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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1916

Page

6

Western Circuit political announce ments seek Solicitor General seat

A crowded slate of notices from Georgia voters outlines campaigns for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit. P Cooley and W O Dean announce candidacies, with Dean's entry noting party committee actions and district scope. John B Gamble seeks reelection in office, stressing crime suppression and court service. Thomas J Brown announces candidacy for Congress in the Eighth District. NAT D Arnold and C O Stevens announce Senate bids in the 50th and 30th districts respectively. A testimonial ad for Foley's Honey and Tar caps the page.

Western Circuit P. Cooley State Democratic Executive Committee Solicitor General’s Office Senate Georgia Nat D. Arnold

Lodge Directory Listings and Notices

Local fraternal orders meet weekly at various halls in Max Joseph Building Clayton street and surrounding blocks. Williams Lodge No 15 J O O F meets Mondays J Ake Joel N G and J A Mealor R 8 Athens B P O E No 790 meets Wednesdays 830 p m corner Broad and Lumpkin streets Classic City Council No 375 U C T meets first and third Saturdays K of P Hall Jester Building Clayton street Geo B Davis Camp 292 W O W meets Wednesdays 8 p m Woodmen Hall Max Joseph Building St Elmo Lodge K of P No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays 8 pm Castle Hall Tester Building Clayton street Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F A M meets Thursdays Masonic Hall Clayton street Modern Woodmen Camp No 16108 meets second and fourth Fridays 816 p m Woodmen Hall Max Joseph Building J G Booth Clerk Plus small ads for liver tonics and Chamberlains tablets offerings.

Classic City Council P. Hall Jester Building Clayton Street I. A. Bradberry John Roberts Geo. B. Davis Woodmen Hall Max Joseph St. Elmo Lodge K. of P Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Tester Aaron Cohen C. C T. H. Nickerson K. of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 Masonic Hall Clayton. Street J. H. M’kinnon W. M. Kind. G. Quinn Modern Woodmen of America Woodmen ‘Hall J. G. Booth

Safe and Sure Home Remedy Endorsed by P A Efird

P A Efird of Conejo California writes that Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is the best cough medicine for his family and customers. He notes it cures severe colds and chest troubles without opiates, warning against careless coughs that weaken the system and invite serious illness.

LaGrippe F. G. Prevo Bedford Ind Foley H. R. Palmer & Sons Adv P. A. Efird Conejo Calif Palmer Foley & Co Chicago Ill H.R. Palmer & Sons

Freckles at the Colonial Monday Evening

The Colonial screens Gene Stratton Porter’s Freckles as a song play with strong cast and songs. The tale of a nameless waif and the theme of choosing right amid temptation promises captivating action and moral value next Monday night.

Gene Stratton-Porter Treckles Roadway Amusement Company

Two Laymen to Conduct Two Services at Young Harris Church

In Rev. V. P. Scoville’s absence due to travel in South Georgia, Young Harris Memorial M. E. Church East Corner Boulevard and Chase Street will host two laymen. Chancellor Barrow leads the 11 o'clock service and W. T. Forbes conducts the 7:30 p.m. service with Sunday School at 9:45 led by Geo. T. Young. public invitation extended.

Young Harris Church Young Harris Memorial Church V. P. Scoville South Georgia Young Harris Memorial M. E South Corner Boulevard Chase Street W. P. Scoville Geo. T. Young Barrow W. T. Forbes

New York Cotton Market Opens Amid Nervousness

The market opened with renewed nervousness as May and July futures declined several points after the call, with Liverpool showing steady behavior but offerings increasing. Spot values across cities remained mostly steady to down slightly, while traders awaited southern advices and shifted among months.

New York Associated Press Liverpool Wall Street Athens Atlanta New Orleans Gavannah Norfolk Augusta Houston Memphis Charleston St. Louis Philadelphia Little Rock Dallas Boston Galveston

Professor Park addresses Parent-Teacher Club in Comer

Professor R E Park spoke to the Parent-Teacher Club and visitors at the Comer school auditorium. He stressed that a community’s real assets are the minds of its children and warned that the uneducated face growing disadvantages as conditions change.

R. E. Park Parent-Teacher Club Specia Comer Park

Train delays to accommodate Birth of a Nation visit

Central of Georgia Railway will hold the Ath ens train at 5 15 p m for thirty minutes on Friday and Saturday afternoons February 18 and 19 to serve patrons visiting Athens to see The Birth of a Nation.

Athens Central of Georgia

Grass Fire Attacks Rear Fence. Fire Dept Contained

A grass fire at the Jennings residence on Franklin street was tackled by the fire department at 1 o clock yesterday. High winds fueled the blaze near a fencing panel before it was controlled. The occupant reported feeling well afterward.

Mr. Jennings Franklin Street

Mules for Sale at West Clayton Street Stables

Seller advertises mules aged 4 to 6 years, weighing 900 to 1300 pounds, available for sale with guarantee. Location listed as West Clayton Street, F. Y., promising quality stock and inviting buyers to view.

West Clayton St. F. Y

Grain of corn kills five year old in Georgia

In Gainesville on February 18 a five year old boy, Moody Bennett, died after a grain of corn lodged in his throat. Medical help failed to save him and his body was laid to rest at Cross Roads church at 11 o clock. The Bennetts share their sorrow with many friends.

Gainesville Henry Bennnett Little Moody Bennett Cross Roads Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chas. Stern Company W. O. Dean Monroe, Ga John B. Gamble Congress Democratic Executive Committee Thomas J. Brown C. O. Stevens Crawford, Ga Lodge Directory Lodge Quarters Broad and Lumpkin Streets O B. S. Dobbs E. R. Geo. H. Palmer W. F. Dobbs A. Hill Dr King New Life Tawlas Stateen Ales Ampos de Wis Reace Santie Cscs Sesce Oeoee Oetas Fo Eves Bocce Tate Colonial Theatre D. W. Griffith History Steen Dixon the McGregor Company Orr’s Athens Business College S$. P. Orr Wray St Athens, Ga Green & Michael Southern Mutual Building Loan Department Central OF Georgia Railway A. Francis Zenith Kas H.R. Palmer& Sons
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