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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1916

Page

5

Veterans of Spanish American War to Meet for Camp Formation

Spanish American War veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States plan a meeting next Saturday at 2 o'clock in city hall to organize a camp. Fred Moon spearheads the effort. aim is to join Flag Day parade with a new camp in Athens and nearby towns.

U. S United States Fred Moon Philippines Cuba Guam China Army Athens

Auto smash on road to Augusta injures Whitmire man

Sunday afternoon beyond Mitchell's bridge three Studebaker cars from Atlanta to Whitmire collided with another auto. G M Stephenson was seriously hurt with an ear nearly severed and numerous bruises. Geo Rice escaped unhurt. Stephenson was taken to Athens for treatment before continuing to South Carolina. Several minor accidents followed on the route to Augusta as highway traffic increased.

Augusta Mitchell’s Bridge G. M. Stephenson Whitmire S. C Geo. Rice Studebaker Atlanta Messrs. Stephenson Rice Turtle Hudson Stephenson Athens South Carolina P. F. Johnson Pullman

Specific Against Colds Ad for Chamberlain Cough Remedy

A nineteenth century advertising note recommends a sleeping porch or open bedroom and a cold sponge bath each morning as a near specific against colds. It claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helps ease a cold when one occurs, especially during epidemics, and notes it is for sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain Ady

Daily Thought Quote From Chesterfield

Insightful aphorism notes that people replicate thoughts and behaviors they consistently admire, attributed to Chesterfield. The line reflects habitual imitation guiding personal conduct and aspirations.

Chesterfield

Weather Forecast and Temperature Highlights

The bulletin notes Tuesday’s fair weather for Athens and Georgia with a slight eastern cotton belt disturbance bringing light showers from Texas to the Atlantic. Record rainfall includes Charleston 1.34, Pensacola 1.28, Mobile 1.18, and Thomasville 1.72 inches. A second disturbance affects Arizona while Montana shows high pressure. Temperatures dip below freezing in the northwest with 25 in Winnipeg, 24 in Duluth, and 32 in St Paul amid snow.

Banner Atlanta Athens Vicinity Georgia Cotton Belt Texas Line Atlantic Coast Ohio Valley Charleston Pensacola Mobile Thomasville Arizona Montana Winnipeg Duluth St Paul Denver C. F. von Herrmann

Foley Cathartic Tablet Advertisement Claim

If today did not go well and you suffer from indigestion headaches biliousness bloating or bad breath due to delayed bowel action take a Foley Cathartic Tablet now and tomorrow will be a better day. This wholesome remedy acts without pain or nausea. H. R. Palmer & Sons.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

World exi t and silver coin value in global checks

A historical note surveys the vast sums passing through London and New York clearing houses in a month and questions the total value of all existing exi t and silver coin in the world.

London New York

Vig: A Tonic for Weak Run-Down Women

Mrs Bessie Carter of State Road North Carolina testifies to Vinci cod liver and iron tonic rebuilding strength after illness. The ad from H R Palmer & Sons of Athens Georgia promotes Vinci as a vital blood builder for tired overworked women, claiming rapid improvement.

Bessie Carter State Road N. C Athens Vinci H. R.palmer & Sons

Mrs. Ella Bibb Green dies after long illness in Athens

Mrs. Ella Bibb Green mother of Col. T. F. Green and Mr. Andrew Green died at home near the Normal School after a protracted illness. She was born in Montgomery Alabama on October 6 1843 and lived in Athens for fifty six years. Her funeral is set for 11 30 this morning from Normal School Heights. She was noted for devout religion, loyalty to family friends church and duties. The obituary recalls her life and character and mentions her surviving relatives and the long service of her household staff.

E. B. Green Col T. F. Green Andrew Green Normal School Residence Normal School Heights Ella Bibb Green Montgomery Ala Andrew Adgate Lipscomb University of Georgia Athens Wesleyan College Macon Lucy Cobb Institute Thomas F. Green Milledgeville Tennyson

Note of Gratitude from New Athens Ministers

Dr. and Mrs. J C Morris express heartfelt thanks for the warm welcome received after their return to Athens. They praise the church members, city residents, and other clergy for their generous reception and say they will pray for the people of Athens as long as they live.

J. ¢. Froris Morris Athens James C. Morris

Drawing in Life Reflects Firemen in Laocoon Scene

A Life drawing shows two women viewing the Laocoon group in a museum. One woman jokes that the figures look like firemen but questions why they became entangled with the hose.

Miss Lou Brown to be buried this afternoon

Miss Lou Brown formerly of Athens died yesterday in Washington GA at her sister’s home. Funeral from the Georgia Railroad arrival today after 12:30 PM, burial at Oconee cemetery. Rev. W P Scoville to officiate with pallbearers named.

Lou Brown Athens G. E. Lyndon Washington, Ga E.S. Lyndon George 8. Brown Texas D. L. Adams West Point Washington Georgia Railroad Oconee Cemetery W. P. Scoville Miss Brown E. S. Lyndon A. J. Lyndon Mary Lyndon Georgia Dorsey’s Messrs T. A. Burke J. Warren Smith T. L. Mitchell Frank C. Simpson Morris Bryan J. Z. Hoke

Funeral Notice for Mrs. E B Green at State Normal Heights

The service for Mrs. E B Green will be held Tuesday morning at 11:30 from the residence at State Normal Heights. Interment follows in Oconee cemetery. Pallbearers are E D Sledge John D Moss J C Jester D L Earnest W R Sizer DuPree Hunnicutt and N G Slaughter.

Ella Bibb Green Thomas F. Green Andrew Green M. A. Lipscomb F. A. Lipscomb E. B. Green State Normal Heights Oconee Cemetery

Dr James B Angell Dies at Ann Arbor Leader in Education

Dr James Burrill Angell, one of the era’s great educators and longest serving college president, died at his Ann Arbor home. Born 1828 in Scituate Rhode Island, he led the University of Vermont and Michigan, conferring nearly 2,500 degrees, about 2,000 to women, and helped pioneer state university systems and co education. He taught at Brown and counted Richard Olney and John Hay among his students.

James ‘Burrill Angell United States University of Vermont University of Michigan Scituate R. I James Angell Brown University Richard Olney John Hay

Father of Mrs. Campbell Dies in Virginia

News from Winchester Virginia reports Major R W Hunter father of Mrs John P Campbell of this city died at his home there He was advanced in years and had spent part of his later years in Richmond He served as chief of staff to General John B Gordon and was active through the Civil War He contributed to several books detailing Confederate campaigns and was regarded as a well informed expert on wartime strategy

Othens Winchester R. W. Hunter John P. Campbell Cay Campbell South

Great Meetings at the Elite on Love to the Uttermost

The YMCA hosted a Sunday men’s meeting at the Elite theater with Rev. B. Davidson of London delivering a strong gospel appeal. One man accepted Christ and three requested prayer as Miss Madge Mewbourne sang Have Courage My Boy to Say No.

Young Men's Christian Association Rev. B. Davidson London England Our City Christ Madge Mewbourne

All He Wanted

Uncle Eben jokes about preferring newspaper headlines over microscopes or telescopes. He claims he can read the newspaper and gain knowledge without tools, humorously highlighting skepticism toward scientific devices. The quip mirrors townspoken wit about intellect and respect for gemmen.

Uncle Eben

Virginia Baseball Prospects and Roster Outlook

Virginia's 1910 spring baseball plans show a larger squad under Captain White with Sam Ryan guiding from the dugout. Key losses include Nabby Phillips and Gammon, while Palmer Stearns and Allen Thurman emerge as promising new pieces alongside steady veteran leadership and improved infield and outfield defense.

University of Virginia Charlottesville Captain White Virginia Baseball Battery Sam Ryan Washington Nation Nabby” Phillips Virginia Gammon Star Portsider Wag E. N. Smith Flannagan Pascall Clarke Griffith Washington Nationals Virginians Palmer Stearns Western High School Washington D. C Keystone Richmond Ryan Allen Thurman

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