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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1912

Page

5

National Waterway Conference At Nashville Convention

The Southern Commercial Congress schedules its fourth annual convention in Nashville on April 8 to 10. A National Waterway Conference will discuss subjects led by national figures on waterway management ownership and law for dual use of waterways. Invited speakers include Francis G. Newlands and Gen. W. H. Bixby with debates on government ownership and regulatory approaches.

Nashville Tenn Southern Commercial Congress Francis G. Newlands W. H. Bixby Herbert Knox Smith John F. Wallace United States Repu W. H. Bixdn National Rivers ‘and Harbors Congress Conference On Waterways National Rivers and Harbors Congress Engineering Corps Atlanta Southern ‘Commercial Congress South Mississippi Basin

Waterways conference eyed to shape management policy

A national discussion on waterway policy urges businesslike management of rivers and canals. Leland J. Henderson of Pensacola heads a Nashville conference inviting engineers and leaders to decide whether government ownership and dual use of waterways should be expanded and how to prevent rail rivalry and idle equipment.

Anniversary of Boston Massacre Observed by Local Societies

Special to the Banner reports that on March 5 Boston historical and patriotic groups marked the 142nd anniversary of the Boston Massacre. The event recalls the confrontation on March 5 1770 when British troops killed three protesters and wounded eight. The article notes the incident helped hasten the American Revolution.

Boston Masé

Beggs Mustarine Replaces Mustard Plasters in Modern Remedies

Begg's Mustarine marketed as replacement for mustard plasters. H R Palmer & Sons named Athens agent. product claims include instant action without blistering for colds coughs neuralgia headaches and rheumatic pain. Sold at 25 cents a box with money back guarantee. mail orders available from J A Besy Co Rochester NY.

Begg H.R. Palmer & Sons Athens H. R. Palmer & Sons J. A. Besy Co Rochester N. Y

Open Town Candidate Favored In Seattle Mayor Race

Seattle March 5 polls opened for a major municipal election centered on the mayoralty contest between former mayor Hiram Gill and single tax candidate George F. Cotterill. Early indications point to Gill's election with his open town slogan guiding the campaign.

Seattle Wash Hiram’ c Gill Gill Tov

Governor denies Brown rumor on Connor appointment

Governor Brown stated there is no basis to the report that J J Connor of Bartow was named commissioner of agriculture on condition he appoint J J Brown of Bowman as Wright’s assistant. He confirmed the sole condition was that Connor would not run in this year’s election.

Atlanta Brown J. J. Connor Bartow J. J. Brown Bowman Elbert County R. F. Wright Connor

Judge S. B. Wingfield Seeks Re Election as Clarke County Ordinary

Friends announce Clarke County Georgia Judge S B Wingfield Sr will run for re election to the ordinary office noting his past capable service and orderly administration. He is expected to face little or no opposition.

S. B. Wingfield County of Clarke

Election of officers gathering with social session

Tonight at 8 o clock the election for new term officers will be held with a large attendance expected. Other matters of importance include new applications. A social session will follow. Secretaries H Carithers and Geo H Palmer invite members to attend.

H. Carithers E. R. Geo. H. Palmer

Winterville social notes highlight visits and guests

Mrs L M Arnold spent several days in Atlanta with daughter Mrs P C Wilson. Miss Lillie Paine visited Athens. Rev A J Sears is in Atlanta this week. Mrs H C Anderson visited her mother Lena Johnson last week. Sallie Pittard of Jefferson stayed with brother R A Christian. Maude Carter returned to Atlanta after visiting her mother Mrs W D Carter and sister Mrs W L Anthony. Sara Lena Arnold hosted a young set gathering Friday. Mrs Tom Elder and children of Athens spent the weekend with her parents. James Wright and Harold Meyer of the University visited D H Winter Sunday. 0 K Graham spent the weekend with parents in Stone Mountain.

Winterville L. M. Arnold Atlanta P. C. Wilson Lillie Paine Athens A. J. Sears H. C. ‘Anderson Lena Johnson Sallie Pittard Jefferson R. A. Christian Maude Carter W. D. Carter W. L. Anthony Sara Lena Arnold Tom Elder Thornton J. W. Coile Tom Edwards James Wright Harold Meyer The University D. H. Winter 0.K. Graham Stone Mountain

Notice of separation from Lynn Plumbing Co.

Our friends and patrons are informed that Mr. Percy Lynn is no longer connected with Lynn Plumbing Co. We are not responsible for any debts incurred by him. Lynn Plumbing Co. Per P. S. Johnson.

Percy ‘Lynn Lynnn ‘Plumb‘ing Co Lynn Plumbing Co P. S. Johnson

Mott's Nerverine Pills Advertised by Williams Co

An old advertisement touts Mott's Nerverine Pills claiming to renew vigor and life. It urges readers to ask for the product at five cents and credits Williams Mfg. Co. of Cleveland, Ohio as the producer.

Mott R Price Williams Mfg. CO Cleveland Olio

Banner at the News Stands in Athens Daily Banner Ad

The Athens Daily Banner notes daily and Sunday issues are available at Athens city news stands. Locations include Georgian Hotel news stand Cigar Store John Roberts book store and the Shoe Shing Parlor on College Avenue and Claytes Street.

Athens Daily Athens Roberts College Avenue Claytes Street

Athens Banner ad urging six month advance subscription

An old OCR fragment promotes subscription to the Athens Banner with phrases about Uncle Remus and a claim that paying six months in advance reduces cost. It references a price of $2.50 and a six month term, urging readers to subscribe now.

Remus Athens Magazine One Fear the Daily Banner

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