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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1905

Page

5

Veterans elect their officers at Cobb Delaney Camp

Cobb Delaney Camp United Confederate Veterans held its regular meeting at city hall. Judge Sylvester M. Herrington was named commander replacing Dr. N B Cash, with officers re elected: J J C McMahan first lieutenant T H Ozier second lieutenant J F Payne third lieutenant W G Camthers adjutant T F Berry quartermaster Dr W B Conway sergeant J W Woods treasurer E D Stone chaplain J T Hill officer of the day James Wright sergeant major W F Black color sergeant I V Bradberry first sergeant T R Tuck second guard. A resolutions committee was named on the deaths of Miss Mildred Lee and Mr John F Jackson. Camp reports growing membership and activity.

Cobb-Delaney United Confederate Veterans Sylvester M. Herrington N. B. Cash J. J. C. McMahan T. H. Ozier J. F. Payne W. G. Camthers T. F. Berry W. B. Conway J. W. Woods E. D. Stone J.T. Hill James Wright W. F. Black I. V. Bradberry T. R. Tuck Mildred Lee

Tribble’s Fine Record Amends Western Circuit Image

The Commerce News lauds Solicitor Tribble for a strong court record in Carnesville and across Franklin County. Born and raised here, he returns to enforce law with integrity and good morals, earning praise as a competent, efficient official and a model of order.

Tribble The Commerce News Carnesville Sam Tribble Franklin County

Sunday Schools Convene Interdenominational Meeting in Madison

Sunday Schools across Morgan Clarke Oglethorpe Oconee Greene Putnam Jasper Newton and Walton counties will convene in Madison on May 2 and 3 inviting two delegates from each school. Noted speakers will attend and the event promises pleasure and profit with Madison to host a cordial gathering. Bolly C M Furlow of Madison coordinates delegate appointments to ensure full representation and timely arrangements.

Morgan, Clarke, Oglethorpe Oconee Greene Putnam Jasper Newton Walton Madison Master's Vineyard Bolly C. M. Furlow

Davison & Love's Fabric Sale Highlights Bargains

Aesthetic listing details bargain ranges for shirt waist suits taffetas and silks. Prices span 49 to 85 cents for various fabrics including changeable taffetas and mohair blends. Linen lawns and linens offered from 15 to 25 cents, with yard-wide linen suiting priced up to $1 per yard.

Mercerized fabrics and novelties list

Wash Gods French Veils Trish Lop sackings Etamines Icions mercerized novelties. Fine Zephyrs mercerized Silk effects. New striped Peredes Ginghams. 1,000 yards mercerized fancy Suitings, pretty as silks, worth 25e. 5 pieces 87 inch check Baptiste grounds for shirt waist suits, 1 ¢.

Athens shop offers broad line of fabrics and accessories

White goods in stock include 500 yards white pique and linen finish cloths, Persian and India lawns, laces, embroideries, and ribbons. Bargains on baby and boys caps, embroidery ends, silk and linen bolions, organdies, and floor coverings. Queen Quality Shoes, C B Corsets, hosiery, handkerchiefs, gloves, mats, rugs, lace curtains, shades, and window poles featured with low prices. 1,000 yards of jute floor coverings, 15 cents per yard, touted for halls and stairs.

Athens

Umbrellas and Fans with Various Prices

Umbrellas priced at 95 cents and 1.25 dollars per unit, with quantities listed. Jap silk and gauze fans also offered at assorted prices and quantities.

Famous Old Tramp Tells of Global Prison Tours

Ned Kishman known as Texas Kid and Globe Trotting Ted returns to Chicago after a career born of wandering. He boasts arrests in forty seven countries and claims over 223000 miles ridden for free, never convicted, and a $80,000 wealth from land near Highland Ohio. Kishman critiques prison systems, praising Britain while condemning Portugal and U.S. jails, recounting jailer auctions in Spain and travels from Mexico to Spain with vivid, nongraphic details.

Ned Kishman Texas Kid Blake Red Cinders Globe Trotting Ted Tramp Chicago Kishman Inabde Hot Springs Ark Malvern Junction Clinton County Oho Wilmington United States Texas Ned Highland Ohio Exico Mexico Mexico City Jeylo City Jalisco Spain Madrid Mediterranean Paris Santana

Weatherly to seek Clarke County coroner post

C N Weatherly will run for coroner of Clarke county after many residents urged him to enter the race. He says if elected he will serve to the best of his ability, noting he previously held the office for several years and was considered capable and efficient.

C. N. Weatherly Clarke County Weatherly Bammer

Pocket peddlers flood Maine as prohibition tightens

The Sturgis act spurs strict enforcement in Maine, closing saloons and forcing bootleggers to adapt. Pocket peddlers operate in Portland carrying whiskey in concealed pockets, selling pint bottles for high profits. Capper accomplices lure strangers, guiding them to covert drink spots.

Pennell Portland

Georgia Educators Meet in Macon for May Convention

The next convention of county school superintendents will be in Macon on May 9 10 and 11 with State School Commissioner W B Merritt Professor C B Chapman and Superintendent Dennis present to finalize plans. Tullulah Falls was initially considered but Macon was chosen for central location and access. Also noted is Jon Lewis a colored man declared insane and moved from Clarke county jail to the Milledgeville state asylum after violent behavior requiring restraints on the train.

Maine Sturg Macon W. B. Merritt C. B. Chapman Dennis Eatonton Tallulah Falls Jon Lewis Clarke County Milledgeville

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