Macon Prepares for Confederate Reunion Effort
Special to the Banner reports Macon mobilizing for the 1912 Confederate reunion with Colonel Walter A. Harris as general chairman and J Marion Dunnody guiding Sons of the Confederacy. Mrs Walter D. Lamar leads the Woman's Auxiliary to host visiting Daughters while John J. McKay heads funds. The city projects raising about 100000 dollars from local citizens to entertain veterans and dignitaries.
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Macon
Walter A. Harris
Georgia Militia
Dixie
Sons of the Confederacy
J. Marion Dunnody
Thomas Camp
Walter D. Lamar
U. D Oia
Georgia
Woman's Auxiliary
Lamar
Mnon
Why
South
Feneral Reunion Committee
the Magnetic Center
Jno
J. McKay
E. H. Hyman
State of
Hyman
Little Rock
Framed in Masonic Banner Stone Laying for North Dakota
A ceremony to lay the cornerstone of a new aged care facility is announced today. Democratic nominees for governor, including Meare P Jonce, are named in the North Dakota political context.
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Parmerstone
Meare P Jonce
Pomins
Gerreteet
North Dakota
Racing Men Meet Waldorf Astoria
New York January meeting of Grand Circuit stewards outlines plans for the 1912 light harness season. New clubs may join, Columbus rejoin, Lexington likely reactivated, Indianapolis and Goshen to be dropped, Pittsburg seeking inclusion and Brunot Island hosting hopes. Kalamazoo to open the circuit followed by Grand Rapids Detroit and Rand then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Columbus
Lesington
Indianapolis
Goshen
Pittsburg
Brunot’s Island
Salem
N. H
Rockingham Park
New England
Salema
Kalsmazoo
Grand Rapids
Detroit State Fair Association
North Randall
Fort Erie
Syracuse
Readville
Hartford
Kalamazoo
Detroit
Randa
Mayor Maddox Appointed to State Health Board
Former Atlanta mayor Maddox was named by Governor Slaton to the state board of health, replacing Dr. Willis Westmoreland. The board also lists Dr. Benedict as president and other physicians from Athens Athens Mount Vernon Macon Savannah Thomasville Fort Valley Columbus Rome Lula Augusta as members.
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Maddox
Atlanta
Slaton
State Board of Health
Willis Westmoreland
Samuel C. Benedict
Athens
Westmoreland
Charles Hicks
Mount Vernon
Howard J. Williams
Macon
H. F. Harris
W. W. Owens
Savanah
A. P. Taylor
Thomasville
M. 8. Brown
Fort Valley
James H. McDuffe
Columbus
R. M. Harbin
Rome
Gilles Hatehcock
Lula
Y. N. Doughty, Jr
Augusta
Ascending Post Office Needs More Help in Athens
A Athens business reader applauds rising postal receipts and urges the postmaster to hire additional staff, including another distributing clerk, to speed up mail handling. He notes delays even in peak mornings and evenings and offers to assist in securing extra help.
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Athens
Fleming
Atlanta
Foley's Honey and Yar Compound Advertised for Common Ailments
An ad claims Foley's Honey and Yar Compound is a reliable family medicine for children and adults to use at the onset of a cold or pneumonia symptoms, promoting self treatment with this product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Athens Man President of State Health Board
Atlanta Ga Jan 9 Special Reply to charges against Dr H F Harris secretary of the board will be issued publicly by the state board of health. Audit of records shows books out of balance only one cent. Westmoreland and Harris were former friends turned foes amid a board dispute. Dr Benedict of Athens now president. diphtheria antitoxin questioned for strength due to testing limits.
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8. C. Benedict
University of Georgia
Dent
State Board of Health
Athens
Atlanta
H. F. Harris
Willis J. Westmoreland
Health Department
State Capitol
Weatmoreland
Dr. Harris
Dr. Westmoreland
Atlanta Public Accuntants
Westmoreland
Dr.Harris
Board of Health
Unt
Harris
Irihe
Wetmoreland
Georgia legislative panel probes agriculture department
Atlanta on January 9 reports that a state legislative committee plans to meet after the upcoming special session to review the agriculture department. The panel aims to assess inspector to employee practices and consider a streamlined system to reduce staff and costs. Governor Sitton’s sixty day review will also be presented to the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
State Department of Agriculture
General Assembly
Slaton
Sitop
Agricultural Investigating Committee
Z. G. Hudson
Commissioner of Agriculture
Death of longtime Center resident A H Wilkes
Center Ga Jan 9 Mr A H Wilkes died today shortly before noon from paralysis. One of the oldest citizens of the county he had lingered since a prior illness. The funeral and burial will be held tomorrow at noon in the burial ground just north of Center. He was a respected veteran resident of the area.
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Center
A. H. Wilkes
Wilkes
Georgia National Bank shares meet. new director joins
A Georgia National Bank shareholders meeting approved officers reports as satisfactory and re elected the existing directors with one new member, A H O Farrell, a Athens brokerage leader active in local manufacturing interests. The board now includes J J Wilkins president T P Vincent vice president J N Webb H K Erwin Dr W A Carlson C H Phinizy J A Wardira J A Darwin and A H O Farrell. Cashier W P Brooks and Messrs J Chandler and Eston Epps remain in their posts.
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Georgia National Bank
Institutn
A. H. O'Farell
O'Farrell
Athens
South
J. J. Wilkins
T.P. Vincent
J. N. Webb
H. K. Erwin
W. A. Carlson
C. H. ‘Phinizy
J. AwaDira
Etoiyepr Phinisy
J. A. Darwin
A. H. O'Farrell
Cashier
W. P. Brooks
Messrs. J. ©. Chandler
Eston Epps
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed in Omaha
Mr Jas McCaffery of the Schlitz Hotel in Omaha Nebraska recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and throat and lung diseases. He claims it cures in every case and cites personal use and others reports of its effectiveness. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Jas, McCaffery
Mer
Schlitz Hotel
Omaha
Neb
Poultry Show Rules and Entries for Madison January 26 27
Madison and Athens will host a poultry show January 26 and 27 with entries closing January 15. Rules detail premiums, cash prizes for best birds in multiple varieties, special prizes from local sponsors, leg banding, and entry requirements under the Morgan County Poultry Association and American Standard of Perfection.
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Madison R [le
Athens
Morgan County
Morgan County Poultry Association
Rhode Island
American Standard
Madison
A.P. A
Carl Hurst
Fred B. Thompson
Loring Brown
Georgia
Foley Kidney Pills Promise Quick Relief for Urinary Issues
Do not let kidney and bladder trouble worsen. Foley Kidney Pills offer prompt results and stop irregularities quickly. Available through druggists.
Ohio creates new constitution convention begins work
One hundred nineteen delegates elected in November assemble in Columbus to organize for drafting a new state constitution. Clerks and committees will set the pace, with four to five months expected for the process. Key issues include liquor regulations, taxation, and initiative and referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Wayne B. Wheeler
State AntiSaloon League
General Assembly
Ang Wna
Savannah Case Thoroughly Investigated by Railroad Commission
Atlanta Jan 9 The railroad commission reports the Savannah City and Suburban Improvement Association case against Savannah Electric Co has undergone the most thorough investigation yet. A tentative opinion favors a reduced suburban fare to five cents, with expert audits and property appraisals totaling substantial costs.
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Atlanta
Railroad Commission
Savannah City and Suburban Improvement Association
Savannah Eelectric Co
C. M. Candler
Lnes
Candler
Savannah
Henry J. Riggs
Michigan Railroad Commission
Elieve
Baltimore Gains Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Committee set the convention for June 35 1912 in Baltimore one week after the Republican event. Baltimore led the field for host city, with St Louis and Denver following while New York and Chicago faded from contention according to senior politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baltmore
Bt. Louig
Denver
New York
Chicago
Richeson Receives Death Sentence for Murder in First Degree
In Boston, Rev Clarence V T Richeson pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree for killing Avis Linnell. The court sentenced him to be electrocuted during the week of May 19 1912, Judge Sanderson presiding as the confession was read by District Attorney Pellitier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Clarence V. T
Richeson
Avis Linnell
Sanderson
Superior Criminal Court
Pellitier
Blockaded Athens residents urged to resist and seek kidney relief
Athens farmer W M Patten endorses Dean's Kidney Pills after relief from back pain and kidney symptoms. He recalls sharp back pains in 1908 and confirms continued satisfaction with Doan's since 1911. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Also PAZO OINTMENT promises to cure piles in 6 to 14 days with money-back guarantee.
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Athens
Dean
W. M. Patten
Farmer
Dougherty St
Patten
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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MR. A. H. Wilkes
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