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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1914

Page

5

Judge Broyles Responds to Stephens Campaign Card

Georgia voters read a pointed reply from Judge Nash R. Broyles denying slander and defending his campaign methods. He asserts Stephens endorsed a African American lawyer for admission, cites Kilpatrick and Hopkins, and argues the living Stephens cannot ride on a famed relative's name.

People OF Georgia Alex W. Stephens Alex W Atlanta Stephens J. D. Kilpatrick Gov. J. M. Terrell Court of Appeals Foster B. Pettie Alexander Hamilton Stephens J. 0. Kilpatrick Chas. T. Hopkins Mr. Stephens Judge Pendleton Alexander H. Stephens

Y M C A Proposes Help Amid Financial Strain in Athens

Athens Y M C A leaders warn of a possible 3000 deficit by October 31 1914 after building campaigns. They praise faithful volunteers and urge local men to donate or at least send encouragement while the association continues to serve hundreds of boys and young men.

Young Men's Christian Association Forbes Mr. Heidler Heidler Athens Athens Young Men’s Christian Association

Judge West to Move to Cobb Street Residence

Judge Henry S. West and his family will relocate from the Hill and Harris streets home after leasing it to Delta Tau Delta for September occupancy. He plans to reside in a Jester house on Cobb street temporarily while building a new modern home. Prof. Wardlaw will relocate from the Jester residence to a Heights home near the Normal School.

Cobb ST Henry S. West Hill and Harris Streets Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Judge West Cobb Street Prof. Wardlaw Normal School

Anderson Favored in Georgia Democratic Primary Says Andrew

Special to the Banner reports overwhelming county returns edging toward Randolph Anderson on eve of the August 19 primary. Observers say Anderson’s gains reflect calm reasoning and broad support across South and Northwest Georgia, with Harris trailing as Hardman draws some votes.

Atlanta Randolph Anderson Anderson Judge Harris Harris Hardman

Southern Railway awards two double track contracts

The Southern Railway Company awarded W. W Boxley & Company of Roanoke Virginia a contract to construct seven miles of second track on the Washington division between Charlottesville and Arrowhead Virginia with a grade revision. Dunn & McCarthy of Chicago Illinois received the contract to build eight or nine miles of second track on the C N O & T P Railway between Tunnel 16 north of Sunbright Tennessee, creating parallel tracks on the present grade. This adds to a main line and increases flexibility for the Queen & Crescent Route.

Washington The Southern Railway Company W. W Boxley & Company Roanoke Charlottsville Arrowhead Atlanta Dunn & McCarthy Chicago

Weather Forecast For Atlanta And Georgia

The forecast predicts fair conditions for Atlanta and surrounding areas tonight and Wednesday. Georgia may see local thundershowers Wednesday. An eastern belt high pressure dominates though showers appear elsewhere. Green Bay reports 2.56 inches of rain. Rocky Mountain area remains generally fair with high Gulf and south Atlantic temperatures, cooler in the far northwest under 50 degrees.

Atlanta Georgia Cotton Belt Minnesota Wisconsin Green Bay Rocky Mountains Gulf South Atlantic

Constipation Causes Sickness and Poison Absorption

A medical advice ad urges avoiding constipation to prevent illness as backed up waste may poison the body. It promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills with a single nightly dose and claims the pills safeguard health, available at your druggist.

Dr. King Alness

Fourth International Congress on Home Education Delayed

The Fourth International Congress on Home Education scheduled for September 22 29 1914 in Philadelphia is postponed temporarily by the Central Committee. Dr Martin G Brumbaugh president will call a meeting as events warrant per Mrs J Scott Anderson general secretary.

Department of the Interior Bureau of Education Washington, D. C International Congress On Home Education Philadelphia International Commission On Home Education Central Committee Martin G. Bruumbaugh

Lodge Directory lists local fraternal orders and meeting times

Embryo. Opinion notes adage about good men. The Lodge Directory lists lenmn Lodge No. 75 I O O F meeting Tuesdays in Odé Fellows Hall Max Joseph building. Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday. Elmo Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays. Classic City Council No. 215 U C T meets first and third Saturdays. Mt Vernon Lodge No. 23 F and A M meets Thursdays. Williams Lodge No. 15 I O O F meets Mondays. Athens B P C E No. 790 meets Wednesdays. Geo. B. Davis Camp 292 W O meets Wednesdays. Visiting brethren invited to attend.

Lenmn Lodge Odé Fellows’ Hall Max Joseph W. Anthony N. G. H. L. Garebold Eyetone Keystone Royal Arch Masons W.C. Jordan H. P. IM T. Summerlin Sec Elmo Lodge K. of P St. Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Jester Building Clayton Street S. R. Grubb C. C. E. Nickerson K. of R Classic City Council Mont Im K P. Hall Edwier John Roberts Mt. Vernon Lodge Mt Vernon Lodge No. 23 Masonic Hall Ma Joseph Building Claytor Street L. N. Betts W. M J. G. Quinn Geo. B. Davis W. O. We Woodmen Hall Thos. M. Forrester C. C John Mappin

Convict Camp Study Planned Across Several States

Washington D C Aug 18 a joint arrangement between the office of public roads and the public health service aims to study convict camps and the use of convict labor in road construction and material preparation. The project will begin in Colorado and visit camps in Utah Wyoming Idaho Oregon and Washington with later surveys in Michigan Illinois New York New Jersey Virginia and the southern states.

Washington, D. C Office of Public Roads Department of Agriculture Public Health Service Colorado Utah Wyoming Idaho Oregon Washington Michigan Illinois New York New Jersey Virginia North South Carolina Georgia Florida Oklahoma Texas Arizona New Mexico

Athens Mayor Asked to Name Delegates for Road Congress

Mayor Dorsey of Athens is urged by Hon. A. B. Fletcher to appoint three delegates to the Fourth American Road Congress in Atlanta the week of November 9. The event gathers state highway officials, leaders of road policy, and exhibits by the U S government and major manufacturers, with sessions on Federal aid, road laws, and merit systems in road administration.

Dorsey Athens A. B .Fletcher California Atlanta American Highway Association American Automobile Association Fletcher Congress of United States Organized Road Movement of America American Bar Association National Civil Service Reform League

Notice to all debtors of Dr Benedict estate

All persons having accounts against the estate of Dr. S. C. Benedict must render same itemized and sworn to before August 20. S. R. Benedict, Administrator. Woodmen of the World. All Geo. B. Davis Camp members to meet tonight to make final Columbus trip arrangements. Uniform Bank members urged to attend.

S. C. Benedict S. R. Bendict Geo. B. Davis Camp Columbus Uniform Bank

Wheat Prices Rise on Export Hopes and Corn Gains

Wheat opened modestly lower but rose as New York exporters gave optimistic outlooks. Prices finished up 4 to 5 cents from yesterday with the close 4 1/2 cents higher. Corn and oats also advanced with September corn up about 15 cents and pork futures sliding 50 cents at the open on corrected stock data.

Associated Press Chicago New York

Chicago Quotations Open High Low Close

The Associated Press market report lists Chicago futures for Wheat Corn and Oats with bid and ask figures for Sept Dec and May contracts. Pork Lard and Ribs prices for Sept Oct and Jan are shown with opening and closing levels and daily ranges.

Domesticated Canaries and Their 12 Breeds

A Spanish sea captain brought small greenish birds from the Canary Islands about 500 years ago. From those birds, the 12 distinct breeds or varieties of canaries known to modern breeders have evolved.

Canary Islands Canary

Salmon Fishermen Paid Rates in British Columbia

Salmon fishermen in British Columbia earn 15 dollars a day, with exceptional catches paying as much as 50 dollars daily. The pay reflects seasonal demand and the value of the catch for a small coastal industry.

British Columbia

The Twenty Year Test of a Diarrhoea Remedy

Geo W Brock of the Enterprise Aberdeen Maryland testifies that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is a quick safe cure for diarrhoea and that nothing else measures up after twenty years of use. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain Geo. W. Brock Aberdeen, Md Adv

Trust Thyself and Reach Your Ground

Summer coughs are dangerous and can lead to throat and lung troubles including consumption. Dr. King's New Discovery relieves coughs and colds promptly, soothes and antiseptically clears airways, and helps prevent complications. Available in 50c and 1.00 bottles at your druggist with money back if not satisfied.

Dr. King

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nash R. Broyles Messrs. E. R. Hodgson, Jr Athens Young Men's Christian Association F. E. Griffeth D. H. DuPree Southern R. R Congress Milton Lodge Directory Judge Quarters Corner Broad and Lumpkin Streets J.C. Haynes E. R. Geo. H. Palmer Colorado Building I. S. Pennybacker Charles P. Light Woodmen OF the World Columbia Grafonola G. Hepburn Wilson, M.B Columbita Toomer Music House Tg Hares Eae Co Wiceeeeeens Aciecens R. W. Emerson
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