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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1913

Page

5

Savannah man Stovall to be minister to Switzerland

Savannah’s A Stovall is chosen for the Switzerland post and will have his nomination sent to the Senate after Congress convenes. The appointment is praised as highly desirable, with strong backing from Senators Smith and Bacon and approval from Secretary Bryan. Stovall has long been a Wilson supporter and Georgia political ally.

Speceia Washington City Mi 2 Ant A. Stovall Savannah Switzerland Stovall Senate Congress Hoke Smith Bacon Bryan Wilson Augusta Georgia Chatham County Democratic Party

Schedule of Arthur Maddox's Baseball Boys

Special to the Banner Milledgeville Georgia April 4 The following is the announced schedule of the baseball games to be played by the team of the Georgia Military College Arthur Maddox former Georgia star coach April 4 Sparta in Milledgeville April 7 and 8 R M in Gainesville April 9 and 10 Dahlonega in Dahlonega April 11 Stone Mountain in Stone Mountain April 14 Stone Mountain in Milledgeville April 21 Mercer Sub Varsity in Milledgeville April 25 and 26 Gordon Institute in Milledgeville May 1 and 2 Dahlonega in Mil May 5 Mercer Sub Varsity in Mil May 9 and 10 Gordon Institute in Barnesville May 19 and 20 R M in Milledge

Milledgeville Georgia Military College Arthur Maddox Georgia Star Sparta Gainesville Dahlonega Stone Mountain Mercer Sub-Vareity Gordon Institute Mercer Barnesville R. A M

Lens Duplication Service Promoted by Optometrists

Haughey and Haughey advertise lens duplication and precise measurements from a small piece, promising reliable optical service for breakages. The notice mentions available days tu th sa.

Haughey & Haughey Optometrists Tu-Th-Sa

Inadvertent Likeness On City Signboard Charade

Last week a sign hailed Judgeh Broyles visiting to discuss gambling, designed by Prof. O. Heidler. A likeness appeared of a card player, unintended but striking, drawing praise for the artist’s work. This week Heidler unveiled another sign resembling General Forbes in a rose color theme.

O. Heidler Tain

Jackson County Heads Toward One Public School System

Special to the Dantes Jefferson Ga April 4. Jackson County Superintendent Luther Elrod notes the county has more distinct school systems than any other Georgia county. He cites Commerce Winder Maysville Hos cis ton Statham and Jefferson as each with unique rules and tax structures. He advocates a single countywide system.

Dantes + Jefferson Jackson County Luther Elrod Georgia Commerce Winder Maysville Hosciton Statham Jefferson

Mrs Hoke Smith Not So Well On Friday

Washington April 4 Mrs Hoke Smith who collapsed Tuesday after indigestion was not so well this morning and Senator Smith absented himself from the finance committee meeting. Dr Sterling Ruffin attended Mrs Smith and did not regard her condition as serious though she is very weak. The president and Mrs Wilson called at Senator Smiths home to inquire after her and left American Beauty roses.

Washington Hoke Smith Senator Smith Finance Committee Sterling Ruffin

Fant to Speak at Colonial Theater in Gospel Address

Fant will be on hand tomorrow for a gospel address at the Colonial Theater. The Religious Committee distributes Geo Stuart's railroad workers prayer and urges laborers to attend. A large crowd is expected as engineers and railroad men join a day of religious fellowship and music starting at four o clock.

Pant Colonial Theater Fyinto Fant Geo Stuart Forbes Sooby Rs Orehe Ohe

Vinci blood purifier promoted in old advertisement

An advert spots Vinci as a cure for impure blood and weak health. It claims Vinci combines codiver oil elements and iron to purify blood, strengthen digestion and appetite, with a testimonial from Mary Lang of Altoona and a money back guarantee from Hl. R. Palmer & Sons in Athens, Ga.

Vinci Mary Lang Altoona Hl. R. Palmer & Sons Drugegists Athens

Theta Nu Epsilon Society Meets in New York

The sixth general convention of the Theta Nu Epsilon society, the largest interfraternal group, opened at the Hotel McAlpin in New York on April 4 with hundreds of jurists, churchmen, educators and other professionals in attendance. The conclave will close tomorrow night with a banquet where a message from former President Taft, a society member, will be read.

New York Theta Nu Epsilon Society McAlpin Taft

Sweet potato plants offered by Magnolia Poultry Yards

Seed potatoes advertised for sale including Norton vam Providence sugar Triumph Southern Queen Hall and Porto Rico varieties. Offers include thousand-count lots with delivery guaranteed and express pre valid on tens of thousands. Seed potatoes priced at 1.25 dollars per bushel from Magnolia Poultry Yards Horreland, Ga for Saturday and Sunday sales.

Norton Vam Providence Sugar Triumph Southern Queen Hall Porto Rico Magnolia Poultry Yards Horreland

Dr King s New Discovery Ad Claims Cough Cure

Advertisement praises Dr King s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs and colds. It cites a Muscadine Alabama testimony and notes relief from first dose with a price of 60 cents or one dollar. Endorsed by local merchants W J Smith and Brothers and H R Palmer and Sons.

Dr. King O. H. Brown Muscadine Ala

Cardul credited for relief in womanly troubles

In Shellhorn Alabama a Mrs. Carrie May reports suffering weak spells and headaches until taking Cardul. After two bottles she says she was entirely well and urges other women to try the tonic. Cardul, a women’s strengthening remedy, claims a 50 year success record and is sold by druggists.

Shellhorn Ala Carrie May Cardus Chattaledicine Co Chattanooga Tenn

London stage plans and new plays announced

Elsie Janis to perform in London next season as Madame Sherry moves into the efoch Companies. A musical called Adele is planned for production and James Corbett has draw offers from moving picture firms. A municipal opera house is set for San Francisco in fall. William Hawtrey to appear in Old Nick, while Harris and Selwyn prepare a new play. Upton Sinclair work and Irwin project in London. Mrs. Peckham’s Carouse noted. Chicago to consider theater censorship ordinance. Louise Coleman, woman manager, at Rochester stock company. George Broadhurst to write for George Fawcett next season. Edwin Mordant enacts Potiphar in Joseph and His Brethren. Alice Lloyd stars in The Rose Maid on the Pacific coast. Edward E. Rose to stage Bates, of the U.S.A. next month. Janet Beecher debuts in The Purple Road. Edwin Arden to replace Frank Meenan in Julius Caesar. What Happened to Mary to appear in New York with Olive Wyndham. Coan and Harris to star Nat Willis next season in The Innocents Abroad. Booth Tarkington writing companion piece to The Man From Home for William Hodge. Victor Herbert and George W. Hobart vaudeville act Billy’s Blacksmith next season. Hartley Manners dramatizes The Money Moon with Orrin Johnson leading.

Why He Was Late Cartoon Advertisement

Brief humor item notes a man apologizing for being late after meeting Smithson. He explains Smithson’s stomach trouble led to a long talk. Suggests Chamberlain's Tablets as the remedy, with a light sales pitch.

Smithson Chamberlain

College secretary Leila A Dillard to visit Athens next week

Mrs Leila A Dillard vice president of the Georgian Woman's Christian Temperance Union and college secretary of temperance work in the state will spend three days in Athens next week. She will speak at the Christian church Sunday evening to all attendees. She plans talks Monday and Tuesday to Lucy Cobb Institute and State Normal School pupils. Monday afternoon she will address Athens W CT U members urging broad participation.

Leila A. Dillard Georgian Woman's Christian Temperance Union Athens Christian Church Lucy Cobb Institute State Normal School

Milledgeville to Hear Georgia Military College Commencement Sermon

Rev Charles C Jarrell pastor of Athens first Methodist church will preach the commencement sermon for the Georgia Military College in May. He recently returned from a year abroad and studied at Emory and Vanderbilt, bringing notable culture to his address. Milledgeville and the college welcome his acceptance of the invitation.

Milledgeville Charles C. Jarrell First Methodist Church of Athens Georgia Military College Jarrell Emory Vanderbilt University G. M.C Horton

Mysterious Letters Found on Rock Near Commerce

In Commerce Georgia Mr J B Laswell reports finding a large rock with bold letters and the numbers 16194 carved into it. The border chiseled inscription reads D C J L D O N T E D D, suggesting age and possible Indian origin. The markings appear well preserved and indicate unusual skill by the writer.

Commerce J. B. Laswell

King George V Exhibits At International Flower Show

King George V has entered exhibits at the third international flower show of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists at Grand Central Palace, opening tomorrow and running the coming week. It marks the royal conservatories’ first competition outside Great Britain, with prizes totaling £20,000.

New York King George V Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists Grand Central Palace Royal Conservatories Great Briain

Heard in Athens Kidney Pills Ad Endorsement

Athens residents report relief from back pain and kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs. W. M. Patten of Athens confirms lasting benefit and urges others to try the remedy. Sold by dealers nationwide at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. is sole U.S. agent. Remember the name Dean's. This country will officially recognize the republic of China.

Athens Dean W. M. Patten Fostern-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Ethel Roosevelt Marries Dr Derby in Oyster Bay Event

Miss Ethel Carow Roosevelt daughter of Colonel and Mrs Theodore Roosevelt married Dr Richard Derby in St Johns church Oyster Bay New York. The ceremony featured prominent guests elder Roosevelts and Derby family members with a wedding breakfast at the Roosevelt home and plans for European travel after a summer in the Continent.

New York St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church Oyster Bay Ethel Carow Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Richard Derby United States Josephine Osborn Margaret A. Tucker Helen Coster Cornelia Landon Miss Derby Dr. Derby Roger A. Derby Archibald D. Roosevelt James L. Derby Henry James John Waterbury Edmund P. Rogers Melson F. Bossert Boston Derby College Roossvelt Ernestine Merrill Ruth Naomi Nahan Franko Sexmore Htl Roosevelt Home New York City Alice Roosevelt Longworth Col Roosevelt White House

Local Visitors and Guests In Watkinsville News

Watkin s ville residents hosted guests and friends from Athens over the weekend. James Stanton of Athens visited R B Harris and family. Albert Johnson of Athens visited homefolks Sunday. Truman Waygood from Athens called on friends. J Warren Smith traveled to Atlanta this week. Katie Downs spent Saturday in the Classic City. Ida Fainbrough and daughter Zora shopped in Athens Monday. Sarah Butler of Athens was a weekend guest. State University student Samims visited E P Johnson family Sunday.

Watkinsville News James Stanton Athens R. B. Harris Sarah Butler

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Claims Quick Skin Relief

In an advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve the ad asserts rapid healing of burns bruises and sores. It cites a four day cure for L. I. Haflin of Iredell Texas and recommends the product for every household. The item is priced at 25 cents and endorsed by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Rheumatism Relieved in a Few Hours Ad From Madison Man

N B Langley of Madison Wisconsin reports severe rheumatism for four months with neck pain and body ache. After using Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism the pain subsided in hours and the rheumatism was cured in three days enabling him to return to work. Sold by Citizens Pharmacy at Clayton and Jackson streets.

N. B. Langley Madison, Wis Detchon Citizens Pharmacy Clayton and Jackson Streets

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lawrenge Colonial Theatre Tom Warner THUR FBI Majestic Rctat de Johnston Jackson County School Systems Ramon Brown Mig. Co Greenville Tean Elsie Janis London Madame Sherry Efoch Companies Adele James Corbett The Moving Picture Men San Francisco William Hawtrey Nick Harris Selwyn Upton Sinclair Irwin Chicago Rochester, N. Y Louise Coleman George Broadhurst George Fawcett Edwin Mordant Potiphar Joseph Alice Lloyd Pacific Coast the Rose Maid Edward E. Rose Bates U.S. A Janet Beecher Purple Road Edwin Arden Frank Meenan Faversham Julius Caesar Mary Olive Wyndham Coan and Harris Nat Willis Booth Tarkington William Hodge Man From Home Victor Herbert George W. Hobart Billy's Hartley Manners Jeffrey Farol Orrin Johnson Allen Dane Pat Frie Bael Beckage Olmsted le Roy N.Y Mr. Jarrell Republic of China Royal Cook Book Royal Baking Powder CO Ethel Roosevelt Saginore Hill Headuard Harvard Richard H. Derby Dark Harbor Mr. Albert Johnson Truman Waygood J. Warren Smith Atlan Katie Downs Ida Fainbrough Miss Zora Saimms the State University E. P. Johnson
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