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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1911

Page

2

Mrs Bishop’s Tea and Weekday Social Calendar

A compact social page lists Mrs Walter Bishops tea Tuesday and a five o clock tea tomorrow. It also notes the Emmanuel church Woman’s Auxiliary meeting Wednesday at the rectory, and events including Mrs O H Johnsons reception Friday and a S A E dance at Dentree Hall.

Woman's Auxiliary The Emmanuel Church O. H. Johnson Dentree Hal Woman's Auxiliary of Manuel Church

Unusual Opportunity For Glasses Offered By R Brandt Optics

An Optical Department run by a skilled Optometrist offers accurate eye tests and proper glasses. Frames are fitted for comfort, with a comprehensive stock and careful workmanship. They fill ophthalmic prescriptions and replace broken lenses, often while you wait. Mail orders filled the same day.

Local Society News and Visits Across Macon Area

Dr. D Lee Peacock dentist at 212 Southern Mutual Building opens 10 AM to 5 PM. Athens visitor Mrs John Talmadge Jr arrives tonight. Mrs Nisbet Tinsley to stay several days. Mrs Will Martin returns from visit to aunt Mrs Charles Griffith. Mr Clarry Sitner returns from New York. Miss Neta Applets of Jefferson in the city. Mrs Bannon of Macon hosting relatives. Miss Turpin of Macon visits Miss Edith Broom for S A E dance Friday. Miss Cecelia Callahan of New York visiting Mrs Simon Michael. Miss Ida Young leaves for a visit in Atlanta. Mr and Mrs J T Pittard of Winterville in city yesterday. Dr Robert Frazer of Richmond VA guest of Dr and Mrs K H Hale. Miss Fannie Lucas ill at Harris street residence. Mr and Mrs Morton at home at Boulevard after the first of the month. Mr and Mrs Robert Cheney and Frances return to Fort Meade SD after visit.

Georgia Florida Kate Harlowe W. D. Edwards Lakeland First Baptist Church Athens John Dd. Mell Maud Daniels Atlanta Boo. Weatherly Miss Daniels Mr. Weatherly Mrs. Bailey Mendelsshon J. H. McCommons Jr Greenshore E. (. Geer Thompson J. N. English W. B. Roswell Penfield Marion Holsenbeck John Talmadge, Jr Nisbet Tinsley Macon

Winterville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travel

Miss Lizzie Bray and sister stayed with Miss Ruby Freeman last week while Winterville residents traveled to Atlanta. Vernon Coile, son of Dr. J F Coile, broke a collarbone after a fall but is recovering. Ermine and Lizzie Murrell visited Mrs. Harry Vittard, and Bulah Dunlap returned home from Gainesville after visiting Mrs. R C Smith. Louise Coile resumed GN&C studies in Milledgeville due to measles. Multiple residents, university boys, and travelers were noted with small town social activity and a announced marriage excitement near the Methodist preacher.

Lizzie Bray Ruby Freeman Winter Atlanta Vernon Coile J. F. Coile Ermine Lizzie Murrell Harry Vittard Bulah Dunlap Gainesville Mia R. C. Smith Louise Coile Milledgeville S.C. Mayes Miss Mathews Temple Belle Griffith Robert Christian Pollet Jessica Redd Annie Cash Athens Susie Kroner Totlet Our Town Anderson Jones

Couple Ties The Knot In Colbert Nuptials

Rev Mackay pronounces Clinton Drake and Mandel Tolbert husband and wife. After congratulations from uninvited guests the newlyweds depart to their home near Colbert Georgia.

W. R. Mackay Clinton Drake Mandel Tolbert Mrs. Drake Colbert, Ga

Canadian reciprocity treaty stirs tariff debate across Congress

Taft faces sharp reaction as Canada reciprocal trade pact prompts border farmers and insurgent Republicans to reassess protection. Senators weight tariff impact on west versus east industry while House may delay action awaiting revenue measures. The pact promises free trade on grain dairy fruits eggs poultry meat lumber paper and wood pulp with Canada and some drafting protections for U S products.

Washington, D. C Jan. C Taft Canada Conor Terrell Burkett Nebraska Congress House Senate United States

Southern Democrats face chairmanship hurdles in new Congress

The article notes tension over committee chair assignments as Southern Democrats seek prestige while northern and western members demand parity. It also mentions ongoing post office debates in Warrenton, suggested memorial services for Senator Clay, and funding measures against hookworm disease, plus local notices and personal thanks from residents.

Canada Line Uncle Joe New Democratic Ways and Means Committee Brantley Georgia Wny Warrenton Charles McGregor Senate Annie Burkhalter Senator Clay House of Representatives Terrell Lee Rockefeller Commission New York Wickliffe Rose Administration Commission Washington, D. C Arizona California Rockefeller

Auto Mobile Jobs Nationwide Offer Big Wages

Advertises broad demand for men to sell repair drive and demonstrate automobiles and trucks with wages from 25 to 50 dollars weekly. Mentions 200 000 cars to be built this year and promotes Rochester Automobile School at 796 Church Street Rochester New York offering quick training with a chance to earn ten dollars weekly while learning.

Rochester Automobile School Rochester Automobile School Church St N.Y

Hubbell Family Murder Case Opens in Missouri

Maryville Mo Jan 30 Intense public interest surrounds the trial of Hezekiah Roscoe named as the Hubbell family killer The Hubbells husband wife and two children were slain at their farm near Maryville on Nov 20 The perpetrator allegedly set the house ablaze to hide the crime and has been jailed in St Joseph amid threats of lynching.

Maryville Hezekiah Roscoe Hubbell Here Roscoe St. Joseph Sude Woea

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Hell Heaven Geneva Yonkers N. Y Miss Vincent Louise Vincent Lassie Cotchett Daisy McDonald Helen Lacey Sarah O'Farrell Janie May Webb Marion Hodgson Otis H. Johnson Cloverhurst Warry HH. West Emory College R. Brandt D. Lee Peacock Southern Mutual Will Martin Charles Griffith Clarry Sitner Miss Neta Applets Jefferson Etty Mrs. Bannon Miss Turpin Edith Broom Cecelia Callahan Simon Michael Ida Young J. T. Pittard Winterville Robert Frazer Richmond, Va K. H. Hale Fannie Lucas Wil Harris Street Robert Cheney Frances Fort Meade, South Dakota E. G. Griffin Son Mu. Bldg Washington Capital Athens Empire Laundry Co Athens Coal and Coke Company Apply Ro” Banner Office Ifold B. B. Chandler Doctor Cally Reece Bell Griffeth Jesse C. M. Smith Milledge Ave Fredrick J. Ball College Ave
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