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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1911
Page
12
Mrs. J. M. Shepherd of Durham, a farmer’s wife, says Cardui Home Treatment let her regain strength after four months of struggle. She claims it did more good than doctors and urges other women with womanly trouble to try Cardui, noting its gentle, vegetable composition and safety.
By order of Judge James B. Park the receiver will sell all property of the Bostwick Railroad Company on the first Tuesday in August 1911 at the Morgan County courthouse. Assets include one fifteen ton locomotive one passenger coach baggage car gon dola car and all equipment and tools. Real property includes right of way and road bed from Bostwick to Appa Inchee Morgan County Georgia. Sale is cash and free of liens. Contact receiver Robt L Mobley Bostwick Ga and Napier Wright Cox Jesse M Wood Attorneys.
Insurance ad notes that all policies include a Lightning Clause as an important addition. The Lipscome Co firm lists real estate and insurance services with a phone contact.
Rev. Stanley R. Grubb of the First Christian church in Athens began a revival at the Mayesville Christian church on Wednesday night. The congregation grows with each service and the meetings will continue for several days.
Jackson Herald notes from Speaker John Holder of Jefferson discuss Walton County lynching resolutions defeated by near unanimous vote. Governor Smith receives praise as Capt. Arnold’s appointment and Athens city court race dynamics are outlined with candidates West Thomas Shackelford. Also notices offer farms for sale in Oconee Wilkes counties and medical remedies from Foley products.
In a Savannah Press editorial, Hon Pleasant A Stovall calls for Hoke Smith to resign the Georgia governorship immediately and take a United States Senate seat. He argues Smith must be senator in fact and name to advance key Democratic measures and protect Georgia’s representation.
The Sarepta Baptist Association ministers and deacons meeting will be at Sarepta Church in Center Georgia on July 28 29 and 30. The schedule lists devotional sessions sermons doctrinal topics church discipline Bible study scripture verses and minute talks with speakers J J McMahan W M Coile N A Henderson J W Lynch Gilbert Dobbs J P Cooper T J C Hardman and others.
Officials from the University, State Normal School and State Agricultural College seek increased funding. Colonel W E Simmons urges 20000 more for university maintenance and 10000 for the new Peabody school. Dr A M Soule asks 50000 for extension work and 10000 for college support. He outlines outreach to farmers and notes rising corn yields and rich soil potential.
Editorial notes call for a salary increase for the Georgia state school commissioner, arguing the post is underpaid relative to required qualifications. It cites M J Brittain and Wooster, warns of resignations, and urges elevating the head of the department to sustain educational excellence and stronger board oversight.
Protracted services begin Sunday morning the 23d at the Presbyterian church in Mayesville. Rev. S. J. Cartledge of Athens will conduct the infant service and serve as pastor of the Prince Avenue Presbyterian Church. The notice is published by Rev. H. F. Hoyt of Mayesville.
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