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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
4
The grand jury returned a true bill against Ellie Mathews charging a serious statutory offense. He will be tried tomorrow with court appointed counsel Mahaffey and Tomas. He was arrested weeks ago and imprisoned on the Bell complaint. he lacks an attorney.
At a council fire committee meeting the Uptown Fire Department purchased a new six cylinder eighty horsepower auto truck for 6000 dollars to replace horses. The vehicle, built by the same maker as the downtown truck, carries 500 feet of hose and can pump if needed. Delivery by October first with 5 percent interest and options for three equal payments. Chief McDorman supported the choice noting cost savings over horse teams and greater efficiency.
Relieves bladder distress and painful weakness by strengthening kidneys. Foley Kidney Pills promise quick relief from burning and distress with a tonic restorative effect. Contains no harmful drugs and claims positive results. H. R. Palmer & Co. markets the product.
Health a factor in success is tied to regular bowels. Constipation weakens a man and Chamberlain's Tablets are recommended to move bowels improve appetite and strengthen digestion. Sold by all dealers.
A 25 year old man from Oconee County was bound over to the city court on a charge related to stealing a car used by fans for the Georgia Tech game. He claimed a negro pawned him the vehicle for 15 dollars and that he did not know the origin of the auto. a key defense witness was subpoenaed as the case continued.
Auction at Broad Street on a Sunday and Wednesday weekly sale featured three farm horses from Huggins & Son. Prices and bidder names were not fully legible in the fragment, but the listing indicates a regular rural sale schedule.
The Athens council debates dust suppression amid a strong push for more sprinkling. Councilman Mathews urges constant use of a street sprinkler, even buying horses or mules to keep water moving and reduce grime downtown and in residential areas. Mayor and councilors warn of broad demands if sprinkling expands, with Hinton seeking an option on mules during a trip to Atlanta to report back.
In a superior court session, a dozen or more divorce cases were disposed of as the grand jury heard a charge urging tighter laws. The judge warned of national disintegration caused by easy divorce and childbearing evasion, noting three times as many US divorces as all other nations. He stressed the bond formed by a child.
The Clarke County superior court held its first session in the new downtown court house on Washington Street with a prayer led by Dr. Lynch of the First Baptist Church. The judge praised the building and urged cleanliness, lighting and proper conduct, and charged the grand jury on banking, divorce, gambling, and loan laws.
A health ad urges relief from dullness and swelling caused by kidney trouble. It recommends Fo- ley Kidney Pills as a tonic to stimulate and strengthen the body and restore vitality.
Disorders of the stomach may be avoided by the use of Chamberlain's Tablets. Many very remarkable cures have been effected by these tablets. Sold by all dealers.
Washington May 11 The reserve bank organization board designated five banks in each district to issue certificates for the federal reserve banks. In the Atlanta district Southern states include Alabama First National Bank Montgomery Florida First National Bank Tampa Louisiana Hibernian National Bank New Orleans Mississippi First National Bank Jackson Tennessee First National Bank Chattanooga.
Advertises a loan of up to $10,000 for city property or improved farm lands. Lenders offer loans in increments of $1,000 or more. Contact Box 438. Published weekly.
Representatives of railroads appeared before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee in Washington protesting sections of the administration trust bills. The objections targeted interlocking directorates and stock ownership across carriers in one another.
A Foley cathartic tablet advertisement claims rapid liver cleansing and relief from constipation. Endorsed by J. L. Mc Knight of Ft Worth Texas, it asserts the product makes users feel lively and active again and is supported by H. R. Palmer & Son.
Miss E True Worthen sister of Herbert C Wor then general manager Southern Division Western Union Telegraph Company was run down and fatally injured by an automobile in Atlanta. Be L Mauk of Americus Ga owner of the car is held on bond pending investigation.
Mrs J C Van De Lande of Kirkland Illinois says Electric Bitters kept her from breaking down while nursing a relative for three months. The ad promises relief for tiredness poor appetite and digestive issues not due to spring weather and recommends a month's treatment as the great spring tonic for stomach liver and kidneys with a money back guarantee.
In Judge Carlisle Cobb's court, Luther Winfrey and Cargill Cameron faced warrants from their wives accusing them of abandoning their infants. One man allegedly left his wife and four week old baby, then threatened violence if reconciliation failed.
Restlessness and fever rise in children with inflamed throat and spasmodic cough. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for prompt relief. Mrs. Shipps of Raymondville Missouri reports good results, praising the medicine as a great remedy for whooping cough.
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