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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1916

Page

5

Special Term Clarke Superior Court Ordered for May 29 1916

A special term of Clarke superior court is set to begin Monday May 29 1916 at nine a.m. for criminal trials and civil business. Jurors from the April term are recalled, and several cases including the Partee murder case are assigned for trial. transfer papers from Franklin County have been received and attorneys from both sides are to meet at twelve o'clock to agree on a trial day or proceed with a June session.

Athens Georgia Clarke Superior Court J. D. Martin W. GH. Shelton E. L. Duckett T. L. Mitchell A. B. Griffeth Locklin Va Anderson Dorsey Furniture Co H.J &. Weatherly H.J Charles H. Brand Judge Superior Courts Western Circuit Den J. B. Williams C. T. Bullock G. W. Crawford F. M. David C.J. Hadaway J. B. McClurd J. R. Butler H. C. Hall D. J. Hale M. G. Dearing Franklin County Culpepper Carnesville Crawford T. J. Brown Elberton Hugh Dorsey Atlanta Lavonia W. R. Little Geo. L. Goode Barrett Toccoa W. D. McNeal Macon J. W. Partee Clarke Worley Superior Court

Enforcing Traffic Laws for Athens Safety Policeman Note

Recorder Price enforces city traffic and other laws for a year. Editorials highlight safety campaigns, citing New York street deaths and the need for humane action. The Interstate Commerce Commission data showing trainman fatalities is presented as a safety contrast. The piece urges redoubled effort by safety groups to protect lives.

Recorder Price Constituon Interstate Commerce Commission Humane and Safety Societies

Foley Cathartic Tablets and Foley Kidney Pills Ad

Anna Hawn of Cedar Grove Missouri praises Foley Cathartic Tablets for gentle liver action without nausea or griping. The ad notes benefits for constipation bloating sour stomach and irregular bowel action while promoting Foley Kidney Pills for restful sleep and relief from backache rheumatism and kidney related discomfort.

Anna Hawn Cedar Grove H. R. Palmer & Sons Asa Bodo Henry Rudolph Carmi H. Br! Palmer & Sons Adv

Death of Athens merchant Harvey T. Huggins at 59

Harvey Tryon Huggins a leading Athens merchant died Sunday at his home 297 Barber Street after a lengthy illness. Survived by wife Mary A. Huggins. sons Hugh T. Huggins of Atlanta and Percy L. Huggins of Athens. daughters Mrs J C Chandler Mrs A L Harper and Miss Maybeth Huggins. siblings Mrs Charles W. Asbury of Atlanta Mrs C C Huggins of Knoxville and Mrs J R Palmour of Atlanta. Funeral at First Methodist Church at 5 pm with interment in Oconee Cemetery. He served on the church board for 35 years and was a trusted citizen and neighbor.

Barber Street Harvey Tryon Huggins Huggins Mary A. Huggins Hugh T. Huggins Atlanta Percy L. Huggins Athens

Mrs Marion Lampkin West Dies After Illness

Mrs Marion Lampkin West wife of Judge Henry West of the city court died Sunday afternoon about 1 30 at her Milledge avenue home after a illness of several weeks Her death came as a shock to many who knew her She was born September 29 1862 and survived by husband four children two grandchildren a brother and several nieces and nephews The funeral was held at First Methodist church with the bar association as honorary pallbearers and the court house closing in respect The active pallbearers were Delta Tau Delta members whose sons were in the family’s circle The service featured Dr Campbell at the organ and a quartet with solemn songs and homily on Mother Home and Love The tribute emphasized her unselfish life as wife and mother.

Marion Lampkin West Henry West Milledge Avenue Mrs. West Lewis J Lucy P. Lampkin Oiis Lucy Leab Mathis Andrew West Henry H. West Frances West Little Marion Henry Mathis Cobb Lampkin Carrie Marion Lacy Lois Lampkin Eustace Lampkin Frank Lampkin New Orleans Clifton Lampkin Louisville K. B. Edwards Atlanta B. F. Porter Vanderbilt Medical School Henry West University of Georgia Law School Frances Weat Lucy Cobb Institute Firet Methodist Church J. C. Morris Bar Association Court House Palis Delta Tau Delta Fratern Robert Sealy R. Y. Brinson John Cummings T. S. Miller H. B. Harmon K. B. Zahner John R. Powell Dr. Campbell Messrs T. S. Mell J. D. Mell A. D. Stynohcomb BE. B. Mell Dr. Mori Oconee

United States Protests British Mail Censorship Policy

President Wilson issues a note renewing U S protest to Britain over interference with American mails. The message argues Britain censors neutral mails and claims jurisdiction over them, with France aligning in the diplomatic dispute.

Washington Wilson United States Great Britain France State Department America

Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement in Athens Testimony

An Athens resident Mrs J R Martin testified that Doan’s Kidney Pills cured her kidney trouble after four boxes, noting improved health and energy. She reaffirms six years later that her praise remains valid. Doctor recommendations given price at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY adv. The piece also carries a long obituary praising Mrs West for selfless life and family devotion, noting funeral at church and burial in Oconee cemetery.

Dean Athens J. R. Martin Pulaski St Joan Birs. Martin Doan

Austrians Press Italians in Tyrol and Verdun Fronts

Associated Press reports a major Austrian offensive driving Italians back in southern Tyrol with over 24 000 prisoners and 170 guns seized. Paris notes French gains near Fort Cousumont and Hill 87 while Germans attack near Givenchy. Berlin says British heavy losses as trenches fall near Givenchy En Gehelle and Mesopotamian operations push toward Kut el Amara with Townshend captured. Russian front remains unchanged.

Associated Press London Tyrol Vienna Fima Mandriola Paris Fort Cousumont Verdun Deadman's Hill Berlin Givenchy-En- Gehelle Mesopotamia Kut-El-Amara Townshend

Cavalry Back From Mexican Raid Near Glenn Springs

Cavalry units of the Eighth and Eleventh, detailed by Gen Funston to pursue bandits who raided Glenn Springs, have returned to U S soil after a ten day expedition in Mexico. They freed captives Jesse Deemer and Monroe Hayne, captured four bandits, and scattered another raiding party. Troopers will rejoin border patrol units on arrival.

Marathon Texas Eighth Funston Glenn Springs Mexico Jesse Deemer Monroe Hayne Reid Glenn, Springs Border Patrol

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Endorsed by Public

The advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as the original genuine cough syrup that has won universal satisfaction by curing coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It warns that imitations and substitutes are offered and urges insisting on Foley's H R Palmer & Sons.

Foley Foley's H. R. Palmer & Sons Ady

City Court Postponed After Superior Court

The Athens City Court session was suspended due to the death of Judge West’s wife. Jurors are notified not to report for further service until after the adjourned term of the Superior Court next week and until called by Judge West.

Million Endowment Proposed for Ministers Widows Orphans

Orlando May 22 A committee report to the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States tomorrow will recommend a million dollar endowment fund for retired ministers widows and orphans. The original endowment was 500000 but recent momentum prompted a larger plan.

Associated Press Orlando, Frs General Assembly Presbyterian Church In United States

Mauna Loa Erupts Again With Lava Flow

Honolulu reports Mauna Loa erupts once more as lava bursts from the crater at seven thousand feet and flows southwest downslope at about a mile per hour, following last week’s eruption.

Associated Press Honolulu Mauna Loa

Death of Jesse R Hunter in Augusta at 76

The Augusta Chronicle reports the death Sunday night at 8 of Jesse Rutledge Hunter age 76, formerly of Athens. A Confederate veteran from Florida, he lived in Augusta a year with his daughter Mrs. John A Johnston. He leaves his wife, two daughters Frances Hunter and Mrs J A Johnston, and son J R Hunter Jr. plus several siblings. Funeral was set for 4:30 at Dr Whitney’s home with interment at City Cemetery.

Augusta Jesse R. Hunter Athens Jesse Rutledge Hunter John A. Johnston Hunter Florida Volunteers Mr. Hunter Judge B. Hunter Jonesboro Ohio Eaward Rutledge Virginia Mary Margaret Tyson John L. Tyson Brighton 8. C Daughers Onn J. A. Jhonstom Frances Hunter J. R. Hunter, Jr New Hampshire Aoeters W. W. Randall McRae L. H. Lane LaGrange Matthews High Springs Wis C. A. Lopes West Palm Beach George Hunter Ocala Fia Johnston Monte Sano G. Sherwood J. A. Whitney St. Paul’s Church

Cut This Out It Is Worth Money Promo Note

An advertisement urges readers to cut out the slip and mail it to Foley and Co in Chicago Illinois to receive a trial package after writing name and address clearly. The fragment shows a consumer offer typical of period mail promotions.

Foley & Co Chicago Ill

County Warden to Attend State Road Officers Meet

County Warden W. T. Long will travel to Georgia this week to attend the annual convention of wardens and road officers of the state. A venture into a British Museum treasure notes a rare 1593 English language Oral directory copy.

W. T. Long British Museum

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STATE Partee Brand Traverse Jerry Pittard Wm. M. Crane B.C. Jackson Rylee G. H. Williamson W. C. Shad Indianapoli Star New York Cardu Cardus Odin Harvey T. Huggins Mr. Hugging Church Judge West United States Mall H. R . Palmer & Sons Mustang
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