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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1912

Page

5

Woman's Club Day Features Georgia Chautauqua

The Albany Herald reports Woman's Club Day at the Georgia Chautauqua with out-of-town clubwomen, Albany hosts, and remarks by state and district leaders. Delegates include Mrs. H C Waite and Mrs. Z J Fitzpatrick. notes cover Tallulah school, federation work, and plans for upcoming district meetings and events.

Cass Model School Federation Irby Johnson Milam Rowan Mr. Powell Albany Herald Second District Federation of Women's Clubs Chautauqua Woman's Club of Albany Albany Club Cuthbert H. C. Waite Athens Z. J. Pitzpatrick Fitzgerald Eugene Reilley Charlotte N. C General Federation of Women’s Clubs H. H. Merry Pelham Mra H. H. Osgood Atlanta Arts and Crafts Committee Mra. McDonald Blakely Woman Merry W. L. Davis Chautauria Albany Woman's Club Georgia Reiley Woman's Club Albany Nation

Woman's Missionary Council Meets in Washington D C

The Woman's Missionary Council of the Southern Methodist church held its annual session at Mount Vernon Place Church in Washington D C from April 10 to 18. Miss Belle H Bennett of Richmond Kentucky presided. a 20 member executive committee included Georgia participants Mrs Luke Johnson Mrs Frank Siler and others from Atlanta Gainesville West Point Elberton and Macon. A delegation of 285 represented forty conferences from Atlantic to Pacific.

Gulf of Mexico Washington Taft White House Wilson Hendrix Atkins E. Stafford Millar Australia Moody Ible Institute Council Theodosia Wales Gulf States China Flora Herndon Elberton Laura Summers Barnesville Korea Mexico Brazil Cuba Brevard N. C London Gulf and Pacific Africa Christian Fellowship Hirmingham Ala Woman's Missionary Council Washington City Cobb Lampkin The Southern Methodist Church Mount Vernon Place Church Washington, D. C Belle H. Bennett Richmond Kentucky Georgia Luke Johnson Frank Siler Gainesville Daisy Davies Atlanta J. B. Cobb R. W. Mac Dowell Macon W. B. Higginbotham West Point Mia H. K. Gairdner W. A. Albright J. N. McEachern Alanta Atlantic Pacific

Grant Day at Galena Celebrates General Grant Birthday

Galena Illinois observed its annual Grant Day birthday celebration in Grant Park with thousands of visitors. Archbishop Ireland of St Paul delivered the oration, noting his two years as chaplain to a Minnesota regiment in Grant's army.

Galena Ill U. S. Grant Grant Park Archbishop Ireland St. Paul Minnesota Grant

General Buckner’s Granddaughter Weds in Louisville

Miss Gertrude Belknap, daughter of Mrs. Morrin B. Belknap, marries Ronald Currie Lee of New York in a ceremony at the bride’s mother’s home. Grandfather General Simon Bolivar Buckner, now in his ninetyeth year, gives the bride away in a scene noted for its historic connection.

Buckner Louisville Gertrude Belknap Morrin B. Belknap Ronald Currie Lee New York Simon Bolivar Buckner

Elegant New Cloverhurst Club House Nears Opening

The Cloverhurst Country Club near Athens advances a long awaited club house after weather delays. Finishing touches proceed, lockers arrive from Philadelphia, and a new road with ample parking is under way. The opening is planned for early May with light refreshment events to follow.

Cloverrurat Country Club Athens Philadelphia Cloverhurst Country Club

Navy Lads Defeat Georgia University In Close Game

Uncle Sam's Navy Lads edged Georgia in a hard fought Saturday affair as Beddingfield pitched well for the Navy and Bowden struggled with the defense. Georgia outhit the Navy but could not translate chances, while the Navy defense stifled threats and seized a 2-0 win in a game marked by strong pitching and timely hits.

Uncle Sam NAVY Bunch Georgia University Sam Naval Academy Georgia Inda Beddingfeld Vincent Clas Twinlers Jvet Thompson Trinity Wilder Bowden

Engineer Hurt After Rock Flung At Elberton Yard

Elberton Ga April 27 Engineer Kingham of a through freight train heading toward the 8 A L was seriously injured when a rock struck him in the back of the head as a hot supper gathering near the yards broke up. He rests well and doctors hold cheerful hopes for recovery with family at Abbeville.

Elberton Engineer Kingham Bingham Ile Abbeville

Georgia Cadets Break Camp at Augusta After Pleasant Encampment

The University of Georgia cadets, about 300 strong, break camp in Augusta after a highly praised encampment hosted by Major Atkins. Officers and visiting National Guard and Army personnel lauded the conduct and hospitality, with plans to return next year.

Georgia Augusta Herald University of Georgia Augusta Atkins T. R. R. Cobb Gainesville al 'T la National Guard of Georgia United States Army University Thalans Dramatic Club

Cross of Honor event planned for June observance

Mrs Welch of the Laura Rutherford chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy arranged a program for honoring Jefferson Davis in June so veterans and descendants can still secure crosses. Read rules on page 11 of the Memorial Day Edition The Banner of Friday Inst. Apply by May 3. Miss Mildred Rutherford, cross of honor committee chair, presents the notice.

Welch Laura Rutherford Daughters of the Confederacy Jefferson Davis Mildred Rutherford Cross of Honor Committee U, DC

Afternoon Tea for Thalian Stars in Athens

In Augusta Herald style a refined afternoon tea honored Miss Edith Branson and Miss Sarah Calroun O’Farrell of Athens as the Thalian cast presented The Mummy and the Humming Bird. Guests arrived from 4:30 to 6:00, the parlor lush with roses, pink and white decor, and elegant gowns while Miss Myrtis McKenzie and Miss O’Farrell greeted guests.

Augusta Herald Missea Myrtis Dora McKenzie Edith Branson Sarah Calroun O'Farrell Athens Misa Branson Miss Helen Hatch Miss Margaret Lowrey Anslating Miss Dora McKenzie Miss Helen Beman Miss Margaret Addison Miss Mary Lyon Miss Mary Lyon Tobin Miss Leila Hankinson Miss Marion Garrett Mary Weber Williams

Meeting to uplift the Negroes in Chicago conference

Chicago hosts the fourth annual conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People starting tomorrow. Prominent race representatives will discuss eliminating prejudice and promoting white and black harmony. Miss Jane Addams will preside at the opening session with speakers Dr Emil Hirath Oswald Willard and Professor William Pickens.

Chicago Ill National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Jane Addams Emil &. Hireth Oswald G. Willard New York Willniam Pickens Talladega Ala

Mt Vernon Masonic and Fraternal Lodge Directory

Mt Vernon F and A M lodge meets weekly at Masonic Hall Clayton Street W 4. Keystone Chapter Royal Arcanum meets third Tuesday 8pm at Max Joseph building. Elmo Lodge K of P meets Monday 5 18pm Castle Hall Max Joseph building Clayton and Wall. Athens Owls Nest meets Friday 6pm Clayton St. Williams Lodge No 16 I O O F meets Monday night Odd Fellows Hall. Jiver Encampment No 14 meets Friday night Odd Fellows Hall Clayton. Glenn Lodge No 75 I O O F meets Tuesday night Odd Fellows Hall Clayton and Jackson. Davia Camp 292 W C W meets Wednesdays Woodmen Hall Clayton St 8pm. Visiting brethren invited.

Mt Vernon Keystone Royal Avo’ Masons Max Joseph Elmo Lodge K. of P—St. Elma Lodge Knights of Pythian Castle Hall Clayton and Wall Streets H. EK. Davis C. C T. H. Nickerson K. of Order of Owle Athens Owl's Nest Clayton Bt John Mappin W. H. Corbett Jiver Odd Fellows’ Hall Davison-Nicholsos Co S Atore Clayton Street H. L. Hemrick J. A. Mebalor Scribe Glenn Lodge Fallowa Pall Jackson Streets H. L. Garebold Rec. Sevy Davia Camp Woodmen Hall Talmage Building Dusiness

Doan's Kidney Pills Earn Endorsement in Athens

In Athens residents testify to relief from long standing kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mia J. D. Garrison reports dramatic improvement after two boxes. In 1911 Mrs Gare rlecon re endorses the remedy, praising its continued efficacy. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Athens Mia J. D. Garrison Thomas St Dean Doan Gare Rlecon Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan'e

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Athens Womans’ Club H. C. White A. O. Harper R. D. Mure W. B.hill M. A. Lipscomb F. G. Orr M. G. Nicholson Annie Patman Federation of Women's Clubs Madison William W. Baldwin William W. Baldwin, Chairman Committee On Entertainment W. E. Shephard Eighth District Madison, Ga Eee Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs Holly Springs William R. Wright Marie W. Henry Kentucky State Federation of Women's Clubs Mammoth Cave Thomas J. Smith Patsy C. Brooks Beeeew South Carolina Federation of + Women's Clubs 8 C I. M. Wisanska Charleston 8. C Irs John Russell Greenville Rin Connecticut Federation of + Womens’ Clubs Tam Old Springs Connecticut William A. Phipps Waterbure W. H. Hoffman Coresponding Cheshire Civile Club E. R. Hodgson Dan DuPree Civic Club American Club Association Wyrrre Griffith & Welch Cloverhurst Sund T'S Beddingfield and Cochran A. P. Comer Athens Pottery Elberton Star Thalian Stars Sloan C. M. Dowker Dever Lear Cobain Newmlgs NMIF Tate Earl 5 Ston, Mass Lodge Directory A. J. Carter Hisl Fred T. Moon Soo'y Athene B Lodge Quarters Corees Broad Lumpkin Streets Dobbs B. R. Geo H. Palmer Goo’y D. Severne John Narracna
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