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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1916
Page
2
A devotional poem on Gods patience by J W Walden followed by a heartfelt tribute to Dr J W Walden noting his kindness, gentleness, and spiritual impact. Includes a luncheon report for Miss Virginia Lipscomb, bride elect, at Pinebloom in Druid Hills with guests and floral adornments.
The Executive Board of the Woman's Club will meet Saturday morning with Mrs. D. L. Earnest to transact important business. A separate Ath ens Woman's Club meeting is set for Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Mrs. W. D. Beacham's home with all members urged to attend. Capt J W Barnett will discuss the water question. Y W C A calendar notes Saturday class at 3 pm in the mill district recreation hall with Mr Guess from the University of Georgia Y M C A speaking to the boys.
The Washington Seminary basketball team cannot play Lucy Cobb due to unavoidable circumstances and the game will likely be rescheduled for next week. Judge and Mrs. Hamilton McWhorter hosted a dinner yesterday for Capt and Mrs Warner of New York and Mr Miles who traveled from Greensboro.
Lewis and Mrs Hal Lewis hosted a refined luncheon with decorated rooms and a central table bearing golden flowers. Six courses were served to family and visitors including Mr and Mrs Hugh Price of High Shoals and Mr and Mrs Andrew Erwin.
Mrs Harvey Cabaniss hosted a formal tea at her Dearing street home in honor of guests Mrs Hunter Galloway of Bristol Tennessee and Mrs George Snead of Atlanta. The event featured pink decor, Empress daffodils and carnation centerpieces, with guests receiving in the library and a music interlude by Master Thomas Brightwell.
Mrs R L McElhannon and Miss Carrie Hunter visited relatives in Athens on Sunday. Mrs Leonard Phinizy of Augusta, a frequent visitor to Mrs A W Calhoun and to her sister Mrs Albert Howell Jr, will regret to learn her residence was destroyed in a fire. Mrs David Black left Atlanta for her mother after the fire. Mr and Mrs V P Manget of Newnan are registered at the Georgian. Mrs Sasnett of Atlanta visits Mr and Mrs Bolling Sasnett.
Advert shows Linton Spring water and Foley's Honey and Tar from H.R. Palmer & Sons. March weather blamed for sickness including coughs, croup, grippe. Mentions safe, reliable remedies and a phone number 504.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid remedy for indigestion gas and sour stomach. It claims dramatic improvements within minutes and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. It stresses easy accessibility and usefulness for home use.
Special weather report from Atlanta notes showers in Athens and vicinity with warmer conditions across Georgia. A western storm extends from Durango Colorado to Huron South Dakota with low pressure. light snow in the northwest and rain from Texas to the Lakes. Temperatures range 62 at Jacksonville to 18 at Williston. southerly winds and rising temps expected.
For a long time Miss Lula Skelton of Churchville New York suffered bilious fits headaches and dizziness. Chamberlain's Tablets gave her permanent relief and the remedy is now offered for sale by all dealers.
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