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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1910

Page

6

Tragic Train Fatality in Oconee County

Bob Palfrey of Oconee County known as Taylor Aiken Ga was struck by a Central of Georgia train near a sharp curve. He suffered a crushed skull a broken left leg and other injuries and died a few hours after being found. Palfrey leaves a wife and five children.

Oconee County Taylor Aiken Central of Georgia Ife Palfry Engineer Moody Moody A. L. Moore Mac S. C. Benedict

Clarke Rifles Prepare For State Inspection At Armory

The Clarke Rifles march to a state inspection led by Major F L Palmer at the Clayton Street armory Tuesday at eight. Capt Carl Thathers command has built a strong unit and members face a thorough test of drills, weapons, camps, and duties with a 7 15 report time and public invitation.

Clarke Rifles Clayton Street F. L. Palmer

Arnica Salve Heals Bruises and Sores Promptly

Editor J. P. Sossman of Cornelius North Carolina bruised his leg badly and an ugly sore threatened him before Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed it thoroughly. The salve is advertised for ulcers boils burns bruises cuts corns sores pimples eczema and piles. .25c at W. J. Smith and Bro H. R. Palmer and Sons.

J. P. Sossman Cornelius N. C W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Former Athens youth returns home to take new post

Mr. W. H. Jackson, longtime Walton Trading Company plane and organ salesman from Monroe, is back in Athens. He has joined Mr. J. B. Toomer and invites friends to visit. Jackson previously spent thirteen years with Hazelton & Dozier, and his friends wish him great success in the new role.

W. H. Jackson Athens Walton Trading Company Monroe J. B. Toomer Jackson Hazelton & Dozier

University of Georgia Debating Society Announces Anniversarian Winners

The Phi Kappa literary society held a Friday contest at the University of Georgia to select the anniversarian. Edgar L. Pennington of Madison, Georgia, won with the speech on International Conciliation, with Washington Falk as alternate. Brock of the Demosthenian society won the other contest, earning entry to the Delta Delta club.

Anniversarian Phi Kappa Literary Society University of Georgia Edgar L. Pennington Madison, Ga Washington Falk Pennington Anniversarian Positons Itaeli Delta Delta Club Demosthenian Society

Sunday School Association Convention at Madison

More than four hundred thousand Georgia children and over a million adults do not attend Sunday school. The convention will be held in Madison from March 22 to 24 with railroads offering special rates and plans to entertain delegates. Dr. Joseph Brought, president, Atlanta, Ga., invites writers to request the program and rates.

Georgia Madison Joseph Brought Atlanta

Notice to Debtors Enters Hartley Wood Lious Closure

Announcement seeking all indebted parties to settle accounts and close the Hartley Wood Lious matter. R. J. Hartley directs at 1918 College Ave.

Hartley Wood R. J. Hartley College Ave

Vaccinated Atlanta Has Arm in Sling

Atlanta records show over 30 000 residents vaccinated in ten days with city doctors using 25 000 vaccine points. The city has spent 1013 on vaccine points plus 325 from the state board, with 1358 paid to city physicians in five days for vaccinating. Fewer than one hundred smallpox cases remain at the pest house as new cases arise in unsanitary areas.

Atlanta Peachtree Street

All Hall Valentine Observance Dims But Persists

The city marks February 14 as Saint Valentine’s Day with mailed valentines and shop displays of lace, filigree, and cupids. Sales of pretty and comic valentines are down from recent years, but the old custom persists as lovers prepare for the holiday.

St. Valentine All Hall St. Valentine

Florence MacEachearn Brigade Meeting Canceled

The Florence MacEachearn Brigade of the Young Harris Memorial Methodist Church will not meet this afternoon. The regular meeting will be held at the usual hour next Sunday.

Florence MacEachearn Brigade Young Harris Memorial Methodist Church

Grape-Nuts Health Claims Highlight Reader Testimony

A Chicago woman credits Grape-Nuts with curing indigestion and chronic constipation after coffee and fatty foods caused poor health. She says her digestive system improved, weight increased, and she feels better using Grape-Nuts daily. a local physician also cites the product’s benefits. The ad closes with the slogan There’s a Reason and a note to read The Road to Wellville in Time.

Chicago Wellville Toke

Busy Bees Cafe Opens on College Avenue

The Busy Bee cafe opened yesterday in the former Prather barber shop space on College Avenue near Broad. The new cafe features fresh, high quality dishes, prompt service, and affordable meals with regular meals priced at a quarter.

Prather College Avenue

Wanted Fifteen Steamstresses at Athens Shirt Mfg Co

Help wanted advertisement seeks fifteen steamstresses for steady work and good wages at the Athens Shirt Manufacturing Company located on Clayton Street Jester Building third floor. An unrelated note warns about back pain from cold winds and promotes Perry Davis Pain Killer for quick relief.

Athens Shirt Mfg. Co Jester Clayton Street

Notaries Public Appointed for Athens Businessmen

Judge Brand appointed several Athens businessmen as notaries public for commercial work. Named are C. A. Lambert of Bernsteins W. BE, Eppes of the Eppes Wilking Company, Wm. W. Crane of A. If Talmage, and G. O. Davis of Michael Brothers.

Brand Chambers Athens C., A. Lambert Bernsteins W. BE Eppes Eppes-Wilking Company Wm. W. Crane A. If Talmage G. O. Davis Michael Brothers

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

If troubled with indigestion constipation or no appetite try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. They invigorate the stomach and liver and strengthen digestion. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

New Odd Fellows Lodge Planned in Madison County

Mr Carl A Von der Leith announced plans to institute a new Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge at Narrow Croas in Madison county. He is a noted state Odd Fellow, serving as Deputy District and Division Grand Master. Wood's and Ferry's Garden Seeds at Canning's Drug Store, Smoke V P Cigars.

Carl A. von der Leith Narrow Croas Madison County Independent Order of Odd Fellows von der Leith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Portrait A. V. Clifton Athens Electric E Cc. Kinnersrew Awyer Shackelford-Hodgson Corner College Ave J. P. Wilson Clarence N. Walker Osteopathic American School Osteopathy Kirksville, MO A. T Sun The Science Bob Palfrey Palmer Smoke V. P. Cigars MR. W. H. Jackson Colonial Theatre Wed Cohen Harris Geo. M. Cohan GALE L. Pennington B. F. Brock Phi Kappa Demosthemae Convention OF Sunday School Association Post Trixie Friganza McEachern Brigade Perry Davis Notaries Public NEW Odd Fellows Wood's Ferry Lat Canning V. P. Cigars
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