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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1910

Page

5

Judge Emory Speer as Southern Supreme Court Choice

Milledgeville lawyer Geo D Case urges Taft to appoint Judge Emory Speer to the United States Supreme Court. The Macon Telegraph editorially endorses the idea, hoping Southern representation will be secured as vacancies arise. Case’s letter dated October 12 argues Speer’s legal ability and experience merit broad southern support.

Geo. D. Case Milledgeville Macon Telegraph Emory Speer United States Supreme Court Taft Judge Speer Macon South Milledgeville, Ga

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Sold at H. R. Palmer & Sons

It proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the world’s best healer for cuts, burns, bruises, eczema, and sore eyes. The ad promises relief for chapped hands, sprains, piles, and other skin ailments, with a price of 25 cents.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

Low round trip rates by Southern Railway to fairs and events

From Atlanta rates listed to Birmingham Charleston New Orleans Richmond Cincinnati Macon Dracon Elberton and other points with dates for ticket sales October through November and limits to return to starting point by set dates. Several events include Alabama State Fair National League of Postmasters National Championship Games and Georgia State Fair with extensions and penalties.

Southern Railway Atlanta Birmingham Chattanooga Tenn National League of Postmasters Mit New Orleans Hmit Richmond National Laundrymen’s Association Cincinnati Ohio Tri-State Vehicle Association Macon Dracon Himit Elberton Georgia Baptist Convention

Drummer Preacher Heads to New York for Protracted Meetings

Rev. H. C. Compton known as the Drum mer Preacher leaves Athens for New York City by the S A L vestibule at 2 47 pm to preach at the North Baptist Church. He previously visited as chaplain to the United Commercial Travelers convention and drew praise from New York churches. The North Baptist hosts announce his fall return Oct 16 30 with daily services except Saturdays and Wednesday afternoons and plans for a large evangelistic chorus and musical features.

H. C. Compton New York City Athens North Baptist Church Ezra T. Sanford Compton New York United Commrcial Big City North Baptist Drumemr

Rutherford Speaks at Madison WCTU Convention

Miss Mildred Rutherford of Athens addressed the Madison WCT U convention after Miss Emma Tucker conducted the consecration service. The program included roll calls, committee appointments, and a luncheon, followed by department conferences and an Esther themed address by Florence Atkins of Nashville.

Madison T. E. Patterson Emma Tucker Enterprise Fla Tucker M. Theresa Griffin Columbus J. B. Huff J.B. Richards LaGrange Barnett Newnan Fitzpatrick Horace Shaw C. Scott Bainbridge Hanna Stovall C. J. Smith Ellaville Avery W. H. Matthews Thomaston Minnie Ryhan Hawkinsville Union Signal Bessie Mitchell Elberton Imiss Rutherford Patterson Mildred Rutherford Athens W. C. Sibley Birmingham Ala Georgia August Burghard Atkin Florence Ewell Atkins Nashville Tenn Woman's Christian Temperance Union

Professor Early May Leave Georgia Boys Corn Clubs Work

The Monticello Journal reports Prof. 1 A Early may depart for Tennessee to continue the Boys Corn Clubs program. Georgians praise his year of work, noting enrollments of over five thousand youths and widespread community interest in farming. The Georgia Department of Agriculture has not acted, leaving the future uncertain.

Monticello Journal Early Memphis Tenn State College of Agriculture Monticello Thomas Early Department of Agriculture of the United States University of Georgia Tennesee Georgia Department of Agriculture

Athens Cotton Prices Middle to Strict Mid at 143 4

Market report from Athens shows strict middling 143 4, middling 145 3, and strict low middling 141 24 in a mid size market note. Weather remains fine as markets digest local cotton quotes and family notes.

Athens

Brewers Seek Lower Freight Rates Hearing Opens

Fort Worth Texas Oct 13 The Interstate Commerce Commission led by Judge Gerry opened a hearing over the Texas Brewing Company complaint against Santa Fe and other railroads seeking lower barley freight rates The move could save U S breweries about 600000 per year if approved

Fort Worth Texas Interstate Commerce Commission Gerry Texas Brewing Company Santa Fe United States

Convention Schedule Details and Local Presidents Talks

A historical session agenda lists 12:30 adjournment and 2:00 department conferences, followed by 2:30 convention called to order and 2:40 talks by state superintendents. By 4:30 the board handles miscellaneous business with announcements and adjournment, then a night session at 7:00 with Dr LG Hardman of Commerce addressing local presidents and county presidents during three minute talks.

Lg, Hardman Commerce

New York Cotton Market Advances On Heavy Buying

New York October 13 The cotton market continued its advance today on very heavy general buying. Spot sales were light. Quotations rose fifteen points. Latham Alexander & Co note demand for 100 to 200 pounds of clean old rags for machinery wiping work and advertise at the Banner office.

New York

New Market to Open Soon on Lumpkin Street

In Lumpkin Street news the Adams Brothers of Hall County plan a market and fruit and vegetable emporium once occupancy is ready. Adams runs a truck farm and orchard at Klondike and a cannery producing about half a million cans this year.

Messrs Adams Brothers Hall County Lumpkin Lumpkin Street

Synod of Virginia Opens Annual Session in Charlottesville

The Presbyterian synod of Virginia convened in Charlottesville with a large gathering of prominent divines and lay delegates from across the state. The opening today featured addresses and sermons by notable preachers as crucial church matters are scheduled for consideration this year.

Charlottesville Charlottsville Presbyterian Synod of Virginia

When Merit Wins Foley Kidney Pills Claim Cure

An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for backache headache nervousness loss of appetite sleeplessness and general weakness linked to kidney or bladder disorders. Sold by all druggists and promoted as improving strength and vigor.

Foley

Upper Peninsula Teachers Institute Opens Conference in Hegaunee

The Upper Peninsula Teachers Institute convenes in Hegaunee announcing a three day program with addresses and discussions on school work ranging from village to higher education levels. Also promotes Chamberlains Liniment for injuries and praises a new sailon collar fashion as a Treasure line.

Upper Peninsula Hegaunee Mich

Notice to creditors and claimants in estate of TM Cheatham

The undersigned authorized to wind up the estate of TM Cheatham requests all indebted parties to pay and all claimants to present their proofs. Dated September 123 1910 signed C J Kenney. Also mentions Boston Red Sox training next spring at Sacramento California.

Cheatham C. J. Kenney Boston Red Sox Sacramento California

Mt Vernon Lodges and Chapters Meeting Notices

Mt Vernon Masons and allied orders announce regular meetings at Masonic Hall on Clayton Street and adjacent Odd Fellows hall. Attending officers list includes W M Pittman and J R Crane. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons invites qualified brethren. other groups meet weekly with rotating per-event agendas. Visiting brethren invited.

Mt. Vernon Lodge Mt Vernon Lodge A. M Masonic Hall Max Joseph Building Clayton Street William Pittman W. M J. R. Crane Sec'ty Keystone Royal Arch Masons Max Joseph Geo. B. Davis Odd Fellows Hall Jackson and Clayton Streets A. A. Brigham C. C. John Mappin Glenn Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall Odd Fellows H. P. Lawrence N. G B. Harper

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Speer Supreme Bench Preacher Miss Rutherford 1. A. Early Government Department SOO Griffith & Welch Cotton Eport Mary J. Lincoln Sarah Tyson Rover Helen Armstrong Marion Harland Lida Ames Willis N. K. Fairbank Company Latham Alexander & CO Wee Liverpool Cotton Steers TSS TRS Chicago Lumpkin ST Geo. W. Morgan Cortright Metal Roofing Co Philadelphia Cortright Leathers & Everson Cortright Company Foley's Chamberlain Lodge Directory W. C. Jordan RH. P Fred T. Moon Lodge Quarters Broad and Lumpkin Streets B. Bancroft Geo. H. Palmer Sec Willams Lodge O. F Davison-Nicholon Co W. PE J. A. Mealor R. G Elmo Lodge Elms Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall Clay‘ton and Wall Streets Puone W. C. Jodran G. C H. Nickerson Oliver Odd Fellows' Hall Davisd-Nicholaom Ce’s J.D. Stevens Mealor Scribe
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