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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1910

Page

5

Memorial Exercises at Commerce Georgia

Commerce observed Memorial Day with ceremonies at the Public School Auditorium at 2 p m. Col G Pierce Martin delivered the oration on Confederate dead. Miss Emma Stapler sang. Daughters of the Confederacy sang. A parade to the cemetery followed with flowers placed on veteran graves. The event closed with benediction by Rev Gilbert Dobbs.

Commerce Gilbert Dobbs First Baptist Church J. T. Walker G. Pierce Martin Col. Martin Emma Stapler J. E. B. Stuart Daughters of the Confederacy John H.agree J. Anderson Chandler Schuol

Home Cure For Eczema Wash Promises Relief

A simple wash claims to stop eczema itch using mild wintergreen oil thymos and glycerine. The ad notes a D. D. D. Laboratories offer and urges patients to try the preparation, though details on duration and availability remain unclear.

D. D. D Laboratories

Interstate Commerce Commission Upholds Mileage Ticket Rule

Washington April 27 The Interstate Commerce Commission in a unanimous order supports the mileage ticket exchange regulation used on southeastern railroads. It says mileage tickets are a voluntary privilege, not compulsory, and ticket purchasers are not a special class but must follow general passenger law and contract terms.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission James S. Harlan Bernard Eschner Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Electric Bitters Offered As Blood Purifier Cure

An ad claims the Demon of the Air seeds grippe illness and that Electric Bitters can restore health by toning nerves and purifying blood. It touts improved liver and kidney function and renewed energy, with a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Ia Grippe W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Indiana Democrats Convene in Indianapolis Address Platform and Contest

The Indiana Democratic state convention gathers in Indianapolis with 1,747 delegates and leaders at the Denison Hotel. Talks focus on senator endorsement, Taggart opposition, the platform, temperance, and tariff policy as party unity is sought ahead of fall battles. Governors and candidates eye endorsements while factions maneuver.

Indianapolis Ind Denison Hotel United States Indiana Thomas R. Marshall Marshall State Convention Beveralge Thomas Taggart Beveridge Taggart Hendricks Turple Leutenant Goernor Rober J. Aley Bloomington The Supreme

Division of Fire Insurance with J C Jester

A historical note proposes sharing fire insurance responsibilities with J C Jester. The fragment hints at a partnership idea without detailing terms or outcomes.

J. C. Jester

Commerce Defeats Sory Ball Team in One-Sided Game

Commerce Georgia witnessed a lopsided contest as the Southern Railway nine from Atlanta defeated Commerce 15 to 1 on the local diamond. The Commerce battery Sam Edwards and Red Barber supplied sharp work while the Southern duo Lord and Winchester performed creditably. Commerce plans a local nine and a challenge to rivals, as the town touts its prowess.

Commerce Southern Railway Atlanta Georgia Southern Lord and Winchester Sam Edwards Cliff Barber Red Barber Ty Cobb

Memory Food Strengthens Memory with Grape-Nuts

A Iowa wife reports her husband, weakened after illness, gained 30 pounds in three months on Grape-Nuts and regained stomach tolerance. A nearby boy improved, becoming healthy and hungry for regular food. Witnesses claim sharper memory and brain function with Grape-Nuts endorsement.

Iowa Stiller Moe Per

Whitehead enters Senate race in Thirtieth District

W E Whitehead announces candidacy for the Senate from the Thirtieth Senatorial District subject to Democratic Primary. He states intent to seek the party nomination and participate in the forthcoming contest.

Senate W. E. Whitehead

Clarke county candidates announce for primary roles

A series of Clarke county political announcements declare candidacies for several offices, including sheriff clerk of superior court treasurer tax collector tax receiver coroner county surveyor and a bid for judge of the Western Circuit by Lewis C. Russell i n the Democratic primary.

Clarke County Walter E. Jackson Elmer J. Crawford E. L Smith H. H. Linton J. H. Dorsey Co. N. Weatherly H. Barrow Western Circuit Superior Courts of Democratic Executive Committee Lewis C. Russeli

Farmers urged to replant corn not cotton after cold

Commissioner of Agriculture T G Hudson says farmers whose cotton was killed by the cold should replant in corn and avoid replanting cotton. He notes cotton does not thrive where damaged and warns it is late for cotton. He adds that 35 to 40 percent crop loss will be offset by higher prices, leaving little financial harm. Hudson reports farmers already planning corn in those spots.

T. G. Hudson Mr. Hudson Hudson

For Rent New Store in Auditorium Building

For Rent. 12000 square feet store space in Auditorium Building Miller Furniture Co. Fronts on two streets with power elevator. Also several rooms on 2nd and 3rd floors. Apply to R. L. Moss & Co.

Miller Furniture Company Moes Big R. L. Moss & Co

Southern Railway Low Fare Tickets from Atlanta to Major Cities

Southern Railway announces sale dates and return deadlines for round trips from Atlanta to Savannah Cincinnati Macon Asheville Baltimore Charlotte Richmond Brunswick New Orleans Washington Lewisburg Atlantic City and other points. Fares range from 3.25 to 26.35 dollars with return by set midnight dates in May and June 1910. Proportions apply for other origins. information from J. H. Meek and James Freeman, assistants in Atlanta.

Savannah Cincinnati Ohio Macon Asheville N. C Elusive Baltimore Richmond Charlotte N. C Charlotte Brunswick New Orleans Washington D. C Lewisburg W. VA Atlantic City N. J Atlanta Southern Railway J. Il, Meek Jas. Freeman Pass Atlanta. Ga

Screen In House Now For Health and Savings

An urgent house screening offer from R. L. Moss Mfg. Co. promotes wire screens and clear white poplar for health and cost savings. Call 78 for prices and ordering details.

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