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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1914

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Not a Candidate John N Holder retires from race

Jefferson native and former Georgia House speaker John N Holder publishes a card in the Jackson Herald stating he will not run for Congress in the Ninth district. He notes Col W A Charters will run and support him, recounting prior vote totals and county unit results from two years ago and affirming incumbents face advantages when opposed by multiple candidates.

John N. Holder Jefferson House of Representative Georgia T. M. Bell W. A." Charters Gainesville Jackson’ Herald Holder Col. W. A. Charters Congress Charters 9Th Mr. Bell Colonel Charters Bell

Funeral of Allen H. Talmage Held at Residence

Yesterday morning the funeral for Allen H. Talmage was held at his residence. The services were conducted by Rev. C. C. Jarrell, Rev. S. R. Grubb, and Rev. Troy Beatty. Many friends and family members attended, with floral tributes reflecting affection for the deceased who has passed ahead.

Allen H. Talmage Messrs C. C. Jarrell S. R. Grubb Troy Beatty

Bright Little Son of Officer 1 Dead

Charles E. Jr., six year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Sea Graves, died at home on Poplar Street from fever. Funeral services are to be held at Oconee Street Church this afternoon with burial in Oconee Cemetery. The family has the sympathy of many friends.

Charles E. Jr Charles Seagraves Poplar Street Oconee Street Oconee

Help Wanted in Athens for Magazine Subscriptions

Advertises an Athens agent to handle renewals and new subscriptions for Metropolitan Magazine. Flexible part time work with liberal pay, no investment or experience required. Complete instructions and supplies provided. Send two references to Desk 14 Metropolitan Magazine New York.

Athens Metropolitan Livest America Metropolitan Magazine New York

Mediation Clashes Over Carranza Role at Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls June 11 The mediation effort in Mexico nears a turning point as Carranza delays answer to participate in peace talks. U S officials warn the door may close to constitutionalists while Huerta’s terms spark dispute. Arms ship Antilla arrives Tampico for Carranza.

Agermeent Niagara Falls Mexico Huerta United States Washington Administration Carranza Huertas Antilla Tampico Funston Vera Cruz War Department State Department Zubaran

Georgia Clay Products Company Organized in Athens

A new manufacturing firm with $140000 capital and a ready plant was formed in Athens to convert local clays into fireproofing and brick products. W. L. Childs serves as president with officers and directors named. the old Georgia Brick Company plant was purchased and upgraded for a wide clay product line.

Athens Georgia Clay Producta Company Red Earth Athena W. L. Childs F. E B. Warner A. E. Griffith W. 5. Holman Walter H. Jones Aaron Cohen C. B. Griffith C. M. Strahan Old Georgia Brick Company South

City Begins Actual Warfare on the Fly in Public Places

Health Officers Harbin and Booth deploy fly traps citywide to curb disease spreading flies. A two hour demonstration at Brdad street near Abe Joel store showed one trap nearly fill with flies. Officials urge businesses to support the campaign to create an Athens fly free city and set traps themselves.

Harbin Booth Saranaee Brdad Street Abe Joel Board of Health Brown Athens

White Way Gift Lights Campus Path at University

Chancellor Barrow lights the campus with fourteen electric lamps forming a White Way as the Class of 1914 presents a practical commemorative gift. The piece notes the tradition of class mementos and praises the stylish addition for students, faculty, and visitors. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as a health aid for kidney issues and fatigue.

Barrow Broad Street

Prospects for Mediation Downgraded to Medium

Mediation talks are rated as medium prospects with no immediate breakthrough in sight. Officials caution that progress hinges on双方 willingness to compromise and maintain dialogue amid shifting positions and regional pressures.

Another jewelry and optical goods shop for Athens

Athens will gain another jewelry and optical goods establishment on Lumpkin street. Dr. A C Stephens, formerly of Marietta, will open the business after returning to choose a location. He visited Athens months ago and again sought the city as the best site.

Athens Lumpkin Street A. C. Stephens Marietta Stephens

Citrolax advertiser touts easy constipation relief

An H. R. Palmer & Sons advertisement promotes Citrolax as the best laxative for constipation. It claims quick, painless relief with lemonade flavor and satisfactory flushing, citing relief from headache and sour stomach.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Adv

Rate case hearing figure returns from Charlotte

Col Abit Nix came back from Charlotta after appearing before the Interstate Commerce Commission special examiner regarding coal rates for Athens. No further hearing is set until October with argument then and a decision expected in January. Attending were several city attorneys and rate experts.

Trustees in Session at University Meet

The University Board of Trustees held its first session of the year in the Library building with Gov McDaniel presiding and Chancellor Barrow opening with prayer. Twenty of the twenty seven trustees attended as committees were named and Barrow announced he might resign, which the board declined to consider, affirming his continued service.

University McDaniel Barrow Gov, McDaniel Messrs Gober Marietta Simmons Lawrenceville McWhorter White Hodgson Athens Hayes Montezuma Goethius Columbus Clark Howell Atlanta Daniel Griffin Johnson Rome Newton Madison Nat. Harris Macon Attinson Newnan Meldrim Savannah McCante Winder Miller Conner Cartersville Callaway Augusta Slaton Col Howard Thomson Gainesville Dudley Hughes Washington David C. Barrow University of Georgia

Repeal of Panama Canal Toll Exemption Passed in Senate

Senate votes 60 to 36 to repeal the coastwise tolls exemption for American vessels using the Panama Canal. The measure returns to the House, with the Norris amendment preserving U S rights under the Hay-Pauncefote treaty amid long debate over tolls and exemptions.

Senate Panama Associated Press Washington House Mons Norris United States Panama Canal Canal Taft Congress Great Britain State Department Knox Wilson

Peruna Tablets Promised To Restore Appetite And Mood

An ad style notice touts Peruna as a cure for listless, joyless days and loss of interest in life. Claims that taking Peruna before meals can lift spirits, brighten skies, and make fields look green again. It promotes Peruna Tablets as an alternative to liquid medicine for those who object to tonics.

Wilson Repeal Fight Reaches Senate After House Victory

President Wilson pushes for repeal of a tariff or policy, calling it a necessary generous move. House passage on March 31 faced strong opposition from Speaker Clark and others. In the Senate, debate deepened as party lines blurred with Republicans Root and Lodge supporting the president while OGorman and Chamberlain led the opposition.

Clark Underwood House Sims Senate Senator Root Lodge Wilson O'Gorman Chamberlain

No Director Nominated in Sixth District Bankers Meet

In Chattanooga the Sixth regional reserve district bankers convention adjourned with no nominations for regional bank directors for At­lanta. The meeting will reconvene in Montgomery on a date to be set by the Montgomery clearing house. W. M. Golden of Equitable Life touts Foley Kidney Pills as the best remedy for kidney and bladder troubles rheumatism and backache in Bremen Georgia. H. Palmer & Sons. adv.

H. R. Palmer & Sona. Adv Chattanooga Tenn Sixth Regional Reserve District Atlenta Montgomery Montgomery Clearing House Bremen W. M. Golden The Equitable Life Assurance Society Foley H. Palmer & Sons. Adv

Perseus Described By A Child In Vivid Image

A teacher reading the Perseus and Medusa myth asked students to describe the hero. A girl pictured Perseus tall and stately with a black mustache and a monocle over his left eye.

Perseus Medusa Ferseus

For Sale Three Farm Horses

For sale three farm horses offered by H. T. Huggins and Son on Broad Street. Contact Broad Street location for details.

H. T. Huggins & Son Broad St Wedhwkiptt

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Ome Willie H.R. Palmer & Sons Saltillo Carran Georgia Clay-Products Company Charlotte, N. G Gober Howell Goetchina White Atkinson Adams Connor Brown Fund McWhorter Bennett and Hagen Gostclus Hodgeon Thompson John Tech Mr. McCants Dahlonega Peter Meldrim Industrial School For Board Atlanta Regional Bank
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