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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1911

Page

6

Final week of prayer ends at First Methodist with farewell sermon

The union week of prayer services closed at the First Methodist church with Rev. Robert V. Miller delivering a farewell address on the word Finally. He traced the term through Pauls letters, examined meanings of mending and perfection, and urged unity among evangelical churches and the Young Mens Christian Association, highlighting the harvest of eternal truth.

First Methodist Church Robert V. Miller Paul Miller Jesus James John Athens Young Men's Christian Association God

Petition in Bankruptcy Against Royston Firm

In Royston an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against the mercantile firm Bagwell & Brewer. Attorney Worley Adams represents creditors Michael Brothers Co Athens Young Smith Feld Co Philadelphia H B Reed Co Manchester N H Smith & Brewer Elberton and H S Meinherd & Bro Savannah. The filing notes foodstuffs in the canal zone are cheaper than at home and suggests needs on the isthmus.

W. G. Cornett U. S Worley Adams Bagwell & Brewer Royston Adams Michael Brothers Co Athens Young, Smith, Feld Co Philadelphia H. B. Reed & Co Manchester N. H. Smith & Brewer Elberton Meinherd & Bro Savannah Canal Zone Isthmus

Bee Hive on Package Foley's Honey and Tar Ad

An old cough remedy promotion notes the Bee Hive seal on Foley's Honey and Tar packaging. It warns against counterfeit substitutes and urges purchases from druggists selling the genuine product shaped by the Bee Hive trademark.

Foley

Black Mammy Memorial movement grows in Athens

The Augusta Chronicle outlines how Athens locals both black and white initiate a living memorial to enslaved "Black Mammies" by preserving their memory and craft. It includes a Chicago chapter report from Mrs. D J Carter and notes officers elected for the 1911 United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Waugusta Chronicle Mammy Texas Mammilea Fouth Athens Chronicle The D. J. Carter Chicago Chicago Inter-Ocean North Carolina United Daughters of the Confederacy Auditorium Hotel James ‘Longstreet Carnesville Agnes Grant Manson Pauline Pitegerald B. A. Johnson Virginia F. Wilson Mra Mary Ashmore Carter Mary Lee Behan Miss Rutherford H.C. Mera Josephine Key Lethe McClain

National Board of Trade Meets in Washington

Delegates arriving for the forty tat annual meeting at the New Willard hotel. About 1,000 leaders in commerce expected. Two day program covers major congressional propositions including banking currency tariff reciprocity railroad rate regulation ship subsidy diplomacy immigration and consular service.

Washington, D. C National Board of Trade New Willard Hotel

Illinois Dairy Men in Session at Elgin Convention

Elgin Illinois January 16 Elgin the center of the great American butter industry hosts the thirty seventh annual convention of the Illinois Dairy men's Association for three days Bovine tuberculosis and other dairy industry topics are on the agenda An elaborate exhibition of dairy products machinery and supplies accompanies the meeting

Elgin, I Elgin Illinois Dairymen's Association

Dr King’s New Discovery Credited With Saving Two Lives

A Fayetteville resident writes that Dr King’s New Discovery cured both the writer and sister of frightful coughs and suspected consumption. The testimonial claims the medicine heals sore lungs and related bronchial troubles, with a free bottle offer and prices of 60 cents and one dollar, guaranteed by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

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

Labor Leaders Face Major AFL rift over Electrical Workers

Washington dispatch reports the AFL executive council opens in a battle over the electrical workers dispute. The insurgent minority backed by Gompers seeks recognition and control while the majority fears a split that could fracture organized labor across the United States and Canada.

Washington, D. C Executive Council American Federation of Labor America United States Canada Gompers Electrical Workers’ Union Becks Federation

Foley Kidney Pills for Kidney and Bladder Disorders

An honest and effective medicine for kidney and bladder disorders. Sold by all druggesists. Provides relief for acute or chronic kidney issues and urinary irregularities.

All Drugiste

Corn Prize for Best Southern Boys Corn Exhibits

Washington reports that 100 top Southern boys who raised the best corn will show ten ears each at the National Corn Exposition in Columbus Ohio January 30 to February 1. 46,000 corn club members in the South, with transport funded by the Southern Commercial Congress and the U S Department of Agriculture, will have exhibits selected by county and state Farm Demonstration offices.

Washington Columbus Ohio Clarence J. Owens Southern Commercial Congress United States Department of Agriculture Exposition Department of Agriculture Pouth Had Wonderful Success Last Year, and Dr. S. A. Knapp South Department Owens Atlanta Mann Virginia Glasscock West Virginia Willson Kentucky

Ten Miles New Double for Southern Railway

The Southern Railway will add nearly ten miles of second track to the Washington to Atlanta main line by extending a second track south of Franklin Junction Virginia. The project connects with existing track to Whittle and expands the Montview to Sycamore double track to anty mile, with gauntlet operation on five miles of single track to provide double track protections. Completion will bring 239 miles of double track on the 648 mile route, totaling 249 miles with current enhancements.

Washington, D. C Southern Railway Company Washington Atlanta Franklin Junction Whittle Sycamore Montview Monroe Lynchburg

Northwestern Curling Association opens huge tournament in Duluth

Duluth Minnesota reports the Northwestern Curling Association annual compirl opens with strong turnout. Participants include teams from St Paul Minneapolis Chicago Port Arthur Superior Winnipeg Fort William Duluth and more. The event runs through the week at the Duluth Curling Club rink.

Duluth Minn Northwestern Curling Association Duluth Curling Club St. Paul Minneapolis Chicago Port‘see Superior Winnipeg Fort William Port Arthur

Foley Kidney Pills Promise Quick Relief for Kidney Ailments

A testimonial from Mary Co. of Abbott Wolfeboro New Hampshire praises Foley Kidney Pills for curing rheumatic pain believed caused by uric acid buildup. After three days the user could move freely. the speaker urges others with similar symptoms to try the remedy, noting it is sold by druggists.

Foley Mary Co Abbott Wolfeboro N. H Kidney Pilla All Drugista

Farm Train to Tour Georgia in 1911 Educational Tour

The Farm Train will run February 7 to March 26 1911 visiting about 140 towns across Georgia. It showcases livestock and farm machinery with demonstrations and exhibits on corn and cotton, soils, fertilizer, and agricultural education. Twelve experts will speak on soil, crops, livestock, and club contests, aiming to bring practical ideas to landowners and students.

Georgia State College of Agriculture Itta

Col Rodgers Retires After Forty Years Service

Col Alezanter Rodgers, commander of the Sixth Regiment of Cavalry at Port Des Moines Iowa, retires from the army after nearly forty years of active service He is from New Jersey and a West Point graduate of 1875 He served as a major and inspector general in the Spanish American War and helped suppress the Philippine insurrection Athens to feature Creatore’s Italian band touring the South.

Washington, D. C Alezanter Rodgers Port Des Moines Iowa Rodgers New Jersey West Point Spain Philippines

Peculiar Freak Patents At The Patent Office In Washington

A survey of odd inventions patented through the years from alarm clocks that drop weights to wake sleepers to contraptions for snoring prevention, burial cases, self saluting hats, and devices for lightning oddities. The piece notes the secrecy around applications, the long list of freaks, and the perseverance of inventors despite stringent examiners.

Washington Adolph J. Nordman San Francisco G. A. Seaman Brooklyn Seaman Linus H. Shaw Brockton Mass George C. Hale Kansas City Edwin Crosby Eli Ray Henry Lake Charles Franz Veste Newark N. J Veste George F. Cahill Holyoke Maas Theobald Leininger Cercer County Ohio Charles F. Griffing Hampton William A. Graham Lexington Graham Martin Goetze Berlin Mary ‘A. Walker Daniel Ruggles Fredericksburg Patent Office

Oregon Labor Federation Holds Oregon Convention

Delegates from many Oregon cities gather in Salem for the annual State Federation of Labor meeting opening today. Sessions will continue for several days with measures affecting organized labor and annual officer reports to update members on the federation’s progress and membership growth.

Oregon Labor ‘Federation Salem Ore Oregon Nimanl Interenne Fu

U and Jackson for Sergeant at Arms

In Indianapolis on January 16 Ted Jackson state Democratic chairman leads a special train of Jackson supporters to Washington. The delegation plans to present Jackson’s claims at the Democratic House caucus next Thursday, signaling steady effort and backing from Indiana.

Indianapolis Ted Jackson Democratic State Committee of Indiana Atarma

Judge Corbett Returns From Waneka Visit

Judge Walter G. Corbett, U. S. Commissioner and deputy clerk of the U. S. court for this division of the porther district of Georgia, has returned from several days in Waneka and Sule Sersenea the ses Hotta of the Tidera court.

Walter G. Corbett U. S Porther District of Georgia Waneka Sule Sersenea Ses Hotta Tidera Court

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rev. R. V. Miller Illinois International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Springfield F. J. McNulty Peter W. Collins William Hogan James J. Reid J. W. Murphy F. J. Sullivan McNulty Collins International Union Cleveland St. Louis Denver Corn Prize Southern Railway College of Agriculture Co State Col. Rodgers Creatore Grave Guy Sigmund Newberger Great Lafayette U. & Jackson ARMS
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