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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
4
Athens paper reflects on Christmas season with social remarks and light commentary. Mentions cotton prices, the Jim Smith case in transit through New Orleans toward Georgia, Georgia pig clubs gaining national attention, and a plea to improve the Rest Room for women and children.
The state faces several proposals for Atlanta’s old depot area. The city may push an overhead plaza, or cover tracks for large commercial buildings to be leased. Public interest centers on the Western and Atlantic road itself, with growing sentiment against any sale of the line.
The article urges widespread paper conservation to curb rising demand and wastage. It cites excessive wrapping and excessive printing by government and private entities, notes a northern movement, and calls for general, ongoing efforts to keep paper supply ample and prices reasonable.
The article notes Christmas presents for soldiers overseas and on the Mexican border. It highlights Georgia sending thousands of boxes to troops, stressing how homes in the state will keep their soldiers in memory during the holiday season.
The speaker reflects on sameness and renewal as life cycles repeat with a continual sense of seasonal return. Fresh blooms symbolize enduring vitality and a hope for brighter existence beyond present limits.
The article invites all to attend tonight's gathering in the gymnasium and bath departments and dormitory rooms. The same committee from last Friday will be on hand, Morris' orchestra will provide music, and the women's auxiliary will serve refreshments.
S M Perry of Nashville Tennessee recounts three years of suffering from swollen stomach chest pains and indigestion before taking Tanlac. He credits six bottles with restoring appetite strength and sleep and notes he now weighs twenty five pounds more and feels well enough to whistle to work. Tanlac is sold by Citizens' Pharmacy Ath ens and Kroner Co Winterville.
Knights of Keystone Chapter R A M No 1 schedule a Tuesday evening convocation at 8 o clock. A Royal Arch Degree will be conferred by a special team followed by a banquet and speeches. Companions and visitors are urged to attend promptly and meet with us.
Will Johnson was arrested yesterday afternoon after a report from a Black man that his coat was stolen. Police found a cache of coat parts shoes drummers’ cases and other items. Johnson, from Wilken, had ankle shackle marks and had been released from a gang four months ago.
A roundup of potential candidates from Clarke, Walton and surrounding counties for the late congressman’s seat. Names include Albert Foster, H M Holden, Charles H Brand, J Y Carthers, Thomas J Shackelford, L C Brown, and T W Rucker with calls and civic support noted.
The Young Harris Memorial church welcomed Rev. A J Sears as new pastor at both services on Sunday. Formerly pastor of the Otanes Street church, he is remembered for his character, service, and friendship. Hundreds, including nonmembers, rejoiced at his return to Athens.
Scores of Franklin County residents traveled to Athens on Sunday for the funeral services of Congressman Tribble. Tribble was born and raised in the county where his father served as an honored official and where Mrs Tribble’s family resided for years.
The funeral for Robert Cole, a prominent African American liveryman, will be held tomorrow at 2:20 PM from Ebenezer Baptist Church on Broad Street, conducted by Rev. J. H. Horton. Cole was well regarded in his community and his death from apoplexy occurred Sunday.
Railway timetable lists Seaboard Air Line numbers 11 17 6 29 30 and 6 18 12 with scheduled departures from early morning to night. Several times appear garbled or mistyped, including 5 63 p.m. and 11 45 poem.
Effective September 3 1916 Georgia Railroad schedule for Athens shows trains 60 53 64 51 53 65 with daily and Sunday service details. Lodge directory lists St Elmo Knights of Pythias Williams Knights Odd Fellows and Masons meetings with locations and officers in Athens.
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