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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1909

Page

4

Statehood Bid Advances for Two Territories

Washington reports that despite a senate territory committee failure, lawmakers pressed a vote on statehood for Arizona and New Mexico. Senator Owen offered the statehood bill as an amendment to a House resolution on Russia talks, passing after a motion to table was rejected. The Russia Jews issue was then adopted.

Washington Senate Committee On Territories Arizona New Mexico Senate House Secretary of State Russia Cullom Owen

Waldo Attacks Judge Wilfley in Impeachment Debate

In Washington last night Mr. Waldo of New York urged impeachment against Judge Leihens R. Wilfley of the United States court at Shanel defense. He claimed unfitness and attempted to press the matter further before being halted by objections from Mann of Illinois and Clayton of Alabama.

Washington Waldo New York Leihens R. Wilfley United States Court Shanel Thade Wie Messrs Mann Ilineis Clayton Alabama Jon Mr. Kimball Kentucky Urint

Carnegie Gifts $500000 to University of Virginia

Richmond March 4 Treasurer Espa Hunton in charge of a million dollar endowment fund announced Andrew Carnegie has sent a check for 500000 to the University of Virginia. The gift was contingent on the university raising a flat amount which has been accomplished.

Richmond Espa Hunton University of Virginia Andrew Carnegie Carnegie

Forest reservation bill faces doom in Senate

Washington March 4. The Appalachian and White Mountain forest reservation bill was nearly disposed of after the senate reconvened late last night. Senators Teller Flint and Dixon warned it would take two to three hours to point out its defects, while the house had sent a new bill, making passage unlikely.

Washinton Senate Teller Flint Dixon House

Mrs Wiggs At Colonial Promises Hopeful Stage Charm

The Colonial presents Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch with Blanche Chapman as Mrs. Wiggs. The play blends humor and heart, featuring Lovey Mary and Mr Stubbins, plus a strong Jefferson lineage in The Rivals staging. Electric Bitters praised for curing eczema and blood disorders in a local child.

Blanche Chapman Mrs. Wiggs Mary McMannus Lovey Mary Chas. Carter

Doyen of Miss Still at the Wheel at 82

A Vicksburg reporter asks the veteran Bixey for a recipe for hale old age. He warns against intemperance and recounts a sea passenger who, soaked in whiskey, muttered to be rolled to a bar to get more water to dilute the liquor.

Miss Mark Twain Vicksburg Bixey

It Saved His Leg By Bucklen’s Arnica Salve

Ten years of eczema resisted 15 doctors until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it for J A Swenson of Watertown Wisconsin. The salve is praised as infallible for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns and cuts sold for 25 cents at local stores W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons.

H. M. Adams Henrietta W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons J. A. Swenson Watertown Wis Bucklen

Western Canada Editors Open Annual Convention in Regina

Regina Sask March 4 The Western Canada Press Association began its annual convention with a large attendance. The meeting will last two days with President C D McPherson of Portage la Prairie presiding.

Western Canada Regina Sask Western Canada Press Association Great Lakes Rocky Mountains C. D. McPherson Portage la Prairie

Chamberlain's Liniment Promises Quick Cure for Lame Shoulder

An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Liniment as effective for lame shoulders whether from sprain or rheumatic pains. It advises vigorous application twice daily and claims a quick cure. The product is sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and several local outlets. Also notes tickets available for a cooking school event.

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co W. J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning

A Tinge of Romance in Their Courtship

Pittsburg March 4 Mr George Westinghouse Jr was married in England today to Miss Violet Evelyn Brocklebank He is the son of George Westinghouse the millionaire electrical inventor and manufacturer The couple met when she visited the Westinghouse plant in Pittsburgh where a struck worker sparked their interest Their engagement survived news of reverses a rumored break and a long postponement due to illness before the wedding.

Pittsburg George Westinghouse England Violet Evelyn Brocklebank Young Westinghouse Miss Brocklebank Westinghouse Westinghouses Haay

Local Advertiser Finds Chamberlain Remedy Lives Up To Claims

As advertised, T purchased a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and found it as portrayed in ads. Three family members used it with good results in summer complaints. H. E. Howe, publisher of the Press Highland Wis, reports the product is for sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons, Orr Drug Co., and W. J. Smith & Co.

H. E. Howe the Press Highland Wis H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co W. J. Smith &Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning Chamberlain Harry Wit,son Waynetown Ind W. J. Smith & Bro L. P Canning

West Virginia inaugurates its governor in Charleston

William E. Glasscock was sworn in at noon as West Virginia governor in a brief ceremony at the Capitol attended by many from across the state. Gov. Dawson presided with three ex governors assisting. Judge Iran E. Robinson administered the oath and a welcome address was given by the retiring governor. A civic and military parade preceded the event. Also noting is a local endorsement of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective cure for croup, with several local druggists carrying it.

West Virginia Charleston W. Va Wiliam E. Glasscock Capitol William M. C. Dawson Charles Jenness Morgantown Iran E. Robinson Supreme Court of Appeals Bani

Progress in the Kitchen From Raw to Electric Cooking

A speaker traces culinary evolution from raw meat to heat processing, noting how each generation adopts new methods. He cites ancestors cooking over hearths, wood stoves, gas stoves, and now electric stoves as progress quickens. The Athens Electric Railway Co offers electric stoves and maintenance, inviting customers to inspect stock.

Athens Electric Railway Co Athens Electric Pailway Co. Relati

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