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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
8
Partial timetable notes list daily arrivals and departures for Athens with exceptions for Sundays. It references mixed trains and regular passenger services with specific listed times such as 4 30 p m 1 10 p m and 8 25 p m.
Mt Ormen Lodge No 22 F and A M meet on regular communicatory on the second Thursday each month at Masonite building Clayton. All Master Masons invited. St Elmo Lodge No 49 Knights of Pythias meets Monday at 8 30 pm Castle Hall Clayton Woolsties corner. Keystones Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets third Tuesday at Mayfish building. Other lodge notices list additional meetings on Lumpkin and Jackson streets with officers named.
Local advert urges men to self treat minor injuries using Chamberlain remedies aged 25 cents per bottle. Five products Cure Colic Cough Balm Stomach Liver Salve offered, total set cost 1.25. Sold by H. R. Palmer Sons W. J. Smith L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
A brief note references Brown and bread with a full dinner pall and better times as the backdrop to a dispute involving Little Joe and the governor.
The Americas Times-Recorder voices strong support for General Peter W. Meldrim of Savannah as one of Georgia’s four at large delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. It praises his experience, eloquence, public service, and deep knowledge of Georgia political views, urging Georgia to assert itself and place Meldrim in a leading role among the national party councils.
The University of Georgia board elected Judge A. J. Cobb to teach law for one year with a plan to add another professor afterward. Howell Cobb resigned effective at the end of the next scholastic year. Chonetha Barr recommended Solia University’s L. L. Hendren for the physics and astronomy chair, vacant by A. W. Patterson’s resignation.
Friends of Chancellor and Mrs David Barrow attended a reception at their Tae cenipels home. Grounds glowed with lanterns and magnolias while white flowers decorated tables. Hosts M. Sirai hier and others assisted in receiving guests.
A meeting of the Pee Wee division of the Ladies Garden Club was postponed from eleven o'clock to a later time due to weather. The event will now take place in the parlors at the Hinton and Daught residence with members Winchie Beach and others attending.
Bids are invited for all or part of two issues of thirty year bonds with 1 to 2 percent coupons. Denomination 1000 dollars. Sewer extension 40000 dollars and water extension 35000 dollars. For full information contact CHAS M SNELLING chairman finance committee Athens Georgia. Protracted services held at East Athens Baptist church this week begun Sunday and continuing through the week. public invited. Reverend J P Cooper pastor.
A brutal nighttime road incident on West Burrs Street near North River claims four lives including John Coleman 250 and Rosie Coleman 22 along with Virginia Knight and Adelie Ber Tone. Police say a sedan lost control on slippery streets and plunged into the river.
Eugene Mevoor, visiting Cartersville, collapsed at 10 a m Sunday at J F Shaw’s residence while preparing to attend church. He had shaved one side of his face and died on the floor, the report states.
A celebration of war Holy Communion will be held at Emmanuel church on Thursday at 7 30 a m The Rev James B Lawrence rector of Calvary church Americus will officiate
An advertisement touts Foley’s Kidney Cure as a remedy that strengthens the whole system and cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases. It claims healthy kidneys filter impurities and implies overall health depends on kidney function. Sold by all druggists.
Comptroller General Wright received Macon Railway and Light Company returns showing 768,914 in total receipts for 1908 with 418,521 as franchise valuation. The company had offered 113,000 less than the accepted figure and was informed that returns could not be reduced from last year. The amended return matches the 1907 amount.
Athens reports floods hamper Southwest replanting while Liverpool and New York cotton markets show mixed Open and close with near months up and later months down. Spot prices remain steady to firm across Atlanta New York New Orleans and Galveston with various regional quotes listed.
Boston steady at 11 78a Philadelphia 190 Memphis steady 11 3-4c Baltimore nominal 12c Augusta steady 12c Wilmington steady 11 1-4c St Louis quiet 11 58c Houston steady 11 3-4c Cincinnati nominal Estimated Cotton Receipts Houston expects tomorrow 1 000 to 1 500 bales against 534 last year New Orleans 4 000 to 5 200 bales against 2 586 last year Galveston 2 500 to bales last 2000 bales against 2 year
The tax receiver announces that books close on June 15. Persons who have not filed returns this year face double taxation after that date. All late filers should proceed immediately. the receiver will be at city hall daily.
Hearing on demurrers to indictments against EK H Thorton and W F Manry for banking violations was postponed in Atlanta Superior Court Criminal Division due to counsel absence. Judge Roan will hear arguments in chambers at the courthouse next Monday at nine o'clock. Also a medical testimonial promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for lung problems.
The New York caucus closed in about fifteen minutes in harmony. Rep Herbert Parsons, previously aggressive, remained vocal but faced no opposition for the resolutions committee post. Senator Payne was briefly discussed but elected unopposed. Senator Thomas was absent from the roll but received honorary recognition as vice president.
Seasonal advice stresses early attention to a child's bowels with Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
Local ads promote Our Drug Company with three pharmacists and delivery service, fruit jars, and various household goods. Huggins China House and Williamson’s feature peppers, oranges, and fresh produce. Thornton’s carries Candies and Allegretti Candy. Lost items include glasses and a gold bracelet. Dozier and Co advertise fruits and beverages. rent and transport options appear with a touring car and boarders. Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup is endorsed by W. R. Ward of Dyersburg, Tenn.
Colic and diarrhoea pains relieved quickly by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by H. R. Palmer and Sons W. J. Smith and Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
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