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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1917

Page

3

Powell Wins First of Two at Chapel Hill 6–0

UNC dominates Georgia 6 to 0 as pitcher Powell fanned eleven and held the visitors to three hits. Georgia’s Westbrook Rawson batteries faced Powell Bennet for North Carolina. The 6 run inning spread in the early frames and final total reflects a one sided college baseball tilt in Chapel Hill.

North Carolina Georgia Chapel Hitl Tarheels Associated Press Chapel Hill N. C University of North Carolina University of Georgia Powell K. H. EB Westbrook Rawson Powell and Bennet

Rank Foolishness On Colds And Home Remedies

The piece debunks the claim that colds come from cold weather, noting the virus thrives in damp cold conditions. It endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and widely trusted, and promotes Sloan's Liniment for rheumatism and general external pains with quick penetration and relief, priced 26 cents at druggists.

Sloan

French Triumph in Fierce Fighting Across Front

Washington reports indicate Russia under the provisional government remains committed to the war, with U S recognition stirring support in the empire. In Lens and Havrincourt, British forces push German positions, seizing over 1200 prisoners amid renewed western front activity and heavy aerial losses on all sides.

Associated Press Washington State Department Russia United States Wilson Congress Empire Lens Havrincourt Wood Berlin Straits of Dover British War Office

Agricultural high schools 11 Ga. districts meet in Athens

The second annual meet of Georgia agricultural high schools will be held in Athens on April 27 and 28. About 100 contestants from eleven district schools will compete in declamation, recitation, music, debate, essays, spelling, and athletic field events plus new agricultural contests in plowing live stock judging poultry cotton grading canning sewing cooking and dairy work at the state agricultural college campus housing and meals arranged for delegates. The meet aims to be the best ever in scope and participation.

Athens Georgia State High School Association Madison Monroe Georgia Gainesville Cadet Corps Denmark Hall Ag. College

Mortgage Burning and Cornerstone Laying at Greater Bethel A M E Church

Colored Bethel church members and white friends attended Sunday events in Athens. Dedicatory services at 11:40 a m presided by Rev N J McCombs with remarks by Rev J T Richards and Rev L C Griffeth. At 3:30 p m mortgage burning of Little Bethel and cornerstone laid for the new Greater Bethel church on Broad and Billups Streets. Lincoln Lodge No 62 A F and A M assisted with cornerstone ceremonies. Evening sermon followed by a rally led by Rev J T Richards. Brief account prepared for the Banner by A B with details on trustees F received and address by Rev McCombs.

Bethel Church Athens Little Bethel Greater Bethel A. P. Tolbert A. M. EB Georgia McCombs Lincoln Lodge A. F A. M Allts Pierce Chapel J. W. Davis J. T. Richards Greater Bethel A.M. E Greater Bethel A. M. BE Corner Broad and Billups Street N. J. McComb P. E L. C. Griffeth Board of Trustees House of God Wm. Holbrook Brown J. W. Anderson Thomas Acker R. Hunter Andrew Nolan Ransom Hawkins N. J. McCombs Ufe C. 8. Haynes John Johnson A. 8. Brown Pierce Jas. W. Davis Little Bethel Church Greater Bethel Church A.M J.T. Richards Bethel

Athens Considers City Abattoir After Georgia Tours

Mayor R O Arnold Alderman D R Dobbs and City Engineer J W Barnett returned to Athens from visits to Albany Griffin and other Georgia cities with municipal slaughterhouse experience. They will report with figures on costs scope and advantages to guide the city council’s next meeting.

Athens City Board of Health City Council R. O. Arnold D. R. Dobbs J. W. Barnett Georgia Albany Griffin

How to Prevent Croup

When a child is prone to croup watch for early hoarseness and treat promptly with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Ensure a light evening meal to avoid stomach overload that may trigger an attack. Obtain the remedy wherever available.

Chamberlain

Seaboard Air Line to Adjust Athens Train Schedule

The Seaboard Air Line Railway plans a near term schedule change affecting the Atlanta to Athens afternoon train. The 5:46 arrival at Athens will shift to about 3:00, with departure from Atlanta around 1:00. Business men welcome the adjustment for mail, replies, and convenient returns before office hours.

Seaboard Air Line Railway Athens Atlanta

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed In Athens Testimony

Mrs J R Martin of 562 Pulaski St Athens reports kidney trouble left her bed bound and fatigued until four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills were taken, restoring health. She repeats the praise after over six years, stating the same strong belief in the remedy. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Mills Co Buffalo NY. Doan's Kidney Pills are advertised with strong local testimonial.

Dean Athens Mre. J. R. Martin Pulaski St Uoan

British Commission Dined by the President in Washington

British Foreign Secretary Balfour and the leading British commission members dined at the White House in a simple informal dinner amid expectations of French arrival for formal talks. The event included an informal reception with Cabinet members and officials as Britain pursues cooperative talks with the United States. The report also notes England to receive early proceeds of a potential 5 billion dollar bond issue to aid Allies, with US accepting British bonds as security. Spring cold remedies from Dr. King’s New Discovery are advertised alongside.

Associated Press Washington Balfour White House United States Congress Viviani England McAdoo Treasury Department

American hissed as Germans cheered in Mexico City opening

A refugee from El Paso reports a German consulate message from Mexico City praising an opening of the Mexican house of deputies with a grand ovation for German and Austrian ministers. The refugee says the American ambassador was hissed during the event. The notice also includes aging health ad copy about taking Chamberlain's Tablets for various ailments.

Associated Press el Paso Texan Chihuahua City Mexico City House of Deputies

Grand Ant Traverse Jurors Drawn for October Term 1917

Judge Cobb drew the grand and traverse jurors for Clarke superior court to serve at the October term in 1917. The lists name dozens of jurors including N. O. Phillips, Cobb Lampkin, W. T. Lester, Geo. O Kelley, J. H. Mealor, John White Morton, Wm. W. Scott and many others.

Cobb Clarke Superior Court N. O. Phillips Cobb Lampkin W. Tlester Geo. O'Kelley T. H. Nickerson J. H. Mealor John White Morton H. H. Linton Joel A. Wier Wm. W. Scott Henry Comer C. D. Flanigen Ovid Bird W. J. Barrett J. W. Scoggin F. S. Patat R. L. Patterson Geo. EB. Stone Edgar Levy W. K. Tock Herschel Carthers Frank A. Lipscomb R. J. Hancock Jno F. Tibbetts Geo. H. Williamson A. H. Whitehead J. W. Barnett M. 8. Hodgson B. I. Smith, Jr T. H. Doster

Famous Henry Grady house sold to Capt Beusse on Monday

Capt J H Beusse completed the purchase of the Henry Grady home on Prince Avenue at Grady Avenue from Mrs L D DuBose who had owned and occupied it for years The new owner plans extensive improvements and the home is expected to be valued at twenty five to thirty thousand dollars The house is a notable Colonial style residence with historic significance to Georgians and Southerners.

J. H. Beusse Henry Grady Prince Avenue Grady Avenue L. D. DuBose Beuase

Dr Kings New Life Pills Ad

Spring cleansing ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a non griping laxative that removes winter wastes and improves blood purity. Claims increased vim and snap, urges trial tonight at all druggists for 25 cents.

Mother of Athens Lady Found Dead Near River

Frances Morrin aged 73 was found in the Ocmulgee River near the Fifth Street bridge by Patrolman Smallwood. She had been in frail health, and the body was taken to 963 Cherry Street for funeral services at 4 pm. Interment will be at William Powell cemetery. Survived by four daughters Rosa Morris Esther Morris and Hattie Morris of Macon and Miss Esther Morris of Athens plus Isaac Morris of this city. Resident of Macon for many years.

Athens Macon Frances Morrin Ocmugee Fifth Street Smallwood Cherry Street Willam Fells Cemetery Morria Henry Wish Inak Rosa Hattie Morris Esther Morris Isaac Morris

Sign of Good Digestion Prompts Cham berlain's Tablets as Aid

A cheerful happy old lady signals good digestion. If stomach not working well or meals not relished, take Cham berlain's Tablets. They strengthen the stomach, improve digestion, and gently move the bowels. Obtainable everywhere.

Veteran Jack Bartley Dies After Illness at 73

Veteran Jack Bartley aged 73 died at his Broad Street home Sunday night after long illness. Survived by his widow. A U S Army veteran, he served as a sergeant in Company G and as a non commissioned officer in Company E. Funeral from St Joseph’s Catholic church at 11 this morning officiated by Father Clark. Pallbearers: Sergeant Dennard Parker Sharp and Corporals Hucks Hay Jenkins.

Jack Hartley United States Army Broad Street Hertley United States Infantry St. Joseph's Catholic Church Father Clark Bernatela Dennard Parker Sharp Hucks Hay Jenkins

Dr Mary E LaPham Visiting City For A Day

Noted medical leader Dr Mary E Lapham arrived in Athens for a day visiting the Highlands Sanitarium tubercular patients. An expert in treatment and organizer she is praised for her work against the great white plague in the Piedmont South.

Athens Mary &. Lapman Highlands Piedmont

World Wide Mission Study Class Meets At Y M C A

This afternoon at 4 o'clock the World Wide Mission Study Class will meet at the Y M C A gymnasium to study Korea. The program includes Korea-Mra C A Rowlata methods in Korea-Mra J Pound and Y M C A at Seoul-Mre C W Jones Japanese Rule in Korea-Mrs W F Watson. Women of all denominations are invited to attend.

World Wide Mission Korea Mra C. A. Rowlata J. Pound Seoul Mre C. W. Jones W.F. Watson

Spring Weather Brings Colds. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey

Sudden temperature shifts bring winterlike coughs and hoarseness. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey promises to head off new colds and relieve sore throats by soothing irritated tissue with its balsams. Get a bottle at your druggist today.

Dr. King

Too Unanimous to Count in Hurricane Isle Knox County

The Maine secretary of state had waited for all 625 towns to report results except Hurricane Isle in Knox County. The island’s town clerk explained the situation by saying he was the only voter and did not deem a selection worthwhile.

Secretary of State Augusta Maine Hurricane Isle Knox County Boston Herald

Little Millie Fears Amid Political Tension

A fragment recalls a girl named Millie hearing her father and grandfather discuss opponents with growing warmth as an election approached. She fears the atmosphere and whispers a frightened line about the political climate in the household.

Millie

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F. M. Jones Palmer, Okla Cardu Mrs. Jones Cardus Cardui London Petrograd Daily Express Nxerensky Asutocracy Agricultual High Greater’ A. M. E. Bethel Church Grand Ant Traverse J. B. Beusse Mustang Jack Bartley Mary E Lapham
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