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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1912

Page

4

Woman Sick Twelve Years in Pinkham Gene Case

A brief item notes a woman ill for twelve years and involvement in a Pinkham Gene matter with voluntary actions and filings referenced, indicating ongoing medical and archival interests.

Macon prepares for national Confederate Veterans reunion

Macon Georgia expects fifty thousand visitors next week for the United Confederate Veterans annual reunion. City preparations include extensive decorations, a short parade route due to age, and a grandstand review by officials. Hotels offer free meals and lodgings, while schools and charitable groups host visitors and entertainments. The event marks the twenty second annual session with business, social events, and sponsors adding youth to the gathering.

Macon United Confederate Veterans Lee Jackson Forrest Hill Johnston Pee. C. Irvine Walker Charleston 8. C Old Guard Gray Georgia Third Cherry Virginia Tennessee Hood Central City Park Sons of Confederate Veterans United Daughters of the Confederacy Women's Confederate Memorial Association

Electric Bitters Cure Malaria Then Restore Health

The ad claims mosquitoes spread malaria and fever and that Electric Bitters kill malaria germs, restore appetite, and renew strength. Wm. Fretwell of Lucama NC reports three bottles cured malaria, with lasting health. Useful for stomach, liver and kidney issues. 50 cents at druggists.

Wm. Fretwell Lucama N. C

Georgia County Facts From State Normal Club Report

A Jackson County summary notes the 1910 census figures: county area about 241 299 acres of farm lands, tenant farming predominance at 72 percent, white and black ownership trends, value per acre $8.36, population 30 169 with density 68 per square mile, and growth differences since 1900. The report highlights land quality, water resources, farm wealth, and shifting tenancy.

Eorgia Club State Normal County of Jackson Georgia Piedmont Plain Oconee Country School Country Church Jefferson Commerce

Real Old English May Festival at State Normal

The Normal School and Muscatine Practice School will stage a real Old English May Festival next Saturday at 4 p m with 500 young ladies and 150 children. Rain would move the event to Monday at 4 p m under Miss Kolb Poland and music director Miss Wood. The program includes a crown of a queen Miss Sara Callaway and multiple songs dances and games performed by various grades and classes.

State Normal School Muscogee Practice School Misses Kolb Poland

Surprises of the Resurrections Lecture at Colonial

A free Bible lecture by Rev. B H Barton of Philadelphia at the Colonial theater Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. The International Bible Students Association promotes the talk and broader movement. Seats are free, no admission or collection. The association aims to clarify Bible truths free from creeds and traditions and opposes higher criticism and evolution.

International Bible Students Association Colonial Theater B. H. Barton Philadelphia Martin Luther

Winthrop Training School Celebrates Silver Jubilee

Rock Hill May 3 The Winthrop Training School marks its twenty fifth anniversary with an all day program. The event includes visiting educators and the laying of the cornerstone for a new building addition, highlighting its rise from a one room Columbia dwelling to a leading national training institution for women teachers.

Rock Hill 8. C Winthrop Training School Columbia

Murderers of Myrtle Hawkins to be tried this May

Hendersonville May 3 preparations are under way for the May term Henderson county superior court to try Abner McCall his wife Beatrice McCall George Bradley and others on murder charges in the Myrtle Hawkins case. Miss Hawkins body was found in Lake Osceola September 13 last and the death is thought to result from chloroform with the body dumped in the lake to conceal the crime. The victim was engaged to Hal Cooper of Johnson City Tenn and the family feared publicity and elopement. A physician in Asheville identified Miss Hawkins and linked Boney Bradley to calls regarding a surgical operation leading to indictments for guilty knowledge of a criminal operation.

Hendersonville N. C Myrtle Hawking Henderson County Superior Court Lake Osceola Abner McCall Beatrice McCall George Bradley Asheville Miss Hawkins Boney” Bradley McCalls Bradleys Hal Cooper Johnson City Tenn Cooper

Indiana Drummers at Muncie Convention Opens

Travelling salesmen from across Indiana gather for the annual Travelers Protective Association convention in Muncie. Many attendees are accompanied by spouses and daughters. A program of entertainment has been arranged for the visiting drummers and their ladies during the event running through tomorrow night.

Muncie Ind Travelers Protective Association

Texans Admire Dr King’s Life Pills for Vitality

Hugh Tallman of San Antonio calls Dr King’s New Life Pills hearty and vigorous life boosters. He says they effectively renew energy and are excellent for stomach, liver, or kidney troubles. Available for 25 cents at all druggists.

Hugh Tallman San Antonio Dr. King

Fiesta Arbore a Carnival Opens in Chico

Chico Calif May 3 The three day Fiesta Ar borea Carnival opened today drawing thousands. The program includes a civic parade and a grand historical pageant with more than 2 000 boys and girls from high normal and grammar schools participating.

Chico Calif

Cardul touted as cure for womanly troubles in Alabama letter

A Helena Alabama letter praises Cardul as a tonic easing constant weakness headaches and near death feelings. The writer credits the medicine with complete recovery after two bottles and urges other women suffering from womanly troubles to try it. The ad notes Cardul is made to strengthen womanly organs and mentions a 50 year sales record.

Ghellhorn Ala Pirie

For Sale Two New Six Room Houses on the Boulevard

Two new six room houses with all modern conveniences offered for sale or at a price low enough for rent to yield good interest on the purchase. Located on the Boulevard. For more information, see me for full details.

For Sale Farms Near Arnoldaville Georgia

Three farms offered for sale totaling 152 acres in first tract at 47.50 per acre 141 acres in second tract at 40.00 per acre and 131 seven at 32.60 per acre. Land described as well laid and in good condition with two and a half miles of Arnoldaville road in Georgia.

Arnoldaville

Contests Of College Orators In Kentucky Tilt

Six young orators gather at Kentucky Wesleyan College in Winchester for the Kentucky Intercollegiate Oratorical contest. Represented schools include Kentucky State University Central University Transylvania University Georgetown College Kentucky Wesleyan College and Berea College.

Winchester Kentucky Kentucky Wesleyan College Star Association Kentucky State University Central University Transylvania University Georgetown College Berea College

Dean's Kidney Pills Benefit Athens Readers

Heard in Athens reports kidney back pain relief from Doan's Kidney Pills praised by local residents including Mrs W M Patten of Athens Ga. Endorsements claim relief from weak tired kidneys and painful urinary issues with price 50 cents and national distribution by Foster Milburn Co. Also mentions Foley Kidney Pills as another tested remedy sold by dealers.

Histonia Athens Dean Doan W. M. Patten E. Dougherty St Fostern-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States J. M. Findley Lyons Foley

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Surat Voer H.R. Palmer & Sons Buy of Esther Store Clayton Prince Ave Fer Wwe C. Kinnebrew Soter Georgia Railroad Lestes Imacon Sara Callaway Jolly Miller Merry May Colonial Sunday P. m Winthrop College Myrtle Hawkins Indiana Chico’s Fiesta Arborea Deak J. T. Anderson R. T. Goodwyn
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