Notes of Interest and Local Listings
Short notes advertise insurance plans and a dinner menu at The Oasis on Broad Street. Also offers for sweet potato plants Nancy Hall Porto Rico Southern Queen ready for shipment March 26 and room and board at 195 Hill St. Plus horses for sale two, farm or city loans, a nursing applicant seeks work with references, Giorgianne Cooking Oil promotion, and Athens merchants selling pure olive oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Hall
Porto Rico
Southern Queen
W. H. Hobby
Rebecca
Gaim
Athens
More Rheumatism Than Ever Before Warns Clergymen
A local advertisement urges relief from rheumatism and sciatica through Rheums. It warns of widespread rheumatism among clergymen, lawyers, brokers, mechanics and merchants, and recommends rubbing weather, dry feet, lemonade, and one half teaspoonful daily for relief. It cites H. R. Palmer & Sons as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheumatiz
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Savings Bank Pays Four Percent Interest on Deposits
The Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest on savings deposits with compounding on January 1 and July 1. Deposits received from August 1. Also notes a $50 scholarship to Athens Business College and various classified notices for rent and sale of properties and plants. Local ads include Dozier Company screens and agricultural lime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANK
Athens
Athens Savings Bank
Athens Business College
P. O. Box
Dozier & Company
Negro Prisoner Injures County Gang Leader in Attempted Escape
Joe Anderson a negro, indicted in Barrow county for aiding a prisoner to escape the chain gang, was brought to Clarke county jail in serious condition from wounds. He cut the gang leader’s leg with a pocket knife and slashed the wrist leader, saying he preferred death to working on the gang. His injuries leave him unable to work for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Anderson
Barrow County
Clarke County
Winder
The Call of the Cumberland Five Act Picture at Strand
Dustin Farnum stars in The Call of the Cumberland a Kentucky mountain family feud drama at the Strand today. Herbert Standing Wingfield Kingston Myrtle Stedman and others add to the cast with Pearl White Sheldon Lewis Creighton Hale and the Elaine trio also appearing in The Iron Claw chapter. The Moving Picture World says the production will be thoroughly enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand
Call of the Cumberlands
The
Moving Picture World
Death of Mrs. Mary C Thomas
Mrs. Mary Cheatham Thomas died yesterday at 2:30 AM at her daughter’s home on Grady Avenue after months of illness. She had lived in Abbeville, was 75, widow of Dr. James Walter Thomas, and grandmother of Dr. H. T. Brooks and Dr. S. A. Brooks. Funeral at Trinity Episcopal Church in Abbeville, pallbearers listed.
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Mary Cheatham/Thomas
Julius T. Dudley
Grady Avenue
Mrs. Thomas
Thomas
H. T. Brooks
Memphis
Episcopal Church
Abbeville
S. C
Trinity’ Episcopal Church
Messrs. T. W. Reed
Alban Woods
H. R. Simmons
L. G. Smith
Rufus Crane
W. C. Wingfield
Submarine Situation Discussed by President and Cabinet
Washington notes that the president and cabinet members and Colonel House discussed recent foreign reports on submarines. British and U S naval attaches report metal fragments from the Sussex explosion bear German torpedo marks. No action until Germany replies to U S inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House
England
Sussex
United States
Germany
Manchester
Engineer
Eagle Point
Judge Speer Blames Judges for Lynchings in Georgia
United States Judge Emory Speer, in Augusta, accuses the federal bench of tolerating lynchings. He says judges can punish for contempt and vows to fill the Atlanta penitentiary with lynchers if federal prisoners are harmed.
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Emory Speer
Associated Press
Augusta
United States
Atlanta
Washington Wilkes County’s Historic Past Remains Revered
The article recalls the old Confederate capital area, noting the torn courthouse site now replaced by a modern building. It highlights landmarks such as a poplar tree under which Georgia’s first presbytery and minister were ordained, the first Catholic church, the orphanage and school, and a fire-damaged plant to be rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
South
Washington
Wilkes County
Georgia
Washin
Ca Willis
Mary Willis
DearSisl
Senate Keeps Federal Volunteer Provision In Reorganization Bill
The Senate narrowly retained the federal volunteer provision by 36 to 34 after four days of debate. The measure would organize 261,000 volunteers under presidential control and train them in government camps, with mixed party support and warnings from Senator Chamberlain to the national guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Lee
Conference Committee
Chamberlain
National Guard
Salvation Army Captain Lights Spirit of Flag Day
Capt. W. L. Price of the Salvation Army oversees Flag Day efforts painting flag poles at public buildings including the county courthouse and city water tower. Volunteers at each street corner prepare for a parade from Washington and Wilkes with numerous cans and displays planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
W. L. Price
Price
Nance O Neill Shines in The Sorceress at the Elite
Nance O Neill stars in Sardéa's The Sorceress at the Elite today. The William Fox feature promises love intrigue and romance, with a photo masterpiece depicting the dramatic lead in a captivating program for film fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sardéa
Nance O’neil
Elite
Wiliam Fox
County Auditor Hart Auditing Books
Capt. J. F. Hart, the county auditor, is reviewing the county books, records and accounts. The meeting of the superior court is set for Monday morning next with a reported $6 discrepancy in the repository notes.
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J. F. Hart
the County Books
F. Bart
Superior Court
Third Division Sun Day School Convention Program
The Clarke county Sunday school Third Division meets at Cherokee Corner Methodist church on Sunday April 16 with a full program. Devotional services led by Rev. Dillard and Rev. Beatty, talks by Col Hart Sibley, Mrs Annie O Farrell, Jas W Morton and Prof Dp L Earnest, discussions on graded lessons and class organization, a basket dinner, and open discussion finalizing at 4:14 Sun time observed.
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Clarke County
Sunday School Association
Cherokee Corner Methodist Church
Tom Dillard
Jas. W. Morton
Hart Sibley
Annie O'Farrell
Sorg
Banner
Troy Hs
Dp. L. Earnest
Abit Nix
Song
Lena Bird
Troy Beatty
Mildred
Rutherford
Double Bill At The Vaudette Today
The Vaudette offers today a strong program headlined by According to Law a five reel Leah Master picture from Paul Bryan's story. Also on the bill is The Q thire a three reel adventure romance featuring Anna Tittle and Thos Chatterton. Ten cent admission.
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Vaudette
Law
Leah
Paul Bryan
Anna Tittle
Thos
Chatterton
Freckles and the Double Strength Remedy Claim
An old advertisement touts a freckle removal claim using a product called double strength cosmetic preparation. It promises quick fading of spots with a money back guarantee if the product fails, urging readers to buy from a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruggist
Col. House Makes Third White House Visit This Month
Washington reports Col. E. M. House visited the White House for the third time this month after returning from Europe. He conferred with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing. Lansing declined to comment on the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. House
White House
Associated Press
Washington
Europe
Col. E. M. House
Wilson
Lansing
Metropolitan Life Insurance Convention Invited to Athens
The triennial MetLife convention will meet in Atlanta on April 10 1916 with Athens delegates including Drs W B Conway J H Swafford G T Canning and others plus Mayor Robert Arnold. Officials expect the gathering to boost Georgia and adjoining states and invite the 1917 meeting to Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Atlanta
Athens
Atria
Mrs Armor Cancels Church Talk Due to Illness
Word was received by Rev. S R Grubb that Mrs Mary Harris Armor cannot address the Christian church next Sunday afternoon due to illness. Her engagement was canceled.
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S. R. Grubb
Mary Harris Armor
The
Christian Church
Waterways Appropriations Battle in House
In Washington on April 6 the rivers and harbors bill was approved in part, providing eighty thousand dollars for Charleston harbor improvements and one million for the Norfolk-Beaufort inland waterway. Charleston sea channel gets seventy thousand and Ashley river ten thousand. House adjourned amid stiff opposition. South Carolina reps Whaley and Lever failed to boost Charleston to 175,000 as a defense measure.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charleston
House
Ashley River
Whaley
Lever
South Carolina
Round Table Meeting Honorary Title
A fragment notes a round table meeting with a reference to an honorary title or distinguished seating. Details are sparse but imply a formal discussion or ceremonial context.
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MR. Dearing
Athens Audit CO
Hart Manage
Cipscomb
Jester
the Oasis
Broad Street
Hill St
Standard Praasing Club
U. H. Davenport
Cace Banner
Telephone 600
Ponderosa
Acme
Normal School
J. B. Wier
Prince Avenue
J. B. McGee
Fields St
Sparks Garage
P. H. Smith
Southern Mutual
A. H. Davenport
Heer
P. O
Nancy
Hall
Evergreen Plant Farm
Evergreen
Ala
Porto Ricos
Oaks Plant
Fort Green
Fla
C.” Care Banner
Immelate
Joe L. Deadwyler
Washington Street
J. T. Anderson
Coal and Woo Yard
Thru
Athens Engineering Company
Dustin Farnum
Mary C. Thomas
J. T. Dudley
Ned
Washington and
Wilkes
Nance O'Neill
William Fox Feare
J. D. Bradwell
ANS
Glarke
Coun
Cherokee Corner
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