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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1911

Page

3

Founders Day Marked at University of Virginia

Founders Day observed at University of Virginia with exercises led by President Schurman of Cornell University delivering the principal address. Also notes advertise Chamberlains Liniment for rheumatic relief and a city school coal bid call inviting sealed offers by May 1 for 1911 12 term, with quantities and delivery terms.

U. OF V Charlotte University of Virginia Schurman Cornell University

Commerce mayor court draws record crowd in blind tiger trials

The Commerce Observer reports a packed mayor's court as several alleged blind tigers faced liquor charges. A detective’s presence and a challenge to Mayor Hardman’s authority sparked a tense, high stakes session with major local lawyers and spectators witnessing a dramatic trial lineup.

Three Twins Comes to Colonial Theater in April

The musical comedy Three Twins heads to the Colonial Theater on April 20 1911 after long runs in Chicago and New York. Victor Morley leads with Bessie Clifford as a top comedienne. Cast includes Willard Flanagan Reggie Morris Edward Wade and a chorus of sixty with lavish costumes and spectacular electrical effects.

Colonial Theater Whitney Opera House Chicago Herald Square Theater New York Gaites Directoire Victor Morley Bessie Clifford

New Discovery Both Saves a Life and Sums Up Court News

Hiram Scranton of Clay City Indiana credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a bout with consumption and lung troubles. In court, Mayor Pro Tem Rice and officials praised lawful conduct as Tom Rucker Adams and Will Bush received fines and hard labor. The piece notes upcoming results and cautions against illegal sale of liquor in Commerce.

Col. W. A. Stevenson Mayor Hardman Col. Stevenson Hardman A. P. Rice Claude Mahaffey Jefferson WA. Stevens R. L. J. Smith S. J. Smith, Jr Atlanta Ozark Hiram Scranton Clay City Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. &Palmer & Sons Rice Tom Rucker Adams Will Bush

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