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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1908

Page

2

Southeastern Acetylene Company charter petition in Georgia

In Clarke County Georgia the petitioners seek incorporation as SOUTH EASTERN ACETYLENE COMPANY to operate acetylene gas plants for lighting heating and cooking with rights to sue be sued own and rent real and personal property issue bonds and establish branch offices anywhere in the state upon majority stock vote. The application is dated September 3 1908 and certified by E J Crawford Clerk.

Pr . Incorporation Athens Gear Thos. F. Green State OF Georgia Clarke County E. J. Crawford Said County South Eastern Acetylene Company Georgia

General Synod of the Anglican Church opens in Ottawa

The fifth General Synod of the Anglican Church begins in Ottawa with delegates from across Canada. Debates include revisions to the Canadian Prayer Book, a proposed clergy edition, and a motion for joint sessions with separate voting. A temperance policy report proposes uncurtained bars and restrictions on minors, local option hours, and enhanced enforcement.

General Synod OF Anglican Church Ottawa Ont Canada Synod Committee On Temperance

Farm for Sale in Sharon Georgia with Timber and Water

A well timbered and watered farm for sale near Sharon Georgia features eight good tenant houses and twenty nine rooms, with ample outbuildings and pasture area. Prime location for agricultural use and development potential.

Morris Declines to Run in DeKalb Race

Atlanta reports Hon. Samps. Morris, candidate for DeKalb county legislative nomination against Hon. Hooper Alexander, will not run despite indictments. He pledges party loyalty, vows to uncover fraud, and supports a fair count. urges purification of future elections. Separately, Georgian Industrial Index notes improving Georgia Alabama business, with lumber revival, new banks, mill expansions, road projects, and planned public works across multiple cities.

Hooper Alexander Atlanta Gia Samps. Morris DeKalb County DeKalb Alexander Morris Grand Jury Lithonia Emmy Enfwy P Emfymfn Columbus Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index Georgia Alabama Siegesi Lumber Industrial Index Montgomery Adrian Ga Cummings, Ga Lavonia Monroe, Ga Rome LaGranse Ga Buena Vista Mauk Central of Georgia Railway Bremen Bowden Georgia & Florida Railway Tennessee Coal, Trant & Railroad Company Alabama Mineral Belt Ensley Ala Jasper Laverne Butler Llavonia Clarkesville Fitzgerald Augusta Morgan County Tuscaloosa Birmingham Decatur

New Pure Food and Drug Law Announcement

Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law. It contains no narcotics or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Sold by all druggists.

Foley

International Moral Education Congress Opens in London

London September 23 The first international moral education congress opened in London with fourteen nations including the United States represented. King Edward gave personal approval and sessions run through three languages. Eminent speakers discuss links between education and morals across civics patriotism and schooling from kindergarten to university.

International Moral Education Congress London United States Edward

PROMINENT SOUTHERN FAMILIES UNITED IN MARYLAND BRIDEGROOM

Two prominent Southern families were united at the altar in Winchester Virginia as Miss Mary Bowie daughter of Mrs Edward Contee Johnson wed Mr John Pearce Campbell of Baltimore. The bride is granddaughter of Reverdy Johnson and the groom is nephew of former Senator Charles J Faulkner. Also notes a remedy testimonial for Foleys Honey and Tar.

Milies Winchester Mary Bowie Edward Contee Johnson John Pearce Campbell Baltimore Reverdy Johnson United States Maryland Charles, J. Faulkner West Virginia A. J. Nusbaum Matesville Indiana Foley

Foley's Kidney Cure Miracle for Kidney and Bladder Trouble

Patent medical claim notes Foley's Kidney Cure as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder ailments within medical reach. It asserts superior effectiveness and that the product is sold by all druggists.

Foley

Land for Sale 116 Acres in Jackson County

116 acres along the Athens to Commerce public road in Jackson County. Adjoining land priced at 50 to 65 dollars per acre, or 25 dollars per acre if taken at once. For description and terms see or address H. N. THOMAS or DR. D. A. N. THOMAS.

Athens Jackson County

Girl Acquitted in Mississippi Murder Case

Lena Richardson, 17, of Sumrall, Mississippi, was acquitted by a circuit court jury in Purvis after thirty minutes deliberation in a December fatal shooting. Neighbors had moved her father, Jack Richardson, away to avoid harm, but he later returned drunk and forced entry prompting Lena to fire first at the floor and then at him, killing him. She surrendered to the sheriff at Purvis.

Hattisburg Miss Lena Richardson Sumrall Parvis Pon Jack Richardson Lena Purvis

Horrible Tales of Murder in Alarcon Mayor Accused

Madrid reports a shocking case accusing Dr Agostino Tertosa, mayor of Alarcon, of murdering multiple people in unventilated rooms with toxic gases. Allegations include suffocation deaths of his brother in law and mother in law, a young patient murder and dismemberment, and a landlord killed by a pin in the skull. The tale blends sensational crime with ads for Catarrh Cure and Hall's Pills, branding a medical trust in Toledo.

Madrid Agostino Tertosa Alarcon Contione F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo O. We F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin O. Hall Hall

Professor C L Smith to England for study tour

Professor Clifford L. Smith superintendent of LaGrange public schools is selected as one of five Georgia teachers to visit London and York schools under the National Civic Federation. Alfred Moseley invites the group. Smith sails late November for four weeks, accompanied by Mrs. Smith.

C. L. Smith England LeGrange Clifford L. Smith LaGrange Georgia Engler Tear Scot- Yard National Civic Federation Str Beadge “Ers New York Alfred Moseley London Eplish Professor Smith Smith

Jubilee of Trainmen Celebrations Mark 25 Years

Chicago marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen with a reception and banquet in the city. Founded in 1880 in Oneonta New York with twelve members the order now counts about 101000 members across the United States Canada and Mexico and has paid 16500000 in death and disability claims since its creation.

Chicago Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Brotherhood Oneonta N. Y United States Canada Mexico

Try This Dessert Jell-O Mold With Cream and Cookies

Dissolve one package of flavored JELL O in a pint of boiling water. When partly congealed, heat until light then add one cup whipped cream and six crushed macaroons. Whip thoroughly and mold. When cool it jellifies and serves with whipped cream or pudding sauce. Jell O costs 10c per package at grocery stores.

Great Gathering of the Farmers in Madison

Madison Wisconsin September 23 headquarters were set at the Park hotel for the twenty eighth annual Farmers National congress opening tomorrow at 11 in Agricultural hall. Notables include William J Bryan Governor Johnson James J Hill and others. The meeting runs a week with papers on farming topics and policy issues such as railroad rates taxation pure food laws immigration and tariff reform.

Madison Wis Park Hotel Farmers’ National Congress Agricultural Hall John Hazen White Indiana Davidson Schubert Wisconsin Joshua Strange Congress William J. Bryan Johnson Minnesota Glenn North Carolina Sheakley Alaska James J. Hill W. D. Hoard

Dr Kings New Discovery Praised By Maine Resident

John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports chronic winter coughs eased after using Dr Kings New Discovery. He bought a 50 bottle last winter and the cough vanished. this season similar relief followed. Sold under guarantee at local drug stores with trial bottle free.

John White Highland Ave Houston Maine Dr. King Dr. Kings Leddell Jung W. J. Smith & Bro H. R.palmer & Sons

Metropolitan Golf Championship Opens at Baltusrol

The open championship of the Metropolitan Golf Association began at Baltusrol with a world-entry policy. A record field includes top Western and Eastern golfers, signaling a highly successful meeting.

New York Metropolitan Golf Association Baltusrol

German Methodists in Session at Ripon Conference

Ministers and lay leaders from German M E churches in Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin meet in Ripon Wisconsin for their annual conference. Bishop Thomas B Neely presides as they hear reports and prepare to announce the ministerial appointments for the year early next week.

Ripon Wis M. E. Church Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Thomas B. Neely

How to Avoid Appendicitis Habitual constipation linked to attacks

The notice warns that most appendicitis victims are constipated and recommends Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation. It claims the syrup stimulates the liver and bowels, restores natural action, does not nauseate or gripe, and is mild. Substitutes should be refused. available at all druggists.

Orino

Confession of Eberhard Reinterprets Murder Motive

Hackensack New Jersey September 23 The prosecution in the murder trial of August Eberhard a New York grocers clerk gained an important point by admitting in evidence an alleged confession said to have been made by Eberhard just after his arrest The reading showed the shooting of Mrs Eberhard and the attack on Miss Eberhard The confession suggests the crime was not premeditated but spurred by a sudden vision of a New York girl as the pair walked along the Susquehanna tracks in New Jersey The defense indicated plans to move to dismiss the indictment asserting there is no case against the prisoner

Hackensack N. J August Eberhard New York Ottillie Eberhard Ottillie Rherhard Rherhard Eberhoml Ebehard Eberhard Tomarrow

Black man accused in Nebrask a mob assaults sheriff at Ft Gaines

A Black man accused of injuring Sheriff Beard of Clay County Nebraska was killed by a mob at the Fort Gaines front door after being brought to town. Townspeople believed the danger remained as threats to burn the negro’s school and lodge accommodations circulated, with a letter found suggesting lodge members aided his escape.

Sheriff Beard Clay County Ft. Gaines Fort Gaines George ‘Thomas W. W. Veard Neseo Nockers of the Shel Can

Pressley Reeves Shot in Dorchester County

In Dorchester County near Bratfville South Carolina Pressley Reeves aged 24 son of A M Reeves was found dead near his home after dark shot in the back. He had gone to load cotton pickers and returned with his body on a cart or wagon. Governor Ansel has been asked to send bloodhounds on the midnight train.

Columbia S. C Pressley Reeves Ace A. M. Reeves Brat Fiville Dorchester County Reeves Isler Flehl Ansel

How To Get Strong by P J Daly at 1247 W Connress St

P J Daly of Chicago reports his mother, elderly and frail, gains from Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with increased flesh, cured insomnia, and steady strength. The tonic eases stomach liver and kidney issues and is sold with guarantee at local drug stores for 10 cents.

P. J. Daly W. Connress St Chicago W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores

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Thomas Blair Robert Gresham Blair Superior Court Princeton Central Railroad White Hall Harris and Sansom Harris Harris and Sansom Princeton Factory Store Georgia Factory Dock Giles Charlotte Hunter Levi Hemrick R. C. Roberts J. C. Blair Wm. Thomas State OF Clarke Julia J. Chandler A. D Court House County of Jackson Yun Ae Mintan the Town She Corporate Tani R. R Lula C. B. Chandler Lucian L. Ray Co. B. Chandler Barker Building Bristol Lawrenceville Gwinnett County Rockbridge Georgia Home Guard Pruitt Your James H. Pointer Washington Home Guard A. Hobson J. P J. M. Jacobs Gwinnett Journal Sharon, Ga Chamberlain Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro H. N. Thomas D. A. N. Thomas Castoria Madison, Wis J. C. Goodwin Reidsville N. C Bucken Zoc W. J. Smith ,& Bro H. R. Pelmer & Sons Drug Dell-O Wetetly Arars Mall Genesee Pure Food
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