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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1912

Page

6

Clarke county announces Democratic primary candidates

A list of residents declaring candidacy for Clarke county offices including Ordinary Clerk Superior Court Tax Collector Tax Receiver Coroner County Surveyor Treasurer Sheriff Representative Senator Solicitor General and more. Each statement notes candidacy is subject to the May 1 Democratic primary.

Clarke County Clarke Myedie S. B. Wingfield, SR Democratic Party J. H. Dorsey Co. N. Weatherly County of J. W. McIntyre Ben H. Barrow Subae Clarke Counts Walter E. Jackson General Assembly of Georgia Frank A. Lipscomb B. Griffith Ss. W. Batley Western Circuit John B. Gamble W. H. Quarterman R. L. J. Smith W. A. Stevenson

South Shows Progress Amid Floods and New Industries

Chattanooga April 12. The Tradesman reports a two sided week with Mississippi flood losses up to 10 million dollars while the cotton trade and iron and steel show strength. New industries listed across Alabama to West Virginia total many hundred thousand dollars, signaling readjustment and potential revival in the flooded valley. A brief anecdote notes recovery and continued demand for relief.

Chattanooga Mississipi Fertle Valley Alabama Ice Company Fair Hope Hank York Lanl Company Arkansas Aurora

Honor Memory of General Kearny Reburial at Arlington

The remains of Gen. Philip Kearny were moved from New York to Washington and reinterred at Arlington National Cemetery. President Taft attended the ceremonies with his cabinet, senators and representatives, and delegations from military and patriotic societies amid a throng of Grand Army veterans.

Washington DP. C Philip Kearny New York City Arlington National Cemetery Taft

Herbert's Orchestra to Open Spring Program at Colonial Theater

Victor Herbert leads a 100 member ensemble for a diverse spring tour opening April 16 at the Colonial Theater. The program features variety and mastery, including the Prelude and Quintette from Die Meistersinger and other selections showcasing the orchestra's high proficiency.

Colonial’ Theater Bert

Baseball Notes and Boxing News From the Era

The column covers various sports topics including Magee’s injury in a Quaker practice, Wolverton as utility infielder for the Highlanders, Erne challenging Philadelphia Jack O'Brien at 158 pounds, and Hugh Duffy signing pitcher Hume. It notes Elmer Stricklett’s release to Binghamton, Abe Attell’s April 24 bout in San Francisco, booth on Superbas game times, Foster as a Nationals third baseman, and spring pennant hopes for the Athletics and Quakers. Virginia Kling and Jake Stahl Jr as mascots, Nick Maddox’s move to semi pro, Indiana-Ohio league expansion, Cozy Dolan as a promising Highlander recruit, and Cubs President Murphy touting an elite infield.

Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Praised By Fitchville Mother

A Fitchville Ohio mother praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring her ill daughter. She describes prior pains, weakness, and coughing, and says the product transformed her daughter's health. The company reports many such letters and urges women with menstrual troubles to seek restoration through the remedy.

Mrs. C. Cole Lydia E. Pinkham Fitchville Ohio Lynn Mass Lydia EL Pinkham

Local Fraternal Lodges and Societies Listing

Mt Vernon Lodge F and A M meets weekly at Masonic Hall Clayton St. Kepstone Chapter Royal Arch Masons meets every third Tuesday at 8 pm in Max Joseph building. Knights of Pythias Athens No 1 meets Wednesdays at Broad and Lumpkin. Owls Athens No 1400 meet Fridays at Owl Nest 8 pm. Williams Lodge I O G G meets Mondays at Davison Nicon Co. Oliver Encampment meets Fridays at Odlows Hall. Ancient Order of Foresters Meets Tuesdays Odd Town Hall Clayton Jackson. Woodmen Camp meets Wednesdays at Woodmen Hall Talmage Bull. Rev B Davis Camp meets Wednesdays at Woodmen Hall Clayton St. and other details.

Mt. Vernon Vernon Lodge Masonic Hall Mas Joseph Building Clayton Street Keystone Kepetone Royal ‘Arch Max Joseph Order of Owls Athens Owl's Nest Atenn Lodge Odd Lown Hall Clayton Jackson Streets F Otis H. L. Garebold B. Davis W. O Woodmen Hall Talmage Bull Clayton Street J. D. Severn John Mappin

Negro boy Ervin Pope faces third murder trial in Oxford case

Ervin Pope, a Black man, formerly condemned to death for killing white man J. B. McClurkin in Oxford on April 20, 1909, had his third trial ordered after the Alabama supreme court reversed two prior verdicts on circumstantial evidence.

Anniston Ala Ervin Pope J. B. McClurkin McClurkin Oxford Pope Supreme Court

Better Medicine for Coughs and Colds

You will discover Chamberlain's Cough Remedy provides relief and cures coughs and colds. Try it and you are certain to be pleased with the prompt cure it effects. For sale by all dealers.

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