Odd Fellows Georgia Holds 80th Convention Led by Bennett
Grand Master John W. Bennett of Waycross opened Savannah session as the Georgia Grand Lodge began its eightyeth annual meeting. Reports praised the new division deputy plan, discussed salaries, charter renewals, and the need for a state organizer and stenographer. Officers elected included Robertson as grand master and Cheatham as treasurer, with appointive posts to be named tomorrow. Degree teams awarded prizes in a competitive program at Capital Atlanta and Haupt Savannah captured a prize in the Patriarchs Militant drill.
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Waycross
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Georgia
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la Sesmo
Oglethorpe Lodge
R. L. Colding
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Macon
Tonight Capital
Atlanta
Central
Haupt
Patriarchs Militant
Revered Eakes Pays Tribute and Rebekah News
Rev M H Eakes sends condolences to Macon on the death of E D Stone with memories of his faith. The Banner also reports Dixie and Atlanta cantons winning prizes in a lodge event, Rebekah officers elected in Savannah, and the Odd Fellows grand lodge deciding Augusta as next meeting site.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Savannah
Augusta
Clarke Superior Court to Convene Monday in Adjourned Term
Clarke Superior court will meet here in adjourned term Monday morning with several cases docketed for trial. The special term of Oconee court called for next Wednesday morning will shorten Clarke court duration, likely limiting it to two days.
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Clarke Superior Court
Oconee Court
Clarke Court
Pure Water Safe After Athens Ice Works Analysis
Citizens complained about ice and water used by the Athens Ice & Coal Co. The Board of Health analyzed distilled ice water and found it absolutely pure with only trace non nitrogenous organics and no bacteria. Ice made from this water should be perfectly healthy.
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Athens Ice & Coal Co
Board of Health
H. C. White
Athens
Misleading Savannah Accident Sends Mrs McWhorter Into Worry
A misreported Savannah wreck injured J H McWhorter's cousin J H McWhorter causing Mrs. Hamilton McWhorter in Atlanta to fear for Judge McWhorter. A friend in Savannah alerted her, she phoned the Piedmont hotel seeking news, and the error was finally found.
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Judge McWhorter
Atlanta
Board of Health Elects Officers
Yesterday the city board of health met after council election and reelected Dr. W. B. Conway as president and Mr. T. W. Reed as secretary. They discussed and approved measures to improve health conditions while reporting on city sanitation and inspections.
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W. B. Conway
T. W. Reed
Oconee High To Hold Commencement Exercises Week
The annual commencement at Oconee High School runs Sunday through Wednesday with Principal A S Rowland reporting a prosperous year. The program, announced by Dr F L Adams of Atlanta, includes bone jolly farmer boys, flag drill, comedies, operetta, War of Roses drill, songs, Witches Broom drill and a Hiawatha drama with Clouds.
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Bonnybell
Woman's Auxiliary Emanuel Church Meets This Evening
The Woman's Auxiliary of Emanuel Church will meet at six this afternoon. Delegates' reports from the Macon session will be presented and plans for auxiliary work for the coming year discussed. Attendance of all members is requested.
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Emanuel Church
Work Resumed on Mill Building in Aberdeen
Work on the Aberdeen Linen Mill resumes after weeks of delay caused by a shortage of heavy timbers. Lumber has begun arriving and the contractor is pushing construction. Operations were expected to start mid July but will now not begin until late September.
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Aberdeen
Hamilton House Opens At 109 Lumpkin Street
The Hamilton House a new boarding house at 109 Lumpkin street is now open for business Transient rates one dollar per day Special rates to regular boarders A dish of Zest offered free with meals promotion invites travelers to stop at Wier Bras Co for the complimentary sample of Zest cora foods
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Wier Bras, & Co
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Varsity Girl at Opera House Tonight
The Thalians present The Varsity Girl at the opera house to benefit the Athletic Association. A college drama with a football hero, inspired by College Widow, features local talent and student body, with Haughey's orchestra providing music. Curtain at 9 o'clock. see The Varsity Girl and the Georgia Auburn game tomorrow night.
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Athenian Honored by Odd Fellows in Savannah
At the Savannah session of the grand lodge of Odd Fellows Mr. James H. Dozier of this city was named grand warden. The chair is two steps from grand master and he is expected to become deputy grand master next session and then grand master in a later year. Dozier is among the most enthusiastic members of the order in the state and would bring distinction to the office if promoted.
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The
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
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Judge Thrasher Denies Aycock Counsel Claim
Judge B E Thrasher of Watkinsville visited the city and denied in strong terms the report that he was retained to defend Lon Aycock, jailed in Watkinsville on murder charges in the Holbrook case. The Banner published the rumor, which Thrasher called baseless and unauthorized. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised as bowel aides, sold locally by Pal mer, W J Smith, and Leon Pine Printing.
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Watkinsville
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F. M. Holbrook
Athens
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith and Leon
Georgia to Face Tech in Final Season Game in Atlanta
Tomorrow afternoon in Atlanta the Georgia baseball team will play Tech for the last time this season. The squad leaves on the early morning train and is confident of a strong showing. Sullivan’s arm is in good shape and he can pitch winning ball. Georgia aims to break Sewanee’s streak when the final game is played here on the 31st.
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Athens Rebekah Return From Savannah Session Today
Rebekah lodge members from Athens return today after attending the grand lodge session in Savannah. More than twenty ladies from the Athens lodge traveled to Savannah and enjoyed their time while gaining instruction in the order. The Athens Rebekah lodge is noted as one of the best and most enthusiastic in the state. The annual meeting of policy holders for the Southern Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the company office in Athens on Tuesday June 6th 1905 at 11 am.
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Athens
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Catholic Church Deaviges Sunday Mass Schedule Update
An informally worded notice notes Father Rapier will celebrate Mass Saturday at 7 30 am and Sunday at 9 30 am at a local Catholic church. The rest is an early 20th century advertisement style endorsement for Postum Coffee and Grape-Nuts claiming health benefits and weight gain. It cites Battle Creek Michigan and urges obtaining a booklet The Road to Wellville.
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Battle Creek
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