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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1916

Page

3

Harris Campaign Optimistic on Georgia Gubernatorial Race

Georgia campaign news from Atlanta reports Calvin W. Parker stating Harris HQ has received hundreds of letters requesting speaking dates. He notes legislature adjournment limits events but signals a heavy post session schedule with possible three speeches per day and a busy period reading bills. He argues Harris leads in support and warns opponents must prove their claims as voters evaluate the veteran governor’s record.

Atlanta Calvin W. Parker N.be. Harris Harris Kimball House Georgia

Brown declares bid for Commissioner of Agriculture in Georgia

J. J. Brown announced he is a candidate for Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture in opposition to James D. Price. The statement notes that J. J. Conner will not run and will support Brown.

Atlanta J. J. Brown James D. Price J. J. Conner Mr. Brown

Monroe Wins Third Game of Weekly Series Over Washington

Monroe defeated Washington 2 to 1 in the final game of a midweek series, matching the previous day's score. Local fans traveled by car to watch the game, featuring pitches from Ledbetter of Mobile Southern League and Hitchcock of Georgia, with McWhorter in the Washington outfield. The game stayed tied until the last inning when Hitchcock yielded a hit and walks, allowing the winning run. Washington scheduled to play Elberton later in the week.

Monroe Washington Ledbetter Mobile Southern League Rawson University of Georgia Hitchcock Bob McWhorter Innen Elberton

Baseball results from national and regional leagues

National league scores show Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 7 to 2 in the second game lasting fifteen innings. Chicago topped New York 5 to 2 while St Louis beat Boston 6 to 4 and Cincinnati edged Philadelphia 4 to 2. American league games include New York 1 over St Louis 0 and Boston 3 over Detroit 4, with Boston 1 at Detroit 0 and Washington 2 over Chicago 1 in 12 innings. Philadelphia and Cleveland were rained out. Southern results list Atlanta 2 over Mobile 5, Little Rock split with Chattanooga 4 2 and 2 4 with a second seven-inning game, Memphis 2 over Nashville 1, Birmingham beat New Orleans in rain, and the South Atlantic shows Augusta 0 defeated by Albany 1, Montgomery taking both Columbia games 2 1 and 3 6, with Columbus 2 3 and 0 2 at Jacksonville and rain in Charleston-Macon.

National Pittsburgh Brooklyn Chicago New York St. Louis Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Detroit Washington Cleveland Southern Atlanta Mobile Little Rock Chattanooga Memphis Nashville Birmingham-New Orleans South Atlantic Augusta Albany Montgomery Columbia Columbus Jacksonville Charleston-Macon

Seaboard Vestibuled Trains Resume Monday

Seaboard commercial agent J. Z. Hoke said vestibuled trains suspended by Carolina floods will resume Monday. Nos. 5 and 6 will run with minor schedule changes routing via Columbia touching Hamlet, with bridges and roadbed work hastened to restore normal service.

J. Z. Hoke Seaboard Carolina Columbia S. C Hamlet

Dr Guy T Bernard Former Athenian Returns To Augusta Success

Dr Guy T Bernard a former Athenian now practicing in Augusta has earned wide success. He studied at the University of Georgia and the University Medical College in Augusta and holds a professorship at the Augusta college. His friends here note his rapid rise amid his mother's illness in Athens and his father’s serious condition in Atlanta.

Guy T. Bernard H. R. Bernard Augusta Bernard University of Georgia University Medical College Atlanta

Home Coming at Fort Lamar on July 29th

The annual Home Coming will be held at Fort Lamar in Madison county on July 29. Hundreds from northeast Georgia are expected as the event draws a great crowd next Saturday.

Fort Lamar Madison County Georgia

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claim in Toledo Firm Bond

Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears an oath in Toledo that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The advertisement touts internal use and blood and mucous surface action and urges sending for testimonials.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. W._GLEASON Draeghts

Noted Combustion Engineer Mr Henry O Lobelle to Visit Athens

Mr Henry O Lobelle a renowned combustion engineer with the Doherty Operating Companies will arrive in Athens midweek. He plans visits to friends in the city and will be entertained locally, attracted by Athens recent fame as the city of Flag Day and the Statue of Liberty night.

Henry O. Lobelle United States Doherty Athens Lobelle

For Sale Spotted Shetland Pony Three Years Old

Three year old spotted Shetland pony for saddle work offered for sale. Price listed at $85 if taken immediately. Contact Ralph Walker Sparks Old Garage West Clayton St. Phone 1177.

Ralph Walker Sparks Old Garage West Clayton St

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