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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1913

Page

5

Approaching Diocesan Council Meeting at Emmanuel Church

Preparations for the Atlanta Diocese annual convention May 28 29 at Emmanuel Church Atlanta. Programs mailed to rectors and delegates cover services at the church and business sessions in the Parish House with timelines and routes for visiting members.

Emmanuel Church Council of the Diocese of Atlanta Dean Pise Gospeller H. Fields Saumenig Epistoler Jno

Tragic Macon Executive Dies After Poison Mistake

Sanders Walker Jr., a wealthy Macon businessman and former University of Georgia athlete, swallowed a dichloride of mercury tablet by mistake for a headache remedy. He remained calm, entertained friends, and instructed associates on his business affairs as his condition worsened. Authorities and family surrounded him as prayers and sympathy poured in from local churches.

Sanders Walker Macon B. Sanders Walker, Jr B. S. Walker Monroe Cliff M. Walker Western Circuit Walker Middle Georgia University of Georgia Athens

Scores From Yesterday's Professional Games Across Regions

In Southern results Memphis edged Atlanta 3 to 2 while Mobile defeated Birmingham 3 to 1. New Orleans fell to Nashville 0 to 2 and Montgomery beat Chattanooga 8 to 6. Sally division saw Savannah 12 Albany 4. Jacksonville lost to Charleston 1 to 2 and Columbus beat Macon 5 to 2. Empire standings show Thomasville 2 Americus 4. Cordele 0 Waycross 5. Valdosta Brunswick report wet grounds. National league games include Cincinnati 9 Boston 0. St Louis 2 New York 14. Brooklyn 2 Pittsburg 0. American section includes Chicago 4 Philadelphia 1. Cleveland 4 Washington 1. St Louis 6 New York 8. Boston 10 Chicago 1. Detroit 4 Philadelphia 3.

Southern Memphis Atlanta Mobile Birmingham New Orleans Nashville Montgomery Chattanooga Sally Savannah Albany Jacksonville Charleston Columbus Macon Empire Thomasville Americus Cordele Waycross Valdosta-Brunswick National Cincinnati Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Pittsburg New York Chicago Philadelpha Ie Cleveland Washington Detroit Philadelphia

Miss Lizzie Beavers Dies After Long Illness

Miss Lizzie Beavers, aged city resident for over sixty years, died yesterday morning around four after a long illness. She lived on Baxter Street for years, recently moved to the hospital for care, and was buried yesterday afternoon in Oconee cemetery with Rev. S. R. Grubb officiating. She leaves many relatives near Princeton factory but none in the city.

Miss Leavers Baxter Street Oconee Cemetery R. Grubb Miss Beavers Princeton Factory

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim

An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for uncured catarrh and includes testimonials from F J Cheney Co Toledo and National Bank of Commerce vouching for Mr Cheney's reliability. It states the cure is taken internally and sold by druggists for seven cents per bottle along with Hall's Family Pills.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo G. We Cheney National Bank OF Commerce

Bankers donate to Georgia college extension program

M. Soule spoke to the Georgia Bankers Association on Regeneration of Agriculture in Georgia. Bankers contributed sixteen hundred dollars to support the state college’s extension work and its efforts to extend and improve agricultural programs.

M. Soule Georgia Bankers’ Association Georgia State College

Celebration of Czar Nicholas IIs Forty Fifth Birthday

Special to the Banner reports St. Petersburg observes May 14 as public holiday for Nicholas II's forty fifth birthday. A grand service will be held at Kazan Cathedral in line with official custom. He is the eldest son of Alexander III and the eighth RomanovHolstein ruler. He ascended the throne November 1, 1894 and married Princess Alexandra Alix four weeks later. The imperial couple have five children, four daughters and one younger son.

St. Petersburg Nicholas II Kazan Czar Alexander III Romanof Holstein Russia Alexandra Alix Grand Duke of Hesse

Bank Officers Under Charge In New Orleans Fraud Case

New Orleans on May 1 reports Leo and Eugene Martin Sr and Jr will face trial in the criminal court after collateral withdrawal allegedly defrauding creditors. The shock followed the failure two months ago of the cotton brokerage firm FK Martu and Company.

New Orleans Leo EU Fsene Martin Eugene Martin, Jr Martin Fk, Martu and Company Agso Frm

Rheuma claims cure for rheumatism and related ailments

Advertised medicine Rheuma promises to cure rheumatism gout lumbago neuralgia arthritis and kidney disease with a money back guarantee. Testimonials from P A Miller of Catawissa and Mrs Daniel Knox of Severance claim full relief after short use and note benefits like better sleep and abandoned canes. bottles cost 50 cents.

W. Miller Catawissa Daniel Knox Severance N. Y H.R. Palmer & Sons

Revision of Railway Rates Sparks Arkansas Meeting

At Hot Springs May 14 the Mississippi Valley Freight Association discussed extensive tariff revisions driven by recent Interstate Commerce Commission rulings. Freight traffic officials from major lower Mississippi railroads attended the quarterly meeting.

Thedford’s Black Draught Praised by Waynesville Reader

Mr F R Huffman of Waynesville North Carolina says he suffered heart trouble until Thedford’s Black Draught restored his health. He credits it with curing indigestion and keeps it at home. The ad touts digestion and liver health and notes a 25 cent price.

Waynesville N. C F.R. Huffman Thedlord Thedford Thedford’s

Winterville and Nearby Social News Recap

Personal and Social News notes multiple visits and returns from Atlanta Charleston and Baltimore. Mrs O M Roberts returns from South Carolina while Prof W A Worsham and Millstead come back from Atlanta. Winterville items include Ruth Clarke visiting Augusta and Miss Addie Noell with Comer kin.

Beloved Woman of Danielsville Dead

Mrs. M. J. Moseley was laid to rest at Danielsville after a funeral service. She died in this city at an early Sunday hour at the home of her daughter on Dougherty street. She was seventy one years old and leaves several relatives including Mrs. W. C. Welch Judge Berry T. Moseley Arthur Moseley and Dr. Moseley. She was sister of Judge D. W. Meadow and R. J. Meadow. Lifelong friends mourn this Christian woman whose life was a benediction to the state.

Winterville Ruth Clarke Augusta A. T. Har Marion Moore Decatur Cleo England Addie Noell J. W. Thornton Athens Russell Haynes Cumak Thomas Griffith Winterville High School Dora Meyers Grace Johnson India Warrison Nashville, Tenn Lawrespes Tite Spence Brakay M. J. Lieut. Kroner Athents Washington, D.C Walter Lee Hospital Sosie Kroner Tate, Ga Tate High School Beulah Leola Dunlap M. J. Moseley Danielsville Moseley Murray Dougherty Street W. C. Welch Berry T. Moseley Arthur Moseley

Pythian Representatives Leave for Grand Lodge Meeting

Knights of Pythias members from St. Elmo Athens depart for Waycross for the grand lodge annual meeting. Included are J. H. Dozier T. H. Nickerson M. J. Abney Rev. Troy Beatty Col. Thos S. Mell and Capt. J. F. Hart among the Athens delegation.

Knights of Pythias St. Elmo Waycross Grand Lodge Athens Knights Gram Little Bunch J. H. Dozier T. H. Nickerson M. J. Abney Troy Beatty Col. Thos S. Mell J. F. Hart

Hot Springs Liver Buttons Boon for Constipation Relief

An Arkansas remedy from Hot Springs Liver Buttons promises relief from constipation and sluggish liver with a single nightly dose. Advertisements urge samples from Hot Springs Chemical Co. and claim benefits include improved skin and breath, 25 cents a bottle.

Hot Springs Arkansas Hot Springs Chemical Co Ark

Druggist Promises Quick Relief for Itch and Eczema

Palmer & Sons and Prince Ave Pharmacy promotes D D D Prescription for Eczema a wash of Oil of Wintergreen Thymos and other ingredients. They guarantee instant relief or the full price back and invite customers to try a trial bottle to prove its claims.

Nervous Prostration Gains Reported By Pinkham Cure

Philadelphia and Ephrata residents describe severe nervous prostration with palpitations dizziness and insomnia. They credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with rapid improvement and weight gain after doctors failed to help. Letters invite confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass.

Philadelphia Lydia E. Pinkham Mary Johnston Siegel Street Ephrata J. W. Hornberger R. No. 3

Knights of Rhodes at Lyric Promises Attractive Three Reel Picture

The Lyric presents a three reel torch lit film The Knights of Rhodes praised as one of the prettiest pictures this season. Ambrosia shows a charming story and strong week slate. Baritone Mr. Hood sings today and all week from 4 to 6 30 and 8 to 10 30, including requests Till the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold and a march. Hood's good.

Hood

Pimento Cheese with Olives Debuts at Williamson's

A fragment notes a new appetizer described as pimento cheese with olives at Williamson's, highlighting a novel, appealing option. Exact details and context are unclear due to the fragmented text.

Williamson's

Alabama Miners Organizing Shows Strong Union Support

Reports prepared for the Alabama State Federation of Labor convention in Selma indicate coal miners in Alabama are rapidly organizing with little opposition. The organizers note miners are joining en masse, with companies occasionally assisting the movement during the three day session.

Selma Ala Alabama State Federation of Labor Coal Miners of Alabama

Vinci Cod Liver and Iron Tonic Endorsed in Ad

An Athens Georgia advertisement urges Vinci cod liver and iron tonic as a cure for chronic stomach trouble and general weakness. It quotes Mrs Ta Th Cook of Vineland New Jersey who recovered after five years of illness and notes a money back guarantee if no relief. The ad also promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for lame backs.

Vineland N. J Vinci H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Railway & Electric Company Woman's Auxiliary R. W. Patton Holy Communion Ety Milledge-Lumpkin Prince-Boulevard Lizzie Beavers Gearest State Bankers’ Association Lawyr Czar’s Schofield Frais Vetich Schofield Iron Works Dept. Macon, Ga F. R. Huffman Mrs. O. M. Roberts South Carolina Mr. Fleming Winecoff Mrs. Winecoff W. A. Worsham The Agricultural College Millstead Hugh Rowe Mrs. Rowe Dr. Bekers Dre Gainesville Ruth Wells Baltimore W. R. Mackay Greenstore Ireland Park Mouore Ruth Hale Luther the Homer Mardeman el Baron Altry H. R. Palmer & Sons and Prince Ave. Pharmacy Knights OF Rhodes Matinee Colonial Today Alabama Miners Organizing Chamberlain
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