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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1916

Page

14

Beautiful Life Of Mrs Lampkin Noted In Gainesville

The Gainesville Herald records the death of Mrs Susan M Lampkin widow of Athens businessman H Lampkin aged 88 on December 19 1916. A devout Methodist, her Christian benevolence and refined character inspired many. Funeral services were held at 2 PM yesterday at her residence conducted by Rev G M Eakes and Dr J E Hampton with interment at Alta Vista. Survived by daughters Mary Safestron and D F Patman and son Dr Lampkin and others including Napoleon Columbus Lampkin and Mrs Florence G Edge. she was mother to several.

Gainesville Suzan Lampkin Athens Susan M. Lankin Lampkin M. H. Lampkin T. P. Martin S. Bradford Street Methodist Church Earth Heaven Christ Mrs. Lampkin G. M. Eakes First Methodist Church J. E. Hampton First Baptist Church Alta Vista Cemetery

Christmas Exercises at Free Methodist Church

A Christmas program at the Free Methodist chapel on Christmas night at 7 15 features singing prayers dialogues and recitations by children including Nora Bell Davis Mildred Childers Ralph Herring Mattie Lee Vincent Edward Smith Frank Beavers and Beatrice White. The program opens with The Wondrous Story and continues with items by the primary class and five little girls ending with Our Christmas Offering by Elizabeth Winn.

Free Methodist H.E. Juhlin Nora Bell Davis Mildred Childers Ralph Herring Mattie Lee Vincent Edward Smith Frank Beavers Gladstone Duncan Lillie Holmes Armnie Dick Beatrice White Christine Beavers Florence Dick Mises Ruby Saye Elizabeth Winn

Seaboard Air Line Holiday Rates and Schedules Call

Seaboard Air Line Railway Commercial offices invite inquiries for Christmas holiday rates and schedules. Contact details and office availability vary by region, with freight and passenger services outlined for year end travel and shipments. Please call for current tariffs, seasonal timetables, and booking requirements.

Seaboard Air Line Railway

Jefferson's Doctor Receives a Ford Coupe From 143 Donors

Special to the Banner. Jefferson GA December 22. Dr S J Smith, longtime physician, is presented with a handsome Ford coupelet with starter rims and chains by 143 friends and supporters in recognition of his 30 years of service to the community. Contributions come from many residents including Applebys, Burrows, Carruths, and Johns, totaling substantial funds for the gift.

Jefferson, Ga J. Smith W. T. Appleby A. C. Appleby Fred Brooks A. H. Brooks Sam Bennett C. L. Bryson J. H. Boggs Mark Bailey J. L. Bailey W. A. L. Blackstock A. C Brown Sam J. Bell L. M. Cartledge Ed P. Churchwell M.W. Carruth Harvie Carruth Mrs Judson Carruth Lucinda Carruth J. Z. Carter Easter Crawford Dowdy C. Y. Daniel Daniel A. D. Daniel W. H. Deavours J. M. Dial J. R. Duke L. M. Dadisman Styles Dadisman L W. Etheridge D. C. J Elder L. F. Elrod Frary Elrod, Jr J. D. Ellington T. A. Evans H. S. Fite Mra Effie Flanigan G. W. Guffin J. A.garrison T. C. Garrison J. Ih. Glenn J. 1. Gregory Frank Glosson C. O. Hunt Homer Hancock Claude Hancock Miss Ruble Hancock F.P. Holder W. F. Head Miss Minute W. B. Hardman Ulla G. Hardeman J. C. Head N. O. Hanson M. G. Henderson N. A. Harrison J. F. Harrison J. O. Harrison Lona May Harrison L. B. Henry W. D. Holliday J. L. Harris C. L. Harris M. M. Harris Lou Isbell L. E. Isbell L. H. Isbell L. B. Is

Christmas Cheer Drive Urges Early Deliveries

The Christmas Good Cheer Committee and YMCA boys are reminded to bring clothing and provisions to the Association building today before 12 o'clock to be divided among twelve to thirteen needy families. A Sunday 3:30 PM gathering will transport the gifts to the families, with chairmen eager for all boys on every committee to attend.

Young Men's Christian Association Association Associaton

Oldest Banks County Official Retires After Fifty Years

Commerce Ga Dec 22 Hon Thos F Hill ordinary of Banks county Georgia will on January 1 1917 voluntarily retire from public office after more than fifty years of service He has served as tax receiver ordinary and state senator contributing to notable legislation During retirement he will pass into private life surrounded by relatives and many friends

Commerce Thos. F. Hill Banks County Georgia Judge Hill Banke County Jude Hill

Dean's Kidney Pills Ad Claims Quick Relief

An Athens reader lauds Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and rheumatic pains. She describes dull kidney aches, dizziness, headaches, and drowsiness improving after using the product from Palmer & Sons' Drug store. Price listed as 60 cents at dealers. Yester-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. C. In ad copy tone.

Dean R. E. Bailey Barrow 8A Athens Palmer & Sons Mra. Bailey Yester-Milburn Co Prope Buffalo N. C

Family credits Black Draught for health and relief

McDuff Virginia report quotes Mrs. J B Whittaker praising Thedford s Black Draught as the best family medicine for health across ages. She says it prevents sickness in her household and aids digestion, headaches, stomach trouble, and similar symptoms, noting the product is plant based and widely used for over 70 years with many beneficiaries.

Thedford N.C To

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