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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1906

Page

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Col Smith Campaign Fans Georgia Support Ahead of Primary

Citizens and local leaders express strong backing for Col Smith for governor as Georgia prepares for the September primary. Patrons cite his record and dedication while the S A L Railway announces Sunday round trips to Atlanta at one dollar from Athens with limited baggage and specific departure times.

People Cobdiames Me. Smith Gee Col Smith Caerrin Col. Smith C Terday L. Payne D. P. Haselton J. B. Shelton Col Smith K. J. Smith Georgia S. A. L. Railway Atlanta Athens J. Z. Hoke W. E. Christian Athens, Ga Atlanta, Ga

Death Rate in New York and Chicago

During November and December, 1903, one fifth of the deaths in New York and Chicago were from pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops the cough but heals and strengthens the lungs and prevents Pneumonia. Do not take chances on a cold wearing away when Foley's Honey and Tar will cure you quickly and prevent serious results. All druggists.

New York Chicago Foley

Georgia Team Tops Winder In Regional Match

Georgia beat Winder 12 to 1 as McWhorter and Franklin split five innings on the mound for Georgia while Piehler allowed two hits in relief. Watson had two hits in three trips and Fleischmann homered for Winder. Segars Bush and Jackson worked the Winder batteries.

eCheocsia Harsebad Cetcinet Trang Winder Geocsia Boys Scimie McWhorter Brown Georgis Cme Franklin Piehler Georgia Watson Winder Fleischmann Hare Segars Bush Jackson

Williams seeks reelection to Georgia legislature in Madison County

Hon J Young Williams is standing for reelection to the legislature in Madison county. He has served one term and is praised as an able conscientious and energetic worker for Madison county. The piece urges voters to return him to the House for strong representation of the county and state.

J. Young Williams Madison County Williams General Assembly House Georgia Madison

Death of Miss Richardson Brought for Burial in Watkinsville

The remains of Miss Edgar Richardson were brought to Watkinsville Sunday and buried there Monday morning. She was the youngest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. D. J. Richardson formerly of Watkinsville Georgia and taught in the art department at the college in Russellville Kentucky.

Edgar Richardsson Watkinsville Miss Richardson D. J. Richardson Athens Russellville

Economic status and home ownership of Clarke county Black residents

An examination of Clarke county tax books shows limited prosperity among Black residents and a high rate of home ownership. About 722 Black homeowners exist in a county with roughly 1,500 Black families, with land holdings ranging from tiny parcels to 347 acres. City districts list several hundred more owned homes, while country districts show varied farm holdings by neighborhoods.

Clarke County van Rishth Philip Neely Buek Visinete di Trier Chehe County

Athens V6 Georgia V6 afternoon game on campus

This afternoon at 3 30 Veeck on the campus Athens meets Georgia in a well matched base ball game with admission set at fifteen cents. Teams listed include Goorsia McDonald Derrick Gins bers McWhorter Franklin R Hodg son M Hladsson Walker and Athens players Cale Deusse Beusse Reese FR Rodgers Tim Epps Ficiselmillin Lamkin.

Athens Georgia Goorsia- McDonald Derrick Ginsbers McWhorter Franklin R. Hodgson M. Hladsson Walker Cale Deusse Beusse J. Reese Rodgers Tim Epps Ficiselmillin Lamkin

Michael Bog Millinery Opening in Athens

Michael Bog. CD. Millinery opens with a spring display at Athens store. Showcases Phipps Tailored Hats and exclusive French pattern hats bonnets and toques not duplicated in Georgia. Customers invited to visit today and select from unmatched exhibit. Athens Empire Laundry ad notes reliable service and prompt pickup.

Athens Athens Empire Laundry

Preacher Dr Broughton to Close Week at First Baptist

A filled First Baptist Church heard Dr Mon ofr hel and Dr G. Broughton address the temptation to sin. He is scheduled to preach at eleven o clock this morning and again tonight as the current series ends.

Dr. Broughton First Baptist Church Mon Ofrhel G. Broughton

Registry Opens for May Primary Registration

The registry books are open at the office of Tax Collector H H Linton for May primary voting. Voters must ensure their names are on the list before the deadline. It notes county officers and a representative from Chirke as named and urges timely registration.

H. H. Linton Chirke

Piel Day at University of Georgia Quiet Meet

University of Georgia hosted the annual field day events amid wet conditions. Athletes performed well with Lipshutz and Arrendale among winners in multiple events including sprints, hurdles and throws, though no records were broken.

University of Georgia Perise Machine Vtech Emory

Veterans urged to apply for Cross of Honor

All veterans in Chirke and Oconee counties should apply through the Cold Delaney Camp adjutant for the Cross of Honor. The fourth and final notice invites descendants to claim crosses for Memorial Day after living veterans are served, with blanks obtainable from Miss M Rutherford.

Chirke Oconee Cold Delaney W.G. Curither Cates

Mill Race Construction Near Watsons Mill

Work on the race at Watsons mill advances as a dam is planned to power a new cotton mill. FL Edwards of this city funds a mill project with an expected fall completion and a capital of 150000 dollars aiming to become a leading local facility.

Watson's Mill Dlan FL Edwards Edwards

Millinery Opening Draws Athens Ladies to Michael Bros

Michael Bros Company announces a successful millinery opening for the season at its Athens parlors. Fashionable hats on display have pleased many ladies in Athens and vicinity who visited to inspect and purchase. The firm again presents the latest in millinery art.

Michael Bros. Company Athens

Do Not Neglect a Bad Cold

Advice urges prompt treatment of colds to prevent pneumonia with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The ad claims fast relief for acute throat and lung troubles and lists H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro as sellers.

Chamberlain's H. R. Palmer &Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Much Shooting Across the River Disturbs East Athens Residents

Citizens in East Athens near the College Avenue bridge report heavy nocturnal gunfire with twenty four shots heard Tuesday night. The disturbance prompted police investigation and mayors court action by Mayor Dorsey if perpetrators are found.

East Athens College Avenue Bridge Dorsey

Athens courthouse improvements and road schedules debated

The county commissioners update court house spaces with new furnishings and move Tax Collector Linton’s office. Merchants press for fairer schedules on four intercity roads to improve Athens trade access, noting current trains and times hinder regional commerce and that the Chamber of Commerce committee will address the issue.

TL TL Linton Grand Jury Superior Court Linton Athens

Hollingsworth Twins At The Splendid Audience

Hollingsworth Twins entertained a full house with a lively night of theater. The company presented The Hoosier Kid and planned a Friday matinee at 3 30 to accommodate the Clemson game crowd. A cash prize drawing will follow the Saturday show with lucky numbers announced in the crowd.

CourieUs Hollingsworth Pwitts Siven

Desperate Illness Winds Down for Mr Chas Hargrove

An aged man, Mr Chas Hargrove, is gravely ill at the home of his daughter on Grove Street. Dorsey reports his death is momentarily expected as friends and family gather.

Mr. Chives Hargroves Mr. Hargrove Joo. Dorsey Grove Street

Trammell sustains arm injury during schoolyard mishap

Robert Trammell son of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Trammell broke the bone in his left arm while wrestling a schoolmate at Childs Street School. The incident caused pain but was not serious. A Cary Me postmistress praises Dr Kings New Life for digestion and bowel health.

Mearning Childs Street School Robert Trammell Lymanes Mro T. P. Trammell Alexander Cary, Me Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Millinery Opening Promises Stylish Hats in Athens

Davison-Nicholson Co. announces next week display of ready to wear and dress hats. Athens city license required for home business. first day of April 1906 deadline set. City Marshal L. E. Brooks warns of charges and docket against violators under the Special Tax Ordinance.

Davison-Nicholson Co Athens Finance Committee L. E. Brooks

Bids Sought for Remainder of Year Freight Hauling

All parties interested in hauling the dispensary freight by the pound for the rest of the year must submit their bids to Mr. J. M. Allen, the manager.

J. M. Allen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Col. Smiths C. Lockhart Ginger How. JY Morris Street Ed Lyndon Georgi Michael Bog Millinery Michael Bros.co of Clarke Mary Lipshuta Hatcher Arrowdale Lewis Rin Scott Gober Swenson Thint Gillon Johnson Arrendale Ji Smith Lipshutz Raoul Draper Shelton McCaffrey Brinson Hunt Y Jabneon Fee Wil M. Rutherford Laura Rutherford Ho Central Seaboard Mercnness Mosday Seaper Committee Hollingsworth Twins MR. Chas. Hargrove Davison-Nicholson Co’s
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