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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1915
Page
8
Effective Sunday December 12 the Georgia Railroad alters the morning schedule between the city and Augusta Train 50 departs at 8 30 a m replacing the 8 55 a m departure Train 51 arrives at Athens at 12 30 p m instead of 1 30 p m daily except Sunday Train 57 arrives at 12 M instead of 1 00 p m
A vintage ad urges urgent care for throat chest troubles and promotes Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a soothing antiseptic remedy. It claims the mixture loosens phlegm and destroys germs, with a 25 cent price at druggists.
Local notes promote Lipscomb's Insurance and Equitable Life with T L Mitchell, John L Arnold wallpaper sales, Adams Market offerings, fresh seafood, and fruit cake orders. Nearby services include auto ads, glass installation, rental housing, marble and painting supplies. Lost purse near Costa’s to Columbia Tailoring. reward offered. One lot near courthouse for sale via Belt Brothers Marble Co. phone 996.
The Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits compounded January 1 and July 1, with deposits from $1.00 upward. Also includes notices about rent, sales, loans, and local business ads from Athens, Georgia.
Reverend J A Sykes of Nashville testifies that since using Tanlac his wife, Mrs. Sykes, recovered from a ten month illness marked by stomach and kidney troubles and nervous breakdown. Within a week she sat up and began duties, appetite returned, and strength improved. Tanlac sold by Citizens' Pharmacy in Athens.
Local residents share visits and travels in Athens and nearby towns. Mrs. Tom Sorrells hosts in Athens, Mrs. Jane Edwards visits Bob Edwards, and Robert Edwards recovers from illness. Also mentions Mr. H. T. Aiken’s business trip and Mrs. Will Griffeth’s weekend in Athens. Advertisements promote Dr King’s New Life Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets for digestion.
Tomorrow afternoon at 4 in the Colonial Theater a mass meeting will hear Col. Thomas B. Felder Dr. Geo W Eich elberger and W S Witham speak on Georgia's imperiled Athens and the law enforcement push. The Y M C A men’s meeting is shortened to a song service from 3:30 to 4:00.
Eugene Walter’s drama unfolds in Judd Tolliver’s cabin with June Tolliver hiding her lover Dave as Berkley’s wounded comrade is carried in. Jack presses for surrender while Mr Walter crafts a tense clash of love and duty. Will Culhane's company highlights costumes and scenery as My O’Connor stars as June Tolliver at Colonial on the 17th.
Miss Chelser Saye, 63, died yesterday at 148 Poplar Street after a lengthy illness. Funeral from Lane's Chapel at 3:30 PM with Dr Hill and Revs Jones and Lord officiating. Interment in Oconee Cemetery. Pallbearers named. she leaves relatives in Atlanta. She was a Presbyterian and described as a devout Christian.
The Colonial presented its first moving picture of the season with a matinee and evening showing of William Foxs Carmen starring Theda Bara. The film drew praise for its splendid quality and a new star in the role. Next weeks offering is Battle Cry Peace. January pictures include Geraldine Farrar in Temptation and more announcements to follow. Fresh produce and confections from O Warr alls and O Farrells accompany the feature page.
Mr B A Bailey joins the Scout troop as a new recruit and will join the afternoon hike from high school grounds at 3 p m. The event marks a valuable addition to the boy world as the troop prepares for their first outing.
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