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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1913

Page

9

Chronic malaria and its hidden cycle in Georgia

Georgia officials warn that chronic malaria can linger after apparent recovery. The malaria parasite cycles between human blood and the Anopheles mosquito, with sexual forms surviving long and reigniting illness. Cure requires killing chill-producing parasites with quinine followed by extended arsenic treatment under medical supervision. The State Board of Health offers free blood tests for malaria and can analyze samples locally in Atlanta.

Avlanta Georgia Georgia State Board of Health State Board of Health H. F. Harris State Capitol Atlanta State Board

Walton Superior Court Opens With Hefty Docket in Monroe

Judge C. H. Brand and Solicitor General Gamble arrive from Athens to open Walton superior court in Monroe, with the Price High School case and major damage suits against the Georgia Railroad, plus murder and other cases, promising a heavy two weeks. Local items note clothing sale ads following the court week.

Monroe C. H.brand Gamble Athens Walton Superior Court Hill The Georgia Railroad Georgia Joe Felker Brand Walton Lawrenceville Gwinnett Court

Western Union to Install New Manager in Athens

Western Union offices in Athens announce a management change tomorrow with W W Murphy succeeding D F Cason as division superintendent. Cason and wife planned to stay in Athens but will move to new posts. details to be announced later. Also advertised are a Boyden men’s shoe sale at 4.65 and Johnson Shoe Co. clearance offering 20 percent off children’s and boys’ shoes.

Western Union W. Murphy D. F. Cason Cason Athens Johnson Shoe Co

Lake Erie aquatic carnival to spend half a million

A grand inland aquatic carnival is planned on Lake Erie with races for yachts, motorboats, and hydroplanes at Toledo and Put-in-Bay on July 28 and 29. Governments from Great Lakes states plus Rhode Island and Kentucky join in funding, with New York earmarking 250000. Detroit’s Star Young Pitcher Zambach highlighted as a top prospect by manager Hughey Jennings.

Lake Erie Toledo Put-in-Bay Great Lakes Rhode Island Commodore Perry Kentucky New York Detroit Zambach Hughey Jennings

Prize Hen Mothers Kittens in Lenox Prize Fight

Lenox Mass A prize hen owned by President Mellen of the New Haven railroad guarded ten kittens under her wings after her eggs were removed. The hen resisted a maternal transfer by another hen and drove off the rival bird in a dramatic display of protectiveness.

Lenox Mass Mellen The New Haven Railroad

Arrest Ordered of Insur ance Man in Georgia Case

A communication to Solicitor General Gamble reports Comptroller General William A. Wright ordered the arrest and detention of W. N. Mitchell, a Patricians representative from Michigan, for refusing to obtain a Georgia insurance license. The case involves a company chartered in DC with Michigan offices, challenging Georgia jurisdiction. Mitchell says he will comply with state laws and cooperate with authorities.

Journal of Gamble Avheng Superior Court William A. Wright W. N. Mitchell Saginaw Mich Georgia General Wright Mitchell District of Columbia Congress Michigan Insurance Department of Georgia Insurance Patricians Athens Wright Insurance Department State Insurance Commissioner Col T. J Shackelford

Day of Pentecost at Arnold Clan Reunion

The Walton Tribune notes Arkansas area descendant gathering led by J P Arnold at the Stephen Arnold homestead on Wednesday August 26. Descendants of the Camp sisters urged to attend with baskets. a program is planned and a day of unity imagined as Pentecost-like.

W. Harvey Craig J. P. Arnold Arnold Jackson Gwinnett Walton Stephen Arnold Camp Walton Tribune Jackson County Walton and Gwinnett Sparta John Siddens Samuel Stewart Hardy Howard Steven Arnold John Williamson Capadocia Messopotamia Judea Pontus Asia Pamphyllia Egypt Sybia Cyrene Rome Cretes Jacob

Prison Reform Push Advances in Georgia Legislature

Atlanta Aug. 11 The Prison Reform Association of Georgia notes two major reform bills passed by the legislature. The first creates adult probation and suspension of sentence for misdemeanor cases applicable to all Georgia courts, with safeguards to prevent abuse. The second bill provides a home for wayward girls in Georgia, signaling broader criminal justice changes statewide.

Atlanta Slaton Georgia Milledgeville Prison Board Senate House Prison Association of Georgia

Thompson Recalled by Highlanders After Trade and Victory Over Chattanooga

Former Georgia star pitcher Carl Thompson, traded to Atlanta and sold to Birmingham, was recalled yesterday by the New York Highlanders. He won yesterday for Atlanta against Chattanooga. Doubleheaders drew mixed results across leagues with Chattanooga, Atlanta and others splitting or losing, while Chicago and Boston led the National and American showdowns.

Carl Thompson Georgia Star Birmingham Atlanta Highlanders of New York Thompson Chattanooga Southern Nashville Montgomery Memphis

Reunion of New Church Members Plans Fourth Sunday Meeting

Rev A A Sullivan of Oconee Street Methodist Church frames a morning reunion for members who joined since last November. The event features special music and exercises and aims to raise 20 000 toward the church effort.

A. A. Sullivan Oconee Street Methodist Church

Good Roads Department Assists Hancock County Relocation

Prof John C Koch of the University of Georgia Good Roads Department returned from Sparta after three days with Hancock county commissioners to relocate a two to three mile road The project cut the maximum grade from fifteen percent to just under five percent The commissioners have repeatedly enlisted university help and express confidence in the department.

John C. Koch Good Roads Department School of Civil Engineering University of Georgia Sparta Hancock County Department of the University Good Roads

Epting to Leave for the Metropolis for Stock

Jay H. Epting of the Jon Broadstreet store departs this week for New York and eastern points to select the largest and finest stock ever secured. He promises bargains and surprises designed to attract thousands of shoppers at his store under bright lights.

Jay H. Epting Jon Broadstreet New York

Odd Fellows Plan Special 11 AM Sermon

This morning at the Young Harris Memorial church on Boulevard the Rev S R England will preach a special sermon to the Odd Fellows at the lodges request. They did not celebrate their memorial in spring April 26 and today’s service marks that event. Members and visitors are invited to attend at 11 o clock.

Young Harris Memorial Boulevard S. R. England Odd Fellows

Meadow Williams Joins Lodge Tallulah Falls Orchestra

Commerce Georgia reports Meadow Williams son of Hon John W Williams has refined his musical talent to become a sought after musician. He accepted a post in the orchestra at The Lodge Tallulah Falls where visitors enjoy his daily performances this summer.

Commerce Meadow Williams John W. Williams the Lodge Tallulah Falls

Horticulturists to Meet at Clayton in Rabun County

The state horticultural society will hold a two day summer session Tuesday the 19th at Clayton Georgia in the Blue Ridge valley near Tallulah Falls. Prof T H McHatton of the University of Georgia serves as secretary and will attend with Prof Snelling dean and apple orchardist. A strong program focusing on the apple industry has been prepared.

Clayton Rabun County Blue Ridge Tallulah Falls Georgia State Horticultural Society T. H. McHatton University of Georgia Snelling Athens

Hart and Aldrach Big Shows at Majestic This Week

The Hart and Aldrach Big Variety Shows come to the Majestic for a week of entertainment. A dozen pretty girls and clever dancers and impersonators join a fresh, clean, sprightly program not seen locally in some time.

the Majestic Hart and Aldrach

Nellie May Melton Dies at 18 Months Near Winteville

Nellie May, the 18 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Melton of the Winterville road, died Thursday after several days illness. Burial occurred Friday at Oconee Heights with funeral services by Rev. Coker. Sympathy pours in for the bereaved family.

Oconee Heights W. B. Melton Winterville Road Nellie May

No Court Delayed Session For Athens City Court Till November

Notice states Athens city court will not convene until November. The intended session tomorrow was postponed by consent. Employment ads seek willing workers and references. Bell Overall Co seeks fifty experienced women for shirt and pants dept at Winder Georgia with regular hours and good pay.

Athens Bell Overall Company Winder, Ga

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