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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1916
Page
5
The Athens Banner urges readers on fly control and civic campaigns while reporting national and local wartime items. It highlights Athens Flag Day plans, anti fly campaigns, and political shifts, including Tom Taggart becoming U.S. Senator and ongoing defense bills. The piece ties citrus and cotton markets, census estimates, and public works to local sentiment.
The Bethlehem Steel annual report shows profits up 260 percent from the prior year, driven by war orders. Critics urge government takeover of armor plate production and blame tariffs for empire of big trusts, while Bethlehem pledges cheaper armor and warns against a national armor plant.
A London paper notes growing disaffection in Ireland despite home rule promises. Catholics are seen as most disaffected, with anti recruiting campaigns in the south and west. Trials in Dublin end acquittals, while Cork’s St Patrick’s day plans exclude Irish soldiers, arguing the British army occupies Ireland.
The passage reflects on how gesture and speech fail to express deep emotion, while music serves as a divine universal language. It credits the idea to D. G. B. and frames music as humanity's highest conveyer of feeling beyond words.
Dial tone gossip centers on the hello girl who sees hurried calls and secret chats. The poem notes how telephone operators overhear private conversations and could reveal affairs and shameless chatter, though they withhold this knowledge.
Mrs B F Deane aged 53 died yesterday at her Hodges Mill home after a several day illness. Funeral and burial set for Bethany church at 3:30 pm. Survived by father B F Thornton husband B F Deane three daughters Mrs Frank Flanigen Miss Bina Deane and Miss Lena Deane two sons B F Deane Jr and Jeff Deane five sisters Mrs A S Willingham Mrs R Hale Mrs Jessie Graham Mrs E W Deane and others.
The Y W C A five delivered a strong team performance to defeat Monroe IA and M on their home court. The game featured standout passes and individual stars from the local squad. Details mention Algerian briar roots and local residents such as Miss Clara Thornton and brothers C D Thornton H A Thornton and T E B Thornton of Oconee County.
A. F. Almand, a prominent Atlanta seed and grain merchant, reports gaining 19 pounds after taking Tanlac. He describes relief from stomach trouble, indigestion, heartburn, nervousness, and tiredness, praising the medicine and its impact on his work and sleep. Tanlac sold in Athens by Citizens' Pharmacy and in Winterville by the Kroner Co.
A large congregation at First Methodist Athens honored Rev. C C Jarrell who departs to serve Emory University as special educational commissioner. Dr J M Pound presided and speakers from university and local churches praised his preaching leadership and civic work.
A Sunday afternoon rally at the Carnegie building of Knox Institute highlighted efforts to fund and promote industrial and academic training for colored youth. Chancellor Barrow, Hon. W. Dorsey and other white citizens spoke alongside prominent colored leaders, with music and donations advancing the school’s cause.
An advert promotes a uric acid solvent claiming to relieve rheumatic pain and bladder trouble. It boasts dramatic comfort for sufferers who wake many times at night and promises quick dosing and home delivery options.
Indianapolis March 20 Thomas Taggart democratic national committeeman was appointed United States senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Shively by Governor Ralston. Taggart has led Indiana politics for 25 years and has served as auditor of Marion County and three times mayor of Indianapolis.
The Young Harris church hosts a revival begun Sunday led by Rev. V. P. Scoville with two strong sermons and large crowds. Rev. P. A. Kellett joins to preach today at 3:30 and 8 00 pm, with a 7 30 pm song service and musically strong meetings inviting all to attend.
An advertisement touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago sore joints and many ailments. It claims rapid internal and external action with penetrating effects and guarantees satisfaction with 25c or 50c bottles.
News arrives of the death yesterday morning at Shady Dale of William E. Baynes aged about seventy. Survived by his wife five children including Mrs. O. H. Arnold of this city and others in Atlanta Monticello Eatonton and Shady Dale. one child Caroline Baynes.
Local lodge listings include Williame No 15 J C C F meets Mondays Odd Fellows Hall Athens B P O E No 790 meets Wednesdays 8:30 at Broad and Lumpkin. Woodmen of the World No 292 meets Wednesdays 8 pm at Max Joseph Building. Glenn No 75 I O C F meets Tuesdays Odd A E brethren invited. St Elmo No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays 8:30 at Castle Hall Clayton St. Mt Vernon No 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Maz Joseph Building Clayton St. Contacts: J. A. Mealor, B. S. Dobbs, Geo H Palmer, Aaron Cohen, J B M'Kinnon.
Key stone chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons holds a regular communication this evening at 8 o clock at the usual place. All qualified companions are urged to attend as important business is to be transacted. By order of High Priest Mr Hirsch and Secretary Dr Summerlin.
Last return day for the Clarke County Superior Court docket approaches for April term. Several cases were filed yesterday and more are expected before office hours close today.
Train No. 60 departs 8:30 a m and Train No. 62 departs 4:00 p m. Train No. 56 departs 4:30 p m on Sundays only. Train No. 61 arrives 12:30 p m except Sundays. Train No. 68 arrives 3:30 p m and Train No. 67 arrives at 12:00 p m.
Painesville Midland Railway timetable No 19 dated January 23 1916 lists train No 2 departing Athens at 7 20 am train No 4 departing Athens at 2 20 pm train No 1 arriving Athens at 11 40 am and train No 4 arriving Athens at 6 40 pm. Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder Monroe and intermediate points and with the Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gaines for Gainesville Northwesters and with Southern Railway north and south.
Northbound and other Seaboard Air Line trains listed with departure times across morning afternoon and evening. Entries include No. 11 17 5 29 30 6 18 12 with times ranging from 6:35 a.m. to 18:42 p.m. and notes like D. Mm and DB.
Daily and Sunday train departures and arrivals listed with times for all points. Contact Paul Pinkerton or E Shelton for information. Advertisement urges self talk to boost mood and promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets for ease of digestion and bowel action.
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