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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1905

Page

8

Johnson urges southern cotton push for self sufficiency

M L Johnston president of the Georgia division Southern Cotton Association praised a material reduction in cotton acreage and fertilizer, noting the crop price steady around 7 to 7.5 cents. He urged business leaders to join and support the association as a force for stable cotton economics and wider prosperity.

M. L. Johnston Georgia Southern Cotton Association Johnson New Orleans South Association Lsbor

Funeral of Mr W C Williams

Yesterday morning at his Baldwin street home the funeral for William D Williams drew many friends and relatives. Williams lodge Odd Fellows and Confederate Veterans attended. The service featured hymns and a sermon by Dr W H Young, with tributes from Rev George E Stone and burial rites by the Odd Fellows at the cemetery.

Baldwin Street William D. Williams Williams Lodge of Odd Fellows Jesus George E. Stone Dr. Young G. E. Stone Cemedy Odd Fellows

Funeral for William J. Fleeman at Beaverdam Church

The funeral for William J. Fleeman will be held at Beaverdam church in Oglethorpe county today at ten o'clock. He died Friday night at his home in the county and was a highly regarded local citizen with many friends. A number of Athens residents are expected to attend.

Beaverdam Church Oglethorpe County William J. Fleeman Fleeman Athens

Funeral for NineYearOld Carter Held This Afternoon

A nine year old boy, William Carter, died yesterday at his parents home on College avenue after a long illness. The funeral is set for four this afternoon at the residence, with many friends offering sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Carter. SPAYTON SISTERS. MONDAY NIGHT

W. T. Carter College Avenue William Carter

Athens Officers Join Oconee Search for Holbrook Murders

Yesterday morning two or three Athens officers offered their services to the Oconee sheriff in the probe of the Holbrook double murder. They plan to go to Watkinsville Monday to aid the investigation, as the citizens committee reassembles there to press the case. Investigators expect to uncover evidence to convict the guilty parties.

Oconee Committee Athens Oconee County Citizens’ Committee Watkinsville

Payton Sisters Monday Night Terrific Race With Death

A Tampa man recounts his brush with death due to liver trouble and heart disease. He credits Electric Bitters with a quick turnaround, claiming relief in three days and full cure. Sold by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons for 60 cents.

Ralph F. Fernandez Tampa Fla W. J. Smith & Bro H.R. Palmer & Sons

Death of Mac M Booth Walton county leader

The death of Hon. C. M. Booth of Walton county was reported Friday at his Monroe home. A prominent citizen and former representative in the General Assembly, he also served as Walton county surveyor. Booth was a cousin of George M Booth and John N Booth of this city. The funeral was held at his home yesterday morning.

C. M. Booth Walton County Monroe Mr. Booth General Assembly Messrs George M John N. Booth

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Saves Friend From Blood Poison

J. E. Stearns of Belle Prairie Minnesota reports a friend suffered a severe hand infection that swelled toward the heart. The poison was drawn out and the wound healed after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Sold at W Smith & Bro and Hy Br Palmer & Bons drug stores.

J. E. Stearns Belle Prairie Minn Bucklen Burns W. Smith & Bro Palmer & Bons

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Et Louis W. C. Williams MR. W. 4. Fleeman Payton Sisters Ciation Mr. Johnson Spayton Sisters Globe Racket Store Co Max Joseph Pres Broad ST H. W. Nicholes Mgr Mac. M. Booth Atlanta Seaboard AIR Line Railway Fred Geissler J. Z Hoke T. P Atlanta, Ga Athens, Ga W. E. Christian G.P Southern Railroad R. W. Sizer
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