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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1917

Page

4

Athens Canning and Warehouse Company charter asked

Clarke County Georgia Superior Court hears petitions to form The Athens Canning & Warehouse Company to operate in food storage canning and export with a $10 000 capital stock and potential increase to $100 000 over twenty years. Also trustees seek charter for The Chapter House Fund of the Gamma Chapter Kappa Alpha Order to erect a chapter house with no stock and a twenty year term.

John F. Tibbetts J. T. Pittard W. F. Dorsey T. H. MecHatton Athens Canning & Warehouse Company Athens Sach Corporation J. Crawford Clarke County Georgia Said County Athens ‘Canning & Warehouse Company Superior Court Andrew J. Cobb E. J. Bondurant Bolling S. DuBose Gamma Chapter Kappa Alpha Order Gamma Thos. F. Green E. J. Crawford

Clarke County Notice to Show Cause on Administrator Appointment

R C Orr Ordinary Clarke County Georgia cites all interested parties to show cause at 10:00 am on the first Monday in July 1917 why Dr W B Conway should not be granted administration with the will annexed on the estate of Julia Ellen Conway deceased. Document dated June 7 1917.

Georgia Clarke County W. B. Conway Julia Ellen Conway R. C, Orr

Administrator's Sale of Athens.property in Clarke County Georgia

Public sale set for the first Tuesday in July 1917 at the Clarke County courthouse. Rachel Hector estate lot and house in Athena on Rockspring Street between Dearing and Waddell streets, described by metes and bounds to the Hodgson and White properties.

Georgia Clarke County Court House Rachel Hector Athena Rockspring Street Dearing Waddell Street John White B. R. Hodgson Hodgson

Estate sale of Rachel Hector property in Rockspring street

The estate of Rachel Hector deceased will be sold by Carl is Cobb administrator under an order of Judge R C Orr. The description lists a stake and line bearings to Rockspring street and sets cash terms for the March term 1917 court order. Sale conducted June 29.

Rockspring Street Rachel Hector R. C. Orr Carlisle Cobb

Commerce Presbyterians Dedicate New Church in Commerce

After years of struggle the Commerce Presbyterian church completed its debt free edifice. A large congregation attended the June 18 dedication with Dr E L Hill delivering the sermon and Rev Wm Henderson presiding. The program featured organ, anthems, scripture, prayers, hymns, offerings, and a benediction. Dr Hill hailed the sermon as fitting and the occasion as historic. Dr W B Hardman to build a two story brick garage on South Broad street opposite Andersons Bank with a ten year lease to Commerce Auto Co.

E. L. Hill D. D Commerce Commierce Presbyterian Church E. Stapler BE l L. Hill V. P. Scoville Commerce First Methodist Church Frances Hardman Serman Athens First Presbyterian Church Wm. R. Henderson W. B. Hardman South Broad Street Anderson's Bank Commerce Auto € O

Murder and Robbery and Then Blackmail Confession

New York June 20 An AP report states Mrs. Ray Hyman confessed to attempted murder robbery and blackmail to U S Commissioner Gilchrist. Her confession led to nine arrests and claims she lent out funds for investments without security totaling over half a million dollars. She accuses others of trying to drown her to avoid exposure of the swindle.

Associated Press New York United States Gilchrist Ray Hyman

Countess testifies in Chicago divorce case against Count

Countess Gizyoka formerly Eleanor Patterson testifies of neglect and unhappiness on the Russian estate of Count Josef Gizycka. She cites hunting drinking and women and says she spent 20 000 dollars yearly to maintain his establishment. The suit moves toward a decree for her. Also notes a Des Moines lecture about Chamberlain's Remedy praised as life saving in India.

Associated Press Chicago Gizyoka Eleanor Patterson Count Josef Gizycka Thomoon

Mystery in Murder of Ruth Cruger Deepens

Miss Consulor La Rue who led police to the body could not tell a coherent account of the alleged attack that caused her to leap from an apartment window. Assistant District Attorney General Norkie visited her in hospital and said her story may be true as investigators widen their probe into the case.

Associated Press New York Consulor la Rue Ruth Cruger Miss la Rue Norkie

Comer Notes On Local People And Weather

Comer Georgia reports noting Prof Hoyt Whelchel holidaying with his parents Rev B G Smith attending a B Y P U session Miss Lueweene Burkhalter to visit Augusta End and Savannah Mrs W H David and Mrs Brown in Athens along with Mrs Bird of Bowden visiting kin J L Williams presiding at Colbert bank during Mr Beacham illness widespread rains boost gardens and crops.

Lueweene Burkhalter Augusta End Savannah

Forethought Prevents Big Expenses

EB W Archer of Caldwell Ohio notes his family has relied on Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years. He says they take it on extended visits, and it is obtainable everywhere.

EB. W. Archer Caldwell Ohio Chamberlain

Stomach Troubles Praise for Chamberlain Tablets

S H Murphy a local druggist praises Cham berlain s Tablets as the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation he has sold in thirty four years of service. The testimonial underscores the product s popularity and effectiveness.

S. H. Murphy

Rev Belk of Athens Preaches in Commerce Revival

Dr. 8. R. Belk, pastor of the Athens First Methodist church, arrived in Commerce Monday afternoon and opened a series of revival sermons last night. His first message quoted Psalm 1 in full, drawing a large attentive crowd. The meetings will continue throughout the week and possibly longer if interest remains high.

R. Belk D. D Commerce Athens Belk

Dr King's New Discovery Cold Remedy Ad

An old advertisement urges early treatment for colds with Dr King's New Discovery. It promotes the balsam as soothing for coughs and tissue repair and notes a price of 60 cents or one dollar at drugstores.

Dr. King

Uncle Sam Delivery Boy for New York

New York June 20 A wartime measure would consolidate all delivery service of retail dry goods stores under the United States post office The Post Office said it would handle the business on a parcel post basis as proposed by EL Howe executive secretary of the National Retail Dry Goods Association

Associated Press New York United States Post Office EL. Howe National Retail Dry Goods Association Post Ofice

Public Notice of Indigestion Remedy Endorsement

Mrs C B Riley of Milon New York reports six months of relief from indigestion using Chamberlain s Tablets. The ad claims Chamberlain s Tablets are obtainable everywhere and provides a testimonial style endorsement.

Chamberlain

Prominent Comer Citizen Asa W McConnell Dies

Asa W. McConnell of Comer Georgia dies at home after months of illness. He moved from Franklin County sixteen years ago and was a leading business figure and active in city government and Masonry. Survived by wife, three sisters, four daughters, and three sons. Funeral Thursday at 11 at Comer Methodist Church, with interment in Comer. Flowers to Bernstein Brothers Athens by 8:15 am.

Comer Asa W. McConnell McConnell Franklin County Sterling Scoggins Hollingsworth Rufus Means Texas Jefe Strange Banks County W. F. McConnell Commerce L. J. McConnell Royston J. C. McConnell Athens Jnc McKenzie C. V. Ridgeway H. M. Bird Bowden Goldie McConnell L. F. McConnell Tom and Luther McConnell Alabama Comer Methodist Church A. F. Nunn Augusta Bernstein Brothers

The Evils of Constipation and Dr King’s New Life Pills

A vintage health ad argues constipation shortens life and poisons the body leading to headaches biliousness nervousness and dull skin. It touts Dr King’s New Life Pills for prompt mild relief and toned digestion available at druggists for 25c.

Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Remedy for Croup and Colds

Croup and whooping cough relief suggested with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. The advertisement urges keeping the remedy at home to loosen mucus and ease breathing during colds and bronchial irritation.

Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatic Pain Relief

The ad promises rapid relief from rheumatic pains neuralgia toothache lumbago sprains and bruises with Sloan's Liniment. Easy to use penetrates without rubbing and is cleaner than plasters or ointments. Available at your druggist 25c 50c and 1.00.

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. B. Barber B. F. Woods Adm Said Jerome Michael EB. J. Crawford Cardu Cardus Mary E.veste Madison Heights Sanker Hubby India Des Moines Iowa Inida Comer, Ga Prof Hoyt Whelchel B. G. Smith J. L. Willams Colbert Beacham Uncle Sam Ciniment A. W. McConnell
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