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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1909

Page

5

Alderman-Second Ward Candidate Announces Candidacy

A resident declares candidacy for Alderman in the Second Ward, subject to Democratic primary action. The statement signals intent to seek election in the upcoming party process and district race.

Announcement of candidacy for Second Ward alderman

A voter notice from T. Young announces candidacy for the office of Alderman in the Second Ward subject to the Democratic primary action.

Cc. T. Young

Woods Declares Run for First Ward Alderman Seat

B F Woods announces candidacy for the Office of Alderman in the First Ward subject to Democratic primary action.

B. F. Woods

Alderman Third Ward Candidates Declared

J F Foster announces candidacy for Alderman from the Third Ward and Wolverm Smith also declares as Third Ward candidate. The statements appear in a local electoral notice from the period indicating overlapping bids for the same ward.

Alderman Fourth Ward Election Date Set

The Fourth Ward Alderman race at A. M. Center specifies the election date for voters to cast ballots.

Fourth Ward Subject to Action by J W Watson

A terse notice indicates the Fourth ward is subject to an action initiated by J W Watson. Details are sparse in the readable text.

For Alderman Fourth Ward Candidate Report

A brief notice outlines a candidate running for Alderman in the Fourth Ward. Details are sparse but indicate a local election item focusing on city governance and neighborhood representation.

Record of October pig iron boom across Alabama and Georgia

Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index notes record pig iron production in Alabama with rising coal miner wages and a wave of new ventures. Plans include a model industrial city near Birmingham, multiple new firms in Birmingham, and large real estate deals. Investments in rail, churches, depots, and bonds drive a period of renewed activity in Alabama’s mineral district.

Columbus Alabama Great Alabama Mineral District Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Company Birmingsham Thomasville Gulf of Mexico Oat Birmingham Mercomers Nla Mittny Mobile Ala Orth Bimingham Birmingham Ala Eneley Florence Butts County Georgi Crenshaw Mabama Attalla Albany Southern Iron & Steel Company Georgia

Cham berlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets for constipated children

An advertisement touts Cham berlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild and gentle medicine that can cure chronic constipation in children. Sold by all dealers in the periodical.

Chamberlain

Value of pig iron produced in 1903 and 1908 figures

The Geological Survey reports that US pig iron output valued at $254.8 million FOB furnaces in 1908 from 15,936,018 long tons, down 52 percent from 1907 while production dropped 88 percent. Average price was $15.10 per long ton, with 20.56 in 1907, in Mineral Resources chapter from 1908 data.

Geological Survey United States E. C. Harder W. T. Thom The Washington, D. C

Croup Warning and Remedy Advice for Winter Months

Croup is most common in dry cold early winter. Parents should be prepared with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, trusted by many mothers who keep a bottle at home. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Golds Quick Cure Claim

When a cold settles in the system several days of treatment are needed and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is promoted as the fastest cure. It is claimed to restore natural healthy condition and is sold by all dealers.

Georgia DAR convenes eleventh annual conference in Brunswick

The eleventh annual Georgia DAR conference opened in Brunswick with delegates from all state chapters. The event will continue through the week and aims to be the most successful yet. Mrs. P. W. Godfrey and Mrs. I. Y. Sage spoke at the opening session. Afternoon reports filled the program and officers will be elected Friday afternoon.

Brunswick Georgia Organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution P. W. Godfrey I. Y. Sage

First Civil War Victims Return to Massachusetts

The body of Charles A. Taylor of Lowell Massachusetts, the first man killed in the Civil War, will be exhumed in Baltimore and moved to Boston next week. The transfer follows Massachusetts legislature directions. Taylor, a member of the Sixth Massachusetts Infantry, was shot on April 19 1861 near President Street and Pratt Street. The removal is to be done with ceremonial simplicity and no military display.

Baltimore Charles A. Taylor Lowell Mass New Methodist Boston Massachusetts Taylor Sixth A& Mob President and Pratt Streets Massachusett S

Taft Receives Joyous Richmond Welcome

President Taft is greeted in Richmond Virginia with a 130 mile journey climax including a parade a state capitol audience and a reception by local business leaders. Governor Swanson Mayor Richardson and officials attend as the Virginia Military Institute cadet corps escorts the president through the city.

Richmond Taft State Capitol Swanson Richardson They Virginia Military Institute

Pennsylvania Club Women Hold State Convention

Harrisburg November 1 delegates from across Pennsylvania gather for the annual convention of the state federation. Speakers include Dr. Robert N Wilson Jr Yale professor William Lyons Phelps and Florence Sanville Philadelphia Consumers League. A forestry exhibit is featured and officers and delegates to the General Federation meeting in Cincinnati next May will be elected.

Harrisburg Chile Penneylvania Robert N. Wilson, Jr University of Pennsylvania William Lyons Phelps Yale University William Frear State College Florence Sanville Consumers’ League of Philadelphia Pennsylvania General Federation of Women's Clubs Cincinnati

Virginia postmasters meet in Norfolk for annual session

Postmasters from Virginia first class cities gathered in Norfolk for their annual association meeting. S. B. Carney of Norfolk called the session to order and presided as the talks focused on postmaster duties and improving postal service during the two day event.

Norfolk Virginia S. B. Carney

Medical men in session opens in Evansville

The eleventh annual meeting of the Ohio Valley Medical Association begins a two day session in Evansville Indiana with Dr Curran Pope of Louisville presiding. The attendance includes several hundred leading physicians and surgeons from Ohio Kentucky Tennessee and Indiana.

Evansville Ind Ohio Valley Medical Association Curran Pope Louisville Ohio Kentucky Tlinis Indiana

Easley Kyle Wedding In Rogersville Tonight

Rogersville Tennessee November 10 many out of town guests arrive for the wedding of Miss Margie Kyle daughter of Chancellor Hugh Graham Kyle University of Tennessee and Mr James Easley of Houston Virginia tonight in the town venue

Rogersville Tenn Margie Kyle Hugh Graham Kyle University of Tennessee James Easley Houston

Druggist Refund Certification and Foley’s Honey and Tar Claim

This card certifies all druggists may refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. It stops the cough heals the lungs and prevents serious results from a cold including pneumonia and consumption. Contains no opiates. The genuine product is in 3 yellow packages. Refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.

Foley

Fluffy Ruffles Coming to Colonial Next Week

The musical comedy Fluffy Ruffles heads to the Colonial on the 16th with Florence Gear in the title role. The show is billed as a fast, clean, wholesome, and highly entertaining production.

Florence Gear Miss Mary

Col Watterson Confesses Love of Gilbert and Sullivan

A National Monthly profile notes Col Watterson, famed Tewisville editor, has a musical soul. During a friendly card game he hums Pirates of Penzance, then sings Tam o’ Pirate King while the rival laments his luck and politeness.

Col. Watterson National Monthly Watterson

His Trouble A Trenton Couple Wed After Long Wait

A Trenton couple married after years of saving for a home and steady evenings at the bridegroom’s late hour. Friends note they waited long for this day. On the wedding night the groom laments where he will spend his evenings now that they are married.

Trenton New York Herald

Forest Facts Foreword by Appalachian National Forest Association

John H. Finney outlines a national and southern educational effort to promote forest conservation and the Appalachian National Forest. He argues for a weekly forest letter in Southern newspapers to report reliable forest news and practices, highlighting the south’s vital stake in forest protection and future prosperity.

John H. Finney Appalachian National Forest Association Washington, D. C South Southland Appalachian National Forest

Quips and Quotes From Old Newspapers

A collage of humorous exchanges from Chicago Tribune Chicago Daily News Kansas City Journal Washington Star and Philadelphia Record features witty lines on Cuba reactions irresistible force meeting immovable objects and domestic humor with a fatherly warning about candies.

Chicago Daily News Tommy Kansas City Journal

Fraternal Lodge Meeting Notices and Schedules

Williams Lodge No 15 I O G F meets Wednesdays in K of P Hall all members invited J W Dillard N G J A Mealor Secy Glenn Lodge No 75 I O O F meets Thursdays in Dupree Hall Broad Street Odd Fellows in good standing invited A A Brigham N G B Harper Secy Oliver Encampment No 16 meets Fridays in K of P Hall Clayton Street J W Dillard P J A Mealor Scribe Geo B Davis Camp No 292 W C W meets Wednesdays in Deupree Hall Broad Street visiting Sovereigns invited H J Davis C C John Mappin Clerk

Mt. Vernon Lodge Mount Vernon Lodge No. 22 A. M Masonic Hall Max Joseph Building Clayton Street W. A. Capps W. M St. Elmo Lodge K. of P Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Max Joseph Clayton and Wall Streets Geo. B. Davis Deupree Hall Broad Street H. J. Davis C. C. John Mappin

Also Mentioned on This Page

California Fic Syrup Co Athens J. F. Rhodes H. J. Rowe Buchner B. R. Pickrell Dobbins Announc MENT J. F. Foster Wolver M. Smith Fourth Ward A. M. Center J. W Watson B. Y. Harris Georgia Railroad R. OF Pennsylvania Club Easley Kyle Adelaide Thurston Colonial Hope Viola Miss Thurston Joseph M. Weber Harawa Company Cuba Washington Star Wigwag Hardappe Henpecckke Philadelphia Record Corner Broad Lumpkin Street P. Wilson, Auctioneer East Broad Street OHN Potts & Son Clarence N. Walker American School of J Osteopathy Kirksville A. T. Suit Lodge Directory W. M. Crane T. H. Nickerson R. and E. No Lodge Quarters Broad and Lumpkin Streets E. Bancroft E. R. Geo H. Palmer Sec Y
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