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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1912

Page

6

Georgia dairymen convene amid weather after adjournment

The Georgia dairy association held its annual convention in the city, with about fifty delegates and many more stockmen attending. Officers elected included C T Willoughby president J D Price past president G F Hunnicutt vice president Milton P Jarnigan secretary and J Wm Hart treasurer. The gathering showcased breed discussions Jerseys Guernseys and Holsteins and strong support for tick eradication measures across counties.

Georgia M. P. Jarnagan State College of Agriculture C. T. Willoughby Ingleside Col J. D. Price Farmington G. F. Hunnicutt Atlanta Milton P. Jarnigan J. Wm. Hart Treasure Jerseys Georgia State College of Agriculture Ted Agrip41 College

Another Large Office Building for Greater Athens

Athens plans a four story office building at Broad and Spring streets by R J Hancock and Dr M M Mathews. Plans secured and contracting to start soon. First floor shops with three upper office floors. demand high, rooms likely full before completion. Prime location boosts city growth in this area.

Greater Athens Messrs R. J. Hancock M. Mathews Jefferson Broad Spring Streets

Men Who Wore the Grey Will Capture the City of Macon

Special to the Banner Macon Ga Jan 20 veterans march in the May reunion parade carrying battle flags from Cold Harbor Chancellorsville and Mobile. Daughters of the Confederacy secured return of the colors and plan to exhibit flags with regimental records if arrangements permit.

Macon Stirling Straine Cold Harbor Jackson Chancellorsville Mobile Daughters of the Confederacy Gettysburg Pickett Hunt

Georgia Politics Look Ahead to Governor Inauguration

In Atlanta on January 29 experts view an idle extra session for Governor Jos. M. Brown as chiefly a gathering of candidates and allies. Key figures like John N. Holder, Joe Hill Hall, and C. M. Candler may shape the field, with Hoke Smith's stance uncertain and Slaton’s hospitality noted at a Peachtree Street reception.

Atlanta General Assembly Jos. M. Brown John N. Holder House Iit Joe Hill Hall Bibb Nestor House of Representatives Hoke Smith Joe Brown John M. Slaton Brown Wil Hoke Smith United States Senator Smith C. M. Candler State Railroad Commission Mr. Candler United States Senate Smith Railroad Commission Glatoo Candler Georgia Slaton Peachtree Street

Lucy Cobb Property Vandalism Reported Again

Far from any action against the culprits the Lucy Cobb property shows renewed abuse with paint splatters on the porch and the figures 1912 painted across the front of the historic college. Spike Shannon a former New York Giants and Kansas City team member reportedly retired from coaching duty as the institution noted the damage yesterday afternoon. Trainer Joe Quirk will oversee the Boston Red Sox players, previously with McAleer In sty Louis and Washington.

Spike Shannon New York Giant Kansas City Old College Indy Joe Quirk Boston Red Sox Joe McAleer Sty Louis Washington

Official Map of State of Georgia

The Banner notes receipt of the official map of Georgia issued by the Department of Agriculture. It lists counties with seats area in square miles and populations including towns from Zeke in Cherokee to Atlanta, with railroads highways districts and soil data, all up to date for the new year.

State of Georgia Department of Agriculture T. G. Hudson R. F. Wright Zeke Cherokee County Atlanta

Florida East Coast Railway Key West Link Celebrated

Jacksonville hosts diplomats financiers and lawmakers for a multi day gala marking the completion of the Florida East Coast Railway line to Key West. Henry Flagler financed and promoted the project, involving coral island viaducts and 127 miles of sea crossing. The first through train departs Sunday with officials aboard, followed by a large civic naval parade and formal receptions in Key West. The fifth Atlantic fleet ships North Carolina Washington Balem and Birmingham join the festivities along with foreign naval representation from Portugal.

Jacksonville Fla Rivers and Harbors Committee of Congress Florida Florida East Coast Railway Company United States Key West Florida Peninsula Henry M. Flagler America Key Largo Espana Long Key Knights Key Bahia Honda Over Sea Flagler Congress Atlantic Fleet North Carolina Washington Balem Birmingham Key Weat Portugal

Pneumonia treated with home water cure method

Dr. David H. Reeder promotes the Home Health Club water cure for pneumonia emphasizing prevention, careful fever management, cold water applications, ventilation, and nutrition. He notes dangers of high fever, heart strain, and advises strict monitoring and gentle nourishment to reduce mortality.

Home Health Club David H. Reeder la Porte Indiana Wildernes Ablu

Damage suit against Atlanta Tel Co shrinks to doubtful 500

Atlanta January 20 Fred Roege drops his million dollar claim against the Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Co for failure to register a bond issue. Legal history limits fines to 500, and a newer law may render registry obsolete. as a result Roege’s fortune dwindles and further action on similar suits remains uncertain. This report also notes Chicago enforcement costs of the ten hour law for women.

Atlanta Fred Roege Atlanta Telephone and Telegraph Co Roege Supreme Court Daniel Gate City Gas Light Co Mr. Roege Almar Davis Chicago Illinois Chiago

Police Hounds After Young Hunters

City wards report several boys using air rifles to shoot robins, prompting resident complaints. Authorities remind with city ordinances prohibiting firearm discharge within the limits of the city. enforcement action expected to curb the practice.

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