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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1909

Page

2

Superintendent Pound to Name Supervisor of Rural Schools

Atlanta November 24 State School Commissioner Jere M Pound will soon announce a supervisor of elementary rural schools to aid teachers and protect their interests. The Georgia Peabody fund trustees provide 2700 annually for salary and travel under the supervisor who will report directly to the state commissioner.

Atlanta Jere M. Pound Wickliffe Rose Peabody Educational Fund Pound Georgia Ile Pomtasse

Rheumatism Cured in 24 Hours by Dr Detehon’s Relief

Pittsburg man T. J. Blackmore credits Dr Detehon’s Relief for Rheumatism with curing his nine month rheumatism in a day. He says five city physicians offered no help and he now endorses the medicine. Sold by L. P. Canning, Drugist, on Clayton and Jackson Streets.

T. J. Blackmore Maller & Blackmore Pittsburg Dr. Detehon Trece Litle

Vulcanite Roofing Promoted By Local Hardware Store

Talmage Hardware Company advertises Vulcanite roofing as a guaranteed lasting option sold in town. The copy touts low cost and easy testing with customers invited to visit the store for a hands on evaluation.

Marines Rushed to Nicaragua From Philadelphia

Washington reports preparations to sail 400 marines from League Island to Nicaragua or the canal zone next Saturday. The move follows the slaying of Grace and Cannon and relies on state department action. The Prairie and Thala will transport forces, with possible use of canal zone Marines if needed. Albany and Yankton stay at Magdalena Bay.

Washington Philadelphia Canal Zone Nicaragua State Department Grace Cannon League Island Navy Yard Zelaya Panama Philadelpha Prairie League Island Force oSd Thala Pacific Atlantic Galore Navy Department Ncaragua Albany Magdalena Bay

Atlanta Syrians to Make Big Fight

About 300 Atlanta Syrians form a league raise a fund and hire counsel to resist naturalization limits claiming Caucasian status. Najour, a local merchant who married in Atlanta, has a case before the court and may appeal to the U S Supreme Court if denied citizenship. The group owns property around 300000 dollars and insists no reason exists to deny naturalization.

Atlanta Engian Najour Washington Lis UN Frites Supreme Court of the United States Alanta

Diary Found From Mine Trapped Men Describes Slow Death

A diary found on the clothing of one of 38 bodies in the St Paul coal mine details attempts to survive as fire and black damp suffocate workers. Samuel D Howard writes of brothers Alfred and others dying, the failing air, and hopes of a ventilation fan keeping them alive before the mine collapses and the men are killed.

Cherry HL St. Paul Samuel D. Howard Learyea Tom Jim Jamison Steven Timke Alfred Howard

May Run Roosevelt for Governor

New York November 24 Timothy L Woodruff, chairman of the republican state committee, discussed a movement to nominate ex President Roosevelt for governor upon his return from Africa. He said he has no knowledge of a run but believes Roosevelt would be nominated and elected and benefit the party in New York.

New York Timothy L. Woodruff Republican State Committee Rosevelt Africa Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt

Governor Brown Not Yet Ready To Confirm 1910 Gubernatorial Run

Atlanta dispatch says Gov. Joseph M. Brown is expected to seek another term, subject to the 1910 primary, though Brown has not discussed the matter and plans no public statement until spring. Observers expect Hoke Smith to announce early if Brown runs. Brown may campaign lightly, defending his administration and outlining a forthcoming platform.

Atlanta Joseph M. Brown Brown Hoke Smith Smith Anguat Georgia Himsself

Supreme Court hearings begin Monday in Georgia

Atlanta Nov 24 The state supreme court will start hearing cases on December 6 on the second call of the October term docket with 118 cases across multiple circuits. Proceedings may use two sessions daily if pace permits, aiming to finish by December before the January third call. The state court of appeals resumes arguments November 30 and continues through the week. A druggist refund notice for Foley's Honey and Tar accompanies.

Atlanta State Supreme Court Middle Augusta Atlantic Macon Blue Ridge Rome Tallapoosa Coweta Flint Ocmulgee Chattahoochee State Court of Appeals Columbus Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index Birmingham Alabama American Steel & Wire Company Georgia Clay County Chattanooga Kansas City Fort Payne Ala Jonesboro Philadelphia South Tennessee Wayne County Hoboken Weer Atlanta Ga Lafayette Pratt City Senoia

Novel fund-raising plan shows cotton seed yields

In Hebron, Georgia, Sunday school superintendent T Neal Little offered each pupil a quart of cotton seed to plant and harvest for church causes. Pupils raised two bales, sold to Williford Burns & Rice for 142.25 dollars, a novel method praised as a model for 1910.

Commerce Presbyterian Hebron Banks Franklin T. Neal Little Little Williford, Burns & Rice LitUe Cotton Belt

No Fees Allowed in State Common Schools

Atlanta November 24 The Georgia supreme court ruled that no fee of any kind may be charged to pupils in the state’s common schools. The case from Montgomery County involved fourteen children barred from Mount Vernon and Riley districts for parents’ refusal to pay a 2.50 matriculation charge. The court upheld Judge Martin’s ruling, confirming the prohibition on school charges.

Atlanta Supreme Court Montgomery County Mount Vernon Riley Shannon Martin

More Approval Than Disapproval of Elliott Commutation

Atlanta readers discuss Governor Brown’s commutation of Dr J M Elliott’s death sentence to life imprisonment for the Rivers murder. Letters favoring the action outnumber critics by over three to one, with Elliott gloated over his escape and plotting life under hard labor on the Fulton county road gang. Governor Brown’s decision rests on beliefs Elliott was weak minded and at times insane, deeming execution inhuman.

Dr. Elliot Atlanta Troup County Brown J. M. Elliott G. L. Rivers Elliott Fulton County Road Gang

Wealthy farmer Ginn shoots at son in law and wife

Goldsboro North Carolina November 24 Inflamed by Aquor Owen Ginn a wealthy farmer of Snow Hill Wayne County entered the home of his son in law Samuel Joyner and opened fire upon Joyner as he lay in bed. Joyner escaped the first shots reached his pistol and killed Ginn instantly with the first bullet. Earlier Ginn attacked his wife and shot and wounded their young son who tried to defend his mother.

Goldsboro N. C Aquor Owen Ginn Snow Hill Wayne County Samuel Joyner Joyner Ginn

Bright Prospects for Tampa Meeting at New Track

Tampa racing opens tomorrow under the Tampa Jockey Club at a newly completed West Tampa track. It promises a strong meet with fast horses from across the United States and Canada, extra shipments arriving from Latonia. The 100 day program features daily stakes averaging 2000 dollars, opening with the Inaugural Handicap a six furlong race for all ages offering 1000 dollars and added money. Croup is prevalent in dry cold weather. Chamberlains Cough Remedy advised for parents of young children.

Bright SOR Tampa Fla Tampa Jockey Club West Tampa United States Canada Latonia

Notable Washington Wedding At St. Johns Church

In Washington D C on November 24 a notable wedding took place at St. John’s church at noon. Miss Yulee Noble daughter of Mrs. William Belden Noble and descendant of Senator David Yule of Florida married Lieut Sherman Miles United States Army son of Lieut Gen Nelson A Miles. Guests included prominent officials and social leaders from the capital and attendees from New York and Chicago. Attendants included Miss Elizabeth Parker and Miss Joanna Schroeder among others with Colgate Hoyt of New York as best man and ushers from various posts and cities.

Washington D. C St. John's Church Yulee Noble William Belden Noble United States David Yule Florida Sherman Miles Nelson A. Miles National Capital New York Chicago Elizabeth Parker Richard Wayne Parker New Jersey Joanna Schroeder Evelyn Chew Trythena Read Colgate Hoyt Philip Matthews Fort Monroe Harold Huntley Frot Myer Percy Weeks Sherman Host Chauncey Haskell William Emery, Jr

Baseball magnates in session plan for re districting leagues

In Chicago on November 24 representatives of the Three I league and the Central association met to discuss a conference aimed at redistricting their territories to prevent conflicts in the next season. The organizers hope to reach an agreement before adjournment.

Chicago Central Association

Woman Overcomes Dyspepsia After 20 Years of Siege

Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine calls dyspepsia her worst foe for two decades. After failed remedies and doctors, Electric Bitters cured her, restoring appetite sleep and strength. Now 70 she boasts of health and claims the tonic treats indigestion kidney trouble back pain and female complaints. Only 5c at local druggists.

James Duncan Haynesville W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

British Columbia Election Nears End With Railway Deal at Issue

British Columbia voters face a pivotal election over Premier McBride's pact with the Canadian Northern Railway to build a six hundred mile line from Yellowhead Pass to English Bluffs. Opposition leader John Oliver seeks 1000 miles of new railways via provincial subsidies. The campaign centers on this railway policy as forty two seats are decided.

Victoria B. C British Columbia Canadian Northern Railway Company McBride Pacific Coast Kaslo Similikameen Vancouver Permier McBride Canadian Northern Railway Yellowhead Pass Kamloops North Thompson River Westminster English Bluffs Barclay Sound John Oliver Dominion Kootenay Central Elcho Golden Midway Vernon Carmen Nicola Pentiction Vancouver W. and Y Fort George Burrard Inlet French Creek Campbell River Vancouver Island Oliver Britsh Columbia

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