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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1911

Page

2

Clement A Evans in dying condition in Atlanta

Special to the Banner reports General Clement A Evans, aged Confederate veteran leader, former UCV chief, Georgia gubernatorial candidate, local Methodist preacher, and prison commission member, is in a dying condition and not expected to live till daylight. His recent appointment by Governor elect Hoke Smith as adjutant general of Georgia is noted.

Atlanta Clement A. Evans United Confederate Veterans’ Association of the South Georgia Methodist Church North Georgia Prison Commission of Georgia General Scott Hoke Smith

Narrow auto crash endangers two men in Athens

Yesterday afternoon in Athens a black driver Daniel collided with white hackman Wier near Davis pool room. The car skidded on Athens Berry Street, struck a dray tongue tearing off the steering wheel and narrowly missed Wier, while the hack, No. 6, had its spokes shattered.

Daniel W. M. Slaughter Mr. Wier Wier Davis Pool Room Clayton and College Avenue Talmadge Allpbery Street Fears Williamson's Talmadge’s Athens Fruit Company Zis Mr. Wiet

Operation Successful in Pellagra Treatment at St Marys

A young woman with pellagra received vinous injections at St Marys hospital. The skin was dry and peeling on the arms, but the treatment showed improvement as the flesh color and skin circulation improved and the overall condition toned up. Physicians report pleased with the early results.

St. Mary’s Hospital

Charbonnier Way Named At Georgia University

The University of Georgia trustees formally named the campus walkway Charbonnier Way in memory of Dr. L. H. Charbonnier of Augusta who devoted forty years to the university as a professor of physics and in other roles. The designation honors his long service and last teaching role.

University of Georgia Charbonnier Way Broad Street L. H. Charbonnier Augusta

Cotton Field Leaders Help Shape State Education

Jackson county proud of two agri rooted leaders, Col. Tom Shackelford and Rev. Joe Bennett, who rose from cotton fields to preside on the State Normal School board and the visiting board of the University. The pair, famed for energetic service, once rivaled in picking cotton, with Bennett once said to pick nearly five hundred pounds of seed cotton in a day.

Jackson County Tom Shackelford State Normal School University Joe Bennett Board of Visitors To the Wit of Georgia Tom Shack Joe

Alumni raise eleven thousand for university needs

The University of Georgia alumni association in Athens decided to raise fifteen thousand dollars to pay off a debt owed by the land trustees. Five thousand dollars was pledged in ten minutes, boosting totals to eleven thousand five hundred dollars by night. The funds will assist the new Alumni Y M C A building and gymnasium, with further pledges listed from many prominent alumni and several hundred-dollar gifts from classes and faculty.

Alumni Association of the University of Georgia Alumni Association E. H. Callaway Augusta Clark Howell Atlanta S .B. Adams R. P. Brooks The University Sylvain Morris C. M. Strahan W. O. Payne Hamilton McWhorter Athens W. M. Slaton C. M. Walker Monroe John C. Hart Union Point 8. B. Adama Savannah 3. M. Cofer Methodist College of Emory Oxford J. J. Bennett Mercer Baptist University Macon J. D. Hammond Nashville Negro Theological Training School Association City of Times Adama Old Georgia L. G. Hardman A. H J. M. Hodgson Joseph M. Brown Bowdre Phinizy James White Lee Worsham A. M. Soule W. C. Thompson Sandy Beaver B. B. Bower John D. Hammond T. W. Reed B. Adams F. K. Boland J. Lindsay Johnson

Four Negroes Trialed in Yard Goods Larceny Ring

Yesterday Judge Young presided over the trial of Lon Thornton Louis Walls Will Nix and William Newsom for a systematic larceny ring. The group allegedly stole bacon groceries and sidemeat from Rowland & Co and the 8 A L railroad depot and cars. Newsom a local merchant faced charges of disposing of the goods at low prices. All four were bound over on $250 bonds each.

William Newsom Cleveland Avenue

Possible settlement of Mutual Life Industrial case in Georgia

Report notes that an adjustment of differences between policyholders and Mutual Life Industrial Association of Georgia may settle litigation out of court. President-treasurer John A. Darwin says nothing definite is available, but the matter could be arranged to avoid further court action, affecting six thousand or more policyholders.

Mutual Life Industrial Association Mutual Life Industrial Association of Georgia John A. Darwin Darwin

University of Georgia marks 110 years of usefulness

Today completes the hundred and tenth year of usefulness of the University of Georgia to the state. The young men who go out today are the evidences.

University of Georgia

Thirteenth International Sunday School Convention Opens in San Francisco

In San Francisco 15,000 attend as delegates flood the city for the thirteenth triennial convention of the International Sunday School Association starting today and lasting a week. An opening program features welcomes from Governor Johnson and Mayor McCarty, plus addresses on The Sunday School in the Christian Conquest and The Open Bible and the Uplifted Cross. A mass adult Bible class parade and sessions on home missions, temperance, and race work follow, with a pastors congress to conclude the week.

San Francisco Cal International Sunday School Association United States Canada Association Rocky Mountains Pacific Coast San Diego Victoria Cty Coliseum Johnson California McCarty Rolla V. Watts D. H. H. Bell John Stites Louisville International Association Justice MacLaren Ontario Court of Appeals David G. Doney Chicago North America Dr. Chapman Charles F. Acked San Franciso H. M. Hamill Nashville Tenn R. F. Coyle Denver Colo

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Listed

Athens citizen Mrs. F P Richards testifies in support of Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble. She confirms a 1908 endorsement and urges continued publication. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY, sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Athens FP. Richards N. Thomas St Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Government Officials After the Trust Examinations

Washington reports intense probes into trust connections with government figures. testimony shows top prosecutors like Wickersham and Kellogg linked to trust finances and deals, including roles with sugar and steel trusts. Bristow’s push against direct Senate elections sparks party divisions as Lloyd, Clark, and Taft face internal pressures. A new 25 million bread trust raises public concern amid broader anti trust battles.

Washington House United States Wickersham New York Strong and Cadwallader Henry P. Taft Frank B. Kellogs United, States Great Trust Steel Trust Stanley Committee Kellogg Roosevelt Gray and H. C. Frick Spirits of Steel Trust Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railway Company Kellogs Philander C. Knox Anti-Trust League Bristow Kansas Sutherland Utah Ring of Wall Street Bacc Beers Senate General Baking Company Attorney General's

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