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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1912

Page

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Duckworth Expands Farmers Union Reach in Georgia

Secretary McDaniel praises R F Duckworth for rebuilding the Farmers Union in Georgia. Duckworth, a famed speaker, recently spent four days in Hart County adding about four hundred members. He spoke in Hartwell where Judge Meadows adjourned court to hear him.

Georgia McDaniel R. F. Duckworth Farmers Union Duckworth C. 8. Barrett Hart County Hartwell Meadows

New Baptist Tabernacle Named For New Church

At a Monday evening meeting the new Baptist church was named The Baptist Tabernacle by unanimous vote. Despite poor weather a large audience and enthusiasm marked the gathering with subscriptions exceeding three thousand dollars. A prayer meeting was set for Thursday at First Baptist Church at 8 p m lasting one hour with all members of the new church invited and expected to attend.

New Baptist Church The Baptist Tabernacle First Baptist Church

Less Than Half Candid Campaigns File Campaign Expenses

Special to the Banner from Atlanta reports Georgia law requires expense filings for the general election held October 2. More than half state officials elected without opposition did not file. many may have to admit no expenses. Court officials and congressional candidates face filings after November 6.

Atlanta Georgia Statehouse Comptroller General

Arbitration board stalemate ties up Georgia rail line

Ten candidates have been rejected for the third seat on the Georgia railroad arbitration board as talks resume in Atlanta between the company and conductors and baggage men. Senator Hoke Smith and attorney Reuben Arnold are among those still considered, with a decision expected Thursday or Friday.

Atlanta Georgia Railroad Company Georgia Railroad Charles A. Wickersham Fred A. Burgess Elty Board of Arbitration Hoke Smith Reuben Arnold

Normal School Epidemic Subsideing Quickly After Cases

Reports indicate no new illnesses at States Normal School and all danger from other cases is past. Parents and students who left the campus report the situation is under control with the initial case the only one nearby. The school management is credited for swift action in preventing further spread. The writer also notes personal relief from rheumatic pain after using Foley Kidney Pills.

States Normal School J. C. Lima Commeres Z. W. Copeland Dayton Ohio

Laboring Georgia Labor Voters Back Wilson Campaign

State Chairman W J Harris reports strong labor support for the Wilson Marshall ticket in Georgia. He cites letters from labor representatives praising the Democratic platform and promising turnout to boost Georgia’s Democratic majority on election day. He notes labor’s objection to big business influence and cites past Taft Taft era injunctions as motivators for labor to back Wilson.

Atlanta W. J. Harris Wilson Georgia Jon Wilson New Jersey Baltimore Harris Roosevelt Taft Fred L. Feick Indiana Esteel Trust Dat Tie Marr Rit United States

Wise advice on painting costs and Devoe paint

The ad urges not to wait for lower prices as costs rise. It notes most will wait but critics say the first year drop won’t exceed half, possibly a quarter. It cites a typical job at $100 with Devoe being better and urges painting now with Devoe through Talmadge Hardware Co.

Rene Devoe Bolt Philadelphia

Lincoln man gains health with Electric Bitters

A Lincoln Neb. resident, sick for over three years with lack of vitality and nerve ailments, reports recovery after using six bottles of Electric Bitters. The tonic is said to improve blood, nerves, and digestion and has helped thousands.Available from W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Pa per & Gons for 60 cents.

Helmer Lincoln Neb W. J. Smith & Bron H. R. Paper & Gons

Trens High Faces Riverside In Saturday Showdown

Athens High School prepared to clash with Riverside this Saturday in what promises to be a hard fought game. Coach Creekmore leads a well trained lineup as the team aims to bring the big one home. Expected starting alignment includes Weatherly at quarterback and Hutchens at right half with Costa at fullback.

Athens High School Riverside Creekmore Commerce High Wilson Bailey Martin Soule Sisar Bond Weatherly Hutchens O'Farrell Cox Costa

Banner Receives Warm Thanks From Athens Baptists

The Athens Banner prints a note from the Baptist Tabernacle Church dated October 21 1912 thanking the paper for publishing tent meeting services. It is signed by O Campbell rator pro tem J H Mapp Clerk pro tem Irving Alsbrook. Also reports the quiet marriage of Col Bishop Nettles Alsbrook to Miss Bessie Dee Irvine at the bride’s relatives home with Rev A E Lainburn officiating.

Athens The Baptist Tabernacle Church O.campbell J. H. Mapp Irving-Alsbrook Col Bishop Nettles -Alsbrook Bessie Dee Irvine James M. Denham A. E. Laneburn Etia Sallie Roberts Washington Wilkes County Eatonton Slaters Meriwether Adams J. M. Denham Col. Alsbrook South Carolina Georgia State University

The Tempest in an Attic and Home After Cleansing Day

Dramatic scene depicts a stormy attic and downstairs chaos as dust flies and darkness settles. A man pants, others stand firm or tremble, children flee and a woman frantically sweeps with broom and duster. Puck voices the unsettling toll of the Cleansing Day.

Puck

Old Fashioned Doctor Treats Kidney Disease with Peruna

Dr B Martman recalls treating a Millersville farmer with kidney disease who improved after using a bowel remedy later marketed as Perrna. He attributes kidney catarrh to general mucous membrane inflammation and promotes Peruna as a catarrh remedy for Bright's disease, noting early cases showed catarrh of the kidneys.

B. Martman Millersville Peninsylvania Cree Tee Eeee The Jefferson Medical Cou Thos Bey

Weather Map Details Cool Start Amid Short Cold Spell

Atlanta reports a rapid fall to 44 degrees with 14 degree drop since yesterday morning and expected frost in low areas. Temperatures drop across Birmingham and Memphis with unsettled conditions easing to fair by Thursday. Co F von Herrmann notes a new disturbance in the Canadian northwest.

Atlanta Birmingham Memphis Pittsburg Buffalo Mobile Brownsville Maryland Delaware Pennsylvania Canadian Northwest Co. F. von Herrmann

Cotton Region Weather Summary Opens Week With Warm to Mild Readings

New Orleans reports mean temperatures from near normal to 6 degrees above normal across the Cotton Region, with Texas showing a 1 to 2 degree deficit. Weekly means ranged 58 to 78 across eastern central and western districts, Asheville North Carolina recording 58 and Tampa Florida 78. Light frost touched northern North Carolina as rainfall spread widely, except in western Texas and Oklahoma. Some areas exceeded 2 inches with a weekly total of 6.80 inches at Waco Texas. Georgia saw rains at week start and end, with heavy rainfall in northern sections Friday and Saturday.

New Orleans Texas Asheville N. Cy Tampa Fla North Carolina Oklahoma Middle East Gulf Coast Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee Alabama Georgia Florida South Carolina Waco Tex

Weather Across Texas Shows Rainfall and Warm Days

The report notes heavy rains across much of the state with cool early week conditions and a brief spell of warm, clear mornings in the southeast. Precipitation totals reach 3 to over 5 inches in some areas, with minimal impact in others.

Brees Texas Cline

Saved By His Wife Wise Advice in Danger

Mrs R J Filat of Braintree VI praises Dr Kings New Discovery as a quick cure for coughs and colds and throat lung troubles. The ad claims relief for grip bronchitis croup whooping cough quinsy tonsillitis and hemorrhages. Priced 60 cents and 1.00 guaranteed by W J Smith & Bros and H R Palmer & Bank.

R. J. Filat Braintree, VI Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bros H. R. Palmer & Bonk

Senator Elect Du Bose Did Not Spend a Cent

Statement of expenses for R T DuBose, candidate for Georgia state senate thirtieth district in the October 2 1912 election declares no money spent by him or others for election purposes since the August 23 1912 primary. Sworn before Clark County official on October 22 1912. Also includes vendor notes and advertisements.

R.T. Du-Bose Georgia Clarke County Robert Toombs DuBose State Senate EB. J. Crawford Clark Superior Court

No Appendicitis for Judge Brand, It Is Said

A report says Judge Brand was not suffering appendicitis after illness yesterday He rested well and is expected to resume duties shortly The tale also mentions a boy facing leg amputation due to an ulcer linked to Smith & Bros H R Palmer & Sons

Judge Brand Brand Smith & Bros H. R. Palmer & Sons

Car of Fulton Varner Burned on Rural Road

Mr Fulton Varner and his wife were driving one car when it caught fire on a road near the city. The vehicle burned severely with only the skeleton remaining while they rode to safety. The damaged car was towed into the city yesterday afternoon.

Fulton Varner

Judge Foster Still Improving After Stroke Illness

News notes that Judge Foster remains in steady recovery from a partial stroke caused by apoplexy with many friends expressing relief at his gradual improvement.

Judge Foster

Stomach disorders in young children noted by parents

Early reports suggest that tummy troubles are a common concern for families with young kids. Parents report frequent discomfort, gas, and upset stomachs, prompting calls for clearer guidance on pediatric digestive health.

When You Have a Bad Cold You Want the Best Medicine

A consumer urges readers to seek the strongest cold remedy available, promising rapid relief and urging careful selection of effective ingredients to combat symptoms.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Baptist Tabernacle Foley Wensoli Marshall Devoe, Talmadge Hardware Co Trens High Banner Du-Bose
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