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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1913
Page
5
A physician reports excellent results using Eckmans Alterative for tubercular neck glands and claims no operation was needed. Mrs Garvin of Idaho Falls swears she gained health and can work after treatment. The ad asserts effectiveness in various lung and throat conditions, notes absence of poisons or habit forming drugs, and invites readers to request a booklet from Eckman Laboratory.
The illness of Emperor Yoshihito sparks talk of succession with Hirohito Prince Michi as likely heir. At twelve, he would be the next ruler, though Japan mourns Matsuhito and coronation ceremonies await. Hirohito is the eldest son in a line with a complex parental royal arrangement.
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall Clayton St W A Capps W M J H Dorsey Sec. Athens Nest No 1460 OOO meets Fridays 8 30 pm at Owl's Nest Clayton St P H Corbett President E A May Sec. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday 8 at Max Joseph building C H Johnson H P Fred T Moon Sec. Athens BPOE 790 meets Wednesdays 8 45 at Broad and Lumpkin JOE L Deadwyler E R GEO H Palmer Sec. Glenn Lodge No 75 IOOF meets Tuesdays Odd Fellows Hall Clayton and Jackson H J Davis N G H L Garebold Rec Sec. Williams Lodge No 15 IOOF meets Mondays Odd Fellows Hall over Davison Nichols Co L W Cooper N G J A Mealor R S St Elmo Lodge K of P No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays 8 at Castle Hall Max Joseph building Clay ton and Wall S R McDuffie C C T H Nickerson K of R and S Geo B Davis Camp 292 WCW meets Wednesdays Woodmen Hall Clayton 8 pm first and third general business second and fourth drill Classic City Council No 315 UCT meets first and second Saturdays W O W Hall Clayton J H Wilson S C John Roberts Secretary
Pirates manager Fred Clarke defends his club amid a season of misfortunes and injuries. He blames a string of accidents and a batting slump for underperforming, noting some players fear failure while Claude Ritche is praised for staying calm in pressure moments. He denies dissension and argues fans’ disappointment rests with performance, not effort.
William Goldstein general manager of Capitol Woolen Mills arrived in Athens to assist local manager S H Zinberg in planning a major special inducement event for Athens men’s clothing. The opening date will be announced soon as the campaign tests the Athens market.
The Norman Field Players bring a 104th season week to Athens at the Colonial Theater starting Monday night September 8 offering The States Attorney and The Little Millionaire. The company enhances productions with special scenery electric effects and vaudeville between acts. Bert Leigh and Hazele Burgess star in The Little Millionaire while Cohan melodies drive the show.
Naomi Wells, recently elected English and history teacher at West Point High School, died Monday after swallowing carbolic acid in a personal crisis. She remained unconscious for more than twelve hours prior to death. Motive remains unknown. sealed farewell notes suggest hidden motives.
Indianapolis on September 2 saw several hundred delegates from nearly all states gather for the eighth annual convention of the National Federation of Post Office Clerks. The opening session included greetings exchanges and officer annual reports as three days of sessions begin.
The Majestic showcases Foxy Grandpa today and tomorrow with a new bill. Friday and Saturday also feature a change. Lester Players win praise from all patrons for a strong show. Yesterday and Monday offered comparable value to winter programs at higher prices. Matinee at 4:15, shows at 8:15 and 9:45 tonight and tomorrow.
Mr and Mrs C I Hood and children traveled from Commerce to Athens yesterday afternoon to visit friends. They returned just before the shower. The Commerce banker and fruit grower arrived in his new Pierce-Arrow vehicle during the excursion.
Monday Sept 15 opens regular season for piano and voice with bi monthly recitals. Duos trios quartets and sextets planned. Old and new pupils urged to see by Sept 10 to start Monday 15. A class for two weekly sessions for young ladies to study choral parts is planned. Accompanist provided. Phone 765 131 Grady Ave wed fri sun.
Omaha to host July 21 to 27 clay court national championships at Otisha Field Club. top players from California New York Texas Nebraska Missouri Illinois Pennsylvania and other states expected to compete for singles and doubles titles. notable entrants include Gustave Touchard of New York with PLTT Hackett last year’s doubles champions, plus Missouri’s Jack Cant and Nebraska’s Harry Koch among a large local delegation.
An advertisement touts Eckman’s Alterative as a cure for lingering lung diseases following pneumonia and tuberculosis. A sworn testimonial from Reilly reports weight gain and recovery after using the remedy since September 16, 1907, claiming it saved him from a hopeless condition. The notice urges readers to consult Eckman Laboratory in Philadelphia for evidence and mentions availability from leading druggists.
Former Queen Liliuokalani turned seventy five today and hosted a formal reception attended by American and Hawaiian officials and thousands of native Hawaiians. Also in Kentucky, the State Council of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics opened its annual session in Jackson with about five hundred delegates.
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