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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1915

Page

5

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women

Testimonial letters claim Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved suffering from nervous spells kidney issues and bearing down pains. Women describe dramatic gains, weight restoration, and childbirth outcomes after use while the company offers confidential, womanly advice from Lynn Mass.

Lydia E. Pinkham Hanover Penn Flanover Lydia E.pinkham Lynn Mass

Burglars Loot Country Store of Dr Lampkin

County and city officers seek burglars who forced entry to Dr. Lampkin’s county store with an axe and stole about forty to fifty dollars of cigars candies and other eatables plus twenty six large bottles of Pepples Liniment. Only a small cash amount remained. Dr. Lampkin commented Providence sent rain to improve his crop compensating for the loss.

Dr. Lampkin

Business firms agree to close during Torrey meetings

A substantial list of city merchants signed an agreement to close from 10 45 to 12 00 daily during Dr R E Torrey s meetings at the union tent starting Tuesday May 11 191s The signatories include the King Hodgs on Company Geo W Hulme Wingfield Cash Grocery O Farrell Cash Grocery Canning Patterson Talmage Bros The Fears Grocery G H Williamson The Webb Crawford Company and The Rowland Company.

R. E. Torrey King-Hodgson Company Geo

Navy Pride Highlighted In May Luncheon For Atlantic Fleet

At a New York luncheon honoring Admiral Fletcher and Atlantic fleet officers, James M. Beck declared that Washington would share pride in the Navy and its heroic traditions. He warned that if needed, the Navy would vindicate the nation’s honor, passing a torch of duty to future generations as many entertainment events were planned for the officers and men.

Associated Press New York United States Navy Fletcher Atlantic Fleet Sons of the Revolution James M. Beck Washington United States

Fanchon the Cricket Shown at The Elite with Mary Pickford

At The Elite a dramatic screen version of Fanchon the Cricket features Mary Pickford as the title character. The Moving Picture World praises her natural charm and depth in the role, noting the film’s appeal and Pickford’s resemblance to Tess of the Storm Court. The Athens engagement marks the second showing since release Monday.

Fanchon George Sands France The Moving Picture World Mary Pickford Athens

Tax Installment Extension Notice by City Finance Committee

The notice extends the first installment tax payment deadline to Saturday May 15 to avoid immediate executions. After that date the City Treasurer will issue executions for the full 1915 tax amount for those who have not paid the first installment. Signed by J F Tibbetts, Chairman.

J. F. Tibbetts

Athens Business College Ad Emphasizes Education and Ambition

An earnest promotional piece extols business education as essential for young men and compares learning to steam for locomotives. It argues that leaders are made by backbone and schooling, warns against uneducated workers, and urges enrollment at Athens Business College as a path to success and financial worth.

Athens Business College

Wind Party and Public Auction Notice in 1915 Athens Georgia

A wind themed social invite appears with a 1915 Athens Georgia public sale notice by W L Ervin receiver of Alamo Theatre. The notice details May 14 1915 sale at 11 00 am at Alamo Theatre Lumpkin street Athens including a moving picture machine Crex rug advertising frames linoleum mirror electric fan and equity in a Seaburg Piano Player with $1500 due to manufacturer.

Georgia Clarke County J. T. Pendleton Superiour Atlanta Ed L. Grant M. H. Epps Alamo Theatre Lumpkin Street Athens Seaburg W. L. Ervin

Dr Torrey speaks at normal school vesper service

Dr R E Torrey addressed the State Normal School student body at a regular vesper service from 7 to 8 p m. He also spoke to University students at a morning assembly earlier in the week.

R. E. Torrey State Normal School

Prominent Carolina Lawyer in the City

Mr. W. H. Nicholson of Grier Park and Nicholson Greenwood S C visited the city this week to represent Pinson against Citizens Bank and Trust Co Nicholson is a leading state attorney who served in the legislature for seven or eight years and praised Athens and this part of the state during the visit

W. H.nicholson Grier, Park & Nicholson Greenwood S. C Pinson Citizens Bank and Trust Co Nicholson Athens

Cotton Wearables in Vogue in Atlanta May 11

Special to the Banner reports in Atlanta on May 11 a wave of cotton fashion as patriotic wear boosts Georgia industry and society pages. The piece links King Cotton to fashion, notes mustache club antics, and covers accountant exams, language on Nobody Home, and a bribery scandal claim tied to locker clubs.

Vogue Atlanta Thei King Cotton South Georgia Gray Bradley Georgia Commonwealth G. W. Hichelberger League The Commonwealth House Senate Locker Club

Richness of Life Note on Friendship and Loss

Quoted Browning reflection on life and friendship contrasts what we gain with what we lose seen in faces in the street, suggesting richness found in social ties and the sorrow of absence.

Browning

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mace Nell Campen, N.J H.R. Palmer & Sons ARCO Athens Ry. & Electric Co Kkagaker San Francisco Denver Torrey the Navy Business College DR. Torrey SN. S. Vespers Carolina Southern Bell Telephone Georgia State Board of Certified Accountant Examiners Joel Hunter Ansley Hotel Col R. W. Jemison Macon Hudson’ Moore Alexander Pope Charles Dickens Nicholas Nickleby Nickelby
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