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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1907

Page

6

Lucy Cobb Institute Seeks Charter Amendment For Repairs

Trustees propose amending the charter to empower funding of repairs and improvements at the Lucy Cobb Institute. A 10000 dollar program would install a steam heating plant, add bathrooms and an elevator, repair ceilings and floors, and upgrade windows, furniture, and walls to maintain its reputation and habitability. The institute lacks endowment or strong donors, relying on location and status to sustain operations.

Lucy Cobb

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice

A dated testimonial and reward offer for Hall's Catarrh Cure claim to cure catarrh. The text includes endorsements of F J Cheney Co Toledo and Walde Rinan & Marvin as guarantors, and describes internal action against mucous membranes. Free samples and family pills are promised.

F.J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walde Ig. Rinan & Marvin Hal

Franklin county traveler whipped adopted child in woods

Joe Arnold a travelin preacher from Franklin county was jailed after authorities say he whipped a nine year old adopted daughter in Linton woods Sunday evening. Two witnesses described the beating and Arnold claimed divine sanction and authority. He had been conducting a tent meeting near South Bend Manufacturing Co. and the girl aided him by singing.

Joe Arnold Franklin County Rock Pile Major Dorsey Dangter Arnold Linton's Woods South Fern Manufacturing Co Ben

Revival Services At Oconee Street Methodist Church

Protracted meetings led by Rev EvaL Cable of Monroe Ga continue at Oconee Street Methodist with morning and evening services and sermons on The Cost of a Human Soul and The Two Men. Blind singer Mr Barren of Gainesque assists. Mayor Dorsy criticizes the preacher and sentences a man to six months on the rock pile. The police chief is urged to place the child in an Orphans Home.

Oconee Street Methodist Church Eval Cablewell Monroe Christ Jerusal Mr. Caldwell Mr. Barren Gainesque Dorsy Arnold Hell Athens McKie

Athens Seeks Improved Rail Schedules for Business District

Athens business leaders press for revised Georgia railroad schedules after a changeover next Sunday. The plan delays the return train to noon and shifts departure to 6:10, granting Athens four hours ten minutes in the city to conduct commerce. Local interests urge officials to align trains with business needs. Corr and hull sacks wanted by Athens Ice Land Coal Co.

Michael Chandler of Commerce Athens Thas Athan Georgia Wehksan Michael Mine Gelech Unior Point

Athens Race Day Aims To Boost Local Entertainment

A cheerful note urges support for Thursday races at the fairgrounds. Organizers promise exciting racing featuring top horses and supportive provisions for ladies and gentlemen. Admission is twenty five cents and success could spark a spring and summer racing series in Athens.

Col Johns in City After Solicitor General Race Talk

Col G A Johns a prominent attorney spent yesterday in the city and has been among those named in connection with the race for solicitor general at the next election.

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