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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1912

Page

11

National Prohibitionists Meet at Watering Plage

Atlantic City July 8 The Prohibition national committee finalized convention plans for 1484 delegates to meet on the Steel Pier for presidential and vice presidential nominations and a party platform. Charles R. Jones will open the gathering Wednesday at 10 AM.

Atlantic City N. J Chalfonte Charles R. Jones Prohibition Party Francis E. Baldwin New York Andrew J. Houston Texas Madison F. Larkin Pennsylvania Aaron S. Watkins Ohio Eugene W. Chafin Chafin Ilinois Amena W. G. Calderwool Minnesota National Committee Chas. R. Jones Illinois Calderwood Columbus James Black G. C. Smith Kentucky

Clayton Greased Pig Chase Tops 4th of July Festivities

In Clayton Georgia the Fourth of July celebration drew about 500 spectators as farmers chased a greased pig through the square. Luther Hickman of Rabun Gap won the prize pig after a two-man struggle, with a day filled by sack races, greased-pole climbing, a baseball game won by Clayton 8 to 7, and a grand fireworks display.

Clayton Rabun Agjd Luther Hickman Rabun Gap Clayton Band Grove Franklin le . T. Mitchell

Electric Hitters and Dr King’s Discovery Promoted

An Oklahoma woman lauds Electric Bitters for relief from fainting spells and weakness while Dr King’s New Discovery markets as a top cough and lung remedy. Advertisements tout the products at 50 cents to one dollar with trial bottles. Local merchants W J Smith & Bro and B R Palmer & Sons carry both remedies.

Hilza Pool Depew Okla H. R. Palmer & Sons Sam J. F. Davis Stickney” Corner W. J. Smith & Bro B. R. Palmer & Sons

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