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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1910

Page

5

Regional Exhibition Ticket Sales Across Cities

Tickets go on sale for multiple events in Atlanta Birmingham Chattanooga New Orleans Richmond Cincinnati Macon Elberton Augusta and Atlanta Horse Show. Dates span October to November with limits to reach original starting point before specified deadlines and occasional extensions. Officials J.L. Meek and James Freeman announce details for Alabama State Fair National League of Postmasters National Championship Games and other fairs and shows.

Atlanta Birmingham Ala Chattanooga Tenn National League of Postmasters New Orleans Richmond National Laundrymen's Association Cincinnati Ohio Tri-State Vehicle Association Macon Elberton Georgia Baptist Convention Augusta Negro Fair Association Meek A.G.P.A James Freman D-P Atlanta, GA

Gate Medicine for Children Safety Ad

A note promoting Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe medicine for children. It claims the product contains no opiates or harmful drugs and urges customers to buy only the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow packaging.

Tour and Crop Report From Georgia Trip by Athens Chamber

Mr Gordon and a 76 car Georgia tour report business and crop conditions along the route. Despatches note weather good, cotton poor about 35 percent off, prices 14 c, acreage down, corn and sugar cane strong. Lumber and turpentine counties prosper, oat crop planned, pecan groves, Brooks County fair exhibits, and local efforts to attract National Highway through Athens.

Hugh Gordon Hodgson Cotton Company Gordon Athens Chamber of Commerce Georgia Tibbetts Cook Marlin J. Abney Banner Abney Cairo Lumber Turpentine County Hope Athens Winder Atlanta New York Hugh H. Gordon, JR

Athens Eyes Ovation for 34-Car Atlanta and Athens Auto Party

W F Dorsey president of Valdosta chamber receives a dispatch dated October 20 1910 warning that the Atlanta and Athens automobile party of 34 cars will reach Athens Tuesday. The message urges towns to maintain Athens reputation and seize the advertising opportunity as crowds welcome the convoy.

Atlanta Athens M. J. Abney H. H. Gordon, Jr

No Big Game Played In World Series Yesterday

Rain halted the world championship series in the Windy City as Philadelphia and Chicago failed to meet. Today's contest would be the fourth in the series with expectations favoring Chicago. Receipts run high for each game, and Chicago is seen as likely to win this afternoon.

Philadelphia Chicago Brotherlylovers

Black Mammy Memorial Association Chartered in Athens

Judge Branch granted a charter yesterday for the Black Mammy Memorial Association in Athens. The organization includes prominent educators and capitalists aiming to advance practical training for colored youth to prepare them for service.

Judge Branch Chambers Mammy Memorial Association Athens

Stockdell Banquet Held by Athens Fire Insurance Group

A banquet was tendered last night at the Georgian Hotel by the local officers and stockholders of the Columbia Fire Insurance Company to Mr. H. C. Stockdell of Atlanta, recently elected. The event underscores ties between Athens and the company headquartered here.

Georgian Hotel Columbia Fire Insurance Company Athens H. C. Stockdell Atlanta Harry C. Stockdell The

Notable South region fire underwriter praised at Atlanta guest event

The article lauds Mr Stockdell, a prominent Atlanta figure and former two-term mayor, who resigned from city commission to move to Athens. Described as a leading fire insurance underwriter, Shriner, and active in social clubs, he is hailed as a splendid addition to Athens.

W. D. Deane Citizens and Insurance Men of South iAtlanta Stockdell Atl Athens Ath

State Tour Wires Athens On Roads Clea msage

W A Brooks Athens secretary reports on the state good roads tour visiting Valdosta and Athens. Abney and Gordon relay impressions from Athens as the party passes, with locals planning entertainments and inquiries about Athens reception. Elks to host the Athens party. Journal and Constitution daily reports noted.

Brooks W. A. Brooks Ming Abney and Gor Athens Valdosta A. W. Brooks Elks M. J. Abney H. H. Gordon Party of the Round

International Aviation Meet Opens at Belmont Park

An international aviation meet begins tomorrow at Belmont Park on Long Island, drawing top European and American pilots for a week of contests. With over 50,000 in cash prizes and daily crowds near 100,000, the event aims to push aeronautics forward, led by the Coupe International d Aviation and the 191? schedule. Glenn H. Curtiss of Hammondsport, New York, earned the right to host the next meet by winning last year’s speed contest at Rheims.

New York America Belmont Park Long Island Europe Coupe International d’Aviation French Aero Club Bethany Plains Rheims Hils Glenn H. Curtiss Hammondsport N. Y United States

Cotton market figures and weekly movement report

Market notes for Athens and New Orleans show total U S cotton in sight at 2 791 859 bales this season, down from 3 101 826 last year. Overland totals and weekly interior movement are listed with receipts 347 000 bales and shipments 245 958 bales. A factory accident at Klein Martin injured a worker’s index finger. A letter from Drummer Preacher H C Compton in New York reports growing interest in his seminary plan and plans for a conference with New York benefactors.

Athens New York West 11Th Streect New York City Banner Fifth Avenue Will Street Ena T. Sanford North Baptist Church Athens ‘Theological Seminary Citizens Bank Trust Co Sanford H. ¢. Compton

Commerce Veteran Capt T A Little Elected North Georgia Commander

Information from Columbus reports Capt T A Little of Commerce chosen as Commander of the North Georgia Brigade by the United Confederate Veterans in session there. Little helped organize the John H Morgan Camp Confederate Veterans in Commerce, and the local camp has long supported his leadership, marking him a prominent figure among Georgia veterans.

Columbus North Georgia Commerce United Confederate Veterans T. A. Little Little John H. Morgan Capt. Little Ccal Commerce Camp South John H.- Mor

Notable Convention Endorses Road Improvements

Co M Strahan recounts remarks at a convention where leaders and guests urged good roads. He cites personal references and floor discussions alongside Columbus press coverage. Notable participants include Woodruff Jordan Hardaway Guerard Benton and Sol Gen. George Palmer. The president of the convention is also named.

Tribute Honors Confederate Captain for Notable Service

The piece notes gratitude toward elderly citizens for ease and comfort and mentions Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder disease, offering relief to elderly people. It also highlights Captain Little as the youngest Confederate army captain, who received a well merited tribute praised by many in the community.

Little

Chamberlain's Liniment Promised For Sudden Mishaps

The advertisement urges Chamberlain's Liniment as a reliable standby when a family doctor is unavailable, claiming it never fails in emergencies and should be sought immediately for sudden mishaps.

Chamberlain

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Fountains Horlick’s Clayton ST Pulaski ST Oconee County Nantahala St R. T. Goodwyn Via Southern Railway Hugh H. Gordon W. F. Dorsey Chamber OF Commerce Stuart Messaq Arnold & Ney Wertheimer-Swarts Shoe CO St. Louis, U. S. A Forirrita & Welch Cotton ‘ Report College Lyndon Liverpool New _ Orleans Hester Klein Martin V. L. Martin NEW York Cotton Wees Ve Ae Eeee Osee Fay Oe Uly Anes T. A
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