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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1916

Page

3

Churches Schedule Wide August Services Across Athens Area

A consolidated church notices page lists Emmanuel and other area churches with service times. Attendees are invited to morning and evening worship, Sunday school at 9 45, and midweek gatherings. Several pastors and visiting preachers are noted, with August vacation coverage and special sermon topics.

Emmanuel Church First Baptist Church Henry. W. Battle D. D J. W. Lynch Battle Young Harris M. E Bath Corner Boulevard Chase Street W. P. Scoville George T. Young Oconee Street Methodist Church Enoch W. Jones J. A. Bell West End Baptist Church R. M. Jennings Tabernacle Baptist Church Will Youngblood E. H. Jennings Christ O. G. Nichols T. A. Henry Camak

Bloodworth announces candidacy for Georgia Court of Appeals

Forsyth Georgia August 26 Special to the Banner O H B Bloodworth of Forsyth announces his candidacy for one of the judgeships on the newly created Georgia court of appeals He was born September 29 1859 in Liberty Hill Pike county and raised in Monroe County He has served as Forsyth mayor legislator solicitor of the Flint circuit and is now attorney for Monroe County and Forsyth He chairs no fewer than several civic roles including president of the County Officers Association of Georgia and is president of the board of trustees for Bessie Tift College His campaign has strong endorsements from the Forsyth bar and Flint circuit bars and his Athens friends expect a strong race

Forsyth O. H. B. Bloodworth Court of Appeals General Assembly Mr. Bloodworth Liberty Hill Pike County High Falls Monroe County Milner High School Gordon Institute University of Georgia Flint Circuit Bessie Tift College County Officers Association of Georgia Bloodworth Flint

Improvements in New Telephone Directory for Athens

The Athens telephone directory will adopt a letter suffix system for party line numbers. Instead of a numerical ring count, calls will use letters J W R M X or Y. The Bell System rolled out the change nationwide to reduce call errors and align with major cities. When the new directory is issued, callers must provide the letter suffix to operators on party lines.

Athens Bell

Carelessness vs Thoughtfulness Debate At Local Churches

Christian Endeavor nights at First Christian and Central Presbyterian churches feature talks on carelessness and thoughtfulness. Central Presbyterian hosts at 8 15 led by Miss Nora Sage with Ina Penland presenting. Christian church session at 7 30 led by Miss Mae Andli Chandler with Clarence Smith on Definition of Thoughtfulness and Ina Perry on Causes of Carelessness.

First Christian Central Presbyterian Churches Central Presbyterian Church Nora Sage Ina Penland The Christian Church

Kansas City Welcomes Grand Army Veterans Encampment

Kansas City hosts 15000 to 20000 Civil War veterans for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Many stay in private homes as hotels fill, with ponsoions and a large dance hall for temporary lodging. Scouts guide attendees, and eight auxiliary groups hold meetings during the sessions.

Associated Press Kansas City Ciivil Grand Army of the Republic Pension Bureau Washington E. S. Tieran Boy Scouts James H. Sowerby Dr. Sowerby Dr Sowerby Grand Army The Ladies’ Relief Corps Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Association of Army Nurses of the Daughters of Veterans Sons of Veterans Auxiliary National Association of Naval Veterans National Asociation Union Ex

Calomel vs Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Provides Safe Remedy

An old advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless vegetable substitute for calomel. It claims calomel causes cramps and nausea while Dodson's restores energy, avoids salivation, and suits adults and children, with a 50 cent bottle price and a money-back pledge if unsatisfied.

Dodson

No Clear Opponents in Georgia State Court of Appeals Race

Atlanta August 26 There is a free for all race for the state court of appeals as seven or eight candidates compete for three new seats created by the legislature. No one faces a direct challenger and the three best will win. Alex Stephens is the only candidate with prior race experience. He receives support from friends in that campaign.

Atlanta State Court of Appeals Alex Stephens Stephens

Ideals of Theosophy Explained by Irving S Cooper

Irving S Cooper explained Theosophy to the Theosophical Society convention in St Louis. He argued Theosophy unites science art religion philosophy and sociology and that all religions share a common spiritual core. He urged society to value education through repeated Earthly lives and envision an aristocracy of wisdom over birth or wealth.

Associated Press St. Louis Irving S. Cooper The Theosophical Society Mr. Cooper Earth America

Chafin Taxicab Service Ad at 227 College Avenue

Short classified notice for Chafin Taxicab Service offering reliable taxis with careful drivers. Telephone 840 and address listed at 227 College Avenue.

College Avenue

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised with Reward

The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy for catarrh and claims a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. It notes internal use, promises to strengthen the constitution, and offers testimonials and a Toledo address for F. J. Cheney & Co. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo All

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