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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
6
W F Dorsey announces for mayor of Athens subject to democratic primary. Vincent Mathews announces for the office of alderman of the Second ward subject to the primary action. The notices appear as formal candidacy declarations from local political hopefuls.
Aldermanic contest in the Third ward proceeds under the review or guidance of H P Hinton. Voters await official guidance as the process moves toward a decision. Local officials and residents monitor the outcome and its impact on ward representation.
W F Dobbs announces candidacy from the Athens Third ward in the Democratic primary process. The statement signals intent to seek nomination subject to party action.
Hugh H. Gordon announces candidacy for reelection to the office of alderman of the Fourth ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
Mt Vernon lodge circles list regular Thursday meetings at Masonic Hall Clayton Street. Owls Athens Nest meets Fridays at 8:30 p m. Williams IOOF meets Mondays in Max Joseph Building. Keystone Royal Arch Masons meet third Tuesday at 8. Athens BPOE No 79 meets Wednesdays 8:30. Glenn IOOF No 75 meets Tuesdays in Odd Fellows Hall. Elmo K P Knights meet Mondays 8 at Castle Hall Max Joseph Building. Classic City UCT No 315 meets first two Saturdays in W O W Hall. Geo B Davis Camp 292 meets Wednesdays in Woodmen Hall Max Joseph Building.
The forty ninth annual convention of the Association of Protestant Teachers of Quebec opened in Sherbrooke with officials welcoming visiting teachers. The assembly hall was filled, and the convention runs through the week ending with a visit to Bishop's College Lennoxville.
Commerce Georgia hosts a three act comedy drama titled Hearts and Diamonds at the Ellida Theater on October 17 to benefit the Ladies Aid Society of the Commerce Presbyterian church. The cast includes Bernice Halstead Erin Holder and Inez Gray among others with a plot of romance, suspense and arrests ending happily.
New Orleans homed the National Grain Dealers Association as it closed its annual convention after a landmark session. Delegates and their families totaled over 1400 as measures to standardize grain grading were adopted to streamline trade and add convenience for business.
An advertisement touts Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment as penetrating all skin pores to clear impurities and stop itching instantly. It guarantees speedy healing of eczema rashes ringworm and other eruptions and cites 50 Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis as sources.
The Red and Black reports Georgia graduates excel across Columbia and Harvard Law Reviews with editors from the University of Georgia. Alumni hold key posts at Johns Hopkins in mathematics and other fields, while the state’s pharmacy class achieved full credentialing.
New York reports Jews worldwide mark Succoth beginning today a week long festival ending the autumn holiday cycle. The feast recalls Israelite wilderness dwelling with booths of branches and foliage and also serves as harvest thanksgiving in many traditions. Orthodox families set up bowers for prayers of gratitude.
New Orleans reports Buky James Nolte Moss Point Miss seeks navy enlistment but an obscene tattoo of September Mern on his chest leads a surgeon to refuse pass. Nolte appeals and a district inspector review looms as decision nears.
Athens attends a talk by veteran naturalist John Burroughs hosted by University of Georgia official DeLoach. Burroughs tour includes photos of Georgia woods and notes on his forthcoming works and recent releases.
In foreign markets you face top goods from across lands. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is popular there for coughs and colds as the best. For sale by all dealers.
Charlottesville Va Oct 16 The best team I ever saw at Virginia at this time of year says Billy Gloth while coaching the line men on Lambeth Field. Coleman and Brown at center on first and second teams receive special attention. Creekmore returns as a center candidate. Second and third teams scrimmage about half an hour producing one touchdown by Hall. Knox Walker moves to backfield with Leovy improving as end on the third team.
Ad promotes Chamberlain's Table as a remedy to dull appetite and weak digestion. Claims to strengthen the stomach and provide relief for meal time. Sold by all dealer outlets.
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