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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1914
Page
8
Hon James D Price state agriculture commissioner was very ill at home after a sudden illness on his farm in Oconee county. Doctors feared appendicitis but those fears may be groundless as he improves. He plans to travel to Atlanta this morning to resume duties at the capitol, though not fully able.
An advertisement touts Po-do-lax as a pleasant laxative that cures indigestion and related troubles including pimples, head-aches and torpid liver. It claims liver toning and blood purification, promises health and clear skin with regular use, offers a 50 cent bottle and money back guarantee.
Insurance details Lipscomb and J C Jester prefer sharing fire insurance. Clarke County Bank offers 4 percent on savings. Garland Smith offers French German or art lessons. Mgr address 146 Mel St, Phone 224. For Rent two connecting rooms near Milledge Ave. Box 303. Two new furnished rooms with bath near Milledge car line. Phone 947. Rubber Stamps Gardner Price 225 Lumpkin. Fresh today mackerel and trout at Western Market, Phone 451. For Rent six room cottage Grady Ave J W Ingle. Music class at Mrs E C McEvoy opens Sept 14 with hours by request. Miss Green A Allen opens voice and piano Sept 14 at 131 Grady Ave Phone 765.
Telegraphic notice reports the sudden death of Zach T Williams at his Colquit home in Miller County South Georgia on the day before. He was long known in Oconee County as a prominent citizen and friend of Commissioner James D Price.
Bernice Wyandt of Lima Ohio recounts four years of stomach discomfort and headaches. After trying many medicines he found relief with Chamberlain's Tablets, using two bottles to cure his complaint. For sale by all dealers.
In a letter to the editor titled Anxious Inquirer the writer defends open scrutiny of city government. He compares governing councils to a chariot needing direction and calls for respectful questioning, petitions, and civic participation to prevent stagnation.
The first meeting of Georgia’s state democratic executive committee will occur in Atlanta later this month. Officials announced the date and appointees to fill vacancies, after a Atlanta meeting with St Elmo Massengale Judge E J Reagan and General Walter Harris. A contest over the Tallapoosa circuit judgeship was noted as part of the agenda.
An Athens shop advertises open stock and assembled sets including fine china, crystal glassware, enamel and aluminum cookware, woodenware, and silver plated ware. The offer emphasizes genuine quality and unique local stock.
Cedar Maps and Ocedar Polish offer telephone orders and in person visits for quick delivery. The ad promises prompt service and speedy fulfillment.
Mineola New York September 10 A grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging first degree murder against Mrs Florence Carman in the Louise Bailey murder case. Carman was previously indicted for manslaughter. Bailey was shot in Dr Carmans office at Freeport on June 30 by an unseen assailant.
Democratic members on the ways and means committee agreed on taxation of freight transportation and increased revenue taxes on beer and domestic wines. The bill expects annual revenue around 107 million dollars to offset war related revenue losses, while river and harbors appropriations may be trimmed from 53 to about 30 million dollars.
Blanton Hill Noble died Wednesday night at his sister’s home in Philadelphia after a yearlong illness. He was 54, a 1880 University of Georgia graduate, former Athens lawyer, and Emmanuel Episcopal Church member. He is survived by two sisters, with funeral possibly Saturday at Emmanuel Church.
Newport News reports manager Flynn of the Colonial Opera House in Athens Ga praising the play Today as the best of the season. He notes a cast of real New York actors and details of staging. A return date is demanded by the audience. The show opens in Athens the first week of October.
Yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock funeral services for Mrs. E P Harrison were held from the late home on Chatooga Avenue. The Rev A L Flury of the West End Baptist church conducted the service. She died on the afternoon of the 9th after a long illness. She was sixty seven years old and survived by three daughters and many grandchildren.
Rev. S. R. Grubb pastor of the First Christian church returned from an extended Indiana and Ohio trip with Mrs. Grubb. He visited communities then halted in South Carolina to lead evangelistic meetings yielding good for the area. He arrived in Athens this week and will preach Sunday morning.
Georgia division reunion of Confederate veterans offers reduced round trip rail fare. Central of Georgia Railway sells tickets Sept 15 to 17 with final return by Sept 21 from Athens 2.35 dollars and proportional rates from other points. Inquiries to agent J C Hellner or commercial agent B R Bloodworth.
A market display features baking apples Tokay grapes pink meat and cantaloupes presented by Arnold and Abney. The item list highlights fresh produce in the local stalls.
Men cut the cost of walking with Besmade Sox at $1.50 per dozen and a money back guarantee. Orders drop at M. & M. Poss’ Place or Means Hosiey Co. 409-419 Holman Building. Favorite Diarrhoea Remedy praised by Mrs. May Higgins of Peru Indiana for rapid relief after summer illness. Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by all dealers.
Father Clarke of St. Joseph's Catholic church left Athens on the daylight train to Griffin to tend a desperately sick parishioner. He will officiate at Griffin Sunday services and visit Newnan before returning to Athens Monday. College Avenue School plans include principal availability next Saturday 9 to 12 for first grade entry to avoid Monday rush.
British admiralty says cruiser Pathfinder was destroyed by a German submarine, not a mine. Allied dispatches report German offensives halted and driven back along the front as Belgians flood areas to block German advances. Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia wounded. Belgians claim gains around Antwerp and Louvain. Germans evacuate Aerachot as priests are freed.
The Norman Field Players showcase The Frozen Trail at the Colonial with praise from Theatrical Managers Association as a top attraction of the decade. Mr Field stars in a strong reading role. a matinee is scheduled Saturday at 3 PM and Palmer's sells seats. A Saturday night Country Store event includes many gifts and a live baby on stage.
Mrs Lena Chandler rents a newly constructed house on Pulaski Street near Prime Avenue and will open a first class boarding house by October first. She is currently in Bishop, Ga, and will return to Athens by early next week.
Ad claims a quick cure for hemorrhoids with a money back guarantee. Mentions a druggist refund policy and a supposed ointment remedy.
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