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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1911

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Athens Hosts Georgia Templar Session and Yaarab Shrine

Athens to host the Grand Commandery of Georgia for its annual ses sion with about three hundred members and numerous visitors. Yaarab Temple Shriners from Atlanta plan a ceremonial session and banquet in Athens, attracting up to six hundred nobles and a large drum corps. A parade through downtown and a Friday session at the Masonic hall mark the event with addresses by city officials and Georgia Masonic leaders.

Athens Jerusalem Templars Georgia Yaarab Temple Mystic Shriners Grand Commandery of Masons Atlanta Grand Commandery Grand Comandery of Georgian Savannah Joseph C. Greenfield George D. Case Milledgeville Theodore Petri Columbus Augustus G. Miller Americus William F. Bowe Augusta Benjamin F. Hardeman George 5. Whitney Marshall A. Weir Macon Charles S. Wood Robert Lee Wylly Thomasville John W. Murrell Fred W. Clarke John R. Dickey George B. Whitesides Frank G. Miller Fort Valley W. A. Capps Moss Building W. F. Dorsey H. J. Rowe Knights D. ©. Barrow Interraity of Georgia Masonic Hall Sir Knehhts First Methodist Knight Troy Beatty Emanuel Church M. L. Troutman J. P. Campbell Order of the Mystic Shrine Drum Corps Oasis of Forrest Adair George B. Argard Goat Glaw Knights Templar of Ed B. Cohen Frank Hardeman Robert W. Lamkin Athena Knight Cohen Commandery Knights Templar Vuitney H.A. Brahe St. Omer C. A. McAllister W. B. Chapman St. Aldemar Chas. E. Porter Wm. L. Williams Coeur de Lion Chas M. Holland Auguste P. Tripod DeMolay A. B. Howard A. G. Miller William Tracy Gould Forsyth Geo. L Cole Plantagenet W. H. Hunter H. Goodman Cyrene Cordele R. R. Harris J.A. Bishop Godfrey de Bouillon J E. B. Cohen J. P. Hart Pilgrim Guineaville W. G. Mealor W. C. Thomas Malta Valdosta O. H A .M. Smith Alexius Jackson Geo. E. Mallett F. M. Allen Hebron Carrollton B. L. Garrett J. FP. Creel St. Paul Albany Jos Green L. Sheppard St. Bernard Covington Richara P. Lester John W. Peck Constantine Marietta B. L. Robertson Len C. Baldwin

Doctor Lynch to Speak on Jesus Love for Young Men in Georgia

A mass meeting for men at the YMCA is set for Sunday afternoon with Dr J W Lynch of North Carolina to deliver the address on Jesus Love for Young Men. He will not assume regular duties until fall but will preach at the First Baptist Church this Sunday. The note lists Knights Templar commanderies in Georgia and their leaders, and urges Confederate veterans unable to attend the Rock reunion to be provided transportation.

Young Men's Christian Association J. W. Lynch North Carolina First Baptist Church Durham N. C First Jesus Lynch Southland Ciizen Georgia

Mystery surrounds the McKinney tragedy at Chase street

Athens men report R W McKinney shot his partner and killed himself after abandoning a family in Spartanburg. Debates grow over whether the woman was his wife, if the child is kin, and who inherits insurance and property. Guardianship of the girl is granted as investigations unfold.

Chase Street R. W. McKinney McKinney Athens Austin McKinney Cheslar Spartanburg 8. C Lawfor Tennessee Georgia Rowe D. C South Carolina Leonard McKinney

Glee Club Delights Elberton With Georgia Singers Concert

Special to The Banner Elberton Ga May 3 The University of Georgia Glee Club and Mandolin Club gave a fine concert in Elberton drawing a large audience The program featured The Matinee Idol The Jolly Blacksmiths Medley Kentucky Babe Quartette For What Thou Art a Catastrophe The Gong That Reached My Heart Good Night Dear Judy Forget Baboon Bungalow College Medley Little Cotton Dolly You Are the Ideal of My Dreams Alma Mater Song Glory to Old Georgia Powder Rag and more with Haughey’s Orchestra and strong individual performances The roster lists officers and members from Glee and Mandolin clubs.

Elberton University of Georgia Glee Club Mando- Mn Club Mandolin Club Kentucky Babe Messrs. Hunter Rogers Creekmore Maclean Medley Mandolin Quartette Messrs L. Falligant R. Strickland Foley Slade R. Falligant Mr. Lynch Glee Club Cornet Mr. Blum Judy Forget Haughey’s Morton Hodgson Mr. Hodgson Old Georgia Glee and Haughey

Faithful Elberton Dog Dies of Grief for Sick Girl Hazel

In Elberton Georgia on May 3 a dog named Don Gina died after weeks of watching over Hazel Ginn a sick child in the Ginn home. The dog had guarded her door since Hazel fell ill, refused access when told, and died Saturday evening likely from a broken heart over the girl’s prolonged sickness and separation from her. Don’s devoted vigil and sorrowful mourning marked a touching tale of animal fidelity.

Elberton Don Gina Don Hazel

Canadians to Attend Coronation by Sea Route

The advance guard of Canadian visitors to the London Coronation sailed today on the Royal George from Montreal with fifteen more liners planned to depart between May and June. Reservations show ships will be full and many Canadians may seek space on New York or Boston departures.

Montreal London Quebec New York Boston

Catarrh Sufferer Reports Longtime Relief from Tuna

A reader describes decades of internal catarrh and lingering head pains before finding relief after trying Tuna. The account notes persistent symptoms, limited prior relief, and the hope of improved health.

Modern Woodmen hold Illinois camp annual session in Springfield

A large and representative attendance gathered for the annual convention of the Illinois camp of the Modern Woodmen of America in Springfield. W. A. Northcott presided at the opening, Governor Deene delivering the welcome address. The convention will select 200 delegates for the head camp meeting in Buffalo next month and may seek to host the next head camp session locally.

Springfeld Illnois Woodmen of America W. A. Northcott

Athens Hosts Grand Commandery Conclave Week

The Grand Commandery conclave will be held in Athens with Nobles of Yaar ab Temple of the Mystic Shrine visiting for the first time, marking a notable event in the Classic City.

Athens Yaarab Temple Mystic Shrine

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Varrab DR. Lynch Billups Phinizy Bush. Cohen Fred T. Moon D. Weir M. T. Summerlin Sentinel T. M. Forrester Confederacy Rock Wpkinneys Cowpena, S. c Thos. Fuller Mrs. Golden Laurens Guardian R. England A. J. Smith Methodist and Baptist Church West Side F. W. Nix Dorsey & Funkenstein Oconee Fine University Organization the Jolly Blacksmiths Ross Creekmore G. C. Arnold J. E. Varella C. M. McLean R. E. Haughey G. L. C. Hunter Louis Falligant George C. Arnold George Williams J. EB. Varella Wm. G. Daney Joe Deadwyler Harold Meyer Robert Falligant Millard Lewis Sellars Rogers Jas Sagersen Droggiata Bly Brothers Warren Surect Coca-Cola Co,atlants Coca-Cola Aizen Think Coca-Cols
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