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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1910

Page

8

Michigan Faces Wet and Dry Local Option Clash

Detroit April 4. In thirty-six Michigan counties voters decide local option on alcohol. Twenty six counties vote for the first time and were previously wet while ten dry counties resubmit the question. The Anti Gallon League drives a vigorous campaign as both sides seek a statewide tilt toward dry or maintain wet conditions.

Dtroit Mich Michigan AntiGalcon” League Drys” Express

Friday Night Still Unlucky for Ath ens Chickens

Friday night of the last week brought more henhouse thefts in Ath ens with two robberies and two kidnappings. Mrs. John S. Williford lost fourteen hens, W. B. Lawlead four birds, G. T. Young eight, and Judge Wingfield several hens in an apparent pattern. Police continue hunting for the thief or thieves. The ad ends with a testimonial for Foley's Kidney Pills from J. L. Southers of Eau Claire Wisconsin.

Athens John S. Williford W. B. Lawlead G. T. Young

Bucklen Arnica Salve Heals Soldier’s Eczema

Burlington Me resident L W Harriman endured forty years of eczema from army service until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him when all else failed. It's promoted as a top healer for sores boils burns cuts bruises and piles sold for 25c at local druggists W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.

L. W. Harriman Burlington Bucklen W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Amateur Billiard Title Opens National Championship

The tenth annual National Association of Amateur Billiard Players championship begins tonight at the Hamilton Club in Brooklyn with six top entrants: C. F. Conklin Chicago Joseph Mayer Philadelphia Edward Gardner Passaic N J Dr W G Douglas New York J Ferdinand Poggenburg and Morris D Brown Brooklyn.

New York United States National Association of Amateur Billiard Players Hamilton Club Brooklyn C. F. Conklin Chicago Joseph Mayer Philadelphia Edward Gardner Passaic N. J W. G. Douglas J. Ferdinand Poggenburg Morris D. Brown

Southern States Fire Insurance Company Formed in Athens

Athens lays claim to Hartford of the South as the Southern States Fire Insurance Company is launched with Judge H. S. West as president and E. S. Rylee as vice president and general manager. The charter was granted by Secretary of State Phil Cook and attorneys Shackelford & Shackelford were named. The group adopted by laws and will seek a state license to operate.

Athens Hartford South Southern States Fire Insurance Company Phil Cook H. S. West E. S. Rylee H. M. Rylee Shackelford & Shackelford W. S. Callaway H. J. Rowe Comptroller General of State Insuranc

Roosevelt Arrival Shaped by Rome Welcome Plans

Rome prepares for former President Theodore Roosevelt arriving today with a spontaneous reception across classes. He will meet King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena at the Quirinal, attend a papal audience, and dine with Italian statesmen and Ambassador Leishman.

Rome Lis Roosevelt Ais Italy Great American Republic Leishman Victor Emmanuel Kermit Quirinal Helena Ethel Pope Pius Mgr. Kennedy American College

Saved From the Grave by Dr King’s New Discovery

Mrs L Dix of Clarkesville Tennessee says four years of chest pain and throat lung trouble ended after using Dr Kings New Discovery. She reports near unbearable pain and inability to work but now feels like a new person and calls it the best medicine for throat and lungs.

Mr. L. Dix Clarkesville Tenn

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Claims Enduring Merit

An appeal asserts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has lingered for over thirty years, rising in popularity and helping thousands of women. A Corry Pennsylvania letter from Mrs E E Ross praises its benefit and urges others to try, arguing only honest claims would sustain such a long record.

Lydia E. Pinkham Ross Lyaia E. Pinktham

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