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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1914

Page

8

Newell Named State Chairman for Slaton Senate Bid

Alfred C. Newell of Atlanta is appointed state chairman of Gov. John M. Slaton’s campaign for United States senate. The 3,500 member committee aims to grow to 10,000, with Newell as executive head and Gus Morrow as secretary. Newell vows a high ground, mudslinging avoided, and a statewide, active organization.

F.C. G Atlanta Alfred C. Newell John M. Slaton United States Senate Newell United States Alfred H. Colquitt Walter T. Colquitt T. F. Newell Milledgeville Middle Georgia Mr. Newell Georgia Baker County Atlanta Constitution New York Brooklyn Eagle Tammany Ellen Hillyer George Hillyer Eastern Insurance Company Gus Morrow The Griffin News and Sun Eorgian John M. Maton J. A. Murrow Criffin Fulton Slaton State Committee

Chamber of Commerce to host Athens meeting and visiting bodies

Athens Chamber of Commerce schedules a 8:30 pm Tuesday meeting at City Hall to discuss a new city charter report and plans for the Georgia Legislature and Georgia Weekly Press Association visits. Editor and lawmakers will be guests as organizers arrange a joint stay and events to showcase Athens institutions.

Chamber of Commerce Clare D. Heidler Fete Ee Council Chamber Clare Heidler Erwin Athens University of Georgia State College of Agriculture State Normal School Chamber of Commerce

Opening Prince Avenue Church Sermon Delay Leaves June Opening

The new Prings avenue Presbyterian church opening was set for the 31st but delayed by the pipe organ. The organ is expected by the 25th and the opening service may be June 14 when the university commencement sermon is also planned, possibly shifting the date again.

Prings Avenue

Knox Institute and Industrial School Commencement Events

The Knox Institute and Industrial School announces a sequence of events in May for its final year program. Declamation May 22 at Carnegie chapel, sermon May 24 by Rev. W B Lawrence, vesper May 24 by Rev. R E Neighbour, concerts May 25 and 26 at Morton theater, visitors day May 27 with exams and exhibits, alumni reception May 27, and commencement May 28 at Morton theater with address by Prof D L Earnest. Public invited.

Athens Knox Institute and Industrial School L. S. Clark Jemelent Carnegie Chapel W. B. Lawrence Pierce Chapel R. E. Neighbour Wednnesday Morton Theater D. L. Earnest A.M State Normal School Athens, Ga

Final Tax Notice from City Finance Committee

The books close for the first payment of city taxes on Saturday May 16. After that date a fine will be added to all taxes owed to the city. This applies to street tax as well as property tax. By order of the Finance Committee.

Finance Committee

City Court Postponed to June 8 by Judge West

Judge West announced at the courthouse that the city court term scheduled for Monday morning has been postponed to June 8. Beene weeks before the Georgia University commencement, there will be considerable business to be disposed of then.

West Court House Georgia University

Linton Spring Water Advertised by Athens Physicians

Linton Spring Water is endorsed by leading Athens physicians. The notice states the product is pure and offers Bowden Lithia water via a local agency with phone numbers 104 and 95 for contact.

Linton Athens Bowden Lithia

An Excellent Cough Medicine Ad Explains Chamberlain Remedy

An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as soothing and healing for coughs and colds. It claims the medicine is pleasant to take, contains no narcotics, and is sold by all dealers.

Adv

Examination Notice for Assistant Postmaster and Other Tests

A June 13 examination for clerk carrier in the post office service will select eligibles to fill the vacancy of assistant postmaster salary 1200 yearly. Applicants must be 21 or older with no upper age limit. Height weight rules do not apply to this post. Other exams June 3 dental intern male June 8 examiner of accounts male Interstate Commerce Commission. Information from local civil service representative at the post office.

Athens Dental Interme Interstate Commerce Commission Civil Service

Funeral of John C Daniel Ends Journey to Crawfordville Cemetery

Yesterday the remains of John C Daniel were sent by rail to Crawfordville for burial. A large funeral procession followed to the cemetery with many family and friends in attendance. Children present included Mrs. John Peek of Atlanta and Emmie Marian and Garnett Daniel of Athens. The service was simple and the flowers rich, reflecting the deceased's long held faith in resurrection.

Georgia John C. Daniel Crawfordville John Peek Atlanta Emmie Marian Danial Athens Garnett Daniel

Counterfeit Paint and Time Weather Trust

The speaker warns that linseed oil sold as paint at high prices is counterfeit. They claim genuine paint forms a rubbery water seal on wood while fakes imitate appearance. Counterfeits, including money, fail the test of functionality and time.

Athens preacher singer in Texas

Rev. Char lie Butler, now associate pastor at a leading Fort Worth Baptist church, leads choir training and performs solo and duet numbers in his Texas work. The report notes broad audience reception and expected good news for many in Athens and across the state.

Charlie Butler Texas Institutional Baptist Church Fort Worth

Noted Texas Church Employs Several Staff at Bible Institute

A famed Texas church operates with the pastor and associate pastor plus a paid Sunday school executive officer and three other paid workers. The member conducts six Bible classes with Mrs Butler, preaches occasionally, and runs two classes daily at the theological institution.

Butler Theological Institution Texas

Funeral for seven month old Babe Jones held at home

Yesterday evening funeral services were held for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Chris Jones at their Washington Street home. Interment followed at Oconee cemetery.

Babe Chris Jones Washington Street Oconee Cemetery

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