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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
1
A reader recalls severe stomach and liver troubles worsened with pain and fatigue before Peruna helped restore sleep appetite and reduce nervousness. The account claims a bottle and a half provided relief and promotes Peruna as a staple home remedy with free Life Guide and Peruna Tablets available.
A censored AP dispatch from Vera Cruz notes General Funston cipher concerns prompting a midnight war department conference led by Secretary Garrison. Officials fear possible Mexican disorder, with Vera Cruz prospects described as desperate if attack or unrest erupts in Mexico City. Health cited as key to success. advert promises Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation.
Mrs Elizabeth Rylee widow of Eli J Rylee of Commerce Ga died last night at her daughter Mrs Pleasant O Pittmans home from paralysis. Funeral held this afternoon at First Methodist Church where she had long been a member. Rev J Tilman Eakes preached a sermon citing Psalms 30 and 39. A mother in Israel has departed.
A local business owner on Jackson street invites customers who bought paint wallpaper or glass from John L. Arnold to visit and view his face and eyes, claiming he will be one of the exceptions to his guarantees.
AP dispatch reports fatalities in Guadalajara with two Britons and one American killed while fighting rages in Mazatlan where a rebel aeroplane fired into streets injuring eight. Mexico's political move includes shifting constitutionalist offices from Chihuahua to Torreon and planned further relocations amid mediation talks.
A charter revision meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held in Judge A J Cobb's office. The proposed charter is nearly finished pending drafting by Judge Cobb and B E Fortson. The committee will reconvene to prepare the charter for Chamber presentation and eventual publication for voter study before the early fall election.
Washington May 7 The White House ceremony uniting Miss Jeanor Randolph Wilson and William Gibbs McAdoo drew a parade of gowns worn by elite guests. Wives of Vice President and cabinet officers wore tafetta, lace, and chiffon outfits in white cream taupe and black with ornate hats and accessories.
If the watermelon crop and the blackberry crop are good this year there will not be so much room for grumbling. Farmers expect stronger yields and less complaint as produce improves across the region.
May 7 reports show appointments memorials and status discussion at the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal South. A memorial seeks to rename the church, Bishop Wilson Ing names a Vanderbilt committee with Drs. DuBose of Georgia to lead, and Vanderbilt College education is debated amid Georgia and southern interests.
The death ends a career beginning as superintendent of cotton mills in Quebec and Greenville and ending nine years as general superintendent of the Southern Manufacturing Company's mill in Athens. He was a member of Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church Chicoro lodge and chapter of Masons Meredith New Hampshire and United Workmen council No. 7. He married Cora May Carson on June 14 1898. Survived by wife and daughter Cora Josephine aged eleven. Funeral services by the Masons at grave in Oconee Cemetery where burial will take place. His upright life and integrity earned many friends who mourn his loss.
University of Georgia hosts a landmark champion debate during commencement with the resolution that the legislature be replaced by twenty five full time salaried investigators. Speakers Clark Howell Henry West for Phi Kappa and John L Arnold for Demosthenian lead the strong junior class. Vanderbilt church ties prompt Methodist bishops to debate splitting from Vanderbilt or forming a new Methodist University while Bishop Wilson names a committee to study the issue.
Washington May 7 Miss Eleanor Randolph Wilson eldest daughter of the President and Mrs Woodrow Wilson wed William Gibbs McAdoo secretary of the treasury in the Blue Room at the White House. The ceremony was simple with Rev Sylvester Beach officiating and a tiny guest list including the President and Mrs Wilson the McAdoos and close kin. A formal reception followed with a bridal supper in the State Dining Room and the couple left for a brief honeymoon in Washington upcoming duties keeping them in the capital.
The Holman building fills rapidly with tenants on every floor as Athens grows. Owner W S Holman is personally handling office rentals in a modern, breezy setup with ample accommodations and reasonable terms. An ad-length note promotes Dr King’s Life Pills and urges cleansing benefits. Carranza advances threaten Huerta, aiming to seize Mexico City within a month, while U.S. policy shifts toward recognition.
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