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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
6
Ottawa May 7 The Supreme Court of Canada heard arguments on the Lancaster Marriage Bill defining federal authority over marriage. The case questions if a nationwide ceremony validity can ignore religious differences or the officiant’s faith, challenging provincial controls.
A sizable party of Clarke Rifles will depart this morning for Macon to attend the reunion and participate in the parade. The list includes Captain J W Arnold, Lt T G Anderson, Lt W F Dobbs and numerous privates.
In Cincinnati on May 7 the annual Cincinnati Music Festival opens with the President and Mrs Taft among attendees. The program features Mendelssohn Elijah Berlioz Requiem Caesar Franck The Beautitudes Wolf-Ferrari The New Life and scenes from The Meistersinger performed by the Theodore Thomas Orchestra and festival chorus with soloists Mme Gadaki Mme Schumann-Heink Bozoil Ricardo Martin Ellison Van Hoose and others.
Hugh Tallman of San Antonio writes that Dr. King’s New Life Pills bring new life and vigor, best for stomach liver or kidney troubles. The Tallmans call them excellent and say they are the best made, with a 25 cent price at all druggists.
Several hundred delegates from sixteen southern states attend a Nashville gathering called by Governor Hooper to study social problems in the region. Sessions cover charity, correction, religion, fraternal groups, press, libraries, schooling and public health with many governors among the speakers attending.
Oklahoma Firemen's Association begins its annual meeting and tournament in Sapulpa. Firefighters from across the state attend the business sessions and prize contests as the event runs through Thursday night.
Athens Ga plans to host the 1913 grand lodge as a strong delegation attends the convention. Committees from local commercial bodies work with the Knights of Pythias to secure the next meeting and invitations go out from the mayor council chamber of commerce and many fraternal orders. Athens has hosted Masons Odd Fellows Shriners Khorasians and other grand lodge events showing openhanded hospitality.
State reports show cotton planting 20 days late across the state due to wet weather. Farmers, anxious to establish a good stand, will rely on intercultural fertilization with commercial fertilizers to counter disease and delays, aided by oil mills distributing mixed fertilizer.
A church notice in Hill’s First Baptist colored church apologizes for printing the wrong pastor’s name in a Sunday card of thanks. The incorrect name J. A. Thornton is replaced with Rev. J. T. Johnson.
Justice Eli Cherry from Gillis Mills Tennessee suffered a serious leg gore that baffled doctors. He believed it to be cancer until Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed the wound completely, curing burns ulcers cuts and piles. Sold for 25 cents at all druggists.
The document outlines the Camp Troop Artillery No 680 United Sons of Confederate Veterans in Athens Georgia. It details name location objects membership admission officers roles and duties executive committee elections meetings commissions and relief for Confederate veterans with monthly and anniversary gatherings.
The document outlines general rules for conducting camp business including elections and new business, adds Roberts Rules of Order, sets admission and yearly dues, arrears rules, memorial day observance, sponsor and maid of honor requirements for descendants of Confederate service, badge standards, and amendment procedures requiring two thirds member votes without conflicting with national SCV constitution.
Two unfurnished rooms available for rent with application at 137 Summey Street. Contact local landlord for details and viewing times.
Mrs Daisy Grace faces a murder attempt indictment by a Fulton County grand jury after a two hour and forty minute hearing led by foreman Major R J Guinn The case proceeds to the July term with possible trial before September 1 if requested Also Kell Potts a former UGA student was arrested for murder after a knife duel in Manhattan Avenue following Harpers death and slashing injuries while under hospital guard in Atlanta.
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