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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1911
Page
13
Detroit July 14 The National Editorial Association meets for its twenty sixth annual convention next week with steps planned for a complete reorganization to raise membership and efficiency of the association.
July 14 Paris reports the Bastille jubilee observed nationwide with crowds at Longchamp as President Fallieres reviews the troops. The national holiday tradition continues with large attendance and ceremonial rites across France.
A local lodge directory lists Mt Vernon Lodge F and A M No 22 meets Thursdays, Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets every third Tuesday, Elmo Lodge K of P meets Mondays, Athens B P C E No 790 meets Wednesdays, Williams Lodge No 15 meets Mondays, Chiver Encampment No 14 meets Fridays, See Camp 292 W C W meets Wednesdays, Lenn Lodge No 76 I O C F meets Tuesdays with visiting brethren invited.
Cleveland Ohio July 14 Arrangements are practically concluded for the quadrennial session of the supreme tent of the Knights of the Maccabees of the World to be held in Cleveland. The meeting will be the largest supreme lawmaking body outside Michigan where the order’s permanent headquarters are located.
Provincetown Mass July 14 Captain John M Carnes reputedly the oldest Odd Fellow in the U S if not the world marked his ninety eighth birthday at home He also claims to be the oldest survivor of the 1849 California gold rush The rest of the piece promotes Ely s Liquid Cream Balm for catarrh with pricing and mail order info.
Central of Georgia R R departs for Macon daily at 1 30 a m and 4 36 p m city time. Trains arrive from Macon daily at 1 06 p m and 10 20 p m city time.
Northbound and southbound Seaboard trains listed with departure and arrival times in Athens. Include trains 62 32 68 38 41 63 67 31 261 217 287 340 263 and notes on service limits north of Athens. Georgia Railroad times and station times also shown.
Effective June 1 1911 the Gainesville Midland lists daily mixed arrivals at 8:00 PM and 10:20 AM except Sundays with Sunday arrivals at 7:55 PM and 10:40 AM. Mixed departures run daily except Sundays at 4:15 PM with Sunday departures at 6:30 AM and 7:45 AM and 5:00 PM respectively.
At a meeting of incorporators in Atlanta the Georgia Children’s Home society formed a permanent organization. Ex-Gov W J Northen elected president with a notable board, Clifford Groover named state superintendent. The group pledged nonsectarian, Christian aims to place destitute children in loving homes and urged public support and case referrals.
The Athens Civic Club with support from Mothers and Teachers Co operative Clubs funded by public effort opened playgrounds on College Avenue Baxter Nantahala and Oconee streets. The facilities include swings sand and slides and the sites quickly became child meccas promoting cooperation and physical education. Contributions may be sent to post office box 1624 Atlanta Ga.
Children flock to city grounds daily after noon as four to seven hosts direct play. Mrs. Sara Cobb Baxter leads College avenue, Miss Leola McDorman Nantahala, Miss Clyde Patman Baxter street, and Miss Annie Patman Oconee. Their capable work proves the experiment valuable and permanent plans include new equipment and more playgrounds citywide.
President Tafts message on amending the Pure Food and Drugs law does not reference Foley sirup products. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound and Foley Kidney Pills are extolled as standard, proven remedies for coughs colds throat chest and lung ailments and for kidney issues respectively. Sold by all druggists.
The King Queen and Prince of Wales arrived in Bangor on July 14 to formally open the new University College. A large crowd greeted the royal visitors as the city was heavily decorated in their honor.
Buffalo July 14. With more than $1,000 in cash prizes and equal value in medals and trophies the national racing meet of the Federation of American Motor Cyclists opened at the Fort Erie track. Eight events slated from five miles to a 25 mile professional race, continuing tomorrow.
Bicaise's Throat Wash is promoted as a cure for Black Tongue and Throat Diseases in dogs. The advertisement mentions a full line of Bicaise's Remedies for sale by H. R. Palmer.
Windsor Ont July 14 Everything is ready for the opening tomorrow of the Windsor Fair grounds and Driving Park Association summer meeting. The Frontier Handicap a 118 mile feature event includes Plate Glass Meridian and the Kentucky Derby winner among entries. The seven day meeting will decide five stake events.
A historical health ad touts Electric Bitters as a grand protection against disease germs found in air water dust and food. It claims quick relief from malaria fever and blood diseases and offers a money back guarantee. Available for 50 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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