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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1916
Page
5
Joe Beans rookies defeated the varsity 2 to 1 in the second practice game of the week. Both teams had limited hits with seven for the scrubs and six for the varsity. Lineups shifted from Monday as coach tests players for the opening game against West Virginia Wesleyan next Tuesday afternoon.
The text suggests a sleeping porch or open bedroom and a cold sponge bath each morning as a near specific against colds. It notes colds may occur especially during epidemics and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as helpful to recover, with a prompt sale through dealers.
The Young Harris Methodist church reports a large attentive congregation as Rev. P A Kellett delivers a heartfelt sermon. Pastor V P Scoville calls for unity and work toward lasting results with a visiting preacher and Strong singing to energize daily services at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM throughout the week.
United States District Attorney Earl M Donaldson said Thomas E Watson will not be retried at the April term in Augusta. Judge Speer refused to withdraw disqualification and Judge Lambdin refused to sit in the case.
Six defendants guilty of misdemeanors walked from Judge Wests court to work out fines by finding farmers willing to hire them for spring crops. The season makes punishment flexible as workers earn their fines through farm labor, depending on the amount.
Yesterday marked the last return day for the April term of the superior court. A light docket persisted with seven cases filed, including three divorces two alimony actions and two note suits.
An advertisement urges daily bowel movements and recommends Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to correct constipation. The copy targets general readers with a bold claim and notes the product is sold by all dealers with a persuasive line about social perception.
The Black Maria police patrol truck named Lola Moore is without a rear light and state number tag. Officials say the missing items will be added promptly once received, and custodians are making efforts to secure the required fittings.
A dispatch says a squadron of cavalry from Ft Myer Va has been ordered to the border to enter Mexico at once. Among the troops is Athens resident Trooper J Carl ton Williams, brother of Mesars J Hillary Williams and Walter Williams of Athens.
Advertisement touts Cascarets as a nightly cleanse for the liver and bowels. It promises a clear head and “sweet stomach” by morning, with a 10 cent box claimed to prevent distress and support smooth digestion. appeals to both adults and children.
An all star basketball event prompts Athens residents to attend a Friday 8 30 p m Y W C A gym game where men may enter for two bits. Two undefeated city teams and a Saturday 3 30 p m clash between Washington Seminary and Lucy Cobb Institute loom as champions debated.
Fragmentary instruction mentions moistening spots with soft water, rubbing with cream of tartar and salt, then placing in the gun. Details are incomplete and unclear about context, purpose, or outcome.
An enthusiastic gathering of the Oglethorpe County Teachers Association convened at Crawford school on March 21. Topics covered included curriculum citizenship, public spending waste, and club work with Prof. Giles of the State College of Agriculture delivering an engaging talk. Rev W H Faust spoke well as attendees from Hutchings Stephens Maxeys Bairdstown Woodville Sandy Cross Glade Lexington and other areas joined the event. The next session will be held at Madison Academy in Lexington.
Crawford Georgia March 21 About 5 o clock this morning the home of Mr Tom Bray was totally destroyed by fire. The bucket brigade did heroic work but could not extinguish the flames. Some household goods were saved and the loss falls heavily on Mr Bray and family. It took hard work to save the dwellings of Mr Horace Stokeley and Mr W C Bond. Stokeley’s home caught fire but the flames were checked with no further damage.
The Detroit Free Press quotes remarks about an heir selected by a wealthy uncle, noting that someone with multiple heirs would not have left all his fortune to a single successor. The exchange hints at expectations surrounding the inheritance and the choice of heir.
Clarke county board of roads and revenues met yesterday to discuss bridges. They opened bids for a steel bridge over Shoal Creek and materials for Cedar Creek repairs at Puryear place. The Princeton steel bridge near completion may reuse old material for the Cord Mill bridge with Oconee county cooperation.
An old advertisement for Sloan's Liniment warns that drafts cause neuralgia stiff neck and rheumatic pain. It claims relief by increased circulation with one or two applications and notes a 25 cent price at druggists.
Sandalwood oil comes principally from southern India, indicating reliance on regional sources for this fragrant commodity and potential supply considerations tied to that region.
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