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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1912

Page

6

Augusta Aims to Bring Brinson Railroad to City

Augusta chamber of commerce directors plan to invite Brinson Railroad head to address citizens, hoping the line from Savannah via Waynesboro will reach Augusta. Editorial notes Thomson pressure and Thomson Bowden quotes urging Augusta to act. Local forecaster Emigh praised flood warning posting, while grocers plan meeting on vegetable rate hikes.

Augusta Brinson Savannah Athens Waynesboro Burke County Thomson Augusta Chronicle Chamber of Commerce Brinson Railroad Harlem E. D. Emigh Emigh Rochester Columbia D. C Paul Bowden Chronicle Washington

Brannen Named Athletic Director At Georgia Military College

Brannen will head athletics at Milledgeville as professor Horton announces the appointment. Brannen, a noted southern athlete, earned all southern baseball honors last season and will soon call for football candidates with a strong nucleus. Horton plans faculty and equipment upgrades and promises a very bright outlook for the coming season. Also appears an ad offering a money back remedy for freckles using ethine double strength.

Cliff Brannen Georgia Military College Brannen O. R. Horton Milledgeville Horton Atlanta Clif Brannen South

Elberton & Eastern Railroad Progressing Toward Augusta

The Elberton Star reports progress on the Elberton and Eastern railroad from Elberton to Tignall with rails arriving to lay about three miles and a steam shovel due to begin work. The piece notes public faith in extending toward Augusta and urges Thomson and local merchants to push trade expansion to rival Savannah and Augusta markets.

Elberton Tignall The Elberton Star Elberton & Eastern Railroad Augusta

Felder to be sought as he passes through Carolina

Governor Blease announced plans to have Thomas B. Felder arrested in South Carolina on charges of conspiracy and bribery of a state official as he travels from Atlanta to Baltimore for the Democratic convention. Warrant counts and rewards cited, with possible Maryland requisition. Felder's allies reportedly advise avoiding Carolina routes to prevent arrest. Felder currently in Chicago and awaiting developments.

Columbia S. C Slease Greenville Spartanburg Thos. B. Felder Atlanta Baltimore Felder Maryland Georgia Baltmore South Carolina Southern Seaboard Abbeville Greenwood Newberry County Richland Blease Governor Blease 3. C Cole Blease T. B. Feldler Old Dispensary Board of Control Carolina Thomas B. Felder Mr. Felder Jana Chattanooga Cincinnati Chicago

Zemo Skin Treatment Promises Fast Relief

An advertisement touts Zemo as a fast acting skin wash that soothes itch and eczema and claims it cures all skin diseases. It pledges quick relief, minimal pain, and offers a full refund if the first bottle fails to satisfy. Prepared by E. W. Rose Medicine Co. and sold by Citizens Pharmacy.

Zemo E. W. Rose Medicine Co Citizens Pharmacy

Upsilon Fraternity Meets in New York Convention Opened

Special to The Banner from New York June 6 delegates from 23 Psi Upsilon chapters gather at Columbia Chapter House for a two day session. Key speakers include Columbia President Nichola Murray Butler ex Senator John C Spooner and Isaac F Russell with Taft unable to attend due to Annapolis duty. Ends Hunt for Rich Girl. Electric Bitters ad follows.

New York Psi Upsilon Fraternity Columbia Taft Yale Annapolis Naval Academy Lst Nichola Murray Butler John C. Spooner Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Herbert L. Bridgeman Amherst Isaac F. Russell Court of Special Sessions New York University

Arkansas Travelers at Hot Springs Convention Begins

Hot Springs Ark June 6 The Arkansaw Travelers Knights of the Grip state organization gathers in large numbers for a three day convention. Local businessmen extend welcome and have prepared elaborate entertainments including a stig parade opening exercises a grand ball and a Mardi Gras parade upcoming. Athletic games vaudeville and sightseeing are planned alongside business sessions and officer elections.

Hot Springs Ark Arkansaw Knights of the Grip Elcoming

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Burns and Wounds Fast

The nation gasp at Fourth of July injuries contrasts with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve quick curing burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and explosions. It treats boils ulcers eczema sore lips piles and more. 25c at all druggists.

Bucklen

University of Kansas Summer Session Opens With Large Enrollment

Lawrence Kans June 6 The first half of Kansas University summer term opened today with a large enrollment including many teachers from intermediary and high schools statewide The first half will close July 17 and the second half runs July 18 to August 7 The university offers facilities across laboratories museum classrooms library and gymnasium for students to improve their minds during the summer months

Lawrence Kas University of Kansas Stae

Lloyd's Liver Act A New Calomel Substitute

A vintage advertisement promotes Lloyd's Liver Act as a liquid remedy acting on the liver. It claims it is a true substitute for Calomel with no unpleasant after effects. The ad offers a money back plan by H. R. Palmer & Sons and lists a 50 cent bottle price.

Lloyd’s Liver Act H. R. Palmer & Sons

Wisconsin Travelers Meet Opens in Sheboygan

Sheboygan Wisconsin June 6 A large representative attendance marked the opening today of the annual convention of the Wisconsin division of the United Commercial Travelers. Today was largely devoted to receiving visitors. Regular business sessions begin tomorrow and will conclude Saturday.

Sheboygan Wis Wisconsin United Commercial Travelers

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