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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
8
The local Woodmen of the World camp George B. Davis No 292 held a regular meeting followed by a social session with refreshments including oysters and other fare. The camp boasts nearly 150 members in good standing.
Miss Doris Watson of Athens visited her aunt Mrs. J. M. F. Watson over the weekend. Mrs. Dr. McCoy of Colbert stayed with sister Mrs. Jas. Tuck. Marion Moore returned from Athens. Mrs. Bennett Hooks and her son from Dublin visited Mrs. H. Kroner. O K Graham visited Atlanta. Mrs. Dr. Jago visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Thornton. W. A. Joners is back out walking. Charlie Bullard enlarges his home with two rooms and a front porch. C. W. Harris renovates his residence. Wedding bells loom perhaps soon. A sunny Sunday drew residents outdoors for walks rides and car rides.
Habersham superior court in Clarkesville paused two weeks as Judge J B Jones presided. The state v Heygood ended with a murder conviction and April 19 execution set, pending a new trial hearing April 9. Heygood admitted shooting Whittmore after a card game and drinking dispute. A separate case, Stowe v Miller, saw a new trial denied after Miller was shot while crossing a road.
The Banner lists appointed state fair officials for 1912 by President Brown. J. W. L. Brown of Cartersville and others name roles and district heads including General Superintendent J J Connor Cartersville Agriculture A T Dallas La Grange and Machinery John T Williams Hadock among many.
Short notes list diverse local ads including real estate loans and rentals, a Majestic show, groceries, wagon supply, farm for rent, lost items, poultry offerings, and small business notices. Names include Erwin & Company Jester and McGregor Company with street and phone details scattered across Athens area.
Mixed ads list real estate for rent and sale items three rooms wanted table boarders and eggs from prize winners. It notes a major political figure William B McKinley as principal owner of a large Illinois railway network.
Weather in Markesport calls for clear pleasant skies while cotton quotations show May and July futures with slight drops. International League clubs announce home training sites in Bermuda and various U S locations with teams listed. Michigan Republican push opens with a Hastings banquet on March 16 led by Senator William Alden Smith.
Central of Georgia Railroad lists daily departures for Macon at 7 80 a m and 6 p m and arrivals from Macon at 1 15 p m and 10 45 p m, all in city time.
Northbound trains numbered 68 62 82 38 and 41 depart Athens at various times 7:35 p.m. 10:30 a.m. 4:16 p.m. 11:59 p.m. 6:04 a.m. 7:10 a.m. and 2:60 p.m. while southbound Nos 41 67 53 depart Athens at 6:04 a.m. 7:10 a.m. 6:18 p.m. Trains 67 and 58 do not run north of Athens. Times shown are Athens City Western time.
A Buffalo News summary notes the International League ranks higher than the American Association. The Rochester Union and Advertiser calls it the superior circuit, praising its organization led by Edward Grant Barrow. Most teams plan southern training trips, with the Jersey clubs set for distant travel.
In the field for the United States Senate seat in Oregon three Republicans and three Democrats compete. Senator Jonathan Bourne will seek re election but will refrain from an active campaign, delaying public appearances.
The timetable lists daily arrivals and departures with Sunday only and daily except Sunday options. Times include 6 36 p m and 4 30 departures, 4 ee, 8 00 a m, and 6 00 p m among others, reflecting schedule variations by day.
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