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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1911
Page
7
Miss Nelle McDorman won the Maxwell Auto prize, Mrs. R A Chandler received the $150 furniture suit, and Miss Lucille Pierce took home the gold watch in the community competition.
The Banner reports results of a subscription contest with 119 200 votes. Nell McDorman wins a Maxwell runabout, Mrs R A Chandler receives mahogany furniture, and Miss Lucille Pierce earns a gold watch. Judges praise the voting system and fairness. The next contest is planned for the coming year.
Special to the Banner Gainesville Ga Sept 5 The work on securing a right of way for the Georgia Power Company tower line advances to bring current from the 60 000 horsepower plant near Tallulah Falls to Gainesville and beyond linking the souths largest water power with cities and factories An Athens route via Gainesville to Atlanta is planned with potential lines to Jefferson Winder Commerce and Athens and later to Macon The company controls many power sites and Georgia electric development is seen accelerating much sooner than previously thought
Governor Smith appoints Hon. John A. Cobb ordinary of Sumter county as a trustee of the University of Georgia from the new Twelfth district. J B McGee of Lumpkin county is named a trustee of the North Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlonega to fill Dr A J Cavender’s vacancy. Cobb is linked to Athens prominent families. the news notes a former Athenian and kin to jurists. Also mentions Chamberlains Liniment for sprained ankles with quick cure claims.
Richmond hosts the International Taxation Conference from September 6 for a four day session with experts from many states and several Canadian cities. Governors, senators and other public figures are scheduled for addresses as discussions cover the entire field of taxation and methods.
Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism promises rapid comfort in severe cases within hours. It claims to attack the cause and swiftly remove the disease, with first doses selling for 75 cents or a dollar at L P Canning drugstore corner Clayton and Jackson streets.
Paris September 6 President Fallieres reviewed the most formidable modern warfleet assembled under the French flag off Toulon. The fleet included eighteen battleships and nine armored cruisers plus a score of destroyers and other smaller warships.
A Freeville North Carolina resident H J Barnum reports a dreadful fever sore on his wife finally cured by Bucklen's Amica Salve. The testimonial claims the remedy healed with scarcely a scar and also treats burns cuts boils eczema piles and swellings. Available for 25 cents at local outlets W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
The Elliott Memorial Hospital, a gift to the University of Minnesota from Dr and Mrs A P Elliott of Minneapolis, was formally dedicated on September 5 with exercises on the university campus. University President Vincent and leaders of the College of Medicine spoke at the ceremony.
An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney and urinary issues. It claims availability at all druggists and includes a humorous quotation about professors and freshmen from the Philadelphia Times.
Foley's Kidney Remedy Liquid praised as effective for acute and chronic kidney and bladder issues. Marketed as especially helpful to elderly people for relief and comfort. Sold by all druggists.
Mr. T. W. Powell of this city was appointed by the Georgia prison commission to the office of inspector of convicts. Powell is a well known Georgia citizen with convict management experience, and his appointment meets general state approval. He will assume duties immediately. The notice includes a testimonial from J. A. Maple of Steubenville Ohio praising Foley Kidney Pills and urging buyers to seek medical remedies from druggists and dealers.
The annual convention of the International Photo Engravers Union began in Detroit with delegates from 58 local branches in the United States and Canada. President Matthew Woll of Chicago presides. sessions run through Saturday focusing on an old age pension fund and extending the union’s department of technical education.
Warns that untreated colds weaken vitality and invite serious infection. Advocates Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds croup whooping cough bronchitis and throat chest lung affections. Describes it as a ready valuable remedy sold by all druggists.
The annual national motor boat carnival under the Motor Boat Club of America began in Huntington Bay L I and will run through the week. The Harmsworth Trophy race pits three American boats against three British challengers.
At the Isthmian Canal Commission in Washington bids opened for over 100000 tons of junk. The lot includes abandoned locomotives dredges dump cars machinery and tools from the Panama Canal project once shipped by French engineers. Diarrhoea is common in September and Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is urged for relief. Electric Bitters are advertised as a health tonic with broad claims of strength and vitality.
Shawnee Oklahoma September 5 A national convention for farmers gathers for a three day session the annual National Farmers Union the largest and most influential organization of its kind delegates from over two million members across more than half the states The gathering will discuss reciprocity with Canada parcels post immigration limits and anti gambling farm products plus efforts to expand membership and influence
Urges readers to avoid costly climates and try Dr King’s New Discovery at home. Testimonial from W R Nelson of Calamine Arkansas reports restored health and 47 pound weight gain after other options failed. Guaranteed for coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup and other throat and lung troubles. 60c and $1.00 trial bottle free at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
The Central Illinois Methodist Episcopal Conference began its annual session in Peoria with Bishop Quayle presiding. Ministers and lay members attend as sessions focus on Epworth League and Methodist Brotherhood. Obscure testimonial includes Dr Kings New Life Pills advertised as a cure for kidney trouble at 26c.
Lexington Missouri September 6 annual reunion of Confederate veterans of Missouri opens with celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the battle of Lexington on the battlefield. The reunion continues through Wednesday and Thursday. Also includes a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with a purchaser in Poolesville Maryland praising its success. product offered by all dealers.
A Sunday school teacher expresses concern for Johnny who has been misbehaving and asks about his nightly habits. The boy jokes about leaving a dollar watch out in the hail on the hatrack, prompting the teacher to sigh that they may never meet in heaven.
A vintage advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as aiding digestion by invigorating the stomach and liver to perform their functions naturally. It notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
Lawrenceville Ga Sept 5 Judge Brand addressed Gwinnett county grand jury calling for lawful, speedy trials and condemning lynch mobs while noting public anger over rapes and racial tension. He warned against mob justice, affirmed commitment to due process, and criticized Atlanta press for bias.
Coach Cunningham faces a setback as Kid Woodruff of Columbus announces he will not return to the Georgia football eleven this fall. Parents oppose, delaying plans for the varsity and reserves. Coach and athletics officials urge a reconsideration while a Saturday meeting is set to discuss the captaincy and possible return.
A local appeal urges relief for Mr. T. J. Stephens a carpenter in ill health and unable to provide for his family while amid broad social commentary on lynching across counties. The piece references Georgia Oklahoma and Pennsylvania incidents and cites biblical and legal reflections on mob violence and justice.
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