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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1917

Page

5

Y M C A Fort McPherson opens new building for soldiers

R M Guess writes from Fort McPherson detailing the Y M C A setup. The 40 by 110 foot building includes an auditorium for up to 1,000, offices, secretaries, a reception room, and athletic equipment. Dr W W Alexander arrives to lead religious work. A K Franklin leads athletics. Karl Zerfoss and R K Mell oversee committees and activities. The camp anticipates five secretaries per building serving about five thousand men and may add more buildings. May 23.

Athe Sec R. M. Guess Fort McPherson Vero Guess YM. C. A W. W. Alexander First Methodist Church Murfresboro Tenn Alexander Army Council A. K. Franklin Athlnta Y. M.C. A Franklin Karl Zerfoss Georgia Tech Y. M A. Association Zertoas Kentucky R. KE. Mell Atlanta Georgia Tech Army Y. M. C. A Georgia

Australian boxer Les Darcey dies of pneumonia in Memphis

Australian pugilist Les Darcy died in Memphis on May 24 from pneumonia. The Associated Press report notes his death after an attack and mentions coverage in Today’s Sneer, with comments on men who pride themselves on feeling deeply.

Associated Press Memphis Les Darcey

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Cincinnati Woman

Mrs Josiy Copner of 1668 Harrison Ave Cincinnati Ohio says the Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her from severe female troubles after doctors failed. The ad claims the remedy uses herbal ingredients and has served as a tonic for forty years benefiting the female body and daily homemaking.

Lydia E Pinkham Cincinnati Ohio Lydia E.inkham Lydia E. Pinkham Josiy Copner Harrison Ave Fairmount

Festival of Weeks Shabuoth Falls May 27 in Athens Synagogue

Shabuoth or the Festival of Weeks falls on Sunday May 27. The festival marks seven weeks from the Omer and the fiftieth day after Passover. It commemorates the Revelation at Sinai and the pledge of loyalty at Confirmation in the Athens synagogue, with services announced later this week.

Passover Tabernacles Israel Sinai Sion Athens

Great Sermons Draw City to Tabernacle Meetings

Athens residents have a few days left to hear Dr. T. T. Martin of Blue Mountain Miss deliver strong evangelical sermons at Tabernacle Baptist Church each afternoon and evening This week will be followed by two preacher workers continuing the campaign for at least two more weeks at the site

Athens T. T. Martin Blue Mountain Miss Tabernacle Baptist Church

Paradoxical Patriots Minute Men Greet the Hour

A brief dialogue frames minute men as paradoxical figures of the hour. One character quips about the idea, prompting reflection on their timely yet fleeting relevance and roles in contemporary events.

All Southern Baseball Team Selected by Banner Writer

The Banner names its All Southern team after the season. Rawson Mercer and Collins earn key infield spots while Wooten Davis Hill Whitey Davis and Spence fill the outfield and Warren Mercer and Tech pitchers anchor the rotation. Coach John Henderson of Georgia earns an All Southern Coach designation.

Wovten Georgia Collins Auburn Davis Hill Tech Mercer Bill Beck South Clements Clarence Rawson Rawson Ike Clements Mercer Hlairsten Morrison Wooten Whitey Davis Whitey Short Parker Clemson Heisman Tie Outer Garden Basa Carlyle Alabama Spence Outer Gardens Bass Cargyle puCotte Crawford Westbrook Stevens Puckett Wikle Philpot Fox Bryant Bowman John Henderson

Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues

Results recap across American National Southern and South Atlantic leagues with multiple games. Notable scores include Philadelphia 9 Cincinnati 19 Brooklyn 6 Pittsburg 0 and Atlanta 8 Memphins 6. New York 3 Chicago 4 in the National League.

American Chicago Washington Detroit Philadelphia Cleveland New York St. Louis Boston National New York Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsburg Southern Little Rock Atlanta Memphins Birmingham Nashville Mobile Chattanooga New Orleans

Open Competitive Exam for Telegraph Operators Announced

The U S Civil Service Commission offers an open examination for telegraph operator roles for men and women. Vacancies across any service branch offer salaries from 900 to 1200 dollars yearly. Higher grade postings go to top scorers. details at the post office.

United States Civil Service Commission

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Darcy Evangelist T. T. Martin Blue Mountain, Miss Baptist Tabernacle Banner SCI Jthern the Keystoners Uburn South Atlantic Columbia Jacksonville Augusta Choirluston Robert Chas. Stern Co Stern Wolf Jim W. O. Martin & Co Third National Bank THE Athens Savings Bank Carrie County Bonds QO. Martin & CO Auditors and Accountants M. Stern M. G. Michael G. A. Mell Strand Molly King Strand Today
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