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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1911

Page

7

De Wolf Hopper Promotes Clean Comedy at Colonial

De Wolf Hopper opens a March engagement at the Colonial praising clean plays and downplaying salacious farces. Louise Dresser co-stars while Hopper reveals a lifelong pipes hobby and his charm in varied costumes.

Colonial Louise Dresser de Wolf Hopper de Wolf Hopper Wang el Capitan Mr. Pickwick Happyland Pied. Piper Camille Comedienne Mr. Hopper

Candler Likely Senate Candidate Backing from Hoke Smith Factions

In Atlanta on February 21 observers say Rail road Commissioner Murphy Candler is Gov elect Hoke Smiths favored candidate for the U S Senate. The plan is to unite the Hoke Smith faction in the legislature behind Candler potentially sidelining Hardwick and Covington. Candler, a leading Smith ally, helped craft the railroad commission law and currently serves on the five member board. If elected he could be unavailable for gubernatorial timber regardless of outcome as to who is next choice remains open.

Auanta, Ga C. Murphy Candier Hoke Smith United States Senate Candler Murphy Candler Georgia T. W. Hardwick W. A. Covington Moultrie Railroad Commission Smith Senate

Meeting of Illinois Miners Opens in Springfield

Delegates to the twenty second annual convention of the United Mine Workers of Illinois, led by President John Walker, convened in Springfield. The program centers on routine business and proposed constitutional changes, with several days expected for sessions to conclude.

Springfield United Mine Workers of Illinois John Walker

NEW BISHOP OF LEAVENWORTH

Leavenworth Kansas February 21 dignitaries of the Roman Catholic church will attend the consecration of Rev Father John Ward as bishop of the Leavenworth diocese. Papal delegate Diomede Falconio will officiate with Archbishop Glennon of St Louis and other prelates. Father Ward former pastor of a Kansas City church is named. The Right Rev Thomas F Lillis recently appointed coadjutor bishop of the Kansas City diocese is mentioned.

Leavenworth Kas Morrow John Ward Mer Diomede Falconio Washington Glennon St. Louis Father Ward Kansas City Suee Jevoas Thomas F. Lillis Dio

Falls Victim to Thieves Throttled by Dr Kings Life Pills

S W Bends of Coal City Alabama suffered years of health problems from a liver and kidney trouble. Dr Kings New Life Pills cured him and restored health, claimed as unmatched for constipation malaria headache and dyspepsia. 25 cents sold by W J Smith and Bro and H R Palmer and Son.

S. W. Bends Coal City Ala Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Son

Liberal leaders honor Nova Scotia’s George Murray at banquet

Halifax on the eve of the legislature assembly hosts Liberal leaders from across the province to honor Hon. George W. Murray for fifteen years as head of the provincial government. The event acknowledges his decision not to retire due to health improvements.

Halifax N.S Nova Scotia Liberal Party Providence George W. Murray

Life Saved at Death's Door by Dr King’s New Discovery

W R Patterson of Wellington Texas recounts a near grave illness with a severe cough and lung disease. After two years of medical treatment he credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life and restoring his weight to 187 pounds. The ad touts the cure for coughs colds laryngeal troubles asthma croup and lung diseases with trial bottles and guarantees.

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

Memorial for Hon. A. J. Bell in Jefferson with military honors

Hon. A J Bell longtime Jefferson resident dies at his Washington street home and is buried at Woodbine Cemetery with Confederate veteran troops providing martial honors. John H Morgan Camp Chief T A Little led the service as Rev F L Hudson preached a touching funeral sermon.

Commerce Andrew J. Bell Jefferson Washington Street Woodbine FL S. Hudson Poin Bell Hudson Woodbine Cemetery A. J. Bell Mother Earth Conny The Daughters of the Confederacy Uon. A. Bell John H Gray

Assessors to Exhibit Property Assessments in Athens City Hall

Athens assessors announce completion of citywide real estate assessments and will display results to property owners in the mayor’s office at City Hall for ten days. Hours are 9 30 to 12 M and 1 to 4 in the afternoon, excluding Sundays. Officials Weatherly Palmer and Mallory oversee the process.

Athens City Hall C. N. Weatherly G. H. Palmer W. A. Mallory

Ring Tonight Brings 10 Fights To Five Cities

Ten thousand dollars in fights scheduled. Brown meets Hogan in ten rounds in New York. Tangford faces Lang in two rounds in London. McFarland battles Madd le in unknown rounds in Philadelphia. Dillon meets Gardner in ten rounds in Indianapolis. Morris fights Flynn in eleven rounds in Oklahoma City. Attell opposes an unnamed fighter in New York.

Brown Hogan New York Sam Tangford Will Lang London England Yackey McFarland Frankie Maddle Philadelpha Jack Dillon Jimmy Gardner Indianapolis Cary Morris Jim Flynn Oklahoma City Monte Attell McGovern

Electric Bitters cures stomach trouble for Modders

John W. Modders of Moddersyville Michigan suffered 15 years of stomach distress and failed remedies. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health, claiming he can now eat again. The remedy also supports liver and kidney function and is sold by local merchants.

John W. Modders Moddersyville Mich Tate W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Son

Athens drive to fund Crawford W. Long Infirmary

Acall in Athens asks fifty residents to donate one hundred dollars to support the Crawford W. Long Infirmary. Organizers seek early pledges to establish initial funds and designate a lead donor.

Athens Crawford W. Long

Col R L J Smith to Speak at State Meeting

Col Ro L J Smith of Commerce Ga returns from Jackson Superior Court where he served as solicitor in Jefferson. He is praised as fearless and faithful prosecutor and is expected to win election as solicitor general. Read letter places him to address Y M C A state convention in Jacksonville Fla on March 25 on Young Men in Santa Cries and Tuva Districts.

Jefferson Ro O L. J. Smith Commerce Jackson Superior Court Col. Smith City Court of Jackson County Hkamer Vom. Read Y. Moc. A Young Men‘s Christian Asseiation Diveksonville Fla Mar Pis Sant Tuva Cal Smith Hais Yoo Moo Sowork

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