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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1911

Page

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Greatest Masonic Meeting Yet Held in Georgia

The Eighth district Masonic convention closed after a record turnout with 175 delegates from twelve counties and many visiting Masons. Officers and six district deputy grand masters attended. two days were planned for next year with a public Ballard address and larger venue. Theday included a barbecue at Tibbetts Park and a Craft degree work by Mount Vernon lodge, followed by a trolley tour and evening entertainments.

Troy, Beatty A. J. Gears B. T. Moseley Danielsville W. M L. H Bacon Lexington J. F. L. Bond J. W W. A. Capps Athens A. B. Harper J. S. McKie S. D A. C. Zackery Buckhead J. D—L. N. Betts J. S—W. B. Aiken Bogart J. S—J. H. McKinnon Tyler H. Kirk J. W. Peddy L. F. Blalock W. 8. Williams F. Baker Geventll Little District Lodge Grand Lodge of Georgia Rowe Col Max Michael Mount Vernon Lodge Berry T. Moseley Mornig Ballard Masonic Hall

Georgia legislature battens on appropriations battle

Special to The Bann Atlanta reports the session intensifies as the general appropriations bill sparks debate. Representatives push for funding changes, including state sanitarium needs at Milledgeville, with discussions on trimming or expanding salaries and other departments as the fight over the budget heats up.

Atlanta Repre Ander DeKalb Milledgeville

South Georgia tour with Pitner party ends in good spirits

Mr J A Pitner and companions toured Bibb Houston Macon Lee Dougherty Terrell Schley and Crawford counties in South Georgia visiting towns like Econ Nee Byron Fort Valley Montezuma Oglethorpe Ellaville Americus Leesburg Albany Dawson and Smithville They joined Mount Vernon lodge for a lively evening at Masonic hall where the Masters degree was exemplified by a team of six district deputy Grand Masters The local lodge held a called communication to confer the degree on Jake Bernstein The event impressed many and the session was deemed a great success

Grand Lodge of Georgia W. H. Ballard Brunswick Ballard Glynn J. A. Pitner South Georgia Henry J Lamar, Jr James D. Stetson Macon Lamar Pitner Mr. Stetson Bibb Houston Lee Dougherty Terrell Schley Crawford Econ Nee Byron Bibb County Ft Valley Houston County Montezuma Oglethorpe Ellaville Schley County Americus Sumter County Smithville Leesburg Lee County Albany Dougherty County Dawson Terrell County Jake Bernstein

The Qutlaw's Trail at the Majestic Today

Western Picture The Qutlaw's Trail will be presented at the Majestic today. The review promises one of the most exciting pictures with strong riding and wonderful feats.

Majestic

Poultry Association Holds Meeting at City Hall

The Southern Poultry Association held its regular monthly meeting at city hall with many members present. Mrs. E K Lumpkin spoke on Orpingtons and Mr J F Rhodes on Anconas. The meeting date and time were changed to the second Tuesday each month and an executive committee session is set for Friday noon.

Southern Poultry Association E. K. Lumpkin Orpingtons J. F. Rhodes Anconas Lumpkin Plymouth Rock Italy Frank Rhodes The Poultry Association Rhodes

Lightning Burns Down Barberville Barn and Damages Farms

A barn on Elmer J Crawford's property caught fire during a severe thunderstorm in Barberville and burned completely. Five bales of hay stored in the nearby outhouse belonged to T R Crawford. Weather and hail also caused crop damage to Crawford Judge Young Williams Dudley and other area farms.

Barberville Elmer J. Crawford T. R. Crawford Danielsville Crawford Judge Young Williams Mr. Dudley

Severe hail storm and storms of birds in local notes

Yesterday afternoon a severe hail storm swept the city with stones as large as a thumb, heavy rain, gale winds and lightning disrupting power and alarm systems. The storm damaged some roofs and fences, with no widespread country damage reported. Separate poultry notes discuss Ancona birds, their temperament, egg size, and Mr. Rhodes’s success and future orders.

Electric Company America Rhodes

Fresh Eggs 20 Cents a Dozen Today

Egg prices posted at 20 cents for fresh eggs with Arnold and Abney listing contact as phone 1076 for purchases.

Arnold & Abney

Athens May Host Glidden Tour Endurance Race

The Glidden tour may route through Athens for fall events. About 1500 to 2000 cars and 3000 participants are planned from New York to Jacksonville with Athens officials and car owners invited to review the route at city hall.

New York Jacksonville Fla Athens Montreal W. R. Fraser Touring Club of America Atlanta Winder Totré Ing Club of America American Automobile League Chamber of Commerce Armstrong Fraser

The New Busy Bee Cafe Goes Modern

The New Busy Bee Cafe advertises itself as a bright new dining spot offering regular dinners and quick lunches. Located on College Avenue under the Commercial Hotel, it promises the choicest market offerings and efficient service.

College Avenue

The Way of the Eskimo at Athens Show

Citizens of Athens are offered a rare opportunity to see The Way of the Eskimo a costly film presented by the Elite at a local venue. The picture is praised for its beauty and grandeur and viewers are urged not to miss the event or regret it later when friends discuss it.

Athens

VIP AT LYRIC The Imp picture today at the Lyric

The Imp feature is shown at the Lyric today with a brisk appeal and strong audience interest. Fresh country eggs are offered at 20 cents a dozen for today only with a limit of five dozen per customer. Arnold and Abney also advertise large tomatoes and tender corn.

Lyric Arnold & Abney

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Eighth Congressional District L. N. Betts W. B. Aiken J. D J. H. McKinnon S.S J. S C. E. Underwood Tibbetts Park City and Chamber of Commerce Masons Barbersville Busy Bee
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