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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1912

Page

6

Truth About God and Life Pamphlet Stirs Athens Revival

In Athens a revival prompts wide attention to a four page monthly pamphlet titled The Truth About God and Life published by the Church of Humanity at Great Bend Kansas. The piece argues no real God or soul exists and promotes Kerr's Discoveries through a church charter with over 300 members in the United States.

God Church of Humanity Athens Great Bend Kansas Jesus Kerr Heaven Hell United States Ernest Heckel A. Kerr Purgatory Kerrs Nature

Third Party Has No standing in Mass election

Boston voters head to the polls as Mass Republicans and Democrats contest the gubernatorial nomination and county offices. A new third party is deemed to have no standing for the primaries under state law, with nominations by ten. The governor race pits Joseph Walker against Uncle Ezra. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised at local firms.

Third Party Mass Boston Massachusettts Joseph Walker Ezra

Southern Railway Organizes Field Agents in Georgia

The Southern Railway department of farm improvements names three field agents in Georgia George Reese of Atlanta B E Wolff of Macon and T E Waldrup of Valdosta to aid farmers along Georgia lines including the Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Augusta Southern Railroad and Tallulah Falls Railway. The program headed by T O Plunkett aims to boost yields using expert agricultural methods at no charge to farmers. President Finley says higher farm yields will raise railway traffic and justify the program’s costs.

Department of Southern Railway System Georgia George Reese Atlanta B. E. Wolff Macon T. E. Waldrup Valdosta Georgia Southern and Florida Railway Augusta Southern Railroad Tallulah Falls Southern Railway T. O. Plunkett Finley

Remorse for Man Who Killed His Best Friend

Atlanta police officer J W Camp sat in his cell all day Sunday repeating I killed my best friend I had to kill my best friend He is charged with murder in the shooting of his roommate and longtime friend S A Belding Camp’s motives remain disputed with rumors of heavy drinking circulating but not yet substantiated by official inquiry

Atlanta J. W. Camp Camp A. Belding

Dudley Enters Ward One Aldermanic Race

A. G. Dudley announces candidacy for alderman in the First ward subject to Democratic primary action.

A. G. Dudley

Stovall Returns From East Talks With Wilson Men

Atlanta Sept. 23 Hon Pleasant A Stovall returns after days in close touch with Governor Wilson and Sedgord and New York figures just before the presidential Western tour. He notes southern leaders in charge of the campaign and reports support from McAdoo Daniels Ewing Vick and Ralph Smith at the national headquarters. Stovall a Chatham representative-elect is urged to run for speaker of the Georgia house but has not decided.

Atlanta Pleasant A. Stovall Georgia Wilson Sedgirt New York Stovall South W. G. McAdoo Marietta, Ga Josephus Daniels North Carolina Robert Ewing New Orleans Item W. W. Vick Ralph Smith Atlanta Journal National Democratic Chatham

Summer Colds Linked to Torpid Liver Prompts Remedy

An advertising notice explains that summer colds stem from a sluggish liver and congested blood. It promotes Jacobs' Liver Salt from Jacobs' Pharmacy Co. Atlanta, claiming quick, mild relief without gripes, and offers mail order with postage.

Jacobs’ Pharmacy Co Atlanta

Rice Institute Opens Its Doors in Houston Texas

The William M Rice Institute in Houston opened its doors for student reception marking the start of a new era for the college. Founded from a $10 000 endowment by William Marsh Rice the institute will hold a formal inauguration and dedication next month.

Houston Texas William M. Rice

Canadian Manufacturers Conclude Opening Convention

Ottawa hosts over 500 members of the Canadian Manufacturers Association for a three day annual convention focusing on prosperity and development of Canadian industries.

Ottawa Ont Canadian Manufacturers’ Association

Enmity Forgotten in Fight for Victory

Georgia voters rally behind the national presidential candidate as rival factions unite to back Wilson. Editorials from major Georgia papers and magazines express rare cross party support for the same candidate, highlighting a historic political unity. Also includes brief advertisements for Arnica Salve and Foley Kidney Pills with customer endorsements.

Commercial Executives Meet in Washington

In Washington D C on September 23 delegates from U S chambers of commerce boards of trade and commercial clubs gather for a three day convention of the American Association of Commercial Executives. The program includes sessions on industrial development and civic publicity and a Mount Vernon visit. An inserted note praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy with dealer endorsement.

Washington, D. C American Association of Commercial Executives Chambers of Commerce Boards of Trade and Commercial Clubs United States Mount Vernon

Mt Vernon Masonic and fraternal lodge directory

Lodge directory listing Mt Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M meets Thursdays at Masonic Hall. Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons meets every third Tuesday at 8 pm. Athens B P C Ej No 790 meets Wednesdays at 8 pm at lodge quarters. Williame Lodge No 15 I O O F meets Mondays at Fellows Hall. Athens Neat 1460 D O holds their request HK. Davis C T H NICKERSON Ki of R. & etc. Glenn Lodge No 75 I O O F meets Tuesdays at Fellows Hall. Oliver Encampment No 14 meets Fridays at Fellows Hall. Eld BeawRice, MBAUOR, Saribe.

Mt Vernon Lodge A. M No. 22 Masonic Hall Max W. A. Capps W. M Clare D. Heidler Keystone Chapel Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons Max Joseph Athens Lodge Quarters Corner Broad and Lumpkin Streets Dobbs BR B. Gho H. Palmer Sec’y Glenn Lodge Ode Fellows Hall Clayton Jackson Streets Oliver Gadl Fellows” Hall Davison-Nicholson W's Clayton Street EL BeawRice Mbauor Saribe

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