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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
6
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for children. It promotes inside cleansing for constipation tied to illness and feverish symptoms, warning to buy the 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company with full dosing directions.
H R Palmer announces candidacy for re election as alderman of the Second ward subject to Democratic primary. R T Wright from the First ward considered for the same race with Palmer.
Mrs Myron J Pickard of Memphis writes that during a severe winter both her children recovered from colds after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. She notes it proved to be the medicine they needed and says it is obtainable everywhere.
Judge Brand reconvenes the term this morning to take up the calendar up to today. The first case is the damage suit Locklin versus Anderson, with the jury verdict and charge remaining to complete the case.
John Kerr Branck Adrian Iselin Jr Charles Lanier and Edmund D Randolph were reelected as directors for three years at the Southern Railway annual stockholders meeting in Richmond. The report noted July storms caused about 1.25 million dollars in property damage, excluding traffic losses and detour costs.
Thousands visited the circus with little drunkenness and few disturbances. Police reported seventeen cases, six colored men and three white men were arrested for intoxication, with extra officers on duty and several plainclothes officers. The show management praised the police for maintaining order.
Car load of good young mares and horses with several matched teams and well bred stock. Will exchange for good young mules or notes until next fall. Cauthen's Sale Stable managed by Ralph Walker located at 165 West Clayton Street Athens Georgia. Phone 1177. Bt Athens Ga.
An advertisement notes Foley Kidney Pills as relief for back ache and bladder trouble. Mrs J M Gaskill of Green Indiana praises the product. The ad promotes healthful exercise and a nearby baseball opening event on Lumpkin Street next to a laundry.
In Madison county a dispute over seed cotton on a Pope Butler plantation near Comer ended with Jessie Arnold, a Black man, killed by Pope Butler who is jailed on murder charges. Butler claims he acted to save his life after Arnold knocked him down and beat him with a rock. Preliminary trial set for tomorrow.
The film The End of the World arrives at the Colonial for two showings on the 16th and 17th. Emma Thomson stars, with a plot of a comet threat, market panic, and apocalyptic fire and floods as lovers persevere amid ruins.
A local United Daughters of the Confederacy banquet in Masonic Hall on October 5 in Watkinsville Ga celebrated a successful event. Funds were raised to mark Confederate graves in Oconee cemetery with a lavish display of colors and a menu of ham salad cheese straws and other items. The program featured Miss Frances Carroll poetry and a toast by Prof W L Downs with remarks by Robert Ast ford.
Traffic in Athens saw many minor crashes as 177 cars were counted on Commerce road and surrounding streets. A two passenger Chevrolet owned by Henry Smith was damaged after he swerved to miss a street car. A Ford on Lexington road injured a Sandy Cross man. A Winterville wreck injured several, with driver Bill Strickland and Elmer Hale among the hurt. authorities suspect intoxication. Local events noted a school lecture by Col H Abit Nix and a Confederate veterans toast and singing at a gathering.
Crawfordville Georgia reports Col and Mrs Hawes Cloud rushed to Augusta for suspected appendicitis. Lee Hill loses several hand bones after a shingle block fall. Local ginneries announce four day weeks as cotton crop remains short. Crawfordville Baptist votes to build a larger church near the railroad depot due to rising Sunday school attendance. The old structure was finished about 25 years ago.
A testimonial notes relief from bronchial trouble and cough with Palmer-Blonge product. Reader claims phlegm breaks up, hoarseness eases, and breathing improves, citing benefit to tired or weak throats. No verifiable details or dates provided.
Winterville Georgia notices list Mrs B A Hooks and son Thomas returning to Dublin, university visitors Wingate and Cochran, Miss McCurdy returning to Comer, F C Matthews visiting Cedartown, and many locals at Union church in Madison county. Gossip includes J T Noell visiting Comer relatives, W C Chandler visiting home, Pauline Glenn hosting sewing club, Mollie Daweon and Mrs A L Anderson visiting Texas, and Ruth Yearby with Mrs 4 L Anderson at Mrs W R Coile’s.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery syrup as the best remedy for coughs and colds. It promises proven medicines, satisfaction guaranteed, and a money back offer if not helped. The copy highlights long trust and easy dosing for relief.
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