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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
7
A.J. Hughes of Pomerayton Kentucky reports five years of stomach trouble and severe headaches. After trying various medicines with little relief, a friend advised Thedford's Black Draught. Three months on the remedy cured his ailments and he praises its gentle dependable action for stomach and liver. The ad recommends keeping a package in every family chest and notes the product is vegetable based and safe for all ages.
Seniors of the State Normal School Latin department present a Roman Wedding in Latin with scenes at Cicero’s home and the wedding at the groom’s house. The second article highlights Household Arts Exhibit with dresses hats lingerie and wire frames all crafted by students under Miss Baird and Miss Hill. Public invited to view exhibits and commencement events in Athens.
Mayor J M Nix’s barn burned with several hundred dollars of hay and forage lost. Neighbors spotted the fire, woke the mayor and family, and saved horses and other stock except a pet goat. Fire department kept flames from reaching the carriage house and nearby buildings.
In an Athens testimonial, Mrs. J. F. Martin of 562 Pulaski St. recounts kidney trouble five years ago and says four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills restored her health. She reaffirms satisfaction in 1914 and notes continued relief. price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. distributes.
Round trip week end rates from Athens Georgia to Cleveland Ga Nacoochee Helen and North Helen Ga with fares 273 to 318 dollars. Two trains daily. Tickets sold Saturdays and Sundays with Monday return. Porters meet trains at Cleveland Yonah Lodge Glenn House and Alley House meet at Nacoochee. Traffic manager W B Veazey and T P A R L Mobley Gainesville Ga.
An old advertisement touts Citrolax as the best laxative for constipation and related ailments. It promotes rapid relief without pain or nausea and describes a lemonade taste with pleasant flushing. The ad credits H. R. Palmer & Sons as the supplier.
Jefferson Davis birthday observances were held in Commerce Georgia with the local U D C chapter and veterans in gray. Hoy Stubbs of Eatonton delivered an eloquent address, praised as among the day’s best. A picnic for veterans and families followed at the park, completing a pleasant observance.
In the American League New York lost 0 2 to Washington in the first game, then New York won 3 5 in the second. Boston was blanked by Philadelphia 1 10, and Chicago beat Cleveland 6 in 10 innings. Detroit defeated St Louis 7 1. In the National League Pittsburgh edged Chicago 5 6, Cincinnati lost to St Louis 2 6, Brooklyn tied Boston 6 3, Philadelphia beat New York 10 3. Federal League results: Kansas City 2 Chicago 5 in 13 innings, St Louis 6 Indianapolis 9, Pittsburgh 5 Buffalo 3, Brooklyn 10 Baltimore 4. Southern League Chattanooga 1 Birmingham 2 first game, 3 2 second game, Atlanta 6 Montgomery 2, Memphis 1 Mobile 6, Nashville 2 New Orleans 8, Nashville 6 New Orleans 10 in a second game halted by darkness. South Atlantic League Savannah 0 Macon 9, Albany 2 Columbia 3, Columbus 3 Charleston 9, Jacksonville 3 Augusta 2 in 13 innings.
The regular State Examination for Clarke County public schools will be held Friday and Saturday June 12 and 13. Colored teachers meet at Reese Street 8:30 a.m. White teachers at Childs Street 9 a.m. June 12. Register at the Superintendent's office in the New Court House by 1:30 p.m. June 11. Registration books open June 3. May 30, 1914. (61) THOS. H. DOZIER, C.S.S.
James C. Mell operates a fire insurance office located over the Athens Savings Bank Building.
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