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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1914

Page

5

Election of Georgia Inde Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Officers

May 27 reports the election of Grand Lodge officers in Georgia with W B Sloan elected grand master C A Von Der Lieth re elected grand treasurer and T H Robertson named grand secretary The list notes past officers including M master W B Sloan grand secretary T H Robertson grand representative W S Coleman Cedartown and Dr L B Clarke Atlanta with J W Markham Macon as grand chaplain and others in the line.

Macon W. B. Sloan Head of Order Georgia C. A. von der Lieth Grand Lodge, Inde Odd Fellows of Ers C. A T. H. Robertson A. von der Walter Cedartown Savannah T. M. Haynes Gainesville Athens W. 8S Cole

Georgia cities clash for next Grand Encampment site

Grand marshal H R McClatchey of Rome, grand conductor J E Bodennaher of Decatur, grand guardian W A Slaton of Washington, and grand herald Buell Stark of Dalton, Rome, and Atlanta lead a heated bid as Atlanta and Rome battle to host the next Grand Encampment and Grand Lodge meeting, with rivals campaigning actively in a state convention clash.

Grand Marshall H. R. McClatchey Rome J. E. Bodenhamer Decatur Grand Guardian W. A. Slaton Washington Grand Herald Buell Stark Dalton Atlanta Georgia To Grand Lodge

Summer Camp For Athens Boys At Y M C A Site

Athens boys are urged to prepare for the YMCA summer camp trip to a new site near the Tallulah and Chatooga rivers two miles below their junction. Secretary Forbes will inspect the area praised for water and fishing, with the camp set for July, the second Wednesday to Tuesday 21, promising two weeks of outdoor freedom and nature.

Athens Y. M Co. A Forbes Southern Railroad Toccoa Tallulah River Chatooga River Fortess Missouri Hatooga

Woodpecker Returns to Synagogue Roof After Spring Hiatus

Thought Neighborhood records a beloved woodpecker reappearing after a fifteen year pattern of yearly spring drumming atop the Synagogue roof. Residents had feared the bird lost as weeks passed without its familiar message. Dr. Palmer and neighbors welcomed the return with relief as the woodpecker resumed its seasonal cue signaling the season’s turn and possible rain.

Henry Palmer

To Go Half Way Around World to See An Eclipse

Atlanta May 27 Professor William J Cole the eminent archeologist plans a trip to observe the total eclipse of the sun August 1 in Persia Russia or Scandinavia He will be accompanied by scientists from northern universities The 85 mile totality zone includes Kiel Trebizond Minsk Riga and Bitlis Kiel totality lasts two minutes 31 seconds He may stay abroad winter to continue Greek excavations The piece also notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy adv

Atlanta William J. Cole Stone Mountain Persia Russia Scandinavia Cole Europe Bitlis Trebizond Kiel Minsk Riga Balkans

MANY SOCIAL AFFAIRS AT EVERY TURN FOR MARSHALL IN ATLANTA

Vice President Thomas Riley Marshall, in Atlanta for a visit, is kept busy with three reception committees from the chamber of commerce, the Indiana Society of Atlanta, and a local college. He delivers an educational address to a crowded theater as Sen. Hoke Smith receives an ovation. The multiple entertainments include luncheons and auto rides, yet Marshall maintains his well known humor and enjoyment of the trip.

Atlanta Thomas Riley Marshall United States Washington Chamber of Commerce Indiana Society of Atlanta Theodore Roosevelt Marshall Hoke Smith

Dedication of Arnolds ville church by Rev Faust

Winder Georgia May 27 Rev W H Faust pastor of the Baptist church here returns from Arnolds ville where he preached the dedicatory sermon for the new church erected during Rev W M Coile of Winterville. Coile, known as the church building parson, assisted Faust in evangelistic meetings three years ago that added 105 new members to the church.

Winder W. H. Faust Arnoldsville W. M. Coile Winterville Georgia Faust Coile

Danger in delay kidney diseases threaten Athens people

Doan's Kidney Pills are recommended to protect health and prevent kidney trouble as symptoms such as backache headaches and swelling appear. Mrs. M Garrison of 732 S Thomas St testifies to relief from kidney symptoms after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y advert. Also sale event this afternoon at five o'clock with Dave Anderson Harry Hull or the Doziers at Talmadge.

Athens Bright Doan Uoan Garrison Foster-Milburn Co., Props Buffalo N. Y Adv Dave Anderson Harry Hull Doziers Talmadge Sale

Fol ey Kidney Pills Ad Promotes Kidney Health

An ad for Foley Kidney Pills from H.R. Palmer and Son features James C. Mell of the Fire Insurance Office over Athens Savings Bank Building. It claims kidney trouble causes swollen hands and feet and promotes the pills as tonic and restorative to normal kidney action.

James C. Mell Athens Savings Bank H.R. Palmer & Son

Clarke County Candidates Announce for Georgia Legislature

A cluster of Clarke County residents declare candidacy for Georgia's legislature and state offices in 1914, including A S J Stovall seeking senator, C H Arnold Jr for representative, J F Rhodes seeking re election, L C Brown, I H Gordon, H J Rowe and W J Speer for treasurer, all subject to the Democratic primary. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as a laxative and blood purifier accompany the public notice.

Georgia A. S. J. Stovall Elberton, Ga Clarke County General Assembly State of Georgia C. H. Arnold, JR Democratic Party J. F. Rhodes I. H. Gordon H. J. Rowe Coring W. J. Speer Dr. King

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C. F Frank Harwell B. Sloan the State Walter C. Goleman T H. Robertson Chamberlain Washington City Arnoldville Athens Railway & Electric Co Crucedale Greenhouse Lampkin Central OF Georgia New York Baltimore Boston Philadelphia B. R. Bloodworth College Ave Athens, Ga Tha. Aa L. C. Brown John Roberts Clayton St
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