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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1905

Page

4

Adams law Protects Georgia farmers from unreliable labor

Eatonton Georgia May 1 The Adams bill named for Representative George Adams of Putnam now senator elect is touted as the simplest and most effective solution to farm labor problems. It makes it a misdemeanor to contract for labor with intent to steal money or value and not perform the service, with the burden of proof on the contracting party. The law targets cheats while excluding tenants. It notes peonage decisions do not conflict and credits the act with improving farmer control of labor alongside Georgia contract and vagrancy laws.

Eatonton Adams George Adams Putnam County Federal Supreme Court Gsorate Supreme Court of Georgia

City School Notice for Civil Service Exams

The annual examination for city school positions will be held in the Washington Street Building. Colored applicants test on May 13 and white applicants on May 20. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Subjects include Arithmetic Geography U S History English and Grammar. G G Bond superintendent.

Washington Street U. S

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements

One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable catarrh case. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo advertise Hall's Catarrh Cure with internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale druggists, Toledo, and a claim of 15 years of honorable dealings. Testimonials provided free. price 75 cents per bottle. sold by all druggists.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Georgia Tops Auburn In Tight Track Meet

Georgia defeated Auburn 58 to 50 in a close, exciting meet. Kelley won the 100 yard dash in 10.1 seconds and Sage threw the hammer 107 feet as a large crowd praised the Georgia athletes.

Georgia Auburn Kelley Sage

Payne to visit Athens for one week starting May 8

Mr A G Payne the noted advertiser who has drawn crowds in Atlanta with his New Discovery and Quick Relief medicines will visit Athens for a week beginning Monday May 8 Athens residents who saw him in Atlanta report strong benefits from his treatments The Atlanta Constitution notes his Gainesville appearance and praises his business conduct and show. Judge Holden may challenge T W Hardwick in the 10th district race bringing renewed old time politics to the area. Holden is viewed as a strong contender and would be an able congressman if elected.

A. G. Payne Atlanta Athens Payne The Atlanta Constitution Ateste Pacer Greposes Gainesville Mr. Payne Constitution Judge Holden T. W. Hardwick Congress

Sparta Ishmaelite on Democratic Executive Committee Power

The Sparta Ishmaelite criticizes the democratic executive committee of aoe for excessive power. The piece argues the committee’s hold makes it hard for candidates to win a majority and opposes shifting nomination power away from the current bodies.

Democratic Executive Committee Aoe

Various Classified Notes Include Merchants and Services

A collage of old time notices advertises Bailey Supply Co products from iron safes and stoves to enamel ware and water filters. Other items include M. M. Arnold's produce, Clifton Studio portraits, and a mackerel sale. Also hush hires, horse shoeing, found item, and a railway excursion rate for Athens to Atlanta in 1905.

Bailey Supply Co Athens Atlanta The Southern Railway Co

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Merchant

Geo L Chubb of Harlan Michigan declares Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the best cough medicine he has used. The ad claims it cures coughs or colds faster than any other treatment and urges households to keep it on hand. Available from H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.

Geo. L. Chubb Harlan, Mich H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

On Finger Printing The Banner Lends Job Printing

Fragmentary notice touts the Banner’s printing services with a guarantee and advertising copy.

Selling prices listed for residences and offices

The notice outlines selling prices no more or less than specified for a residence at 3 9 and an office at the Southern Mutual Building Clayton Street Entrance. It presents pricing details for property units and related access points.

Southern Mutual Clayton Street Athens Lodge Lodge Moss Building T. J. Shackelford Exglte Geo. H. Palmer Bac’y

Lodge Directory for St Elmo and Related Masonic Bodies

Lodges list meeting times and places in the Maxwell Joseph building and nearby halls. Knights of Pythias Keystone Royal Arch Masons, F and A M and I O O F lodges announce weekly gatherings and officer contacts for visiting members.

St. Elmo Lodge K. of P Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Man Joseph Building Clayton and Wall Streets Keystone Royal Arch Masons Max Joseph W. B. Lawhead Geo. T. Murrell

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