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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1912

Page

2

Social events and lectures fill Athens agenda

The Athens calendar lists Thalans in At Georgia at Colon theater and You Never Can Tell at Seney Stovall chapel. A demonstration fair at the Y M C A, plus a New Year bells poem and a recap of yesterday’s lectures on rolls and sanitary cooking. Livestock exhibits, luncheon committees, and future demonstrations with Wesson oil are noted alongside a U C V reunion preview.

Seney Stovall Chapel Julian Athens Engineering Company Green W. C. Ashe West

Start the New Year On Time

A watch shop touts its extensive line of timepieces as a valuable asset for business people. Each watch carries a federal guarantee, emphasizing quality over price and promising customer satisfaction through Brandt's strong reputation.

R Brandt

Local Daughters Plan Georgia Reunion and Social Committees

Frederick J. Ball photography and a social advance invite engagements a day ahead. Mrs. Lamar outlines twenty five city sections with sub committees for hospitality, beautification, entertainment, decorations, finance, music, and press to aid the Daughters and Sons reunion titled The Magnetic Center of Dixie. Miss Ruth Hull of Mexico and Miss Willie Ritter honored at a tea hosted by Mrs. W A Cunningham with a decorously arranged bungalow and young guests.

Lamar E. J. Willingham Walter Grace City Beautiful Charles H. Hall John A. Selden A. Flew Holt James W. Calloway, Jr Ida Holt Ior Dixie E. H. Hyman Ruth Hull Mexico Willie Ritter W. A. Cunningham Miss Hull Miss Ritter Cunningham Mrs. Cunningham Frances Henley Luelle Brand

Mrs Laramore Tells Troubles In Dyspepsia Note

Goodwater Missouri resident Mrs Riley Laramore describes relief from years of dyspepsia after using Thedford's Black Draught. She states heartburn vanished within days and appetite returned, urging others to try the remedy priced at 10 cents.

Goodwater Thedford

Rosa Rogers Entertains At Tain In Honor Of Lucy Cobb Group

Mrs. Julius Talmadge hosted an afternoon party for her mother Mrs. Harry Erwin with about two hundred guests. Miss Rosa Rogers will entertain next week for a Lucy Cobb group including Misses Ethel Scarbrough Mabel Pierce Susie Hatcher Angelique Hart Marion Graham Annice Parker Ida Comer Eugenia Ivey Edith McKensie Annina Warren Lucy Desha Carolyn Cobb and Rev and Mrs J D Hartsfield of Jefferson attended.

Julius Talmadge Harry Erwin Miss Rogers Lucy Cobb Ethel Scarbrough Mabel Pierce Susie Hatcher Angelique Hart Marion Graham Annice Parker Ida Comer Eugenia Ivey Edith McKensie Annina Warren Lucy Desha Carolyn Cobb

Notable Local Movements and Social Notices Compiled

Norfolk resident Mrs. J L Bower visits her mother on Mill edge avenue while Mrs. William Lockett plans Albany homeward departure after a pleasant stay with sister Mrs J W Barnett. Various attendees and travelers are listed with brief movement notes and social events, including a physical culture class announcement for January 20 at Lucy Cobb gymnasium.

J. L. Bower Norfolk, Va Lambert Milledge Avenue William Lockett Albany J. W. Barnett

The Lion and the Mouse to Be Presented Here Soon

Chas. Klein's American play The Lion and the Mouse will be presented in our city soon. It centers on politics and high finance and has already created a profound sensation, drawing comparisons to Uncle Tom's Cabin for its enduring influence.

Harriett Beecher Stowe United States Chas. Klein

Holder Won’t Run for Governor as He Considers Senate Bid

Atlanta dispatch reports Speaker John N. Holder of the House says he will not seek the governor’s office and will not return to the House. He may pursue Congress in the Ninth District, or run for the Senate and its presiding officer, with a definitive decision due when the legislature convenes next week. Also noted is a 1842 New Orleans banquet example and an advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills at 25 cents.

U. B.C United Confederate Veterans M Ga United Daughters of the Confederacy Walter Lamar Wi_ Auxiliary Senate Atlanta John N. Holder House Congress Henry Clay New Orleana Dr. King New Life W. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer Or Sons

Boxers Cancel Fights After Hand Injury and Manager Changes

Grover Hayes stops all matches due to a broken bone in his right hand. Ad Wolgant and manager Tom Jones part ways with Jones now guiding Frank ie Conley. Pat Moore loses to Matty Baldwin in a surprising New York upset as Matty shows strong form. Dan Morgan, manager of K. C. Brown, declines a $4,000 offer from San Francisco for Brown versus One Round Hogan.

Grover Hayes Ad Wolgant Tom Jones Jones Frankie Conley Pat Moore Matty Baldwin New York Matty Dan Morgan K. C." Brown Hhas San Francisco Brown Hogan

Root Juice medicine comes to city via H R Palmer & Sons

Local druggist H R Palmer & Sons begin a demonstration of Root Juice, a new remedy claimed to cure rheumatism stomach trouble kidney and liver disorders. The article emphasizes sensational claims, safeguards against doubt, and the expectant public awaiting proven results from the root and herb based tonic.

Atlanta H. R. Palmer & Sons

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