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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1906

Page

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Georgia Legislature Opens With 260 Unfinished Bills

The Georgia General Assembly convenes for a 50 day session at 1 a.m. to tackle unfinished business from the prior year. Senate and House counts show 260 bills and resolutions pending, with many awaiting readings or committee action. Early expected measures include an anti free pass bill, pure food reform, and other proposed statutes affecting taxation, education, railroads, and public safety.

General Assembly of Georgia House of Representatives General Assembly Senate House Joe Hi Hah Bible Seaborn Wright Ficpa Boykin Jincoln Connor Bartow State University For Agricultural College Blackburn Fulton Wright Richmond Felder Bibb Porter Floyd Me. Stavall Chatham James Oglethorpe Mr. Calvin Messrs. Tiardman and Tlelder Jackson Russet Muscogee Jamestown Exposition Calvin Covington Colquitt Whitstitution Jey Douglas Messrs. Sliton Blackburn and Bell Flynt Spalding Hall Lumpkin Walker John B. Gordon McMichael Marlow Messrs. Kelly Rose and Adama Barksdale Capitol Messrs. Alexander Clives Mr. Knight Polk Georgia School Rose Upson Bell Patton Georgia Day Perry Parker Appling Superior Courts Kelly Glascock Corn Flinders Johnson Nowell Walton Reid Pte v Asutot

Ladies Shirt Waists and Linens Sale by Michael Bros

A local sale advertises ladies white shirt waists in lawn and silk versions with embroidery and various sleeve lengths at deep discounts, plus white dress linens, sheers, and dress fabrics offered from 2¢ to 30¢ and many fabrics at reduced prices. Also promotes Kodol for dyspepsia as a stomach rest remedy available from Orr Drug Co.

Michael Bros Iby Orr Drug Co

Summer School Opens at University of Georgia

The fourth annual University of Georgia Summer School opens today with a large, enthusiastic attendance expected. Supt Wooster and Registrar Hall prepared the campus for classes and registration. An evening lecture by Dr Roland Det Graf titled Yellowstone, rk-Scenic and Scientific will be held at 8:30 at the chapel. Season tickets are priced for lectures, with discounts for transfers.

University of Georgia Summer School Roland Det Graf Yellowstone

Twelve Negro Men Caught In Crargame

Yesterday afternoon twelve Negro men were arrested on disorderly conduct for alleged participation in a late crargame. Names include Nelson McCombs Lacy James Barrie Locklin John Anderson Robert Hurt Nathan Lumpkin John Houston Charley Harris Walter Hardeman Gus Hodge John Tiller William Thomas. Police officers D W Hull Charlie Segraves and Capt. Saye escorted them to the station to be charged, with a prior lunch room confrontation near Jackson's market. Four paid fines. others await Mayor Dorsey’s settlement morning, facing stiff penalties.

Nelson McCombs Lacy James Barrie Locklin John Anderson Robert Hurt Nathan Lumpkin John Houston Charley Harris Walter Hardeman Gus Hodge John Tiller William Thomas D. W. Hull Charlie Segraves Capt. Saye Jackson's Market

Gold Watch Theft Involving Supt Bond’s Property

Yesterday morning Homer Favors, a youth, entered Supt. G. G. Bond’s Dearing street home to collect foundry wages and stole a gold watch. After officers questioned him without result, Capt. Sage searched the boy and found the watch hidden in his stocking. He was jailed pending larceny trial and the watch was returned.

Homer Favors Supt G. G. Bond Dearing Street Supt. Bond Shim Sage Calaboose

Hot bath followed by Chamberlain Pain Balm for sore muscles

Prominent athletes nationwide report that a hot bath at bedtime opens the pores and is followed by vigorous rubbing in Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The liniment quickly relieves stiffness and soreness and keeps muscles in good condition. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Bons and W. J. Smith & Bro.

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

Meeting Opens Hopeful Christian Business Union in Athens

A Sunday night gathering at First Methodist Church, hosted by the Business Men's Evangelical Union, featured ex Governor W J Northen as the principal speaker. Dr Marion Hull of Atlanta also spoke urging Christian workers to concerted action and personal work among business men. The Ath ens Business Men's Union plans stronger organization to support future religious meetings.

First Methodist Church W. J. Northen Business Men's Evangelical Union Marion Hull Atlanta Athlens Business Men’s Union

May Term City Court of Ath reconvenes June 29 1906

The May Term 1906 of the City Court of Ath is reconvened to open Friday June 29 at 9 A M for trial of jury cases civil or criminal as counsel and parties are ready and consent to try Jurors already empanelled will attend and serve Counsel and parties will notify their witnesses This order serves as notice to the jurors dated June 25 1906

City Court of Athens

Athens City League to Reorganize Baseball Games

The Athens Cty League may be reorganized to provide afternoon baseball on the University campus. Past years have given people pleasure at low cost, and interested citizens are asked to meet Thursday at six at city hall to take definite steps toward reorganization.

Athens Cty League Athens City Hall League

Parsonage Plan for First Methodist Church

The First Methodist church aims to build a new parsonage once plans are drawn and the contract awarded. The congregation raised 5900 from 32 members, with 10000 needed for the build and about 4000 more anticipated. The two story parsonage will sit on the present lot, be handsome and commodious, with work starting soon and completion expected by early fall.

Sunday Address at the Y M C A in Athens

Rev. J O Brown missionary to the Canary Islands delivered a Sunday address before the men’s meeting at the Y M C A. His talk drew intense interest as he shared rich information about a remarkable people and their culture, captivating the audience and highlighting notable facts about their lives.

J.O. Brown Canary Islands Athens Mr. Brown

Rev Crawley Heads to Social Circle for Revival

Rev W G Crawley leaves for Social Circle Ga to assist in a revival for a week or ten days after a successful mission in Thomson Ga. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for cuts burns and sores with a positive testimonial from Chas Oswald of Rennesselaeraville NY. Available at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons drug stores. What Did Polly Say?

W. G. Crawley Social Circle Thomson, Ga Chas. Oswald Rennesselaeraville N. Y Seth Burch W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Upshaw Rages Over Liquor Question Debate

An editorial by William D. Upshaw in the Golden Age condemns the Peachtre Auditorium scene where backers cheered Hoke Smith’s remark that profits from a bar were used to buy school books for Atlanta’s poor. Upshaw warns moral leaders to focus on the issue without partisan bias and urges accountability for those who celebrated the saloon.

Atlanta Piedmont William D. Upshaw Hoke Smith Peachtree Auditorium Georgia Peachtre Auditorium Newnan James M. Smith Clark Howell Dick Russell J. H. Estill

New Citizens From Ravan Arrive In Av ens

Mrs Joerg of ifasiant and her three daughters have arrived in Av ens choosing Church street residence near Home School. She will stay while deciding if Av ens will be her permanent home. Mrs Joerg and family are among prominent locals. Mr Ervin Veddewan and party boarded in Vinvana and plan to buy a home, traveling from Athens, delighted with the city and its people.

Joerg Aid Qaneltere Dave United States Ervin Veddewan al Tude Thei Whike UN Sidinis Vinvana Aid Oon Sates Leia Athens Olleors

Postum praised as coffee and tea substitute by doctors

A testimonial promotes Postum as a healthful drink replacing coffee and tea. The unnamed speaker claims starting the product eased heart palpitations and stomach irritation, advises boiling 15 minutes and adding butter for flavor, and notes widespread physician use and a book titled The Road to Wellville.

Thetem Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

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Joe Hill Hall Joe Supt. Wooster Registrar Hall Shold Crargame Dorsey City Court OF Ath ENS Mir The Polly Upshaw Christ Cig Callie Ravan Lomet
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