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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1916

Page

5

Tallulah Falls Railway seeks higher local freight rates

The Tallulah Falls Railway Company applies to the Railroad Commission of Georgia for authority to increase its local freight rates based on full Class rates. A hearing is set for May 23, 1916 at 10 a.m. in the State Capitol, Atlanta, with interested parties invited to present arguments. The notice is published by order of the Georgia Railroad Commission, signed by H. W. Miller, Vice President.

Theallulah Falls Railway Company Railro Commission of Georgia Cosion State Capitol Atlanta Georgia Railroad Commission of Georgia Tallulah Falls Railway Co H. W. Miller

Harm In Love Stories

A compact opinion notes that love stories set an elegant, poetic pace in courtship that may overwhelm ordinary men and cause harm by the imbalance of expectations and effort.

Miller's Antiseptic Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and various pains with claim of relief after one application. It boasts internal and external use for coughs colds croup sore throat diphtheria and tonsillitis and claims deep penetration. Bottles priced 25c and 50c with money back guarantee sold by H R Palmer and Son.

H.R. Palmer & Son

Ninth District Wins Agr College Field Meet Title

The Ninth District school triumphed in the State Agricultural colleges field meet held at Sanford Field, scoring 21 points to top teams from First Second and Sixth. Wilson led sprints for the Ninth with 100 and 220 yard wins, Ramsey of the Ninth captured pole vault, and Ramsey also placed second in the half mile.

State Agricultural Colleges Sanford Field McClelland Georgia Wilson Philips Burtchnell Sims Ramsey Williams Brinson Cowan Pierce Nessmith Harris Mann Rigon Jennings Wilkes Giles

Auditorium fund near $1000 as Athens business men pledge help

Subscriptions pour in for the summer school auditorium project with under $1000 still needed. Committees led by General Chairman E H Dorsey will report next Wednesday and invite further subscriptions through him or the Chamber of Commerce. The project aims to attract teacher-students to Athens July and August, with local banks and businesses among the contributors.

E. H. Dorsey Chamber of Commerce Athens Georgia National Bank National Bank of Athens Athens Savings Bank Athens Railway & Electric Co L. F. Edwards J .F. Tibbetts Talmadge Wholesale Co L. C. Brown A. G. Dudley Chancellor Barrow Cotton Exchange W. T P. Petropol Fred . Davis

Nor mal School fund list and pledges in Athens

A lengthy list details donations and pledges toward the Normal School fund from individuals and firms such as Wingfield Cash Grocery Co. and Athens Hardware Co., followed by a faculty giving section. Measles and other illnesses prompt ads for Foley’s Honey and Tar and Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey, plus Dr King’s New Life Pills.

W. Odum P. Abelman Wingfield Cash Grocery Co E. H. Dorsey Lee Morris Boley Brothers Frank A. Lipscomb Arnold & Abney J. H. Rucker M. P. O’callaghan Q”Room Frank Postero Mgr W. H. Burger Gardner & Price D. P. Haselton W. E. Jackson E. I. Smith Gamble J. B Costa’s W. A. Skelton R. E. Park R. S. Pond Smith Shoe Co Citizens’ Pharmacy Max Joseph Head & McMahon C. N. Hodgson S. J. Ware Dr. M. T. Summerlin Green & Michael Dorsey Furniture Co H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens Empire Laundry Davison-Nicholson Co Michael Bros Athens Hardware Co Webb-Crawford Co Pitner & Beusse Johnson Shoe Co J. B. Joel Prof C. M. Strahan Dr. T. J. Wooster Ice Company State Normal School J. S. King & Co C .H. Brand Normal School T. E. Hollingsworth Helen Sprout Roberta Hodgson Maude Townsend Sarah Webb Chloe Loyd Mary M. Woods Chloe Allen Agnes Goss Margaret Gibbs Emmie Jones Agnes Eberhardt Emily Bailey Foley

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