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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1912

Page

7

Shakespeare at Colonial Theatre in Athens March 15

William Shakespeare comes to Athens Friday March 15 with the McEntee Binson Company presenting Hamlet at 3:00 PM matinee and The Merchant of Venice at night. The twenty five member troupe, led by Mr McEntee and Miss Ricison, is a Ben Greet nucleus with ties to Sothern Marlow and Robert Martell.

William Shakespeare Athens Colonial Theater McEntee-Binson Company McEntee-Evison McEntee Ivison Ben Greet Hamlet Petruchio Romeo Shylock New York City New York Evening Telegram Ricison Ophelia Juliet Puck Ariel Sothern & Marlow Robert

Skeeters Sail for Bermuda in Baseball Team Camp

Special to the Banner New York March 13 Jersey City manager Larry Schafly sails with thirty regulars and recruits to Bermuda for three weeks of conditioning. The squad will train in Hamilton and return to play an exhibition vs the Giants at the Polo Grounds on April 6.

New York Larry Schafly Jersey City International Baseball League Bermuda Hamilton Giants Polo Grounds Larry Schlafly Skeeters

Athens Case Is To Be Test Case In Appointment Dispute

Atlanta Georgia March 13 Governor Joseph M Brown can remake ad interim appointments by former Governor Hoke Smith The senate refused confirmation last summer and Senator Sheppard returned names to Smith Smith filled vacancies by ad interim appointments The legality is before the courts with Thomas Shackelford the Athens city court judge as test case Judge West refuses to vacate

Atlanta Joseph M. Brown Hoke Smith State Senate Smith Sheppard Gov. Smith Senate Thomas Shackelford Athens Judge West

Nineteen Miles a Second and a Health Pill Ad

The item notes earth’s swift movement and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy. It claims no griping or distress and promises thorough work for health and good feelings. Available at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons for 25 cents.

Florida Knights of Pythias Hold Tampa Conclave

Tampa hosts the annual meeting of the Florida Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias with Knights Sisters and uniform rank gathering from across the state. The opening session at Greeson theater featured welcome addresses and grand lodge sessions while three local lodges prepared elaborate entertainment programs for visitors.

Tampa Fla Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge of the Florida K. of P Greeson Theater Grand Lodge

Col R L J Smith Files Candidacy For Western Circuit Solicitor General

Col R L J Smith of Commerce announces his bid for solicitor general of the Western circuit. He has long campaigned locally, has strong voter support, and is the only candidate born within the circuit. Smith, an established attorney, emphasizes his long service as Jefferson city court solicitor and his readiness for high judicial duty. He belongs to several fraternal orders.

Western Circuit Col. Smith Commerce Law George Dudley Thomas Andrew J. Cobb Supreme Court of Georgia City Court of Jefferson God Brotherhood of Man Pythias

Col Smith Seeks Solicit General Post in Western Circuit

White voters are urged to back Col. Smith in the Democratic primary for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit. He cites 25 years at the bar and two terms as City Court solicitor to promise faithful, fair service for rich and poor. Baseball notes mention Paul Meloan joining Toledo and other spring training chatter.

City ‘Court of Jefferson

Taft Campaign Starts in Michigan With Banquet

Detroit March 13 The Taft campaign in Michigan opens with a Hastings banquet featuring Senator William Alden Smith as chief speaker marking the start of a strong effort to secure Michigan for Taft. A sharp split exists among Republicans as Governor Osborn backs Roosevelt while U S senators and all state representatives back Taft.

Detroit Mich Taft Michigan Hastings William Alden Smith Wolverine United States Osborn Roosevelt

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Father In Pa

John W Sickelsmith of Greensboro Pennsylvania says his three children suffer frequent colds and that Chamberlains Cough Remedy works best among medicines tried. For sale by two dealers.

John W. Sickelsmith Greensboro Mos Chamberlain

Elks Hold North Carolina Convention in New Bern

New Bern hosts the North Carolina Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks convention with Elks from across the state attending a three day session. The New Bern lodge marks its tenth anniversary with an elaborate local program.

New Berne N. C Elks North Carolina Association of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks New Bern

Theodore's Hat in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Republicans meet to name ten delegates and ten alternates to the national convention in Chicago. Roosevelt supporters lead the state delegation and expect control, while Taft backers aim to win district delegates to prevent a solid Roosevelt slate.

Guthrie Okla Theodore Roosevelt Tomorow Oklahoma Chicago Roosevelt Taft

Nagel Visits New England Ahead of Taft Events

Secretary of Commerce and Labor Nagel traveled to Boston and New England to give speeches for President Taft. He planned stops in Springfield and Providence, with Taft’s own visit early next week. Evacuation Day events in Boston mark the president's agenda.

Boston Mass Roosevelt Commerce and Labor Nagel New England Taft Springfield Providence New Hampshire

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