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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1909

Page

8

Underwear Prices by Fabric and Brand

An advertisement lists underwear range from medium weight cotton to heavy wool priced from 50 cents to 1 dollar 50 per garment. Head and McMahan.

Unknown four masted schooner ashore at Frying Pan shoals identified

The vessel Eleazer W. Clark 849 tons bound from New York to Savannah with asphalt paving blocks was total loss after a southwest gale prevented aid from tugs Blanche Sea King and revenue cutter Seminole. Captain F W Wyman and seven crew escaped in yawboats and reached Bald Head Island then Southport and Wilmington after sixty hours without food or sleep.

Wilmington N. C Navy Frying Pan Shoals Eleazer W. Clark F. W. Wyman New York Savannah Blanche Sea King Wyman Seve Bald Head Island Southport

Breweries Face Ice Sale Challenge in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, Nov 19. Quo warranto hearings decide whether western Pennsylvania breweries may give away ice or sell it at low rates to curb traffic. The suits follow a deputy AG ruling that surplus ice cannot be sold, though brewing for own use is allowed. The action is seen as a temperance move to restrain liquor traffic.

Harrisburg Pittsburgh Pennsylvania J. Hampton Todd Cunningham Temperance Forcea

Free Mother Gray Australian Leap mailed upon request

Advert says to send name and address to receive a free package of Mother Gray's Australian Leap. The product, described as a pleasant herb remedy for women’s ills, purports to regulate and aid back, urinary, bladder, and kidney troubles. Sold by druggists for 50 cents via The Mother Gray Co. Le Roy, N Y.

Mother Gray Mother Gray Co le Roy

Fast Mail Train Ditching Near Denmark Tragedy

Two killed and three injured when a Seaboard Air Line Florida fast mail wrecked two miles south of Denmark Georgia after a rail was removed. A colored fireman died under the engine and a tramp riding the train was killed. The engineer and two passengers were injured lightly. Wreckers are sought. Another derailment occurred nearby months ago.

Swannah Seaboard Air Line Denmark

Oakland Gears Up For New California Jockey Club Meet

Oakland prepares for the winter meeting of the New California Jockey Club at Emeryville track starting tomorrow. Five racing days weekly with a sixth day reserved for rain or special events. the meeting may extend sixty days. Officials including Thomas H. Williams and Martin Nathanson arrive. open betting will be replaced by a bookmaking system following a court ruling.

Oakland Cal Emeryville New California Jockey Club Vancouer Salt Lake City Latonia Thomas H. Williams Hopper Martin Nathanson New York California

New York Lawyers Back Bill to Raise Federal Judges Salaries

A committee of New York lawyers led by former Senator John C Spooner proposes increases for federal judges in a forthcoming Congress session. The plan would raise Supreme Court pay from 12500 to 17500, circuit court from 7000 to 10000, and district court from 6000 to 9000, arguing judges work longer hours than members of Congress.

New York Congress John C. Spooner Supreme Court United States Circuit Court Trout United States ‘District Court

Yale Harvard Gridiron Classic Draws Largest Crowd Yet

Boston observers anticipate the Yale Harvard football game at the stadium will attract the biggest crowd in American history. Yale carries a perfect record and Harvard fans are ready to wager heavily on the outcome, with money flowing toward the underdog or favorite as momentum shifts.

Boston Mass Yale Harvard Crimson America

Ely's Cream Balm Offers Relief for Nasal Catarrh

Advert says nasal discharge from catarrh drops into the throat causing inflammation and possible bronchitis. Claims Ely's Cream Balm gives relief from the first application and is sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed by Ely Bros New York.

Ely Bros Ward Ten St New York

Negro convict killed by guard at Mt Vernon camp

Webb McMillan, a Black convict, attacked guards and fellow inmates at Mt. Vernon camp in Georgia. Guard Davis fired after McMillan struck Artin Gray with a weapon, killing McMillan. Coroner's inquest underway. Webb had prior prison term for assault with intent to murder.

Mt. Vernon Webb McMillan Amuck Davis Webb Artin Gray Calhoun Webls Tim

Virginia Baptist State Convention Opens in Portsmouth

Delegates from all sections of Virginia gather in Portsmouth for the State Baptist convention. Eminent church workers attend as sessions run nearly a week with important questions and routine business on the agenda. Attendance is expected to be among the largest in years.

Portsmouth Virginia Ccurch

President Taft Visits Norfolk Deep Waterways Convention

Taft arrives in Norfolk to address the deep waterways convention amid a general holiday. A large crowd and profuse decorations greet the president before a big parade of U S soldiers sailors and marines is reviewed. After the address he joins an oyster roast at Cape Henry.

Norfolk Taft Washington United States Cape Henry

Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Quinine Tablets

An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It claims druggists refund money if it fails and notes E W Grove signature on each bottle with a 25 cent price.

E. W. Grove

Rufus Lucas Guilty Of Murder In Pistol Duel

Sylvant November 19 Rufus Lucas survivor in a fatal duel with J. W. Hodges a merchant of Oliver in this county found guilty of murder with a mercy recommendation. Verdict carries life imprisonment. Lucas claimed Hodges circulated derogatory statements about him. The story notes the fatal confrontation and prior wounding of Lareas.

J. W. Hodges Sylvant Rufus Lucas Oliver Lucas Hodges Lareas

Notable guests at Pilgrims banquet for Mr Carter

At the Savoy hotel a banquet honored Mr. Ridy Carter first Secretary of the American embassy on the eve of his departure for Bucharest where he has been appointed Minister. Carter served in London for fourteen years in anticipation of his new post.

London Savoy Hotel Ridy Carter England

Hall's Catarrh Cure oath and advertisement ca

Frank J. Cheney of F. J Cheney & Co swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Notary A W Gleason certifies this on December 6, 1886. The company claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces and offers testimonials. Sold by all druggists for 75 cents, plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J A. W. Gleason Hall F.J. Cheney & CO

Cattle Breeders Hold Third Annual Convention at Purdue

Lafayette Ind Nov 19 The Indiana Cattle Breeders association held its third annual convention at Purdue University. Highlighted by talks from C W Brackney president of the association and Professor C F Curtiss from the state agricultural college, the program featured leading addresses and discussions.

Lafayette Ind Indiana Cattle Breeders’ Association Purdue University C. W. Brackney C. F. Curtiss State Agricultural College

Harvard Yale Football Rivalry Record Through 1909

Historical record shows Yale leading Harvard in the series with many games played since 1876. Includes scores and outcomes from early matches, safeties, goals, and touchdowns, listing years and results and noting several shutouts and ties. Also contains vintage ads for remedies and medicines.

Harvard Yale ISTG SZS Isv Hardvard ISSO

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Head & McMahan Ooner Virginia Baptists Ridgley Carter Cattle Breeders’ Convention Record OF Yale Dr. King New Life W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons Foley Bright Law Druggists
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