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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1913

Page

3

Moody School Adds Hanna May Thomas as English Teacher

Moody Bible Institute expands faculty with Hanna May Thomas of Le Mars Iowa named English teacher. An A B from the University of Nebraska and post graduate English study at Chicago University precede three years teaching in Nebraska high schools and three years at Western Union College.

Moody Bible Institute Hanna May ‘Thomas le Mars Iowa University of Nebraska Chicago University Nebraska Western Union College United Evangelical Church

Preparatory Work Plans Detail Student Assignments

The report notes Miss Thomas will supervise students assigned by the superintendent for both men and women. Advertisement mentions Dr. King's New Discovery for throat and lung relief, urging use and noting endorsements by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Thomas

Temperance Day Observed in Alabama Schools

Special to the Banner reports that February 21 observed as Temperance Day in every Alabama public school under the new law mandating the observance. The event emphasizes temperance education across districts with exercises conducted in multiple venues.

Montgomery Ala Alabama

Col M G Michael Returns From New York Buying Trip

Col M G Michael of Michael Brothers dry goods firm returned from a several week stay in New York. He went to continue spring and summer buying and to secure fall trade items. He connected with importers and plans for upcoming seasons will be more elaborate and varied than before.

Col. M. G. Michael Michael Brothers New York Michael

Licensed 10 Preach Gospel at Baptist Tabernacle

At mid week prayer services J C Awtry was licensed to preach after regular tent meetings. Rev W L Walker of First Baptist Charlotte spoke to the Athens congregation. Plans for a new church building near completion with start around March 15 and funds in sight. Congregation now over 400 members with 350 in Sunday school and nearly 50 in a men’s Bible class. The Tabernacle work is praised for faith energy and persistence.

The Baptist Tabernacle J. C. Awtry W. L. Walker First Baptist Church Charlotte N. C Athens Tabernacle

Court Grants Lenient Sentence In Engagement Ring Theft

In Atlanta Judge S L Roan spared 18 year old George Riley from prison after he confessed to breaking into a home to steal funds to buy an engagement ring for his sweetheart. The judge suspended sentence and ordered a year’s delay with a warning. The victim declined to prosecute after learning Riley’s motive.

Spelal Atlanta S. L. Roan Criminal Division The Superior Court Cncb George Riley Friedman Wiley

Rheumatism Relief Claims Quick Cure in Madison Ad

N B Langley of Madison Wisconsin reports severe rheumatism for five months, unable to turn his head. After using Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism he says pain eased in hours and the rheumatism was completely cured in three days, with return to work. Sold by Citizerns Pharmacy corner Clayton and Jackson streets.

N. B. Langley Madison Wis Citiezns Pharmacy Clayton and Jackson Streets

Iowa Y M C A Convention Opens in Ottumwa

The biennial convention of the Young Men's Christian Association of Iowa opens in Ottumwa with several hundred delegates from city college and railroad branches expected to attend through Sunday. Mothers seek remedies as colds threaten children, warning that repeated illness weakens lungs and vitality.

Ottumwa Young Men's Christian Association of Iowa Chamberlain

Branson to Speak at Layman's Missionary Meet in Memphis

Prof EC Branson of Athens Georgia addresses women missionaries in Memphis Tennessee on the subject The missionary society In the country church during the Layman's Missionary Movement closing sessions. W C Smith of Richmond and Mrs Winsborough of Kansas City outline a plan for a women's auxiliary. Other speakers include H M Sydenstricker and Chris G Dulling.

Memphis Tenn Southern Presbyterian Church Prof. Branson Athens W. C. Smith Richmond Missionary Society W. C. Winsborough Kansas City H. M. Sydenstricker West Point Miss Chris G. Dulling San Antonio Texas

Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief for Indigestion

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast, harmless remedy for indigestion, dyspepsia, and stomach trouble. It claims rapid relief from sour, gassy stomachs and warns against drastic drugs, urging readers to keep a fifty cent case at home for emergencies.

Pape

North Dakota Group Forms in Washington

North Dakota Association of the District of Columbia has completed organizing an association in Washington. The new group brings together North Dakota residents in the capital for community and advocacy efforts.

Washington, D. C North Dakota District of Columbia

Aaron Cohen Sees Bright Prospects for Sterns Line

Mr Aaron Cohen of Chas Stern Company returns from Baltimore and New York reporting a favorable business outlook for the year. He has bought extensively for spring and summer and secured top lines, signaling strong potential for Sterns in Athens.

Aaron Cohen Chas. Stern Company Baltimore New York Cohen Athens Stern

Tech Buckets Set for Mercer Test in Atlanta

Atlanta Feb 21 Several college basketball games loom this week with Tech and Georgia in tough matches. The Jackets host Mercer Friday night, a team that nearly beat the Athletic Club last week. Tech then travels to Auburn Saturday to face Donahue's fast squad as a rematch. Georgia meets Tech in Atlanta next week.

Atlanta Tech Georgia Jackets Mercer Athletic Club Auburn Donahue

Magnificent Home to be Disposed of in Buckhead

Atlanta report states former Congressman William Bailey Lamar will sell his recently completed Pace's Ferry Road estate. The Italian villa sits on 150 acres in Buckhead and will be subdivided upon sale as the Lamas relocate to Washington, D.C. The property, never occupied, is described among the South's finest country places with lavish architectural detail.

Atlanta William Bailey Lamar Buckhead Lamar

Electric Bitters promise strength for aging workers

The advertisement urges workers to take Electric Bitters to regain vigor and prevent breakdown. It claims immediate benefits from the first dose and guarantees satisfaction. Sold by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons for 50 cents.

W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Birthday of Wealthy Boy in Newport

John Nicholas Brown, heir to multiple large estates, celebrated his thirteenth birthday in Newport on February 21. As an infant he inherited $2,000,000 from his father, followed by his uncle’s estate of equal value. He later received half of $35,000,000 from his grandmother, Mrs. John Carter Prown.

Newport John Nicholas Brown America Brown Providence John Carter Prown

Surprise Your Friends With Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad

Four weeks of regular use improves digestion stimulates the liver and purifies blood. Pimples and eruptions disappear from face and body and you feel better. Begin at once. W. J. Smith & Bro and R. Palmer & Sons sell them.

Dr. King New Life W. J. Smith & Bro le ‘R. Palmer‘& Sons

Federal Court Move Seeks Gainesville Branch for Mountain Counties

Congressman Tom Bell secures House passage of a bill creating a Gainesville federal court branch to handle mountain county cases now taken to Athens and the Atlanta branch of Judge Newman's court.

Tom Bell House of A Federal Court Gainesville Athens Atlanta Newman

Governor Brown backs Barrett for secretary of agriculture

Governor J M Brown urged President-elect Wilson to appoint Charles S Barrett as secretary of agriculture in a letter dated February 21 The National Farmers Union leader garners backing from farmers unions in thirty four states and widespread support across regions as Brown argues for a southern choice for the post

Atlanta J. M. Brown Woodrow Wilson Charles S. Barrett National Farmers’ Union Barrett Farmers’ Union Mr. Barrett West Northwest South Brown

Vindol cod liver and Iron tonic ad claims strong health boost

A hard winter warning urges the aged and chronically ill to use Vindol cod liver and Iron tonic to build strength and blood. Albany reader praises Vinol as a proven tonic. H. R. Palmer & Sons, Athens Ga, offer money back if it fails to help.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens

Washington Masonic Memorial Association Meets in Alexandria

The Washington National Masonic Memorial Association opened its annual meeting in Alexandria West Virginia to discuss erecting a permanent temple to George Washington the Mason. The gathering aims to coordinate support across grand jurisdictions in the United States.

Alexandria Wva Washington National Masonic Memorial Association United States Washington Mason

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Speer Lipscomb & Company Orr’s School S. P. Orr Georgia Plow Company John L. Arnold Moody School Sen Banking and Business Georgia National Bank John J. Wilkins P. Brooks Cashier Thos. P. Vincent Visa-Pres C. Chandler Eston Eppes, Asst Cashiers H. R. Palmer & Oons Temperance Day Col MG. Michael New York City Ring ES France Y. M. C. A. Meeting Fatima Cigarettes Fatima EC. Branson North SOGN Lipscomb & Company Fire Insurance and Real Estate Mbia Fire Insurance Company Athens, Georgia Washington Masonic Memorial J. R. Wells Floydada Adve Colonial Theatre Webba & Luescher Cirousr Vienna London Seat Sale Palmer’s Central. Electric Co Electrical Contractors Meigs Street Milledge and Hill the Goodwyn Realty CO Athens Engineering CO Joel A. Wier O. M. Roberts Sec.Treas Clayton Street Eas Rum CofGaRy Macon Georgia Railroad B. R. Bloodworth C. Hellner
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