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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1916

Page

6

Announcements for Solicitor General and Local Candidacies

A river of pledges and requests for votes runs through a Clarke County notice. John B. Gamble seeks a second term as Solicitor General of the Western Circuit pledging crime suppression and law enforcement, while L. C. Brown, Toombs Dubose, and A Von Der Lidth announce bids for state legislature and Congress under Democratic party rules.

State Democratic Executive Committee Western Circuit Circui Democratic Party A. von der Lidth

Democratic primary candidates seek party support in Georgia

The document lists several candidates and notes for the Democratic primary. 8 J Tribble and Thomas J Brown announce runs for Congress. Co C Stevens and Nat D Arnold seek Senate seats in the 30th district. Arnold adds a pledge to serve diligently if elected. The requests date to February 12, 1916 in Crawford Georgia.

Congress Eighth Thomas J. Brown Senate Georgia Nat D. Arnold

Washington Stems Monroe’s Winning Athens Luck Streak

Washington shut out Monroe in a 1 hour 54 minute game with three base hits and one stolen base by Thrasher. Offensively Washington stranded seven men while Monroe left four on base as Osteen fanned five and Hollingsworth seven. Attendance reached 1,000 with Lamar Ham behind the plate.

Thrasher Hollingsworth Osteen Washington Monroe Hollinsgworth Wills Lamar Ham

End Summer Colds Relief With Pine Tar Honey

Advertises Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a cure for head congestion runny nose and cough. Claims soothing balsams clear airways and speed recovery with daily use and leftover medicine kept as cough and cold insurance.

Dr. Bell

Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Calm Cough Relief

Advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Discovery as a remedy for hacking coughs. It claims over 40 years of use, soothing pine tar balm, easing irritated airways, loosening mucus, and preventing coughing while aiding natural sleep and recovery.

Dr. King

Lodge Directory Listing Multiple Fraternal Bodies

St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8:30 in Castle Hall Jester Building Clayton Street. Williams Lodge No 15 I O O F meets Mondays in Odd Yellowfall Max Joseph Building. Athens BPOE No 790 meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at lodge quarters Broad and Lumpkin. Geo B Davis Camp 292 W O W meets Wednesdays in Woodmen Hall Max Joseph Building. Glenn Lodge No 75 I O O F meets Tuesdays in Odd Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building. Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F A A M meets Thursdays in Masonic Hall Max Joseph Building Clayton Street.

St. Elmo Lodge K. of P Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Jester Building Clayton Street Troy Beatty C. C Athens Lodge Quarters Corner Broad Lumpkin Sts B. F. Tuck E. R. G. H. Palmer Sec Geo. B. Davis Woodmen Hall Max Joseph W. F. Dobbs Glenn Lodge Odd Fellows A. M. Center N. G Harry Davis Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 Masonic Hall Max. Joseph Building J. H. M’kinnon W. Um G. Quinn Gee

Legislature adjourns after busy session ends term work

The Georgia legislature completed its term with votes on key bills. The Neill primary measure faced a likely veto. a state auditor bill failed. education and compulsory attendance bills advanced or passed, while the Western and Atlantic railroad leasing bill and other measures also moved through both houses.

Neill House Redwine Fayette Senate Atlanta Anderson Jenkins R. Edwards Sheppereé Sumter Vo Pt Muccette Eariely Burwell Whea Western & Atlantic Georgia Clay Sumter Arnold Adjutant General A Arnold Nash Adjutant General's Office Simte Wheatley Ard Western and Atlantic Savannah Capitol Mr. Wheatley Blackburn Wohlwender Muscogee Smith Dade Cincinnati Southern Railroad Atkinson Adams Akin Boykin Burnside Dobbs Eakes Fagen Fletcher Gil Coolst Haralson Vorden Lawrence Stoval Thomas Tison Trammell Ward End Walker Bonner Bucharan Warvison Minter Moon McCrory Meverland McLaughlin Paulk Wauwilk Peacock Tracy Wren Whch South Georgia Mouner Macon Udavar Fagan Gillis Ifclen L’avik Pickett P'ickett Stovl Thomas McFarland Melacghna Emith Rockledge Cincinnati Southern Railway W. & A. Railroad Bow

Voile Frock In Old Rose and Gray with Lace Trim

A bordered voile dress features puffed sleeves with lace frills and satin bows. The pattern Pictorial Review Waist No. 6745 fits 34 to 46 inch bust and requires 6 yards of 40 inch voile for medium size. Skirt No. 6623 covers 22 to 32 inch waist, price 15 cents.

Pictorial Review

Wedding Gown Details and Yardage From Pictorial Review

The description outlines a bride’s autumn gown with a short bouffant skirt and draped satin bodice, featuring chiffon layers and satin side frills. It specifies fabric requirements for medium size and lists waist measurements, sleeve details, and a price of 15 cents for pattern No. 5662 plus skirt No. 6823 with given waist sizes.

Pictorial Review

Clarkesville Church receives memorial organ

A Clarkesville church commemorates its 6th anniversary of dedication with a gift of an organ from the late Julia Wales Erwin or “Mrs Jules Wales Wilson” family. The inscription honors her as the church’s first baptized child and recalls her family ties to Clarkesville and Winterville.

Clarkesville Athens Julia Wales Wilson Alexander S. Erwin John T. Pittard Winterville Robert McMillan Garnett MecMillan Atlanta Georgia Clarkesville Presbyterian Church Julia Wales Erwin Zion Heaven Jules Wales Wilson

Delightful Swimmin Chaperoned by Mrs Gentry at Campus

Alumni Building hosts a three hour pool swim for members including Miss Ruby Weatherly Miss Lynn Chandler Miss Annie Mae Aue Miss Ruby Booth Miss Joanna Gibson and others. Dr Brown led a district medical meeting while Rev Cartledge leaves for Atlanta on vacation. Dewey Miller returns home after extended East visits.

Gentry and Clarke W. A Oetell Ruby Lynn Weatherly Jon Clarl Brown Annie Carl- Mae Aue Ruby Booth Nolds Sey ‘Chandler Lilly Rey Joanna Gibson C. Merman M. J. Deimer ML Wesod

Firmest Friendships in Adversity

A brief aphorism notes that strong bonds form in shared hardship, comparing iron uniting in flame to friendships forged through mutual struggle. The quotation from Colton emphasizes resilience and loyalty emerging from trial.

Colton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Monroe, Ga John B. Gamble Clarke County Co Perticas Ring L. C. Brown Toombs Dubose J. Tribble Co. C. Stevens Crawford, Ga Lodge Directory Wm. H. Thompson Marguerite Clark Eliterature Ming A Stewart B. Brown Royston Dr. Brown District Medical Association Mrs. J. D. Bradwell Mountains North S. J. Cartledge Central Presbyterian Church Dewey Miller New York Gotham East
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