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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1914

Page

8

Edward's Baptist Church organized at Edwards Mill

A presbytery led by Rev. J. T. Edmondson convened to form Edward's Baptist church at Edwards Mill. Rev. J. B. Brookshire named pastor, church to meet in the existing chapel. The new body begins with 52 members, including 30 baptisms, and honors J. T. Edmondson and mill superintendent Comer for service and cooperation.

Lexington J. T. Edmondson Sarepta Association Edward's Mill Regular Baptist Church W. M. Coile Winterville P. W. Davis Millstone C. H. Edwards Athens Decatur M.S. Weaver J BR. Brookshire Maxeys J. P. Kendy Salem G. J. Peyton Stevens Grove Messrs T. T. Herndon Crawford Dethany BE Wells A. L. Uroom Clouds Creek J. P. Dendy Edward's Baptist Church Comer J. B. Brookshire

Savings Bank Notes and Local Advertisements

SHORT NOTES OF INTEREST announces Athens Savings Bank offers 4 percent interest on deposits compounded January 1 and July 1. deposits from $1.00. Promotions for Dove Hams, King Hodgson Co. Columbia shirts at Levy's, new hair goods stock, and a Scientific Beauty Parlor at 409 Southern Mutual Building. Real estate and motorcycle listings, shoe repairs by Martin Brothers, parcel post deals, and straw hats at Levy's. Plumbing advice and Chamberlain's Tablets featured as remedies.

Athens Athnos Savings Bank

Diverse Classifieds Mix Health Ads and Local Biz Promotions

A cluttered classified page offers a mix of ads for insurance and real estate, cafe service, lodging, and light delivery wagons, plus product pitches for skin whitening packs, coffee, and Foley's Honey and Tar. Also includes pets, rental listings, and personal notices amid promotional blurbs.

Sermon to Young Men on Wisdom from Proverbs

A Baptist Tabernacle pastor will preach the first ten chapters of Proverbs as a special message to men and young men at Sunday night. The series concludes the week of youth-focused sermons. Sunday morning explores Abraham and Isaac from Genesis chapter twenty-two.

The Baptist Tabernacle Abraham Isaac

Baseball scores and college results across the South

South Atlantic League results show Jacksonville 4 Macon 2 and Columbia 0 Charleston 6. College games include Georgia Tech 3 Illinois 2 in Atlanta and Tulane 3 LSU 0 in New Orleans. Also Vanderbilt 19 Michigan 4 and Florida 5 Auburn 4. Consul Stewart and family arrival to New York on April 14 with Georgia visit planned. Job ad seeks 15 salesladies for Max Joseph's Department Store.

Atlanta Georgia Tech University of Mlinois Macon Clemson Mercer Nashville Michigan Vanderbilt Nathanial B. Stewart United States Milan Italy

Clears Complexion with Hobson's Eczema Ointment

Advertises Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment to treat pimples eruptions blackheads red rough skin eczema itch tetter salt rheum and chapping. Claims mild soothing relief and money back guarantee with 50 cents at druggists. Promotes suitability for babies and delicate skin.

Grand Council Program for Gainesville Meet

Gainesville Ga April 10 Following the program for the entertain ment of the grand council of the Royal Arcanum of Georgia which meets here April 15 and 16 as completed by R P Lester grand secretary 1 a m Welcome exercises at Odd Fellows hall public invited C A Dozier master of ceremonies Prayer by Rev J E Hampton pastor First Baptist church Welcome address on behalf of Nannesville council No 517 by H H Perry Responses by Judge H S West of Athens Ga grand regent Welcome address on behalf of the city by Dr John B Rudolph mayor Response by Judge Henry McAlpin of Savannah grand chaplain Address of welcome on behalf of chamber of commerce by W G Mealor Response by Past Grand Regent A J Blalock of Fayetteville Ga 11 a m Formal opening of the grand council in Masonic hall 4 30 p m Trolley ride over the city 6 Pm concert at Brenau auditorium in honor of the grand council 9 to 10 p m Reception by board of trustees and faculty of Brenau college Public cordially invited Committee names listed

Gainesville Grand Council The Royal Arcanum of Georgia R. P. Lester Odd Fellows’ Hall C. A. Dozier J. E. Hampton First Baptist Church Nannesville Council H. H. Perry H. S. West Athens Grand Regent John B. Rudolph Henry McAlpin Savannah Chamber of Commerce W. G. Mealor A.J ©. Blalock Fayeteville, Ga Masonic Hall

Lucien L Knight Memorial Day Orator At Lexington

Plans are perfected for Memorial Day observance in Lexington. Daughters of the Confederacy organize the event with Hon. Lucien B Knight of Atlanta as speaker. A program of songs and recitations will follow a veterans’ day address, dinner on the ground.

Oglethorpe Echo Daughters of the Confederacy Lucien B. Knight Atlanta Knight Washington

Housekeeper’s List From Huggins China House on Broad Street

Daily catalog from the Huggins China House lists items for home service and purchase including refrigerators water coolers ice boxes churns mops brushes baskets plants china sets and dinnerware in various patterns plus cookware alumi num ware enameled ware tinware and related houseware. Customers may phone orders to 125 for prompt attention.

Huggins China House Broad St Calamo

Motorcycle Officer Looney Targets Speeding Drivers

The new motorcycle officer J P Looney yesterday cited three alleged offenders for violating speed and general driving laws. He notes many owners are lax and warns there will be more cases after reports of motorists driving without lights at night.

J. P. Looney

Magnolia Dean Faces Charge for Keeping Whiskey in Court

Magnolia Dean, a colored woman with a noted police court history, will appear in court this morning to answer a charge of keeping for sale whiskeys. One witness describes the defendant as tied to a white preacher of the gospel.

Magnolia Dean Ben

First White Woman Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Florida

"Sister" Johnson, 35, convicted of murdering John Whittington, 70, at Altha four years ago. She was sentenced to hang. The first white woman in Florida history to be found guilty of a first degree murder.

Florida Associated Press Tallahassee Pla Sister

Famous Boy Evangelist Visitor Spotted in Athens

Yesterday Rev. and Mrs. L. R. Bridgers of Gainesville were in Athens in Bridgers' Overland car. They called on relatives of Mrs Bridgers, formerly Miss Aline Winburn of Gainesville, before her marriage.

L. R. Bridgers Gainesville Athens Bridgers

TANGO Promises Painless Rooting Out Corn Core

A drugstore ad touts TANGO for Corns as a safe guaranteed remedy that roots out the corn core quickly without pain. It claims instant application dries in eight minutes and avoids pressure or bandages, with money-back guarantee if ineffective. Made by Jacobs' Pharmacy in Atlanta and sold for 25 cents.

Jacobs’ Pharmacy Atlanta

Three 28 Hour Law Cases Ended Against Railroads

Washington reports three Department of Agriculture cases against the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway for violating the 28 hour law have ended in Kansas. Penalties were 100 dollars and costs ranging from 16.60 to 316.50, plus a Union Pacific fine of 100 dollars and 58.21 in costs. The statute bans livestock confinement in cars over 28 hours without unloading for feed water and rest, with potential extension to 36 hours for signed shipper requests.

Washington, D. C Department of Agriculture Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co Kansas Union Pacific Railway Company

First Convict Arrives for Clarke County Work Program

The Clarke County program receives its first of 25 state felony convicts for one year under an agreement with county commissioners and the University of Georgia. Lewis Clay, a noted local farmer and hunter, is assigned half a year on Clarke roads and half on State College of Agriculture roads. Sage brings the convict from Sparta, with more convicts expected from Savannah and Fort Gaines.

Coounty Commissioners State Prison Commission Prudential Committee University of Georgia Sage Sparta Clarke Lewis Clay Clarke's State College of Agriculture Clay Georgia Savannah Frank Woods Fort Gaines

Author of Many Texts Joins University Club in Atlanta

Prof. F. A. Merrill of the State Normal School geography department has been elected to the University Club of Atlanta at the April 8 meeting. Merrill reports his third textbook published, with seven texts by year’s end, including an elementary agriculture book in collaboration with the state supervisor of agricultural education.

F. A. Merrill State Normal School University Club of Atlanta Merrill Geographt Cal Unio Kentucky Indiana

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Hill Street Erwin and Company Milledge Harris and Hancock Streets Millege Avenue Maxter Street Southern Mutual Whitehall Road D. G. Anderson. & Co King Hodgson Co Columbia Levy's F. E. D. Morgan Bisson King Iodgson Co Martin Brothers Clayton Street Adv Insurance & Real Estate Lipscomb J. C. Jester Snc Mutual W. A. Jester Isd Newport King-Hodgson Co E. D Eod-Tf E. D. Sledge J@CKEY CLUB Joe F. Worsley Foley I. H. Ginn Middleton H. R. Palmer & Sons New Spring Acter A. Studder Feweler Optician Giorgia Jacksonville Charleston Columbus Albany Augusta New Orleans Tulane Louisiana State Fla Auburn Charlottesville Prince.oz Virginia Durham N. C Penn State Trinity Washington and Lee Lehigh MAX Joseph's Department Store Clayton and Wall Streets Arcanum Brenan Brenau College A. Dozier W. H. Norris James H. White J. B. Gaston J. B. George J. H. Martin Lucien L. Knight H. T. Huggins & Son China House the McGregor Company Tango Lipscomb & Company Theathens Audit CO J. F. Hart Georgia National Bank Georgia National Bank OF Athens Gas, Light & Fuel. Co University Club Wien J. Weschant Cross Isk Wem
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