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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1911

Page

5

Community lodge notices list meetings around Athens area

Directory style item lists regular meetings for Mt Vernon Lodge 22 F and A M Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias Athens B P O E No 790 Williams Lodge No 15 I C O G Oliver Encampment No 14 Geo B Davis Camp 292 W O W Glenn Lodge No 76 J O O F and Owl's Nest No 146 0 C C with venues at Max Joseph building Clayton Street and nearby Odd Fellows Hall and Castle Hall meeting weekly on various nights all inviting qualified brethren and visiting members to attend.

Mt. Vernon Lodge Mt Vernon Lodge No. 22 A. M Masonic Hall Max Joseph Building Clayton Street W. A. Capps W. M Clare D. Heidler Keystone Royal Arch Masons Max Joseph St. Elmo Lodge K. of P Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Clayton and Wall Streets J. B. Gamble C. C. T. H. Nickerson Geo. B. Davis Odd Fellows Hall Jackson and Clayton Streets Soverigns J. D. Severns C. C C, Denny Glenn Lodge Odd Feltowa Hall Jackson Streets Barold Tuce Garebol Order of Owle Athens 0.C.C Owl'a Nest Clayton St John Mappin P. &, Corbett

Train Schedules and City Time for Athens Georgia

Athens city time rail timetable lists Central of Georgia Seaboard Air Line Southern and Georgia railroads with departures from Athens including morning and afternoon options to Macon and other points. It notes some trains do not run north of Athens and provides Sunday schedules for Gainesville Midland services.

Vtere Fer Central OF Georgia R. R Macon Seaboard Air Line Athens Southern

Death of Capt. William D. O’Farrell in Athens

News reached Oglethorpe and Athens on Tuesday of the death of Capt. William D. O’Farrell. He died at six o’clock the previous evening at his niece Mrs. H J Rowe’s home in Athens after weeks of illness. A respected city leader, he served Athens as mayor, alderman, and a chamber of commerce member, leaving a lasting loss to relatives and friends.

Oglethorpe William D. O'Farrell H. J. Rowe Athens Mny Chamber of Commerce

Taft to Visit Missouri on Saturday During Present Tour

President Taft will spend Saturday in Missouri with stops planned at Moberly and Sedalia. He will continue to Kansas City later in the afternoon and depart for Omaha before midnight.

Kansas City Tafts Missouri Moberly Sedalia Omaha

Big Teams to Start Season in East Football Opener

New York date notes the launch of the eastern college football season with Yale facing Holy Cross in New Haven Harvard meeting Bates in Cambridge Princeton hosting Stevens at home Pennsylvania versus Gettysburg at Franklin Field Brown vs New Hampshire at Providence and Cornell meeting Colgate while Carlisle Indians open against Dickinson continuing early schedules

New York Yale Holy Cross New Haven Harvard Bates Cambridge Princeton Stevens Pennsylvania Gettysburg Franklinfield Brown New Hampshire State Providence Cornell Carlisle Indians Ithaca Colgate Indians Dickinson

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Promoted for Colds

Colds must be treated promptly to prevent weakness and serious infections. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is urged for coughs colds croup whooping cough bronchitis and throat chest and lung ailments. Sold by all druggists.

Shreveport Rate Case For Texas Freight Rates

The Louisiana Railroad Commission asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to equalize Texas and Shreveport freight rates. Texas railroads and the Texas railroad commission defend, arguing either rise of Texas rates or reduction of interstate rates to Texas levels. The decision could shift Louisiana Texas shipping competition.

New Orleans Shreveport Louisiana Railroad Commission Louisiana Texas Interstate Commerce Commission Texas Railroads Texas Railroad Commission

Foley Kidney Pills Advert Claim

A vintage advertisement urges readers to take Foley Kidney Pills before reaching physical limit, promising quick action and relief for backache nervousness rheumatism and kidney bladder urinary troubles with sale through druggists.

Foley Ant

New Bishop of Arkansas Consecrated in Trinity Cathedral

The Rev James Ridout Winchester was consecrated bishop of the Protestant diocese of Arkansas at Trinity Cathedral Little Rock in a large ceremony with bishops clergy and laity present Bishop Tuttle of St Louis presided The text also includes an advertisement for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil for bowel complaints in children.

Little Rock Ark James Ridout Winchester Arkansas Trinity Cathedral Tuttle St. Louis Chamberlain

Work Day for Georgia Orphans Brightens State Aid

The North Georgia article urges a statewide Work Day to fund Georgia orphans homes. It highlights the program's origins in the south, notes George Milledge’s landmark gift to University of Georgia, and calls on every man, woman, and child to donate proceeds from that day’s labor to support orphans, schools, hospitals, and facilities. The piece recalls Aesop and emphasizes moral duty, with estimates of over 300000 dollars needed for about 3000 beneficiaries annually.

South Georgia Savannah Bill Arp Walter G. Cooper Atlanta Paul Cooper Rome University of Georgia Athens Bethesda John Milledge Aesop

Doan’s Kidney Pills Praise From Athens Resident

Mrs Glennie Marlow of Athens Georgia testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills cured her seven year old daughter of a severe kidney complaint and restored health. She recounts the child’s long illness starting at age two, the grave weakness, and steady improvement after using the remedy. The statement adds the mother also found relief and endorses the product. For sale by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents priced 50 cents. Remember the name Doan’s.

Athens Dean Glennie Marlow S. Jackson St Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Maine Lifts Hunting Ban Ahead of Early Season

Bangor Maine September 29 Big game hunting ban to be lifted at midnight tomorrow. Hundreds of sportsmen are already in camp or en route to grounds. Guides report deer unusually plentiful this year.

Bangor Maine

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Bad Sores Quickly

A Freeville New York man, H J Barnum, suffered a long fever sore. After using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve it healed with hardly a scar. The ad claims it also heals burns boils eczema cuts bruises swellings piles and more. Sold for 25 cents by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.

H. J. Barnum Freeville N. Y Bucklen W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Merger of Cable Firms Involves Western Union Lease

London September 29 stockholders of the Anglo American Cable and Direct United States Cable companies approved leasing their firms to the Western Union Telegraph Company. The plan would unify eight cables of the three firms under Western Union control, with operations linked to the land line system.

London Anglo-American Cable Direct United States Cable Western Union Telegraph Companies Western Union Land System

Free Book On Piles And Internal Cure

Questions about the cause of piles and whether cures are internal or external are addressed in a booklet offered free by Dr J. Leonhardt Co Buffalo New York or H R Palmer & Sons. They also sell Hemroid at one dollar per large bottle with guarantee, available at drug stores.

Dr. J. 3 Leonhardt Dr. Leonhardt Co Buffalo N. Y H. R. Palmer & Sons

Comiskey Field Day Attracts Minor League Stars

Chicago hosts Comiskey field day at the American League park with minor league stars traveling from across the region. The event features ball-throw and baserunning stunts and is likely to draw large crowds. Chicago and New York National League teams along with the Chicago Americans are expected to be represented, though most competitors come from midwestern leagues.

Chicago Ill New York Chicago Americans Middle West

No Need to Stop Work Says Electric Bitters

A testimonial style notice claims electric bitters restore tone strength and vigor when health falters. It urges readers not to stop work and promises first dose relief with full bottle satisfaction guarantee. Available for 50 cents at W. J. Smith & Gro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

W. J. Smith & Gro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Taft in Des Moines Parade and Address in Iowa City

President Taft was warmly welcomed in Des Moines Iowa as he attended a civic parade. He was hosted by the state and city at the Grant Club for breakfast and later spoke at the Coliseum in a public address.

Des Moines Taft Grant Club

Not a Word of Scandal Recommends New Life Pills

A Manville Wyoming neighbor recalls Mrs W P Spaugh praising Dr Kings New Life Pills for kidney trouble and renewed health. The ad asserts stomach liver and kidney relief at 25 cents, available at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.

W. P. Spaugh Manville Wyo

Death of Two Athens Leaders Shakes Classic City

Athens mourns as Captains J. J. C. McMahan and W. D. O’Farrell die. McMahan, a respected businessman and former mayor who guided Georgia policy, was trusted by all. O’Farrell, famed political strategist and former alderman, guided campaigns and civic life with selfless leadership. Both men left hundreds of friends in Jackson County.

Athens J. J. C. McMahan W. D. O'Farrell Georgia Jackson County

Boston Ancient and Honorable Artillery on Bermuda trip

The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston departed Boston today for a week long visit to Bermuda. They will be entertained by British military and civil officials during the trip.

Boston Mass Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Bermuda

Wisconsin historians meet at Prairie du Chien

Prairie du Chien Wisconsin hosts the annual meeting of the Wisconsin State Historical and Archaeological Society for two days. Visitors tour Fort Crawford Astor trading post and other historic sites following an informal morning gathering and afternoon excursions through the area.

Prairie du Chien Wis Prairie du Chein Northwest Wisconsin State Historical and Archaeological Society Fort Crawford Astor Trading Post

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Still Best Remedy

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound remains the top household remedy for all coughs and colds for children and adults. It helps prevent serious results from a cold and is sold only as the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar Compound by druggists.

Foley

Jackson County Installs New Militia District 1704

Governor Hoke Smith orders a new militia district in Jackson County designated as No 1704 with metes and bounds. Another district 1690 was laid out at Talmo, per commissioner proceedings and law. Secretary M Hitch records the executive action establishing the district in the minutes.

Talmo Jackson Executive Department Hoke Smith M. Hitch Fexec

The Late Capt. O Farrell Of This City

The Winder News presents a column on the life and death of Captain W D O Farrell of this city. He died at his niece's home in Athens last Monday afternoon and was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon. He was a well known and beloved figure in local Democratic circles across the county district and state.

The Winder News Capt. O'Farrell W. D. O'Farrell Athens Secon O'Farrell

Kentucky WCTU Hears Delegates At Hopkinsville

White ribboned delegates from across Kentucky gather in Hopkinsville for the annual Kentucky Womans Christian Temperance Union convention. Welcome demonstration opens the event, with sessions planned through next Tuesday. A sprained ankle typically disables a man for weeks, but Chamberlains Liniment may ease recovery in two to four days with proper directions.

Hopkinsville Kentucky Organization of the Womens’ Christian Temperance Union Chamberlain

Notes From The Labor World Report

Labor world notes describe wage patterns in China Japan and India with low daily earnings. Union membership changes in Los Angeles Minnesota and Scotland are reported along with strikes and legal rulings on the eight hour law for women. The piece covers the padrone system Greek bootblacks Detroit renter farmers in Texas and timber workers disputes in Louisiana and Texas with plant shutdowns and peonage concerns.

The Way of It Parade Banter in Washington Star

Two men watch a parade and jokingly discuss belonging to something, one longing for a chance to march while the other boasts of guiding the nation through forty years of political processions. A passing woman mutters for the laurels.

Washington Star

Former Yale Stars Aid Eli Aquad Coaching Effort

Former Yale stars are returning to New Haven to assist in coaching the Eli aquad, lending their experience to the program as it prepares for upcoming competitions.

Yale New Haven Eli Aquad

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A. J. Carter H. P Fred T. Moon Sec'y Lodge Quarters Broad and Lumpkin Streets H. Carithers E. R. Geo. H. Palmer Sec’y Oliver Odd Fellowa Davison-Nicholson Co G. A. Tucker C. P. J. A. Meealor Georgia Railroad Gainesville Midland State OF Missouri East Tennessee Knoxville Tennessee Charles' Ston Robert Emmet Charleston Comiskey Field Iowa Capital City Jackson Herald Wisconsin Kentucky China Linotype Tokio Japan India International Metal Polishers Buffers Platers Brass and Silver Workers’ Union Sas San Francisco Labor Council Cascade County Trades and Labor Assembly of Montana Los Angeles Labor Council Los Angeles Minenesota Associated Iron Molders of Scotland Detroit Waco Washington Superior Court John F. Main Seattle Brotherhood of Timber Workers Southern Sawmill Operators’ Association
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