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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1916

Page

3

Harris Campaign Tour Reaches Georgia Counties

Governor Nat E. Harris continues his speaking tour with stops in Waynesboro Sylvania and Springfield amid strong Burke County support. He defends his record on finances and the state road while rebutting Dorsey charges and notes a pardoned soldier case.

Dudley Glass Pembroke Nat E. Harris Waynesboro Sylvania Springfield Screven County Harris Edwin L. Brinson William H. Davis Mr. Dorsey Burke County Georgia Dorsey Slaton State Road von Hindenburg Joffre Camp Harris Colors Ernest Woodruff Atlanta

King's New Life Pills Gentle Laxative Ad

A vintage advertisement promises a free easy bowel movement daily as a sign of health. It claims the King’s New Life Pills provide a gentle laxative effect, purify the blood, relieve constipation, and act as an overall tonic. Available for 25 cents at druggists.

Georgia Railroad Commission to Hear Special Rates Revision

Atlanta September 5 The Georgia Railroad Commission will take up special commodity rate revision starting Wednesday with Merrel Callaway announcing a three day schedule. Clay products asphalt and related items stores and ranges are listed, as the commission handles technical exhibits and arguments. The hearing could last until November 1, limiting campaigning by Chairman Candler and Commissioner Perry who face re election challenges.

Atlanta Georgia Railroad Commission Merrel Callaway Cc. L C. L Railroad Commission Western and Atlantic Lease Commission C. M. Candler Western and Atlantic Commission Candler James A. Perry Perry

Good Roads Boosters Meeting in Kentucky Opens Session

More than 2 000 delegates attend the Southern Algonquian Good Roads Association convention in Lexington for a four day session. Governor Stanley and James C. Rogers welcome attendees. J Clay Hunt of the Lexington Board of Trade introduces the honored guests. Joseph Hyde Pratt of Chapel Hill speaks in response. Officials reports and committee appointments fill the day. Prof Strahan of the University of Georgia attends as highway commission member.

Lexington Algoalachian Good Roads Association A. O. Stanley James C. Rogers J. Clay Hunt Lexington Board of Trade Joseph Hyde Pratt Chapel Hill N. C Strahan Good Roads Department School of Engineering University of Georgia Highway Commission of the State

Moving? Heavy furniture hauler in city ad

FHARS STABLES offers moving services with special furniture van for all hours. Call 148 at 184 W. Clayton St. for hauling and livery. Also a public notice on constipation promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for relief and digestion improvements.

Fhars Stables Clayton St

Harris Slush Fund Charge Dismissed by Georgia Prohibitionists

The Harris campaign refutes Dorsey claims of a large slush fund. Prohibitionists backing Nat E. Harris outline their financial backing, noting underwritten campaign costs and urging further contributions to support Harris’s bid for a second term. The statement invites auditor verification and names Eugene C. Callaway as treasurer.

Atlanta Dorsey Harris Georgia Prohibition America Nat Nat E. Harris Harris Campaign Committee Prohibitionists Eugene C. Callaway Candler Building Atlanta, Ga W. Woods White

Strand and Elite Features For A Week At Theaters

The Strand presents Mae Marsh in The Marriage of Molly O and Elite shows Dorothy Davenport in The Unattainable on Tuesday.Wednesday offers the Line-Up at Police Headquarters at 3 p m and screenings at Colonial. Strand features Antonio Moreno in Kennedy La and Secret of Submarine No 12 with Elite presenting Cleo Madison in A Soul Enslaved. Thursday adds Frank Keenan in Honor Thy Name with Elite Lenora Ulrich in The Heart of Paula. Friday highlights Marguerite Clark in Little Lady Eileen and Carlyle Blackwell in His Brothers Wife and Grip of Evil No 8. Saturday brings Clifford Bruce in The Devil at His Elbow with Helen Gibson Railroad Drama and Liberty with Marie Walcamp plus Lonesome Luke comedies.

Strand Mae Marsh Molly-O Keystone Elite Dorothy Davenport Police Headquarters Colonial Antonio Moreno Kennedy la Cleo Madison Frank Keenan Lenora Ulrich Heart of Paula Marguerite Clark Little Lady Eileen Carlyle Blackwell Clifford Bruce Devil At Helen Gibson Liberty Marie Walcamp

How to Give Good Advice and Vote for Nat D. Arnold

The piece urges setting a good example by quickly recovering from a cold with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and notes its long, excellent reputation. It ends with a campaign pitch endorsing Nat D. Arnold for the Senate on the 12th, framed as a working man’s friend.

Nat D. Arnold Senate

Georgia Railroad Timetable Begins September 3 1916

Effective September 3 1916 Eastern Time trains run from Athens daily Train 50 at 8 35 am Train 52 daily except Sunday at 4 pm Train 54 Sunday only at 4 40 pm Train 51 daily except Sunday arrives 12 59 pm Train 53 daily arrives 9 30 pm Train 55 Sunday only arrives 12 30 noon

Ees Georgia Railroad Athens Win A . Southern Railway Sun H. E. Williams E. Shelton Ticket Agt

Gainesville Midland By Schedule Timetable No 19

Gainesville Midland By timetable for January 28 1916 lists Athens departures and arrivals with train numbers 2 4 and 1. It notes connections at Belmont to Winder Monroe intermediate points and Georgia Railroad routes and at Gainesville to Gainesville & Northwestern stations and Southern Railway connections.

Gainesville Athens Belmont Winder Monroe The Georgia Railroad Gainesville & Northwestern Southern Railway

Seaboard Air Line Train Departures List

South bound Nos 11 17 6 29 depart 6:27 7:10 3:45 6:17 a m. North bound Nos 80 6 18 12 depart 10:40 6:17 7:45 11:42 p m.

Seaboard Air

Athens People Read Timetables And Lodge Notices

Daily and Sunday train departures and arrivals listed for Southern Railway Athens branch. Local fraternal orders meet weekly in various halls with officers named and contact points provided.

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Chester Fields Liggatte Myers Tebescco South Georgia State Railroad Commission Good Roads Boosters Meeting Kentucky Chamberlain Harris’ Friends Bor Macon Madison Appalachee Greene County Railroad B. R. Bloodworth St. Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Jester Building Clayton Street Troy Beatty Lodge Quarters Corner Broad Lumpkin Sts B. F. Tuck B. R. G. H. Palmer Sec Geo. B. Davis Woodmen Hall Max Joseph W. F. Dobbs Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 Masonic Hall J. H. M’kinnon W. M. Ino G. Quinn
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