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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1915
Page
5
In the National League Boston beat New York 4 1 and 5 4 in 12 innings while Philadelphia won 2 to 3 over Brooklyn. In the American League New York defeated Boston 5 1 and 3 2 with Washington prevailing 7 3. No other games scheduled.
A physician endorses Rheuma the remedy sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and druggists at 50 cents a bottle. He cites careful testing of Rheuma’s formula claiming rapid relief and natural elimination of toxins via bowels and kidneys. The Rheuma Co guarantees the product and urges sufferers to try it.
The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the home of Mrs. S. R. Grubb on Pulaski Street. Plans for the upcoming bazaar will be discussed and committees named. Members urged to attend. all church ladies invited.
Special to the Banner reports near Jefferson Georgia yesterday a Ford cut-down vehicle driven by Mr. Stubbs and his Eatonton sister struck a mud hole crossing the Academy Bridge. The car toppled, wrecking the banisters. Mr. Stubbs was thrown but not hurt as the car righted and fled into the swamp then returned to town.
Friends and relatives travel from Atlanta Jacksonville Augusta and Athens to attend the Thomas DuBose wedding events. Notables include Mrs. Richard Johnson Miss Sarah Simpson Miss Mattie Chandler Miss Gertrude England and Miss Minnie Thomas. Also noted are departures and visits among residents with Dr. A W Martin leaving for Whigham after a year in town.
The Savannah Morning News critic lauds Joe Weber's The Only Girl. The show delights with sprightly tunes, clever lines, and a capable Weber company. Victor Herbert's music enhances an engaging plot and strong acting, including a well staged chorus by Henry Blossom.
An advertisement promotes Parisian Sage as bottled nourishment for hair roots. It claims daily scalp treatment prevents dandruff, improves shine, and makes hair soft and glossy. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and leading druggists at a trifling cost.
notice from the Georgia Insurance Commissioner in Atlanta reports that J L Thompson of Athens has not received a 1915 license to represent Bankers Life and Health Insurance Co. F B Hulme is licensed for 1915. H C Sheffield of Athens is not licensed for the current year.
The Only Girl a musical comedy by Henry Blossom with Victor Herbert score will play at the Colonial next Monday evening. Joe Weber presents a strong cast including Edna Munsey Helen Tyler Edna Groderick Genevieve Houghton Leona Stevens and Franklyn Farnum with an augmented orchestra selected by Herbert. The show was a Broadway hit last season famed for its witty dialogue and tuneful music.
The Gridiron Club held its first 1915 meeting and banquet at the Georgian last night. About twenty members attended including four new initiates Theo Smith Gale Bush Leon Folsom and Fleetwood Lanier who received initiatory ceremonies.
The court of ordinary under Judge R. C. Orr issued orders at the regular monthly term. Belle Stovall and five minor children received year's support. Freeman Brooks named administrator with leave to sell lands. Harold Tuck and Cornelius Drake granted letters of administration for their respective estates. Fred G. Davis appointed guardian of Winifred Perkins, a minor. The court adjourned to this morning for further matters.
Health and Happiness Depend Upon Your Liver. The ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills wake the liver, improve bile flow, and ease moody days. It asserts easier bowels and a brighter outlook for 25 cents a bottle.
Athens residents are assured of pure water service with same day emergency delivery. The Linton Spring Water Co invites friends and patrons to its spring opening and lists phone contact as 504. The ad promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets for biliousness and constipation and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with customer testimonials, noting availability from all dealers.
Discussion on changing the Waterworks Superintendent’s authority continues. The proposal would remove water rent collection from the post and place the superintendent in charge of plant operations full time. A council committee report was postponed to the regular meeting for decision.
A called convocation of Keystone Chapter No. R. A. M. will meet Tuesday at 8 o'clock. Royal Arch Degree will be conferred. All companions urged to attend. Visitors welcome. A. L. Harper, H. P. M. T. Summerlin, Sec.
A trolley wire fell near the Georgian Hotel last night causing delays and irregular schedules. Cars operated in reverse to reconnect lines and commuters scrambled to make connections as service lagged behind.
Pat Moran of the Phillies and Bill Carrigan of the Red Sox rise to World Series managerial duties after long ascents from the ranks. Moran built a reorganized Phillies into a pennant winner, while Carrigan balances catching and managing as Boston vies for the title alongside legends like Mack, Stallings, McGraw and Stahl. Moran’s rise from Fitchburg mill worker to Hall of Fame figure parallels Carrigan’s path, with both shaping their clubs through expert guidance and experience.
The Boston Red Sox appoint William F. Carrigan as playing manager for the World Series, assembling a strategic advisory group with Hennie Wagner and Barry. Carrigan’s long experience as catcher and pitcher helper, plus ties to Holy Cross, position him to guide the team’s approach, mirroring a historic 1912 board of strategy.
Foley's Honey and Tar is praised by St. James Mo News writer St. R. Wentworth for immediate relief from a severe lung cold and fear of pneumonia. The ad notes thousands of hay fever and asthma sufferers benefit from this healing cough and lung medicine from H R Palmer & Sons.
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