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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1915

Page

6

Remarkable case of Mrs Ham Shamrock Missouri

Mrs Josie Ham of Shamrock Missouri describes severe health troubles including falling inflammation congestion female weakness and backaches before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier She reports restored health now able to work sleep well eat freely and enjoy family life and privacy requests confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts

Shamrock, Mo Lydia E. Pinkham Josie Ham Box Shamrock Missouri Lylia E. Pinkham

Georgia Railroad Train Schedule Notices

Georgia Railroad publishes daily passenger times in Eastern Time. Train 50 departs 8 55 a m, Train 52 departs 3 55 p m except Sunday, Train 66 departs 4 25 p m Sundays only, Train 54 departs 9 05 a m, Train 51 arrives 1 20 p m, Train 53 arrives 9 20 p m, Train 55 arrives 8 00 a m except Sunday.

Georgia Railroad

Athens Branch Train Schedules From Southern Railway

Trains depart daily from points at 8 20 a m and 1 00 p m with 40 points on Sundays and 8 15 p m daily except Sundays. Arrivals show 1 40 p m and 6 50 p m on weekdays with additional daily except Sundays service. For information contact Paul Pinkerton or E Shelton at listed phones.

Southern Railway Athens Sun O. O Paul Pinkerton E. Shelton

Seaboard Air Line Train Departures Listed

Passenger trains Seaboard Air Line No 11 leaves at 5 35 p m No 17 at 7 10 a m No 6 at 3 46 p m No 29 at 6 17 p m No 30 northbound at 10 40 p m No 6 again at 5 17 p m No 18 at 7 45 p m No 12 at 11 42 p m

Exhibit Cars Appeal Seeks Statewide Help After Fair

State Agricultural Commissioner J D Price urges Georgians to donate exhibits for the Exhibit Cars tour, supported by the state chamber of commerce. Materials should be sent to Macon during the October State Fair week, with cars stocked at the fairgrounds.

State Commissioner of Agriculture Macon State Chamber of Commerce Department of Agriculture Empire State South

Sloan's Liniment an emergency doctor for infection relief

A vintage advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a universal antiseptic that kills germs, stops infection, and reduces congestion. It claims a single application relieves pain and aids natural blood flow, urging constant availability in 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 sizes.

Sloan

Elbert County Boy Soldier of Sea Joins Marines in Haiti

Special to the Banner Elberton Ga Sept 14 Lonnie G Vaughan of Elbert county serves in the United States Marine Corps Field Artillery Battalion. He enlisted March 26 at the Atlanta recruiting station and has seen varied service with the Marines, the oldest branch of the service.

Elberton United States Marines Corps Field Artillery Battalion Tennessee Marine Corps Haiti Little Isle Lonnie G. Vaughan Elbert County Lonnie Babe Vaughan Bowman United States Marine Corps Vaughan Atlanta

Cham berlain s Tablets Cure Biliousness and Constipation

A Gates New York woman testifies that Cham berlain s Tablets relieved her biliousness and constipation after about a year of distress. The ad notes the medicine is for sale by all dealers and credits Mrs Chas Peck as the sender.

Chas. Peck Gates N. Y Chamberlain Ady

State and County Tax Rates Vary Across Georgia Counties

The article reports on county tax rates set for 1915 in multiple Georgia counties. Greene and Oconee fix rates around 10.20 and 1.80 per thousand respectively, while Franklin, Taliaferro, and Crawfordville list 13.80 or 9.00 per thousand with the state rate at 4.80. The combined burden reflects local and state levies.

Greene Greene County Oconee Watkinsville Thomas B. Fullilov Franklin Carnesville Franklin County Commissioners Oc Roads Taliaferro Crawfordville Board of County Commissioners

Tidy Red Tins and Humidor Sponges Featured

Readable lines describe compact tobacco tins priced at ten cents and moist sponge toppers for humidors. Mentions a handsome pound and practical design to keep tobacco products fresh.

P. A

Barbecue for Lavonia Women's Club Members

In Lavonia Georgia on September 14 the husbands of the Lavonia Woman's Club members hosted a barbecue at Mr J H Conwell's home. About seventy five people attended around five o'clock and ate Brunswick stew roast pork and mutton. The ladies did not participate in any prep or cleanup.

Lavonia Lavonia’ Woman's Club J. &. Conwell Mr. Conwell

Survey of Wilkes County Road Progresses

The survey for a proposed new road on this side of Dry Mark creek in Wilkes and Clarke counties proceeds under State Road Engineer T P Stanley and Government Engineer G C Scales. The six to eight mile route may join the Washington to Atlanta highway. Landowners along the path have agreed to grant rights of way.

Lexington Dry Mark Creek Wilkes County T. P. Stanley G. C. Scales Clarke County This Wilkesounties Washington Atlanta

Worth Their Weight In Gold Advertisement Claim

A testimonial touts Chamberlain's Tablets as quick relief for headaches dizziness and digestive issues linked to a torpid liver. Miss Clara A Driggs of Hilda New York endorses the product. For sale by all dealers.

Clara A. Driggs Hilda N. Y Adv

Dodson's Liver Tone Ad Promises Safe Liver Boost

An advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a harmless alternative to calomel that cleanses the liver without griping or salivation. It claims quick improvements and says the product is safe for children, with a money back guarantee if not effective.

Dodson Adv

Atlanta Public Schools Open With 25000 Attendees

Atlanta Ga September 14 The public schools opened with an attendance of 25000 compared with 19062 in September 1900 five years earlier. The note cites a column of Atlanta five years ago and attributes growth to despite war hard times and various local issues.

Atlanta Grace Beavers Birmingham Jim Woodward Hearst Chapman-Alexander

Jackson County Sunday School Convention Oct 5 6

Jackson County Sunday School Association sets October 5 and 6 in Commerce Georgia for a convention. State secretary B W Sims and assistant secretary Miss Florrie Davis will speak along with local leaders and ministers. Claud Little of Commerce is president and J F Shannon is secretary.

Commerce Jackson County Sunday ‘School Association B. W. ‘Sims Georgia Sunday School Association Florrie Davis Claud Little J. F. Shannon

Why Cass The Girls Cant Help It In Telephone Etiquette

Atlanta readers note a Southern Bell statement on rude calls to female operators over the phone. The piece highlights that men courteous face to face often become disrespectful to operators, treating the hardest working young women poorly, and urges better behavior at the switchboard.

Atlanta The Southern Bell Cass Central Chenting

Lavonia Fountain Owners Agree to Shut Sundays

Lavonia Georgia on September 14 a town canvas shows all local fountain owners commit to not dispensing drinks on Sundays despite any city council allowances. The group includes D B Smith J Meronala W O Jones J P Crawford R J Cleveland R L Beasley and J M Freeman who praise the move for Sunday observance. The article notes strong local support and a determined stance to keep the lid on Sunday sales.

Lavonia D. B. Smith Meronala W. O. Jones J. P. Crawford R.J. Cleveland R. L. Beasley J. M. Freeman

Sumter County Sues Georgia Over Auto Tax Funds

The Sumter County Board of Commissioners sues Secretary of State Phil Cook seeking a pro rata share of the automobile tax fund based on rural mileage. Hearing set in Fulton County before Judge Ellis on October 2. County asserts the state law is unconstitutional and discriminatory. Judge R L Maynard represents the county. Attorney General Cliff Walker represents the state.

Atlanta Board of County Commissioners Sumter County Phil Cook Fulton County Ellis R. L. Maynard Cliff Walker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ham Col Gary Madison Witt Georgia Railroad Appalachee Witt Greene County Railroad Monros B. R. Bloodworth Gainesville Belmon Winder Monroe George Railroad Gainesville & Northwester Seaboard Air Line Cuid Iester State Agricultural Commissioner J. D. Price Commissioner of Agriculture Elbert Co Boy Soldier of Sea Clarke Bahnsen Department John E. Bach Newark N.J Ian Prince Albert Pringe Albert Jimmy R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO Winston-Salem, N. C Women’s Club Jackson County Georgia
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