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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1912

Page

8

Saw Returned After Twenty Years as Judge Gets Back Loaned Tool

Swainsboro Georgia reports a tale of Alfred Herrington returning a cross-cut saw loaned from Judge Henry R. Daniel decades ago. The rusty halves were found outside the courthouse with chalk inscribed jokes, and Daniel reclaimed the tool as a memento of bygone days. Herrington is running for solicitor general of the Middle circuit.

Alf” Herrington Daniel Swainsboro Henry R. Daniel Alfred Herrington Eaw Herrington Harrington

Pastor urges barefooted attendance at church meeting

In Edgefield South Carolina Dr M D Jeffries pastor of First Baptist urged comfort as warm weather returns He asked men to attend in shirt sleeves and women to come without hats The talk sparked debate with opponents calling for stricter dress norms while women push for modest attire and greater use of Mister and Miss terms.

Edgefield S. C M. D. Jeffries First Baptist Church

National Negro Business League to Hold 13th Meeting in Chicago

The National Negro Business League expects record attendance for its thirteenth annual meeting in Chicago next month. Founder Booker T. Washington will preside, with speakers including Black bankers, lawyers, physicians, and businesspeople from nearly every state.

Chicago National Negro Business League Booker T. Washington Teague

Hibernians Begin Their Convention in Chicago

Special to the Banner notes the Ancient Order of Hibernians open their national convention at Emmet Memorial Hall Chicago with a noon session led by President James J Regan of St Paul before a pontifical high mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Name conducted by Archbishop Quigley. The report also mentions a Georgia estate notice and Dr Charles W Eliot sailing news.

Chicago Ancient Order of Hibernians Emmet Memorial Hall James J. Regan St. Paul Cathedral of the Holy Name Quigley

Royal Society Marks 250th Anniversary in London

The Royal Society’s 250th founding anniversary celebration opened in London with leaders from universities and scientific bodies attending. The event runs three days with preparations spanning over a year and international representation expected in attendance.

London Royal Society

Insect Bite Costs Leg Ends in Boston Man Tragedy

A Boston man lost his leg two years after an insect bite. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is recommended to kill poison and prevent inflammation. It heals burns boils ulcers piles eczema cuts and bruises. Available at W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons for 25 cents.

Boston W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Medical Men Meet in Atlanta at Chattahoochee Valley Session

The twelfth semi annual Chattahoochee Valley Medical Association opened at the University Club in Atlanta with Dr. George M. Niles presiding. Dr. J Scott Todd welcomed delegates and Dr. J N Baker of Montgomery responded for visitors as topics for doctors dominate the agenda. Also appears an advice note urging daily outdoor activity and Chamberlain's Tablets for digestive health.

Atlanta Georgia Alabama Chattahoochee Valley Medical Association University Club George M. Niles J. Scott Todd J. N. Baker Montgomery

London Doctors H earnest Invite Yale Soul Photos

At the British Medical Association gathering in Liverpool, Dr. Arthur W. Yale of Pennsylvania claims to have photographs proving the passing of the human soul. The London medical society invites him to demonstrate his discovery in London after the Liverpool meeting.

London British Medical Association Liverpool Arthur W. Yale Pennsylvania London Medical’ Society Yale

Coal bids sought for 75 tons hard and 50 tons soft coal

The city calls for bids on 75 tons of anthracite and 50 tons of soft coal for August and September delivery to the city hall and fire department. Bids will be opened July 29, chaired by C T Young. In Kansas City, the National Hay Dealers' Association held its annual convention with over a thousand attendees.

C T. Young Kansas City National Hay Dealers’ Association United States

Auction Transfer Notice From Wilson to Athens Auction

On this day July 12 the sale is recorded with Wil son Auction House transferring ownership to Athens Auction and Commission Co at W. M. Pittman.

Wilson Auction House Athens Auction and Commission Co W. M. Pittman

Centenary of Steam Navigation Exhibition Opens in Glasgow

Glasgow on July 16 opened an exhibition in the city art galleries as a lead in to a forthcoming centenary celebration of steam navigation in Great Britain. The display features numerous shipbuilding and engineering exhibits including vessel models illustrating stages in naval architecture and marine engineering progress.

Glasgow Great Britain

Pecan Budding Offered By Athens Advertiser

A local notice from T. W. Dennington of 170 Grady Ave Athens offers expert pecan budding using leading varieties and mentions hickory trees with large paper shells. The ad urges readers to act now for budding services this season.

T. W. Dennington Grady Ave Athens

Electrical Contractors Meet in Denver

National Electrical Contractors Association members gather in Denver for their annual convention. The executive committee met today as sessions begin with Governor Lint roth addressing resources of Coloration. An excursion on the Moffat railroad to Corona follows the conference.

Denver Colo National’ Electrical Contractors” Association Lintroth Moffta Corona United States

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