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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1916

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Mexico demands U.S. troop withdrawal amid invasion claim

The Carranza government in Washington asserts the second U S expedition was an invasion and demands immediate American withdrawal. It accuses Washington of contradictions and warns Mexico would defend its territory by arms if not heeded.

Mexico U. S Washington, D. C United States State Department Wilson Pershing Carranza Mexico City Glenn Springs del Rio Texas Washington Car- Tanga

How to Feel Good Tomorrow

An advertisement advises taking a Foley Cathartic Tablet this evening to relieve symptoms of indigestion and bowel irregularities such as sick headache biliousness bloating sour stomach gas on stomach and bad breath with the promise of feeling better in the morning.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

Complications in Indian sect plot tied to Innes trial

Mrs Eloise Nelms Dennis vanished in San Antonio in 1914 while planning marriage to Victor Innes and traveling to India to found a new religious sect. At Innes trial for larceny after trust of 4000 dollars, Mrs John W Nelms testified about love letters and past marriages. Witnesses said Innes presented his wife as an aunt during visits to Mrs Dennis.

Associated Press Atlanta Eloise Nelms Dennis Beatrice Nelms San Antonio Victor Ebnnes India John W. Nelms Innes Dennis Nelms

Smooth Swindler Fleeces Elberton Furniture Firm

Elberton Georgia May 31. A smooth swindler passed through town on May 3 and duped Tom Murray for 12.50 net. He bought 60 dollars worth of furniture, shipped it to Midleton, and returned 20 dollars in change. A Newberry bank letter said a check was raised from 8 to 80 dollars, leaving Murray to cover the difference. The swindler then tried again in Macon with an 8 dollar cashier’s check raised to 80 dollars, but Elberton banks blocked the scheme. He relied on simple number tinkering, adding a y to the words and a 0 in figures.

Elberton Smooth Tom Murray Citizens Bank Mid- Aleton Newberry Bank Mr. Murray Middleton First National Bank of

Sloan's Liniment claims for rheumatism relief

An advertisement urges readers to try Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism neuralgia backache and stiffness promising quick relief from painful areas. It touts a 25 cent bottle and includes a testimonial about long suffering cured, plus a note on Chamberlain's remedy for cholera in India and domestic bowel complaints.

Shackleton Arrives Safely at Port Stanley

Sir Ernest Shackleton, famed Antarctic explorer, has reached Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands after his voyage, reporting a safe arrival.

Palkland Islands Associated Press London Sir Ernest Shackelton Port Stanley Falkland Islands

Juries Drawn for Clarke Superior Court October Term 1916

Superior court adjourned after chambers business Judge Hardeman returns to Sandersville Grand Jury drawn May 31 1916 with 24 names Traverse Jury listed with 36 members for October Term 1916 at Clarke Superior Court Remains to try Partee murder case not drawn yet Judge Brand did not draw a jury yesterday

Superior Court Hardeman Sandersville Brand Grand Traverse Clarke Superior Court W. W. Hays W. W. Hilley H.,d. Marbut Hodgson A. P. Flanagan Otho Brown Simon Michael Cobb Lampkin T. F. J. Comer T. C. Puryear Louis Funkenstein C. T. Young J. H. Towns, Jr G. H. Thornton Joe H. Stone H. Phinizy W. J. Peeples J. M. Howell John White Morton W. B. Steadman Wm. A. Phillips G. W. Barber Wm. T. Bryan Henry Comer Paul Hadaway C. R. Dobbs W. A. Little Traverse Jury J. M. Steed W. L. Doolittle J. C. Jester W. B. Hodgson W. K. Eidson W. T. Myers C. K. Roberts Jas. J. Williams O. T. Adams B. H. Weatherly F. T. Rivers G. C. Armstrong R. T. Yarbrough W. W. Puryear O. Massey T. J. Scott N. O. Phillips W. T. Forbes C. M. Bolton F. M. Mangleburg R. L. Wynburn W. A. Kent R. J. Turner B. R. Pickrell F. G. Davis G. S. Weatherly B.C. Nelson C. D. Chandler Lee W. Nunnally Mike Costa W. L. Whiey J. M. Sykes Herschel Carthers Upson Harper F. G. Bell R. B. Wiel

How to Get Rid of a Cold In Holdrege Neb

C E Summers holds redge Neb reports a severe cough and cold cured by Foley's Honey and Tar as directed. He credits the product with a speedy recovery and notes it soothes bronchial coughs and colds. An advertising offer from H R Palmer & Sons invites readers to mail a slip for trial Foley products.

C. E. Summers Holdredge Neb Foley H. R. Palmer & Sons Adv Foley & Co Chicago Ill H. R.palmer & Sons

Community Mourns Death of Mr A G Daniel

Mr A G Daniel, Confederate veteran and respected citizen, died recently after a long illness. He lived in the city and was born to Mr J G Daniel. Friends and readers across the state join in sorrow at his passing, honoring a Christian man of upright character and steady daily practice.

A. C Danley J. G. Daniel Daniel Athens

Clergy Honors and Alumni Banquet Plans in Tennessee and New Orleans

Reverend E L Mill of Clarkesville Tennessee notes the D D degree conferred posthumously on Dr J W Walden while he was pastor in New Orleans. Dr Hill will deliver an address at the alumni banquet Tuesday evening. Forethought feature cites Chamberlain's Remedy as a trusted family staple highlighted by a Caldwell Ohio reader.

Ing J. W. Walden Presbyterian Church In New Orleans Hill EB. W. Archer Caldwell Ohio Chamberlain

Buford Man in War Is Wounded

William Noland Thomas of Buford Georgia is listed among Overseas casualties in the militia department notice. The item notes his wounded status and places the event in Ottawa Ontario with a May 31 dateline.

Buford Associated Press Ottawa Ontario William Noland Thomas Militia Department

Lemon Method for White Sinks Cited in Advice Column

A housewife reports using half a lemon on drainboards and tables to remove all stains, while an advice note urges women to seek relief for kidney troubles as Foley Kidney Pills promise quick relief from backache and bladder ailments.

Elbes H. R. Balmer & Sons

Closing Exercises Mark 220th Year Of State Normal School

Last night concluded the twenty second year of the State Normal School as eighty eight students received diplomas. The program featured the baccalaureate address and a varied musical and literary program with diploma delivery to graduates listed.

Rubenstein Airs de Ballet McCorkle Pedrick Bennett Waller

Government job openings announced by civil service

The civil service department lists examinations for several posts with distinct salaries and dates. Positions include General mechanic at 720 dollars with June 27 exam in Hayward Wisconsin. Clinical director at 2000 dollars with June 27. Translator tariff assistant 1200 to 1500 with June 31. Assistant biologist 1600 at Washington with June 21. Assistant sanitary engineer 1600 for field duty with June 5. Assistant examiner at the patent office 1500 with June 7 to 9. Information available at the Athens post office.

Civil Service Department Athens Indian Service Hayward School Wis Government Hospital For Bureau Foreign and Domestic Commerce Bureau Biological Survey Washington Public Health Service Patent Office

Pottle Opens Campaign in Warrenton Georgia

Joseph E. Pottle launched his governor bid in Warrenton his birthplace with a keynote address before a large crowd in the county courthouse area. More than 1,000 supporters traveled in automobiles bearing banners and outlined his plans for education highway preservation stricter prohibition and usury enforcement.

Warrenton Joseph E. Pottle Georgia Milledgeville

French capture German positions near Verdun on Deadman's hill

Paris reports a spirited French infantry assault capturing positions on the southwest slopes of Deadman's hill northwest of Verdun with prisoners and machine guns. Heavy bombardments hit Avecourt Hill 304 while Hartmanns-Wellerhof in the Vosges sees ongoing artillery fighting. Austrians advance in Italy seizure of Italian positions on Asiago Arsiero with many prisoners.

Associated Press London Deadman’s Hill Verdun Paris Avecourt Hill 304 Hartmanns-Wellerhof Vosges Asiago

Settlement Talks Aim to Avert Rail Strike in June

Special to the Banner Washington May 31 negotiations set to begin in New York on June 1 over railways wage demands eight hour day and time and a half for overtime. Railway executives warn higher costs will follow and explain that delays occur in yards and at interchanges not from train speed.

Washington, D. C New York City Railroads of Railway Brotherhoods Southeasern Railways

Southern Manufacturing versus Barnett Shoals battle Saturday

A 3:30 p.m. Saturday baseball clash pits Southern Manufacturing Co. and Barnett Shoals at Chase Street grounds. Peeler and Elder will pitch for Barnett Shoals and 8 M. C. earns a quarter admission.

Southern Manufacturing Company Barnett Shoals Chase Street Peeler Elder M. C

Revenue measures proposed by Washington veteran Hull

Washington pensioner Mag ta tive Hull of Tennessee submitted three revenue raising measures to the house ways and means committee. One would raise about a hundred million by increasing the surtax on the income tax law. A second would levy about fifty million on inheritances. The third proposes a tax on munition plants to raise about forty million.

Associated Press Washington Mag Tative Hull Tennessee House Ways and Means Committee

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