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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1916

Page

5

Thirteenth Session Summer School Opens With Promise

The thirteenth annual University of Georgia summer school began with strong attendance and statewide representation. Enrollment stood at 532 on opening day at Athens, 236 at the State Normal School, and 297 on the UGA campus, with late arrivals expected. The new auditorium, funded by Athens and Clarke county citizens, hosted opening exercises.

University of Georgia State Normal School T. J. Wooster State College of Agriculture State Normal Troy Beatty Emmanuel Church Athens Wooster Clarke County Barrow Georgia DeRenne Savannah Geo. W. Truitt Troupe County Hfe Brittain Pound

Death of G D Parr at 61 in Athens

Mr G D Parr died suddenly Sunday at 1 10 PM at his home 1098 South Lumpkin Athens aged 61 lifelong resident of the city. He was once with Parr Bros painters but later in mercantile business. Survived by widow Ophelia Blair Parr four sons four daughters and four brothers two sisters. Funeral at 4 30 PM yesterday at home with Dr James C Morris and Rev George E Stone officiating. Interment at Princeton. Six nephews served as pallbearers.

G. D. Parr South Lumpkin Street Parr Mr. Parr Athens Ophelia Blair Parr Messrs Emory D Charlie W Frank H Early Parr Viola Mabel Parr V. J M. H B. H Alonzo Parr W. M. Pittman Calvin Malcolm

Red White and Blue Man Expresses Gratitude at College Ave

Nick Deakides the red white and blue man recovering at his College avenue shop thanks Drs DuPree Proctor Fulllove and nurses for support during illness. Frank Moseley reports Foley Kidney Pills eased side pains. Athens teachers and summer lectures are announced with speakers Wilson and Boyle highlighted.

Nick Deakides College Avenue Nick

Georgia House Debates Biennial Sessions and Four Year Governor Term

The Georgia House opened a brief session amid debate on major reforms. Legislation includes a parental consent bill banning soft drinks to under 21, municipal liquor ordinances, militia preservation under federal acts, discretionary power for judges on second felonies, biennial sessions with four year terms, and trading stamps ban.

Atlanta House of Representatives A. W. Findley Floyd Georgia General Assembly State of Georgia Findley Floyd County General Judiciary Committees Messrs Arnold Clay Yeomans Terrell Dorris Crisp Arnold of Congress National Guard House Senate Adjutant General Henry C. Hammond Augusts Judicial Circuit Sam L. Olive Hammond Olive Garland Jones Coweta Jones Turner of Brooks Brooks County Carroll Catoosa Catosa Cunty Clarke Athens Clay County Jones of

Legislature explores biennial sessions and four year terms

Lawmakers introduce measures across counties including to abolish county treasurer posts, reform railroad incorporation acts, set land suit procedures, prohibit minors from cigarette sales, and create road and revenue commissions. Senate proposals add trading stamps ban, consolidated schools, and recall provisions for Gainesville officials.

Dorris of Crisp Peacock of A. B. Conger Decatur W. H. Griffin Lowndes Barber Grady Cook Telfair Talfair County Moore Jeff Davis Steele DeKalb Evans Screven Olive Richmond Matthews Dilbert Sloan Forsyth Yeomans Terrell Vale of Mqnor Donnett Carroll Fullerville Douglas Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenue DeKalb County Smith Dade Ledbetter Polk Ball Floyd Floyd County Haynes of Gordon Resaca Confederate Cemetery Neill Muscogee

Pape, what's a pessimist? A man who's seasick during his entire

A terse quip mirrors a sailor's grumbling outlook as a joke about constant seasickness. The exchange pivots on wordplay and comic frustration with the sea.

Pape

Census Estimates Able Bodied Men At 21 Million

The census bureau estimates 21,000,000 able bodied men aged 18 to 40 in the United States, based on a 10 percent population rise since 1910. The figure accompanies military age projections amid ongoing national defense needs.

United States Associated Press Washington Census Bureau

Ordinary's Court Proceedings Highlight Probate and Admin Actions

Judge R. C. Orr presided as ordinary. Will of Mrs. Wade filed for probate but not probated. Mrs. Mary B. McIntosh will recorded as foreign will. H. T. Huggins will probated in solemn form. executors named. Senie Morris named administrator on Burrell Morris estate. Julis Richards granted leave to sell Richard Richards estate lands. Henry Carlton named administrator for Lara Hawkins. Minnie Clement named guardian for minor children. Annual returns from administrators, executors, and guardians slow to come in.

R. C. Orr Wade Mary B. McIntosh Abbeville D. C Agaeant H. T. Huggins Huggins Percy Huggins Senie Morris Burrell Morris Julis Richards Richard Richards Henry Carlton Lara Hawkins Minnie Clemenit

Monument Unveiled for Late Mr. Jossey at Oconee Cemetery

Crowds gathered at Oconee cemetery Sunday afternoon for the unveiling of a Wood men’s monument to the late B. Jomey Dossey, member of Geo. B. Davis camp. The program included Master of ceremonies A. J. Watson, Consul Commander W. F. Dobbs, a procession from the hall, song by Miss Sue Fambrough and quartet, an address by Col. H. A. Nix, and a poem by Miss Mattie Lou Wood.

Oconee Cemetery 8. B. Dossey Geo. B. Davis Camp A. J. Watson W. F .Dobbs Sovereigner B. Jomey Sue Fambrough Col H. A. Nix Mattie Lou Wood

Mileage and Tax Allocations for Georgia Counties

The secretary of state's figures show county road mileage and apportioned automobile tax for rural routes. Banks 361 miles 427.48 dollars, Barrow 344 406.78, Elbert 860 1,047.41, Franklin 682 617.93, Greene 739 900.04, Hall 1,385 1,686.81, Jackson 676 701.52, Madison 516 628.46, Morgan 460 648.06, Oconee 287 276.46, Oglethorpe 1,216 1,400.99, Walton 2 606 1,380.06, Wilkes 458 561.71. Total state public road mileage 80,069. net state road fund 98,248.72.

Secretary of State Banks County Barrow Elbert Pranklin Greene Hall Jackson Madison Morgan Oconee Oglethorpe Oe Walton Wilkes

How to Get Rid of a Cold in Hold Edge Neb

C. B. Summers of Hold Edge Neb describes a severe cough and cold that kept him awake. He credits Poley’s Honey and Tar with curing his cough and aiding a speedy recovery. The advertisement promotes Foleys as a soothing product for children.

C. B. Summers Holdedge Neb Poley

Clarke County Waives Prosecutions in Game Law Year

Georgia Game and Fish notes no prosecutions in Clarke County last year. Clarke paid $257.75 from a statewide $30,808.06 total receipts including licenses badges fines and other sources per Warden Charlee Sterling Arnow report.

Charlee Sterling Arnow Clarke County J. H. Lampkin, Jr Clarke

Foley Kidney Pills Promote Relief for Women’s Ailments

Many women suffer kidney trouble and blame it on fate. Foley Kidney Pills offer quick relief from backache side pains muscle soreness and bladder discomfort. Advertises H R Palmer & Sons.

Indiana Frank Moseley Moore’s Hill Ind Foley H. R. Palmer & Sonsado H.R. Palmer & Sons Ody H. R. Palmer & Sons Ady

Love Files From Demand

A compact note quotes Emerson on love and distance. The speaker pleads that love is not divine in petty needs but appears when one leaves and seeks a sentiment higher than both, drawing near only to be repelled by a gaze seeking love.

Emerson

Poley Cathartic Tablet Ad Claims Quick Morning Relief

An advertisement urges readers with headaches stomach gas and other bowels related discomfort to take Poley Cathartic Tablet this evening promising relief by morning. It is credited to H. R. Palmer & Sons.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

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MR. G. D. Parr Mal W. H. McDonald Wilson South William Hamilton Miller R. J. H. DeLoach Andrew M. Boyle Belgium Helen Harrington Mustang Liniment Moon Persons Twenty-second Adams Gainesville OF Fighting Age Senate Military Committee Foley & Co Chicago Ill H. R.palmer & Sons MR. Jossey
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