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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1915
Page
6
Secre tary Forbes of the local Y M C A writes from the Cliff House at Tallulah Falls. He reports the advance guard and main party proceeding to the camp with 6 800 pounds carried and camp tents set. Sunshine and dry ground improved conditions. Mr Wier had no trouble with the boys.
Dr Hixon Dennis, a New York clubman, describes oysters growing on mangrove branches in Sarasto Bay of Florida. He says the tiny coon oyster attaches to submerged tree branches and can be harvested like fruit at low tide. Dennis praises Atlanta hotels and business progress.
National league games report Pittsburg defeating Brooklyn and St Louis, with several rain postponed matches. American and Federal leagues list rainouts and scores. Southern matches include Atlanta over Chattanooga and New Orleans over Nashville, plus Jacksonville extra innings noted. An advertisement promotes Bucklen's Amica Salve for wounds and skin ailments.
Atlanta July 5 The Georgia House and Senate face a housing clash as 84 committees vie for 4 available rooms. Lawmakers consider selling the governor mansion to fund an annex on East Mitchell Street for the legal branch, freeing space in the capitol. A plan is pending broader support.
Commerce invites Athens and neighbors Jefferson Winder Maysville to its Willoughby Park picnic at 10 15 am. Speakers include Dr Hardman Col Sanders and Editor Paul Harber. Businesses asked to close 10 am to 2 30 pm. Baskets delivered from homes by committee. transport to park.
The fund to build the Scout boys a house in the woods advances as Mrs. George Hodgson sends 5 dollars to Rev. C. C. Jarrell, and Dr Patrick adds 1 dollar. A full contributions list will be published soon along with broad praise for the plan. Also advertised is Dr King’s New Life Pills sold 25 cents per bottle.
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