Port Rate Hearing Postponed to May 6 in Georgia
Atlanta April 8 Special The Port Rate hearing before the railroad commission was postponed to Wednesday May 6. Opposing parties include shippers and most manufacturers, with railroads united against rate reductions for interior Georgia shipments. Represented firms include Beck & Gregg Hardware J J Maddox McCord Stewart and Kelly Brothers. Legal counsel Wimbish Watkins Sills. Arguments focus on iron goods and coffee rate pressures and potential cross state competition from Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aim
Avlanta
Railroad Commission
Georgia
Beck & Gregg Hardware Company
Hightower, Hallman & Company
J. J. & J. E. Maddox
McCord-Stewart Company
Kelly Brothers
W. A. Wimbish
Wimbish, Watkins & Sills
Beck & Gregg
Bouthem Railway
Hamilton McWhorter
L. Greene
Randall Ciifton
Central of Georgia
C. F. Airey
D. W. Appler
Seaboard
BE. T. Brown
Royal Counsel
Sevier
L.&. Chalmon
D. A. Pride
Atlantic Coast Line
James Menziles
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic
W. H. Snigg
J. Carroll Payne
Atlanta Steel Company
Pittsburg
Col. O. B. Stevens
Wimbish
Iust
Atlanta
Pierpont Manufacturing Company
Savannah
W. J. Pierpont
Statewide Bill for Florida State Prohibition Introduced
Tallahassee April 8 A bill proposing statewide prohibition was introduced in the Florida senate this afternoon by Senator John Bard of the third district. The measure earned first reading and will go to the temperance committee under President Hudson whose election boosts prohibitionist spirits. Hudson, despite an opposing candidate also favoring prohibition, is seen as the strongest advocate for the cause in Florida. A tariff on false teeth is proposed, with Republicans seeking to tax what they deem a necessity of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
Senate of
Republican Party
City Council Considers Training, Petitions, and Park Plans
The regular monthly meeting heard C O Hetis promote physical training for police and city departments with a plan for the council to act through police and fire committees. Petitions sought higher pay for Dr Mathews due to disease work, license reductions for oil firms, an officer for the Humane Society, and a park for children. The council adopted a quarry fencing proposal and passed a grass walking ordinance. an auto license and registration measure received first reading for next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Hetis
Wren
Dro Mf. F. Mathews
New Refining Co
Idmane Society
Marian Haselton
Fog’ Park Committee
Old Rock
Waddell Street
D M Huff Dies After Long Illness at 72
Mr D M Huff aged seventy two died yesterday morning at three oclock at his Narrow street home after a long illness with Bright s disease and organic heart trouble He was a Confederate veteran and survived by seven children Burial will be in Oconee county at Popular Springs with pallbearers meeting at Dorsey Funkenstein at nine AM The procession includes H R Palmer J W Gilleland J P Wilson H E Childers S W Bailey and T R Tuck
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Huff
Bright
Mr. Huff
Athens
Huff
Oconee County
Poplar Springs
Dorsey & Funkenstein
H.R. Palmer
Arnica Salve Heals Man After Gangrene Threat
Princeville resident M. L. Bingham faced possible amputation but rejected it. Doctors warned of death from gangrene after losing eight toes. He applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve and was fully cured. The product reputedly treats eczema fever sores burns and piles and costs 25 cents at local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Bingham
Princeville
W. J. Smith
Bro
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Georgia bankers plan May convention in Athens
Invitations prepared by Athens bankers for the Georgia Bankers Association Group 2 convention to be called to order in Athens on May 6. A. S. Parker A. Z. Conway T. B. Mell and R. H. McCrary lead arrangements. Session runs 2 30 to 6 p m with a city drive 6 30 to 8 p m and a 9 p m banquet at the Hotel Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Bankers of Group 2
Georgia Bankers’ Association
Ihese
Messrs
A. S. Parker
A. Z. Conway
T. 8. Mell
R. H. McCrary
Georgian
Barkoot Amusement Co to Sponsor Queen Contest at Park Festival
Chairman Vonderau and Mr. Price secured consent from several young ladies to use their names in the Queen’s contest. The top vote getter will be crowned and receive a diamond ring, with proceeds aiding a park fund. Barkoot shows arrive on the 19th, promising high class, clean attractions and a large midway with free features.
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Vonderau
Price
Barkoot Amusement Co
Barkoot
Barkoot Co
New Encampment Formed at Bogart Georgia
A new Odd Fellows encampment began in Bogart Ga on a Wednesday night with thirty five members and strong enthusiasm. It was instituted by Division Deputy Grand Chief Patriarch Robert L Bramblett and assisted by C A Vanderleith C T Young A J Watson R W Bailey H M Williamson Cc Smith P W Fox and Claud Lawes. The encampment will be Bogart Encampment No 3g.
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Bogart
Odd Fellows
Robert L. Bramblett
County
Messrs. C. A. Vanderleith
C. T. Young
A. J. Watson
R. W.bailey
H M. Walliamson
P. W. Fox
Claud Lawes
Bogart Encampment
Statement by Mrs Dr Mounish on property sale
Mrs Dr Mounish of Atlanta says Atlanta papers false about her property sale. She has been in town several days and declares she does not intend to dispose of the property.
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DR. Mounigh
Dr. Mounish
Atlanta
Roberts recounts confrontation at Southern Manufacturing Co
Overseeing official Mr. Roberts testified about a Wednesday morning dispute at the Southern Manufacturing Co plant with Messrs Davenport and Adams. He said he did not hire handwriting experts for anonymous notes to Davenport’s daughter, explained he would if requested, resisted a name-calling, dodged blows from Davenport, and was restrained by Adams. He lamented the clash and had previously aided Davenport in the handwriting mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Manufacturing Co
Messia
Tom Davenport
Aleck Roberts
Roberts
Davenport
Mr. Adams
Mr. Davenport
Haverstick Delighted by Athens City, Sees Bright Prospects
Waukesha Wisconsin government inspector W Haverstick, touring Athens, called the city the finest he had seen in the United States. He praised paved streets, new offices and hotel, and the overall progress. He plans to urge his son to settle in Athens as a new citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Haverstick
Waukesha
Wis
United States
Athens
Fleming
Haverstick
Had Neck Broken for Many Years
Herbert B Schau er of Chicago dies from paralysis after an eight year struggle following a neck vertebra break during a summer resort dive. He recovered enough to walk with aids, later suffered a parasitic stroke, and finally became largely paralyzed yet ran a dry goods store using crutches and an invalid chair.
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Chicago
Herbert B. Schauer
Altough
Fight on Broad Street Ends With Rock Blow
Yesterday afternoon on Broad street near the old dispensary stand Harry Joiner and a Greek man named Chilvis clashed in a dispute that turned into a rapid fight. Chilvis suffered a bloody head wound from a rock strike to the forehead and received medical care. Both men face charges in Mayors Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
Harry Joiner
Chilvis
Joiner
Teacher Returns Stolen Money From Old Fraud Case
Commerce Georgia April 8 a teacher who claims to have found Christ has turned over 49 dollars said to be proceeds of fraudulent reports to County School Commissioner R D Moore. The letter accompanies the money and asks that it be put into the school fund. The board notes the fraud may date back more than seven years and may involve a teacher outside the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Haye
Christ
R. D. Moore
Jackson County
Jefferson
Moore
RD. Moore
C. 8
Board of Education
Additions Planned for Athens Synagogue Annex
The Jewish people of Athens plan to add an annex to the synagogue to expand space for the Sunday school. Superintendent Col. M. G. Michael leads a devoted teaching corps and the current quarters no longer suffice. A committee of M. G. Michael Myer Stern and Simon Soloman will obtain plans for the improvement and construction will begin after their report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Col
M. G. Michael
Messry
IM. G. Michael
Myer Stern
Simon Soloman
I Ts
Tennessee teachers meet in Knoxville
Knoxville April 8 The East Tennessee Teachers Association opened its annual convention with a general session in the morning and sectional conferences in the afternoon. Attendance is unusually large with educators of prominence. Superintendent J. A. Mynderl of Knoxville schools led the opening ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
East Tennessee Teachers’ Association
A. Myndera
Ccasion
Peruna Claims Cure for Catarrh and Liver Trouble
Readers describe relief from catarrh appetite loss and torpid liver after using Peruna tonic. Testimonials from Joseph H Conlan Brooklyn James O Sourne Topeka W N Casey Leamington Capt R B Smith Greensboro Henry Neely Trenton cite improved appetite, energy, and stomach health after consumption.
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James O'S
Madison St
Topeka
Kas
Bante Fe Railway
Order of Railway
Perana
W.N. Casey
Leamington
R. B. Smith
Greensboro
Gay
Henry Neely
Ith Regiment
O. V.1
Trenton
Perua
Bevon
Athens approves double tracking Prince Avenue and repairs
The Athens City Council authorized the Athens Electric Railway Co to double track Prince Avenue between Pulaski Street and the uptown fire hall and to repair the macadam paving. The plan includes new tracks on Dougherty and Lumpkin streets to connect with the current line, enabling cross-service during delays and reducing overall costs versus full repaving. The city will begin repairs once rails are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihs Seation
Athens Electric Railway Co
Prince Avenue
Pulaski Street
Uptown Fire Hall
The
Street Railway Company
Dougherty Street
Lumpkin Street
Hancock Avenue
Milledge Avenue
Indiana Audubon Society Opens Annual Meeting in Newcastle
Newcastle Indiana April 8 attendance marked the opening of the Indiana Audubon Society annual meeting. Renowned ornithologists and bird lovers gathered for a program of papers discussions and addresses by leading state authorities on birds which will continue through tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Audubon Society
Newcastle
Ind
Pilon
Bride injures ankle. Sloan's Liniment relieves pain
A bride changing trains badly sprains her ankle but Sloan's Liniment stops the pain and reduces swelling. A Scranton man reports wrist sprain relief after using Sloan's Liniment and returning to work the next day. Also notes a freight rate dispute in Atlanta over logs and a kidney remedy promotion.
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Sloan
Sloan's Link
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Coungil
Bramblett
MR. Roberts
U. S
Son
Elkins
Mr. Fosph H. Contan
Joseph H. Conlan
7Th Ave
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tles
Peruna
Howell
St . Foley
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