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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1916

Page

6

The Cheat shines at Elite with Fanny Ward

The Elite screens The Cheat with Fanny Ward tomorrow in a dramatic tale of modern temptation and social life. Strand Theater in New York hails the film as one of the best yet. the story includes fraught scenes with a Red Cross fund, a brash Long Island social set, and dramatic punishment.

Fanny Lasky-Paramount Fanny Ward Strand Theater New York Lasky Company Long Island Red Cross Strand Company Jesse L. Lasky Fannie Ward Paramount Paramount Pictures

Let Katy Do It: A Modern Cinderella in a Triangle Play

The Fine Arts Triangle presents Let Katy Do It a blend of comedy and melodrama featuring a modern Cinderella who takes her charges to Mexico. The tale mixes variety and contrast with thrills and laughs in an engaging stage piece.

Katy Tully Marshall Ralph Lewis David W. Griffith Keystone Sam Bernard The Keystoners New Fine Arts Triangle Mexico

Tully Marshall and Sam Ad

A breezy and charming summary notes the two lead child actors Tully Marshall and Sam Ad in a pleasant scene filled with humor and lively school events, culminating in a stirring climax as part of a community program.

Oae

My Lady's Slipper at Vitagraph theater

Vitagraph presents My Lady's Slipper a Blue Ribbon Feature starring Anne Stewart and Earle Williams with Ralph Ince directing. The 18th century Paris romance praised as the era of love by Balzac is highlighted as a standout production promising strong box office appeal in Athens.

Anite Stewart Earle Williams ELITE Vitagraph Yeyrus Townsend Brady Anita Stewart Earle Williams Ralph Ince Balzac Cyrus Townsend Brady Anne Stewart Athens

Cascarets Promises Quick Relief From Headache and Constipation

An old advertisement touts Cascarets as best for headaches biliousness sick stomach sour stomach and constipation. It claims the product cleanses the stomach removes undigested food reduces bile in the liver and flushes waste matter overnight with a 10 cent box.

For Sale Tennessee Horses Mares and Mules

For sale several Tennessee horses mares and mules including blocky built mare mules and chunky brood mares. Prices range from 35 to 350 dollars. Also fine young jacks or trades for other stock offered by Ralph Walker at Frank Allgood's Stables Clayton Street Sto liw.

Tennessee South Jack Ralph Walker Frank Allgood Clayton St

Catarrh Cure Promoted with Blood Purifiers

An advertisement touts internal Catarrh Cure claiming to reach the disease’s seat in the blood. It asserts a two-component formula of tonics and blood purifiers, promises mucous-surface action, testimonials, and nationwide distribution with Toledo Ohio as a contact.

Hall Toledo Ville

Franklin Springs Site Proposed for State Drug Clinic

Clarke county representative Brown traveled to Atlanta to offer the Franklin Springs plant to the State Board of Health as a suitable site for a state drug addiction sanitarium. The legislature has appropriated 10000 for the project and site selection is pending. The 100 acre property includes hotels, waterworks, electric lights, springs and room for a facility with potential benefits to Athens businesses.

Athens

Citizens Training Camp address by Capt Johnston urged

Capt. Gordon Johnston, aide to General Wood, spoke to the university community about the Citizens' Training Camp. He said 75,000 officers would be needed for a potential army of 1.5 million and that the Chattanooga camp would train future officers in a few weeks. He urged graduates and undergrads to devote four to five weeks next summer to the camp. A fuller report will follow in the Banner.

Gordon Johnston General Wood Army of the United States Plattsburg U. S Chattanooga South Johnston

Wheel Warns of Imminent Accident Near Trestle

A Georgia passenger train halted at a yards edge when a wheel on the day coach appeared to be nearly detached. The crew stopped before crossing the long trestle and moved the crowded passengers to the station in baggage cars, preventing a probable disaster.

Georgia

Bostwick Defeats Appalachee in Low-Scoring Tilt

Bostwick High School basketball beat Appalachee 17 to 6 after trailing 3 to 5 at halftime. Coach used scrubs first half, then two regulars entered the lineup for the final score. Upcoming games include Monroe Highs February 7 and Madison Highs February 13 with district showdowns.

Bostwick High School Appalachee Bostwick Monroe Madison

Athens Highs to Play Madison at Y W C A Court

Athens Highs face Madison basketball tomorrow night at the Y W C A court. The lineup lists players including Jackson and Byrd at key positions with Adams and Funkenstein among the centers and forwards in the provable roster.

Athens Madison

Lineman Killed in S A L Rail Car Crash Near Cleveland

W P Cheek a Western Union lineman died instantly when a rail motor car struck a dog crossing the track near the 205 mile post Cleveland on the S A L between Athens and Bogart. E R Harris survived as the car overturned causing severe injuries. Cheek 25 or 28, had worked six years and his body was sent to Toccoa after burial arrangements in Athens.

Cheek Athens Bernstein Brothers Bastanelle Toccoa

Funeral of Dr Jas Lumpkin Held at First Presbyterian

Yesterday morning at 11 o clock the funeral of Dr James M Lumpkin was conducted at the First Presbyterian Church where he long served as elder. The service praised a life of gentleness patience devotion to duty and honesty. Interment followed at Oconee Cemetery.

First Presbyterian Church James M. Lumpkin Hill Oconee Cemetery

Veterans' Meeting Postponed for Manassas Talk

The Cobb Delaney Camp of Veterans met yesterday morning. After the funeral of Dr Lumpkin at 11 o clock the group adjourned to attend Manassas battle discussion at the city hall.

J. M. Lumpkin Cobb Delaney Dr. Lumpkin Manassas

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Flite Theatre Paramount Corporation Elite Theatre Atlanta Grand Opera House Kansas City Paramount Corp New York City Paramount Pictures Corp Wm. Andlauer Benton Theater Kansas City Feature Film Co A. D. Flintom, Pres Ward Mark Strand Theater Co Max Spiegel Lasky Valeska Suratt Fatty Mabel Roscoe Arbuckle Mabel Normand Roscoe Arbuche Jane Gabern Samad Franklin Springs Ghizens Jackson Ae Woithatty, Co. Forward Rawson Adams Funkenstein Byrd Ve Griffin Cleveland Jas. Lumpkin First Presbyterian Oconee Veterans’ Meeting
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