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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1913

Page

3

John Wanamaker 75th birthday celebrated in Philadelphia

Philadelphia noted merchant John Wanamaker observed his seventy fifth birthday quietly at home. Born in Philadelphia he spent most of his life there aside from a year in Indiana and years in Washington during postmaster general service. Now retired from active business he supports YMCA Sunday schools and charities. the notice also mentions a bankruptcy sale of ostrich plumes and a garage for sale.

Philadelphia John Wanamaker Mr. Wanamaker Indiana Washington

Good News From Camp Chattooga

Y M C A boys enjoy camp at Chattooga river bottom with eleven tents for thirty seven boys and two cooks. Harold Rogers from Savannah catches thirteen fish while Jon Henry Lumpkin and Henry Rhodes use a trot line to haul a whopper eight or nine pounds. Camp activities include swimming boating fishing and hikes to Tallulah and Chattooga rivers Buzzard Roost Mountain Shaft Mountain Rock Mountain and Tallulah Falls.

Chattooga Harold Rogers Savannah Henry Rhodes Jon Henry Lumpkin O. Heidler Tallulah Chattooga Rivers

Athens Resident Praises Doan's Kidney Pills

W M Patten of 353 E Dougherty St Athens Ga reports severe back pain and kidney symptoms. After two boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills he was cured with no recurrence. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.

Banner Dean Athens W. M. Patten Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Dean’s

War on Shyster Lawyers in Alabama Association vows crackdown

Mobile Alabama July 11 at the thirty sixth annual meeting of the Alabama State Bar Association members pledge to expel unscrupulous lawyers. Frank S White Birmingham president outlined dangers to the public and to reputable attorneys and said publicity will be the main weapon in fighting the menace.

Mobile Ala Alabama Alabama State Bar Association Frank S. White Birmingham

Grand Prix near Amiens draws European entrants

Paris reports hundreds of motor enthusiasts bound for the nineteen mile Amiens circuit for the Grand Prix. Top drivers from France England and Italy to compete led by last year's winner Georges Boillot.

Paris Amiens France England Italy Europe Georges Boillot

Chinese Husbands praised by Sister in Law of George Gould

Mrs Wong Sue You Clemens, sister of Mrs Howard Gould, extols Chinese husbands in San Francisco Chinatown. She says divorce is rare, home life equals or surpasses American homes, and Chinese wives are masters of their households. She admires Chinese reverence for women and the couple's companionship.

San Francisco Cal Wong Sue You Clemens Howard Gould Chinatown Mr. Wong Atdle

Dog Hero Sacrifices Life In London Fire Tragedy

A Pomeranian dog died after leaping at a burning window to help Mrs. Southgate, wife of Count Apponyl’s chauffeur, as a Grosvenor Gardens mews fire claimed her life. Police witnessed the scene before firefighters reached the door.

London Grosvenor

Boy Held as Blackmailer in Paris Telegraph Case

A telegraph boy aged fifteen and associates at a branch post office opened telegrams and learned of a married woman's affair. He demanded 30 dollars for silence, but the letter was seized by the woman's uncle and the boy confessed. The woman declined prosecution. Four Years Without Water in Hemet California. Charles R Reickehoff, son of a millionaire from Orange City Iowa, has lived on fruit juice for four years. He claims perfect health.

Paris Hemet Cal Charles R. Reickehoff Reickehoff Orange City

Ancient Farm Plan Merchants Still Landowners Near Florence

Florence Italy by the American commission on agricultural cooperation notes that landowners own estates and peasants work on share. Cooperative banks help finance machinery fertilizer seeds with mortgages and long term amortization. Monte di Paschi bank issues debentures while landowner societies buy farm supplies and educate farmers.

Florence Italy American Commission On Agricultural Cooperation Southern Commercial Congress Europe United States Sig. Martelli Savings Bank of Monte di Paschi Morence

Emperor William’s thrifty reign echoes in lavish imperial wedding

The article contrasts the former frugality of Emperor William with the present regal pageantry after the wedding. It notes his habit of extinguishing candles and lowering lamps, and recalls guests at meals at Ems or Baden paying their own way, a shift from the past economy.

Benin Berlin William Ems Baden

Georgetown Dems pledge to abstain from treating in August primary

Twenty five Democratic candidates in Scott County Kentucky pledge themselves not to treat or spend money to influence voters in the August primary. They agree to reconvene on the eve of the election and require anyone unable to swear they kept the pledge to withdraw from the race.

Georgetown Scott County

Many Marriages In The County This Month

The ordinary issued marriage licenses for numerous couples including J. F. White and Minnie May Rabern Wilton Wooten and Jeanie Loving H Elder and Estelle Lester R Edwards and Willie Greene Pound George Poulee and Eva Van Diver Reuben Sosebee and Libby Christie Lonnie Eberhart and Texie Leard Paul J. Thompson and Nona L. Perdue Morris Yow and Sarah Frances White S K Dick and Ruth Tribble Ed Simmons and Neil Ross A H Small Jr and India Barnett Gordon Lee Hight and Irene Nickerson H H Holmes and Lizzie De Lay Walter E. Johnson and Maude LaDelle Bishop William C. Thornton and Willie Mae Graham Jas D M Dillard and Helena Jannett Williams Mitchell Durham and Cora Hill Edward Mamittee and Rosa Young Early George and Julia Clemone Ben Lyle and Lizzie Colbert Joel Foster and Carrie Blount Jno Billups and Clarisa Parke Lace Morrison and Helen D. Thornton Wat Dillard and Rose Elder Dan Glenn and Delia Smith Manuel Johnson and Bessie Johnson.

W. R. Edwards Willie Greene ‘Pound George Poulee Eva van Diver Reuben Sosebee Libby Christie Lonnie Eberhart Texie Leard Paul J. Thompson Nona Ll. Perdue Morris Yow Sarah Frances White S. K. Dick Ruth Tribble Ed Simmons Neil Ross A. H. Small, Jr India Barnett J. Williams Ida E. Duncan Gordon Lee Hight Irene N. Nickerson H. H. Holmes Lizzie de Nor Area Mitchell Durham Cora Hill Edward Mamittee Rosa Young Early George Julia Clemone Ben Lyle Lizzie Colbert Joel Foster Carrie Blount Jno Billups Clarisa Parke Lace Morrison Helen D. Thorn

Minneapolis hosts biennial Knights of Khorassan convention

Minneapolis prepares to host delegates from across the United States and Canada for the Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorassan biennial convention. The official entertainment program starts with delegate arrivals tomorrow, with participants from San Francisco Macon Baltimore Wilmington Monteval Port Arthur Winnipeg Calgary and other cities.

Minneapolis Minn Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorassen San Francisco Macon Baltimore Wilmington Monteval Port Arthur Winnipeg Calgary Canada

Teachers End Session In Salt Lake City Convention

Delegates to the National Education Association closing sessions in Salt Lake City expressed satisfaction with profits and hospitality. Several thousand attendees plan additional sightseeing, while most will depart tomorrow for home after a week-long visit.

Salt Lake City Utah National Education Association California

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Promises Fast Care

In every home should be a box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts wounds and scalds. J H Polanco Delville Tex R No 2 reports it saved his little girl's cut foot. Advertises as the world's best salve 25 cents recommended by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.

Bucklen J. H. Polanco Delville Tex W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Royal visit by King and Queen to Liverpool

The King and Queen arrived in Liverpool for a three day visit and were warmly welcomed in St George's Hall. They lunched with the Lord Mayor at the Town Hall and tomorrow the King will officiate at the formal opening of the new Gladstone Dock.

Liverpool St. George's Hall Gladstone Dock

A Good Investment in Chamberlain Medicine

W D Magu a well known merchant of Whitemound Wisconsin bought a stock of Chamberlains medicine to supply customers. After receiving them he fell ill and says one small bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was worth more than the cost of his entire stock. For sale by all dealers.

W. D. Magu Whitemound Wis Chamberlain

For Macon 6:45 and My For Macon Item

Fragmentary notification appears to reference a Macon event at 6:45 with unclear details. The readable portion hints at a scheduled time and a possible local notice or entry, but the specifics and entities remain obscured.

Macon Madison Wit Georgia Railroad B. R. Bloodworth C. Hellner

Masonic and Fraternal Lodges Meet in Athens Area

Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 23 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton Street Athens. Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons meets every third Tuesday at 8. Athens lodges and orders including O E S Owls, I O O F Jenn Lodge No. 75, Williama Lodge No. 15, St Elmo Lodge K of P, Geo Davis Camp W C W hold regular meetings at various Clayton Street venues. Visitors welcome. notices list officers and meeting times.

Mt. Vernon Lodge Mt. Venon Lodge A. M Masonic Hall Man Joseph Building Clayton Street W. A. Capps Keystone Royal Arch Masons Maz Joseph Order of Owle Athens Owl's Nest Jenn Lodge O. F Odd Fellows Clayton and Jackson Streets W. A. E. Church N. G St. Elmo Lodge Eighth of Pythias Castle Hall Max Joseph Wall Streets J. D. Beverns Nickerson Geo. B. Davis W.C. W Woodmen Hall Talmage Building

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Anderson Banking Company W. H. Davis H. T. Huggins Geo. Y. Coleman A. H. Davison J. T. Anderson R. A. Washburna Orr’s School S. P. Orr Georgia National Bank John J. Wilkins Thos. P. Vincent W. P. Brooks J. G. Chandler Elton Eppes JHE National Conservation Knoxville. Tenn Bradberry Max Michael Central OF Georgia Savannah, GA Bartimore B. R. Broopworth College Ave Athens, Ga Chatooga Shyster Porter Cartey & Hill Celestial George Gould Little Canine Clarke County J. F. White Minnie May Rabern W. Wooten Jeanie Loving H. Elder Estelle Lester Walter E. Johnson Maude LaDelle Bishop Wm. C. Thornton Willie Mae Graham Jas D. M. Dillard Helena Jannett Williams Knights OF Khorassen Athens Engineering CO CofGaRy Lodge Directory O. BH. Johnson H. Fred T. Moon Sec Lodge Quarters Broad Lumpkin Streets Joh L Deadwyler Palmer Corbett A. May B. R. Pickrell John Mappin
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