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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1912

Page

5

Orr Announces Candidacy for Clarke County Ordinary

R C Orr announces candidacy for Clarke County Ordinary subject to the Democratic primary for county officers.

Clarke County Democratic primary candidates announced

Public notices list candidates for Clarke county offices. R L Bramblett runs for Ordinary and S B Wingfield seeks re election for Clarke County Ordinary. Elmer J Crawford declares for Clerk of the Superior Court role, all subject to the Democratic primary on May 1.

Clarke County S. B Wingfield, GA Superior Court Elmer J. Crawford

Clarke County Tax Offices Candidate Declarations

J. H. Dorsey announces for Clarke county Tax Collector and seeks re election as Tax Receiver subject to the Democratic primary to be held May 1 in Clarke county.

Clarke County Democratic Party J. H. Dorsey

Lipcomb Declares Candidacy for Clarke County Representative

Frank A Lipscomb announces his candidacy for Georgia General Assembly representative of Clarke County, subject to Democratic party action. The statement is formal and courteous, reflecting party affiliation and readiness for the campaign.

Clarke County General Assembly of Georgia Democratic Party Frank A. Lipscomb

Weatherly Announces Candidacy for Clarke County Coroner

Co. N. Weatherly announces his candidacy for Clarke County coroner, subject to the upcoming Democratic primary. The letter is a formal notice of intent to seek the office.

Clarke County Co. N. Weatherly

Coroner Election Notice in Clarke County Primary

The notice indicates the Coroner of Clarke County to be chosen in a Democratic party primary on May 1st. J W McIntyre signs the document, respectfully submitting the action under party rules.

Clarke Democratic Party J. W. McIntyre

Ben H Barrow Seeks Clarke County Surveyor Nomination

A candidate announces his bid for county surveyor of Clarke County subject to the May 1 primary. Ben H Barrow seeks the office and outlines his intent to compete in the upcoming election.

County of Clarke Ben H. Barrow

Smith Declares Candidacy for Clarke County Treasurer

E. I. Smith Sr announces sought office of Clarke County Treasurer subject to May primary.

Clarke

Walter B. Jackson Seeks Clarke County Sheriff Nomination

Walter B. Jackson announces his candidacy for Clarke County sheriff subject to the Democratic party primary on May 1. He frames his bid as a voluntary bid for public service and outlines his intent to win the party nomination and run in the general election.

Toombs Du Bose Seeks State Senate District 30 Nomination

R Toombs Du Bose announces candidacy in the Democratic primary for the State Senate representing the thirtieth district. He campaigns on local issues and party platform as he vies for the nomination.

State Senate R. Toombs DU Bose

Col Smith announces candidacy for Solicitor General Western Circuit

Col Smith announces his bid for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit, seeking the Democratic primary. He cites twenty five years at the bar and two terms as City Court solicitor, pledging faithful fair and impartial service to all voters including whites.

Col. Smith Western Circuit City Court of Jefferson

Sanity Commission Hears Slayings Case in Roanoke County

The Salem commission led by Dr. Drewry and Dr. King resumed hearings on Joshua P. Raines, accused of killing Miss Eva M. Chambers of Roanoke County. The farmer confessed, killed Chambers with four shots, shot at Chas Day, and surrendered to the sheriff, seeking a trial or commitment to a state insane asylum.

Salem W.F. Drewry J. C King Joshua P. Raines Eva M.chambers Roanoke County Raines Miss Chambers State Institution For Lave Spring Chas Day Day

Maine Democrats Choose Delegates for Baltimore

The Democratic state convention in Augusta selects six delegates for the Baltimore national convention with Gov Plaisted and Senator Gardner in attendance. Key leaders show division over endorsing a presidential candidate as Woodrow Wilson garners broad but unsure support.

Augusta Maine Baltimore United States Charles F. Johnson Plaisted Gardner McGillicuddy Gould Woodrow Wilson Johnson Wilson

Deafness Cured by Hyomes Treatment Promoted

An advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by Hyomes breathing therapy. It cites a patient, F C Vanaman, as cured after doctors failed, and offers a complete outfit for $1 with extra bottles for 50 cents. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and other druggists.

F. C. Vanaman Binghampton N. Y H. R. Palmer & Sons

Railway Engineers Convene Thirteenth Annual Session in Chicago

The American Railway Engineering Association opens its thirteenth annual convention at the Congress Hotel and Annex Chicago with engineers from major U S and Canadian systems attending. The opening session covers the president’s address officers reports and committee reviews ahead of a banquet featuring L F Loree of the Delaware and Hudson Co Hon F D Monk and Ray Morris as speakers.

Chicago United States Canada American Railway EngineeringAssociation Congress ‘Hotel and Anmex Ing L. F. Loree Delaware ‘and Hudson, Co New York F. D. Monk K. C Dominion ‘Cabinet Ottawa Ont Ray Morris Tthe Railway ‘Age’ Gazette

Nineteen Miles and New Life Pills Featured in Odd Ad

An antique advertisement fragment notes the earth's swift movement and offers Dr. Kings New Life Pills promising health and good feelings with no griping or distress. It credits W. J. Grits Bros and HR Palmer & Sons as sellers.

Dr. King W. J

Rexall Orderlies marketed for aged and weak constitutions

H. R. Palmer & Sons promotes Rexall Orderlies as a safe remedy for constipation and bowel disorders in the elderly and those with weak constitutions. The product is claimed to be effective without causing diarrhoea and is sold in three sizes with a personal storefront guarantee.

Rexall H. R. Palmer & Sons

Pope Pius X Observes Name Day Holiday at Vatican

In Rome on March 19 the feast of St. Joseph and Pope Pius X name day was observed as a Vatican holiday. His Holiness said mass in his private chapel with his sisters and niece present and later received Cardinals and Catholic Club of St. Peter's members with congratulations and gifts of fruit and flowers.

Rome St. Joseph Pope Pius X Vatican

Spring Blood Renewal Remedy Prompts Public Endorsement

A 19th century style promotion touts spring blood purifiers, urging renewal of life and removal of winter impurities. J A Thiel of Bronx Borough credits Vinol, a cod liver and iron preparation, with purifying his blood and building strength after starting in April.

J. A. Thiel Bronx Borough N. Y

Thirty Years of Backache Stopped by Root Juice Cure

Testimonial from Jno W Barry of Fort Wayne Indiana claiming thirty five years of backache and kidney trouble cured by Root Juice after trying many remedies. He praises rapid relief and urges others to obtain the genuine product from H R Palmer and Sons or similar drug stores while warning against substitutes.

Mr. Jno. W. Barry Brandriff St Fort Wayne Indiana H.R. Palmer & Sons

Indictments Persist in Georgia Over Davis Race Editor

Indictments against Ben J. Davis, editor of The Independent and Georgia Republican at large delegate, have lingered since 1902 in Atlanta and Athens federal courts. The district attorney aims to proceed, hoping Athens trials yield clearer outcomes than Atlanta cases.

Banner Atlanta United States District Court Ben J. Davis Independent Republican Party of Georgia Chicago Davis Georgia Athens J. K. Orr Edgar A. Angier United States Federal Court Newman

Century of Noble Work Rounds Out at Philadelphia Academy

Philadelphia March 19 Three days of celebration began today at the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Science to honor the completion of its first century. Founded in 1812 by chemists and drug merchants it has grown into an institution of world wide reputation contributing to science in America. Eminent scientists and educators from across the country will participate in centenary exercises.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Academy of Natural ‘Science America

Dr King's New Discovery Saint Stillman Green Testimony

Stillman Green of Malachite Col reports two doctors gave him two years to live but he found relief using Dr King's New Discovery for throat and lung trouble. He credits the medicine with saving his life and warns others not to suffer from coughs or colds. Trial bottles offered free by BR Palmer & Sons.

Stillman Green Malachite Col Hy BR Palmer & Sons

Richmond Gets New Roman Catholic Bishop O'Connell

The Rt. Rev. Denis J. O'Connell was consecrated as bishop of Richmond in a solemn ceremony at the new cathedral in Richmond. He arrives from San Francisco where he served as auxiliary bishop since 1907. O'Connell, a South Carolina native, previously led the American College in Rome.

Richmond Denis J. O'Connell van de ‘Vyver San Francisco South Carolina American College In Rome

Piles cured in 6 to 14 days promise

A promotional claim states Pazo ointment cures itching, bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days. The drugstore offers a refund if the product fails to cure any such case.

Cattle Raisers Meet at Fort Worth Texas

Port Worth Texas March 19 delegates to the thirty sixth annual Texas Cattle Raisers Association convention are welcomed as nearly six thousand visitors fill the city. Governor Colquitt Mayor Davis and J C Lauster preside at the opening session and address the gathering.

Fort: OS Port Worth Texas Worth Texas Cattle: Raisers’ ‘Association Colquitt Davis Bert Worth Lasater Association

Unclear Personal Statement Cites Cough Remedy

The fragment mentions John W Sickelsmith of Greensboro Pa with three children noting persistent colds. Bays quotes a parent praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as more effective than other medicines tried for the children.

John W. ‘Sickelsmith Greensboro

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. C, Orr R. L. Bramblett E. I. Smith, SR Walter B. Jackson FOR THE Senate Commission ALCO United Shirt &Collar Co.,Makers Troy Railway Engineers Amer. Association Pope Barry Oxfords Broad Street Burpee ORR Drug Company Pittsburg Fleming-Dearing Hardware Co O'Connell
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