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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1909

Page

2

Georgia Good Roads convention to be held in Atlanta

The Georgia Good Roads Club plans a statewide convention November 9 10 at the state capitol in Atlanta with speakers including Governor Brown Mayor Maddox Asa G. Candler and W. J. Northern. President Fred L. White urges counties to organize and push road bond issues while advocating a state highway department and public funding. The event aims to mobilize voters and create a non partisan movement for better roads across Georgia.

Atlanta Georgia Cie Howe of Representatives Weltieday Good Bowls Club of Georgia Fredo L. White Brown Maddox Asa G. Candler Avanta Department of Public Roads Washington Good Roads Organization

Garden Club Exhibit Prizes Awarded At Local Show

The Ladies Garden Club flower and vegetable exhibit wrapped up with light attendance off peak hours. Baby contest drew many to Rifles Armory with a near tie for the finest baby under one year and a prize to Master George Dillard Collins, and a close result for Master William Edward O’Farrell. Prize lists include Chrysanthemums, flowering plants, roses, and decorative displays, with multiple ribbons and gifts from local merchants awarded to Mrs. Frank Bowden, Mrs. A. P. Cochran, Miss Roxie Farabee, and others for best collections and blooms across chrysanthemums, roses, and dahlias.

Ladies’ Garden Club Rifles’ Armory George Dillard Collins George Collins William Edward O'Farrell G. E. O'Farrell Harry Carlton John N. Carlton Ladies’ Garden and Improvement Club Roxie Farabee The Athen's Frank Bowden Elmer D. Smith BE Ll. Griggs Frank Towden Elmer DP. Smith Mrs. Fears Ladies’ Garden and Inprovement Club SC. Upson, Jr Charles Griffith A. P. Cochran Will Collins al J. Lyndon Griggs J. E. Bradberry Cochran T. W. Reid Farabee Ladies’ Garden and Improveent Club

Stops Lameness in Horses with Sloan's Liniment

Chronic lameness in horses often stems from neglect. Keep Sloan's Liniment on hand and apply at first stiffness. It penetrates to relieve soreness, loosens timbers in joints, and makes muscles elastic and pliant.

Sloan

Garden Club Prizes Listed for Fresh Produce Displays

A long list of prizes and donors outlines awards for best display and finest specimens of celery cucumbers corn peppers potatoes onions and other garden produce. Names include Mrs J P Fears Mrs W B Hill Prof A Akerman and Miss Roxie Farrabee with sponsors such as The Havana Kings King & Co Arnold & Abney and Thornton's Cafe.

Ladies’ Garden and Improvement Club E. K. Lumpkin Ladies' Garden and Improvement Club Frank Bowden E. I. Smith Fears Webb & Crawford Steve Upson J. P. Fears Steve Upson, Jr Henry West A. V. Clifton JP. Fears W. B. Hill J. PL Prof A. Akerman Canning’s Drug Store Mrs. Webb J. F. Rhodes H. R. Palmer & Son Nunnally Havana King & Co Arnold & Abney Lamar Cobb Thornton's Cafe Okra Webb Iona Mildred Rutherford J. E. Gardner Bailey Supply Co W. A. Carlton Emily Upson

Methodists Ask Pastors Return to This Charge Next Year

Fourth annual conference of the First Methodist church reported an exceedingly healthy condition under Rev. M. L. Troutman. Resolutions urged the bishop to assign him back and praised the pastor and officials. Sun school, steward posts, and Epworth League officers were named, with a long list of stewards approved.

First Methodist Chursaw W. L Pierce M. L. Troutman Barrow T. H. Dozier J. Bondurant Sun School Y. W. Powell J. M. Webb Messra J. N. Webb D. C. Marrow E. J. Bondurant R. B. Dixon D. L. Earnest A. W. Dozier A. ©. Fears J. A. Fulcher T. S. Green H. T. Huggins E. D. Sledge A. N. Talmage A. H. Hodgson E. R. Hodgson Ed White W. C. Pitner Epworth League R. P. Stephens E. B. Hudson

Sudden Back Pain From Rheumatism Warns of Muscle Ailment

Sudden severe back pain described as rheumatic muscle pain. Relief offered by applying Chamberlain's Liniment. Sold by all dealers.

Letter mailed in 1906 arrives in Cartersville after three years

In Cartersville Georgia on November 3 1906 Mrs Sam Jones found a letter mailed October 15 1906 in Atlanta nearly three years earlier. The note claimed the sender mourned her husband’s death on that same date and its long voyage has puzzled residents. The tale unfolds amid a mix of local notices and farming contest prizes without clear explanation for the delay.

Atlanta Cartersville Uncle Sam Sam Jones Jones Earth Gate City Mars

Cotton Price Outlook Climbs as 15 Cents Seen Near

New Orleans aims to buoy cotton markets through 15 cents with forecasts of crop limits. Frank B. Hayne cites government reports, consumption trends, and bear selling as factors. argues a 15 cent level is reachable within sixty days if Southern bankers help ease selling pace. He presents historical consumption and crop figures, noting rising world spindles and shifting visible supply.

New Orleans Frank B. Hayne Government Bureau J. N. Wisner W. P. Brown Brown Mr. Wisner England South

Government hires railway mail clerks 800 to 1400 yearly

Uncle Sam will hold examinations for allway mail clerks soon. The job is for life with short hours and bi monthly pay. Free scholarships offered this month by Central Schools Rochester NY. Thousands of appointments to be made and education is all that is required.

Uncle Sam Allway Rochester N. Y

Death of Earl Bolton Shocks Local Friends

Earl Bolton, longtime salesman and collector for Cobb Lampkin and K E Edwards, died at his Oconee County home after a long typhoid illness. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral was held at his residence with interment at the nearby burial ground yesterday.

Earl Bolton Cobb Lampkin Oconee County Bolton K. E. Edwards

Foley's Kidney Remedy Claims Cure for Kidney and Bladder Troubles

The advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy can cure kidney and bladder issues not beyond medical reach, including backache and irregularities that could lead to Bright's disease or diabetes. It states availability from all druggists.

Foley Bright

Farmers National Congress opens in Raleigh at state college

Delegates and visitors pour into Raleigh as the Farmers National Congress begins a week of sessions at the State Agricultural and Mechanical College. Governors members of Congress and other notable figures are listed as speakers for this notable gathering in the organization’s history. Foley's Orine Laxative is advertised for constipation and digestive relief.

Raleigh N. C Farmers’ National Congress State Agricultural and Mechanical College Congress

Billiard Championship Match Opens in New York

World billiards championship begins at McGraw's academy with Aldred de Ore defending the free cushion title against John Daly. The three night event features fifty points per night, with the Lambert trophy awarded to the champion.

New York Aldred de Ore John Daly Chicago McGraw's Academy

Suffrage Leaders to Speak at South Dakota Convention

Sioux Falls November 3. The Rev Anna Howard Shaw Mrs Rachel Foster Avery and other leading suffrage advocates are slated as speakers at the South Dakota Equal Suffrage Association annual convention opening here today with strong attendance. The gathering continues through Saturday.

Sioux Falls 8. D Anna Howard Shaw Rachel Foster Avery America South Dakota Equal Suffrage Association

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Good Roads Advocates Tammany Garden Club Dingee and Conard West Grove T. W. Reed Killarney F. Bowden Coward and Jones Dorsey and Funkenstein Mr. F. Bowden Bowden R.C. Orr Jd. P. Fears Eri. K. Lumpkin W. A. Capps J. T. Dudley Ladies Michael Bros Boston Gus Cochran W. C. Wing Feld Ladies’ Garden and Stewart W. C. Wingfield Charles Stern Co Gerdine Geo. Williamson J. W. Webb Misa Farrabee Cosmos T. Roberts Resaca KPI Newt Hlm Giltaal Pawrence Kome Stouan Earl S Mass U.8 Methodists First Methodist Church Chamberlain Athens Ice and Coal Co C. A. Rowland J. J. Fears BE. R. Hodgson Edge Griffith Implement Co Gardner Rene Henderson & Co Lumpkin Peter Henderson & Co Nettle Jones Rex Be Sonia Nolan Hayne Southern Authority Athens Farmers National Congress
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