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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1913

Page

7

Forty Years Since Clover Leaf First Trip Banquet Planned

Frankfort Indiana March 27 special to the Banner five men linked to the first Toledo St Louis and Western Clover Leaf trip from Kokomo to Frankfort will hold a banquet on the anniversary. The group includes engineer ey Kemp foreman E H er conductor J P Gaddis first brakeman Harvey Antrout and builder supervisor Daniel Comstock.

Frankfort Ind Toledo, St. Louis Western Clover Leaf Kokomo Ey Kemp E. H. Er J I’. Gaddis Frank Harvey Antrout Indianapolis Daniel Comtock New York

Reconnaissance of Soils in Tatnall County Georgia

The U S Department of Agriculture reports a preliminary survey of Tatnall County soils. It notes 40 to 50 percent of land cultivated, potential to farm more with ditching, and climate allowing winter crops. It highlights Tifton and Norfolk sandy loams as valuable, with recommendations on deep plowing, shallow cultivation, and fertilizer use to boost yields.

Tattnall County Bureau of Soils U. S. Department of Agriculture Tifton Norfolk

Boxing card set with Baldwin Kennedy and Kelly Walters

Tonight’s program features Matty Baldwin versus Steve Kennedy in a 10 round bout at Manchester New Hampshire. Also scheduled is Suike Kelly against Billy Walters in a 10 round match at Kenosha Wisconsin.

Matty Baldwin Steve Kennedy Manchester N. H

Honey Boy Minstrels to Open with March Parade Feature

George Honey Boy Evans plans a parade led by a strong band during the Colonial engagement on Monday March 31. He insists the street procession be part of the minstrel show’s introductory program in every city, noting the band’s exceptional size and skill despite shabby uniforms.

Honey Boy Evans Cicero Didimus Jones de Golightly Guards George Evans Honey Boy Minstrels George “Honey Boy” Evans

Queen of Confidence Woman Up for Hearing in Columbus

Emma Rothwell, dubbed the queen of confidence women, faced a preliminary hearing before a U S commissioner in Columbus on charges of fleecing wealthy men in six cities. She allegedly claimed delicate health and sought 200 to 500 dollars for fictitious operations and burial costs, threatening exposure if refused. Victims included prominent men in Cleveland Detroit Indianapolis South Bend Wilkes-Barre and others.

Columbus Ohio Emma Rothwell United States Rothwell Cleveland Detroit Indianapolis South Bend Wilkesbarre

Roosevelts Albany rally may decide New York mayoral fuse

New York City politics swirl around Colonel Roosevelt as progressives weigh fusion vs an independent ticket in the fall mayoral race. Whiteman is cited as a strong anti-Tammany candidate and the Albany conference may spell the path for a straight progressive or citizens ticket or a three cornered battle.

New York New York City Roosevelt Albany Citizens Whitman Tammany Hall Tammany Becker Wilson al- Lang Progressive Party

Freckles Remedy Promises Quick Fade in February and March

An advertisement claims February and March are worst for freckles and offers a double strength ethnine remedy from a first class druggist. Apply all night and morning and freckles will fade, with a money back guarantee if the product fails.

Splrit Othine

No-Names Beat Eagles 7–0 In Close Season Finale

In a hard fought game the No-Names defeated the Eagles seven to nothing. Elliott Fears paced the No-Names with strong second half scoring while Lythgoe Weir paired with Fears on defense. A second game saw the Pillikins beat the Yellow Jackets five to four as Moore led the Jackets in scoring. An extra game may be played between the Bull Dogs and the No-Names to break a tie for second place.

Eagles Elliott Fears William Waldrop Lythgoe Weir ER. Fears Funkenstein C. GS BrMth F. W. B. Thornton J. F. Murray Ec. P. Weatherly J. L. Weir G. Thornton G. J. Talmadge G. W. Waldrp Pillikins Yellow Jackets Tallikins Hillikins Bullard Wilkinson Billikins Moore Murray

A Black Iris on Display at Costa's Cafe

Miss Rosa Vonderleith lends a rare Susiana iris to Costa's Cafe for public viewing. The flower appears as the grandest iris with silvery gray groundwork, dark chocolate veining, and a striking black hue. Garden Club members are noted to be especially interested.

Rosa Vonderleith Rosa von der Leith Bis Costa Heaven Japan Costa’s Garden Club

Rainey Named to State Prison Board

E L Rain ey editor of the Dawson News and former legislator is appointed by Governor Brown to succeed the late Captain Wiley Williams on the state prison commission in Atlanta.

Dawson Brown Wiley ‘Williams Atlanta E. L. Rainey The Dawson News Wiley Wiliams State Prison Commission

Northeast Iowa Teachers Meet Opens With Large Attendance

The Northeast Iowa Teachers Association opened its annual convention in Independence la today and runs through Saturday with a strong program of papers addresses and discussions promising a successful meeting. In Fremont Nebraska the East Central Nebraska Teachers Association begins its annual convention with a wide array of educational discussions and gatherings.

Independence Northeastern Iowa Teachers’ Association Fremont Neb East Central Nebraska Teachers’ Association

Personal and Social News Highlights

Mrs. H. N. Fillingrim left for Swainsboro after a stay in the city. Mrs. John Gerdine returned from Washington and Baltimore. Mr. John Moore and Miss Milton Moore of Center visited yesterday. Mrs. F. H. Bostwick of Bostwick shopped here yesterday. Miss Lida Fain visits Salem and will go to Blacksburg Virginia. Mrs. Harvey Stovall of Athens stayed with sister Mrs. Albert Mobley last week.

H. N. Fillingrim Swainsboro City John Gerdine Washington Baltimore John Moore Milton Moore Lida Fain Salem Blacksburg, Va Harvey Stovall Athens Albert Mobley The Walton News

Arnold & Abney Advertise Oysters and Pound Cake

An old advertisement notes oyster weather with Sezishipt oysters from Arnold and Abney and promotes their old fashion pound cake as a favorite. The brief message emphasizes freshness and local appeal.

Arnold & Abney

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Eorge Evang S Palmer's Maine Palmer Tatnall County Bull Moose TIGER N. K. Fairbank Company State Prison Board Iowa F. H. Bostwick Bostwick, Ga Pennsylvania Avenue
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