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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1912

Page

3

Georgia grid prepares stronger lineup for Citadel clash

Georgia plans a reinforced starting unit against Citadel led by Parrish Bowden end Malone Harrell tackle Lucas Peacock guard Henderson center Wheatley fullback McWorter right half Paddock left half Covington quarterback. Sancken sprained ankle may sit out. Georgia aims to fix run defense after Chattanooga scrimmage.

Georgila Citadel Chattanooga Parrish Bowden Malone Harrell Lucas Peacock Henderson Wheatley McWobrter Paddock Covington Sancken

Two Elberton Citizens Killed by Falling Trees

Special to the Banner Elberton Ga Oct 9 two accidental deaths occurred in Elbert county from falling trees or limbs In Flatwoods Jack Dixon a 48 year old unmarried farmer was killed while possum hunting A limb struck him from a fallen tree He died within minutes His body was buried at Bethlehem church Dixon’s parents lived with him Alexander Burden about 55 was fatally struck by a dead tree limb while cutting stove wood He lived with his sister near Harper Ga and was never married.

Elberton Elbert Jack Dixon Flatwoods Mr. Dixon Dixon Andrew Dixon Bethlehem Alexander” Burden Burden Old Home Place Harper

TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN VISIBLE IN SOUTHERN FLORIDA

A total solar eclipse is forecast tomorrow with southern Florida likely to see a partial view. Observers and astronomers, including teams from America and Europe, will study the two minute total phase and the sun's corona from locations near Rio de Janeiro and across South Africa.

Florida Washington, D. C United States Canada Old Sol South Africa Quito Ecuador Rio Janeiro Brazil America Europe

Canadian Charities Hold Conference in Montreal

Montreal hosts the Canadian Conference of Charities and Corrections opening in connection with the Child Welfare Exhibition. Speakers from Canada and the United States discuss public charities delinquency mental defectives families health housing and education over several days as the sun is hidden by the moon.

Montreal Confrence of Charities and Correction United States Canada

Syrup of Figs Marketed to Elderly as Gentle Laxative

An advertisement targets older readers urging them to choose Syrup of Figs and Senna over calomel and cathartics. It describes the product as gentle, natural, and effective for a sluggish liver and bowels, promising a thorough cleanse by morning without gripe or weakness. It warns to insist on the genuine California Fig Syrup Company label.

California Fig Syrup Company

Al G Field Greater Minstrels on Tour at Colonial

The Al G Field Greater Minstrels opened at Palmer's and booked strong box office. The 27 year old act promises new program with mechanical tricks including a volcano eruption and Panama Canal scene plus a special train tour and Gold Band novelty. The Colonial engagement runs Saturday night.

al G. Field Greater Minstrels Palmer’s al G. Field Field Panama Canal

Trustees Sale of Webb & Crawford Co. assets in Athens Ga

By order of Hon Frank L Upson Trustee of Webb & Crawford Company bankrupt bids invited for stock of groceries notes and accounts office furniture and storehouse on Central of Georgia tracks in Athens Georgia Bids to run to 12 noon October 19 1912 Separate bids for stock and furniture appraised values stated Goods and notes totals plus storehouse lease transfer details and going concern status highlighted Terms cash with right to reject bids Information or inspection via Trustee Frank C Shackelford Athens Ga.

Frank L. Upson Webb & Crawford Company Central of Georgia Railway Company Athens Georgia Central of Georgia Railway Frank C. Shackelford Athens, Ga

Rhode Island Democrats Hold State Convention

Providence Oct 9 Rhode Island Democrats gear up for a state convention to name candidates for president and governor and other state officers. Preceding the convention are selections for congress with talk of a possible Democrat Progressive fusion to win the General Assembly, but no steps expected. Theodore Francia Green emerges as leading governor candidate, an longtime Providence attorney and Brown University trustee.

Providence R. L Rhode Island Congress Progressive Party General Assembly Theodore Francia Green Green Brown University

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised For Boy’s Ulcer Cure

A North Carolina father recalls his 14 year old son facing a leg amputation from a severe ulcer after a bruise. He credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, used on a single box, with curing the boy. The salve is sold for 25 cents by W. J. Smith Bros. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

D.¥. Howard Aquone N. C W. J.smith Bros. H.R. Palmer & Sons

Noted Blind Educator Sir Francis Campbell Turns Eighty

Sir Francis J. Campbell, renowned blind educator and longtime head of the Royal College and Academy of Music for the Blind, celebrates his eightieth birthday. A native of the United States, he previously built his reputation at the Perkins Institution in Boston before moving to England in 1870.

London Francis J. Campbell Royal College and Academy of Music For the Sir Francis Royal Normal College United States Perkins Institution Boston England

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