Athens Druggists Report Small Alcohol Prescriptions
About forty gallons of alcohol were sold on physician prescriptions in Athens during January and February. A total of 279 prescriptions were filled by local druggists, with most requests for one pint each. Physicians named include J H Rider and M A Born among many others. stores listed are W J Smith & Bro, H W Palmer & Sons, and Orr Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Ordinary
Athens
J. H. Rider
M. A. Born
Ritch
H. B. Harper
W. T. Hamilton
P. Sorrellais
C. 8. Haynes
J. C. Bloomfield
Geo, Little
Smith
Dan Dupree
Middlebrooks
W. A. Carlton
M. F. Matthews
W .B. Conway
Chandler
McManus
W. WH. Harris
Gilreath
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.W. Palmer & Bons
Canning’s Drug Store
Orr Drug Company
B.C. McIlvoy
Editor Liller to Tour the South for Enthusiasm Magazine
Col. W. C. Liller editor of Enthusiasm, a Washington DC magazine, plans a Southern tour writing industrial articles. He will visit Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, Atlanta, Brunswick, Columbus, Rome and Savannah to meet boards of trade and gather material. Local chamber officials hope Athens joins his itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. W. C. Liter
Washington, D.C
South
Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Columbus
Miller
William C Liller
Boards of Trade
Georgic
Alabama
Birmingham
Mobile
Montgomery
Auanta
Brunswick
Rome
Savannah
Replanting Trees on the Boulevard Takes Shape
The city began replanting trees along the Boulevard from Barber Street to Nacoochee Avenue to beautify the street. Previous plantings failed with many trees dying, so officials aim for a full stand along the entire route. Water oaks are being planted to restore the tree line.
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Barber Street
Nacoochee Avenue
Henry Foster Skips City Fine by Clever Flight
A 19th or early 20th century note recounts Henry Foster evading a two hundred dollar fine by leaving a street work crew on Bar ber street. The judge had authorized habeas corpus and non convict labor, but Foster fled before the debt was fully collected, leaving Clarke county’s claim unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gobbin
Henry
Atverty
Collinswood Horror Toll Rises as Fire Claims School Victims
Cleveland reports identify 112 pupils from Lake View School among the dead after a blaze that gutted the Collinswood building. Fire officials say 168 bodies have been recovered and 56 remain to be identified, with many not distinguishable from one another as searchers comb the smoldering ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, C
Lake View
Collinswood
Contract Awarded for Police and Fire Dept Suits
At a mayor and council meeting the contract to furnish uniforms for police and fire department members was awarded to Mr. E. H. Dorsey. Suits priced at 23.50 dollars each will be ordered immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. H. Dorsey
R M Cheshire Dying in Colorado Home
Private advices from Washington report R M Cheshire once a leading Atlanta reporter is in critical condition at the printers' home near Colorado Springs. Health has failed for two years and six months ago he moved seeking benefit from the Colorado climate. He worked for The Atlanta Journal The Post-Appeal The Atlanta Constitution and other southern papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
R. M Cheshire
Atlanta
Colorado Springs
Little Banes
Cheshire
Colorado
Atlanta Journal
The
Post-Appeal
Atlanta Constitution
Columbus Enquirer
Sun
Washington
Times
Athens City Real Estate Assessors Begin Work
The Athens city assessors plan to start work Tuesday morning if the weather permits. Board members Cobb Lampkin chairman J N Booth and J R Crane bring experience in valuing city property. Expectation of higher real estate values due to new houses and the Southern Mutual office building reflects steady growth without a boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb Lampkin
J. N. Booth
J. KR. Crane
Southern Mutual
Georgia
Athens
Funeral rites for J T Frierson and Guy L Nichols
Funeral services for John Frierson were held at First Methodist Church with Confederate veterans in attendance and hymns rendered by the choir. Interment followed at Oconee cemetery. The second funeral for Guy L Nichols took place at his Strong Street home with Rev B I Sill officiating, pallbearers named, and burial at Oconee cemetery. Nichols formerly worked for Max Joseph and the L B Flatow Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
John . Frierson
W. F. Dorsey
John E. Talmadge, Jr
E. J. Smith
L. F. Edwards
Marlon Caskey
J. 8. McKie
C. T
Guy L. Nichols
Strong Street
Oconee
Nichols
Max Joseph
L. B. Flatow
Thia City
Presbyterian Church
Messrs
J. Ff. Epting
L. C. Wardlaw
W. T .Fielda
8. R. Scarboro
J. W Blackwell
T B Hudgin
Athens to create city bond commission in charter amendment
At a regular mayor and council meeting a resolution was approved to urge Clarke County's Georgia General Assembly representative to pass an act amending Athens charter. The aim is to create a bond commission to manage city bonds and sinking funds, with expected passage and election by September 1 and a more business like handling of all bond issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
General Assembly of Georgia
City of
Athens
Sheree
Lynching of Curry Roberson and John Henry in Hawkinsville
In Hawkinsville Georgia two Black men Curry Roberson and John Henry were hanged by an unknown mob at 2 am and their bodies burned. Roberson allegedly confessed the motive as robbery in connection with the Hart couple murders near Frogier. The crowd's identity remains unknown and no unrest followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkinsville
Curry Roberson
John Henry
Orino Laxative Syrup Promises Gentle Relief
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is presented as an improved remedy over prior formulas, designed to avoid eripe and nausea while remaining pleasant to take and guaranteed.
Carnegie Grants 25000 To Widow Of Embezzler
New York March 5 Andrew Carnegie in gratitude for a long past favor gave 25000 dollars to Mrs Henry S Snow widow of the former New York and New Jersey Telephone Co treasurer Henry Snow who is accused of embezzling 29000 dollars. Snow vanished leaving his family with little support. The benefactor learned of the need when her father David Brooks of Baltimore aided Carnegie in his youth. The donor did not reveal the nature of the prior obligation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Henry Sanger Snow
New York and
New Jersey Telephone Co
Snow
Wall Street
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Cough Remedy Ad
Notice to customers promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law. It claims no opiates or harmful drugs and recommends it for children and adults, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Exchange Bond Election Organizes Athens Cotton Exchange
Cotton men plan a four o'clock meeting at Hardemin and Phinizy to form a local cotton exchange. The group aims to improve railroad facilities and depots, establish a prompt market for receipts, and attract wholesalers and brokers as members, boosting Athens business and market reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardemin & Phinizy
Athens
Athens Votes on Sewe rs and Waterworks Bond Issue
Athens residents will vote on April 15 for a bond issue to fund sewer improvements and waterworks upgrades. The plan proposes forty thousand dollars in sewer bonds and thirty-one thousand dollars for waterworks, bearing four and a half percent interest for thirty years. The mayor and council approved a resolution to hold the election and carry out necessary steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Vetera
Athone
The Stolen Horse Is Recovered At Last
The horse stolen from Mr Wood has returned to its owner's home after police activity but no clue about the shooter in the county. The investigation continues as officers search for the nes 8ro man who shot a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Senator Proctor Dies After Illness at Champlin
United States Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont died at 4:50 PM in his Champlin apartment after bowing to grip and pleurisy complications. He was 77 and survived by wife two sons Fletcher D Proctor and Redfield Proctor Jr and daughter Miss Emily D Proctor.
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Washington
Marth
United States
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
the Champlin
Fletcher Proctor
Senator Proctor
Proctorsville
Fletcher D. Proctor
Redfield Proctor, Jr
Mias
Emily D. Proctor
Congress
Senate
Fairbanks
Bonds of Officers Approved in City
The bonds of city officers have been issued by the company represented by Charles H. Newton. They include Clerk and Treasurer 25001 dollars Superintendent of Waterworks 25000 dollars Chief of Police 2500 dollars City Marshal 5000 dollars. Ely's Cream Balm advertised as a remedy for nasal catarrh claims to clear nasal passages and throat without cocaine. Sold by druggists for 65 cents or by mail from Ely Brothers New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Newton
Waerworks
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Boyd to push cotton oil mill course at Tech
Representative Joseph D. Boyd of Spalding County says he will introduce a 10000 dollar appropriation bill in the June session to install a cotton oil mill course at the Georgia School of Technology for practical training. He notes demand for skilled managers as cotton mills rise across the South and cites plans to teach seed handling, oil extraction, and byproducts use. Dr Matheson of Tech supports establishing the program in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Joseph D. Boyd
Spalding County
Georgia School of Technology
Boyd
Hawkes
South
Georgia
Tech
Matheson
The
Rockefeller to Build Home in Augusta on The Hill
Reports from Augusta say John D. Rockefeller has purchased the Warner property on The Hill and plans to spend about three months each winter there. Dr. Biggar, Rockefeller’s physician, may direct plans for a large medical institute on Monte Sano side of The Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Rockefeller
Warner
John D. Rockefeller
Biggar
Monte Sano
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Merchants
The remedy is praised as agreeable and effective for coughs colds and croup and is favored by mothers. W S Pelham of Kirkville Iowa reports it has been a leading throat remedy for over 20 years and helps with croup. Sold by H R Palmer Sons Warren J Smith & Bro L P Canning BE C McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. 8. Pelham
Kirkaville
Iowa
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
BE. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Athens, Ga
Bowman Narrates Peruna Use For Colds In Army Letter
Chas W Bowman 1st Lieut and Adjutant of the 4th M S M Cav Vols writes from Lanham MD praising Peruna. He claims it prevents and cures colds and sore throats for his eight hour shifts and family uses it as well. He urges readers to obtain Peruna through the Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio or send payment by mail for bottles with prepaid express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Bowman
Lanham
Peruna
Chas
W-Bowman
Peruna Drug Mfg. Co
Columbus
Ohio
Express
Purely Social Clubs Not Barred by Speer in Savannah
Savannah residents inquire whether pre prohibition social clubs like the Oglethorpe, though closed lockers, are included among Judge Speer’s indictments. The locker clubs emerged after saloons closed on January 1, with simple membership rules and access to games, but legitimate social clubs remain untouched by federal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Aince
Ty Cobb firm on 5000 dollar yearly salary
Augusta tale reports Ty Cobb practicing with the August group and declaring his asking price of 5000 dollars a year for three years with protective conditions. He has heard nothing from Navin and aims to stay fit and active before the season opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Mr. Navin
Detroit
Hhis Price
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy has over thirty years of use and is claimed the most successful bowel remedy. Sold by H.R. Pabner & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro B P. Canning B C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain's
H.R. Pabner & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
B P. Canning
B. C. McEvoy
Orr Drag ‘Qo
Athens
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Henry Foster
City Street Force
Collinwood
E. H. Dorsey
RM. Cheshire
DeWitt
Mmr
J.T. Frierson
Guy L. Michols
Methodist Church
Commission
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