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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1916

Page

2

Believing Thomas Mott Osborne at Ossining

A verse tribute recalls Thomas Mott Osborne who resigned as Ossining prison warden and championed reforms at Sing Sing, aided by the Mutual Welfare League. The poem contrasts past brutality with his steadfast belief in reform and humane justice.

Thomas Thomas Mott Osborne New York State Ossiningsi Mutual Welfare League Sing Sing Edwin Markham Ossining

Not-a-Chance Club Meets at Milledge Avenue Hostess Home

Miss Natalie Bocock hosted a social gathering of the Not-a-Chance Club yesterday morning at her Milledge avenue residence. Members enjoyed a pleasant morning with work bags and a delicious salad course in a cordial informal event.

Natalie Bocock Milledge Avenue Misses Mir

Catholic Bazaar and Parish Events Highlight Local Calendar

The Catholic Bazaar runs December 13 and 14 at the Gas Shop with a musical program on opening evening and tickets 35 cents for the musicale and oyster supper. Women associated with Emmanuel church aird their parish activities while Lucy Cobb Institute pupils present a December 12 program featuring pieces by Tarkington Wilde Daly and Noyes among others.

E. C. McEvoy Costa's Oratory Lucy Cobb Institute Booth Tarkington Josephine Balfour Oscar Wilds Katharine Hand Dead Pussy Cat Angel Marshall da Spreeg T. A. Daly Yvonne du Mont Woodticks Ben King Cornelia Ab

Mrs. Charles Phinizy Host Dance for Miss Louise Mays

Mrs. Charles Phinizy will entertain with a dance at the Augusta Country Club on the evening of December 27, inviting Miss Louise Mays among attendees.

Louise Mays Charles Phinizy Augusta’ Herald

Means–James wedding celebrated at Elko home

Miss Sarah Means and Mr. William E. James Jr were married Wednesday at the Means home in Elko. Rev Beals officiated as bridesmaids Anna Drew and Louise James entered to Mendelssohn. The couple plans a honeymoon to Tampa and Washington Ga before Mr James resumes business duties. Out of town guests attended from Athens Macon Perry Unadilla Tifton and nearby areas.

Beals A. C. Pate Carrie Poole Mendelsshon An’nle Drew Louise James Childs James Postell Tifton

Chapter C. D. meeting and YWCA notice ahead of holidays

Emmanuel Guild Chapter C D meets Mrs C D Flanigen at 4 PM this afternoon in the last pre holiday gathering. YWCA urges prompt 1916 report and paid memberships while pledges and building fund settlements are due by January.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Athens Christian Church Mary Harris Armor C. D Emmanuel Guild C.D. Flanigen Young Women's Christian Association Athens Association Emmanuel Church Guild H. J. Rowe

Alabama Woman to Wed Earl Curzon Ex Viceroy

London reports the engagement of Earl Curzon of Kedleston former viceroy of India to Mrs Grace Elvina Duggan widow of Alfred Duggan of Buenos Ayres The Alabama native has three children and her marriage date has not been announced Earl Curzon is a widower who earlier married Mary Victoria Lester.

Alabama Earl Curzon London Kedleston India Grace Elvina Duggan Alfred Duggan Buenos Ayres Duggan J. Munro Hinds Brazil Mary Victoria Levi 2. Lester Chicago Washington Lady Curzon

D A R Meeting Thursday At Regent’s Home

The Elijah Clarke Chapter D A R will meet Thursday at 4 o clock with Regent Mrs Julius Talmadge hosting at her Prince Avenue residence. Mrs B Yow of Lavonia and other club women will attend, followed by a social meeting after the business portion.

Sam Funkenstein Bridge Club B. Yow Lavonia Elijah Clarke Julius Talmadge Prince Avenue

Visitors Gather at Winder and Surrounding Towns

Messrs Allen Carrington James Costa Howard Fleming Reuben Cain Melvin Wilson Chas Costa Chas Weatherly Fred Costa and Will Bone visited Winder on Sunday. Messrs Howard Abney R M Anderson and Douglas Anderson spent Sunday with friends in Statham. Mrs James Jarrett of Jefferson visited yesterday. Dr J P Proctor is hunting in Virginia.

Sam Bell Pauline Marlow Jefferson City Allen Carrington James Costa Howard Fleming Reuben Cain Melvin Wilson Chas Costa Weatherly Fred Costa Will Bone Winder Messrs Howard Abney R. M. Anderson Douglas Anderson Statham James Jarrett J. P. Proctor Virginia

Amusements listings note multiple Strand and Elite programs

The page outlines a slate of film showings for Strand and Elite venues including Fairbanks, Kerrigan, Suratt, La Badie, Keenan, Ulrich, Kellred, Mme Petrova, and Chaplin across Tuesday to Saturday. It also references post election cartoons featuring Mr. Wilson reacting to the campaign and alleged frauds in close contests.

Strand Mme. Petrova Charlie Chaplin Liberty Wilson

Nervous Women Promise Relief From Constipation

Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets as a quick relief for nervousness caused by constipation. Claims the tablets ease the condition and improve digestion and says they are obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlain’s

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