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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1909

Page

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Gibson A Signs His Position

Announcement of Carleton A. Gipson resigning as Columbus public schools superintendent shocks Georgia and educators nationwide. Gipson to become Southern manager for Houghton Mifflin Co. Columbus schools expand to fifteen buildings under his tenure. successor unnamed.

Atlanani Gan Carleton A. Gipson Columbus Georgia America Gibson Washington Smith Roosevelt Houghton, Mifflin & Co Atlanta Public Schoolystem of

Dr King’s New Discovery Crowned King of Remedies

It claims to kill germs and cure lung issues and colds with the new discovery. Dr Geo Moore of Black Jack North Carolina says it cured his lung trouble once deemed hopeless. Prices are 50 cents and a dollar with trial bottle free and a guarantee by local firms.

Dr. King Geo. Moore Black Jack N. C W. J. Smith & Bro H.R. Palmer & Sons

Statue Crowned With a Diadem in Celaya

In Celaya at the historic church of San Francisco the Virgin Mary image was crowned with a diadem of fold and jewels valued at about $80,000. The ceremony, approved by the Pope, featured pomp and a papal delegate conducting the coronation for Mexican Catholics.

City of Mexico Church of San Francisco Celaya

Card of Thanks for organ gift to East Athens girl

Cobb Lampkin expresses gratitude to friends and especially the Y W U of the Normal School and Mr J C Wages of Wages Music Co for contributions and a gift organ purchased at a reduced price. The organ has been delivered and brings happiness as the recipient sings and plays.

Faitor Divid Athens Y. W.u Normal School J. C. Wages Wages Music Co Cobb Lampkin

Census Will Include Death Statistics

Washington officials announce new rules to secure accurate death transcripts from state and city registrars for the 1910 census. The plan aims to improve mortality statistics, adopt revised International Classification causes of death, and use the new standard death certificates starting January 1.

Washington, D. C E. Dana Durand United States Census Bureau Division of Vital Statistics Cressy L. Wilbur U. S American Public Health Association Richmond Durand Direetor Wilbur International Commission Dr. Wilbur Tron G. W. Knibbs Commonwealth Statistician of Australia Washington

William 3 Bryan Day highlights Alaska exposition

Today at the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition William 3 Bryan spoke in the amphitheatre as Danville Virginia marked its twenty second annual Confederate veterans Grand Camp meeting with three days of events. Nearby, Wisconsin Knights Templar held their fifty first annual conclave and Philadelphia labor leaders joined a national parade for AFL head Samuel Gompers. The Town State Library convention opened in Des Moines with remarks from Hodges and other librarians. A medical ad promotes relief from cough with Chamberlains Cough Remedy.

William 3. Bryan Mr.Bryan Exposition Amphitheatre Danville Cabell Graves Ashland Wis Knights Templar of Wisconsin Superior Des Moines The Town State Library Association Heer Hodges American Library Association

Baseball Notes Highlight Giants Win Leader Mathewson

Christy Mathewson owns more than a third of the Giants victories. Brooklyn adds star pitcher Dent from Winston-Salem. Bugs Raymond glad to stay in bushes after a season cost him 1700 dollars in fines. Cleveland and Washington split 11 wins each in their series. Senators win 11 games against one team in a season. Malachi Kittridge won the New York State league pennant with Scranton and Wilkes-Barre this season.

Christy Mathewson Giant Brooklyn Dent Winston-Salem N. C Bugs Raymond Cleveland Washington Senators Malachi Kittridge Scranton Wilkes-Barre

Football Notes From The Gridiron Page

Pennsylvanias next hard game is October 16 when Brown visits Franklin Field Crawley Chicago star half back is out with a lame ankle Bucknell features 6 ft 5 1 2 in player Shorty Enfield Yale Harvard game limited to two tickets per student instead of three

Pennsylvania Brown Franklin Crawley Chicago Bucknell Shorty” Enfield Little Fellow Yale

Registration Law Discussion Encouraged Before April Deadline

The press notes ample debate over the state registration law and urges the public to study the issue now, ensuring no one is missed on the registration list before the first day of next April.

Jewish Influence in New York Commerce Highlighted

Ray Stannard Baker writes in American Magazine on the Jewish role in New York business. The essay notes steady progress by Jews in the city and claims they have become a controlling factor in the nation’s greatest commercial center.

Ray Stannard Baker American Magazine New York

County Commissioners Present Grand Jury Report

The Clarke county commissioners and Clerk John B. Gamble appeared before the grand jury to review six months of county work. The grand jury will inspect roads bridges and the county farm with a tour scheduled for tomorrow morning, and no grand jury session is planned then.

J M. Hodgson J. T. Pittard W.S. Holman Clarke Superior Court John B. Gamble J. M. Hodgson

Police Court Drings Highlight Sabbath Fly Fee and Bottle Case

Yesterday in the Classic City police court two to three cases were heard and quickly disposed. Five youths involved in a Sabbath fly game were fined five dollars, one underage youth spared. A colored boy, Harry Hardeman, was found guilty of throwing pebbles at another, fined one dollar with potential corporal punishment offered but remitted. Ernest Carlton faced charges for striking a woman with a bottle in July. the bottle did not break and he was fined twenty five dollars or three months on the gang, with leniency shown if the bottle had shattered.

Harry Hardeman Earnest Carlton Ernest

Gaynor Fights Hearst for New York Mayor Office

The article outlines Gaynor attacking Hearst in the New York mayoralty race, describing Hearst as a faux friend and a dangerous foe. It predicts a heated contest and calls for legislative action in Georgia to address treasury concerns with steady, businesslike measures.

Gaynor Hearst New York Nominnee

Morse Morse Morse Morse Morse Morse Sentence

Charles W Morse faces a likely immediate start to a fifteen year federal sentence unless the United States circuit court of appeals grants him a new trial on charges of misapplying bank funds and making false entries. His appeal concluded with the court reserving decision and releasing him on bail. a ruling could push Morse toward the Supreme Court as he remains active in business while pursuing relief.

New York Charles W. Morse United States Circuit Court of Appeals National Bank of North Ibaa Morse Federal Penitentiary Atlanta Morst Erial Court of Appeals Maine Lkely United States Supreme Court

Minnesota Medical Society Opens Annual Meeting in Winona

Prominent physicians from Minnesota and several other states gather in Winona for the Minnesota Medical Society annual meeting. Today focused on business sessions with the main program of papers and discussions scheduled for tomorrow on topics of interest to the medical profession.

Minnesota Medical Society Winona Minn Minnesota

A Newsboy's Plucky Struggle Beneath the Grime

A vivid verse depicts a cheerful newsboy sleeping in an alley and selling papers despite hunger and hardship. It envisions possible future success and asks readers to remember the boy's effort as years pass. An ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy follows, touting cures for coughs colds croup and influenza and noting safe prompt relief.

Reverend A J Smith Accepts The Call At West End

Reverend A J Smith has accepted the call to West End church and will move his family from Atlanta to Athens this week. A new church building will be erected after arrangements, with protracted services starting Sunday and nightly meetings next week. Dr Jenkens will assist, Mr Ruby will sing, and all workers and singers are urged to attend.

A. J. Smith West End Atlanta Athens West End Church Jenkens Ruby

The Value of a Smile Across Hard Times

A reflective piece extols a genuine smile as a vital asset. It argues that brave, heartfelt smiles lift heavy burdens, brighten others, and offer hope during sorrow, illness, or financial worry, even when personal sorrows remain unseen. A baby's smile is praised as uniquely uplifting and contagious.

Hudson Hudson Fulton celebration praised for world peace

The exchange claims such events in New York foster world peace more than armies fleets and air forces. The Washington Times argues the president despite being morally and mentally capable cannot stop the tide of tariff reform.

New York The Washington Times

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Gibson A Columbus City Blanche Little Commerce Union St. Paul, Minn National Bottlers’ Asociation Toledo Ohio Federation of Labor Philadelphia Pennsylvania General Assembly American Association of Traveling Hotel la Salle Canada Mexico Phoenix Ariz Taft Oshkosh Wisconsin Synod of the Presbyterian Church Hartford Conn Connecticut New Haven Bridgeport Meriden Olive Young Lattimer Senator Lattimer South Carolina James H. Patten Boston Decatur Ill the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh Illinois Bankers’ Association Seattle, Wash Northwest President Gompers American Federation of Labor Europe Eeeed Eeeeeee Tutt Commission Supreme Court Millionaire Hough Chamberlain Exchange Ely Ding Ely Brothers Warren Streat West End Baptist Church
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