Social Roundup Highlights Local and Visiting Figures
Mr Luke Burdette county farm agent for Wilkes arrived from Washington with a party to attend the Octagon meeting. Attachments list former Sheriff Ben H Collier and others attending federal court from Jefferson. Notables visit from Winder, Atlanta, and Jefferson. several prepare travel or return for duties. Dr Aristides Reynolds funeral mentioned. various residents visit Augusta, Gainesville, and Athens. Dr M F Matthews attends Georgia Medical Association. Augusta trip noted.
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Luke Burdette
Wilkes
Washington
The
Octagon
Jefferson
Federal Court
Ben H. Collier
Messrs
Frank Collier
R. J. White
H. M. Bailey
8. B. Archer
I. W. Etheridge
Athens Red Cross organizes first aid group meet Thursday
Mrs. W. A. Carlton will organize a first aid group Thursday afternoon at 5 30. All ladies wishing to join are asked to meet at the above stated hour or notify Mrs. Carlton by phone. Miss Ellen Mell's group will meet with her this morning at 11 o'clock at her home on Hill Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Carlton
Ellen Mell
Hill Street
Rank Foolishness on Colds and Chamberlain’s Remedy
The piece argues against the idea that colds come from cold weather noting the microbe thrives in damp cold. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective, highly recommended by long-time users, and available everywhere.
Judge Allows Guilty Pleas If Farmers Stay Home
Judge Newman announced that defendants who plead guilty and intend to stay home to farm between now and November may do so at the November term instead of facing immediate trial. He stressed that workers on crops are more valuable to families and the nation than jail or army service. The grand jury returned twenty true bills and six no bills, all related to moonshine. The term faces heavy business, including the Himmelberger Harris Lumber Company land condemnation case and several federal land disputes over payment. Members present include Judge Newman, District Attorney Hooper Alexander, and various clerks and officers. many north Georgia attorneys are absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
Federal Court
Athens
A. H. Davison
Himmelberger-Harris Lumber Company
Judge Newman
Hooper Alexander
W. P. Carpenter
Gordon Combs
Sistant
J. P. Stewart
W. G. Cornett
J. S. Whatley
C. S. Livesey
J. R. Brock
Bryant
Miller
B. B. Landers
J. Oscar Lay
John W. Jones
L. B. Grier
C. L. Freeman
North Georgia
Great Mass Meeting of Colored Citizens Sunday Morton's Theater
The colored citizens of Athens Clarke county and nearby counties held a mass meeting at Morton Theater on Sunday April 15 at 3 30 pm with at least fifteen hundred attendees. Chancellor D C Barrow and Dr A M Soule led the addresses urging production and conservation of food and necessities to avert a looming crisis. Speakers emphasized loyalty to country and flag and planned a preparedness parade for April 21 at 3 pm with participation from the colored communities of Athens Clarke and adjacent counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C
Athens
Clarke County
South
Morton Theater
D. C. Barrow
University of Georgia
A. M. Soule
Agricultural College of Georgia
E. K. Nichols
Charles Wakter
W. H. Harris
P. C. Jones
Clarke
A Daughter of the Poor at the Strand and Elite
Bessie Love stars in A Daughter of the Poor where Rosy Eastman owns a toy shop and learns harsh truths about wealth and publishing. Joe Eastman, Rudolph the socialist writer, and Jack Stevens collide as a fire, a jail sentence, and a clash over Stevens aid shape Rosy’s awakening.
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Bessie Love
Pbc
Heart
Strand
Max Davidson
Joe Eastman
Rosy
George Beranger
Rudolph
Roy Stewart
Jack Stevens
Carl Stockdale
Rosy Eastman
Joe
Stevens
Jack
Mr. Stevens
Cost of Hatred Stars Williams and Roberts on Screen
Elite feature presents Kathryn Williams and Theodore Roberts in the Lasky Paramount drama The Cost of Hatred. Filmed mainly in old Mexico and near San Diego, Williams plays Elsie Graves and later Sarita Graves with a strong supporting cast including Forman Johnston Holt Ogle and Carpenter.
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Kathryn Williams
Theodore Roberts
Beulah Mario Dix
Mexico
Miss Williams
Old Mexico
Ramona
San Diego
Cal
Elsie Graves
Sarita Graves
Tom Forman
J. W.johnston
Jack Holt
Charles Ogle
H. B. Carpenter
Spike's Busy Bike at Strand Theater Today
A new comedy titled Spike's Busy Bike headlines the Strand Theater bill today as an extra to the Triangle feature. The film promises clean, light fun with plenty of laughter for audiences.
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Strand Extra
Strand
An Old Hair Darkening Recipe Promoted in Ads
An old home remedy for darkening hair using Sage and Sulphur is marketed as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound. The ad claims it restores natural color, covers gray, and makes hair look darker, thicker, and shinier with regular use. It emphasizes ease of use and natural appearance, noting no disease treatment purpose.
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Wyeth
Princeton School Tonight Educational Rally and Show
A Princeton school event tonight at 8 o clock features an educational rally with university cooperation. Miss Endora Oliver plans the program, Chancellor Barrow and Dr Odum speak, and University Glee Club members perform. Proceeds benefit Princeton school improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton School
Endora Oliver
Barrow
Dr. Odum
University Glee Club
Princeton
More Strength for Feeble Old People in Athens
A Kingston woman 69 years old shares how Vinci rebuilt her health after long indigestion and weakness. She used five bottles and can now do all housework for a family of four, praising Vinci to friends. The product claims beef and cod liver peptonates with iron and manganese peptonates, gly cerophosphates, and a mild tonic wine, available at Georgia drug stores.
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Athens
Vinci
A. E. Carson
Kingston
N. Y
Georgia
Eighty Accessions At First M. E. Church
Dr. S. R. Belk reports eighty accessions to the First Methodist Church in Athens since his arrival. Fifty four joined on profession of faith during the recent meeting as the church and galleries filled to capacity with many new members received during Sunday morning services after taking the vows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. R. Belk
Athens
Appreciation for Rev Morris after fire damages home
A neighborhood effort forms to aid Reverend Morris and his wife after their house and belongings were severely damaged by fire and water. First Methodist Church members, led by a committee including Mr Crook and Mrs A H Davison, plan discreet relief to help them reestablish in a cottage home.
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MM. Morris
Bro
Morris
First Methodist Church
Brother Morris
Athens
Crook
A. H. Davison
City Schools Notice Exam Schedule for Applicants
The annual examination of applicants for positions in city schools will be at College Avenue school. Colored on Saturday May 12 and White on Saturday May 19. Subjects include Arithmetic Geography English Grammar History History and Science of Education Vocal Music and Penmanship. Exams run 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All new applicants must pass to be eligible. G. Bond, Supt, Wed-Fri.
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College Avenue
Cable
G. Bond
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claim by Cheney Co
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason witnesses the oath dated December 6. The advertisement urges internal use and bloodStream action claiming the cure affects the whole system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Gleason
Frew
Cheney
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Western Union
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Marietta
Aristides Reynolds
Miss Tomlin
Winder
Jennings
Walker
Atlanta
Messrs. Morghon
Griffeth
Dr. Thornton
Broadway Jones
Ensigh Malcolm Forton
Norfolk
William Snelling
Col
C. M. Snelling
Miss Gaither
Lucy Cobb
Horace Ritchie
Gainesville
J. T. Telford
James Camak
Augusta
Mr. M. Rich and Family
W. D. Griffeth
H. M. Meaders
Maysville
M. F. Matthews
Georgia Medical Association
Robert Franklin
Savannah
A. B. Rowe
University
Carl Gaye
Mrs Coleman
Prince Avenue
Hamilton McWhortier
Sallie McWhorter
Hot Springs
Ark
Mra. Landra
Patterson, N. J
Claud Fountain
Athens Red Cross
Paramount Picture
John W. Chancey
Toccoa Bank
Great Mass Meeting of Colored Citizens
Morton's Theater
AT the Strand
ELITE
Kathlyn Williams Morosco-Pallas
Theater Petrons
Drinic Chero
Lola Pete Ee Sqgood
M. E. Church
City Schools
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