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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1916

Page

3

Arrangements perfected for Democratic convention

A. E. Massengale, secretary of Georgia's state democratic executive committee, completes plans for the convention opening Tuesday at 10 o'clock in Macon. Delegates lists from about 35 counties are pending, and a district seating plan is devised. Two contests with the nomination of lawmakers are filed. corruption and rule violations cited. Detected delegation splits in DeKalb hint possible changes before Saturday meeting.

Atlanta Elmo ‘Massengale State Democratic Executive Committee Macon Bis Massengale Massengae Oscar Brown Clinch County State Senate John B. Gordon Homer E. D. Eventts Cotes Omer House of Representatives John Paulk Brown J. B. G. Logan T. H. Anderson Logan State Committee Berlin Boston Reagan Coffee County Charles E. Stewart State Executive Committee Stewart C. A. Ward County Committee Paulk Court of Appeals John B. Hutcheson DeKalb County Dorsey Toto DeKalb Committee

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad for Hay Fever and Bronchitis

An advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar from H. R. Palmer & Sons promotes it as a reliable remedy for coughs colds bronchitis hay fever and asthma. It claims to stop racking coughs heal raw membranes loosen phlegm and ease wheezy breathing.

Foley H. R. Palmer & Sons

Weather forecast for Athens and region accuracy

The Weather column cites a forecast for Athens and vicinity through 7 p.m. Saturday with likely fair conditions but recent rain in a broad area. It notes cool areas with frost in Denver and North Platte and a 28 degree reading at Sheridan, plus a low pressure zone near the northwest and a warm cot ton belt extending east.

Banner Atlanta Athens Lake Ohio Middle Little Rock California Cotton Belt Northwest Denver North Platte Sheridam

Elephants Romeo and Queen in Love at Ringling Circus

A love affair between two Ringling Brothers elephants, Queen and Romeo, captivates crowds as they rub cheeks and feed peanuts in the menagerie. A humorous staged swap test showed their bond, while the circus unveils new tricks as they tour with three herds. The Ringling Brothers circus appears in town on Wednesday, October Lith.

J Cupid Ringling Brothers Queen Romeo Boss Denman Fannette

Further Campaign Expenses Reported In Statements

Atlanta Ga Sept 22 Further campaign expenses filed by candidates with Comptroller General Wright today include R E Davison prison commission fee 125 advertising 100 printing stationery etc 135 total 360 James A Perry mail commission fee 125 stationery 45 50 postage 63 15 newspaper cuts 5 45 newspaper advertising 478 70 printed matter 146 92 clerical work 30 total 394 75 J J Kimsey of appeals fee 125 printed 25 postal cards 50 newspaper advertising 275 rail road fare 25 hotel bills 30 postage 40 total 570 Robert Hodges court of appeals entrance fee 125 M J Yeomans court of appeals telegrams 3 75 printing 128 10 advertising 30 entrance fee 125 stamps stationery etc 417 78 total 708 58 The gubernatorial and agricultural department expense accounts have not been filed yet The time limit is October 2.

Atlanta General Wright R. E. Davison Prison Commission James A. Perry Mail Commission J J. Kimsey of Appeals Robert Hodges Court of Appeals M. J. Yeomans Gubernatorial Agricultural Department

Parramore resigns as head at Alto Sanatorium

The Georgia Sanatorium board accepts the resignation of Dr Willis B. Parramore as superintendent. R E McClure is named to fill the post. McClure previously served as assistant superintendent and later at Macon City Hospital.

DR. Parramore Alto Sanitarium Atlanta Harris Georgia Sanatorium Ee Senha Nation Willis B. Parramore Pee R. E. McClure McClure Ma‘com City Hospital

Stop Look and Listen signs ignored led to railroad crossings crashes

Atlanta reports 57 auto accidents at Southern Railway crossings in the year to June 30 with 12 deaths and 59 injuries. Comparisons show 1915 had 69 crashes causing 12 deaths and 68 injuries. State breakdown lists accidents deaths and injuries by Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia.

Atlanta Southern Railway Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad for Ada Sanders Cottontown

Mrs Ada Sanders of Cottontown Tennessee writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best and only cough remedy for her two children. The advertisement claims relief for coughs hoarseness tickling throat bronchitis hay fever asthma and croup by H R Palmer and Sons.

Ada Sanders Cottontown Tenn Foley H. R. Palmer & Sons Adv

Culpepper Seeks Speakership Amid Race

Atlanta report notes representative Nath F. Culpepper of Meriwether plans to run for speaker of the house. Four other candidates enter the race, with the strongest contender yet to be determined as the campaign unfolds.

Culpepper HOUSE Atlanta Nath F. Culpepper Meriweth

How to Give Good Advice Through Example

A brief note extols setting a good example to encourage others. It claims quick recovery from colds by using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and notes long standing, wide reputation and ready availability.

Family credits Black-Draught for health at McDuff Virginia

A Virginia family touts Thedford's Black-Draught as a trusted remedy for stomach issues and indigestion. The ad claims the vegetable tonic strengthens weak stomachs and relieves colic and headaches, noting use for over 70 years and a price of 25 cents per package.

McDuff Thedford NG Im

Official Vote Given in Northern Circuit Returns

Special to the Banner from Hartwell Georgia on September 22 reports Elmo Masengale Secretary of State Democratic Executive Committee released vote totals for the Northern circuit. Hodges 8672 Little 3375 Worley 2902 for Solicitor General Skel tom 3405 Davis 2664 Dorsey Davis 1689 Swilling 1051 Dorough 941.

Hartwell Elmo Masengale W. L. Hodges W. IR. Little J. N. Worley Solicitor General Skeltom P.W. Davis Dorsey Davis S. B. Swilling T. G. Dorough

J Cullen Wright for Clerk of Representatives

A very capable man, J Cullen Wright enters the race and will prove a formidable candidate for Clerk of Representatives.

J. Cullen Wright Clerk OF Representatives

Lodge directory notices for various fraternal orders

St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 8 30 in Castle Hall Clayton Street visiting Knights invited Rev Troy Beatty C C T H Nickerson EK of R 8 Williams Lodge No 15 IOOF meets Mondays in Odd Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building all brethren invited A VON N J A Mealor RS Athens BPOE No 790 meets second and fourth Wednesdays 8 30 at Lodge quarters Broad and Lumpkin Sts TUCK BBG H PALMER Ses Geo B Davis Camp 292 WO W meets Wednesdays Woodmen Hall Max Joseph Building first and third devoted to business second and fourth to degree team Glenn Lodge No 75 IOOF meets Tuesdays in Odd Fellows Hall Max Joseph Building all brethren invited CENTER NG S LUMPKIN JR Advenants

St. Elmo Lodge K. of P Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Jester Building Clayton Street Troy Beatty Nickerson Athens B. P Eqi Indge Quarters Corner Broad Lumpkin Sts Nne Tuck G. H. Palmer Geo. B. Davis Woodmen Hall Max Joseph

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ST. Elmo Massengale W. W- Reid Foley & Co Chicago H. R.palmer & Sons Dan Cupid Dr.King Chichester Northern Circuit Lodge Directory
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