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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1911

Page

6

Gainesville Debate Over Water Source Splits Citizens

Gainesville Georgia holds a public meeting on February 7 to decide whether the city should source water from the Chattahoochee River or other streams. Engineers favor the river with filtration. opponents raise concerns about sewerage impacts and water quality.

Gainesville Bond Commission Chattahoochee Barnett Athens E. B. Epps Mitchell Messrs M. B. Carter P. N. Parker A. E. Merritt H. B. Smith Barrett Epps Gaines Ville Col H. H. Dean New Holland Chatta- Loochee Lake Warner Col. Dean W. B. Sloan J. C. McConnell A. J. Mundy J. B. Caston J. N. Twitty H. T. Martin Jno E. Redwine, Jr T. Waters

Double Surprise Marriage at Gainesville Georgia

At a Washington Street home in Gainesville on Saturday at 1 pm a double wedding surprised many. Roseline Ketron married Harry T. Cooper, and Annie Cooper wed Frederick Kirkman in a runaway match. ceremonies were conducted by Dr. C. E. Dowman of the First Methodist Church.

Gainesville Washington Street Ketron Roseline Ketron Harry T. Cooper Annie Cooper Asheville N. C Frederick Kirkman Asheville, N. C C. E. Dowman First Methodist Church

Mark Twain Books and Manuscripts Auction Opens

Book collectors and dealers from across the country attend the opening auction of the late Mark Twain library and manuscripts. The catalog features many dated signatures and presentation copies from noted writers.

New York Mark Twain

Michigan Retail Lumber Dealers Meet Opens in Bay City

Several hundred leaders of the lumber trade gathered in Bay City for the annual Michigan Retail Lumber Dealers Association convention. Sessions began today and will continue tomorrow and Thursday with discussions on industry issues and prospects.

Bay City Mich Michigan Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association

St Valentine’s Golf Tourney Opens at Pinehurst

The seventh annual St Valentine’s golf tournament started today at Pinehurst Country Club in North Carolina under promising conditions. The event will run through the week. A reminder notes the importance of prompt care for croup and promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as safe for children, available from dealers.

Pinehurst N. C Pinehurst Country Club

The Blue Mouse at the Colonial Theater Next Monday

The Blue Mouse, a unique vaudeville serial wife plot, stars Grace Merritt and a large cast. Augustus Rollett schemes to win promotion by using the Blue Mouse as his wife until the real Mrs Rollett confronts them.

The Blue Mouse Mr. Fitch Broadway Augustus Rollett Lewellyn Interstate Railroad

Root Juice Remedy Draws Crowds to Palmer's Drug Store

A traveling salesman testimonials Root Juice curing stomach and kidney complaints after using three bottles. He says health improved with appetite and digestion after painful years. The lotion is sold at one dollar per bottle or three for two fifty, with demonstrations ongoing at Palmer's Drug Store.

Lafayette Palmer's Drug Store

Ohio Associated Dailies Meet In Columbus

The twenty sixth annual meeting opened at the Nell House with President John T Mack presiding. Topics include advertising libel laws legislation before the general assembly and labor conditions. Walter Williams dean of journalism at Missouri State University leads the speaker list.

Columbus General Assembly Ohio Associated Dailies Nell House John T. Mack Walter Williams School of Journalism Missouri State University

Rheumatism Relief in Six Hours Claim

Dr Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism promises rapid aid in severe cases with a quick, systemic action. It claims to remove the cause and make the disease disappear after the first dose, selling for 75 cents and one dollar at L P Canning, corner Clayton and Jackson Streets.

Tallulah Falls to stay open while Georgia Power builds dam

The Tallulah Falls area will remain accessible as the Georgia Power Co plans a dam above the falls to store water for distribution. Fred P. Catchings says there is political talk but the project continues with E. S. Copeland in charge and W. A. Carlisle as property manager. Teaford comes to oversee Gainesville office. no changes to streetcars or lights.

Gainesville Tallulah Falls Georgia Power Co Fred P. Catchings Atlanta Tallulah Mr. Catchings W. A. Carlisle W. H. Slack Teaford

Life Saved After Near Grave. Coughs and Lung Trouble Cured

W R Patterson of Wellington Texas recounts a near death from a severe cough and lung disease. After two years of doctor care his weight dropped to 100 pounds. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a full recovery to 187 pounds and years of health. The remedy is praised as quick safe and sure for coughs colds la grippe asthma croup and lung troubles. Available 50 cents and 1 00 with trial bottle free and guaranteed by local agents.

W. R. Patterson Wellington Tex W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

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