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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1915

Page

29

Nothing Likely to Come of the Navigation Plan

Banner correspondent reports a Atlanta meeting on making the Chattahoochee navigable to Atlanta. Plan deemed possible but unlikely to develop soon. Estimated cost to prepare the river 5 to 8 million dollars. If feasible it could spur manufacturing along the river but early fruition seems remote and aims to preserve Atlanta freight rates amid intrastate shifts.

Banner Atlanta Chattahoochee River Chattahoochee Augusta Macon Columbus

None Equal to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

W V Harner of Mont Delier Indiana says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy equals all cough cures and never fails to give prompt relief. When you have a cold try the remedy and see its splendor. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain W. V. Harner Mont- Delier Ind

Lodge Directory Nonstandard Fraternal Meetings List

Greenn Lodge No 765 meets Tuesdays in Max Joseph Building. Athens B P C E No 790 meets Wednesdays at Broad and Lumpkin. Classic City Council 375 U C T meets first and third Saturdays at K of P Hall Clayton. Keystone Chapter 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday at Max Joseph Building. Geo.B. Davis Camp 292 W O W meets Wednesdays 8 pm in Woodmen Hall. Williams Lodge 75 I O O F meets Mondays in Max Joseph Building. Mt Vernon Lodge 22 F and A M meets Thursdays in Masonic Hall Maz Joseph Building. St Elmo Lodge No 40 K of P meets Mondays at Castle Hall Clayton. Visiting brethren invited.

Greenn Odd Fellows Max Joseph J. M. Henson N. G. H. L. Garebold R. S Classic City Council K. of P. Hall Jester Building Clayton Street I. A. Bradberry John Roberts Keystone Royal Arch Masons A. L. Barper Geo.b. Davis Woodmen Hall W. W. Beacham C. C. John Mappin Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 Masonic Hall Maz Joseph Building L. N. Betts W. M J. G. Quinn Sec St. Elmo Lodge K. of P Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Zhone John C. Charles Nickerson K. of R

Canadians Progressing Montreal as Commercial Hub Threatens New York

Syracuse address by Franks Ellsworth warns New York’s prestige in trade is shrinking as Montreal and other Canadian ports rapidly expand facilities and grain handling. He cites rising grain receipts through Montreal and slower growth for New York, urging large scale, strategic action to retain commerce.

Associated Press Syracuse N. Y New York City Franks Ellsworth New York State Waterways Association Montreal Canadian New York Atlantic Baltimore Boston New Orleans Galveston United States Atlantic Seaboard Buffalo Great Lakes

Prohibition Campaign Letter Targets Georgia Lawmakers

Atlanta campaign literature from the Anti-Saloon League exposes plans for the extra session. The letter from Room 814 Empire Life Building attacks liquor interests, previews bills to be passed, and urges legislators to reject outside influence while praising the Faithful Ninety seven and promising strong enforcement of prohibition statutes.

Empire Life Building Banner Atlanta Anti-Saloon League Billy’ Witham Witham Savannah Augusta Georgia Atlanta Committee

Split in prohibition ranks fuels push for extra session

Official circles report strong support for drastic legislation with letters favoring action. A noted split among prohibition backers exists, yet consensus holds enough power to pass through an extra session any bills the Antisaloon League proposes. Proposals mirror Senator Stovall's earlier measures with minor changes and a likely joker in one bill.

Antistalon League Stovall

A Notre Dame Lady’s Appeal For Home Rheumatism Cure

An Indiana advert promotes a free home treatment claimed to cure rheumatic pains and related ailments without changing climate. It states the remedy lowers uric acid, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, and improves vision, inviting readers to mail for proof to Mrs. M. Summers, Box R, Notre Dame, Ind.

Notre Dame

Notice of Partnership Change at Traffic Investigation Bureau

To whom it may concern I have disposed of my partnership interest in the Traffic Investigation Bureau of Atlanta to T J McAfee and W G Chipley and am no longer connected with said firm Freight bills under contract executed up to or prior to October 6 1915 will be audited and adjusted by me October 6 1915 BH Brown Rate Expert

Traffic Investigation Bureau Atlanta T. J. McAfee W. G. Chipley Gaid BH. G. Brown

Laymen’s Movement to Hold Nation Campaign

New York Oct 9 Preparations are nearly complete for the Laymen’s Missionary Movement National Campaign. Sixty to seventy men will train in conventions starting Chicago Oct 14, then 75 major gatherings nationwide, leading to a Washington congress next April. Denominations coordinate with home and foreign missions, bishops and leaders joining staff efforts across Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational, Episcopal and other churches.

Associated Press New York Chicago Washington United States Ocean Grove N. J Congregationalists Atlantic City Methodist Church Episcopal Church John W. Wood Board of Missions Bishop Kinsolving Brazil Congregational Missionary Reuben L. Breed Northern Baptist Convention Los Angeles John M. Moore

Crusade Against Moonshiners Soon in North Georgia

Atlanta October 9 government revenuers will launch a public sentiment campaign against moonshine plants in North Georgia. Revenue Agent J D Gantt will direct the drive once final instructions arrive from Collector A O Blalock. The effort aims to arouse public opinion to enforce the law and shut down moonshining.

Banner Atlanta Revenoeers North Georgia Mountain J. D. Gantt A. O. Blalock Washington

Pine Tar Honey Cold Remedy Ends Early Colds

Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey goes to the root of cold troubles by clearing the throat and relieving the stuffed feeling. Pine honey qualities are especially effective for children s colds. A cold broken at the start greatly reduces risk of complications. 25¢.

Dr. Bell

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SO and Embalmers Engin Stre Athens Lodge Quarters Broad and Lumpkin Streets R. O. Arnold E. R. Clare D. Heidler Prohibition Temperance Henry Clay Andrew Jackson South French Market Mills New Orleans Coffee Co., Ltd Props New Orleans, la Laymen’s Missionary Movement Meet Presbyterians David McConaughy W. A. Marquis
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