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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1912

Page

7

Georgia Firms to Represent Athens at Seattle NA E Convention

Georgia will be represented at the National Electric Light Association convention in Seattle, June 10 to 14, by an Athens contingent. The roster includes the Athens Railway and Electric Co, Georgia Power Co, Savannah Electric Co, Macon and Savannah interests, with many other Georgia utilities listed. Preparations involve multiple themed trains from New York, Chicago, and other cities, offering a combined business and leisure gathering for about 1100 cities nationwide. Excursions include trips through the Grand Canyon, Banff, Lake Louise, Vancouver, and Alaska, aiming to mix industry talks with sightseeing and travel.

Georgia Seattle National Electric Light Association Athens Railway and Electric Co C. D. Flanigen The Georgia Power Co Atlanta H. P. Broughton Georgia Railway and Light Co Preston S. Arkwright H. M Columbus Railroad Co H. O. Burnside H. Corse Arthur A. Wilbur College Park Electric Light Co East Point Central Georgia Power Co Macon L. H. Marrotte W. L. Southwell Macon Railway and Light Co Savannah Electric Co Shapard Bailey George J. Baldwin H. L Bunce H. L. Wills F. M. Yawker Tifton Ice and Power Co Valdosta W. G Willie Ware County Light and Power Co Waycross D. W. Newell United States National Service New York City Grand Canyon Arizona Riverside Pasadena Los Angeles Santa Barbara del Monte San Francisco Beaton Kansas City Portland Yellowstone Park Salt Lake City Glenwood Springs Colorado Springs Denver New York Banff Hot Springs Lake Laulae Canadian Rockies Fraser Canyon Vancouver Victoria Chicago St. Louis Northwest Alaska

Walton County Georgia Per Out For Slaton For Governor

In Walton News readers are told of three declared candidates for Georgia governor: Jack Slaton, Joe Hill Hall, and Thus G Hudson. The piece favors Slaton, noting his ties to Walton County and his wife being a Walton County native. It predicts Slaton’s likely election and promises further reasons in later issues.

Walton News Georgia Jack Slaton Joe Hill Mall G. Hudson Slaton Hoke Smith State Senate Hell Bibb County General Assembly Monroe Walton County Miss Grant

Schedule to extend Athens train from Lula to Cornelia

Commerce observers report Athena and Commerce parties seek to extend the 200m passenger run from Lula to Cornelia to connect with the Tallulah Falls line arriving at 5:40 pm. The change would shave delays and allow same day Athens branch connections, with Athens Chamber of Commerce backing the move upcoming at a board of trade meeting. The notice also includes an ad for Electric Bitters and Chamberlain's ointment.

Commerce Observer Athena Commerce Southern Lula Cornelia Pasésengers Cornea Tallulah Falls Road Atheng-Lula Tallulah Falls Franklin Athens Athens Chamber of Commerce Board of Trade

Knights of Columbus Hold Annual Montpelier Session

The Vermont council of the Knights of Columbus met in Montpelier on May 14 with delegates from St. Albans Burlington Rutland and Deanington attending. A solemn high mass was held at St Augustin's church before the business sessions.

Montpelier, VI Vermont Council of the Knights of Columbus St. Albans Burlington Rutland Deanington St. Augustins’ Church

Solid South Congress in Nashville Sparks Social Reform

Thousands gather in Nashville for the first Southern Sociological Congress under the banner A Solid South for a Better Nation to study social civic and economic issues. Talks cover prohibition child welfare housing and the church’s role in public service with leaders from Vanderbilt University and various organizations outlining goals for healthier communities.

Congress Nashville Iran D. Landrith Dresq Paternl Dr. Dyer Vanderbilt University South United States Dyer Wolley Board of Trade Stahiman AntiSaloon League of Tennessee Vine Street Christian Church Samuel Z. Batten Northern Baptist Church Des Moines Iowa McKendree Church First Presbyterian Church Owen R. Lovejoy National Child Labor Committee New York Henry F. Cope Religious Education Association Chicago G. W. Dyer Tean Thomas Finty, Jr Dallas Texas Alabama W. H. Oates Alabama Prison Association Montgomery Ala C. 8. Potts School of Government University of Texas Austin Philip Weltner of Georgia Prison Association Atlanta Woods White Bruce R. Payne George Peabody College For Teachers Tenn Hastings H. Hart Centennial Club Beventa Ave

Public Health Congress Sessions in May and June

A list of speakers and topics for the Public Health Congress in Nashville and surrounding cities includes Dr. C. W. Stiles, Col J. L. Ludlow, Dr. Seale Harris, Dr. C. P. Wertenthaler, Dr. Iaither Gulick, and Miss Jean Gordon among others. Sessions cover hookworm, infant mortality, dependent children, public health housing, tuberculosis, welfare, illegitimate child care, illiteracy, and prison reform with meetings at Presbyterian churches and the YWCA, City halls, and Tulane Hotel.

C. W. Stiles National Manine Wilmington N. C J. L. Ludlow Winston Salem N.C Alexander Johnson National Conference of Charities and Correction Angola Ind Seale Harris Southern Medical Associations Jean Gordon Conference On Woman and Child Labor New Orleans Bernard Flezner Louisville Hastings H. Hart Russell Sane Foundation New York Kate Waller Barrett Florence Crittenden Mission Alexandria Cora Bristol-Nelson Murfreesboro Tenn Gertrude Knipp American Association For Study Agnes Morris Baton Rouge G. H. Detwiler West End Methodist Church Nashville South G. Gilbreath East Tennessee Normal School Johnson City Russell Saxe Foundation Centennial Club Seventh Avenue North Tulane Rankin State Board of Health Raleigh Russell Sage Foundation Warner Auditorium J. H. Dillard Jeans ‘Board Slater Board Ww.s. Rankin H. B. Carre W. D. Weatherford John Little Oscar Dowling Louisiane State Board of Health Shreveport Sesseion National Reform Association Washington, D. C Edward Devine Columbia University Graham Taylor Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy Chicago Ill

Escapes An Awful Fate From Typhoid Pneumonia

Mrs J E Cox of Joilet NL expresses gratitude for Dr King’s New Discovery which stopped a dreadful cough after typhoid pneumonia left her nearly unable to breathe. She credits the remedy for saving her life and reduces her coughing to almost nothing. Trial bottle free at all druggists.

J. E. Cox Joilet

Northwestern Volunteers of America Meet in Chicago

General and Mrs Belington Booth and other officers travel to Chicago for the Northwestern territorial council of the Volunteers of America. The gathering opens today and runs nearly two weeks, with the dedication of the new territorial headquarters in Chicago planned for next Sunday. Also includes an advertisement for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming to improve appetite and digestion.

Chicago Mra Belington Booth Volunteers of America Northwestern Territorial Council Chamberlain

Aged Bishop Seeks Coadjutor in Dallas Diocese

In Dalian Texas May 14 at St Matthew Cathedral an aged bishop requested a coadjutor to aid in the Dallas diocese. Bishop Alexander Garrett, nearing eighty and head of the church for about forty years, presided over the council meeting.

Dalian Texas Anbon Council Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Dallas St. Matthew's Cathedral Alexander Garrett Seking Garett

What Texans Admire About New Life Pills

Hugh Tallman of San Antonio says Dr Kings New Life Pills restore life and energy. He and his wife believe they are the best made, with benefits for stomach, liver or kidney troubles. A 25 cent eat-all druggist item.

Hugh Tallman San Antonio Dr. King

Chamberlains Tablets Praise From Newburg Junction

A reader from Newburg Junction, NB, reports his wife uses Chamberlains Tablets and finds them very effective and doing her a lot of good. The note suggests trying them for stomach or bowel trouble and urges purchase through local dealers.

Chamberlain Darius Downey Newburg Junction N. B Desler

Nat F Harris Accepts Bibb County Judgeship

Colonel Nat E Harris yesterday assumed the superior court judgeship of Bibb County Macon district from Judge W H Felton. He left a $7000 law practice for a $3000 salary noting the sacrifice. Felton urged support for Harris as he left the bench to lead Macon Railway and Light and related companies. The civil docket was vacated for the week and the bar association will reassign cases Friday.

Macon Nat E. Harris Superior Court of the Felton Bar Association Harris Judge Felton Macon Railway and Light Company Central Georgia Power Company Georgia Transmission Company W. J. Massee

Fund Planned For Gainesville Fireman Hero Soap Lockett

Public call grows for at least a hundred dollar fund to honor Gainesville Midland fireman Soap Lockett who risked his life to save a two year old white child. Citizens are urged to donate any amount and deliver to the Banper office for distribution as a token of white community gratitude.

Gainesville Banper Soap” Lockett South

Nebraska League Opens Season In Eight-City Circuit

Superior Nebraska May 14 opening day for the Nebraska State Baseball league championship season with games across eight cities. Kearney Fremont York Superior Hastings Seward Grant Island Columbus comprise the circuit and the schedule runs through September 3.

Superior Neb Nebraska State Baseball League Kearney Fremont York Hastings Seward Grant Island Columbus

Roosevelt delegates ready for Chicago nomination fight

Special to the Banner reports Roosevelt managers claim Washington’s entire fourteen member delegation will go to Chicago with instructions to back the Colonel for the presidential nomination. The state convention to pick delegates meets tomorrow.

Abordeven Wash Roosevelt Washington Chicago

Republicans Announce Convention Seating Plans in Chicago

Chicago May 14 Ten thousand people will see and hear the Republican National Convention as Harry S New of the sub committee reports tomorrow. The committee met to decide seating arrangements and other details for the event.

Chicago Harry New

Michigan Democrats Eye Instructed Delegates At State Meet

Bay City May 14 delegates begin gathering for the Democratic state convention to select delegates-at-large for the Baltimore national convention. Wilson forces press for instructed delegates to New Jersey governor while Harman and Clark factions seek an uninstructed slate.

Michigan Bay City Mich Baltimore New Jersey Harmok Clark

Judge Overcomes Leg Ailment With Arnica Salve Cure

Gillis Mills Tennessee resident Justice EU Cherry faced a severe leg sore baffling doctors. He used Buchlen’s Arnica Salve and reports complete cure, noting it treated burns, boils, ulcers, cuts, brakes and piles. Sold by druggists for 25 cents.

EU Cherry Gillis Mills Buchlen

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