Tabernacle Baptist Church Calls Rev E H Jennings Pastor
The Tabernacle Baptist Church unanimously calls Rev E H Jennings to succeed Rev R E Neighbour whose ministry ends next Sunday. Jennings, reared near Athens, has led First Baptist Dothan Alabama for five years and resigned April to pursue evangelistic work. He is in the city this week to confer with the deacons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Baptist Church
E. H. Jennings
R. E. Neighbour
Jennings
Board of Deacons
Athens
First Baptist Church of
Dothan
Ala
The
Tabernacle
Early smokeless powder gains efficiency by 1886
Although smokeless powder dates back nearly fifty years, it was not until about 1886 that it attained its real efficiency and sprang into general use. However, even the best of this powder is not absolutely smokeless.
Early Morning Fire Threatens Major Block on College Avenue
Firefighters and police responded to a 3 to 4 am blaze on College Avenue between Clayton and Broad. Officers McCall and Wier spotted smoke near The Shon and Manhattan Restaurant, prompting alarms from box twenty seven. The fire started in boxes on the second floor of J. Davis store. origin unknown. The block includes four of the city’s six banks and many mercantile firms.
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Wier
McCall
College Avenue
Clayton and
Broad
College, Clayton, Broad
Jackson Streets
P. Petropol
Manhattan
College
J. Davis
Broad Street
New Water Route Transit Line for Athens Opens
Athens prepares a new locally controlled water route named The Watertex between the Athens Manufacturing Company mills. The pontoon boat with a light Evinrude motor carried twenty passengers and freight, making five minute trips on debut yesterday. Regular service begins once landings are built with daily trips except Sundays.
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Athens
Athens Manufacturing Company
Oconee
Watertex
Free sample offer for Foley products circulates in ad
An advertisement from H. R. Palmer & Sons promotes a mail order package including Folexia Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial issues Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Anna Hawn of Cedar Grove Missouri endorses the tablets as easing liver symptoms without nauseating effects.
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Chicago
Foley
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Anna Hawn
Cedar Grove
Judge Hardeman to preside for Judge Brand next week
Judge Hardeman of the Middle circuit will hold court in Athens next week for Judge C. H. Brand of the Western circuit. Brand is disqualified in one or two cases calendared for the special term.
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Brand
C. H. Brand
Atlanta
Clerk & J. Crawford
Hardeman
Athens
Luncheon Showcases Student Skills At Reese Street School
The domestic science department of Reese Street Colored School will host a luncheon next Tuesday for the board of education to display cooking and meal service skills. The program also features industrial work such as sewing carpentry cabinet making fancy work and bed making.
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Domestic Science
Reese Street Colored School
High and Industrial School
Board of Education
Will of the late Mr. N. B. Davis filed for probate
The will of the late Mr. N B Davis a leading county farmer was filed in the ordinary's office for probate at the next term of the court of ordinary. Also included is an advertisement for Dr King's New Discovery promising relief for coughs and colds with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Davis
Court of Ordinary
Dr. King
Jesseman
Franconia
Illinois Staats Zeitung replies to Roosevelt attack in Detroit
The Illinois Staats Zeitung defends its stance against Roosevelt's May 19 1916 Detroit speech denying any pro German militarism or pacifism. It asserts independence from foreign governments and supports preparedness in American schools and public life while opposing German militarism for the United States. It argues for national arms manufacture guidance and education reforms to strengthen defense.
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Avsvelateu Prees
Chicago
Illinois Staats Zeitung
Theodore Roosevelt
Detroit
New York City
Ulinois Staats Zeitung
Germany
United States
Roosevelt Ananias Club
Sue Rephyy
Army
Navy
Canada
Russia
Mexico
France
Roosevelt
Valedictorian Chosen At University of Georgia
The valedictorian election for the senior class at the University of Georgia was held yesterday in the chapel from 3 to 7 PM by ballot. Max Leon Segall of Mount Vernon was chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Georgia
Max Leon Segall
Mount Vernon
Highway Commission Measure To Be Discussed In Atlanta
Mr J M Hodgson of the board of county commissioners of roads and revenues and Prof C M Strahan head of the good roads department at the university will travel to Atlanta to attend a legislative highway commission meeting. The session will examine proposed highway commission measures under review for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hodgson
Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
C. M. Strahan
Good Roads
School of Engineering
The
University
Atlanta
Highway Commission
Mount Vernon Lodge to Meet for Master Mason Work
Masonic communication at Mount Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M in the Max Joseph Building on the third floor this Thursday evening May 25 1916 at 8 30 o clock. Work in the Master Mason degree and all qualified brethren invited by J H McKinnon W M and secretary Jno G Quinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon Lodge
Max Joseph
J. H. McKinnon
W. M
Jno
G. Quinn
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Eugene Jennings
Call
Neighbour
O. Martin & CO
Third National Bank Bldg
Atlanta, Ga
Athens Savings Bank
U. S
W. C. Martin & CO
M. Stern
M. G. Michael
G. A. Mell
Ill
Chicago, Ill
Briss
Ford
Bernstein Bros
Athens, Ga
Judge Hardeman
Tennyson
Chicago Staats Zeitung
Mount Jomes
Masonic Notige
Dr. Bell
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