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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1911

Page

3

Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Meeting Dates Set in Athens

Prof Jarnigan announces the Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association meeting to be held January 16 and 17, 1912 at the agricultural college in Athens. The following day January 18 the Georgia breeders meet, with concurrent sessions of the State Horticultural Society. Delegates will hear papers on dairy breeds and hogs, with practical farmer experiences to follow. attendance expected statewide. Hotel accommodations can be secured by writing Milton P. Jarnagan, secretary.

Georgia Dairy and Live’ Stock Association Athens Agricultural College Georgia Breeders’ Association State Horticultural Society Martinns Delage Georgia Georgia Dairy and Milton P. Jarnagan

Palmer & Sons Promote HYOMEL for Catarrh Remedy

H. A. Palmer and Sons advertise HYOMEL as a guaranteed cure for catarrh with a money back offer. An inhaler costs 60 cents, or complete HYOMEL outfit with inhaler is $1.00. They claim relief in five minutes and progressive results over a week and promise permanent relief after another week.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

Gotch to meet Munro for international title in Kansas City

World wrestling champion Gotch and Alec Munro of Britain headline a Missouri Athletic Club bout in Kansas City to vie for the international title. The match, staged under catch-as-catch-can style, carries a guaranteed purse of 10,000 dollars with 75 percent to the winner.

Kanets City Pfrink Gotch Alec Munro Missouri Athletic Club Somme Teat Munro Gotch George Hackenschmidt Thei Gétch

Stockholm California Convention Draws Over Thousand Educators

More than a thousand visitors attend the annual convention of the State Teachers Association in Stockholm California. Educators from varied regions participate in meetings of several allied groups. Proceedings began and will continue through the end of the week with discussions on conservation and related topics led by prominent ladies.

Stockholm Cal Der Perp Teachers’ Association Moet

Miss Clara Barton Red Cross Fame Fades on Birthday

Washington December 25 Miss Clara Barton famed worldwide for Red Cross work marks her ninetieth birthday at Glen Echo Maryland. Health fragile plans for celebration abandoned as friends visit and recall her long career from schoolteacher to founder of free hospitals, nurse in Civil War, and first Red Cross president.

Washington, D. C Clara Barton Ned Cross Glen Echo Miss Barton America Oxford Maso Stephen Barton Anthony Wayne Bordentown N. J Washington Worcester Maia Virginia James Europe Straussburg Paris American Association of the Red Cross Miss Berton Enogh

Goats Victory: Washerwomen Over Owls In One-Sided Show

In a YMCA double header the Goats crushed the Owls 52 to 10 led by Erwin A with 38 points. Washerwomen beat Kids 32 to 25 as Cohen scored 12. Next Friday features Washerwomen vs Goats and Kids vs Owls in two key rematches.

Young Men's Christian Association Goats Owls Erwin Goata O'Farrell Cohen Wooster von Merean Rawson Rubenstein Dorsey Rogers Flannigen Weatherly Chandler Heidler Lamkin Tuck Fowler Cheney Tibbetts Cobb Casey Acme

Canadian hockey season to open in Canada

Montreal Der. 26. Everything is in readiness for the opening contests tomorrow night of what promises to be the most notable season of professional hockey since the sport became the leading winter pastime in Canada. The National Hockey Association has prepared an unusually long schedule for the season and as the various teams appear to be well matched some keen competition is in prospect.

Montreal Canada National Hockey Association

Flynn and Capon Ready for Ten-Round Contest

Flyyn and Capon finished training in Galt Lake City Utah for their ten round fight at Joam club tomorrow night. Both boxers are in excellent condition and attract lively interest from boxing fans. The bout features two top lightweights regarded as clever and exciting.

Galt Lake City Utah Jim Flynn Tony Capon Joam Club Fyan Capon

Music Teachers Nation Convention Opens In Ann Arbor

Special report from Ann Arbor Mich December 26 The Music Teachers National Association begins its four day annual convention with sessions on a broad range of topics Peter K Lutkin of Northwestern presiding and speakers including Laula A Coerne of Wisconsin Max Meyer of Missouri Harry D Hutchins and Robert M Wenley of Michigan listed among participants

Ann Arbor Mich Music Teachers’ National Association Peter K. Lutkin Northwestern University Laula A. Coerne University of Wisconsin Max Meyer

Osborn and Anthony Wed in Statham Social Event

Miss Annie Glenn Osborn and Mr Foster Anthony were married Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr W H Edgar in Statham Georgia The couple are popular locals The groom moved to Statham from Oglethorpe with his family and is in business here The bride previously lived in Oconee County and is noted as a leading young woman of Jackson County whose family had relocated here some time ago

Statham Annie Glenn Osborn Foster Anthony W. H. Edgar Oglethorpe Oconee County Jackson County Oconee

Card of Thanks for Miss Annie Epps

Miss Annie Epps thanks friends and relatives for kind favors during illness at Pulaski street. They moved her to her niece on Oconee street, No. 287, where she is cared for and improving and invites friends to visit.

Annie Epps Pulaski Street Nerce Oconee” Street

Alarm at Night Warns of Croup Cough Remedy Endorsed

An alarm at night that strikes terror to the household is the croup cough. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is recommended by H. W. Casselman of Canton New York as a lifesaver for troubled children. Also advised is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for winter exposure and chilly feet, with sale by all druggists or dealers.

Foley H. W. Casselmann Canton N.Y Poley Chamberlain's Weiss Co

Richeson Jury Ready for Murder Trial Start

Boston Massachusetts December 26 A special juror venue was issued for the trial of Rev Clarence V T Richeson charged with the murder of Avis Linnell. About 250 men will be drawn for the January 13 start. Impaneling begins January 16 and bias concerns loom as jurors are selected. The death on October 14 involved cyanide poisoning.

Boston Mays Clarence V. T. Richeson Avis Linnell Massachusetts Avis Linnej

New Discovery credited with saving wife from deadly cough

O H Brown of Muscadine Alabama praises Dr King’s New Discovery for saving his wife from a severe bronchial illness. He claims she improved rapidly after using the remedy, endorsed as a sure cure for coughs colds and lung trouble with no opiates. The ads promote 50 cent and 1.00 bottles and free trial under local retailers.

O. H. Brown Muscadine Ala Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H.R Palmer & Sons

Brooks Chief Police Heads of Athens Departments 1912

The mayor and council elected L. B. Brooks as chief of police, named J. W. Barnett city engineer, F. Shackelford city attorney, and J. Barrow waterworks head among a broader roster. New hires included G. P. McClure, C. B. Craft, Allie Richards, to fill patrol and fire roles for 1912.

Athens J. Rowe Youngkin W. L. Wood J. W. Barnett F. C. Shackelford James Barrow L. E. Brooks G. W. McDorman CFA Cilcera E. H. Youngkin B. F. Woods J. 8 McKie H. N. Thomas R. J Pelton D. W. Hill J. W. Pant Police Department Fire Department G. P. McClure C. BL Craft Allie Richards L. B. Brooks G. C. Emerick Fred Seagraves C. B. Seagraves A. Saye R. H. Wier R. A. Burpee C. E. Craft J. T. Eberhart W T. Eberhart W. J. Brittain C. W. Hoard J. F. Short

Fletcher Seeks Unity Through Souths Recovery Volume

Senator Duncan U Fletcher presents President Taft with The Souths Physical Recovery volume bound in fulmorocco. The gift outlines a national contrast between 1861 and 1911 and calls for commerce and peace over strife, urging the Souths rising role in a broader national future.

Washington, D. C Duncan U. Fletcher Southern Commercial Congress Taft Congress Atlanta Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson George Westinghouse George W. Perking Nashville Duncan A. Fletcher Grovenor Dawe Clarence J. Owens Wslam H. Saunders Reatent Apd Taylor Lenant Burns Tennessee

Mr J T Stevens suffers second accident at mill

Old and well known citizen Mr Thomas J Stevens was found badly hurt at the foot of a stairway at the Southern Refining Company mill where he worked as night watchman. He had fallen during the night and required medical care at home in Raymond Ga. A chip was badly fractured and physicians attended him.

Southern fRefing Company Thomas J. Stevens Bernstein Brothers Hoyt Street Stevens Oconee Street

Dr Rothe Joins State College of Agriculture Faculty

Dr H H Rothe becomes a Georgia State College of Agriculture faculty member to head veterinary science and serum production for hog cholera prevention. He arrives from Ohio State University, brings bacteriology and serum therapy experience, and will begin work after a brief absence. Georgia funds for serum production are approved, with six weeks to two months before serum availability for farmers.

H. H. Rothe State College of Agriculture Georgia Rothe Ohio State University Hig Slaton Department of the School

Turnover Delayed all G M Trains

Trains on the Gainesville Midland Railway were slightly delayed yesterday due to an overturned box car on the track between Ocones Heights and Jefferson near Clarksboro. The delay ended quickly as one train transferred cars with another coming from Athens. The box car had run off Saturday on the Y line at Jefferson and was re-railed Monday.

Gainesville Midland Railway Clarksboro Ocones Heights Jefferson Gainesville Athens

Death of Wash Moore After Street Car Collision

Wash Moore, the elderly driver of the Georgian hotel bus, died from skull injuries sustained in a collision with a street car two weeks earlier. Officials had believed recovery possible a day or two before the death.

Wash Moore

Young Athens Boy Dislocates Hip During Holiday Visit

Yesterday morning at his aunt's Center home the fourteen year old James Ellson Bailey, son of Mr and Mrs W B Bailey, slipped on the porch and suffered a dislocated hip. He was reported doing fairly well last night and will be unable to walk for several days.

James Ellson Bailey 8.W. Bailey Gufferer

New Agency for Reforms Launched in Indianapolis

A new movement at the Indiana State Civic Union convention in Indianapolis launches to uplift time cases and curb abuses. It aims for social, moral reform through education, legislation and law enforcement, tackling issues like Sabbattination and international peace, per promoters.

Indianapolis Isd Tme Inita Ndbana State Civic Union

Athens Artist and Poet in Harper's Weekly Feature

In Harper's Weekly from New York, Athens Georgia is praised for artistic and literary talent. William C. Mears, son of Maria Hodgson of Athens, is Harper publications art editor and artist. his wife Hallie Hodgson is a poet. The issue highlights a verse by Hallie, a frontispiece depicting “Christmas Memories,” and a full page by Mears portraying Aunt Mariah George, an iconic elderly Black woman in Athens.

Harper's Weekly New York Athens Georgia Wm. C. Mears Maria Hodgson Migs Hallie Holgson Mears Harper Publications Wigglin Q Mansion Maria George Mr. Meare Mariah Aunt Mariah Mariah George

Hot Springs Liver Dut tons advertised in Athens drug store

H. R. Palmer & Sons promote Hot Springs Liver Suttons as a remedy for constipation inactive fever disordered stomach and bowel issues. The ad claims the pills are highly effective and comparable to the healing waters, priced at 85 cents with mail orders from Hot Springs Co Arkansas.

Palmer & Ong Hot Springs Duttons Athens Bex H.R. Palmer & Sons Hot Springs Co Ark

Beat on Earth verdict cited in quack remedy claim

A crude testimonial claims Foley's Honey and Tor Compound cured consumption in a wife, describing harsh symptoms and immediate relief after using the product. The text reads like a promotional sale note with buyer R. J. Tracy referenced and notes the remedy as for sale by all druggists.

R. J. Tracy Foley's Tor Foley Rax

Lightning Kills Few In 1906 Observation Note

Fragmentary article notes low death risk from lightning in 1906 observations. Mentions Madsen of West vf Hoo and compares liver and kidney failure with electric injuries. Text is garbled and lacks clear event details or outcomes.

Sander Madsen West

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prof. Jarnigan H. A. Palmer & Sons Guarantee Hyomel Gotch and Munro Miss Clara Barton Red Cross Fame Flynn and Brooks D. D. Newsome W. J. Potts J. M. Paul L. Smith Weldon Woot J. P. Hall W. PF Montgomery A Poss Hiram Peeler Ohn Stephen J. Kyle Jos, Lewis K. A. Hill R. K. Summers William Lewis Homer Gregory W. McKinnon B. N Botta IL. P. Kirk M. F. Mathews L. H. Crow W. A. Mallory G. H. Palmer C. N. Weather Groavenor Dawe Mr. Dawe Mississippi Valley Missippi United States cos‘Stees South Atlante T. J. Stevens Raymond J. T. Shelnutt DR. Rothe State College G. M NEW Agency For Reforms Harpers Harper's
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