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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1912

Page

7

Lodge Directory Listing Local Masonic Groups In Athens

Mt Vernon and Keystone Masons meet weekly in Max Joseph building Clayton St. Williams Lodge and Athens area orders host regular meetings with officers named. Owls Nest and Knights of Pythias sessions listed. Also synthetic piano method note and teachers at Metropolitan College of Music in New York.

Mt. Vernon Lodge Vernon Lodge A. M Masonic Hall Ma Joseph Building Clayton Street W. M. Capps W. M Clare D. Hhidler Keystone Chapel Keystone Chapter Royal Arc! Masons O’clork Lode Max Joseph St. Elmo Lodge K. of P St. Bim Lodge Knights of Pythia Castle Hall Clayton and Wall Albert Ross Parsons Kate Chittenden Metropolitan College of Music New York R. Lb. Ayres Emmanual Pope St

Predictions accurate on Atlanta primary race outcome

Special to the Banner reports that Atlanta’s city primary showed Woodward leading with Chambers second, Brown and Johnston trailing, and a second primary likely. Business groups push for Chambers amid tax increase talk, while Woodward faces accusations of city ring politics and a potential dark horse candidate is discussed.

Atlanta James G. Woodward Aldine Chambers George Brown Steve R. Johnston Woodward Chambers Robert F. Maddox Chamber

Syrup of Figs Promoted as Universal Child Cleanser

An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a safe, gentle laxative for children and adults. It claims to cleanse stomach liver and bowels without harm, featuring figs senna and aromatics and urging mothers to keep it on hand with full directions on the package. It advises asking druggists for the full name and cites the California Fig Syrup Co as producer.

California Fig Syrup Co

Bronze tablet marks site of Wisconsin's first capitol

Plateville Wisconsin October 7 a bronze memorial tablet was erected at Belmont marking the site of Wisconsin's first capitol. The effort was led by the Wisconsin State Federation of Women's Clubs.

Wisconsin Plateville Wis Belmont Wisconsin State Federation of Women’s Clubs

Eckman’s Alterative Claimed Effective for Lung Ailments

A testimonial letter from Edna Finzer asserts Eckman’s Alterative aided her recovery from tubercular pneumonia and bronchial issues after surgery. The note promotes the product’s claimed benefits for bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung troubles and urges readers to request recoveries and contact Eckman Laboratory Philadelphia for evidence and sales through druggists.

Eckman Savannah Br N. Y Brary's Hospital Ho Pata Riera Edna Finzer Eckman Phil

Al Field His Greater Minstrels On Tour At Colonial

The article notes Al Field and the Greater Minstrels visit the Colonial on Saturday Oct 12. Field, a veteran producer, has led minstrels since his twenties and is praised as the leading representative troupe with a celebrity company.

Daniel Frohman Abraham Erlanger Burnt Cork Charles Dillingham al. G. Field Field

Rheuma for Rheumatism Offers Quick Relief Plan

A vintage patent medicine ad promotes RHEUMA from H.R. Palmer & Sons claiming it cures rheumatism gout lumbago sciatica chronic neuralgia and kidney trouble by driving out uric acid. Includes a testimonial from P W Miller of Catawissa Pennsylvania dated November 12 1911 praising improved sleep and kidney function after three bottles.

H.R. Palmer & Sons P. W. Miller Catawissa

Kings Mountain Observes 132nd Battle Anniversary

In Kings Mountain North Carolina on October 7 a military parade and literary exercises marked the 132nd anniversary of the Battle of Kings Mountain. Judge Peter C. Pritchard of Asheville delivered the oration of the day.

Kings Mountain N. C Peter C. Pritchard Asheville

D D D Lotion Offered by Palmer & Sons Pharmacy

The ad promotes D D D Prescription medicine at 25¢ a bottle with a glossy guarantee. Palmer & Sons Pharmacy pledges a full size bottle if relief is not found, and warns that other druggists may offer inferior substitutes.

D.D.D

Boy Who Shot His Father Must Do Time

Hartwell Georgia October 7 The jury in the murder case of Robert Gray against his father Jnc A Gray returned a verdict of voluntary manslaughter in the commission of an unlawful act The shooting occurred May 28 1912 over a dispute about chickens scratching corn The case was hard fought with defense by J H Skelton and J N Worley Solicitor Brown was assisted by A G and Julian McCurry A motion for new trial has been filed.

Hartwell Robert Gray Jnc. A. Gray Gray J. H. Skelton J. N. Worley Brown A. G Julian McCurry

Y W C A Building Fund Appeal for Athens

The Y W C A asks supporters to pay outstanding notes at Athens Savings Bank to aid the building fund for a new facility on Hancock avenue and Pulaski street. Collectors are active, and prompt payment is requested to help the small and young South Atlantic association meet needs of its young women.

Building Fund Committee Athens Savings Bank Hancock Avenue Pulaski Street Athens South Atlantic

One Dose Diapepsin Eases Indigestion Fast

An ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid, harmless remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims quick relief from sour, gassy stomachs and undigested food, with a large fifty cent case available at drug stores.

Pape

Bonds for Sale in Athens Bank Seeks Investors

The Athens Savings Bank offers for sale sixteen thousand dollars in city county state and railway electric bonds. Denominations are one thousand dollars and the issuers include the City of Athens Clarke County Georgia and the Athens Railway and Electric Co. Investors should see Mr Myer Stern or Mr G A Mell at the bank.

The Athens Savings Bank Athens Clarke State of Georgia Athens Railway and Electric Co Myer Stern G. A. Mell

Georgia Society seeks homes for homeless children

The Georgia Children's Home Society seeks families to adopt or temporarily foster its homeless children. Homes will be carefully supervised by society agents, with adoption possible after a suitable period to ensure the child fits. Some cases may include a small temporary board payment. Address inquiries to Robert B. McCord State Superintendent in Atlanta.

Georgia Children's Home Society Georgia Robert B. M'Cord Gould Building City Hall Atlanta Savannah Annes

Ratifying Amendments Has Become Second Nature in Georgia

Georgia voters ratified five constitutional amendments by sizable majorities, with only slight variability. The borrowing power increase for the governor drew strong opposition yet passed. two amendments drew the smallest votes. Voters also favored changes to school funding, Bleckley County creation, and abolition of city justice courts, as seven amendments are now on the record for the year.

Atlanta Georgia Bibb Hoke Hoke Smith Bleckley Pulaski Cochran Weinekey Tribase Hail

Prima Donna Ada Meade Collects Bracelets at Madame Sherry

Ada Meade, the popular prima donna of the Madame Sherry company, does not wear rings but collects bracelets and hoops. Her passion covers hundreds of pieces, including diamonds and rubies, with old Egyptian and Indian workmanship among the designs. She plans to appear at the Colonia on Phureday evening.

Sherry Ada Meade Madame New York Fanig Fui Pia Ant 1 Miss Meade Phureday

Baseball Notes Highlight Early Season Standings

The Boston Red Sox have six to the Giants five in 400 class. Manager Joe Birmingham of the Cleveland team is the youngest major league skipper at 28. Bresnahan and Lee Magge of the St. Louis Cardinals show form. Chicago Cubs sign Mike Heckinger from Racine Wisconsin after a .312 season in the Wisconsin-Illinois League.

Rene Weve Seaswe Boston Red Sox Giants Joe Birmingham Cleveland Bresnahan Lee Magee St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Mike Heckinger Racine Wis

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