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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1912

Page

5

The Japanese Girl operetta by Normal Club at State School

The Normal Club at the State Normal School presents The Japanese Girl in an evening operetta. Cast includes O Hana San O Kitu San O Kayo San Nora and Dora with Miss Knowall and Chrous. The program lists songs, choruses, and dances culminating in a lantern procession finale.

Jaa Seallen Hana Sition Launa Harper Kayo San Julia Hill Lorette LaMotte Ohaya Gervant Ruth McWilliams Nora Twinn Dora Twinn Mamie Oxford Edith Guill Minerva Knowall Clara Clark Mikado Ruby Anderson Kitu Chaya Sayonara Tori-Kayo Nora Dora Miss Knowall Mademoiselles

Commencement Invite For Athens High School Class of 1912

Friends of the class of 1912 at Athens High School are invited to attend the commencement exercises on Wednesday evening May 29 at 8:30 at the High School. The class includes Misses Nancy Elizabeth Haddock Lois Martha Fleming Mary Agnes Barrett Ellie Frances Callaway Mamie Louise Eytle Marie Francis Smith Elizabeth Von der Lieth Caroline Francis Willisori Willie Wilkinson and Messrs Troy Beatty Jr Edward Hill Dorsey Jr LeRoy Preston Harper Lloyd Brooke Griffith George Wilson Lanier Shelton Palmer Sanford Farrar Bond Handel Curtino Estle.

Athens High School High School Nancy Elizabeth Haddock Lois Martha Fleming Mary Agnes Barrett Ellie Frances Callaway Mamie Louise Eytle Marie Francis Smith Elizabeth von der Lieth Carolin Francis Willisori Willie Wilkinson Messrs Troy Beatty, Jr Edward Hill Dorsey, Jr LeRoy Preston Harper Lloyd Brooke Griffith George Wilson Lanier Shelton Palmer Sanford Farrar Bond Handel Curtino Estle

Epidemic of Winter Illness Grips New York

Special to the Banner from New York reports a severe spring chill has worsened pneumonia grippe and colds affecting thousands. Measles and whooping cough plague children while health officials warn unseasonable weather drives the rise in sickness and death-rate figures.

New York Health Department

Campaign Closing Brisk Campaign Betting Amid Election Drift

Brisk betting on the presidential race marks the campaign close as Roosevelt, Taft, Harmon, and Wilson move in public view. O Gorman backs Wilson, boosting Democratic momentum in New York while backers of other candidates waver. Gotham diners face slower service as waiters unite, threatening dining out.

Roosevelt Wall Street Taft Harmon Woodrow Wilson Empire State Clark Jersey O'Gorman Tammany Hall Wilson Princeton Garcons Knights of the Napkin Gotham

William lodge wins second prize at grand lodge competition

William Lodge of Odd Fellows is awarded second prize for best degree work at the grand lodge in Gainesville. The Initiatory Degree story impressed officials and visitors, with an Atlanta team taking first place and $100 awarded to the second prize winners.

William Lodge Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Gainesville Atlanta Williams Lodge Messrs Carl A. von der Lieth E. E. Aaron J. W. Dillard C. W. Shupe R. W. Bailey John B. Gamble Walter W. Hayes Claude Davis Joe Embrick D. A. Watson A. J. Watson Lin Cooper Frank Prather P. Petropol T. M

Griffith Seeks Georgia General Assembly Seat in Democratic Primary

C B Griffith announces candidacy for Georgia representative in the general assembly, subject to Democratic primary. He describes his base at the old Delmonico building, a historic resort site long tied to the city’s social scene, now relocated by redevelopment.

General Assembly of Georgia C. B. Griffith Delmonico Pig Business

Fire destroys Good Samaritan Hall and nearby buildings

Early morning blaze at Pope and Hancock streets gutted the Good Samaritan Hall of the colored fraternal order and damaged the nearby store operated by Miller and the Episcopal church across the street. The fire, reported from Dr Haines residence, spread quickly before being controlled by the department.

Pope and Hancock Streets Hall of the Good Samaritans the Colored People Episcopal Church of the Colored People Lodge House Good Samaritan Miller

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