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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1915

Page

5

Stay-at-Homes Pair Neat Winder Take Pennant in Georgia

Special to the Banner from Winder Georgia recalls T M McKleduff who migrated from South Carolina in 1835. His descendants include two sisters who stayed on the old homestead for over sixty years while Gus Adams, freed by the Civil War, now owns 45 acres of the original plantation. The Piece honors the enduring stay-at-home pair in Georgia.

Winder T. M. McKleduff South Carolina Georgia North Georgia McKleduff Gus Adams Stanton Gus

For Rent Business House on Clayton Street

For rent a business house on Clayton Street currently occupied by Sparks Garage. Immediate possession available. Contact GEO. E. SCOTT, Athens, Georgia.

Clayton Street Sparks Garage Geo. E. Scott Athens, Ga

Seeing Georgia Tourists Leave Atlanta for Six Day Trip

The Seeing Georgia tour departs the Atlanta chamber of commerce at 9 o clock Saturday morning May 22 with about 60 to 75 cars and 300 people heading through Middle and South Georgia to Quitman for the Animal Industry Convention. Entries span North Georgia including Marietta DeKalb County and cities like La Grange Columbus Albany Moultrie and more. Several cars from Roanoke Alabama join the full trip and a lunch stop is planned at Griffin with a return to Atlanta by 4 45 p m the same day ending with a farewell at the Majestic hotel.

Atlanta Georgia Tech Georgia Chamber of Commerce North Pryor Street Auburn Avenue Middle South Georgia North Georgia Marietta Decatur Commerce Hartwell Cartersville Lithonia Stone Mountain Dublin Roanoke Alabama la Grange Columbus Albany Moultrie Quitman Georgia Chamber of Commerce Indian Springs Griffin Jackson Arive McDonough McDonough Arive Atlanta Majestic Hotel

Franklin Springs Hotel Gets New Manager J C Yates

Mr J C Yates resigns from the Georgian Hotel and becomes manager of the Franklin Springs hotel. He plans renovations and grounds improvements, with amusements such as dancing tennis bowling. An Athens to Springs auto service will aid weekend visits for traveling salesmen and families alike. The Springs water remains well known.

J. C. Yates O'Callaghan Franklin Springs Yates Kims Ball Albion Springs Athens

Eckman's Alterative Promises Relief From Lung Trouble

A testimonial from Annie F. Loughran of Girard Ave Philadelphia claims Eckman's Alterative cured her winter 1903 04 lung illness including grippe pneumonia and hemorrhages. The ad touts its efficacy for bronchial catarrh throat and lung diseases, notes no habit forming drugs, and urges buyers to request a booklet from Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia.

Eckman Girard Ave. Phila Grippe Pneumonis Annie F. Loughran Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia

Lawmakers to consider felony for wife desertion in Georgia

The Georgia legislature this summer may debate making wife desertion a felony and extending protections for lawful wives. Advocates argue current law lacks penalties for husbands who abandon wives and children, despite existing crimes for cruelty, theft, or fraud.

Atlanta Georgia

Georgia Manufacturers head urges business law based on principles

Atlanta May 20 President H A Dean of the Georgia Manufacturers association calls for state producers to unite in a campaign for business laws grounded in business principles. He warns that self styled remedial legislation enacted by organized interests threatens manufacturers, urging collective defense of capital rights to safeguard community prosperity.

Atlanta H. A. Dean Georgia Manufacturers Association Times Georgia

Chancellor Barrow Addresses Barnesville Commencement

Chancellor D C Barrow of the University departs for Barnesville to deliver the commencement address at the Congressional District Agricultural High School. A health notice urges early treatment for colds with Dr King s New Discovery, claiming quick relief and clearer breathing.

D. C. Barrow University Barnesville Congressional District Agricultural High School

Dixie Highway route contest heats Florida Georgia bids

Delegations from Florida and Georgia argued for local routes on the Dixie Highway from Chicago to Miami before 14 state commissioners. Hearings continue tomorrow with a Saturday decision expected, as Georgia factions push routes via the Chickamauga battlefield and other built or under construction sections.

Associated Press Chattanooga Tenn Florida Georgia Chicago Miami Central East Coast Rome Chickamauga Battlefield

Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Ad from Pine Forest Remedies

Vintage advertisement praising pine tar honey from the Piney Forests as antiseptic and healing. Claims it clears throat and head of mucous ailments and promotes vigor. Encourages readers to buy a bottle at druggists.

Dr. Bell

Final Reports From University Departments Nearing Deadline

University faculty work heads toward final reports as the scholastic year ends. Open faculty meeting Saturday will hear these final reports, while executive officers prepare their own, due within a fortnight.

Biograph Special Headlines Colonial Program

The Colonial presents a Biograph Special in two parts Aurora Floyd with a star cast and Pauline Bush in Unlike Other Girls. The Hearst Selig News covers week events and new war scenes. Tom Mix in The Outlaws Bride and Hank Mann in Shaved in Mexico close the bill with Five and Ten cent admission.

Biograph Aurora Floyd Biograph All Star Hearst-Selig Pictorial Pauline Bush Rex Tom Mix Hank Mann Mexico Metro Colonaial America Valli Valli Mrs. Fiske

Live election at Athens Highs ends with no result yet

Yesterday at recess an election for the Athens Highs baseball team official positions was held but no candidate was declared elected. The heated campaign and uncertain results mean a new vote will be scheduled later.

Athens

Remarkable Cure for Whooping Cough in Short Time

Mrs Archie Dalrymple of Crooksville Ohio reports that her three boys recovered quickly from whooping cough after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She states it relieved coughing and whooping spells and cured the disease fast. Sold by all dealers.

Presbyterians in South Assembly Opens in Newport News

Newport News May 20 The Presbyterian general assembly of the south begins its fifty fifth annual session with 309 commissioners from fifteen states. A moderator is to be elected to succeed Dr W L Martin with Rev W McF Alexander of New Orleans considered the probable choice on the first ballot.

Newport News Presbyterian General Assembly South W. McF. Alexan Der New Orleans Presbyterian General Assembly of the South W. L. Martin Davidson College W. McF. Alexander Atlanta J. E. Thacker D. D Norfolk Assembly Newton Donaldson Huntington W. Va Evangelistic Assembly Thacker Donaldson Synod of West Virginia Alexander

Cumberland Assembly Opens in Memphis

Memphis Tennessee May 20. Several hundred commissioners and ministerial delegates register for the eighty fifth general assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. A sermon by retiring moderator Rev F A Brown and a business session for moral organization highlight opening day. The women's missionary board also begins meetings. The assembly runs for a week.

Cumberland Assembly Memphis Associated Press Tenn Eighty-Fifth General Assembly The Cumberland Presbyterian Church F. A. Brown Marlowe Okla Woman’s Missionary Board of the Church

Presbyterians Open 127th General Assembly in Rochester

The 127th general assembly of the Presbyterian church of the United States opens in Rochester with 1200 to 1500 attendees. Communion and the sermon of retiring moderator Rev. Dr. Maitland Alexander of Pittsburgh highlight the opening session.

Rochester Associated Press N. Y 127Th General Assembly The Presbyterian Church of the United States Maitland Alexander Pittsburg

Bananas cut prices at College and Broad streets sale

Pete Petropol advertises over 1 000 bunches of extra fine yellow bananas at 60 65 70 and 75 cents per bunch by the dozen 10c and 15 dozen. Place College and Broad streets telephone 558 3 and 1041. Infection in the Air notes colds are infectious and Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is recommended.

College Broad Streets Foley H. R. Palmer &, Sons Adv

Linton Spring Water Ad Claims Pure Quality

An advertisement for Linton Spring Water promotes purity and invites readers to call 504 and 95 for rates. The note adds that Linton Spring Water Co is an agent for Bowden's Lithia.

Linton Spring Water CO. P. S Bowden Lithia

Vintage Patent Medicine Testimonials From Readers

A collection of reader quotes praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for pregnancy and childbirth. Mrs Mitchell from Massachusetts, Mrs Doerr from Conshohocken, Mrs Sanders from Rowlesburg, and Mrs Trius from Winter Haven credit the product with helping during pregnancy and delivery.

Lydia E. Pinkham A. M. Myers Gordonville, Mo E. M. Doerr R. R Conshohocken, Pa Mose Blakeley Imperial, Pa Winnie Trius Winter Haven, Florida

Are You Rheumatic Sloan's Liniment Ad

A vintage ad touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pains claiming quick relief without rubbing in. It promises instant relief for colds, swollen joints, lumbago, sciatica and similar ailments and offers a 25 cent bottle with a money back guarantee. The page also lists lodge notices and meeting details for local fraternal organizations.

Sloan Adv

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