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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1912

Page

5

Victor Herbert to perform with famed orchestra in city

Victor Herbert, renowned composer and cellist, will lead a fifty-strong orchestra on a tour ending in this city. The program features vocal and orchestral works including Natoma and pieces for Matinee star Scheff, with notable soloists Agnes Kimball and others. The event, organized by W. L. Radcliffe, promises a premier musical experience.

Victor Herbert Mr. Herbert Herbert Colonial Theater W. L. Radcliffe Washington D. C Anton Seidl Pillsburg Orchestra Agnes Kimball Evan Williams Clara Drew John Finnegan Charles G. Washburn Frank Croxton

Athens Chamber of Commerce to Meet Next Friday Night

The Athens chamber of commerce will hold its regular meeting next Friday night at City Hall starting at 8:30. Many important matters will be discussed and committee members are urged to attend. the president and secretary request full attendance and prompt arrival. Bring a friend.

Association of State Georgia Medical Association Rome Benedict State Board of Health Athens W. W. Brown Health Board S. C. Benedict State Board A. P. Fort Rockefeller Commission K.R. Collins Atlanta A. V. Wood Brunswick F.L. Osborne Oficer Fitzgerald R. F. Maddox Eugene Murphy Pres. Board of Health Augusta W. H. Bassett Savannah H. F. Harris Sec'y State Board

Featherweight Tournament Promises Lively Empire Cards

New York aims for a standout featherweight elimination event at the Empire Athletic Club with two ten round bouts on the program tomorrow night. One featured Houck of Philadelphia facing an opponent yet unnamed in the other match.

New York Empire Athletic Club Tommy Houck Phit

Cooking Exhibition Attracts Attention In YMCA Market

In the former Van Straaten market stand at the Y M C A building ground floor the cooking extension school led by Prof Harris presents an exhibit of actual class work. The display features highly appealing dishes and several prizes from city businesses. First prize for best cakes won by Michael Bros Co a handsome shirt waist. Second prize for best cakes Athens Home Furnishing Store a lounge cover. First prize for best rolled biscuits R L Moss Mfg Co a biscuit roller. Second prize for best rolled biscuits Miller Bros Furniture Co a piece of China. First prize for best decorated meat dish Dorsey Funkenstein Furniture a rocker.

van Straaten Market Cooking Extension School West Broad Street Colored School Harris Michael Bros. Co Athens R. L. Moss Mfg. Co Miller Bros. Furniture Co Dorsey & Funkenstein

For Sale Chalmers Touring Car and Local Boxing Card

For Sale Chalmers five passenger touring car complete in fine condition with under 3,000 miles run and looks like new. price right offered by The nite Sales Company Adelphia and Joe Coster of Brooklyn among featherweight tournament winners here two weeks ago. The second bout features Johnny Dundee of this city against Jimmy Walsh of Boston.

Chalmers The Nite Sales Company Adelphia Joe Coster Brooklyn Johnny Dundee Jimmy Walsh Boston

Root Juice touted to cure rheumatic pains nationwide

An advertisement extols Root Juice as a remedy that cleanses rheumatic poison from the blood, relieves joint stiffness, and restores strength. Testimonials from Jas Simpson of Cordova Illinois, Mrs J Schondell of Fort Wayne Indiana, and Geo R McConnell of Griffin Georgia claim rapid relief and renewed mobility after using one to two bottles. It also claims digestion and kidney support and urges a one week course of treatment from H R Palmer & Sons.

Jas. Simpson Cordova Ill Geo. R. McConnell Polk St Griffin H. R. Palmer & Sons

Victor Herbert stars in Colonial concert Tuesday night

Victor Herbert's Famous Orchestra and Sextette of celebrated soloists perform at Colonial venue on Tuesday April 16 night, presenting a varied program of orchestral and vocal pieces in a gala concert.

Colonial

Oklahoma Lands and Alfalfa Prosperity Promotion

Attorney General writes from Oklahoma City urging settlers to buy farm lands in Oklahoma. He extols vast arable acreage, alfalfa profits, and diverse crops like cotton and corn. Claims state could support 7 to 10 million people with modern tillage, highlighting favorable climate and high crop yields as motivation to invest.

Acre Oklahoma Iowa Illinois Indiana Ohio America Oklahoma City Canadian Valley Union

Three Bargains in Extra Fine Property

Three pieces of big property located close in are offered as the best bargains in months. The income from these properties makes them an unusually fine investment and offers high per cent returns. See W A Mallory, Real Estate, for details.

W. A. Mallory

Arnica Salve Ad in Boys First Aid Ad

An old advertisement touts Bucklen s Arnica Salve as a quick remedy for pimples boils scratches sprains bruises burns and cuts. It claims to be essential for boys and girls and highlights relief for piles. Available for 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.

W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Whipperwills Defeat Sluggers In Youth Baseball Game

Yesterday afternoon the Whipperwills edged the Clayton Street Sluggers 22 to 18 in a well played contest for boys of their ages. Winning lineup included Paul Weatherly pitcher W B Thornton Tad Parker catcher George Thornton third base Guy Murray left field Paul Bradberry center field Joe Funkenstein second base and Billups Hopkins first base.

Whipperwills Clayton Street Paul Weatherly W. B. Thornton Tad Parker George Thornton Guy Murray Paul Bradberry Joe Funkenstein Billups Hopkins

Desirable Prince Avenue Home For Sale

Desirable home on Prince Avenue for sale with attractive terms and price. See me at once if you are interested in a paying investment.

Prince Avenue

Puts End to Bad Habit with Dr King’s Life Pills

An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for the blues caused by a sluggish liver. It claims the pills purify the system improving digestion and vitality, urging readers to try them for stomach, liver, and kidney health. It lists W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons as sellers.

Dr. King W. J.smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

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Vitor Association Commerce Chamber Famous Ethel Tozier Charles C. Washburn Matinee Palmer’s Okla Old Home Colcord Building J. L. Hull Alleghany Mountains
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