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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1912

Page

7

Clock Fifteen Feet Across for Y M C A Campaign

A fifteen foot clock face near the Confederate veterans memorial marks progress in Athens to raise at least 50000 dollars for a new Y M C A building. A conference dinner at the Y M C A building Monday will feature Rev W N Ainsworth of Macon and J K Orr of the Atlanta Y M C A as guests of honor and speakers.

Y. MC. A Athens W. N. Ainsworth D.D Macon J. K. Orr Atlanta Y. M. C. A

Georgia to Election Senators by Popular Vote Likely

Special to the Banner Atlanta May 16 Georgia may be first state to act on a constitutional amendment for direct popular election of U S senators. The Georgia legislature faces June session amid opposition to the Bristow amendment and federal supervision debates.

Georgia Atlanta Union United States Congress

Youthful Dr Jekyl and Hyde to Face Murder Trial

Samuel A. Cheatham, once seen as a respectable youth, is set for trial in St. Louis circuit court for the January 31 murder of George Wurzburger, a pawn shop clerk. The crime involved theft of watches and cash totaling about $2,000. sleeve buttons linked Cheatham to the case. He vanished from his lodging, reappeared in St Louis after travels, and has alternately admitted guilt and pleaded not guilty.

Dr. Jekyl Mr. Hyde St. Louis Samuel A. Cheatham George Wurzburger Wurzburger Cheathim Cheatham New York

Missouri G A R encampment opens with parade in Macon

Macon Missouri honors the G A R Department's thirty first annual encampment with a large veterans parade. Commander in Chief Harvey M Trimbler will be guest of the encampment tomorrow.

Macon Department of Missouri Harvey M. Trimbler

Zemo Skin Wash Promises Quick Itch Relief

Advertises Zemo as a cleansing wash easing itching burning and irritation within moments. Claims thymos glycerine witch hazel boracic acid and other medical properties relieve every skin and scalp eruption with money back guarantee if not satisfied. Endorsed and sold in Athens by H R Palmer & Sons drug store.

Zemo Athens H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Store

Founder's Day at Tome School honors Dr. Edwin A. Alderman

Washington May 16 found many visitors at Tome School for Boys Founder's day exercises. The oration was delivered to Dr. Edwin A. Alderman president of the University of Virginia. Electric Bitters advertised as a cure for malaria and stomach liver and kidney ills with a testimonial from Wm. Fretwell of Lucama N C lasting health after three bottles.

Washington, D. C Tome School For Boys Edwin A. Alderman University of Virginia Wm. Fretwell Lucama N. C T've

Southern Boosters to Meet in Houston

Hundreds of Southern commercial secretaries gather for the fifth annual Southern Commercial Secretaries Association meeting in Houston. Delegates from nearly 2,000 organizations across fourteen states plan speeches by railroad officials and industrial leaders on attracting capital and settlers.

Houston Texas South Dixie Southern Commercial Secretaries’ Association

Freckles vanish with new drug claim

An advertisement promotes ethine double strength claiming to remove freckles quickly with nightly application. It guarantees money back if the product fails and notes most users need no more than an ounce for full clearing.

Athens Cycle Company Lumpkin Street

What Texans Admire Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad

San Antonio resident Hugh Tallman proclaims the product brings new life and energy. The ad claims benefits for stomach liver or kidney troubles and notes a 25 cent price at all druggists.

Hugh Tallman San Antonio Dr. King

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Apscomb & Company Ewer Po Real Estaffice Orr’s School Wray Street S. P. Orr Georgia National Bank Athens Savings Bank Sent M. Stern A. Mell Mel I. G. Michael M. G. Michal Ass’t Cashier B. Y. Barrie Bunnicutt DeuPree Hunniestt Aaron Cohen L. FP. Bawards, ‘W. T. Bryan R. Crane & Company J. L. Arnold Jackson St Ssouri G. A. R Tome Southern Boosters Crisco Talmiage Central Real Estate Lime BIA Fire Insurance Company Athens, Georgia Erwin & Company College Avenue Dental Parlors Southern Mutual Slexpter
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