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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1916
Page
4
A collection of small ads lists various services and offerings including Lipscomb's Specialty Insurance, loaning money on property, rent notices for a groom’s house and a screened Cobb street home, room seekers near Milledge car line, grocery price guidance, fresh produce, and Spirella Corsets made to order with physician endorsement.
An old newspaper ad lists savings deposits at four percent interest with semiannual compounding on January first and July first. It promotes saving habits and mentions deposits from a minimum amount, along with contact details for inquiring.
Mr J. C. Boyleston Jr aged forty nine died at his sister Mrs T W Baxter 1854 Milledge avenue after a critical illness He was till three years ago assistant general passenger agent of Seaboard Air Line He leaves a widow mother and siblings and had never married Funeral 9:20 at Baxter residence with Rev E L Hill. body to Columbia on Seaboard at 10:40 am interment there tomorrow Pallbearers listed including doctors and local officials He was a W O W member in Jacksonville Fla
Canon Georgia resident Dr B F Bond, a new member elected on a progressive platform, is believed to consider entering the race for speaker of the house in the next legislature. Supporters await his decision as the outcome would draw strong attention.
Aspiring individuals seek early influence as their election looms, promising a notable shift in leadership precedents and policy direction for the group.
National League results include New York 1 Boston 6 and St Louis 0 Pittsburgh 2 plus Chicago 7 2 Brooklyn 4 and Cincinnati 0 Philadelphia 4. American League games show Cleveland 0 Boston 2 and Washington 8 Detroit 5 with Chicago 5 New York 1. Only three games were scheduled.
Henry Walthall stars in Pillars of Society at the Strand with a bold Ibsen role as Karsten Bernick, a respected financier who hides crimes and a tender side for his son. A Keystone Comedy The Vampire Ambrose also screens, while Elite showcases Barrymore in a comic masterclass. Pietro the accordion wizard comes next week with 10 and 20 cent tickets and afternoon and evening showings.
Hon. John J. Brown arrived in Bowman to a warm welcome as Elbert county salutes its first victory for a state house office. The crowd, including the Bowman Concert Band and many residents, closed stores for an hour to greet him. Brown spoke from his porch about agricultural issues and his planned work, with Rev J W McManaway Seaborn Winn B R Cordell and O L Teasley among the other speakers.
The Bishop district reports visits by C W Chandler and O Neal from Gainesv and Penfield folk with Mrs J Groves Colbert. Rev J C Adams leaves for Atlanta for a Methodist conference. Cheek family from High Schools visit. Sunday schools hold a district meeting at the High School with dinner on the grounds. George Champion of Athens visits Bishop. Rev McDonald from Maysville assists and preaches.
Atlanta GA September 25 effort to secure President Woodrow Wilson visit during the campaign period, with dates October 14 or 16 tentatively set. Ivan Allen named chair of a special committee to arrange Wilson's Atlanta appearance to open the Southeastern Fair, as local interests press for a presidential stop.
The Strand presents Lillian Walker in The Man Behind the Curtain with Submarine Secret, then The Matrimonial Martyr with Ruth Holland and Beatrice Fairfax. Elite features A Matrimonial Martyr and Silks and Satins with Marguerite Clark. Friday shows Fannie Ward in Each Pearl a Tear and Grip of Evil. Saturday includes Liberty and a comedy program.
Announcement from Georgia Weekly Press president J C McAuliffe indicates the state convention plans are delayed to October. The executive meeting will address prohibitive paper costs and seek remedies, with a likely gathering in Macon or Maconshire to discuss actions.
Money to lend on farm lands or improved city property. We can secure either local or foreign money for parties desiring on improved city or farm property without delay. Shackelford Building.
Fragmented item discusses a summer sickness among children and urges cathartic tablets to keep bowels open and liver active. It also oddly references a political re election and a cordial invitation, but the text is garbled with misspellings and stray phrases.
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