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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1906

Page

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Endorsements Pour In for Col Greene’s Judicial Candidacy

Georgia voters respond warmly to Col Thomas F Greene for Court of Appeals judge. Athens Chamber of Commerce and Athens Bar unite in strong endorsements, pledging support and urging public confidence in his qualifications.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Col. Greene Court of Appeals Col T. F. Greene Georgia Col. Green Chamber Elore of Commerce Psttion Athens Chamber of Commerce Unani Thomas F. Green Green Thos FP Green Geor-giu Ee A Wr Hrwin Jos. P. Hull

Little Mary Frank Dabney Dies at Eight Months

Mr and Mrs O L Dabney of Atlanta mourn their eight month old daughter Mary Frank who fell ill Sunday and died yesterday. The infant’s remains were sent to Atlanta for interment. A separate note cites Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a rapid healer for burns and wounds, endorsed by Major Hamm of Eminee Kentucky.

Q. L. Dabney O. L. Dabney Atlanta J. D. Duke Mary Frank Major Hamm Constitutionalists Eminee Bucklen W. J. Smith & Bro Palmer & Sons

Rockefeller to Erect Navy Yard YMCA Building at Norfolk

John D. Rockefeller plans a YMCA building at the Norfolk Navy Yard costing about 300000 dollars. It will mirror the Brooklyn yard structure with social dining gym baths and sleeping rooms for 400 men. The project follows years of study and fundraising including options on nearby plots.

John D. Rockefeller N the Youngs Mens’ Christian Associ Department of Tion Navy Yard Norfolk Miss Gould Brooklyn Yard Young Mens’ Christian Association United States Navy Rockefeller Association den of Navy Brooklyn Norfolk Association Harmon Navy Hospital Naval Naval Branch

Congress Nomination Set for Rep Howard in Athens

The Eighth District Democratic convention meets in Athens tomorrow to formally nominate Congressman William M. Howard for another term. Delegates from several counties will assemble at 1 o clock to nominate Howard to succeed himself in the national congress.

Howard Gressional William M. Howard Democratic Executive Committee Eighth Athens Georgia National Congress Gainesville Thos. M. Bell Bell Ws Southern Democracy William Jennings Bryan Madison Square Garden New York Ninth Dahlonega Hig Jim Ashley Ohio H. P. Farrar Congress Mountain Bob Chamblee

Doings Around Town Tells of Parrot and Local Honors

A pet parrot of J B Toomer roosted atop Athens tallest building after his owner's trip to Asheville and may be returned home. W B Moore visits Athens after Jacksonville business, plans 1400 acre St Marys river farm with cotton land. Athens marble firm builds monuments in Commerce for Tarle Quillian and at Winder for Virgil Smith family memorials. Uncle Jimmie Anderson, famed Georgia newspaper man, visits Athens on return from county relatives. his long career includes Covington Star leadership and Cuban independence era exploits.

J. B. Toomer Asheville Athens Jess Mr. Toomer W. B. Moore Jacksonville Fla J. O. Moore Land of Flowers St. Mary's River Commerce Tarle Quillian Fathlee Winder T. B. Smith Virgil Smith Athens Ward Jimmie Anderson Cavington Georgia Jimmie Dixie Virginia Covington Star

Burst Gas Main Repair Brings Close Call for Three Men

While repairing a burst gas main on Broad Street, G W Joiner and two Black coworkers Henry Favors and Larry James nearly died from fumes. The main lay several feet below ground. fumes overwhelmed them and physicians worked to restore Joiner and the two workers. Favors was seriously affected but later recovered beyond danger.

Broad Street G. W. Joiner Henry Favors Larry James Mr. Joiner

Barbecue for Confederate Veterans Funds Held on Campus

The Cobb-Delaney Camp United Confederate Veterans hosted a campus barbecue drawing hundreds to raise money for veterans unable to pay reunion expenses in Richmond Virginia. The event netted a solid sum to fund travel for old soldiers and praise for local patrons.

Cobb-Delaney Camp United Confederate Veterans Richmond

Fall term set to open as bonds repair schools

Superintendent Bond directs opening of the fall term with extensive repairs and improved interiors. Attendance expected to hit a record as tickets start issuing, with makeup days for students who failed and to advance into new classes.

Sch Bond

Franklin Springs water touted as best in the South

A local promotional piece extols Franklin Springs mineral water as the finest in the South. It discusses rates for spa visits, train schedules to nearby Royston, and hacks meeting trains, urging readers to rest and regain health at home.

Franklin Springs Royston

Hot Weather Trade Draws Big Clearance

Retail ads tout summer goods including White Lawns Printed Lawns and Ginghams to clear for winter stock. Promotions highlight muslin underwear Printed Cotton Goods Kimonas and embroidery at cut prices along with linens towels quilts and mats. Also advertised are neck wear jewelry trunks bags parasols and aGuaranteed life pills claim with drugstore sale.

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