Athens Seeks Southern Railway Link To Knoxville and Augusta
A letter to the Banner argues for a Southern Railway extension from Franklin to Willard that would create a Athens Knoxville line of 199 miles and, with further links to Augusta Sewanee or Buford, form a south line linking Knoxville Charleston Atlanta and Athens. The writer urges Athens merchants to form a committee to press the plan, predicting population growth and status rise for Athens within five years.
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Athens
Franklin
N. C
Willard
Tenn
C. J. O'Farrell
Banner
Southern Railway Company
Pranklin
Knoxville
Augusta
Southern
Hie
Charleston
S. C
Sewanee
Buford
Atlainta
Atlanta
Georgia
Suwanee
S.C
Anguein
Board of Trade of
Southern Railroad
Gerela
Death of Jankfart lawmaker McKnight shocks Mason district
Jankfart Kentucky February report of the death of Democratic representative from Mason seats Vir ei McKnight aged 12 in his Capitol Hotel room from cardiac asthma after a short illness. He served three terms in the legislature and was one of seven Democrats who refused to vote for Beckham for United States territorial. Funeral set for Mayville tomorrow. a Mason County election will determine his successor within ten days. Beckham Democrats expect a Democrat choice to back the party’s U.S. Senate nominee.
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Jankfart
Virei McKraight
Mason
Capitol Hotel
McKnight
Beckham
United States Territor
General Assembly
Maysville
Mason County
Beckham Democrats
United States
Record Breaker Hyomei Sales Soar Last Year
Hyomei the guaranteed cure for catarrh sees larger sales last year as doctors and druggists advocate its medicated air remedy. The simple treatment claims to cure without stomach drugs and comes with a dollar outfit and money back guarantee from H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Augusta Weddings in Augusta Georgia
Augusta engagements announced for E. Burwell to Lizzie Allen with a March wedding and Thomas Dicks to Martha O Connor with a Wednesday ceremony. Both couples are noted as prominent in Augusta.
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Augusta
E. «. Burwell
Lizzie Allen
Thomas Dicks
Martha O'Connor
Augusta Firemen Invitation to Pratt City Tournament
Augusta fire department has received an invitation to send a delegation of representatives to Pratt City, a Birmingham suburb in Alabama, to participate in a tournament on May 20 and 21.
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Augusta
Augusta Fire Department
Pratt City
Birmingham
Als
Library Day Push by Georgia Federation of Clubs
The Georgia Federation of Clubs observes February 22 as Library Day to collect books and funds for expanding school and public libraries. Mrs. E C McCabe of Atlanta reports a Book Shower at the State Normal School Athens and lists requested books, encouraging federated clubs to publicize needs, solicit donations, and report results.
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Georgia Federation of Club Women
E G. McCabe
Atlanta
Georgia
State Normal School
Athns
Georgia Federation
Mildred Shepperson
Don
Vieals of Georgia
Georgia Club
Hes Cinb
Mildred Sbheypperson
Athens
State Normal Library
eGeorgia
E. C. McCane
Georgla Federation of Clubs
Peachtree St
East
West Athens
Mrs Joe Koger Inherits Fortune In Echo Of A Tale
Augusta Georgia February 18 A story like a novel unfolds as Mrs Joe Koger of Columbia county becomes heiress to about 100000 dollars. Her brother Col Elisha Bates wandered Santa Fe country as a peniless stage driver then built a line and other ventures before dying recently leaving the same estate to his sister.
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Joe Koger
Augusta
Columbia County
Col
Elisha Bates
Santa Fe
Col. Bates
Roger
Boy Wounded by Toy Rifle Accident in Augusta
Twelve year old Johnny Johansen was accidentally shot yesterday while playing with a parlor rifle on Gwinnett Street in Augusta. His companion Charlie Brucker was present and not injured.
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Augusta
Johnny Johansen
Charlie Brucker
Gwinnett Street
Little Heroine Lilly May Kline Dies Saving Boy
In Cartersville Georgia February 18 Lilly May Kline 12 Emerson Ga and six year old David Rogers were struck by an L and N freight while crossing near Tennessee Coal and Iron works. Lilly May sprang to lift David as the train bore down, both children killed. their father watched helplessly.
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Cartersville
David Rogers
Lilly May Kline
Emerson
American Chemical Works
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Bartow
Mr. Kline
Lily May
Emison
Defense of Beth Hargis in father’s death proceeds
Lexington Ky February 18 in the defense of Beach Hargis for the murder of his father Judge James Hargis the expenses will be paid from the 50000 day’s share of his father’s estate. Breathitt circuit court Jackson today the Hargis case awaiting action. Indictment expected promptly and trial for the manner of his father will begin at once.
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Lexington
Beach Hargis
Jurge James Hargis
James H
Breathitt
Jackson
Hargis
Beacn Hargis
La Grippe Cure Promoted in Yellow Package Ad
A vintage advertisement touts La Grippe remedies including Mama Foley’s Honey and Tar cough cures and a genuine product in a yellow package. The copy urges readers to refuse imitation treatments and claims prevention of pneumonia.
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la Grippe
Mama Foley
la Trippe
Rose county option bill moves in Ohio House
In Columbus on February 18 the house temperance committee voted to recommend the Rose county option bill after a public hearing in the hall of representatives. Seven of nine signed the report as the measure passed the state. Opposition came from T M Gilmore of Kentucky president of the National Moral License League who urged treating the saloon as a public issue. L D Lilley of Columbus defended county unit voting rights for rural residents taxed to support courts and county administration.
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Columbus
Ohio
House Committee On Temperance
Rose County
Hall of Representatives
T. M. Gilmore
Kentucky
Nationnal Metrel License League
Regular county commissioners meeting at court house
A regular meeting of the county Commissioners was held yesterday at the court house. The heating plant installation was inspected and progressing satisfactorily. Two trained dogs will be purchased for sheriff use in tracing criminals. A new waiting room for visiting ladies will be added at the court house. A citizens petition seeks a road through the county farm to Grove Corner and a special committee will study its feasibility for action at the next meeting.
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Court House
Grove Corner
Augusta district mission drive to boost church support
The Augusta district Methodist churches plan a Missionary Institute convention February 19 20 and 21 called by Presiding Elder J W Heidt to stir interest in mission work. The program features prominent ministers and laymen from the district.
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Augusta
Missionary Institute of the District
J. W. Heidt
Savannah River Flood Reaches New Records in Georgia
The Savannah river in Augusta now sits below flood stage but has broken all previous records by exceeding the high water mark nine times this season. Flood levels reached 28 feet in December and January, with February hovering around 26 to 28 feet before settling at 24 feet, causing canal mills to suspend part of their operations.
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Augusta
Savannah
Negro Ravisher Apprehended Near Augusta
Deputy Sheriff Banks brought James Coler to Augusta from McBean Station. Coler, identified as the suspect in a criminal assault on a girl along the Savannah road six miles from Augusta four months ago, has been arrested. This marks the fifth similar case in Augusta within as many months.
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Augusta
Banks
McBean Station
James Coler
Savannah Road
Ministers May Become Active Politically in Augusta
Augusta, Ga Feb 18 At the regular monthly meeting of Methodist ministers no mention was made of political affairs, though one minister had announced the clergy would take a more active role in county and municipal politics. The line of action is not yet stated but likely relates to the state prohibition law challenge.
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Augusta
Northern Autoist Sued for Damages in Augusta
In Augusta on February 18 Melissa Mc filed a suit seeking damages from Harry Buhl a wealthy Pittsburg resident who winters in Augusta. The complaint alleges injuries arising from a motor vehicle incident and names Buhl as defendant in a civil action filed this week in local court.
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Northern Autoist
Augusta
Harry Buhl
Pittsburg
Melissa Mc
Broken leg from tumble from wagon injures teen on College avenue
Willie Cobb a fifteen year old white boy was injured yesterday morning when he fell from a wagon on College avenue near Clayton street. His left leg was broken in two places and he was taken to Dr. I J Goss for treatment. Doctors expect a full recovery with time and care.
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Willie Cobb
College Avenue
Clayton Street
Southern Mutual
Ife
I. J. Goss
Hubby Does Housework Swap in Connecticut
Winsted neighbors watch a novelty as Joe Whitcomb and his wife Julia swap tasks. Joe, quitting factory work, takes over house chores while Julia handles cooking and money, reporting satisfaction after a week of the arrangement. Joe notes he now controls the finances, while Julia frets over burning biscuits.
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Winsted
Conn
New York
Joe Whitcom
Joe
Julia
Julian
Elton man praises DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin says he has taken four doses of Kidney and Bladder Pills and they have done more than any other medicine. Barber notes the pills are DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills and that they are sold by all druggists.
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Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
DeWitt
City mayor fines for playing "skin" at game
Mayor Dorsey presided over a case in which Will Jackson, a Black man, was fined 25 dollars for playing the game known as skin. He noted prior fines of 50 dollars on other Black players but reduced those to 25 dollars each.
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Dorsey
Will Jackson
Teachers to Tour Europe Under Civic Federation Plan
Under the National Civic Federation an expedition of five hundred American teachers is planned for next autumn. The trip will visit England Ireland Scotland and other European countries to inspect schools and teaching methods. Dr H C White of the University of Georgia Dr E B Craighead president of Tulane W H Smiley of Denver schools and J M Greenwood of Kansas City schools lead arrangements.
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The
National Civic Federation
Europe
England
Ireland
Scotland
H. C. White
University of Georgia
E. B. Craighead
Tulane University
W. H. Smiley
Taft Sentiment in New England Grows for Taft
Boston reports Taft gaining strength across New England as he camps in Connecticut and Massachusetts. He plans speeches in Concord Manchester and Lowell while Taft managers foresee a toss up between Taft and Hughes for regional delegate support. Strong Taft showing in Maine Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut noted.
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Boston
Mass
Connecticut
Taft
New Hampshire
Concord
Manchester
Massachusetts
Lowell
Hughes
New England
Chicago
Maine
Rhode Island
Vermont
New York
Fairbanks
Cannon
Neal Bank to Declare a Dividend in 30 Days
Atlanta February 18 A central bank receiver announced the Neal Bank will pay a stockholder dividend within thirty days. The official says the payout will be about twenty percent, possibly twenty five percent.
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Candler
Atlanta
Central Bank and Trust Corporation
Neal Bank
Paperiee
New Commissioner Installed in Oconee County
Rev John W McWhorter of Watkinsville elected county school commissioner of Oconee County succeeding long serving James M Mayne. Board of education balloted at its Saturday meeting in Watkinsville. McWhorter, a well educated pastor and former editor of the Oconee Enterprise, is noted for strong interest in education and is expected to improve the county schools.
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John W. McWhorter
Watkinsville
Oconee County
James M. Mayne
McWhorter
County Board of Education
Oconee
Baptist Church
Bell Brothers Marble man takes charge in Macon
Mr Frank M Bell formerly of Bell Bros Marble Co Athens is now in Macon in charge of Bell Marble Co He remains a partner in Athens firm and splits time between cities building a large business Known as a progressive industry with a strong reputation for quality and fair dealing his Athens friends commend his leadership in Macon and region
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Frank M. Bell
Bell Bros. Marble Company
Macon
Bell Marble Company
Bell
Thomas M. Bell
Athens
Georgia
Lincoln Memorial to be Erected in Kentucky Birthplace Farm
Washington February 18 Madden of Illinois introduced a bill granting $100000 to the Lincoln Farm Association to build a national patriotic shrine at the Lincoln birthplace farm in Kentucky. The memorial hall, costing more than $250000, will house the humble log cabin and relics telling Lincoln’s yeomanry life. The hall is to be dedicated in 1909, the centennial year, with $150000 funded by the association and $100000 previously raised.
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Washington, D. C
Madden
Illinois
Lincoln Farm Association
Lincoln
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
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Oho Row
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Chicago, IL
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Sloan
Savannah River
Hubby
Dr, White
J. W. McWhorter
J. M. Mayne
F. M. Bell
Magon
Central City
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