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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1909

Page

5

Roosevelt Bags His First Game on African Hunt

Nairobi april 26 ex president roosevelt and party hunting at Kapiti Plains. roosevelt and kermit bagged wildebeest and thompson gazelle while hoping for grant gazelle. smallpox fears grow in nairobi as two importers at kapiti are quarantined. authorities tighten protection for the roosevelt expedition and restrict guides to approved personnel.

Nairobi British East Africa Kapiti Plains Roosevelt Sir Alfred Pease Athi River Kermit Oosevelt Grant Kapiti

Damage suit against Irvin in federal court

Lua Brawner a colored woman sues W H Irvin chief of police of Elbe ston for damages claiming he whipped her. Irvin admits striking the woman after she whipped his nephew. Demurrer filed. Col S L Olive represents Irvin, Judge E C Kinnebrew represents the plaintiff.

Lua Brawner W. H. Irvin Elbeston Mr. Irvin Irvin Col. S. L. Olive E. C. Kinnebrew

Women Suffragists Gather for Global Congress in London

In London for the quinquennial International Women's Suffrage Alliances convention, prominent women from twenty countries arrive ahead of the St Hall meeting opening Wednesday. The congress is billed as the largest and most influential gathering in the movement, with speeches translated into multiple languages.

Tondon London International Women's Suffrage Alliances St.s Hall

Otterbein Male Quartette and Bell Ringers at Colonial

Otterbein Male Quartette and Bell Ringers headline the Colonial on Saturday evening May 1. Tickets are selling fast with a capacity crowd expected. The Herald praises the quartet as one of the country’s best and notes the famed rendition of Old Black Joe with banjo imitation bringing the house down.

The Herald Bristol Tenn Otterbein

Crystal Theatre To Patrons Refuses Objectionable Pictures

The Crystal Theatre announces it will avoid films that might offend Southern patrons. Management admits a recent showing touched on the Negro question, though it contained no unclean material. It pledges to be more selective and to cut out objectionable pictures in the future.

The Crystal Theater

Luther Martin Announces Candidacy for Agriculture Commissioner

Hon Luther Martin former representative from Elbert county is announced as a candidate for agriculture commissioner. He has many friends statewide who will back him with active support. Martin recently visited the federal court in session and met friends from the section.

Luther Martin Elbert County Martin Federal Court

Officer Heard Improves and Expected to Return Soon

Officer Charles W. Heard of the Athens police force has been ill for two weeks but is now steadily improving and will soon be able to resume his duties.

C. W. Heard Charles W. Heard Athens

Return Day of Athens City Court Observed

Today marks the return day for the May term of the Athens City court. Lawyers and parties at interest are urged to take notice. Mrs. Nathan Cox of Atlanta visits Mrs. Arthur Cox on Pulaski street.

Athens Nathan Cox Atlanta Mrs Arthur Cox Pulaski Street

Bagwell Denies Blackmail Suit In Atlanta

Atlanta, April 26. J O Bagwell, sued for 20000 by W W Wells over alleged alienation of Mrs Wells affections, returned from New York. He calls the suit blackmail and says he will use it as his defense. He claims evidence supports his stance and more is being gathered. Detectives are in Chicago where Mrs Wells resides.

Atlanta J. O. Bagwell W. W. Wells Chicago

Rheumatism Relief by Liniment Promise

More than nine of ten rheumatism cases are muscle rheumatism from cold or damp weather. No internal treatment needed. Chamberlains Liniment provides quick relief. Trice large size 0 cents sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning.

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning

Music festival to feature world famous singers in new auditorium

A five concert music festival in the south will showcase stars such as Gio- vanni Zenatello Ricardo Martin Madame Fremstad Madame Jomelli and Miss Farrar with the Dresden Philharmonie orchestra and a 500 voice local chorus. Highlights include arias from Madame Butterfly Carmen and Rigoletto selections plus Beethoven and Stabat Mater. Matinees on May 5 and 6 will draw attendees from across the state to the new 8000 seat auditorium marking a major regional arts undertaking.

Athanita Gia Sinnet Tials Amerie Biat Europe Maa Loo Tiey Geraltine Antonio Scot- Ly Giovanni Zenatello Hammerstein Manhattan Opera House Ricardo Martin Metropolitan Opera House Olivia Fremstad Metropolitan Wagner Jeanne Jomelli Frieda Langendorff Albert Spalding Germanone Schnitzer Dresden Philhardonie Orchestra Invaliine Wartar Madame — ‘Butterfl Martin Scotti Madame Maconda Mary Lansing Miss Farrar Tannhauser Taucia Zenatello Tsolle Madame Frem

Swept Over Niagara Calamity Prompts Kidneys Warning

A river warning theme links river danger to kidney health and Backache relief with Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. Testimonials claim cures for backache, eczema, fever sores, boils, Burns and Piles. Advertising snippets from W. J. Smith & Bro and R. Palmer & Sons.

Bright J. R. Blankenship Belk, Tenn W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons M. L. Bingham Princeville R. Palmer & Sons

The Season's Labor: A Wife’s Ironing Burden

A patient house-wife endures an exhausting ironing routine from dawn to night while her husband, called the noble Lord, idly permits the sacrifice. He does nothing to help and would rather he bought an electric smoothing iron on Sundays if he could.

White Steamer Rapid Machinery Sold in Athens

The Athens Engineering Co has secured the agency for the White Steamer automobiles. These machines are fast and simple to handle, capable of eighty five miles per hour and easily reduced to standstill. The safety features include a combination wheel to shut off steam and apply brakes instantly. Dr Johnson of Athens owns the latest model, reportedly reaching ninety miles per hour on a trip from Atlanta to Athens. Messi's Roberts Wier, proprietors of Athens Engineering Co, invite inquiries and demonstrations.

Athens Engineering Co Dr. Johnson Atlanta Athens Messi's. Roberts & Wier Athens Engineering Go

Market Cotton Prices: New York and Liverpool

New York Cotton prices on April 26 show a steady tone with sales totaling 10,000 bales. Middling grade quoted at 52 4 100.

Liverpool New York

Spot Cotton Market Across Cities

Spot cotton prices show varied tones with Atlanta steady at 10 1 8 cents and New York quiet around 10 90 1000. Liver yo steady 552 100d and New Orleans steady 10 516 cents, while several ports hold firm or quiet with small fractional changes. The report notes holiday in Savannah and cites Dr Mason touting best dental work.

Atlanta New York New Orleans Galveston Savannah Wilmington Norfolk Baltimore Boston Normal Philadelphia Houston Dull Augusta St. Louis Louisville Memphis Mobile Charleston Firm

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Copenhagen Foley Bell Ringers Crystal Theatre Bagwell Amercia Niagara Athens Electric Railway Co White Steamer Rapid Chase Anga Sene Dr. Mason Exchange Mayo al Pork TMGO Soos Ees
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