Aged Campus Janitor Wanders Woods In Mental Decline
Alfred Potts known as Uncle Alf a longtime campus janitor and grounds keeper was found wandering near the city limits in a deteriorated mental and physical state. He served through generations of Georgian students and knew notable figures from the university era. Community friends hope for his recovery.
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Alfred Potts
Alf
State University
Pletely
Henry Grady
John Temple Graves
Old College
Young Lady Loses Purse on Athens Train
A woman recently arrived from Arkansas misplaced a purse valued at about ten dollars containing eight cents cash and trunk keys and checks while aboard a vestibule train to Athens. A man picked up the purse and alighted. he left without identifying himself. The owner, Miss Divonia Emerick, seeks its return through her uncle Captain George Emerick.
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Athens
Divonia Emerick
George Emerick
Huggins China House
Little Rock
Atlanta
No. 6
California Syrup of Figs Endorsed by Mothers
A reminiscence styled health notice urges mothers to give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs to sick children and even adults for gentle cleansing of the bowels. It claims rapid relief from constipation, urges asking for a 50 cent bottle, warns against counterfeits, and credits the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Reverend Franklin and wife visit Lincolnton pastor's year
Rev John Franklin and his wife visit to discuss his work as pastor of the Methodist church at Lincolnton. He is finishing a very satisfactory year on a charge known for its good works and frontline service.
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John Franklin
Gentle and Effective Laxative Promoted by Doctor King
A mild gentle effective laxative is described as the remedy for constipation. Thousands praise Dr. King's New Life Pills with testimonials from Hugh Tallman of San Antonio Texas. The pills are stated to be painless and available at druggists for 25 cents or by mail from H. E. Bucklen & Co. Philadelphia or St. Louis.
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Dr. King
S. A. Stid
Mason, Mich
Missionary Union Concludes Two Day Meeting in Athens
The twelfth annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary Union of the Sarepta Baptist Association adjourned yesterday afternoon at First Baptist church Athens after two days of study and fellowship. Miss Mildred Rutherford led the morning session and Mrs. Lynch of this city delivered a valued paper on the Future of the Woman's Missionary Union. Women from forty to fifty churches praised the entertainment provided during the gathering.
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Woman's Missionary Union
Sarepta Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Mildred Rutherford
Lynch
Athens
Pensioner Applications Pushed for New Roll Entries
The pension office urges filing for new pensioner placements as officials accelerate processing. The previous belief that first-time applicants could wait longer is being set aside by the commissioner to speed up eligibility actions.
Fewer Clarke County pensioners for 1914 anticipated
Judge Orr has been instructed by State Pension Commissioner J. W. Lindsey to close new pension applications by November 1. Clarke County expects less pension money next year as deaths, transfers, and removals reduce the rolls, with no new applicants. The letters urge timely filing and remind that funds for widows and soldiers are limited.
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Orr
J. W. Lindsey
Clarke
Lindsay
Te General Assembly
General Assembly
Woman Reports Feeling Ten Years Younger After Remedy
Louisville reader Mrs Mize Williams writes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased weakness and nervous feelings, letting her resume daily work and feel ten years younger. In Romayor Texas Mrs Viola Jasper says displacement and bladder trouble relieved by the same remedy and calls it the finest medicine for suffering women. Letters opened and answered by women at Lydia E Pinkham Co confidentially in Lynn Mass.
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Louisville, Ky
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mizee Willis
Bank St
Romayor
Texas
Viola Jasper
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Dr Marion Hull Addresses College Young Men's Christian Association
Dr Marion Hull speaks at a College Young Men's Christian Association meeting tonight to discuss campus activities and student engagement.
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College Young Men's Christian Association
Will Make an Address By Dr Marion Hull In Athens
Former Athens man Dr Marion McHenry Hull graduate of the University of Georgia and noted Bible student and writer will speak tonight in Athens from Atlanta before the University of Georgia Young Men's Christian Association. R M Guess the college association secretary arranged the Bible study rally with expected attendance from association members and others invited.
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Marion McHenry Hull
University of Georgia
South
Athens
Atlanta
University of Georgia Young Men's Christian Association
College Association
R. M. Guess
University of Mississippi
Georgia
Twe Association
Mr. Hull
Leading Citizen A J McMullan of Hart County Laid to Rest
The funeral of Hon A J McMullan of Hart County was held at Sardis church with Chancellor Barrow and President Soule attending. Survived by wife Sallie Turner McMullan and children Lucius L McMullan and others. Lucius L McMullan nominated to fill vacancy on the State College board by Julian B McCur ry.
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D. C. Barrow
Andrew M. Soule
University
State College of Agriculture
Hartwell
A. J. McMullen
Hart County
Sardis Church
McMullan
the State College
Sallie Turner
Lucius L. McMullan
Orin Roberts
Monroe
C. W. Rice
Liberty
S.C
Slaton
Julian B. McCurry
State College Board
Parisian Sage hair tonic advertised with guarantee
An old advertisement touts Parisian Sage hair tonic promising to remove dandruff stop hair loss and invigorate the scalp. It is sold for 50 cents and guaranteed by H R Palmer & Sons with money back if unsatisfied. The notice also mentions rental mule and horse requests and a grocery ad with Louis Camak returning from Atlanta.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Hardwareman Mr. Fleming Visits Augusta
Mr. T. B. Fleming of T. B. Fleming Hardware Co. is spending a few days in Augusta.
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T. B. Fleming
T. B. Fleming Hardware Co
Augusta
Deafness Cure Meant By Constitutional Remedies
Deafness cannot be cured by local applications as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. The only cure is constitutional remedies. Deafness stems from an inflamed Eustachian Tube causing rumbling or imperfect hearing. if the tube remains closed, hearing is lost. Many cases result from catarrh and inflamed surfaces. ENEY, & CO Toledo, Ohio.
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Tree, Eney, & CO
Toledo
Obir
Wife of Ebenezer pastor dies after illness
The wife of Rev. J. H. Horton, longtime pastor of Ebenezer Colored Baptist Church on Broad Street, died after indigestion led to paralysis and heart failure. She was about 55, survived by a son in Chicago and a daughter locally, and was a leader in charitable and home mission work. Funeral drew a large, mixed attendance.
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J. H. Horton
Ebenezer
Colored Baptist Church
Broad Street
Chicago
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Henry Clay
LaFitte
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French Market Mills
New Orleans Coffee Co., Ltd
Athens Savings Bank
M. Stern
Mell
Deupree Hunnicutt
Aaron Cohen
G. A. Mell
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