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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1905

Page

3

Sunday School and Church Services at Oconee Street Methodist

Church notices list Sunday 9 30 a m Sunday preaching 11 a m and 8 p m prayer social Wednesday 8 p m with invitation to all. Also Masonic and Odd Fellows lodge meetings at local halls with officers named and attendance invited.

Danek Seergutay Oconee ST Oconee and Peters Street W. G. Crawley Mt. Vernon Williame Lodge Ashbton Building Jackson Street Odd Fellows C. W. Shupe N. A J. A. Mealor Rec Bec

Michael Badd Co New Arrivals Sale Offerings

Michael Badd Co presents advance specials on fabric and garments for 1905. 2000 yards of ginghams and corded zephyrs in new designs at low sale prices, 1500 yards of Sea Island percale, 500 pieces English Long Cloth at reduced piece prices, plus white lawns dimities and Madras at varied per yard rates. Embroideries, cotton novelties, etamine Sicilians, silk mercerized ginghams, and French organdies shown. White ruching, ladies undergarments, gowns chemises drawers skirts and corset covers offered at sale prices.

Dimities Madras

Thief Hunted by Bloodhounds Caught in Dayton

Harry Oliver, who stole $225 from William Lint of Ft. McKinley, Ohio, is sent to the reformatory after an ill fated spree. Oliver hid the money in a chest, stole it, and after spending $40 with friends on Pearl Street, used bloodhounds to divert suspicion but was tracked to him and arrested.

Dayton Ohio Harry Oliver William Lint Ft. McKinley Oliver Pearl Street

Hebrews to Gather in the Gate City

Atlanta was chosen to host the Union of American Hebrew Congregations biennial convention. The decision was announced at the closing session in Chicago on January 20.

Chicago Atlanta Union of American Hebrew Congregations

Wanted Pine and Oak Wood for Delivery and Future Contracts

Advertisement seeks one thousand cords of dry pine and oak wood for immediate delivery. Also will contract five thousand cords for future shipments. Located in Athens with contact details likely incomplete.

Will Athens Ice & A Tel Fe

Federal quarantine to curb southern fever spreads across broad cattle regions

Washington Jan 20 the agriculture department issued a February 1 federal quarantine covering eastern North Carolina all of South Carolina Indian Territory Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana Virginia south of the James River Georgia except Union Towns and Rabun counties Arkansas except northern counties Tennessee Oklahoma and most of Texas with some exclusions Kansas and California areas. The order runs through November 1 with possible changes. Cattle may move north in placarded cars for slaughter or be unloaded only at quarantined yards and must be disinfected before resuming use.

Washington Department of Agriculture South North Carolina South Carolina Indian Territory Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Virginia James River Bedford County Georgia Union Towns Rabun Arkansas Tennessee Oklahoma Texas Panhandle California

Postum converts coffee drinkers in Central and South America

A clerk of courts in Toledo Belize lists many Central and South American residents who switched from coffee or tea to Postum after trials. He notes dramatic health improvements and widespread adoption, including his own dependence as an Assistant Collector of Customs at Punta Gorda.

Vec Mude Toledo British Honduras Central South America Postum Lucas Wells Punta Gorda Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Noisy passenger aboard tram sparks puzzled remark

A smoker on the front platform notes a loud passenger. the motorman explains the disruption is caused by a flat wheel in the sheet, not drunkenness or insanity. The odd exchange centers on a stray rider described by the speakers.

Congress to add agriculture and commerce and labor secretaries to presidency line

Washington reports the House committee on election of president, vice president and representatives favors a Clark Missouri bill to place the secretaries of agriculture and commerce and labor in the presidential line of succession. The panel raises questions about who determines incapacity and succession if the president elect dies before taking office. It also asks if outgoing presidents would name cabinet successors, and whether a dead pair from the last election would shift line of succession to the opposing party. The current law was an emergency measure.

Committee On Congress Clark Missouri Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce and Labor

Women testify for Smoot in Senate inquiry

Two prominent Utah women, a legislature member who helped elect Mr Smoot and another prom inent Gentile, testified before the senate privileges and elections committee that Smoot has an excellent reputation and that they would not vote for a AM alist. The Smoot campaign team expects more witnesses arrive for tomorrow’s hearing.

Washington, Jan Utah Smoot Senate Committee On

Booker T. Washington greeted with ovation in Topeka

Booker T. Washington is greeted with an ovation in Topeka after addressing the legislature and meeting state officials. He rode in with Governor Hoch, while in Wichita he faced a cooler reception as hotels refused colored accommodations, prompting a local colored politician to host him. The Kansas Day banquet agitation added to the drama of his visit.

Topeka Kan Booker T. Washington Supreme Court State Washington Hoch Wichita Anti Lite Samuel Jones Torever Wiel Ta

Brooks Held as Lunatic After Suicide Attempt

Geo Brooks in Atlanta was locked up as a lunatic after attempting hanging at the stockade. He had been sentenced to thirty days for idling about the city and believes the humane society seeks to kill him due to an incurable disease, begging officers to save his life.

Atlanta Geo. Brooks Brooks The Humane Society

A Grim Tragedy Averted by New Discovery for Coughs

An Oakland Indiana resident cites Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds saving his wife after three doctors gave her up. The product claims to kill germs and relieve in a single dose, with guaranteed pricing.

F. G. Huntley Oaklandon Ind W. J. Smith’ & Bro

Marriage Ties Await Man Serving 30-Year Murder Sentence

In a courtroom ceremony, H Dixon wed Chicago felon John Donovan who was convicted of murdering George Gagnen during a robbery. Donovan begins a 30 year term, while his bride plans to work in Joliet and await his release.

Dixon John Donovaled He Elding Donovan Joliet

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted as Harmless for Children

An advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is perfectly safe for children with coughs colds and croup. It warns against harmful medicines and cites safety and effectiveness. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.

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

Reduced Seaboard Rates to New Orleans for Cotton Convention

Seaboard reduces first class fare plus 25 cents for round trip from North and South Atlantic states to New Orleans due to the Interstate Cotton Convention. Sale dates January 23 to 28, 1905 with continuous passage and final January 28. Southern Railway offers Athens Georgia to New Orleans round trip $17.30 with same dates and a 1245 noon departure from Athens. Pullman reservations via R W Sizer.

New Orleans North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Southern Railway Co Athens Atlanta

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