Gavel From Historic Tree Presented to Dr Long’s Daughter
Jefferson Ga March 29 A gavel carved from wool of the famous old mulberry tree in front of Dr J B Pendergrass’s drug store was presented to Mrs Frances Long Taylor Mrs Bartow and Mrs Harper by W H Smith. The silver engraved handle marks Crawford W Long’s first ether anesthesia on March 30 1842. Mrs Taylor plans to take the gavel to Philadelphia for a public meeting honoring her father.
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Old Cy Young of Braves Was Forty Five Yesterday
Boston, March 29. Cy Young, forty five years old today, trains with the Boston Nationals in preparation for his twenty second season. Born in Gilmore Ohio, he pitched for Cleveland, St Louis, and Boston before 1900 and helped Boston win league and world titles. He returned to Boston last season and is signed with the same club for this year.
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Original Gretna Green Marriage Certificates Sell at Sothebys
Sothebys sold original Gretna Green marriage certificates recalling romances from the George III to Victorian eras. The lot contained about a thousand runaway certificates with names of notable people. Gretna Green near Scotland drew couples from the sister kingdom and timing spanned 18th and 19th centuries.
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Time to Kill Flies Before Warm Weather
Georgia health experts urge early action to destroy fly eggs and eliminate the pests before hatch. Officials warn that mild afternoons bring buzzing, with the first spring flies already present and multiplying if not controlled now.
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County Notices from Nearby Regions
In Hall county the primary is set for May 1. Franklin county court met five days this session. Jackson county hosts Memorial exercises at Jefferson on the fifth Sunday in March at the Methodist church. The Jackson county Good Roads Club plans a meeting in Jefferson next Monday. The dedication of the Christian church at Jefferson is postponed. Jackson county school fair slated for October 5. Forty county office announcements in Hall county so far with no candidate for surveyor or coroner. Commerce News endorses Dr L G Hardman for governor.
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Beware of colds in children dangers and cure
Medical authorities warn diseases like whooping cough diphtheria scarlet fever and consumption often follow a child’s cold. For quick cure Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is recommended as pleasant safe and dependable by dealers everywhere.
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Mosquito Prevention Advice From 1912 Sanitation Column
The piece urges early four step actions to stop mosquitoes. Do not let water collect in any vessel around premises and punch holes in all discarded tin cans. The sanitary committee orders police to enforce rules and residents to stay vigilant.
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Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Athens Parent
Athens resident Mrs. Glennie Marlow reports Doan's Kidney Pills cured her seven year old daughter of serious kidney disease, restoring health and strength. She credits rapid improvement after use begun in infancy and notes personal relief from kidney weakness. Sold for 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents, Buffalo NY. Remember the name Doan's.
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Founders Day Celebration at Gordon Institute
Alumni and friends attended Founders Day at Gordon Institute as the college dedicated a new 15000 dollar athletic field and laid the cornerstone for a new academic building. The event marked by pageantry and the presence of supporters from Barnesville and surrounding areas.
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Gordon Institute
College
Miser Trundles $3000 in Wheelbarrow to Bank
In Cornelia Georgia on March 29 an eccentric old farmer named Arnold walked fifteen miles from his mountain farm carrying a wheelbarrow loaded with 3000 in gold and silver coins to deposit the fortune in the First National Bank. He had hidden the money for years but decided to place it in the bank vault.
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Treatment for Piles by Inward Cause Approach
Advertisement notes piles as stagnation of blood circulation and promotes Dr Leonhardt's Hemroid sugar coated tablets taken inwardly. Claims to restore circulation and aid piles for good. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and all druggists. One dollar for a 24 days supply with satisfaction guaranteed. Buffalo New York address listed.
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Maxeys Bank Stockholders Meet Reports Profit
Maxeys Ga March 29 annual meeting of the Bank of Maxeys stockholders was held today. Earnings show a net profit of 8.20 percent in 1908. Three thousand dollars was added to surplus. BR S Lenhart cashier and W T Bright president re-elected. old officers retained.
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Uncle Remus Magazine and Daily Banner Offer
An advertising notice promotes a combined subscription deal: Uncle Remus Home Magazine for one year and The Daily Banner for six months priced at 2.50 dollars. Readers are urged to send in their orders.
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