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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1915
Page
5
The Y M C A in Athens invites all boys to a 3:30 pm closing meeting. Miss Millie Rutherford will speak on True Greatness to inspire local youths after a large turnout earlier in the year. Committee members Morton Hodgson John Kelly and Abit Nix praise the effort and urge at least 100 boys to attend Sunday.
Advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a fast relief for rheumatic pain and inflamed joints. It claims almost instant soothing of hot tender swelling and promises relief within minutes. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with a money back satisfaction guarantee.
In Americus on April 23, John J. Eagan was chosen president of the Georgia Sunday School Association. The article lists a full slate of officers including vice presidents, treasurer, secretaries, and an extensive executive committee with members from Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Macon, and many other Georgia towns. A central committee will handle urgent business for the executive group.
West End Baptist revival continues with four preachers scheduled tomorrow Sunday. Rev Wilson preaches at 11 am, Rev Wallace at 3 pm, Rev W M Saye at 8 30 pm, and Rev A L Flury addresses Sunday school at 9 45 am. Attendance has grown and officials expect continued strong interest next week.
An old ad touts Schiffmanns Concentrated Expectorant as harmless and narcotic free, claiming quick cough relief and a money back guarantee if not best. It praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as superior and quotes a Ohio testimonial from Mrs J Boroff Elida about rapid cold and cough relief two years prior. The piece lists local dealers J J Eagan Broughton Wellborn Caldwell Sims and Furlow.
Atlanta April 23 Judge John C Hart State Tax Commissioner files first annual report with Comptroller General Wright showing 1914 Georgia ad valorem property values rose to 953 631 254 from 867 973 737 in 1913 led by a 40 284 822 gain in improved land Fulton county up 10 198 085 and city property up 22 788 423 Banks and surplus up 2 440 146. tax rate reduced from 5 to 4 12 mills. tax assessors urged not to reduce valuations despite unsettled business conditions.
Rev S J Cartledge is to speak to the men of Athens at the New Elite Theater in the final YMCA men’s meeting of the season. The program includes a one hour song service led by the Male Chorus under Prof Vaughn, with the address set for 4 PM on Sunday afternoon.
The first Metro feature shows Orrin Johnson in a five part version of Satan Sanderson at the Colonial. The drama, adapted by Hallie Ermine Rives from the novel, follows Reverend Sanderson and the saga of David Stires Jessica Holmes and Hugh Stires with Johnson in a dual role. Performances begin Monday May 3 with showings at 10:45 am 1:30 pm 4 pm 6:45 pm and 9:30 pm.
Mr C B Nicholson of Maxeys visited this week. Mr Thomas W Reed will be orator at Memorial exercises in Lexington Monday. Mr D C Morena, visiting here, returns to Key West today. Mrs Fulton Warner and children return from Macon after visiting Mrs Wallace Miller. Mr and Mrs Albert Mobley of Monroe here for bankers convention, guests of Mr and Mrs Harvey Stovall. Messrs Lamar Fluker Sam Woods W D Turner were in the city yesterday. Hon S J Tribble of Athens exhibited magic lantern and Washington City scenes to a large audience at the school auditorium.
The first installment of the city tax is due by May 1 to avoid cost and interest. License or special taxes are also due, with cases to be made against delinquents. Pay at city hall now to avoid last day rush.
Investigations show kerosene and linseed oil deter powderpost beetles damaging forest products such as telegraph poles railroad ties and tool handles. Pine forests are linked to relief for coughs with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey offering quick relief for Whooping Cough and other colds. Electric Bitters is promoted as a Spring Tonic.
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