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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1916
Page
7
A 15 year old named James D. was struck in the heart by a pitched ball and died instantly in Oi City Pennsylvania. Major league scores listed include Chicago to Philadelphia five to six and other results across the National League and Southern games.
First round results from the Wheat Cup show R P Stephens and W O Payne winning their matches while others advanced or had byes. Today's schedule features Bloodworth Cunningham and Griffith Morris with Hodgson III. Earl Harer praised for preparing the course for the summer and plans to return in October after a Linville trip in June.
In Tien-Tsin Prince Ching, the famed old Manchu, marked his eightieth birthday this month. President Yuan sent four personal attendants to visit and present gifts. He held major offices under the Manchus and served as premier in the imperial cabinet in May 1911, later becoming president of the privy council before retiring after the Manchu abdication.
Special to the Banner reports BH. J. Tatum, 30, of 2 Exposition street, arrested after a buggy driven by a sleepy horse slid over a 20 foot embankment at Sycamore and Fifth. Tatum slept through the crash, clutching a jug, and faces Recorder Johnson on drunkenness charges. Also sporting scores from Birmingham Chattanooga and South Atlantic games follow.
An advertisement from Henry Rudolph of Carmi Illinois promotes Foley Kidney Pills. It claims relief from bladder weakness and related pains and quotes Rudolph that he now sleeps all night without waking. Palmer & Sons distributes the product.
Miss M. M. Norton, of Connecticut and Manila, an American prose and poetry writer, died in Tokio after a long illness. She had come from Manila to gather material for a new book. Funeral services were held at Christ Church in Yokohama.
The ad promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as the original remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It warns that imitations and substitutes are offered to the public and urges insistence on Foley’s.
Mrs. Percy V. Pennybacker of Austin appeals during the General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in New York for reporters to translate sessions for stay-at-home women across the country. She praises diverse members and invites men to attend, noting husbands and fathers aided federation's 27-year progress.
Elberton Georgia May 24 Hon L O Edwards ordinary of Elbert county has set a June 12 election to fill the unexpired term of the late Sheriff S N Hailey. Interim sheriff J C Thornton Jr has qualified and appointed Jack Hailey as deputy. Thornton plans to run for sheriff and keep Hailey as deputy, sharing fees as before.
The Second Quarterly Conference for the year was held last night in Baraca rooms of the Sunday school. Presiding Elder Sterling P. Wiggins led the meeting, reporting the church in fine condition. The item on drafts warns of dangers from exposure and recommends Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia stiffness and rheumatic pains.
Raymond Robins of Chicago was chosen temporary chairman at the Progressive convention meeting in New York city. O. K. Davis of New York was named secretary and F. P. Carrick designated sergeant-at-arms by the party executive committee.
Commerce Georgia May 24 The Commerce high school announces its commencement exercises will be held May 28 to 30 in the school auditorium. The senior class includes Louise Grace Alexander Lois Maxine Arther Alice Beulah Crowe Elizabeth Hardman Frances Marian Hubbard Sarah Myrleen Merk Mary Weal Shannon Clara Mae Sharp Margaret Emily Stone Floreen Williamson Orrin Howell Carson Richard Glenn Dowdy Lawrence Hardman Thurmond Hood Clint Wright Mize Atticus Samuel Sanders Colors are old rose and white Motto Astra Castra Numen Lumen Mower White rose.
Despite a new state-wide ban on liquor advertising Georgia is flooded with first class mailers from liquor houses. Chattanooga dealers use diverse publicity to keep brands before residents despite newspaper ads. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted for kidney relief and general vitality.
A historical note lists counts for letters words and verses in the Bible, cites occurrences of terms like and and Lord, notes unique words and verses, and highlights notable chapters and verses with phrases such as the alphabet in Ezra and the finest chapter in Acts.
The note states Lula Skelton of Charel N Y suffered biliousness headaches and dizziness for a long time. Ia tablets were the only remedy reported to give permanent relief and were offered for sale.
The statement asserts Nuxcara is not an infallible cure for ailments but may help. It notes some users have reported relief, while emphasizes avoiding delay and seeks to position the remedy as supportive. Available at The Citizens' Pharmacy in Athens, Georgia.
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