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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1911

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Three Train Rogues Arrested Near Dahlonega

A Southern Railway theft gang outbreak led to three men’s arrest near Dahlonega after the Southern through train No 12 hold up near White Sulphur. Sheriff Sergent and ex Sheriff Davis captured Luck and two companions, one a foreigner. Luck carried $600 in gold and silver. police suspect two experienced bandits led the operation and escaped.

P. Bickers The Banner Gainesville Southern White Sulphur Station Dahlonega T. N. Hanle Southern Railway Special Lumpkin John Luck Luck Mobile Sergent Lumpkin County Jas. Davis Jim Davis

Post Office Addition Delays Prompt Sharp Inspector Scrutiny

With more than half the contract time elapsed, additions to the post office and federal court rooms progress slowly. The government inspector cites poor material quality, especially terra cotta, shipped by suppliers, causing significant delays. About $5,000 worth of material has been rejected, including roughly $400 in a single day. The contractor, begun last June, must finish by May or face forfeiture of $40 per day, while insisting they are doing all possible with three superintendents overseeing.

Market Burglary Hits Russell Tilton's on West Broad

An early morning break in at Russell Tilton's meat market on West Broad Street near Lucy Cobb Institute saw thieves enter by cutting the wire screen door. Stolen items include two and a half hams, a shoulder, a quantity of sausage, one shotgun, and several small articles. No suspects identified yet.

Russell Tilton West Broad Street Chase Lucy Cobb Institute

Governor Reviews Parade in Charleston Riot National Guard

Charleston marked Washington's Birthday with bank and office closures and a suspended official business schedule. The highlight was the Third Riot National Guard unit parade reviewed by Governor Blease and his staff in Charleston, D C.

Charleston D. C Washington National Guard of South Carolina Blease

Charles Francis Adams Speaks at George Washington Univ Convocation

Charles Francis Adams of Massachusetts delivered the principal address at George Washington University’s winter convocation in Washington. The ceremony in the new Masonic Temple included conferring degrees upon nearly one hundred students. Washington's birthday passed without a cherry sighting.

Charles Francis Adams Washington, D. C Massachusetts George, Washington University New Masonic Temple

Reorganized Society to Fight Animal Cruelty in Athens

The local ladies of Athens plan to reorganize the society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. They will launch a city wide campaign to enforce state and city laws protecting animals, targeting neglected horses, overloaded draft animals, and cruel beatings. Authorities will support efforts to uncover offenses and prosecute offenders.

Athens God Ladies of Society For the Prevention of Cruelty

Sponsors Named For The Game Between Intermediates And Boys High

Sponsors were named for Friday evening ballet style basketball game at the Y M C A between the Intermediates of the local association and the Boys High School of Atlanta. For the Boys High School the sponsors are Misses Sarah Mell Josephine Wilkins Mesara Fleetwood Lanier and John Strickland. For the Y M C A Intermediates sponsors are Misses Miriam Haselton and Marlon Nicholson with Messrs John Nicholson and Edward Dorsey.

Boys’ High School Atlanta Sarah Mell Josephine Wilkins Mesara Fleetwood Lanier John Strickland Miriam Haselton Marlon Nicholson Messrs John Nicholson Edward Dorsey

Spoons Found Dress Items Tied To Suspect In Larceny Case

In a search for stolen allver spoons from Mrs Dye’s home, Millie Ann King was named as a suspect. Police found dress items owned by Geo Mayne and Eldsell in her home, suggesting prior wear. The spoons were not recovered and King is jailed awaiting trial for larceny from the house.

Airs Dye Millie Ann King

Pacific Coast Congress Opens in Portland for Printers

The Pacific Coast Congress gathers in Portland Oregon with attendees from California Utah Washington Oregon and Idaho as the first regional meeting of its kind in this area. A banquet hosted by the Portland Commercial Club will be held tomorrow night. Taxpayers are filing personal tax returns with the city clerk who has been busy collecting them.

Portland Ore Pacific Coast Congress Aundance California Utah Washington Oregon Idaho Portland Commercial Club

Holliday Case Heads City of Athens Trial

Yesterday was not a holiday for Athens and the court heard the last testimony in Dr. A. C. Holliday v city. The third day featured final plaintiff evidence and defendant arguments. A verdict was expected before tonight’s adjournment as the civil docket holds over a hundred cases with criminal matters awaiting hearing.

Athens A. C. Holliday

Farewell to Ellen Terry in New York dinner

Ellen Terry, finishing her American tour, will be entertained at a farewell dinner at the Hotel Astor tomorrow night. Notables including Joseph H. Choate Mrs Patrick Campbell and Kate Douglas Wiggin will speak before Miss Terry sails home on Saturday.

New York Ellen Terry America Hotel Astor Joseph H. Choate Patrick Campbell Kate Douglan Wiggin Miss Terry

Pastoral Visitation Debate Clarified by Athens Ministers

E L Hill, chairman of the Athens Ministers Union, corrects a misimpression from a recent Athens Banner article. He notes the union meets weekly at First Presbyterian and discusses pastoral visitation, with ministers split between minimal visits for illness or distress and active outreach, totaling about thirty local pastors.

Athens Association of Ministers Ministers Union First Presbyterian Church A.J. Smith Union Troy Beatty Beatty E. L. Hill Minister's Union

Tri-State Medical Society Meet Opens in Raleigh

Prominent physicians from Virginia North and South Carolina attend the annual Tri-State Medical Society convention in Raleigh. Dr Joseph A White of Richmond called the session to order and Governor Kitchin gave the welcome address. Papers are read and professional questions discussed through tomorrow.

Raleigh N. C Virginia Two Carolinas Tri-State Medical Society Seasion Joseph A. White Richmond Kitchin

Poleys Honey and Tars Promises Quick Cough Relief

An old advertises a family medicine claim for LaGrippe coughs and colds. It touts Poleys Honey and Tars as a prompt remedy to prevent pneumonia, urging refusal of substitutes and noting availability at all druggists.

Poley

Louisiana Boy Yields 138 Bushels Corn on One Acre

A seventeen year old Melrose youth, Stephen G. Henry, won the National Corn Show prize at Columbus after cultivating nine acres to produce 138 bushels on less than one acre at a cost of 13 1 2 cents per bushel. His success highlights Louisiana's shift from cotton to corn amid modern farming methods and state agricultural programs.

New Orleans Louisiana State Agricultural Department V. L. Ros United States Baton Rouge Stephen G. Henry Melrose Natchitoches Parish Columbus Ohio Young Henry J. Y. Sanders Shreveport Washington Committee On Agriculture House of Representatives Port Gibson Mias Louisiana State University Henry Roy New Orleans Credit Men's Association O. W. Crawford Northwest Union Ruston Rock Inland Illinois Louisiana Development League Graves

Georgia to field strong team under Frank Anderson this spring

Pete Daly writes that University of Georgia baseball practice is in full swing under coach Frank Anderson. The piece highlights returning stars like Thompson, Brannen, Bartlett, McWhorter and Ginn, plus newcomers vying for every position. The article expresses strong confidence that Georgia will have a successful season with rich material and Andersons leadership.

Pete Daley Journal Atlanta Frank Anderson University of Georgia Georgia Anderson Cunningham Lucas Tabor McWhorter Twitty Boggs Thompson Brothers Brannen Brooks Bartlett Ginn Felker Marion Allen Creekmore Sos Johnson Hing Chis Loecas Bowden Hay Peacock Outfeld Bob McWhorter Young Ginn Williams Riverside Knight Gordon Cliff Hatcher McDaniel English Emory Thompson Shorty Brooks Lajoie Collins Evers Frank Herty Field

Bishop Consecrated at Leavenworth Cathedral

The Rev. Father John Ward of St. Marys Kansas City was consecrated bishop of Leavenworth at the cathedral in Leavenworth Kans with papal delegate Mgr Diomede Fulconio presiding and Archbishop Glennon of St Louis among the assisting prelates. Ward, a native of Ohio, has served in Kansas since his 1884 priestly ordination.

Leavenworth aKs John Ward St. Mary's Church Kansas City Kas Mgr Diomede Ful Conio Washington Glennon St. Louis Lississ Numorous Ohio Kansas

Prominent Odd Fellow Recommends Peruna Cure

Mr. Chas L Sauer Grand Scribe of Texas writes from San Antonio praising Peruna after two years as secretary treasurer of a Galveston dry goods firm. He details a bout of c atarrh and debility improved after several bottles, and he has since recommended Peruna to friends.

Chas. L. Sauer Texas San Antonio Galveston

Insurance Commissioner Folk Replaced by G Thomas Taylor in Tennessee

Nashville Feb 22 Today Insurance Commissioner Beau E Folk defeated for re election will be succeeded by G Thomas Taylor and take a post of financial responsibility. Folk was noted for pushing a uniform fraternal insurance bill and chaired the fraternal committee, elevating him to national prominence as Tennessee advances reform insurance laws amid a regular Democrat Republican coalition.

Nashville, Tenn Beau E. Folk G. Thomas Taylor Will Folk Mobile Tow Insurance Commissioners’ Convention Tennessee Tennessee General Assembly

Oklahoma Teachers Meet Opens with Record Attendance

Muskogee Oklahoma buzzes as state teachers converge for the annual convention of the State Teachers Association. A packed program features Dr A E Winship of Boston and P P Claxton of the University of Tennessee, signaling a strong start to the event.

Muskogee Okla Oklahoma State Teachers’ Association Tomorow A. E. Winship Boston P. P. Claxton University of Tennessee

Falla Victim to Thieves

Eight-year Coal City resident W Bends suffered a health theft by liver and kidney troubles for twelve years until Dr King s New Life Pills provided relief. The pill claims to ease constipation malaria headache dyspepsia and related ailments priced at 25 cents from W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Son.

Falla W. Bends Coal City Ala Dr. King W. J Smith & Bro H. R, Palmer & Jon

Educators Gather in Mobile for National Education Session

Noted educators from across the country arrived in Mobile Alabama to attend the annual convention of the department of superintendents of the National Education Association. Sessions begin tomorrow and run through the end of the week.

Mobile Ala Department of Superintendents National Education Association

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Cold Cure

In Hannibal Missouri M Stockwell reports a severe cold and cough that threatened pneumonia. He says Foley's Honey and Tar cured him with one bottle. The remedy, described as non opiate and reliable for households, is available from druggists.

Foley M. Stockwell Hannibal

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Jonega Wherif Governor Revies Louise Towns Big City Mount Sinai Hospital Mount Sinai N. Y Towns Alice Towne Bill Mye North Carolina Edgar William Nye Bill Nye Stonewall Jackson Manual Training School Holliday CASE Ministers’ Union LaGrippe Pete Daly ODD Perrns Mr. Chas. L. Sauer Educators AT Mobile
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