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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1909

Page

8

Masonic and Friendly Lodges Meet in Mount Vernon Area

Local lodge directory lists Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M meeting every second Thursday at Masonic Hall Clayton Street Mount Vernon. Elmo Lodge No. 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at Castle Hall. Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday. Athens lodges also noted with meeting times and officers. all members and visiting brothers invited to attend.

Elmo Lodge K. of P Knights of Pythias Keystone Royal Arch Masons Max Joseph J. G. Trussell HB. F Jenn Lodge Carlton Building Jackson Street J. Abney N. G B. Harper Sec B. Davis Iedge Carlton Bldg Athens Rebekah Lodge L O Minnie Tuck Maud Nichols

Butler Confederate general Gen M C Butler dies in Washington

Col C D April 15 Matthew Calbraith Butler of Edgefield known as one of the last Confederate cavalry generals died at 11 40 pm in a local infirmary after a long illness from a complication of diseases tied to an old wound. Born 1836 he rose from captain to major general and later served in the US army and Cuban peace commission. He is survived by his widow and three children.

Columbia D. C Matthew Calbraith Butler Edgefield General Butler Butler Brandy Station South Carolina Hampton States Senate United States Army M. C. Butler F. W. P. Butler Perry United States Navy

Night riders terrorize Indiana landowners near Harriman's Ferry

In Washington Indiana April reports describe night riders threatening tenants around Harriman's Ferry south of the city. Twenty horsemen warned tenants to accept one third of crops or have crops mowed down. A riding plow, farm implements, and a store were damaged or disrupted. A mail warning with powder and a match was sent to Thomas Taylor. Suspected riders intend floggings if warnings are ignored.

Washington Ind Harriman’s Ferry William Schrolucks William Black Albert Himselvs Thomas Taylor Ivy

Up Before The Bar Dr King’s New Life Pills Endorsed

N H Brown of Pittsfield Vermont reports long time use of Dr King’s New Life Pills as essential family medicine. They help chills constipation biliousness and sick headache. sold by W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons for 25 cents.

N. H. Brown Pittsfield Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Conference on improving country life in Northwestern states

Official representatives from Oregon Montana Idaho Washington and Wyoming met in Spokane to discuss plans aligned with President Roosevelt's country life movement. The conference seeks spring benefits for rural communities and outlines strategies to enhance welfare and living conditions across the region. Foley's Kidney Remedy advertisement appears amid the report.

Upift OF Country Life Spokane Wash Northwestern States Roosevelt Oregon Montana Idaho Washington Wyoming

Supreme Court Setstle Point in Battle V Atlantic Coast Line

Georgia Supreme Court upheld dismissal in a Plant system employee dispute. C S Battle, passenger conductor for Savannah Florida and Western, sought $1000 for loss of time and benefits after transfers and rehirings between Plant system and Atlantic Coast Line. The court ruled no actual contract violation occurred and sustained the lower court’s judgment.

Atlanta State Supreme Court Chatham County C. S. Battle Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Battle Savannah Florida and Western Railroad Southern Coast Line

Minstrels to Visit the Colonial Next Monday Night

The Dandy Dixie Minstrels bring a new negro minstrel show to the Colonial with over thirty all star performers. Dan Smith Al Strander Billy Kerrands Campbell and Meaux lead a cast featuring The Cotton Pickers Band and Dixie Rangers Quartette.

Dixie Minstrels Orton Pickers Dan Smith Merry Dan al Strander Billy Kersands Campbell & Meaux Possumville Spiellers Prince Marvelous Hoop Roller Wire-Walker Dixie Rangers Bass Woodson Bornce

Arnica Salve Cures Serious Foot Infections in Princeville

M L Bingham refused amputation for gangrene threatening eight toes. Doctors warned he would die if he did not accept surgery, but he used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and was fully cured. The remedy also treats eczema fever sores boils burns and piles. 25c at local stores.

M. L. Bingham Princeville W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Anti Cigarette Law Signed by Minnesota Governor

Governor Johnson signs a Minnesota anti cigarette bill making it a misdemeanor to manufacture sell or give away cigarettes or cigarette papers within the state. Jobbers are exempt for interstate business. The law takes effect August 1.

Minnesota St. Paul Minn Johnson

Youth Lovers Wed in Paxton Elopement Shocks Georgia

Jasper Huckabana aged 14 and Myrtle Crawford aged 13, both Florala pupils, married at Paxton after fleeing school. Parents notified. ceremony performed with teachers and local officials observing. Georgia firemen close session with Savannah to host next meet and a local high diver Matt Gray performs before Athens week of April 19.

Pensacola Pla Bridge Room Jasper Huckabana Myrtle Crawford Paxton Here Florala Macon Georgia Firemen Thomas Balentine Savannah C. C. Bunn Cedartown E. E. Thompson Cordele James Albany McArthur Americus Matt Gray Barkoot Amusement Co Athens

Train Schedule For Gainesville And Athens Lines

Georgia Railroad and Southern lines list daily and Sunday train times for arrival and departure between Gainesville, Midland, and Athens. Mixed, passenger, and regular trains run with morning and afternoon departures, including Sunday-only services and multiple daily arrivals.

Gainesville Midland Athens Southern

Fights Tonight In Los Angeles Feature Wolgast Versus Memsie

Ad Wolgast faces George Memsie in a 10 round bout at Los Angeles tonight. Hyomei inhaler ads urge readers to buy the economical home remedy for catarrh coughs colds bronchitis croup asthma claiming rapid relief and guaranteed cures.

Ad Wolgast George Memsie Los Angeles Australia H. R. Palmer & Song

Quote on stonework quality and spring bids

The notice urges readers to rely on their designs and pricing for monument and stonework, claiming the showing offers the most reasonable quotes and highest grade. It invites bidding on any stone work planned for this spring.

Thomas Dixon Jr Praises Bill Trinetel Author

Thomas Dixon Jr writes from his southern tour praising George H Brennan’s Bill Trinetel for its humor and heartfelt pathos. He says the work contributes to stage literature, and that he laughed and cried reading it, congratulating the author on a job well done.

Thomas Dixon, Jr Bill Truetell George H. Brennan South Mr. Bremian Bill Trnetel Raleigh

Honest doctors and remedies in a pamphlet of cures

The text contrasts doctors who prescribe proprietary medicines under Latin names and charge high prices with honest doctors who openly recommend Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Samose as a flesh builder. It advertises 60 cents at H R Palmer and Sons with a money back guarantee if it fails.

Lydia E. Pinkham H. R. Palmer 2 Sons

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Ely Ely Brothers Warren Street New York Maxwell Junior Bishop Motor Car Co John .J. Nolan Minstrels Cotton Pickers’ Band Lodge Directory M. J. Abney C. C. T. H. Nickerson K. of R. and Lodge Quarters Broad and Lumpkin Streets E. Bancroft E. R. Gro H. Palmer Geo. B. Davis, C. C. J. CG. Cartledge, Clerx M. G. Butler Indiana Foley Supreme Court Rise Dandy Dixie Minstrels Coretta Ma Eppa Oman Mary J. Lincoln N. K Fairbank Company Chicago Ballentine City Time Georgia Railroad Seaboard Air Line North Hoke Central OF Georgia THE Georgia Stone CO E. Clayton St Cobb St Nacoochee A Baxter St Lodge Ave Pulaski St Grace St College Ave Broad Lumpkin St J. T. Anderson
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