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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1912
Page
6
Ladies shoes in small lots and broken sizes priced at 69 cents. Large selection of Oxfords and pumps in tans gun metals offered at 29 cents, chosen from regular stock with values up to 3.00. Sharp bargain to clear stock.
Children's Oxfords and Pumps from 19¢ to 99¢ per pair. Ladies Oxfords and Pumps from 3.00 to 4.00. Men's Banister Oxfords 3.39 and 4.00, plus 8.50 items at 2.39. Calf and tan Oxfords offered. Store promises liberal guarantee with every pair.
Special to the Banner from Murrayville Georgia dated July 18 reports the next Division meeting of the old 17th to be held in Cumming on July 26. The event aims to resemble a miniature Grand Lodge with Grand Master and St Grand Representative present. Program includes speakers W S Coleman and Robt T Daniel introduced by local officials, followed by dinner recess.
Negaunee Mich July 18 The Michigan grand lodge of the Sons of St George opened its annual sessions with attendance from branches across the state The meeting will adjourn Saturday with a big parade
Miss Mary Creswell returned from Rock Hill S C to address Winthrop College Summer School students on girls canning club work. Dr D B Johnson presided as speakers included Mrs Marie Cramer Zeigler Prof Jenks and Miss Shaw with a campus canning demonstration by Miss Garrison and the York County club girls.
Advertisements tout Hot Springs Liver Buttons as dainty magic pills to unclog the liver and expel toxins. They claim to relieve constipation torpid liver upset stomach and headaches and urge readers to mail order from Hot Springs Chemical Co. or buy at H. R. Palmer & Sons and other drug stores.
Notice seeks loan of several copies of the Alumni Bulletin from the University of Georgia for 1906. The chancellor requests availability and cooperation from readers who may possess or access the historical periodical.
New York July 18 The final steps for organizing the republican national campaign will be taken at an ad journed meeting of the sub committee of nine of the republican national committee. An executive committee and advisory committee of five will be selected and a national treasurer appointed. Names under consideration include John Wanamaker Philadelphia John Hays Hammond Massachusetts Charles G Dawes Chicago David R Forgan Chicago Otto T Barnard New York and E F Swinney Kansas City.
A patent medicine ad promises removal of freckles using ethine double strength. One ounce applied nightly allegedly clears the skin by morning, with money back guarantee if it fails.
The Georgia State College of Agriculture offers two scholarships each worth 250 dollars yearly for four years, funded by Southern Railway and other partners. Eligible counties span multiple regions, with competitive exams August 24 supervised by county superintendents. Applicants must meet entrance requirements, show financial need, and provide character attestations before September results.
The text outlines scholarship compliance: recipients must maintain good college standing and follow college rules. Each beneficiary must sign an agreement committing to three years of post college service in practical farming, teaching agriculture, or work on an experiment farm within territories along the Southern Railway system.
Gainesville Georgia July 18 Death came to Mrs George Matthews after a short illness of less than two weeks She was fifty four and had lived in Gainesville about twelve years A native of Greene County she moved to Athens as a child and married Mr Matthews fifteen years ago Funeral services were at Grace Church at three oclock Friday afternoon conducted by Rev E A Sherr ed and interment followed at Alta Vista cemetery
Eatonton Ga July 18 The Girls Canning Club in Putnam County organized a year ago under Miss Mary Creswell Athens Each girl must plant and farm a tenth acre keep cost and profit records Boys grow corn while girls focus on tomatoes A government appointed teacher oversees and Miss Frankie Williams Rockville School holds the post visiting schools to train members in canning and preserving Despite discouraged by bad weather the program shows marked success with active club members and instructors.
Crawfordville Georgia July 18 at the last convention Crawfordville Lodge No 222 Knights of Pythias installed W C Chapman C C Jos A Rhodes V C R T Reid Prelate T C Simmons M of A J S Jackson M of W J P Ellington I G and J G Paine O G for the ensuing term The other officers had been elected and installed earlier in the year.
Monroe Georgia July 18 The Union Banking Co opens with capital stock of 40000 and a formal stockholders meeting at the Ellis House. Officers named are L O Benton president J M Day vice president John E Wright second vice president. Directors named include J E Wright J C Phillips I W Mayfield C L Barrett J B Upshaw James M Day W B Barrett John G Duren Emmett J Hale and L O Benton.
A vending notice urging readers to buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now for summer emergencies. Sold by all dealers.
The 35th and 42nd Georgia regiments Confederate Veterans with friends will reunite in Social Circle next Tuesday. Citizens of the sister city are preparing elaborate arrangements for a splendid barbecue and basket dinner. The public is invited to attend this great occasion.
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