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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1913

Page

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Inauguration Day Prep for President Wilson in Washington

Washington readies for tomorrow's Wilson inauguration with crowds, decorations, and detailed committee work. The ceremony includes the oath by Chief Justice White, Wilson's inaugural address, and a grand parade viewed by hundreds of thousands. Major General M. stands among the crowd as preparations proceed.

Washington, D. C Washington Wilson Democratic Party Congressional Committee Capitol Prezent Wilson White Pres Marshall Taft White House Executive Mansion

Inauguration Day Pageantry for Washington 1789

Long description of plans for the first inauguration on April 30 1789 including escorts from Essex County Troop Culver Black Horse Troop and Taft reception at Shoreham hotel. Details of procession divisions grand marshal Leonard Wood and involvement of Senate Supreme Court and numerous colleges bands and civic groups.

Washington Shoreham Hotel White House Shoreham Taft Capitol Essex County Newark N. J Culver Black Horse Indiana Crane Massachusets Bacon Georgia Senator Overman North Carolina Representative Rucker Missouri Senate Senate Chamber Congress Supreme Court of the United States Marshall

Cabinet in Wilson administration announced by March

Washington March 3 Woodrow Wilson reveals his cabinet choices William J Bryan as secretary of state William G McAdoo treasury Lindley M Garrison war James C McReynolds attorney general Albert S Burleson postmaster general Josephus Daniels secretary of navy Franklin K Lane interior William C Redfield commerce David A Houston agriculture William B Wilson labor If Taft signs the labor bill Lane Garrison and Houston were unexpected picks. Lane a progressive Democrat and attorney heads interior while Garrison NJ state official and friend of Wilson leads the war department. Houston a scientifically minded farmer heads agriculture.

Washington Woodrow Wilson William J. Bryan Nebraska William G. McAdoo New York Treasury Lindley M. Garrison New Jersey James C. McReynolds Tennessee Albert 8. Burleson Texas Josephus Daniels North Carolina Navy Franklin K. Lane California William C. Redfield David A. Houston Missouri Agriculture William B. Wilson Pennsylvania Taft Lane Garrison Houston Interior Interstate Commerce Commission War Department Jersey City Wilson A. Mitchell Palmer

Bargain Sale on Children's Dresses by Buchwald Bros

Athens shoppers flood Buchwald Bros for a one day sale of children and misses dresses at deep discounts. Tables feature hundreds of styles from sizes 2 to 14 years and up to $3 values cut to 39c 49c and 1 48. Customers urged to browse with no obligation to buy at corner Broad and Wall streets.

Athens Buchwald Bros Broad and Wall Streets

Pumpkin Yam Potatoes and Scout Aid on Route

South Georgia vendors offer seed sweet potatoes Nancy Hall variety. Arnold and Abney announce Boy Scouts will be stationed along the march route with first aid ready for marchers or spectators. Ambulances and hospital attendants will be stationed at intervals along the line. Phone 717. teu-fri

South Georgia Arnold & Abney Merch Nancy Hall

Athens Ladies Attend Banner Cooking School Demonstration

The Banner opened a cooking school at the Georgian Hotel at 4 pm with about 250 women in attendance. Mrs. Siple led lessons on baking powder biscuits and lemon cake, detailing mixing tips, Crisco use, and a baked ice cream demonstration.

Athens Banner Cooking The Banner Georgian Hotel R. B. Wiley B. H. Bartin Mary Lee M A. M. Dobbs Maxine Dobbs R. Brandt E. L. Griggs R. C. Wark Callahan Wm. Johnson J. B. Thornton Y. B. Clifton N. L. Freeman W.A. Harris KE. H. Youngkin Paul Hadaway Cobb Davis Daniel M. M. Old C. A. Lanier Henry Patman Ida Callaway Fred Orr Annie Crawford May Smith Laura Cobb Hutchins Mary Arthur Rufus Thornton Onie McGee Mamie McGee Louise Phinizy Anderson Payne Annie Bernard W. B. Massey C.D. Williams F. W. Hicks J. F. Tibbetts Tibbetts Laura Fairchild Buchwald Lois Dobbs Margaret Vonneau L. N. Drewgy Fannie Smith Edwards Geo. C. Thomas Dr. Créw Louis Funkenstein J. Inblatt M. E. Gaulding J. R. Crawford Minnie Collins Margarite Thomas Minn A. L. Mitchell Beanie’ Cawley J. A. Rhodes J. 8. Lacey H.C. S. Finley E. Walker L. McElroy Ll. T. Fitzpatrick Deadwyler Wall F. ‘. Merrill Will Crane O. M. Roberts J. M. Howell C. A. Whittle J. R. McDuffie C. A. Ryder W. A. Weatherly L. O. Price Margaret Campbell J. F. Locklin Bertha Locklin H. C. Bishop Emily Kelly Lizzie Kelly Chas, Elder R. C. Fullilove C. A. Wells R. C. Orr Hindoo

New Athens Buidings Rise as Assessors Report

In the year just passed Athens built 132 new houses while city tax assessors completed ten days of service at city hall, noting a total assessment rise to 353,700.00 dollars. The builders were not costly homes, but a strong increase in housing pressuring the city for moderate residences. Lampkin Palmer and Weatherly served long terms as assessors, their work described as one of the hardest.

Athens Messrs Lampkin, Palmer Weatherly

Miss Millie Rutherford to be Introduced by Taft in Augusta

Miss Millie Rutherford a renowned Southern speaker will lecture at Le Bon Air on Wednesday evening March fifth on Charles Dickens with impersonations. The event, under YWCA auspices, will feature an introduction by President Taft who will be in Augusta. Rutherford is noted for her wit and sympathy as in a recalled anecdote about kindness to an elderly lady on a streetcar.

Millie Taft Millie Rutherford South le Bon Air Miss Rutherford Charles Dickens Augusta Misa Rutherford

Ordinance 317 in Mayor's Court Docket

Three cases for violation of ordinance 317 prohibiting whiskey on hand for sale appear on the police court docket. Newt Griffeth, a white man, was fined twenty five dollars for contempt of court after arrest by officers and calling of his name in yesterday morning’s mayor court session. Pro negroes James Gholstan and Bil Thomas face related charges as city ordinances were enforced with usual fines.

Newt Grifeth Griffeth Haus Cers Jamey Gholstan Bil Thomas

Uncle Willis Jones Hailed in Athens as 100th Year Tribute

Rev. Willis A. Jones known as Uncle Willis or Father Jones died after a three week illness. Born February 28 1814 in Jones County Georgia he came to Athens in 1844 and was ordained in 1874. He organized the First Union League and advocated education for colored people. He founded eight African Methodist churches and influenced local Black education and religious life. funeral at Pierce's chapel A M E church scheduled for 3 PM today.

Willis A. Jones Athens Uncle Willis Father Jones Jones County Milledgeville Atheny Anderson Georgia Indian Territory Lafayette Union League East Athens Pierce's Chapel A. M. E. Church

Special Demonstration Event for Grocers and Wives

A Wednesday night 8 o clock demonstration targets wholesale and retail grocers and their wives. Special focus on grocers, with invitation to all, signaling local business community interest. Readily available local fruit ads mention ripe strawberries from Indian River and peaches at Williamson's.

Anderson Bros

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