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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1911

Page

5

Convention Notes for Ma sons of the Eighth District Meet

The annual convention of the Ma sons of the Eighth district will be called to order in Mt. Vernon hall Athens on August 9 with Worshipful Master L. H. Bacon of Lexington Georgia. Distinguished Masons from across the state are expected, with hundreds possibly present. The district officers listed include Bacon Bond Capps Harper McKie Zackery Betts Atken McKinnon Beatty Kirk. Also advised is Chamberlains remedy and castor oil for summer diarrhoea in children.

Mt. Vernon Hall L. H. Bacon Lexington Mt. Vernon Lodge Athens Mt. Vernon Bacon J. F. L. Bond Danielsville W. A. Capps A. B. Harper J. 8 McKie A. C. Zackery Buckhead L. N. Betts W. B. Atken Bogart

State funds sought to reimburse Athens paving near University

A Georgia representative introduced a bill in the House to reimburse Athens for city paving along the University of Georgia campus on Broad Street and Lumpkin Street. Athens has donated a university building and cash, with further campus support, and legislators are weighing the appropriation request.

Atlanta DuBose Clarke DuBote

Grand Stand Project At U G A On Sanford Field

A large modern grandstand is planned for Sanford Field at the University of Georgia. W T Broxton will supervise construction, costing about three thousand dollars, with private boxes on ground level and main seating above. It will be covered, diagonal football layout, and ready for use by the next season.

Sanford Field University of Georgia W. T. Broxton Itfa

Mrs. L. A. Wilson Dies After Illness at 41

Mrs. Love A. Wilson died yesterday afternoon at St. Mary's hospital after long illness. She was 41, born in Greene County to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Armstrong, widow of J. H. Wilson, and survived by three sons Joe, Robert, and Melton Wilson. A Christian church member since girlhood, she spent years as a loving mother shaping a Christian home. Funeral at 5:30 p.m. today at the Christian church with Rev. Stanley R. Grubl officiating. interment in Oconee Cemetery. Pallbearers: J. C. Hutchins, J. B. Gamble, C. A. Talmadge, John F. Talmadge Jr., A. H. Davison, M. D. Browning.

Love A. Wilson St. Mary's Hospital Joe H. Wilson Robert W. Wilson Melton Wilson Oconee Cemetery Messra J. C. Hutchins J B. Gamble C. A. Talmadge John F. Talmadge, Jr A. H. Davison M. D. Browning

Kidney Remedy Sold After Long Illness in Dale

Mr. Perry A. Pitman of Dale Texas lay in bed four months with kidney and bladder trouble and gall stones. One bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured him. The medicine should be taken before the disease progresses. Ask for Foley's Kidney Remedy at all druggists.

Perry A. Pitman Dale Texsaya Foley

Hay Fever Relief Promised by Foley’s Honey and Tar

E M Stewart of Chicago reports great relief from hay fever and summer colds after using Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound. He notes repeated hot months of trouble and urges others with similar symptoms to benefit from his experience. For sale by all drug stores.

Foley E. M. Stewart Wolfram St Chicago Stewart

Burglary at Grady Avenue Home Targets Dr Waters

A bold burglar entered Dr. W. G. Waters residence on Grady avenue late Saturday night while occupants slept and stole twenty dollars. A white male was seen loitering in the yard and exiting the back door. Police are searching for the suspect as residents vow heightened watchfulness. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound advertised for coughs and colds with plain tincture in yellow packaging.

W. G. Waters Grady Avenue Dr. Waters

Heating Plant for the University in Georgia Billed for Modern Plant

Atlanta July 10 Special The University of Georgia may gain a modern central heating plant if a Clarke County bill sponsored by Mr DuBose becomes law It would fund a system to heat seven large campus buildings and save about half the yearly heating cost While reducing fire danger the plant is expected to pay for itself in future years This summary preserves notable entities such as University of Georgia Atlanta Mr DuBose and Clarke County and notes the core aims and financial rationale.

Atlanta University of Georgia DuBose Clarke

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Featured By Manilla Carpenter

E. J. Lopez of Manilla New York keeps a box of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a daily carry. He claims it heals cuts wounds and sores quickly and lists burns boils scalds chapped hands lips fever sores eczema corns and piles as treatable. Available 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.

Lopez Manilla N. Y W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Leading business man Vinson arrested for embezzlement

Indianapolis July 10 Frank J Vinson former Columbia Club director and Brown Ketcham Iron Works auditor surrendered to police on a warrant charging embezzlement of 4460. The shortage may total 56000, spanning eight years. He posted 2500 bond after admitting the deficit, while his wife, gravely ill, was unaware of his plight.

Indianapolis Ind Frank J. Vinson Columbia Club Taft Brown-Ketcham Iron Works Vinson

One Cent Letter Postage Advocated by Cleveland Group

Cleveland leaders push for one cent postage as Postmaster General Hitchcock reports a restored department surplus and large savings from shifting second class mail to freight cars. Taft and Hitchcock support lower rates. a national campaign and postal commission will shape policy. A reminder promotes Chamberlain’s remedy.

Cleveland Ohio United States Post- Office Department Postal Department Hitchcock St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Kansas City St. Paul Omaha B. R. Billings Charles Wm. Burrows George T. McIntooh National Taft Washington Hitchock Burrows McIntosh Post Office Department Postal Commission One Cent Letter Postage Association Post Ofice

Forest legislation urged to preserve Georgia woodlands

The Georgia Forest Association asks the legislature to create a five member forestry commission to study forest policy, stream flow, fish and game preservation, and to draft practicable laws. An appropriation of 600 dollars is requested for expenses. ex officio members will include the attorney general and commissioner of agriculture.

Georgia Forest Association Georgia Oglethorpe United States W. D. Mo8s Robert E Park Alfred Akerman

Escaped With His Life From Toms River Case

H B Martin of Port Harrelson 8 C recounts a near fatal cough lasting a year. After trying many treatments he used Dr Kings New Discovery and was cured. He credits it for saving his life. Potent throat and lung remedy priced 50c and 1.00 with trial bottle free at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer.

H. B. Martin Port Harrelson 8. C Dotcora Georgetown

European titled men seek Chicago wives for fortunes

Mrs. Suzannah Ella Wood Dean recounts European peers courting wealthy American wives, exposing a broker network that charges fifty guineas for introductions. She kept her 250 dollars amid the tale. The piece links hot weather to urban growth, and notes the Wright brothers skip Chicago aero events over patent concerns. Grant Park's lakefront expansion and plans for a public expo stadium are discussed.

Chicago Suzannah Ella Wood Dean John E. Dean Europe

Parson's Poem a Gem Praising King's Pills

A Rev H Stubenwoll of Allison Iowa extols Dr King's New Life Pills as a health necessity. He claims other kinds fail and urges use of Dr King's to regain wellness. Available for 26 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.

Parson H. Stubenwoll Allison Dr. King DR. King's W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Campers head to Hoya Camp near Tallulah Falls this year

The rest of the campers for the YMCA Hoya Camp on the Chattooga River near Tallulah Falls depart this morning twenty two strong after an advance party took equipment and provisions Monday. The camp hopes to be one of the best ever with full moon scenery and several directors planning a weekend visit. Those riding the 7:35 am Southern train can reach the camp by two o'clock and return by Monday noon. Phy sical Director Heidler can be consulted for details and rates are one dollar per day for shorter stays.

Hoya Young Men's Christian Association Tallulah Falls Chattooga River Tallulah Athens Heidler Chattooga

Electric Bitters Promised to Fight Deadly Germs

An advertisement extols Electric Bitters as grand protection against disease germs in air water dust and food. It claims the tonic purifies blood and cures chills fever ague and malaria with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Yast W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Bons

Russia Launches Second Dreadnought Poltava

The Poltava, second dreadnought for Russia, was launched at St. Petersburg. sister to Sevastopol, the new battleship displaces 23,000 tons and is designed for 23 knots.

Russia St. Petersburg Poltava Sevastopol

Happiest Girl in Lincoln Seeks Better Health

Lincoln Nebraska girl chronicles illness from chronic constipation and stomach trouble. She credits Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets with a three day revival and recovery to full activity. Sold by all sealer outlets.

Lincoln Lincoln, Neb Chamberlain

Fire Damaged the Adams Market on Lumpkin Street

Police officer John F. Short found smoke and flames at Adams Market in the Cobb Lumpkin building on Lumpkin street. Firemen extinguished the blaze quickly, but smoke ruined stock belonging to Mr. Adams and damaged interior walls. Building damage estimated at 750 dollars, stock at 2000 dollars.

Lumpkin Oficer John F. Short Adams Market Lumpkin Street Cobb Lumpkin Building Paiating Lon Im Secong

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