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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1912

Page

3

Exhibition of Textile Machinery in Boston

Special to the Banner Boston Mass April 22 The third rational exhibition of textile machinery mill supplies and general textile products under the Textile Exhibitors Association opened at Mechanics Building and will run through the week It features all manufacture processes with a department for power machinery and power transmission for mills and factories Textile men from New England and other mill centers attend and meetings by Master Mechanics Association National Association of Cotton Manufacturers American Cotton Manufacturers Association and Knit Goods Manufacturers are scheduled during the week

Boston Mass Extile New England The Master Mechanics’ Association of America National Association of Cotton Manufacturers American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association Knit Goods Manufacturers

Devoe Paint Claim Promises Savings With Devoe Gallons

An advertising piece touts Devoe as cheaper by volume, claiming less gallons cover more. It cites N R Watkins in Lott Texas who used 13 gallons then bought 13 more and had 6 left, and C B Edwards of Edwards & Broughton Raleigh who used 30 gallons and bought 30 more with 16 left, sold by Talmadge Hardware Co.

Devoe N R Watkins Lott Texas C B Edwards Edwards & Broughton Raleigh N. C Talmadge Hardware Co

Second Trial In Gentry Murder Case

Reno Oklahoma April 22 the case of Maurice Weightman a defendant in the Gentry murder case at Oklahoma City was called for trial here Weightman is accused of complicity in the murder of T J Gentry shot and killed in his home on January 7 The murder is alleged to have resulted from a conspiracy formed by Mrs Alverta Gentry wife of the slain man Weightman her brother and Jesse K Mackey who was said to have been on terms of intimacy with the wife Mrs Gentry has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for her share in the crime Mackey made complete confession to secure immunity attaching all the blame upon the wife and her brother

Banner Reno Okla Maurice Weightman Gentry Oklahoma City E Reno Weightman T. J Gentry Alverta Gentry Weightsman Jesse K. Mackey

Work Resumed at Lowell Mills after Strike

Lowell Mass April 22 four weeks of idleness from the strike and lockout that began March 25 ended as all textile mills in Lowell reopened today. A new wage scale averaging a 10 percent rise went into effect benefiting more than 15 000 mill workers.

Lowell Mass

Wells and McFarland Fight Set at Garden Athletic Club

The English champion Matt Wells and Packey McFarland of Chicago are billed for a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden venue Garden Athletic Club next Friday. The purse includes Wells earning 50 percent of the gross gate plus moving picture receipts. McFarland to receive $10,000 from his share. The event marks Garden Athletic Club's first show under a one year MSG lease.

New York Matt Wells Packey McFarland Chicago New Garden Athletic Club Wells McFarland

Montana Retail Merchants Meet Opens in Bozeman

Bozeman Montana April 22 Several hundred retail merchants from across the state attended the Montana Retail Merchants association two day annual meeting. President F M Lockman Missoula report read at opening shows a prosperous association and focus on seeking legislation on merchant concerns.

Bozeman Mont Montana Retail Merchants’ Association F. M. Lockman Missoula

Northwestern Laundrymen Meet Opens Annual Convention

The Northwestern Laundrymen's Association gathers at the West hotel in Minneapolis for its annual convention with delegates from Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota North and South Dakota. Adulteration of fabrics by makers blamed for rapid wear of collars and shirts as a key issue. Representatives from related industries also attend.

Minneapolis Minn Northwestern Laundrymen’s Association West Hotel Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota North South Dakota

Williams Kidney Pills Advertise Cure for Kidney and Bladder Trouble

Overworked nerves and urinary pains addressed by Williams Kidney Pills. Claims relief for pains in the side back and stomach and a bloated facial appearance with frequent urination. Sold by druggists at 50 cents per box from Williams Manufacturing Co Cleveland Ohio.

Williams Price Sc Williams Mfg. CO Cleveland Ohio

Gladstone’s Granddaughter Weds in Westminster Ceremony

Miss Dorothy Drew granddaughter of the late William E. Gladstone and niece of Lord Gladstone wed Lieutenant Francis Woodbine Parrish of the King's Royal Rifle Corps at St. Margaret's Westminster. Officiants included the Bishop of Winchester and Canon Holland. The bride wore a satin gown with Brussels lace while twelve bridesmaids attended.

London St. Margaret's Westminster Dorthy Drew Lord Gladstone Feneral South Africa William E. Gladstone Francis Woodbine Parrish King's Royal Rifle Corps Winchester Canon Holland Stephen Gladstone Mrs. Drew Mr. Gladstone

Dallas Hosts Odd Fellows Meeting for Four Day Session

The annual meeting of Texas state grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the state Rebekah assembly opened in Dallas with several thousand attendees. A joint session at the Majestic Theater included welcomes from the Dallas mayor and other officials, and remarks by Grand Master W F Boggess and Rebekah president Miss Bessie Bolan.

Dallas ODD Fellows Texas Grand Lodge The Independent Order of Odd Fellows Rebekah Assembly Majestic Theater W. F. Boggess Bessie Bolan

Parisian Sage Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Wellness

An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a universal remedy against dandruff causing hair loss and scalp itch. It claims instant refreshment and vitality, with a guarantee from H. R. Palmer & Sons and a testimonial from Mrs. Anna Brown of Rockville Connecticut. A large bottle costs 50 cents.

H. R. Palmer & Fons Anna Brown Rockville, Conn

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure

An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It promises internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 to anyone it cannot cure, with testimonials available from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio, and suggests Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio

Louisiana labor federation opens annual convention

Representatives of all organized crafts in Louisiana attend the opening of the State Federation of Labor convention in Alexandria. The body will conduct routine business and consider several important measures, with sessions likely to extend late into the week.

Alexandria Louisiana State Federation of Labor

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Lipscomb & Company Orr’s School Wray Street Ss. P. Orr Georgia National Bank Individ Georgia Athens Athens Savings Bank M. Stern G. A. Mell HM. Stern M. G. Michael Asst B. Y. Harris Dire G. A T. 8 J. A. Hunnicutt L. F. Edwards, DeuPree Hunnicutt W. T. Bryan Cohen Central OF Georgia Macon Madison Georgia Railroad H. R. McLean J. C. Hellner C. Kinnebrew Becker Street Arnoldsville R. T. Goodwyn Traina Lowell Mills Wells and McFarland Montana Northwestern William Gladstone Athens Trust & Banking Company Athens Trust & Banking Co Jno. L. Arnold Jackson St Columbia Fire Insurance Company Georg E Home Company Southern Mutual Athens Cycle Co Lumpkin Street Tuskegee Band Morton Opera House Louisiana Labor Federation Mazda J. T. Anderson H.R. Palmer & Sons Buy of Esther Store Clayton St Prince’ Ave
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