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TUB BANNKR-nERALD. ATHENS. GEORGIA Clean Child's Bowels with* "California Fig Syrup’" Hurry Mother! Even eonatlpat- ed. bilious. feverish. or wick, colic IkibieK xind Children love to take genuine “Califor nit Fig Syrup.” No other laxative regulates the tender little bowel* wo nicely. It Mveetena the stomach nnd starts the liver and bowels without grip ing. Contains no narcotics or soothing drugs. Say “California” to your druggist nnd avoid counter feits. Insist upon genuine “Cali fornia Fig Syrup” which contains directions.—Advertisement. BJMjULXl«7Wc^*’^n Christinar shoppers are being greeted at the Bales and Service office of the Athens Railway Electric Company and the Athens Gas. Light and Fuel Company by one of the most attractive dis plays of holiday .gifts nnd appli ances. both electric and gas, that has ever been eeen In this city. Choosing for a design the sale* force have used a half section of a large steamship, developing it with accurate detail from care fully constructed woodwork and while cloth material Into the hull hnd decks of a modern ocean-go ing \e«rel. Carrying out the com pleted idea they have pluced nick- led < gas waterheaters for the jwiojce stacks and nickeled pipes an To make a good cup of cocoa use THE COCOA OF’ HIGH QUALITY MANUFACTURED by the most scientific, up-to-date mechanical proc esses (no chemicals), it is absolutely pure and has a most delicious flavor^and aroma. Mads only by WalterBaker & Co.Ltd E»t»bUih«J 1750 \\; 1 Mill* at DorcWor. Mate* Of Course You Will Light Your Tree , Electrically Oo away with the old bother: it lichtlnc your CbrUtmie , tree. Let ua show - you tho electrical way. Pq CA Price ...» ATHENS ENGINEERING COMPANY Phone 711 Smith Bldg. No Dollar You Spend Buys More Value' Than''the One for Electrical Services. • ' McLELLAN'S S-ID-Wc STORE ■Big reductions ia - Lidiee’ and Misses' Hats—'we must make ropm for our Xmas merchandise. All «fi«0 Hate now IMS 93.00 and *4.00 Hate pow 98c Ladies’ Sweatere *2.49 Ladies’ Sweatere .. .. S4.9S Men's Sweaters #„ *2.49 Hen’s Sweat, rs 84.98 Mi n's Jersey, 98e WATCH ora WINDOW'S Read Banner-Herald Want Ads. , the masts. This they have trans formed Into a veritable “Christ- | Ship” with cotton, tinsel nnd “snow” and have laden it with beautiful table lamps. boudoir lamps, electric torches, which are by the way, a new departure lighting. They have also added to Its cargo numerous electrical ap-, pllances that make Idenl presents, including percolator* that em brace everything from the single urn to rets of four pieces. urn. ' waiter and cream and sugar hold ers, toasters, grills, chafing dishes vibrator*, waffle Irons, electric sad irons, curling Iron*, hslr drier* toy-stoves, heating pads, and other electrical appliances. All these ar ticles are so tastefully arranger that they make an unusualy en ticing nnd attractive dirpay. As a special tribute to the. man whose jgenlus'has successfully formed and i operated corporations that control these .and other public utilities over the’’country, the men respon sible for thlin display have chris tened the “Christmas ship” Uic “Ilenry L. Doherty.” But this Is not alt of the unusual attractiveness of the displays. Ov er op the othep side of the sales room In a typical Georgia log cabin of th* dav« that mm* of nm re member. This Christmas home of the past la covered In “snow.” Its Interior Is modestly fur/tlshed In mlnnture .with' such articles ns you W’ould have expected to find In the real home and, typical of the hos pitality of the day—the door stnndn open and the Interior looks Inviting and cheery. It Is Christmas morn ing/too, for at one of the windows the rotund .countenance of Olfr Santa hltmelf greets you with a aly wink and a cheery smile, and at the fireplace you see the mute evidence of his visit—smpls of the fact that he goes alike to the log cabin and the mansion carry. Ing to childhood Its dreams come true atHNto old age W reminder of years agone and of love treasured out in tike front ( Bgnta*r ; sleigh stands waiting—still ’filled with’good thlngg that h».mu»t hur ry on to the neighbors with.* Throughout the store there are more articles of usefulness and beauty of helpfulne* and value any of which will make good gifts. There 1* a crowd of aool fellow* flown there too nuu tfcfV all hsv? •he Christmas spirit—* cheerful bunch they are and ready at nil times to gtve you courteous atten tion and to make your Chrirtmas shopping a pleasure. Go there and look—whether you buv or not— , cunt be glad you are among tV.ov who lilV living nn *i5r cf elec tricity and good cheer. Homer Social and* Personal News sir.'and Mrr. Dick Clurdy 'ot Washington, D. C., and Mrs. A. J Langston spent Tuesday with rel atives here. Mr. Anderson Gardiner of Ath ena Business College spent tho hoillday with Mr. and Mr*. H. C Gardiner. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Murrah of Graccwood, Ga., attended the Jones reunion recently. Mrs. W. 8. Whitworth spent Friday here as the guest of Mrs. R. C. Alexander. * Mr. Clarence Tucker of the Uni versity of Georgia spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. George Chambers. Mr. Lnrdo Westbrook and wife and Miss Corine Hill of Lower Bank# visited Mrs. Ella Peyton last Sunday afternoon. Miss Eva Mae Hyatt who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Alonso Thompson for the past few weeks ha* returned to her home Franklin, N. C. Mlaa Hyatt has charming personality and made many friends while here. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Csudell from over In the eastern part of Banks county visited Mr. and Mrs. Ster- Itnr Peyton last Sunday afternoon. Misses Gertrude and Imogene Carson of Athens Business College spent the week end with relatives. Mrs. Bam Bummers of Atlanta spent the week end x with Mr. and Mrsi G. J. .Hope*.‘our postmaster. 'ills* Myrtle L. Wells of Oconee county”-apd Mr. Frank Brown of this , county were married by Esq.’ J. J. Turk at his residence, Nov. 2»th. These happy people have goi^d wishes of s host of rel- ittoer and friends in Banka coun ty. Mr. Jim Lewallen of Nalk Creek and Mlsa Madge Coffee were mar ried last Sunday. Esq. J. W. Cochran, officiating, We wish them smooth sailing on life’s ocean. Miss Floarie Dalton has been spending several day* in Commerce at the home of her uncle, Mr. A. S. Crow. Mr. Ed Fowler went over to Mr. Luther Logan's Sunday and claim- ed Miss Votyn* as his bride. They r: sl old-time forty-niner days Fedsrai~-faDsr Bans Sex Pleas As Mercy Basis MEMPHIS.—“I don't want any one to come before this court and seek mercy because of sex,” Judge J. W. Rots declared to United States district court “Thla court does not care to hear «uch pleas, neither does It want to entertain argument l.y attorneys rale .itnt-el to Intlnenco Juries to extend mercy und leniency ot) aifth grounds." Judge Roes made title etatement when Mre. George Seetl, who pre vious) - had entered a-ploa of'gnllty to violation the Itnuor law, appear ed before the court. By agreement of thedlatrlct at torney, Mre. Seeti’e case waB con tinued until next temr of court when it was explained that one of her children wax seriously 111 a t.1 need of the attention of the mother. SHOWN IN “COVERED WAGON” MOVE TO TIKE DUTY OFF SliL. AMMONIA WASHINGTON- — Following President Cooltdge'a message to congress In which he stated, "The great advantage of low priced ni trates mint be secured for the direct benefit of the farmers and the Indirect benefit of the pub lic." Senator Walter F.* George has prepared an amendment Tariff Act. taking the IS per ton duty off of sulphate of ammonia. Senator George In calling atten tion to the declaration of the pres ident end with reference to tho amendment, Isened the following statement: "Sulphate ot Ammonia la a coke oven by-product nnd probably the mose Important immonlate used In fertiliser. It Is not conceivable '.net congress, in view of the strong ilatem.nU of president Coolidge. will continue this duty of $8.00 f-r 'on at the expense of the farmers, when all other fertiliser materials -re duty free. Current market re ports show that foreign Sulphate of Ammonia Is coming <n despite the 85.00 per ton handicap, which ot course our farmers pay. Yet this country la producing above our present needs an enormous 4ts portable surplus, and It Is he ' the her ot the 95.00 duty. “If tho president's message given effect hr hie party, and nrf one would question the accuracy or the skicerity of the president's demands—Immediate reduction In *h; cc^t asd jHi* of If :*nurtu. “Some time must unavoldaby elapse before relief cgn' be had through the deveolpment and Op- irstlon ot Muscle Shoals, even If thta property be sold to Henry Ford." 1 BAiSunraL Every! Hours IBREAKS THAT GOLD | Hill's Cascara Bromide Quinine wtl break your cold in one day. Taken Mr. Hill's portrait. An a Price 30c. CASCARAj^QIIININE * aH,u ' C0 •'nttfF’ TSS.?* s: i-Vi p p . H- . ern PI n 1 Don’t Worry Over Holiday Problems! Just Turn to “Christmas Gift Suggestions” 'COUGHS OI8TURB SCHOOL WORK same advice to children who have coughs aa did this Florida teacher. I recommend FOLEY'S HUNKY AND TAR to the children In my behoof who had the ‘flu* and tool results came whenever It waa used. 1 * writes Mrs. L. Armstrong. Okeechobee, Florida. Foley's Honey and Tar* contains no opi ates. Ingredients . printed on tbt wrapper. Quickly relieves colds, coughs and croup. Bold every where.—Advertisement. 666 la a Prescription prepared tor Cold, Fever and Grippe It Is the most speedy remedy we know, \ Preventing Pneumonia •OUR STOMACH I. eansasbnd breath.nearBetas. V coated tongue and p*k*”f "g, AUnyt £■ l rtlitfi* CHAMBERLAIN’S TABLETS twmhaiw staaick tad Ireatb-ssly 2Sc when “Oh. Susannah,' 'was wbis- tl. <t ..I w.ul,[, d lium til*. All.ml. to the Pacific. A special score SaafrftlfBy'inifed'Relsenfelir will re-pnywrty wsMWstfyW 2# selected musicians. Seat*, now . pell - Ing at.Jowera Cigar Store. Athens Visitors FRIDAY, DECEMBER | 4 , , Kj ~~ toYff 8 at ^ Among” those’ visiting in 4 Athens Friday wer*: Frank St, John, New Yorjc CItV; T. Poolf May nard, Atlgnta; Al Steam, Dayton, Ohio. W. T. Hamon, Atlanta: O. J. McDonnell, Atlanta; E. D. Morri- son, Atlanta; L‘. Golsteln, New York; H. R. Davia, Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Flagg, Au burn; • L. Arthur, Louisville, Ky.; W. H. Montgomery, Augus ta; Mrs. S. A. Lurr, Atlanta; Mrs. J. Hugh Crossett, Atlanta. W. L. Glaze, St. Louis; J. F, Greer, Monticello, Ga.; H. W. Head, Anniston; John S. Balm®r, Savannah Ga.; C. 0. Barnet, tyen- ERNE8T TO PENCE, as'Bill Jackson, In “The Covsjwd Watfoti.* Having been made from Emer-. the fate of the pretty driver • of Jon Hough's ‘ famous novel “The I old Jesse Wingate's prairie Covered Wagon,” the special mo-1 schooner, or covered wagon, is tlon picture production to oi>en al • bound up. Colonial Monday for three three i If* Jald to be exciting Ss any formanccs. Tuesday matinee at Jld'cne novel, but with a real mean- p. m., and Tuesday evening at Ing that lifts above the Diamond 8:30, is naturally the stdry of tho Dick school and makes the wild adventures, quart-els and love af- j west the determining factor in the fair* of *oftte ot the pioneers or nation’s progress, the great Oregon trail. Alap Hale plays one of the- The principals are two cavellers I southern boys, and J.’ Warren from. Liberty, Mo., and a pretty, KJrrigan. the other, while Lois x*,rl from Sanganmon county J Wilson is seen in the role of the ois, where the lank lawyer, A bra- pretty Molly Wingate, ham Lincoln, was Just springing > “The covered Wagon” has been n Into famo. The young Norsemen ■ huge hit In New York, Chicago fought in .the same ranks In the and Los Angeles. It is an American Mexican War. But the harder (to- epic. ing* of tho trail revealed an ex- Not tho least of the many at- traordlnary difference of their j tractions are the music and dance Only 5 more daw b Tax Books close’ W. A. ^fALtbi TaxCollec PATRICK’S PHARMACY PRP.SC RIPTIOXs ,’ff Phoac 88 Free delivery sere all over the city characters. And with their fortunes I of the old-time Fttrtjr-Niner days i this week. COLONIAL THEATRE 2 DAYS, MONDAY and TUESDAY, OEC. 17. Nights At 8:30—Matinee. Tuesday Ali3 P. M ELBERT COUNTY KLBBRTON—At th. sale of va- cant lots on Cleveland Heights I8.C02.80 was realized. Dr. \Vm. J.* Eberhart, an honor ed citlsen of Elberton, died du*- dealy. Owing to tho continued Illness of Judge Grogan, mo City Court will be held this week. TK^ lElberton Methodists in creased-the salary of their pastor to 13.000 Mrs. Milton Richardson, of Hartwell, and J. T. Richardson of Hardls, are happily married. W. A. Harris Is setting out 200 apple* trees -in the Flatwoods. Rev. M. E. Carswell now located at Carlton, has been called to serve at Antioch church. > Ezra Shaw, about 1? years old •confeesdd to burglarizing the El- bertor* store#. - 1 WALTON COUNTY MONROE—The report la circu lated In .this county that Hon. T. J. Shackelford of Athena wiU positively be in the race for Con gress against Hon. H. C. Brand. Mrs. C. H. Mahons of Covington who hae relatives In Walton may get a *il?e of a $200,000,000 Inheri tance New York. A family in Jackson county ia aleo interested In the vast estate. , Scarce 4 week passed but our sheriff brings tome offender against the prohibition law to justice' ’ The. convention of the Walton c,ounty Odd FeUowa Is postponed until the last Thursday in January | . Mr. Winston B. Whitley, age 67 years died near Alcovy church. The Walton poultry show will he held Dec. is. 14. and 16. Something over $180 la offered In premlnum*. i MADISON COUNTY i DANIBL8VILLE—The Montter. says civHlaatlon owes a debt to I good roads.* <1 ReV.t Tally, the new pastor or J Comer- Methodfst church Is expect-j ed with hU Jamlly this week. Mrs. Suite Dudley, who has been at* the 'St. Mary’s hospital has re turned to Comer. Bnptr*/ 1 Bulletin? ^publication In PRICES: Nlfhl 50c, 75c, *LO0, S1J50—Matinei?ftc^*5i the Interest of the church has been Issued. The Comer high school Is to have an electric lighting plant Installed THE HEART OF AMERICA’^ IT! TUI? I $ the ONLY and exclusive ehcagehew OF *THE COVERED WAGON" TO BE PLAYED IN THIS CITY FOR THE SEASON OF / ^-1924 A Paramount Production. ytarif tti’4 West the Incidents portrayed “THE COVERE1? WAG0tr ca rled an ecpaelal^iilei hut W» wen even mon vivid hieaa vm tary of the I SPECIAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA *»f, $1.1 The management requests that patronaedesirihg 1 Choice scan buy In advance to avoid standing in line at thefh>x office. Christmas Gift Suggestions Gifts for Her Norris Exqulatte Candles Blocks Aristocratic Candfes ■ Mavis French Chocolates Hollingsworth Unusual Caddies Buntea World Famous Candles Georgian Palm Garden GIVE HER THE BEST We have a wonderful line of Christmas Baxes ot the World's Moat Famous Candiee Georgian Palm Garden FLOWERS FOR CHR18TMA8 SEASON Wfe Invlta you to an our Christ mas Cemetery Wreaths. Pot Plants and Cut Flowers Jones’ Flower Shop Phona 287 GIFTS SHE WILL LIKE Vanity Cnses. stat'onerr of ajl kinds, Toilet Artlclee, Perfumes, Ivory Sets, Toilet Seta, Candles. Citizens Pharmacy Christmas Gift Soticstlona “GIVE HER A” STUDEBAKER ^ One She Will Be Proud of. Lawler Motor Co. A GIFT SHE WANTS Electric Curlers, Boudoir Lamps and Irons, Floor and Table Lamp,, Heating Pads. Taylor Electric Co. Fountain Pens, Watcbea, KltUa, Stick Pina, Cigarette Cases and Holder,, A Gift he will want, J. Bush, Jeweler A GIFT THAT LASTS A VEAR Protect her home With one of our many fire insnrance policies. LIPSCOMB Fire ‘ Insurance Agency TOILET SETS In Amber, Ivory and Shell, Boudoir Lamps and Caudlo Sticka, Candies, Stationery, Gold and Silver Pens and 'Pencil Beta. BRAD-O’S Why Not Give Her A “DIAMOND" You cun ure by getting it it J. Bush, Jeweler Auction Sate DORSEY’S A gift the will renumber, lollies' orcr-nlght cases, hat' boxes, suit eases and hand bags. Dorsey Furniture Co. Christmas Gift Suggestions For Everybody Wt hare something tn our store for everybody. Gifts they will ap preciate. come In and ace our display of good!. S. H. KRESS CO. 5-10-25 Store A FIRE INSURANCE Policy protacta your homo. A Olft for Everybody LIPSCOMB Fire Insurance Agency Christmas Gift Suggestions Christmas Gift IjjHnU Christmas. Motor Meters, Side Shields, Monogram. Radiator Caps, Step Plates, Extra Tires and Tire Covers. Motor Tire & Supply Co. A GlTT THEV WANT] Who could ask (or any! ulcer than a CADILLAC ■ Soule Cadillac Co. SPECIAL XMAS PORTRAITS ‘ As few or as many aa desired Attractive oil colored portraits FINE FRAME Adams & Arnett Studios Gifts for Children Thousands ot useful presents at prices that make your money go far. McLELLAN’S - 5-10-25c STORE WITH A CERTAIN / amount saved -we’ can finance you to build and own your home. What la more appropriate than * Savings Account for*jout.chrlit- maa gift In a bank that special ises this banking feature. - Commercial Bank , Bring the children In and let them see our toy department .We' have many toy, to pick front. We ears you money. S. H. KRESS CO. 5-10-25c Store makes a practical and. apprecia tive present. Sew Lights. See I our small machine for little girl*. Singer Sewing Machine .. Company TOYS TOYS TOYS 5c to 98c McLELLAN'S 5-10-25c STORE NODCEl To avoid delay place your orders today • for your Wreaths, Bas kets, Cut Flowers and Tot riant, for Christmas. Mis. Nettle Jones Jones Greenhouse Co. - Phone 4602 XMAS GIFTS At Popular Prices—Shirt., Ties, Hats, Gloves, Socks and many other thinga. Levy’s Toggery and Boys’ Shop "SMOKERS” I Pipes, o.'gars, cigarette,, Chriit- maa Package and Boxes A Gift He Will Like. Jowers’ Cigar Store SOMETHING HE CAN USE Pipes, Cigars, Cigarettes, Raxora. Shaving Brushes, Fountain Pena and Pencils. Citizens Pharmacy - Cigars. Pipes, Fountain Pena, Raxora, Shaving Brushes, Mili tary Brushes and All Toilet Supplies BRAD-O’S The Man's Shop Make Your Gift a Benson’s Fruit Cake You will Please a Friend. Mavis and Candy Suya * “MERRY CHRI8TMA8" In a distinctive manner. See our Christmas boxes, one she will appreciate. Jowers’ Cigar Store A LIFE INSURANCE rot In the NdftMrestern X: Life is Protection—Plus hr ment. B. It. ntOOlHVORTH. nistrin Mhnaxer 212 Sou. Mut. Bldg. PhoM -Alf’f “VICTROLAS' Make the' home happy Child morning by fifing the tat VICTROLA Dorsey Furniture C EDISON—PHONOO RAW “Tho Phonograph fWlth * * Wa carry fqfl itpek oi ■* Instrument*, P&noi, Gib* Mandolins Morris Mt&ic Sh«P Mr*. Nellie £Wl°r. ** Give Uje'pxmlly A Olft They .ten Um A BUICK F0R CHRI5TIU Conolly iiotor Co. Dinner I «•?** • Decorations VEI ,E8 Gifts for Him We hare many things la our store to pick from that will make Ideal chrlstmaa Gifts For Him. Dixie Army Store Gifts for the Home We have many things to pick from that will make appreciative Gifts For the Home. Dixie Army Store will’make a'Tafgc'pxrt of R ChriatlRas'Otonef Costa’s Deiicatesa la headquarter,, for that-? or dinners and -J to flit yoor want*. FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES Tho Best Gift of All for Christmas. Lawrence & Miller 318 Sou. Mutual Bldg. I’hone 1727. CHRISTMAS *H°P«*J Attention. Thke ynur dfnn " Costa’s Luncheonew Regular Dinner Sandwiches and Saladi « kind* ' FRUITS C'tron. Lemon and 0r ””? ( cryatallaed pmeappl* »*• rlos, Ra'slns. HP. Feulls. and nil hies for your Chrlstm** ROGER’S