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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1908

Page

5

Baptist Laymen Missionary Movement Speakers at First Baptist

Professors J H W Henderson and J Harri Tyler will deliver addresses at First Baptist Church. They will speak Tuesday night at eight about the movement’s plans and purposes. Police invited. speakers expected to draw a large, enthusiastic congregation.

J. H W. Henderson Baptist Laymen’s Missionary Movement of the South J. Harri Tyler Billimece Dliver First Bbaptist Church

Mr J F Colbert A Visitor To City

Yesterday Mr J F Colbert of Colbert Georgia visited this city. A longtime resident and supporter of the area he has aided neighbors and local efforts for years and remains active in community affairs.

MR. J. F. Colbert J. F. Colbert Colbert, Ga Colbert Manlisen Enanty

Humane Society Meeting Slated for Monday at City Hall

Ath ens Humane Society will hold a meeting Monday after noon at four o clock in the city hall. All members and friends are urged to attend. Miss Jessie Jackson, Sec.

Athens Humane Society City Hall Jessie Jackson

Death by self in Hot Springs hotel room

Paul A McDonald a newspaper solicitor in Atlanta died after swallowing thirty grains of morphine in room 23 at a Hot Springs hotel. He had served as a US Army lieutenant in the Spanish American War and left a decipherable note. He is survived by his mother three sisters and two brothers.

Hot Springs Ark Paul A. McDonald McDonall Atlanta Signal Corps United States Army McDonald Paul McDonald Atlant

Stomach and Liver Tablets Offered For Free Sample

Advertisement claims sick headache stems from stomach disorder and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure. Free samples available at H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning's drug stores to try the product.

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning

Laymen's Mission Congress to Convene in Atlanta

The International Laymen's Missionary movement holds a four day state convention in Atlanta December 3 to 6 with delegates from Georgia. Three daily sessions at First Baptist church and a large men only meeting at Bijou theatre. The movement began two years ago in New York and aims to evangelize the world in twenty five years, fostering interdenominational cooperation and fundraising.

International Laymen’s Missionary Movement Atlanta Georgia United States First Baptist Church Bijou International Laymen's Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church New York England Scotland Germany

Winter cough cure ad urges Foley's Honey and Tar

Winter blasts promise pneumonia pleurisy and consumption will be here. Cure your cough now and strengthen lungs with Foley's Honey and Tar. Do not risk weak lungs this winter as Foley's will cure obstinate coughs and colds and prevent serious results. Sold by all Druggists.

Gwinnett Court Opens Next Week in Final Session

Gwinnett Superior Court meets next week in the Western circuit for its last session of the year. The term ends Solicitor General S J Tribble's tenure, after which he returns to private practice in the city, promising to join the top rank with his energy and ability.

Superior Court Gwinnett County Rocket Western Circuit S. J. Tribble Solicitor Tribble

Hood Custody Case Set For Next Thursday In City

Mrs. Ben Hood seeks custody of her two children from their father Ken Hood of Commerce. The case, postponed due to illness of counsel Col. Mahaffey, will be heard by Judge Brand and is expected to include sensational features.

Ben Hood Ken Hood Commerce Col. Mahaffey Hood Brand

Professor R. E. Park Speaks at Normal School

Professor Robert E. Park of the University of Georgia delivered a well received lecture on Sidney Lanier to the Millie Rutherford Society at the State Normal school last night. The talk impressed attendees with Park's well known eloquence and thoughtful message.

Robert E. Park University of Georgia Sidney Lanier Millie Rutherford Society State Normal School Park

Preacher Costa Injuries Appear Minor at First

Initial reports said preacher Costa suffered facial burns and injuries from an IED blast but later updates indicate injuries are more serious and he may take several days to recover.

Costa

Warren Court Session Opens Busy Week in Athens

The court convenes tomorrow morning at nine with Judge Worley presiding in place of J N Wortey. The docket includes the Mi Co case and other matters of importance, signaling a busy session ahead for the week.

Athens Mi. Co

Life Insurance Leader John A Darwin Invited to Meeting

Mr John A Darwin a noted life insurance man has received an invitation to attend the Life Insurance meeting in New York this week and will likely be present.

John A. Darwin Iny Life Insurance Thelof Life Insurance York

Mr J Harry Tyler Visits Athens on Way to Convention

Mr J Harry Tyler, a prominent Baltimore resident, visits Athens en route to the convention. The Macedonian event marks a brief stop for the traveler before continuing to the gathering.

MR. J. Harry Tyler Tyler Mmerasant Baltimore Sion Gay Athens

Oyster Supper Brings Town Together

Town gathers for a down town oyster supper at the fire station. Attendees describe a friendly, festive evening with steady attendance and community spirit.

Down Town

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