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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1908

Page

2

Forest Fire Causes and Classical Teachers Association

The article surveys forest fire origins noting campers and railroads as major sources, plus lightning and brush burning, and urges better spark arresters and fire controls. It then profiles the Classical Association of the Middle West and South, detailing its 1700 members, annual meetings, periodicals, and Dr. C. W. Peppler as Georgia vice president.

Hopkinsville Sam National Forest Lake States Appalachians Rockies Classical Philogy Classical Journal Classical Association Middle West South C. W. Peppler Oxford

Why Colds Are Dangerous and the Cure

A warning on colds as gateways to pneumonia chronic catarrh and other infections. It claims diphtheria scarlet fever measles and whooping cough are more likely after a cold and endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the quick cure sold by local druggists H R Palmer Orr Drug Warren J Smith B C McEvoy and L P Tanning.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith Bro B.C. McEvoy L. P. Tanning

Discarded woman creates sensation at wedding

Fall River, Mass. Oct 27. A dramatic revenge unfolds at banker Charles J. Reagan and Miss Mary B. Chadwick’s wedding when a veiled woman presents Reagan with a four year old boy claiming him as his child and urging him to take the child as his wife. The bride faints as guests reel from the shock. Reagan leaves with the baby while the bride returns home.

Fall River Mass Charles J. Reagan Mary B. Chadwick Mr. Reagan Charles Reagan Sullivan Reagan

F. Cash Ni-P October 2, 1908 item

F CASH Ni P note appears in the October 2 1908 column. The fragment mentions an individual with initials F. CASH and a shorthand Ni-P likely indicating a topic or person with limited readable context. No further details are available from the fragment.

F. Cash Ni-P. Clarke Co. Ga

Statue Unveiling for Gen Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis

Indianapolis marks the unveiling of a bronze statue of Gen Benjamin Harrison in University Park opposite the Federal building. A large parade including military units and veterans preceded the ceremony with remarks by Vice President Fairbanks, Gov. Hanly, and dignitaries. The event featured speeches, a Riley poem, and a granite base inscribed with civic ideals.

Indianapolis Ind Benjamin Harrison United States University Park Federal Building Regular Army Fort Benjamin Harrison Culver Military Academy Indiana National Guard Fairbanks Bookwalter John L. Griffiths Liverpool Griffiths Hanly John W. Noble St. Louis Harrison James Whitcomb Riley Niehaus The

Where Bullets Flew Civil War Vet Praises Electric Bitters

David Parker of Fayette New York, a civil war veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg, says Electric Bitters cured his stomach trouble after costly doctoring. He now uses them as a tonic and feels strong. Available at W J Smith and B R Palmer Sons drug stores for 50 cents.

David Parker Fayette, N. Y Gettysburg W. J. Smith R Palmer Sons Drug Stores

Marriage follows fatal shooting in Georgia elopement

Waycross Georgia October 27 a sensational elopement ended in a fatal shooting. Miss Lesfie Carter aged about 15 and L C Edenfield married after relatives announced the union. Emory Wilson was killed and A J Little probably fatally wounded. John W Carter is held for grand jury action. Edenfield may surrender to face charges while relatives objected to the match.

Millard A. Jenkins First Baptist Church Kentucky Hopkinsville Dr. Jenkens Souther Church Xual Jonkinsville Baptist Church Ev. Millan A. Jenkens Baptist Pat Athens Brother Jenkens Bro. Jenkens Edmund Harrison John B. Trice Geo. D. Diton H. H. Abernathy Jno C. Duffy Chas. M. Meacham Millard A. Jenkens D. D The Baptist Church Dublin Waycross Lesfie Carter L. C. Edenfield Millwood Emory Wilson D. A. Wilson A. J. Little John W. Carter Miss Carter Edenfield J. W. Carter Kirkland Bickley John Carter Wilson Coffee County Superior Court Young Edenfield

A Jeweler's Experience with Foley Kidney Remedy

C R King a jeweler from Indianapolis describes kidney trouble and backache relief after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. He claims his complexion improved, irregularities disappeared, and he can work daily again. He credits the medicine after doctors failed and recommends it to others. Sold by all druggists.

C. R. King the Jeweler Virginia Ave Indianapolis Ind Foley

Kate O Dwyer Case Closed and Ordered to Leave

The court closed the Kate O Dwyer case after she proposed paying a $200 fine and leaving Athens never to return in exchange for remitting a twelve month chain gang term. She pled guilty to another count, receiving a $1,000 fine, six months in jail, and twelve months on the chain gang to start after the first term. If she pays the fines and leaves within ten days and behaves, she may avoid serving the chain gang. otherwise the sheriff will arrest her to begin the sentences.

Athens Kate O'Dwyer

Athens Mattress Co expands plant to meet orders and growth

The Athens Mattress & Spring Bed Co expands its plant by 26x132 feet adding new machinery and an annex to boost capacity. The firm sells spring beds and mattresses in six states and even Cuba, with a daily capacity of 600 beds that can double with night shifts. Officers include N. D. Arnold president and O H Arnold directing the plant.

Athens Mattress & Spring Bed Co Athens Havana Cuba Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Mississippi Alabama Florida Atus Mattress & Spring Bed Co N. D. Arnold A. H. O'Farrell O. H. Arnold

Magnetic Shore Dooms British Steamer Sandal Wreck

Records from the New York Evening Mail describe Captain Keldie and first mate Joseph Newmarch blaming Lapland’s magnetic coast for the Sandal’s loss. Loaded with timber from Archangel, the iron ship veered landward as weather hazy and compass readings failed.

Lapland New York Evening Mail Keldie Sandal England Joseph Newmarch Archangel White Sea Russia Tyne Keldle Newmarch

Calder 8B Willingham Dead in Macon

Calder B Willingham a leading Macon cotton merchant died at midnight after several days illness. A prominent middle Georgia business figure, he leaves a large family and extensive community interests. The obituary notes his long influence in the area and his high standing among local citizens.

Calder Willingham Macon Calder B. Willingham Man Middle Georgia

Daughters Meet in Savannah United Daughters of the Confederacy Convene

The fourteenth annual Georgia division convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy opened in Savannah at Lawton Memorial. Alice Baxter presided as division president with welcome addresses by city officials and Savannah members. Afternoon sessions featured reports, music, and a social at Mrs A B Hulls home.

Savannah Georgia United Daughters of the Confederacy Mikes Alice Baxter Savannetti Lawton Memorial W. N. Ainsworth D. D Wesley Monumental Church R. J. Davant Navar George W. Tiedeman F. D. Bloodworth Confederate Veterans Alice Baxter Julia McLeod King's Daughters

Fortune in comic opera The Merry Widow baffles worlds

The London Chronicle notes that The Merry Widow has earned about 70 000 dollars and achieved unprecedented global popularity. It compares the show's success to historic hits like H M S Pinafore The Milkado The Geisha and San Toy, highlighting its record reach across countries including America and Europe.

London Chronicle San Toy America Germany Austria Holland

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DR. Jenkin Atlanta Clarke County E. L Smith Smith Austin FP Comer N. P Elmer J. Crawford Superior Court Said County General Assembly E. J. Crawford B. Wingfield W. E. Jackson S. B. Wingfield, Sr Ord W. A. Wright Sears S. B. Wingfield Clarke Co. Ga H. H. Linton Yorgia I. J. H. Dorsey Clarke Co State of Georgia W. H. Smith Notary Republic J. H. Dorsey B. H. Barrow A. Erwin Nat Paolo Clarke J. J. C. McMahan Castoria Zofia L.C. Edenfield Wife Kate O Dwyer Gatarrhy Ely Brothers Warren Street New York Athens Mattress:.& Spring Bed Co Willie Hearst Hisgen Taft Willie Sasori Onin Rene Sapoe Ide Agile le Rov Daughters of Confederacy Siberia L. Tane Kolymsk Oue Politleal Lffe Kolymels
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