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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1907
Page
8
Engineer W T Newsome of the Georgia Railroad died suddenly at the depot in this city after coughing violently. He was 55 and had served the railroad over twenty five years. His body was taken to Union Point for burial today.
Yesterday afternoon a severe hail storm swept Morgan County near Madison and Buckhead. Seven chimneys were blown off in Buckhead and crops between Madison and Buckhead were practically ruined.
A two year old Negro child, grandchild of Robert Maxwell, was hit by an outgoing Georgia railroad passenger train on Elberton street Sunday afternoon and left badly injured but alive. Dr. S. C. Benedict treats the boy as the case remains grave.
Kenedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup described as stronger than other cough remedies with a laxative principle. It relieves throat irritation and mucous membrane inflammation and contains honey and tar. Pleasant to take and favored by children. Sold by Orr Drug Co.
The Citizens Bank of Athens does not extend cordial invitation to visiting mayors for quarters in the city. The bank is led by President W. H. Shelton and Vice President J. H. McCrary with W. R. Canning as treasurer. The institution, though new, shows growth, capital stock of 100000 dollars, and broad local support.
Sunday night at his home near Winder Dr J A Trompson Thompson, a well known local citizen, died. The funeral was held yesterday with Masonic honors, reflecting his prominent status in that fraternity.
The Sal bath School Institute for the Athens Presbytery convened in Commerce on Monday night May 27 at 8 30. Rev E B Porter opened with a strong sermon on The Manias of the Modern Sunday School Movement. The subject drew serious attention and praise from the audience as the institute aims to advance Sabbath school work across the south remaining in session through Wednesday afternoon.
Notice of a special meeting of stockholders in Athens Georgia on June 27 1907 at 2 pm at the Commercial Hotel to consider bond issuances and contracts with Gainesville Midland Railway and Seatheart Air Line Railway plus other business.
The note announces adoption of Atlanta prices on all bundle work after Saturday June 1. It asserts the firm’s work as the best in the state.
Citizens of Athen invited to subscribe for stock in the Born invention aimed at preventing wrecks and saving lives on railroads. Certificates processed via the Secretary of the American Signal Co. in Kansas City, with no payment until delivery. Contact Mr M H Leawson for details at room 156 Commercial Hot, as Mr Lown plans to leave the city on June 1.
Annual license exam for Clarke county public schools held June 21 and 22. Applicants must register by 1:30 p.m. June 20 in the County School Commission office. Books for registration open May 15. Chairman Thos H Dozier notes state instructions and local adherence. Also an advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills by Orr Drug Company.
A letter from F W Devoe & Co notes concerns about bad paint samples sold by Talmage Hardware Co Athens Georgia. The writer lists five flaws including chalky fill barytes thin liquid and short measure and offers a state analysis certificate to verify contents.
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