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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1909
Page
6
Multiple citizens announce campaigns for city offices in Athens subject to the Democratic primary. J F Rhodes H J Rowe O P Buchner B R Pickrell and E S Dobbins each declare candidacies for mayor or alderman positions in the first and second wards with primary condition stated.
C T Young announces candidacy for Alderman of the Second Ward subject to Democratic primary action. The statement names the candidate and the office sought.
B F Woods announces candidacy for Alderman First Ward subject to the Democratic primary J F Foster announces candidacy for Alderman Third Ward from the same party leading into the primary election
The notice lists M. Smith as Alderman for the Third Ward and asks for a date for the Fourth Ward Alderman race.
An announcement sets the date for the Fourth ward Alderman office subject to action by J. W. Watson.
A resident announces intent to run for Alderman in the Fourth Ward. The statement outlines a local political bid and seeks support from voters in the ward.
The Tradesman lists numerous new southern industries formed this week from Alabama to Texas and beyond. Firms include lumber, stave, and furniture companies. mines, factories, and plants for fertilizer, cement, and oil products. railroads and planing mills in multiple cities. Strong gains in pig iron, steel, and related outputs reflect robust regional demand and planned expansion.
Wingfield Cash Grocery Co promotes Merry Widow tobacco as the best 10c plug in Athens with local availability and shop solid value for customers seeking a bargain in a period retail notice.
Middletown Conn November 12 Dr William Arnold Shaklin was formally installed as president of Wesleyan University in a ceremony at the Middlesex theatre. Taft, Senator Root and national figures spoke as the event praised Shaklin who earlier led Upper Town University and gained prominence as a western minister.
Representatives from twenty two educational institutions attended the opening of the Georgia Student Missionary League fourth annual conference at Bessie Tift College. The initial session featured reports from the president and officers noting nearly 1500 Georgia students engaged in mission study courses, many preparing as volunteers for foreign fields.
Thousands of spectators gathered at Laton track in Cincinnati for a two day aviation meet. Exhibitions include biplane monoplanes and dirigible flights with notable aviators Glenn H. Curtiss and Roy Knabenshue among participants.
Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine triumphs over lifelong dyspepsia claiming Electric Bitters cured her after doctors gave up. At 70 she reports full recovery enabling normal meals and strength. Also notes relief for indigestion loss of appetite kidney trouble back pain and female complaints with local availability.
Milwaukee men accused in Colorado land frauds face a United States circuit court hearing on the government appeal of a habeas corpus release by Judge Quarles. The defendants had been bound over for trial in Denver after earlier proceedings.
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