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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1909

Page

3

Chicago as a Theatrical Center Opens Conan Doyle Night

Chicago hosts Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Frohman, William Jette and other theater notables for the first production of Conan Doyle's The Fi nate at the Illinois Theatre. The event marks Frohman's push to make Chicago a stand alone producing hub away from New York and London.

Chicago Dec Arthur Conan Doyle Charles Frohman William . Jette Conan Doyle Ilinois Theatre Tonizh Frohman New York London

Electric But ters Praised by Vestal Center Woman

Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York hails Electric But ters as a divine gift boosting spirits and health. She claims quick relief from nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backache faintness and dizziness and urges readers to try them at W. J. Smith & Bro H R. Palmer & Sons.

O. Rhinevault Vestal Center W. J. Smith & Bro H R. Palmer & Sons

Hartley Will Contest Highlighted in Newark Hearing

The will validity contest of Mrs Frances C W Hartley widow of a New Jersey millionaire opened before Judge Davis in Newark The suit is brought by Helen H Jenkins a daughter who received only a dining room table while the estate exceeds a million dollars in value

Newark N. J Frances C. W. Hartley Aia Cellus Hartley West Orange Davis Helen H. Jenkins Testatrix

Special Rates to Washington for Rivers and Harbors Congress

Seaboard Air Line offers a round trip for national rivers and harbors event in Washington from December 4 to 8 for 18 dollars and 15 cents. Tickets usable for outbound to Washington and return by December 24, 1909, midnight. Sleeping car reservations and information via Seaboard Commercial Agent Office Phone 350.

Washington National Rivers and Harbors Congress Seaboard Air Line Seaboard Commercial Agent's Office

Big Nation Corn Show at Omaha Highlights Largest Event

Omaha Nebr Dee t The National Corn Show draws crowds for a week with more than thirty exhibits. Prizes totaling 50000 are offered. displays include ears of corn, wheat, and other cereals. Contestants come from Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Montana Iowa and Washington judged by college professors.

Cory Atelie Surlil Tames 1 Railroad Aaghates Minnesota North South Dakota Montana Iaha Washington

Quick Relief For Rheumatism Sold In Lawton

George W. Koons of Lawton Michigan reports his wife found rapid benefit from Dr Detchen Relief for Rheumatism. She could not move limbs for two months then improved starting Monday and by Wednesday dressed for breakfast. Sold by L P Canning druggist at Clayton and Jackson Streets.

George W. Koons Lawton, Mich Detchen L. P. Canning Cor

Mosby Turns Seventy Six as Health Improves

Col. John S Mosby the famed Confederate guerrilla chieftain lawyer and Land Commissioner of the United States celebrated his seventy six birthday in Richmond Virginia today receiving many congratulations. He is reported in good health and fully recovered from a serious illness last year.

Richmond John Mosby United States

A Square Deal Promoted by Miller’s Motto

Miller promotes a modern and honest goods policy with large sales and small profits and a single price for all customers.

Miller

Flour from sawdust touted as forest resource saver

A US consul reports wood flour made from pine and spruce sawdust could replace imports for dynamite absorbents and linoleum making. Europe and Germany supply the sawdust flour, with Norway and England trading heavily. US interest grows as waste from mills drops and new uses emerge.

United States Christiania Norway Europe Germany England France

Danville Patient Praises Foley's Kidney Pills

Jacob Schrall of 432 South St Danville NL reports eighteen months of kidney and bladder trouble improved after seven weeks on Foley's Kidney Pills. He offers to share details with interested readers. The ad notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy proven effective during influenza epidemics with no pneumonia cases when used timely, sold by all dealers.

Danville Jacob Schrall South St. Danville, NL Foley Chamberlain

Black Hand gang to face courts in Ohio and beyond

Federal court in Toledo opens with trials for a dozen or more alleged members of the Society of the Banana, the Black Hand group accused of extortion across Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Indiana and New York. Postal inspectors report strong cases tied to threats and a dynamite letter demanding 10 000 from John Amicon of Columbus.

Toledo Black Hand Society of the Banana Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Indiana New York John Amicon Columbus Amicon John Charlie Sim Pittsburg Childr Cincinnati Amicon Prompe ix United St Dayton Indianapolis Amicon Siivetor Ventoht Salvatore Antonio Lima Marion Lima Pittsboro Chicago Buffalo Bellefontaine Cleveland Dennison

Sicilian Link to Petrosino Murder Suspects Strengthened

Police report ties two band members to Palermo during Lieut. Petrosino’s 1909 murder and claim they know the killer. Suspects allegedly sent money for defense and a letter describes a Sicily street scene matching the killing location.

Sicily Lieut Petrosino

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Athens Resident

Athens resident Mrs J W Yarbrough credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing her kidney trouble after two years of severe back and kidney pain. She bought them at Palmer & Sons in Athens and reports rapid improvement after using several boxes. For sale by dealers nationwide 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Dean's.

Athens Dean J. W. Yarbrough Thomas St Palmer & Sons Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Stung for Years Indigestion Cured By New Life Pills

B F P Ayscne of Ingleside North Carolina suffered thirteen years of indigestion and tried many doctors and 200 dollars of medicine before using Dr King s New Life Pills. They cured constipation biliousness and stomach and liver troubles. 25 cents at W J Smith and Bro H R Palmer and Sons. Miller's marks everything plainly for safe shopping for everyone.

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

Southern Commercial Congress Opens in Washington

The Southern Commercial Congress convened in the New Willard Hotel with nearly 500 delegates from southern states. Secretary Nagel represented Taft, John M. Baker led the session, and speakers including Thomas L. Field and John Barrett highlighted opportunities in British and South American trade and regional manufacturing.

Southern Commercial Congress Washington, D. C Southern Commercial Congress South Williard Hotel Taft Commerce and Labor Nagel A. G. B. Pierce John M. Baker Thomas L. Field London Europe F. A. Heltman Houston Texas John Barrett International Bureau of American Republics South American Am N.C Thy Tor

Foley's Kidney Remedy Ingredient Hexamethylenetetramine

The text notes Hexamethylenetetramine as a German chemical cited as a valuable ingredient of Foley's Kidney Remedy. It is described as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine, advising taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious illness.

Fights Tonight Feature Sullivan Burke Forbes Bronson Card

Boxing event set with Jack Sullivan versus Sail Burke in Boston in a 12 round bout. Clarence Forbes meets Billy Johnson in Saginaw in a 12 round match. Tommy Murphy faces Ray Bronson in a 20 round bout in New Orleans.

Jack Twin

Foley's Honey and Tar Cure Promoted For Coughs

An advertisement urges readers to recall Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs and colds and to refuse substitutes, highlighting the product name for quick recall.

Foley

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Perfection Standard Oil Company Theapporatad Hartley Omaha Col John S. Mosby W.h.gilmore Durand Mich C. Allen New Bedford Mass Vinci H. R. Palmer & Sons Pruggists Xia Miller's Rome Echo Davison-Nicholson Co Edwin Clapp Regal Crossett Tilt John Kelly Davison - Nicholson Clayton St N B Athens, Ga
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