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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1909
Page
6
A candidate announces intent to run for mayor of Athens subject to Democratic primary action. The statement outlines seeking the party nomination and gears toward the upcoming election phase.
B F Woops announces candidacy for the office of Alderman from the First ward pending Democratic primary action.
Announcement notes dates for Alderman seats in the First and Second wards. From First Ward the action rests with the Democratic primary. Second Ward lists E R Dobbins for Alderman. The notice names Buchner for Second Ward and references the primary process.
A series of public declarations from candidates announcing for Alderman seats in the Second Ward and Third and Fourth Wards. Names include T Young Foster Wolver M Smith and J W Watson among others as they seek Democratic primary support.
Governor Joseph M. Brown commuted Dr J M Elliott's death sentence for the murder of George L Rivers to life in prison. Elliott was moved from LaGrange to the Fulton County Tower in Atlanta for security as news spread. Deputies and Sheriff Florence notified Elliott and his family, and Elliott expressed deep gratitude, calling Brown’s action a reflection of his convictions. The case had drawn appeals from Macon and Chattanooga residents who argued Elliott was mentally unbalanced and had a history of drug use.
The Whitney offices unveil four major acts for the season including Miss Idlewild a fresh musical comedy by Bert St John and Kirk Alexander. Premiered September 30 with a cast of 50, lavish scenery and costumes.
Remarkable cure claim for rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. The treatment supposedly removes the cause and eliminates symptoms after the first dose. Priced 75 cents and $1. Sold by L B Canning Druggist at Clayton and Jackson Streets.
In Cherry UL the mine disaster left 300 missing. Explorers found twenty bodies within seven feet of the ventilating shaft and one unrecognizable body was brought to the surface. Authorities planned secrecy and prepared to fight the fire as rescue efforts continued.
Apalachicola Florida reports delegates appointed to the Chattahoochee Apal a ch icola Waterway Association convention to be held in Columbus Georgia November 22. Delegates listed include T L Bowden H P Dismukes E M Seabrook of Columbus J J Howell R L Moye J B Smith of Cuthbert EB Carter E P Pearson J D Crumley of Lumpkin C McKinley W H Barnes A R Bloodworth of Milledgeville J M Ashley F L Sweat J C Brewer C E Caverly Paul Norcross N P Pratt Geo Hillyer W G Cooper Atlanta Theo West J N Dillion A E Lewis Marianna W J Williams Jr D Mitchell C B Mason L M Rhoda W F Harrison Wm Berry Milton J P Phillips Pennington J A Pennington H J Braister Butler.
The notice lists arrival and departure times for trains on the Athens Midland route, noting city time and exceptions. Southbound and northbound departures from Athens are given, with certain trains not running north of Athens and Sunday exceptions specified.
An ad warns there is no case of pneumonia from coughs after using Foley's Honey and Tar, claims it stops coughing and speeds recovery. Mentions a yellow package and safety, sold by druggists, with stray notes about Georgia road arrivals and times.
Glend Lodges No 75 Oliver Encampment No 16 and Geo B Davis Camp No 292 W o W hold weekly meetings at Dupree Hall Broad Street and K of P Hall Clayton Street with invitations to visiting members. A local health note warns of backache from chilly winds and recommends Perry Davis Painkiller as quick relief.
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