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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

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Jan 20, 1911

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Paige Heads Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association

The Hon Jim Price is reelected head of the Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association for another year. New officers elected are G F Hunnecut t vice president and M P Darnagin secretary and treasurer. The group adopted resolutions opposing oleomargarine tax repeal and urging funds for livestock serums, tick eradication and College of Agriculture extensions.

Jim” Price Georgia Dairy and Live Stock Association South G. F. Hunnicutt M. P. Darnagin Congress College of Agriculture Commissioner of Agriculture

New Judge Targets Crime By Labeling Vagrants

Judge J B Jones of the Northeastern circuit urges aggressive enforcement of vagrancy laws, blaming crime on those who do not work. He urges the community to report all able residents not earning an honest living, including women, to wipe out the vagrancy evil. The stance echoes a broader campaign among judges in the state and beyond.

Brand J. B. Jones Toccoa Jones Neas

Entire Athens Family Poisoned By Eating Old-Fashioned Souse

The Parr family in Athens suffered ptomaine poisoning after eating old-fashioned souse Sunday night. Mrs Parr two daughters and two sons became ill but are recovering with two cases still confined to their rooms. The incident highlights risks from spoiled meat and tainted food.

Athens Alonzo Parr

Cadets Improve Cadet Battalion Duty Under Maj Atkins

The University military department has expanded to five companies, added a state unique signal corps, and prepares for rifle practice and camp. Band, artillery, and drill programs show significant progress with plans for bayonet, shooting ranges, and a future rifle team. Cadet officers and ranks are listed, noting leadership and organizational growth.

J. A. Atkins J. M. Kimbrough Albany Anentom H. A. Nix J. B. Brown H. 8. Rogers E. W. Morse P. R. Anderson J. H. Foater R. Dallis M. J. Witman A. K. Maddox J. R. Powell G. C. Arnold H. B. Riddell N. E. Hooley J. M. Solomans B. Slack Leutenant R. B. Troutman Artillery W. W. Anderson L. C. Pfieffer The

Western Land Products Exposition Opens in Omaha

The Western Land Products Exposition begins in Omaha on January 18 and runs through January 28. It showcases agricultural horticultural and timber products from Western states including Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Montana Arizona New Mexico Nevada Oregon Washington Idaho Utah and California.

Omaha Neb West Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Montana Arizona New Mexico Nevada Oregon Washington Idaho Utah California

College Democrats Confer in Washington DC

In Washington DC on January 18 the National League of Democratic College Clubs met at the New Willard hotel after a Baltimore elder statesmen conference. Warren Jefferson Davis directed the gathering as officers and state vice presidents planned activities for the next presidential campaign. Also in Washington attorney general Wickersham and Senator Root planned to attend Albany for the New York State Law Association meeting with Root presiding and Wickersham delivering the annual address.

State Department of Agriculture Extension Department State College of Agriculture College of Agriculture Athens Georgia Taft Butler Miscissippi D. I. Morgan Columbia Washington, D. C Baltimore Democratic Party National League of Democratic College Clubs Warren Jefferson Davis League New Williard Hotel Wickersham Senator Root Albany New York State Law Association Senaior Root

Big Four County Fair forms from Commerce stockholders meeting

Commerce citizens and merchants pushed a temporary charter drive for the Big Four County Fair on January 18. Directors from Commerce and neighboring Jackson Madison Banks and Franklin counties were named to guide early organization and charter pursuit to boost agriculture and farmer prosperity.

Commerce Council Chamber Jackson Frankin Madison Counties John B. Hardman Col. H. C. Williford Banks Madison Franklin Messrs W. A. Williamson H. C. Williford W. D. Williford J. F. Shannon J. B. Hardman C. J. Hood Mess Citizens of Commerce

Mixed Faith Romance Ends In Rome Wedding Of Miss Story

Miss Gwendolyn Story and Captain Stuart wed in Rome under a church dispensation due to religious differences. The bride, Roman Catholic by birth, hails from an eminent American lineage, descending from Justice Joseph Story, with ties to poet and sculptor W. W. Story and sculptor Waldo Story.

Rome Gwendolyn Story Stuart Ana Miss Story Joseph Story Supreme Court of the United States W. W. Story Waldo Story

Tuskegee Negro Conference opens with farmer focus

The twentyeth annual Tuskegee Negro Conference began at Tuskegee Institute with a symposium on the Negro as a farmer. Tenant farming profitability and truck farming, cotton raising, and livestock breeding were discussed. Booker T. Washington praised the discussions for practical value. Tomorrow the Workers' Conference will be held with indications of large attendance of educators and uplift supporters.

Tuskegee Institute Tuskegee Ala Booker T. Washington

Bank Intruder Jokes With Workman Underwatch

Patrolman Paul Last Night encountered Mr. A. B. Braswell of Atlanta inside Georgia National Bank while Braswell installed new furniture. A brief misapprehension followed as Braswell and the officer realized they were both doing duty in a busy banking hour.

The Georgia National Bank Paul Lla A. B. Braswell Atlanta

Case Ten Years in Litigation Now in Judge Brand's Hands

After a decade in Clarke county courts and two auditors, the Barrett Lyndon case is before Judge Brand of the Superior Court. About $40,000 at stake, with two days of arguments expected. Attorneys Mell and Tuck represent Barrett, Shackelford Shackelford Peeples and Howard represent Dr Lyndon. Judge Brand to render a decision in a few days.

Bran Brand Barrett-Lyndon Superior Court Clarke County T. 8 Mell H. C. Tuck Barrett Shackelford & Shackelford Peeples Howard Lyndon

Sudden Death of Mrs Richard W Sizer Shocks Community

Mrs R W Sizer died suddenly at her Henderson Avenue home just after seven. She was a beloved Athens matron, daughter of the late Judge James R Lyte, wife of Richard W Sizer, bank cashier, and mother of four children. Funeral at First Methodist Church at 3:30 pm with interment in Oconee cemetery.

Richard W. Sizer Henderson Avenue Mrs. Sizer James R. Lyle Athens James Lyte Frances Burnett Margaret Morton Clara Morton Lyte Crawford Lyle F. C. Lyle Annie M. Lyle Sizer Methodist Church First Methodist Church Oconee M. L. Troutman Mesara E. H. Dorsey John W. Welch James Narrow J. E. Talmadge, Jr F. A. Lipscomb R. C. Wilson B. P. Hardeman A. R. Nicholson Dorsey & Funkenstein’s

Shot and Robbery Shocks Arnolds ville Doctor Veal

In Arnoldsville Oglethorpe county Dr J O Veal, a prominent physician, was shot after leaving his office by unknown assailants likely seeking robbery. Bloodhounds tracked from Arnoldsville to John Smith’s home near Arnoldsville, where Smith was arrested and confessed. Another suspect was jailed at Lexington.

Arnoldsville Oglethorpe John Amirth J. BO. Veal Dr. Veal Veal Nat Arnold John Smith Smith

Alabama Bankers Meet Discusses Bank Code Bill

Montgomery Jan 18 The Alabama Bankers Association annual session featured talk on the bank code bill to be presented in the current legislative session. President W L Lancaster presided with Clark Williams New York state controller among speakers as the convention plans to elect officers tomorrow.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Bankers’ Association W. L. Lancaster Clark Williams New York

Mrs. Longstreet Takes Vacation From Gainesville Post Office

Gainesville Ga Jan 18 Mrs Helen D Longstreet postmaster leaves soon for Chicago for a six week vacation It is her first away from the Gainesville office since taking the post in six years Her absence will leave the office in efficient hands as she ensures service to the public

Grain shrinkage dispute draws grain men and railroads

In Chicago on January 18 leading grain men from several states met with railroad representatives to discuss shrinkage deductions. Railroads deduct one eighth of 1 percent for wheat and one fourth of 1 percent on coarse grain. Grain men argue there is no basis for such deductions without proof of natural shrinkage.

Chicago

Doctors Failed, Restored by Peruna

Catarrh of the lungs threatened life says Miss Ninette Porter of Braintree Vermont. She was cured by Peruna after doctors failed to help. She details hemorrhages, slow initial gains, and later expelling stringy mucus as her health improved. She urges readers to ask for a free Peruna almanac for 1911.

Threatenea Ker Ninette Porter Braintree Vermont Peruna

Rev Julius Atwood consecrated bishop in Arizona

Boston news reports the consecration of Rev Julius Walter Atwood UL D of Phoenix as missionary bishop of Arizona at Trinity Church. Presenters and officiants include Bishops Cadman Lines Greer and others while Atwood’s career spanned Ipswich Providence Columbus and Arizona. He founded a tuberculosis hospital and was a friend of poet Whittier.

Boston Mass Trinity Church Julius Walter Atwood Phoenix Arizona Episcopal Church Cincinnati Elect Atwood William D. Maxon Detroit Mich Henry #. Nash Cambridge Theological School Lawrence of Massachun Hall Vermont Lloyd Virginia Atwood Cadman Maine Bishop Lines New Jersey Greer New York Kraduste Cambridge Theological Paddock Yao Ipswich St. James Church Providence Columbus Hoemx Biston Atwood Whittier

Child Welfare Exhibit in New York Promotes Modern Child Culture

New York opens a Child Welfare Exhibit at the Seventy-First Regiment armory. The show explores scientific child culture, social work by thousands of helpers, and the effects of congestion on children. It features moving pictures, candy shop impacts, street corner loafing, public dance halls, tenement life, food care, clothing and training, toy value, roof gardens, and public playgrounds.

New York Seventy- O1st Regiment

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J.D. Paige Georgia Dairymen and Live Stock Association University of Georgia BIG Oglethorpe County Alabama Julius Atwood
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