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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1911
Page
6
Gainesville Ga August 20 burglar pried open the Baltimore Bargain House rear window and entered the storeroom. He rifled stock and escaped through the window opening, leaving behind a torn wind and a trail of clothing items later noted by owner S D Goldman. A lad's dove colored hat may aid identification.
Miss Josie Helen Dodson daughter of Dr and Mrs H A Dodson of Washington wed Professor Rollin Henry Denniston of the University of Wisconsin. The ceremony was held at the Dodson home with Rev Donald C McLeod of the First Presbyterian church officiating.
At the Jacksonville convention next week members of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks plan a strong campaign to defeat the re-election of President Frank T. Rogers and other current officers. They contend the leaders have failed to push legislation desired by the membership.
Pimlico race course in Baltimore prepares for the Maryland United Hunts fall meeting opening tomorrow. About 200 horses are housed at the track and the association expects one of the best meetings in several years after clubhouse and grounds improvements since last season.
The Athens Central of Georgia Railroad and Air Line lines publish daily departures and arrivals for Macon and Athens. Northbound trains Nos 62 32 68 38 and southbound Nos 41 63 67 68 list departure and arrival times with notes that some trains do not run north of Athens.
Arrive mixed daily except Sunday 5:00 p m. Arrive mixed daily except Sunday 10:20 a m. Arrive Sunday only 7:55 p m. Arrive Sunday only 10:40 a m. Leave mixed daily except Sunday 4:15 p m. Leave mixed daily except Sunday 6:30 a m. Leave Sunday only 7:45 a m. Leave Sunday only 5:00 p m.
Murrayville High opens the fall term next Monday with a ceremony at 10 30 a m Tuesday speakers include State School Commissioner Brittain and County School Commissioner Blackwell. Principal E J Robeson has equipped a large dormitory and the new water sewer system and vacuum heating are installed. About 30 pupils will occupy dormitory rooms as the boarding department starts with strong patronage.
Advert promises a trial of ZEMO with 10c postage sample from E W Rose Medicine Co and a refund if unsatisfied. Claims include cure for eczema, hives, rashes, acne, tetter, and prickly heat for all ages, with availability at H R Palmer & Sons Drug Store in Athens.
Portland Ore August 30 delegates from Colorado Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia attend the grand lodge meeting of the Scandinavian American Brotherhood in session for three days Judge J M Aniston of Tacoma presiding A key item is consolidating with the Scandinavian Brotherhood of the east and creating a supreme lodge with grand lodges over jurisdictions
In Berlin on August 30 the Kaiser reviewed an immense German fleet gathered at Swinemunde. Flags and buxing banners adorned warships stretching across the Oder estuary as the armada formed a grand spectacle. A number of foreign royals accompanied the Kaiser during the review.
In Georgia moonshine activity declines under state laws, per District Attorney F Carter Tate's annual report to the U S Attorney General. Prosecutions for illicit distilling drop to 434 from 532, though moonshine remains the leading criminal case for the district court. 399 cases were completed, with 971 unfinished prosecutions largely untried due to lack of arrests. LaGrange mourns Capt John R Ware a longtime revenue officer who died at 63 after a career spanning Cleveland appointments and southern service. He leaves a widow two daughters and a brother, with interment held yesterday.
Employment ad touts $25 to $50 weekly pay in automobile work with thousands of positions across the country. It notes 300,000 automobiles to be built this year and claims the Rochester Automobile School can train men in weeks for selling, repairing, driving and demonstrating vehicles, even while employed.
Nine speedy motor boats race in Huntington Bay to pick three defenders for the British International Trophy. Elimination heats run for three days on the same course as next week’s American vs British challengers. Most entries come from the Motor Boat Club of America, with lengths from 20 to 39 feet.
Berlin August 30. Leading American medical schools and societies are represented by delegates at the third International Laryngo-Phinological Congress which opened in Berlin for a seven day session.
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