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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1913

Page

5

Confession Amplifies Cardui Benefits in Letter from Mrs Mae Reid

Mrs Mae Reid of this place says Cardui the woman’s tonic did her much good after suffering from severe stomach distress and gain of weight. She claims it helped restore appetite and improved her health, noting many letters from grateful users arriving at the office. The ad asserts Cardui’s ingredients aid the womanly constitution and invites others to try it via their druggist.

Mae Reid Cardus

Lodge Directory Me Vernon and Athens Fraternal Groups

Vernon lodge and multiple Greek fraternal bodies meet in Athens and nearby at Masonic Hall and Owl's Nest. regular meetings listed with nights, times, and officers. visiting members invited. note includes Knights of Pythias and Woodmen details.

ME Vernon Lodge A. M Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 Masonic Hall Max Joseph Building Clayton Street W. A. Capps W. M J. H. Dorsey Order of Owle Athens Owl's Nest P. H. Corbett EB. A. May St. Elmo Lodge K. of P St. Imo! Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Max Joseph Clayton and Wall Streets R. McDuffie C. C. T. H. Nickerson Geo. B. Davis Woodmen Hall Talmage Building

Browns Defeat Athletics to Halt 15-Game Win Streak

The St. Louis Browns trimmed the Philadelphia Athletics 5 to 2, ending their fifteen straight wins and adding another chapter to the Browns’ record of breaking opponents’ streaks. They previously disrupted pennant races in 1908 1910 1912 and 1913 by defeating the Naps Tigers and Walter Johnson among others.

St. Louis Browns Philadelphia Athletics Mackites Browns Athletics Naps Cleveland Tigers Detroit Southpaw Krause Walter Johnson Star Marquard

Rudolph A Sensation In Boston Braves Pitching

Dick Rudolph has emerged as Boston Braves standout in National League circles, praised by manager George Stallings for facing heavy hitters. His first Braves season follows stints with the Giants and a stellar 25 of 35 wins for Toronto in the International League.

Boston Dick Rudolph National League Baseball Braves George Stallings Rudolph Giants Minrors Toronto

kraenzlein to coach german athletes for olympic success

A. G C. Kraenzlein, famed Pennsylvania hurdler and long jumper, will soon be engaged by German authorities to coach athletic teams. An authority on hurdle racing, he won the 1900 Paris Olympic 60 meter, high and low hurdles. Mrs. Joel C. Weir and Misses Ellie and Catharine Weir of Ninety six South Carolina visit Mr. and Mrs. John B. Weir in this city.

A. G C. Kraenzlein University of Pennsylvania Kraenzlen Kraenzlein Joel C. Weir Ellie and Catharine Weir Ninety-six S. C Joel Weir John B. Weir Hill Street

LAJOIE MAY BE TRADED TO DETROIT OR CHICAGO

Cleveland veteran Larry Lajoie, deposed as regular second baseman by manager Joe Birmingham, may move to Chicago or Detroit. Rival managers Callahan and Jennings quarrel for the star infielder, who protests bench status and says he would quit rather than sit. Lajoie, a legendary infielder and hitter, has been in the game for seventeen seasons.

Detroit Chicago Cleveland Larry Lajoie Joe Birmingham Callahan Jennings Lajoie

Lajoie Bench Affects Tigers Trade Talk In 1910s

Detroit reportedly offered Sam Crawford or Bobby Veach for Larry Lajoie as manager Birmingham says benched due to broken hands causing slump. Lajoie batted .227 in 53 games and fielded .065 this season while big names like Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner figure in debates over who was the greatest.

Ager Birmingham Lajoie Detroit Sam Crawford Bobby Veacher Larry Jennings Ty Cobb Tigers Wagner

Ten Days Grace for Corporations in Athens Tax List

The announcement offers ten days grace for corporations in Athens to pay state taxes due Monday. This year’s taxes total 725 416 18 dollars, with about 500 000 already paid to the state treasury. A 1912 law shortened deadline to September 1, shifting payment so the state can more promptly pay school teachers.

Athens

Sunday Fire Destroys Six Room House on Third Street

The six room house of Ruby Justice on Third Street burned Sunday night near dark. Firefighters arrived promptly but could not save much as access was hindered by location. The owner, Ruby Justice, was present with no others inside. The origin of the fire is unknown.

Ruby Justice Third Street

TWO GEORGIA MEN IN MACON POLITICS

Two Macon political aspirants from Georgia, Augustin Daly and Wallace Miller, announce bids for municipal leadership. Daly seeks the new municipal court judgeship while Miller campaigns for Macon mayor with Bridges Smith and Arthur L. Dasher as rivals. Daly, 37, longtime Macon resident and former city recorder, studied at Georgetown and the University of Georgia. Miller, 30, Bibb county representative and University of Georgia alumnus, heads a growing family and has strong legislative backing.

Georgia Macon Augustin Daly Wallace Miller Bibb Georgetown University Mr. Daly Thalians New York Law School City Court of Daly L. D. Moore J. J. Burnett H. F. Stroheker Tulane Bibb County Miller Bridges Smith Arthur L. Dasher

Negro Barbecue and Ball Game in Athens

Yesterday the colored people held a large barbecue in East Athens. A reported scrap occurred but no one was under the influence of alcohol. A ball game between teams from this place and White Falls ended fifteen to fifteen in the eleventh inning when called due to darkness.

Athens

Ten Inning See Saw Game At Herty Field

Ten inning see saw baseball game at Herty Field ends tied 5 5 after ten. Funkenstein walks then Merritt Pound drives a two bagger to break the tie in the eleventh. Teams captained by Jack Allen and Arthur Cox nearly evenly matched. four games remain with expected clashes. Lineups listed including Allen Cox Hodgson Hodgson Sledge and others.

Jack Allen Arthur Cox Herty Field Funkenstein Merritt Pound Oar

Jones Family Returns From Long Auto Tour North

Walter H. Jones and family completed a five thousand mile auto trip with a 500 mile lake voyage. They traveled quietly through rural towns visiting Chicago Detroit Buffalo and New York. Mr Jones drove the entire journey without incident and the party greatly enjoyed the adventure.

MR. Jones Walter H. Jones Jones Chicago Detroit Buffalo New York

Miss Brumby Guest of Mrs Russell on University Heights

Miss Brumby of Washington DC visits as guest of Mrs W J Russell on University Heights. The brief social note identifies the association and location, highlighting an in-town visit.

Miss Brumby Washington, D. C W. J. Russell University Heights

Col Meldrim's Daughter Weds Yale Football Star

Miss Sophie Meldrim, daughter of General Peter Meldrim of Savannah, secretly married Yale football star Ted Coy in Asheville. The ceremony was quiet due to parental objections, and the union links a prominent Southern family, with Gen Meldrim a Georgia University trustee noted at the last commencement.

Col. Meldrim Yale Athens Sophie Meldrim Peter Meldrim Savannah Edward Harris Coy Ted” Coy Asheville Miss Meldrim South Gen. Meldrim University of Georgia

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Schofield Boilers Lodge Directory Keystone Royal Arch Masons O. H. Johnson H. P Fred T. Moon Sec Lodge Quarters Broad and Lumpkin Streets Joe L. Deadwyler E. R. Geo. H. Palmer B. R. Pickrell John Mappin Classic City Council W. O. W. Hall J. H. Wilson C. John Roberts American Press Association Larry Lajole Eation Sserrs Goodman H. Hodgson P. K. Cox A. Cox Lazenby Sledge Morris Hutcheson C. F. Hodgson C. Allen Pound Allen A. Hodgson C. Daniels Crane Rf. Cutler P. Hodgson P. Quillian Harvey Stovall Southern Mutual H. R. Palmer & Sons and Prince Ave. Pharmacy His Foley Shoneytar Gildren Pisgah J. G. Ellis Foleys H.R. Palmer & Sons State Normal School United States Commissioner of Education United States Jerem THE Athens Savings Bank M. Stern Prest. T Mell Deupree Hunnicutt Aaron Cohen G. A. Mell
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