columbia 8. C State of Washington Federal Department of Agriculture R. W. Thatcher Thatcher American Society of Agronomy Alex Carlyle Alex Carlyle, Station Corealist J. L. Dumas

Chandler Rice Marries Pearl Chandler in Athens Ceremony

One of the happiest holiday weddings united Mr Charles Rice of Athens and Miss Pearl Chandler of Madison county yesterday at the Chandler family home. Rev Willie Saye officiated before a large circle of friends, followed by an informal reception. The couple will reside in Athens where Rice works for the Columbia Fire Insurance Company and was congratulated on his match.

Charles Rice Athens Pearl Chandler Madison County M. Chandler Willie Saye Rice Mr. Rice Columbia Fire Insurance Company

Supreme Court to rule on what makes up a family

New York will hear the appeal in the Oberndorf case seeking to compel payments under a separation agreement. Justice Platzek’s lower court definition included a husband and wife, a childless widow, and a deserted wife as a family. The case tests who qualifies as family for support obligations.

Supreme Court New York Minnie C. Oberndorf William D. Oberndorf Justice Platzek Oberndorf

Pneumonia Fears Upsurge Prompt Use of Dr King’s Discovery

Winter and spring bring pneumonia danger, early treatment with Dr King’s New Discovery is urged for coughs colds and bronchial troubles. Mrs George W Place of Rawsonville VI praises its prevention and relief, with guaranteed bronchial benefits, priced 60 cents to one dollar. Trial bottle free at W J Smith Bros and H R Palmer Sons.

Dr. King George W. Place Rawsonville, VI W. J. Smith Bros H. R. Palmer @ Sons

Col J Van Holt Nash Named Adjutant General

Special to the Banner Atlanta December 26 Colonel J Van Holt Nash has become General J Van Holt Nash appointed by Governor Brown to the office of adjutant general. He will resign as president of the American Book Company to assume the duties. Nash began as private in the Atlanta Rifles in 1886 and has risen through every rank to his current post. He is highly regarded in Georgia military circles and his appointment has universal approval.

Obear Banner Atlanta J. van Holt Nash Brown Adjutant General American Book Company J’ van Holt Nash Atlanta Rifles Nash Georgia

Electric Bitters praised by Lewinburgh man for cures

C B Rader of Lewinburgh W Va credits Electric Bitters with curing a decade long stomach trouble and rheumatism. Advertised benefits include relief for dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney poisons. Also Chamberlains Cough Remedy touted to prevent infectious diseases and ease colds. The State Horticultural Society president and another gentleman will accompany the exhibit at the exposition to explain points of interest.

C. B. Rader Lewinburgh W. Va W. J. Smith & Bros H.R. Palmer & Sons State Horticultural Society

Wise Merchant Recalls Photo Card Mockery

A city merchant, known for his post card line, shows a friend a Christmas card bearing a photo likeness of Santa Claus above a sleeping girl. The sender admits buying the card from the merchant's own shop, highlighting a playful hoax. An unrelated drug ad follows, promoting Dr King’s New Life Pills for stomach and bowels relief at local stores.

Santa Claus

Jeffersonian Inauguration Plans Gather Subscriptions

William C. Eustis heads the inaugural committee and names sub- committee chairs as funds for Wilsons inauguration rise toward a $150,000 goal. Jeffersonian simplicity guides the event with no ostentation while Page cites Jefferson riding to power as a model of dignified ceremony.

Eustis Washington Wilson William C. Eustis Thomas Nelson Page Jefferson Pennsylvania Avenue

Model Husband Sued for Divorce Never Told a Lie

Kansas City, Dec 26 Elijah L Cooper called the model husband by witnesses his wife Daisy seeks a divorce claiming perfection in his behavior He defends the petition saying he is near perfect The testimony cites supper prepared dishes helped with chores no swearing falsities and affectionate kisses along with weekly pin money of six dollars

Kansas City Elijah L. Cooper Daisy Cooper

Safe and Sure Remedy Promoted for Burns and Soreness

An old advertisement extols a liniment for pain and injuries. It claims the product soaks into bone, calms inflammation, and offers quick relief near fires and in Mexican Mustang liniment. The legible fragments emphasize safety and effectiveness despite unclear phrasing.

Fragmentary note from farmer on medicines and household stock

A garbled farmer's account mentions keeping items in the house and using a liniment for injuries. The legible parts indicate routine care of stock and personal remedies, with missing details about specific devices or accidents.

Onions Deemed Cureall By Dr Mary Walker In Chicago

Chicago women today began eating onions in various preparations after Dr Mary Walker claimed onions are a cureall. The report from December 26 notes the public response and Walker’s advocacy amid medical debate.

Chicago Mary Walker

Des Moines Man Cures Shoulder Ailment with Liniment

A Des Moines man suffered an attack of muscular rheumatism in his shoulder. A friend advised Hor Springs, costing $150 or more. He sought a cheaper cure and found Chamberlain's Liniment. Three days after the first application he was well. For sale by all dealers.

Des Moines toiHor Springs Chamberlain Advt

Thank God and Take Courage Letter to a New Year

A reflective editorial tone looks back on the old year, acknowledging both rough patches and unseen guidance. It emphasizes gratitude, courage, and renewed hope as the year closes and a new leaf turns.

Druggists Endorse Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad

Druggists everywhere speak well of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds. They know from experience it can always be depended upon and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Masons to Enjoy Feast at Sanges Hotel

Mount Vernon Masonic lodge officers will be installed tonight followed by the St Johns occasion. After ceremonies the Masons will enjoy a delightful spread at the Sanges hotel.

Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge St. John's Sanges Hotel

Modern Language Association Opens Eighteenth Annual Meeting

Indianapolis hosts the central division of the Modern Language Association of America as scholars from many institutions gather for the eighteenth annual meeting. The group aims to advance research in modern languages.

Modern Language Association Indianapolis Ind The Modern Language Association of America

Tadlots for sale prompt curious bilious remedy mention

A garbled sales note references canabione tadlots and a trial, claiming they are excellent. The fragment suggests a promotional line for sale by a dealer, with unclear context or proper nouns. It reads as informal, likely an old advertisement or illicit remedy listing.

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Crawford Lerk Superior Court Court House Said County Thomas Reed George B. Reed Silas Fitzpatrick Jerre Davis Mattie Mason Bridge St George H. Reed Justice Court Hunnicutt J. A. Hunnicutt G. H. Yancey Levy R. F. Wood W. E. Jackson Maria George Va Claude Henerson Clarke Superior Court Claude Henderson Charles H. Brand Ke, J. Crawford Clarke J. D. Moss E. J. Bondurant Lumpkin Street B. C. Gibson E.J. Bondurant City of Athens E. J Chicago Grain Mar Congress Dewey Farragut Mississippi River Fort Sumter West Gulf Farraguet Asa Walker Annapolis General Board Chandler Rice Col. J. van Holt Nash H. R. Palmer & Sons Advey Me. Eustis Wm. C. Eusis Corcoran Thom Leonard Wood Robert N. Har_per Benjamin 8. Minor Minor Buckien Jefferson Simplicity Lyon Mfg. CO South Fifth St Brooklyn, N.Y Walker
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