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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1906

Page

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Ninth annual Souther Educational Conference to meet in Lexington

The ninth annual Souther Educational Conference will meet in Lexington Kentucky with a May session start. Attendees include southern educators and Athenians. welcome address by Thon HoC WL Beek. Notable speakers include Harvard’s Shaler and University of Tennessee’s Brent Ayres. topics cover rural education and public schooling. The event seeks to spread education for all people and invites educators, trustees, officials, and patriotic citizens.

Souther Educational Conference Lexington Thon Hoc Canada An A. Knapp United States Bureau of Phint Tndus 1 Wallace Buttrick Walter H. Page Tt Iy South Conference For Education In W. Va Winston-Salem No Co Athens Copon Springs Richmond Birmingham Ala Columbia S.C Katers

Athens Gas Company Announces 1906 Minimum Gas Charge

From April 1 1906 and until further notice the minimum charge on Otel Gas Meters will be fifty cents per month for meters using less than 200 cubic feet of gas. The company cannot maintain services install meters or repairs at lower charges. A citywide inspection of installed gas meters is planned. Athens Gas Company Athens Ga L N Young Supt

Otel Athens

Foley’s Honey and Tar remedy praised for effectiveness

The Original Foley Co of Chicago originated Foley's Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy. Because of its merit many imitations are offered. Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse substitutes. It is mildly laxative, contains no opiates, and is safest for children. Sold by all druggists.

Foley Co Chicago Foley

Missionary Convention to Be Held by North Georgia Methodists

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the North Georgia Methodist Conference plans a four day convention in this city next month with at least two hundred delegates. Noted speakers are expected, including Bishop Warren A. Carder, as the society touts its wartime era mission growth and postwar expansion.

Society of the North Georgia Conference Woman's Foreign North Geo Methodist Conference Teney Woman's Foreign Missonriy Society of the North Georgia Russia Japan Methodist Church Warren A. Cardler

Michael Bros Grand Opening of Spring Millinery

Michael Bros announces a grand opening of its spring millinery department in Athens. The store promotes exclusive Phipps tailored hats along with French pattern flats bonnets and toques not duplicated in Georgia and invites all to visit today and tomorrow.

Athens Uut Michael Bros, CO

Athens License Notice for City Business

All persons who anticipate doing business in the city of Athens must obtain a license by April 1 1906 under the City Ordinance. The Finance Committee will docket charges against those operating after that date without a license and subject to the Special Tax Ordinance penalty under Section 299 of the City Code. L E Brooks on Fine Printing the Banner Leads.

Athens Finance Committee L. E. Brooks

General Evans Praises Wheeler at Atlanta Memorial

At Wheeler Memorial in Atlanta on March 27 General Evans delivered a high minded tribute to General Joseph Wheeler. He framed Wheeler as a model Confederate soldier who later allied his life to national unity and peaceful service, urging continued reconciliation and mutual respect between the North and South.

Atlanta Hinent A. Evans Lee Hye Joseph Wheeler Beth Wheeler Union Confederate Veterans Republic Grand Army Cure General Wheeler National Review Wheeler Robert Lee Confederacy Wari United States Cuba

Dr A C Dixon Returns Home After Athens Sermons

Dr A C Dixon, after preaching at the First Baptist church in Athens, returned to his Boston home. His farewell sermon yesterday morning drew many professionals and townsfolk, who valued his eloquence and comfort in a community that admired his ministry. His departure ends a period of impactful addresses that left a lasting impression on residents.

A. C. Dixon First Baptist Church Boston Tle Dinen Athens

Tickets for Clemson game promise double feature at fifty cents

Georgia and Clemson square off Saturday in a city contest expected to draw a large crowd. The Georgia team plans to admit all fans with one ticket for both games at fifty cents, with University music to close the day and preparations to seat twelve hundred spectators.

Georgia Clemson Dusebius University

Sequee Tribe Plans Evening Meeting at St Elmo Lodge

Sequee Tribe of Neo St Laproaverdt on Laer of Red Men hosts its regular weekly gathering tonight at eight in the hall of St Elmo Lodge JK of P. The tribe urges maximum attendance as it is young and just starting out and must address several important items with close member attention.

Sequee Tribe Laproaverdt Red Men Welock Hall St. Elmo Lodge Muany

Millinery Opening Next Week At Davison Nichelon Co

Display of stylish ready to wear hats to be shown next week by Davison Nichelon Co. The piece discusses the goal of a perfect Union and government for the nation. It contrasts regional visions for the United States from Canada to the Gulf and north to the lakes, seeking liberty and prosperity.

Davison-Nichelon Co Sfort Canada Gulf of Mexico Gulf Lakes

Broughton Delivers Powerful Sermon at Local Baptist Church

A sermon at First Baptist Church last night by Dr. Broughton impressed attendees with a vivid account of sin’s effects. Several listeners decided to abandon sin and pursue new lives. Services continue each morning at seven and nightly at ten.

Mroughton First Baptist Church Broughton The Baptist Church

Western theater show delights crowd at Hollingsworth event

The Hollingsworth Twins aid company presented a lively program at the show house last night to a good size audience. Matinee at 3:30 features Welock in Two Orpha, followed by The Convict's Daughter tonight. A paid thirty cent ticket secured advance-sale access. Saturday includes a gold watch giveaway for a lucky attendee.

Hollingsworth Twins Aid Company Heowell Titeir Mimikers

Fancy costumes to be supplied at rink event

The skating rink management will provide a number of fancy costumes to those who want them. Interested people should reinsert time next Friday night at the rink.

Hardware Merchants Close Early in Athens for Summer

Athens Georgia March 20 1906 hardware merchants sign a pledge to close their stores in the afternoons from April 11 to September 1. Firms listed include Beandurant Griffith D Sledge Bailey Bailey Supply Talmadge Fleming-Dearing Allen Tal mage.

Beandurant & Co Griffith Implement Lo Athens Hardware Co Be, D. Sledge& Co Bailey Supply Co Talmadge Hardware Co Fleming-Dearing Hardware Co Allen H. Talmuage

Whitman's Father Dies in Atlanta

Yesterday morning Mr. George P. Whitman private secretary to Acting Chancellor David C. Barrow received a telegram announcing his father’s death in Atlanta. He left immediately for his home there as friends extend their sympathy.

George P. Whitman David C. Barrow Atlanta Whitman

Hoke Smith Question Sparks Mixed Reactions in Cummings

Hayne Smith spoke in Cummings on March 27. Attorney Caleb Wills pressed Hoke Smith with a senate choice between A. S. Watson, and Thomas E. Watson. Smith avoided a direct answer, noting urgency might arise and he would state his vote then. He failed to rally the crowd.

Cummings Hayne Smith Caleb Wills Ciints Hoke Mr. Smith

Warrants Sought Against Noted Figures in Big City Case

New York March 27 District Attorney Jerome asked Magistrate Moss for warrants against several individuals tied to a major matter. The magistrate delayed action, saying evidence of crime must first be shown. Names previously tied to the case included Carteluou Bliss and George Perkins, but Moss said no names were mentioned in his talks.

New York Jerome Trate Moss Mrrome Postmiast General Cartelyou Republican National Committee Cornelius N. Bliss George W. Perkins New Yor Life Insurance Company Due O'Sullivan Moss Mentin Ws

Robert Spriggs Sentenced to 20 Years in State Prison

New York on March 27 Robert Spriggs a Black man formerly convicted of abduction of a white woman held against her will at a negro frequented resort was sentenced to 20 years in state prison Sallie Bennett who aided Spriggs and pleaded guilty to abduction received a 10 year state prison term

New York Robert Ti Spriggs Priso Sallie Bennett Spriss

Wanted Young Man Aid in Office at Athens Line Company

A large railroad line seeks a quick intelligent energetic 16 to 20 year old assistant in its office. Good advancement potential, steady habits, and clear plain handwriting required. No cigarette smoker. Apply in own handwriting with salary expectations to P.O. 76 Athens Ga.

P.O Athens

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Carolina Woodland Park Auditorinig Michael Bros Evans Wheeler Memorial Dr. A.C. Dixon Soquee Tribe Milliery Davison-Nicholson Co’s Hollingsworth Company Cloct Hoke Smith Gus Bacon Tom Watson A. QO Thomas E. Watson Robert
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