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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1911

Page

2

Kindergarten department joins University Summer School program

The incoming year will add a kindergarten department with Miss Hortense Orcutt and Miss Carol Oppenheimer from Savannah’s Kate Baldwin Free Kindergarten Association, plus the Chatham Kindergarten principal, guiding two hours daily observation, theory, stories and games, round table conferences, and community health discussions for primary teachers. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as a treatment for headaches linked to stomach disorders.

University Wooster Missen Hortense Orcutt Carol Oppenheimer Kate Baldwin Free Kindergarten Association of Savannah Chatham Kindergarten of Miss Orcutt Miss

Arbor Day in Michigan observed statewide

Lansing May 2 Arbor day was generally observed throughout Michigan with tree and shrub planting and special school exercises. Bucklen's Arnica Galve praised for 40 years of cures, marketed as best salve for burns and cuts. 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Co.

Lansing Mich Michigan Bucklen W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Gone

International Hygiene Exhibition Opens in Dresden

America is well represented at the International Hygiene Exhibition in Dresden and opened to visitors after months of preparation. The event aims to display preventive therapy across nourishment, industrial sanitation, apparel, and physical training, with exhibits in several large buildings in the Royal Gardens at the city center.

Dresden America Royal Gardens

Burglar’s Deed Recalled in Womans Long Fineas

An old clipping notes a burglar’s crime affecting a mother with long standing ailments. A doctor’s advertisement praises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for women and female trouble, claiming wonderful benefits for convalescence and health.

Dr. King

Deitz trial opens in Hayward over deputy's 1910 death

Hayward Wis May 2 Jury hears joint trial of John F Deitz Mrs Deitz and son Leslie for murder of Deputy Oscar Harp amid a long Cam eron dam siege. Case follows earlier assaults and clashes with Sheriff Giblin Deputy Rogich and school board quarrels tied to the Deltz family.

Hayward Wis John F. Deitz Deitz Leslie Deitz Oscar Harp Reid Circuit Court Cameron Dam Thorndale William Giblin Patrick McGinn Almyra Deitz Deltz Cameron Farm Prince Dam Spertz Chippewa Lumber & Room Company Lumber Company Delts Dietz Civyil Giblin Rogich Diets Almyra Dietz

Warning to Railroad Men by E. 8. Bacon

A Bath Maine message from E 8 Bacon warns railroad workers about kidney inflammation and praises Foley Kidney Pills after use saying strength returned and past weakness and dizziness vanished. Sold by all druggists.

Bacon East St Bath Foley

A Bilious Attack Prescription Details

Describes symptoms sour stomach bitter taste in mouth sick headache sallow complexion and torpor of liver with bile overflow. Recommends two night treatment with PAMERSDILL and TONIC PELLETS one nightly, promising rest and natural recovery. Entire treatment priced at 25 cents.

Legislature Looms in Georgia as Smith Alignment Sparks Battle

Atlanta May 2 reports a new Georgia legislature to be elected in October. Expected Senate president is John M. Slaton, with J E Sheppard opposing. House speaker prospects include John N. Holder and W H Burwell. Senate clerk and secretary roles appear unopposed. US Senator race centers on Governor-elect Hoke Smith, while session aims to pass general appropriations, tax acts, redistricting, and revisions to Prohibition enforcement.

Atlanta Hoke Smith John M. Slaton Senate Slaton Holen Smith J. E. Sheppard Sumter Smith John N. Holder Jackson W. H. Burwell Hancock H. W. Hopkins Thomas House Holder John T. Bolfeulet Chas Northen United States Justice of the Peace Jos, M. Terrell Washington General Assembly Terrell Lkely T. G. Hudson R. B. Russell State Court of Appeals Congress Peachtree Street

Atlanta News Highlights From May Day Dispatches

Atlanta reports include Dr A R Holder delivering sermons in Augusta for the Anti-Saloon League and collecting subscriptions for the cause at First and Greene Street churches. Socialists protest the arrest of J J McNamara over the Los Angeles Times bombing with plans for a May 5 protest meeting. Bill Curtiss offers a record flight Atlanta to Savannah for 5000 dollars and potential follow ups by other aviators. A Carnegie Henley eight year old jailed in Atlanta juvenile court for alleged mule theft, mother seeking reform school. Georgia Railroad talks with traveling men delayed to May end over mileage issues and pull of mileage on trains. Subscriptions flood in to fund Confederate veterans' Grand Reunion in Little Rock, including a 100 dollar donation from a Virginia Lee relative.

Atlanta A. R. Holderby Moore Memorial Presbyterian Church Augusta Anti-Saloon League First Presbyterian Church Greene Street Presbyterian Church Georgia Anti Saloon League Bill H. Curtiss Wright Brothers Savannah Ita Carnegie Henley Wrery Offcers Palmer Gorman Smith Jefferson Street Courtland Winn Little Rock Lee Virginia

Nebraska Medical Men Open Annual Meeting in Omaha

The Nebraska State Medical Association begins its three day annual gathering in Omaha with about two hundred physicians and surgeons in attendance. President J. P. Lord presided at the opening as the Creighton Institute hosts the headquarters and clinics at local hospitals and medical schools are planned. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as a healing, strengthening, antiseptic medicine sold by druggists.

Omaha Neb The State Medical Association Creighton Institute Atendance J. P. Lord

Georgia Death Wish Turns To NYC Visit

Mr. Lewis Cook, a veteran and self described widower, left to visit his three sons in New York after two years living alone above The Banner office. He had claimed he'd rather die in Georgia than live in affluence in New York but now contemplates staying or returning, having toured the city yet unsure about long term residence. He previously jailed as a federal prisoner and earned a pension while selling jewelry on the installment plan. His sons urged him to stay, but he may still depart for Georgia if the mood changes.

Lewis Cook New York Banner New York City Cook Georgia Metropolis

Three Solid Yards of Figures to Add Up Saturday's Tax Receipts

The city clerk's office counted tax receipts on Saturday as the first third of the year’s taxes. The tally reached about $14,000 in receipts from hundreds of accounts, with the mails bringing in more than twice that amount, and the adding machine showing a total of around $4,600 when counted in small units.

Only Ten Alcohol Prescriptions Filed In April

The county’s April period saw only ten alcohol prescriptions filed with the ordinary. For the 30 days before May, not more than ten prescriptions were recorded, with only two drug stores selling alcohol by physicians’ prescriptions during the month.

Negro in car shed in Atlanta sold tiger booze

Athens boys visiting Atlanta on Sunday afternoon at the Union passenger terminals saw a Negro vending liquor under the shed near the policeman on duty. He carried thirteen half pint bottles of booze on his person and sold seven pints to the Athens party, with several men imbibing before returning to Athens at dark.

Atlant Atlanta Athens Union

Gainesville Midland Railway appoints J. G. Born treasurer

An order from the general manager of the Gainesville Midland Railway designates Mr. J. G. Born as treasurer. W. B. Denham is appointed treasurer for the G. M. Railway Company with headquarters at Gainesville. The action was approved by President G. J. Baldwin of Savannah after being suggested by the office of the general manager.

J. G. Born Gainesville Midland Railway W. B. Denham G. M. Railway Company Gainesville G. J. Baldwin Savannah

Crawford Citizen Buys Business in Athena Move to Athens Envisioned

Crawford resident A T Gillen acquires Dr H C Compton's share in the Compton Wilson Drug business on Clayton Street. Gillen, already a noted Crawford businessman, plans to move the bottling plant to Athens and expand it substantially while maintaining local ties.

A. T. Gillen Dr. Compton Crawford Athena H. C. Compton Compton- Wilson Clayton Street Gillen Athens

West Virginia Sunday School Convention Opens in Parkersburg

In session at Parkersburg May 2 the annual West Virginia Sunday School Association convention gathers Sunday school workers from across the state for meetings through Thursday. Notable speakers include Mrs Mary Foster Bryner Dr James A Worden Werbert Moninger and Dr W O Carer with Prof E O Excell directing music. A testimonial ad for Chamberlain's ointment follows, claiming quick relief for rheumatism.

Parkersburg W. Va West Virginia Sunday School Association Mra Mary Foster Bryner Chicago James A. Worden Philadelphia Werbert Moninger Cincinnati W. 0. Carer Louisville E. 0. Excell

Foresters Plan Changes At Toronto Convention

The Independent Order of Foresters holds a three day session in Toronto with delegates from the United States Canada Great Britain Australia and Denmark. A key issue is to shift governance to the supreme court meeting every four years and abolish high courts, with funds redirected to internal charitable objects.

Toronto Ont Supreme Court of the Independent Order of Foresters United States Canada Great Britain Australia Denmark Order Supreme Court

Indiana Jewelers Meet Opens Outside Indianapolis

The first Indiana Jewelers' Association convention held outside Indianapolis opens in Evanaville, Ind, with a large attendance. A banquet at the St George hotel is planned for tomorrow night to close the event. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as a remedy for back ache and kidney issues.

Indiana Jewelers Evanaville Ind Indiana Jewelers’ Association Indianapolis St. George

Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Catarrh Remedy

An advertisement urges use of Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh not cured by stomach medicines. It claims fast relief as the balm reaches fevered nasal tissues and invites readers to buy via all druggists for 50 cents from Ely Bros at 66 Warren Street New York.

Ely Ely Bros Warren Street New York

Funeral for Mrs Susan Taylor Lucas at Dearing Street

Yesterday afternoon the funeral of Mrs Susan Taylor Lucas was held from her Dearing Street residence. Rev Troy Beatty of Emmanuel Church led the service, with burial at Oaknee Cemetery. Pallbearers included E I Smith, B J Smith Jr, Thomas Hudgins, J W Carlton, Capt Rucker, Chancellor Barrow, Col Snelling, and Prof Morris Morris. Hundreds visited the home and many expressed a wish to be more like the deceased in life.

Dearing Street Susan Taylor Lucas Troy Beatty Emmanuel Church

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Athens Testimony

Athens readers recall Mrs. E R Shy of 770 College Avenue who endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney related aches. She states the remedy relieved her lumbago and has kept it in the home with consistent positive results. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States Remember the name Doan's.

Athens Doen E. R. Shy College Avenue Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Tri-State League Opens With 112-Game Schedule

Johnstown May 2 The Tri-State League begins its championship chase with 112 games. Harrisburg visits York Reading plays Lancaster Treton faces Wilmington Altoona hosts in this city. Wilmington takes Williamsport’s former franchise in a season that kicks off tomorrow with similar crowds and setup as last year.

Johnstown Harrisburg York Reading Lancaster Tretton Wilmington Altoona Crcwk Willington Williamsport

Inflammatory Rheumatism Immediate Cure Claim

Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered widespread inflammatory rheumatism for six weeks and saw no help from eight physicians until using Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. He says it gave immediate relief and enabled her to walk in three days. Sold by L P Canning at the corner of Clayton and Jackson streets.

Morton L. Hill Lebanon Ind Detchon L. P. Canning Clayton and Jackson Streets

Great Gathering of Threshers Opens in Hutchinson

Several hundred threshermen and many fat tern from all parts of Kansas and the Southwest attend the annual convention of the Thres ers' Association, opened today with a big parade in Hutchinson Kansas. An exhibition of threading machines and other agricultural implements accompanies the event, which will close with a final business meeting Thursday afternoon.

Hutchinson, Kas Kansas Southwest Thresers’ Association of the Southwest

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Sumer School Chamberlain Deinz Trial Capital News Socialist Party J. J. McNamara Times Los Angeles Georgia Railroad W. J. Craig Special Arbitration Committee Nebraska Medical Men Crawford Citizen Jlain Taylor Saw Mills Lead RS. Lucas O. B. Palmer Ark Ainda
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