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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1912

Page

2

Two Elberton Citizens Killed by Falling Trees

Alberton Ga Oct 9 two Elbert residents died in tree related accidents in the county. Jack Dixon 48 was killed by a falling tree while possum hunting near Flatwoods. Alexander Burden about 55 was killed by a limb while cutting stove wood near Harper. Both men were unmarried. Dixon’s burial was at Bethlehem church. Burden lived with his sister at the old home place.

Alberton Tre Acci Elbert Jack Dixon Mr. Dixon Aberback Andrew Dixon Bethlehem Church Alexander Burden Mr. Burden Harper, Ga

Do Wrong Henderson Burglar in Monroe Arrested

In Memree Georgia on October 9 Do Wrong Henderson known as Do Wrong and brother to Act Right Henderson faces February term at Walton superior court. He confessed to burglaries at Judge Ben Edwards and Dr W L Rick homes last weekend, with windows broken and a $95 bill taken. Authorities link him to other Monroe break ins as they vow action.

aMemree Do Henderon Menderson Tse Walton Superior Court Day Ben J. Edwards Fato W. L. Rick Mro Ricker de Arnold Edwards Fly Frank Stringer Braswell Do Wrong Howardaville Monroe Nowell

Rhode Island Democrats Hold State Convention

Rhode Island Democrats prepare for an enthusiastic state convention to nominate candidates for president and for governor and other state officers. Preceding conventions will select congressional candidates. A possible fusion with the Progressive party to win the general assembly has been discussed, but current indications favor established plans. The article notes the party’s long influence in the state and mentions Brown University as a trusted institution.

Rhode Island Congress Democratic Progressive General Assembly Brown University

Noted blind educator aged eighty years identified

Fragmentary copy notes a famed blind educator and scholar linked to Gobunney Royal College and Academy of Music with unclear references to a leg injury and a quoted warning about a boy losing a limb. Includes price listing for remedies and local dealers.

Francis J Gobunney Royal College Academy of Music United States

Imperial Trade Conference Advances Empire Council Role

London reports the Imperial Trade Commission now effectively acts as the empire’s grand council. The strike’s Terminal issue injects new questions but does not imply the end of trade upheaval or terminal trade limits.

Imperial ‘Trade Conference London Imperial Trade Commission Grand Council of the

Total Eclipse Visible in Southern Florida

Washington reports a total solar eclipse will occur tomorrow with southern Florida likely to see a partial view if clouds permit. Observers from America and Europe have instruments in Brazil near Rio de Janeiro to study the two minute total phase and the sun’s corona during totality.

Florida Washington, D. C United States Canada South Africa Quito Ecuador Rio Janeiro Brasil America Europe

Fortunes in Faces. There’s often much truth in the saying

A brief fragment notes the familiar adage that a person’s appearance reflects character or fate, suggesting a reflection on how looks influence judgments and prospects in social or professional life.

Canadian charities hold conference at Montreal

The conference opening today in Montreal as part of the Child Welfare Exhibition draws many experts in alleviating poverty and suffering among the poor. Speakers from Canada and the United States will discuss public charities, delinquency, mental defectives, families, neighborhoods, the delinquent, and public health over several days.

Montreal Tion United States Canada

Organization of the New Baptist Church at Dougherty Street

The Banner notes the upcoming organization service for a new Baptist church in this city to be held next Sunday in a tent on Dougherty street. Program items include readings by Dr EB and Rev H R England, prayers by Rev W M Colle, an address by Dr J W Lynch, church letters, articles of faith, church covenant, and reception of new members. A commendatory resolution from the First Baptist Church is also listed. Mrs J J Wilson of Gainesville Ga is cited praising Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for a severe cough before.

First Baptist Church Board of Deacons New Baptist Church New Church Dougherty Street Organization of the England W. M. Colle J. W. Lynch A. J. Cobb J. Cartledge

Stewart County to receive soil survey next

Dr. Andrew M. Soule, president of the State College of Agriculture, announced that Stewart County would be the next to receive a soil survey. The program plans physical surveying followed by chemical testing under Prof. W A Worsham Jr. and assistants.

Andrew‘ M. Soule State College of Agriculture Stewart County Border County W. A. Worsham, Jr

Consolidating Returns From Five counties Await Results

Only five counties are to be heard from on the election results late last Wednesday. These counties Pierce county will send in figures within the next day or two and the official returns may be announced by the latter part of the week. W. A. Sanges spent yesterday at the Woodruff Tri County Fair at Winder and reported an excellent exposition.

W. A. Sanges Woodruff Tri-County Winder

Lilly Gets Five Years For Highway Robbery

Thureds Bob Lilly and two co defendants faced Clarke superior court in special session near the A L station. Lilly was found guilty and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. Other cases were disposed of on various pleas and fines.

Athens Clarke Superior Court Bob Lilly Clarke Superior ‘Court State H.H. Winn Elmore’ Howard T. J. Shacketford Lena’ Miller John Henry’ Elder Col Beaner Tom Dorris Pat Hadaway Gality Emma Hawkins Howard Wheelis Fred Morris Waa John Winfrey Solicitor General Pink Hill Will Burch Lilly Pink Hilliard

Help the Children By Voting for Progress and Education Slogan

County campaign committee meets to promote a school measure. Talks outline display signs and badges with the slogan. Militia districts will receive conveyances as election days approach. Citizens urged to vote yes for the county’s children.

Feeday Dorsey

Spectacular Prisoner Clower Transferred To Jasper County

A. W. Clower, long held in Clarke county jail for months, is found to be under Jasper county jurisdiction. Indicted for larceny after trust in Clarke, he will be moved to Jasper for trial. The case involves merchant D. R. Prewitte and money owed. Clower married in jail to a Texas Bride. a fellow inmate, Nations, escaped.

A. W. Clower Clarke County Clarke Athens Jasper County Jasper D. KR Prewitte Clower Texas

Five More Meetings at the Tabernacle Next Week

The Happy Associations in this city announce several meetings at the Tabernacle next week. Dr Neighbour returns today to Athens. A special tent service is set for Friday and Sunday morning at 11 with activities for the assembly. Expected attendance ranges up to 150 to 200 members of the Noa Baptist Church.

The Tabernacle Neighbour Athens Noa Baptist Church

Dr Soule In Demand As Speaker At Fairs

President Andrew M Soule of the State College of Agriculture draws requests for talks at fairs. He spoke in Winder on Wednesday and will deliver an Educational Day address in Dublin on Friday.

Andrew M. Soule State College of Agriculture Winder Dublin

Soule and Dr. Parks on Educational Program

Notable addresses will highlight the Southern Educational Association meeting in Louisville November 28 to 30. Preliminary program announced by W. F. Feagin lists Georgia figures Dr. Andrew M. Soule of the State College of Agriculture Athens and Dr. M. M. Parks of the Georgia Normal and Industrial School Milledgeville among speakers.

Louisville Southern Educational Association W. F. Feagin Montgomery Ala Andrew M. Soule State College of Agriculture Athens M. M. Parks Georgia Normal and Industrial School Milledgeville

Paint Now And Buy Paint And Labor

A lingering warning on delaying painting emphasizes higher costs this year due to increased paint and labor. It urges immediate action, noting the longer you wait the more you pay and the more paint is required. DEVORE. Talmage Hardware Co. promotes its paint. A testimonial extols Electric Bitters for appetite, vitality, and digestion with Lincoln mentions and local stores selling it.

Michael Hessheimer Lincoln Neb W. J.smith & Bros H. R. Palmer & Gons

Archaeologists Meet in Rome for International Congress

Rome reports the third International Congress of Archaeology opens with about 500 leading archaeologists and historians from around the world attending a five day session. The United States is well represented by scholars from institutions including Princeton Lehigh Harvard and the University of California. The San Angelo Castle hosts the opening, with topics spanning prehistoric to Christian archaeology and related arts, epigraphy and numismatics.

Rome Third International Congress of Archaeology United States George M. Whicher The Archaeological Institute of America Arthur Frothingham Princeton University Joseph Clark Hoppin Providence Ivan M. Limforth University of California Charles &. Goodwin Lehigh University Charles Peabody Harvard University Castle of San Angelo

Mrs R J First of Braintree Vermont Recommends Dr King's New Discovery

A Vermont woman advocates Dr King's New Discovery for her husband’s dangerous cough. The testimonial from F. describes a near-death illness cured by the medicine, praised for treating coughs, colds, grip, bronchitis, croup, whooping cough, and tonsillitis. The product is sold in 60 cents and 1 dollar sizes, guaranteed by W J Smith & Bros and H R Palmer & Sons.

R. J. First Braintree W. J. Smith & Bros H. R. Palmer & Sons

New York's Electric Show Highlights Government Exhibits

New York October 9 The Electrical Show displays reveal the wonders of electricity with a mini Panama Canal Gatun locks model and a government exhibit on rescuing miners using 40 inch devices. Mrs P H Brogas of Wilson Pa testifies Chamberlains Cough is effective. sold by dealers.

New York Nw York Gatun Panama Canal Bureau of Mires Mra. P. H. Brogas Wison Chamberlain

No Independent Candidate in Atlanta

In Atlanta on October 9 no independent mayoral candidate will run this year regardless of the primary outcome. Chambers leaders say they will back the primary nominee in the general election, and if Woodward is chosen he is entitled to the office. A prior ministerial suggestion of an independent bid was discouraged after discussion within political circles. C Lee of Walton county recounts health trials and praise for Foley Kidney Pills, while Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are recommended for common stomach disorders.

Atlanta Woodward Chambers Helg Marion Jackson Men and Helikton Beavera Jackson Walton County Foley Chamberlain Rale

Elbert Sunday Schools Hold County Convention

Elberton Ga October 9 Elbert County Sunday School convention met in Elberton with morning afternoon and night sessions Speakers included L W Simms general secretary of the Sunday School association Rev R F Eakes Elberton Methodist pastor and Rev Stacy Presbyterian pastor The present organization was formed when State Secretary Simms was in Elberton July 20 Officers elected last night were T J Cleveland president and A O Gornell secretary and treasurer

Elbert Sunday Schools Elberton Elbert County L. W.simma Ita Sunday School Association R. F. Eakes Methodist Church of Stacy Simms T. J. Cleveland A. O. Gornell

Haralem man endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound

C B Atkinson of Harlem Ga testifies that Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has been a constant remedy for his family for years. He asserts it gives immediate relief from coughs and colds and regards it as infallible and safe for children.

C. B. Atkinson Harlem Foley

Alabama suffragists organize state association

Birmingham delegates at a conference under the Birmingham Equal Suffrage Association planned to organize a state association of advocates of the franchise for women. They aim to establish branches in every Alabama county.

Alabama Birmingham Ala Equal Suffrage Association

Hoodoo Causes Many Accidents in Dalton

Dalton Georgia October 9 Numerous accidents marred the day as Charley Oakes slipped and broke his leg while throwing a gong in a small restaurant. Dave Hawk a cotton mill worker was seriously injured when he fell beneath a freight car wheel. Oscar Ault had a hand cut badly by a saw. A farmer’s young son fell and injured his head after sticking a tin engine in it. Headache relief suggested by a medicine ad.

Dalton Charley Oakes Gong Bung Fn Dave Hawk Oscar Ault Duane Chais Company

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Henderson D. F. Howard Akin W. J. Smith Broa H.R. Palmer & Sons Ae Roe Seat J. J. Wilson Gainesville Stewart GET Soil Survey J. ©. Sims Conmerce DR Soule Devore. Talmage Hardware Co
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