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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1915

Page

5

State Normal to Take to Woods Nature Study Trip

Teachers and senior student-teachers from State Normal, plus Muscogee school students, will take a long afternoon tramp through the woods for nature study and recreation. They will study plants trees flowers birds and insects. Foley Cathartic Tablets are promoted as a mild safe laxative not causing griping and helping digestion and energy.

Wm. O. E. Bielke Mgr. Scott Hotel Hancock, Mich H. R. Palmer & Sons Adv

Nelson Aldrich 1841 1911 Rhode Island statesman dies

Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich longtime U S senator from Rhode Island and national Republican leader died in New York at 74 from apoplexy after a period of indigestion. He served in the Senate from 1881 to 1911 and shaped tariff and currency policy, including the 1908 Emergency Currency law and the Payne Aldrich tariff. His career drew both praise for leadership and criticism as a powerful banker ally. Burial at Swan Point Cemetery in Providence.

Associated Press New York Nelson W. Aldrich United States Rhode Island Swan Point Providence Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich United States Senate McKinley Roosevelt Taft Senate Aldrich John D. Rockefeller Foster R. I Rhode Island Assembly Congress Ambrose E. Burnside Servator Aldrich LaFollette Wisconsin Stone Missouri National Monetary Commission Central West Middle West Europe

Vacancy on Southern Mutual Board Not Filled

The regular meeting of the Southern Mutual Insurance Company directors occurred yesterday morning. The vacancy caused by the death of Captain James White was not filled, but will be filled at an early meeting.

Southern Mutual Insurance Company James White

Pound Attends Eighth District High School Meeting

President Jerre M. Pound of the State Normal spent two days in Washington Ga attending the Eighth district high school meeting that concluded its work last night.

Jerre M. Pound Normal Washington, Ga

Kidney trouble relief claim ad from Palmer & Sons

A testimony from J. P. Jones of Boothe Arkansas says Foley Kidney Pills quickly cured a severe kidney problem that left him unable to work. The ad promises thousands of similar cures for weak backs rheumatism and bladder troubles and urges use of the product from Palmer & Sons.

J. P. Jones Boothe, Ark Foley Palmer & Sons

Tragedy of the Rails and other pictures in a big program

A two part thriller featuring Gertrude McCoy and Augustus Phillips touted as a standout Edison studio film. Also showing The Millinery Man Lubin comedy and Bronchy Billys Vengeance with G M Anderson in the Broncho Billy role. Monday brings Kleine feature Geo M Cohans mystery Stop Thief with Mary Ryan and stage company. Regular hours 1 to 11 p m.

Gertrude McCoy Augustus Phillips Edison Bronchy Billy G. M. Anderson Finney Geo. M. Cohan Mary Ryan Athens

Caruso Bidez Chosen Auburn Fullback Captain

Auburn selects Paul R. Bidez nicknamed Caruso as captain of the 1915 football eleven by unanimous vote. A three year varsity member from Carrollton, Georgia he followed Harris and Christopher in the famed double fullback era and is popular on campus.

Auburn Ala Paul R. Bidez Bidez Harris Christopher Donahue Bider Caruso Carrollton Aber ‘Atteis Brother &T Georgia

Day exercises postponed at State Normal School

Day activities planned yesterday at the State Normal School were rescheduled for one day next week with the exact date to be announced later. The events mark the third of the year and show growing interest and strong but friendly rivalry among the classes.

State Normal School

Miss Geutner Speaks at State Normal School Chapel

Miss Geutner, a missionary in India on furlough, addressed the State Normal School at chapel. Sponsored by the YWCA in the South Atlantic states, she shared two days of talks about missionary work in Southern Asia, inspiring students with her experiences.

State Normal School Miss Guitner India America Southtlantic Asia

Sunday School Rally at Boggs Chapel

Rev. Stanley R. Grubb directs a Sunday school rally at Boggs Chapel with participants including Rev. Troy Beatty Miss Annie O Farrell Rowland Dr Cason and Dr Pendley. A large attendance is expected as the pastor gives his hour to the event.

Boggs Chapel Stanley R. Grubb Clarke County Association Grubb Troy Beatty Annie O'Farrell Rowland Cason Pendley

Baseball scores from rain and late finishes across leagues

National results include Cincinnati 4 Pittsburgh 2 and New York 3 Brooklyn 5 while Boston Philadelphia were postponed by rain. American League games saw Washington 3 New York 2 and Philadelphia 6 Boston 6 called in the ninth. Other section results cover Federals Newark 2 Baltimore 6 and Southern and South Atlantic pairings with several high score games.

National Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh New York Brooklyn Chicago St. Louis American Washington Detroit Cleveland Federals Newark Baltimore Buffalo Southern Atlanta New Orleans Birmingham Mobile Chattanooga Memphis Little Rock Nashville South Atlantic Albany Jacksonville Augusta Savannah Charleston Columbia Macon Columbus

Private Play At the S N S by the State Normals

A private presentation by the senior class of the State Normals opens this evening as part of training to direct exercises for country schools. The notice links the event to a series of demonstrations in teacher preparation and school recreation.

State Normals

Notice of First Meeting of Creditors in Hill and Thompson case

District Court of the Northern District of Georgia notices creditors of Hill and Thompson and J G Hill individually bankrupt. First meeting of creditors to be held at the referee's office Athens Ga on April 27 1915 at 11 oclock in the forenoon. Creditors may prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankruptcy and transact other business. Frank L Upson referee in bankruptcy Athens Ga April 16 1915.

Athens Clarke Hill Thompson J. G. Hill Frank L. Upson

Georgia Scrubs Also Winners at Milledgeville

The Georgia Scrubs defeated G. M. C. 4 to 3 in Milledgeville. Fox pitched for the Ath ens collegians in a tight game. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as a safe effective cough medicine, with H. R. Palmer & Sons advertising Grove's tasteless chill tonic for general health.

Milledgeville Georgia Scrubs Fox Athens Collegians Foley H. R. Palmer & Sons Grove

Market brief shows mixed cotton and grain quotes today

New York cotton futures edge mostly higher while spot markets list varied by city. Corn oats pork lard ribs futures reflect modest changes with May and July contracts leading activity across commodities.

Shaw Expert Explores George Bernard Shaw in Atlanta

In Atlanta on April 16, Richard Burton president of the National Drama League spoke at the Georgian Terrace to Atlanta Drama League members. He offered a sharp profile of Shaw showing his versatile personality and the underlying seriousness beneath much of his sarcasm. The talk ended with tea and a chance to meet Mr. Burton.

Atlanta George Bernard Shaw Richard Burton National Drama League Georgian Terrace League Burton Shaw Atlanta Drama League

Makes 61 Feel Like 16 Kidney Pills Claim

Mrs. M A Bridges of Robinson Mississippi says kidney pills restored her vigor after two years of ailment. She began Foley Kidney Pills ten months ago and now feels like a 16 year old girl. The ad claims the pills invigorate weak kidneys and ease backache rheumatism and bladder trouble. 4H. R. Palmer & Sons.

M.A. Bridges Robinson Foley R. Palmer & Sons

Miller Preaches Daniels Prophecy at Baptist Tabernacle

Rev R V Miller leader in Bible prophecy studies delivered a powerful Daniels Prophecy sermon at the Baptist Tabernacle drawing a larger crowd than the prior night. He plans further services Sunday morning and night and a YMCA men’s meeting the following afternoon.

R. V. Miller Baptist Tabernacle Daniel Miller Tabernacle

Poverty and Tuberculosis in 1900s view

The article argues poverty is both a cause and consequence of tuberculosis, comparing it with typhoid and other disabilities. It touches on anti-suffrage sentiment and features a comical exchange about a wife and the role of women in the home.

Gaylor Dansant

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Motion Pictures Lubin iGeo Kleine Presents M. Cohan Woods Mocks the McGregor Co R. J Wallstreet Tales Southern Mutual Board Colonial Theater Caruso” Bidez Geutner Dr. King District Court of the United, States Borgia Hill and Alamo Liverpool Galveston Norfolk C. St. Louis Wilmington Houston Dallas Tone Stendys Bernard Shaw BY Charleston News and Courier
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