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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
3
Mount Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M announces a called communication at the hall on the third floor of the Max Joseph Building this Thursday evening September 2 1915. Work in the Master’s degree. All qualified brethren invited. By order of W M N Betts and Secretary G Quinn.
Elbert County will host a two day Sunday school convention at the Dewy Rose Baptist church on Sept. 2 and 3. Noted speakers include Revs. Cleckler Harper Morton Olda McMannaway Hulme and Rich along with several local workers and Flora Davis of the Georgia Sunday School association.
An old newspaper ad touts Sloan's Liniment as a rapid antiseptic that kills germs and reduces poisons. A single application supposedly stops pain, neutralizes infection, and aids natural blood flow, with sizes 25c 50c and 1.00.
Greenn Lodge No. 75 I O O F meets Tuesdays in Max Joseph Building. Athens B P O E No. 790 meets Wednesdays at Broad and Lumpkin. Classic City Council No. 375 U C T meets Saturdays in K P Hall Clayton St. Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday at Max Joseph Building. Woodmen of the World Mt. 292 meets Wednesdays in Woodmen Hall Max Joseph Building. Williams Lodge No. 15 I C C F meets Mondays in Odd Fellows Hall. Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton St. St Elmo Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at Castle Hall Clayton St. Visiting members invited.
Cobb county grand jury, directed by Judge Patterson, begins the July term inquiry into the Leo M. Frank lynching. Officials urge diligence, secrecy, and avoidance of sensationalism as 35 witnesses are summoned and suspects including city and county officials may testify.
Georgia Railway and Power fights a $50 000 assessment on the Gregg Shoals plant in Elbert County and plans arbitration. William Eberhart, president of Habersham Good Roads and Cornelia Chamber, urges a Macon to Asheville road via Athens and Tallulah Falls, asking for cross-town meetings and wide local support.
The Atlanta Methodist Stewards Association in 1915 urged Methodist pastors not to appoint anyone to church or Sunday school offices who supports or aids the liquor traffic. The resolutions were passed unanimously by 128 stewards at Druid Hills church based on a July 20 1915 meeting.
Reader letters praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with claims of prompt relief from colds. The piece notes a grand jury investigation in Marietta, led by Solicitor General Herbert Clay, with a list of jurors and an expected mid day report. Mayor Dobbs denies rumors of strangers being driven from town as unfounded.
Atlanta Georgia reports the Union Tank Line company plans to appeal part of a tax dispute with the state of Georgia to the United States Supreme Court. The case involves rolling stock in the state and a prior Supreme Court decision that was partly favorable to both sides.
An advertisement claims GOOD PAINT is cheap but Devoe stands among a dozen good options, likely the only strong choice in town. It argues bad paint costs more per gallon and emphasizes cost by the square foot and yearly expense, urging education in paint selection. Talmage Hardware Co. sells Devoe.
Dr. W. A. Ruffin of Atlanta files petition in Fulton superior court asking for a mandamus to compel the state board of examiners to issue him a license to practice. The board contends the law requires an examination or three years of tax receipts. Ruffin says taxes were tendered but declined. Hearing set before Judge Bell with Attorney General Walker leading the board's case and Harvey Hill for Ruffin.
An advertisement claims health and happiness hinge on a sluggish liver and bile flow. It says Dr Kings New Life Pills wake the liver, stimulate bile, and ease moody days, with a 25 cent bottle price.
Quote from Kansas Industrial about skepticism toward promises that seem overly perfect. The remark cautions readers that sensational claims often disguise risk or falsehood. It reflects a prudent approach to evaluating offers and proposals.
The 43rd annual meeting of the American Public Health Association will be held in Rochester from September 6 to 10 with a large turnout of national state and special health authorities. The 15th annual conference of New York State Sanitary Officers and the 7th annual meeting of the NYS Sanitary Officers' Association run concurrent sessions.
Governor Harrison of Alabama issued a requisition for the return to Georgia of W. J. Denton to stand trial in Houston county on a misdemeanor charge of cheating and swindling. Denton is accused of swindling A. J. Evans of two carloads of cattle valued at $2,688.51 after presenting a draft.
Governor Harris referred a complaint against the Tennessee copper companies to Attorney General Walker for investigation and action. The Farmers' Union representatives accused the copper plants of violating state contracts and harming nearby crops, and Walker will examine the case to secure needed relief for the complainants.
Advertisement claims deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It asserts constitutional treatment and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes circulars and states products sold by druggists and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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