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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1915

Page

5

Preacher Delivers Third Commencement Sermon for Berry School

Dr. C. C. Jarrell of First Methodist plans a second commencement sermon at Berry School within two months, following an April address and a prior speech two years ago. Tomorrow he heads to Rome to deliver the sermon for the Berry School. The First Methodist pulpit will be filled Sunday by Dr. B. P. Allen.

C. C. Jarrell First Methodist Church Rome Berry School B. P. Allen

Drowning of Cousin From London Reported by Paper

J Van Straaten of this city reads a church periodical in New York reporting the Lusitania sinking. The notice mourns Martin Van Straaten of London an oil dealer and North London Synagogue representative, held in high esteem for business church and charities.

London J. van Straaten New York Martin van Straaten Athens América North London Council of United Synagogues

Fighting Parson to Lead Revival at East Athens Church

Rev A C Schuler known as the Fighting Parson will launch a two week revival at Second Baptist East Athens starting May 30. Daily sessions include 3 30 pm and 8 pm services with evening song at 8 and preaching at 8 30. Schuler, noted for his plain gospel boldness, has led churches in Gainesville Atlanta and Jacksonville.

East Athens A. C. Schuler Atlanta Second Baptist Church Schuler Gainesville Jacksonville

Its First Superintendent To Deliver Gainesville School Address

Prof. R. E. Park of the University of Georgia departs this afternoon for Gainesville to deliver the commencement address to Gainesville High School graduates. He was the first superintendent of Gainesville High School after the city established graded schools years ago.

Gainesville Park Gainesville High School

Feurth Estate in Georgia Compared With Nation’s Press

Georgia newspapers rank with the best in the United States in big city dailies and weeklies. The Augusta Chronicle, Atlanta Journal and Constitution, Rome Tribune Herald, Albany Herald, Macon Daily Telegraph, and Savannah Morning News are cited as strong state papers. Athens history notes the Georgia Express genesis in 1807 with John Hodge, John Espry, and editor Xenophon Gaines, later evolving into The Athenian and The Banner as successors changed hands.

R. W. Coker Georgia United States Chicago Daily Tribune Chicago Record Herald Boston Transcript Kansas City Star St. Louis Globe Democrat San Francisco Chronicle New York Sun New York Tribune Philadelphia North American New Orleans Picayune Birmingham Age- Herald Charleston News and Courier Charlotte Observer Memphis Commercial Appeal Florida Times-Union Galveston News Augusta Chronicle Patrick Walsh United States Senate Associated Press Clark Howell Southern Press Association South Atlanta Henry Grady Evan v. Howell Joel Chandler Horris Frank L. Stanton The Journal Georgian North Georgia Rome Tribune-Herald J. Lindsay Johnson Jack McCartney Albany Herald Macon Daily Telegraph Middle Georgia Savannah Morning News South Georgia Athens John Hodge Philadelphia John Espry Samuel W. Minor Minor Patrick Robinson Athens Gazette Oliver P. Shaw Alban Chase Alfred Nisbit Banner University

State High School Meet Sets June Dates at University of Georgia

Eighth annual state competition for athletics and literary events will take place at the University of Georgia June 9 10 11 1915. Contests include mathematics languages spelling science history home economics track and declamations with guest entertainment for contestants at Lucy Cobb Institute and Peabody Hall reception for visitors.

W. T. Jenkins University of Georgia Lucy Cobb Institute University Chapel Martin & Hoyt Atlanta Sanford Field Peabody Hall

Dodson's Liver Tone vs Calomel Advertises Health

An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe, vegetable alternative to calomel for liver relief. It claims calomel is mercury and harmful, causing salivation and sickness, while Liver Tone cleanses the liver without side effects and improves biliousness, digestion, and headaches.

Dodson Adv

Rev Cartledge to Attend South Carolina College Commencement

Rev S J Cartledge pastor of Central Presbyterian church leaves for Clinton South Carolina to attend the Presbyterian College of South Carolina commencement. He will deliver the annual YMCA commencement sermon Sunday evening at the college where his son Prof Howard Cartledge teaches.

S. J. Cartledge Central Presbyterian Church Clinton S. C Presbyterian College of South Carolina Cartledge Howard Cartledge

University faculty to umpire senior baseball game

Senior faculty depart to addresses across Georgia leaving enough members to play the annual faculty senior baseball game tomorrow at 3 30 pm. The chancellor will umpire and faces knotty problems in decisions, mirroring university administration. Lineup to be announced tomorrow.

Georgia

Caesar Watson a longtime Georgia gym hero and former Greene county legislator

In the University of Georgia gymnasium, Caesar Watson a 62 year old Black man who works at the hot water furnaces is celebrated as Caesar. He recalls his past as a legislator who represented Greene county for two years during the early reconstruction days.

J. S Caesar University of Georgia Caesar Watson Greene County

Eastern Star Georgia names officers for coming year

Savannah May 27 special to the Banner reports the grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Georgia elected officers at its annual convention. Notable appointments include Grand Matron Mary Askew and Grand Patron Mincey with re-elections for Jennie L. Newman and Mamie S. Johnson, and Rome selected as next year’s meeting place. The column also includes an advertising blurb for Sloan's Liniment.

Savannah Order of the Eastern Star Georgia Mary Askew Arlington Mincey Atlanta Wattie Colquitt Cordele A. F. Daniel Rome Jennie L. Newman Dalton Mamie S. Johnson Augusta Lula Wisdom Chipley Winifred McConnell Leila Harrison Bluffton Ada Jones Atalnta Eva E. Sutton Macon Adah Rowena Ward Ruth Louise Robinson Wilher H. v. Knowles Cuthbert Martha Josie Bostwick Electa Annie Dickson Warder Julia May Wilder Royston Grand Sentinel G. E. Griffin

Officers named for grand lodge and Rebeckahs in Georgia

Fitzgerald, May 27. The elected grand master and vice grand appointed officers for the grand lodge with names and hometowns. Next meeting place Atlanta. A large party will ride to Brunswick on the special A B and A train. Rebeckahs elect grand officers led by Mrs Hester Milton Thomasville and others in Macon Fitzgerald Savannah and Atlanta.

Carl A. von der Lieb Fitzgerald C. C. Maple Dalton W. A. Slater Washington Buell Stark Grand Guardian T. B. Bonner Lavonia Grand Herald J. W. Markham Macon Atlanta Brunswick Rebeckahs Rebeckah Grand Lodge Hester Milton Thomasville Nell Roderique A. L. Moore Ivie Henderson Savannah Myrtice Beattie

Freckle Remedy Offer With Money Back Guarantee

An advertisement targets Freckle-face readers offering a free trial and a money back guarantee. It promises a powder or solution called ethine double strength from any druggist, claiming a clear complexion after a few applications with rarely more than an ounce needed. The ad urges asking for double strength ethine.

Freckle-face

Rail executives push for higher mail transport pay and ICC oversight

In Atlanta officials from major southern railroads including Southern Railway and Norfolk & Western backed a plan to seek federal pay reforms for railway mail service. They urged Congress to grant the Interstate Commerce Commission authority over mail traffic and endorsed annual pay readjustments, payment for yard to post office movements, and pro rata pay for apartment post office cars.

Atlanta Committee On Railway Mail U. S Congress Interstate Commerce Commission South Southern Railway Norfolk & Western Chesapeake & Ohio Illinois Central Louisville & Nashville

Don’t Be a Grouch Seek Healthful Habits

An ad-style note warns grouchiness often stems from digestion and liver issues. It pitches Foley Cathartia Tablets as a remedy to restore brightness and energy, attributed to H.R. Palmer & Sons.

H.R. Palmer & Sons

Professor Hooper Delivers Commencement Address in Tennille

Prof W D Hooper, Latin professor at the University of Georgia, leaves today for Tennille to deliver the commencement address to the Tennille High School graduating class.

W. D. Hooper University of Georgia Tennille

Parisian Sage promises thick attractive hair for all

A Parisian Sage tonic claims to invigorate hair roots and nourish to grow long, soft, fluffy, and dandruff free. It promises to stop itching and remove dandruff, with availability from H. R. Palmer & Sons or drug counters.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

Schedule shortened for Central of Georgia No 24 arrival

The Central of Georgia No 24 schedule is shortened to arrive in Macon at 8:30 p m instead of 8:45 p m. This change reduces the schedule by fifteen minutes from previous times.

Central of Georgia No. 24 Macon

Linton Spring Water Promises Safe Athens Supply

The Linton Spring Water Co announces readiness to furnish every Athens family with pure water urged by physicians. They warn to guard against danger and promote Bowden Lithia Deep Rock Ginger Milk products.

Athens Lintonspring Water CO P.S Bowden Lithia

Purebred Hereford Cattle Introduced to Georgia College

The College of Agriculture purchases purebred Hereford cows from a famed Fox Fairfax strain to form a foundation herd at the college farm. Prof. Milton P. Jarnigan, head of Animal Husbandry, led the purchase after visiting noted herds. The move marks a shift to a strictly purebred breeding venture and signals strong Georgia buyer interest in top stock.

The College of Agriculture College Georgia Milton P. Jarnigan Department of Animal Husbandry Fairfax Jarnigan

Round Trip Tickets to Atlanta for $1.00 Weekly

Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta for 1.00 each Sunday from May 30 through Sept 12. Tickets good only on No 17 Athens 7 10 a m and return on No 18 Atlanta 5 00 p m eastern time. J Z HOKE Commercial Agent.

Seaboard Air Line Railway Atlanta Athens J. Z. Hoke

Health Promotes Happiness and Digestion Pills Ad

An advertisement extols Dr. King's New Life Pill helping digestion and regular bowel movements. It claims a free movement by morning and improved appetite, urging readers to try one tonight.

Dr. King

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. E. Park Feurth S. C. Presbyterian Chamberlain Archie Dalrymple Crooksville Ohio Rexall Eastern Star Order Sloan C.C. F Fraternal Order OF Georgia Pearl White Arnold Daly Edwin Arden Elaine Arthur Johnson and Lottie Briscoe Prof Hooper Ata Tennille Linton Richmond U. C. V. Reunion Seaboard Air Line Railway the Progressive Railway
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