The Bachelor’s Soliloquy and Social Notes
A miscellany of social items and snippets from Athens society includes a satirical note on marriage, praise for maiden aunts, and several local engagements. Mrs. Will D. Griffith reception in Macon, visits by Misses Rhodes and Alford, and updates on Colonel Lucien C. Bower’s studies at the University of Athens are reported, along with mentions of dental care advances and a public notice on a Epworth League meeting.
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Bower
Athens
Lucien C. Bower
Stainbridge
Varsity
United States Diplomatic Service
Central of Georgia Hot Weather Excursion Tickets
Summer excursion tickets to seashore mountain and lake resorts as well as rail and sail trips to New York Boston Baltimore Philadelphia and eastern points via Savannah are now on sale at all coupon ticket offices. For rates and schedules inquire with any Central of Georgia Railway agent or representative Athens agent L E Poley telephone 15.
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New York
Boston
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Savannah
Central of Georgia Railway
Peabody Charters Special Train to Columbus for Ladies
In Atlanta George F Peabody the New York educator and philanthropist chartered a special train to Columbus to spare his party the early morning 6 50 a m departure. The 10 oclock run cost 668 dollars for cars and engine. The party included several ladies and the gesture earned gold and greenbacks for the crew. A Southern railway official received a share but donated it to a local charity.
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Atalanta
Columbus
George Foster Peabody
New York
Peabody
Atlanta
Georgia School of Technology
Southern Railway
Figures of speech and literary wits at the Franklin Inn
A literary club at the Franklin Inn discussed figures of speech with examples from Gordon Cumming Maupassant Balzac and George Moore. A Western journalist's vivid similes were noted while readers were reminded that DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve remains a popular remedy sold by Orr Drug Co.
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Franklin Inn
Gordon Cumming
Guy de Maupassant
Maupassant
Hady
George Moore
Agnes Lahens
Agnes
Off
DeWitt
Orr Drug Co
Funeral for Capt Williford At Presbyterian Church
Funeral services for Capt John S. Williford were held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church with Dr Walden officiating. A large group of mourners attended as numerous floral tributes honored the deceased before his remains were laid to rest in Oconee Cemetery.
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Presbyterian Church
John S. Williford
Dr. Walden
Capt. Williford
Qconee
Baseball weather halts Nashville Birmingham game rain
In a fragile weather day report no game played between Nashville and Birmingham as rain halted action. Other leagues show no play across Atlanta, Montgomery, Shreveport, Memphis, and Little Rock with mixed results and scattered listings. Also noted are insurance and banking ads plus a sale offer for Athens property and a second-hand furnace with fixtures.
A Little Bat Causes Trouble in Perry Georgia
Will Peek of Perry, Georgia, experienced a strange episode when a small bat was found in his shoe after he dressed quickly one morning. He felt foot pain and attributed it to rheumatism until the bat escaped, ending the incident.
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Will Peek
Perry
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Gentle Bowel Regulation
A promotional snippet explains chronic constipation results from neglect of clogged bowels and sluggish liver and claims Dr King's New Life Pills provide the best gentle regulation. Guaranteed by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons druggists. Price 25c. What Did Polly Say On Fine Printing the Banner Leader.
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Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Southern R R Schedule for Athens and Lula Branch
Southern R R schedule lists trains serving Athens Georgia with mixed and first class services. Daily departures include No 262 at 7:00 am and No 240 at 12:45 pm. Arrival times show No 261 at 1:40 pm and No 239 at 5:45 pm with other daily and Sunday exceptions noted.
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R. R
Athens
Lula
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Winterville
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Hawkinsville
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Isle of Hope
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Dewey Rose
Mewborn
Epworth League
1St Methodist Church
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Hall
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Toledo
Ohio
Central OF GA. Railway
L. E. Poley
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National Toilet CO
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Teal
Mr. Peabody
Sena
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Chie
Capt Williford
Oconee
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Montgomery
Shreveport
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Little Rock
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Hiawassee Avenue
Baxter Street
East Athens
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Harness Furniture Co
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