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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1906

Page

3

Immense Real Estate Increase in Athens and 105 New Homes

Athens real estate values rose by over 200 000 dollars in the past year with seventy thousand dollars worth of property removed from tax books due to University of Georgia campus expansion and railroad terminal purchases. The four wards report combined increases of 203 185 dollars and 105 new houses. the report urges street renumbering and tighter permit enforcement to aid assessment and city records.

Fourth Ward University of Georgia Comptroller General Athens

Funeral of Mr B H Patterson

The funeral of Mr R H Patterson was held yesterday afternoon at Boggs Chapel with Rev W G Crawley delivering the service. A large gathering of friends attended and the remains were interred in the local cemetery.

R. H. Patterson Boggs Chapel W. G. Crawley Oconee Street Methodist Church Friends Patterson

Mrs. Alexander Praises Dr King’s New Life Pills Verdict

A Cary Maine postmistress named Mrs Alexander commends Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best remedy she has used to keep the stomach liver and bowels in order. The ad promises a guarantee by W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons druggists.

Alexander Cary, Me Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. RB. Palmer & Sons Drogglate

Professors of Secondary Education Set for Southern States

The General Education Board will appoint professors of secondary education in southern states after successful work by Prof. Joseph S. Stewart of the University of Georgia. His efforts accrediting high schools and linking common schools to high schools spurred new professorships at Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama, with more states to follow. Stewart travels to Toccoa to discuss Stephens County schools and local tax support. Mr. Carnegie predicts boundless southern prosperity, echoing his earlier estimates of personal success.

General Education Board South Joseph 8. Stewart University of Georgia University of Virginia North Carolina Tennessee Alabama Georgia Stewart Toccoa Stephens Carnegie

Veterans honor H. C. Tuck with gold headed cane and pensions plea

At Cobb Delaney Camp United Confederate Veterans meeting Hon H C Tuck received a gold headed cane for suggesting state loans to pay veterans in Clarhen and Newton counties. He urged lawmakers to raise pension amounts as veteran numbers decline. Officers were elected led by Commander J J McMahan and delegates J A Hunnicutt and A S Erwin to a New Orleans reunion.

Cobb-Delaney Camp United Confederate Veterans H. C. Tuck Clarhen Newton E. C. Kinnebrew Col. Tuck J. J. C. McMahan T. H. Dozier J. F. Payne M.D.L. Pitman W. G. Camthers F. T. Ber W. B. Conway J. W. Woods J. P. Fears J. T. Hill James Wright J. W. Bradbery W. F. Black I. V. Bradberry T. R. Tuck J. A. Hunnicutt A. 8. Erwin New Orleans

Cloverhurst Club Expands Golf Play and New Course

The Cloverhurst Country Club expands play with a new course to reduce crosses and add multiple starting spots. February brought sharp records by Charles I Mell, John D Mell, and C B Griffith. A handicap foursome begins April 12 with pairs drawn by handicapper, followed by a singles tournament. Club seeks a pro for instruction and contemplates Southern Championship entry while aiming for a lively year. Japan experiments with government ownership of railroads and spending on roads not yet owned.

Charles I. Mell John D. Mell C. B. Griffith A. H. Monson Darien New Orleans Cloverhurst

State Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Called

Dawson Ga April 7 1906 the state democratic executive committee will meet in Atlanta on April 30 at eleven oclock a m at the Kimball House to name the date and set rules for the state democratic primary for state officers judges solicitor generals and United States senators and other proper matters chairman M J Yeomans secretary J W Goldsmith urge all members to attend the meeting

Democratic Executive Committee Atlanta Yeomans Dawson Kimball House United States M. J. Yeomans J. W. Goldsmith

Col Hodgson Ordered to Atlanta as Chief Quartermaster

Lieut Frederick G Hodgson has been ordered to Atlanta to serve as chief quartermaster of the Department of the Gulf. A native of Athens he has many relatives here and is well known among friends. He entered West Point in 1877 and has served in the Sixth Cavalry and the quartermaster department since 1894. Recently promoted from major to lieutenant colonel.

Frederick G. Hodgson Atlanta Department of the Gulf Col. Hodgson Athens Georgia Military Academy West Point Sixth Cavalry

Free valuable medical books from Dr. Hathaway Atlanta

Dr J Newton Hathaway renowned as the South's expert specialist offers multiple free medical books on urinary tract diseases nervous exhaustion and more. Write now for titles such as Nervous Exhaustion and Women’s Diseases, provide health questions, receive confidential advice, and request free copies from 60 Inman Building Atlanta Ga.

J. Newton Hathaway South Atlanta

Rheumatic Pains Relieved by Pain Balm

The quick relief from rheumatic pains afforded by Chamberlain's Pain Balm has surprised and delighted thousands of sufferers. It makes rest and sleep possible. A great many have been permanently cured of rheumatism by the use of this ointment. For sale by H. R. Palmer and Sons, W. J. Smith and Brother. On Fine Printing the Ganner Lente.

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

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