Entertainments and Carnival Plans For Cotton Seed Crushers
Athens council receives chamber of commerce plea for 150 dollars to entertain visiting Cotton Seed Crushers Association meeting next week. Merchants ask Broad street for carnival shows but Washington street chosen after discussion. Royal Arcanum barbecue invitation extended to city officials next Wednesday. Foley's Kidney Remedy ad included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Chamber of Commerce
Barkoot Amusement Company
Washington St
Broad St
Cotton Seed Crushers Association
Broad Street
Washington Street
Haselton
Athens
Agricultural College
Barkoot Amusement Co
Stewart
Col
H. S. West
Royal Arcanum Order
Pension System of the International Typographical Union
The International Typographical Union pioneered pension and old age relief. Since 1908 the old age pension fund has grown beyond initial estimates with 116,102.25 dollars left in the fund by January 1909. Pension payments averaged 1,597 dollars weekly for twenty four weeks, supported by a 0.5 percent earnings assessment.
Government drops case against Gov Haskell in Oklahoma
In Muskogee on April 13 the U S district attorney said Special Attorney Sylvester Bush and District Attorney Grigg of Tulsa have decided to abandon further prosecution of Governor Charles N Haskell and six other Oklahoma leaders involved in the Muskogee town lot affairs. The decision, said to be dictated from Washington, follows quashing of indictments near Tulsa the prior Saturday.
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Oklahoma
Muskogee
Okla
United States District Attorney's
Sylvester Bush
Grigg
Tulsa
Charles N. Haskell
Pension Fund Growns as Roster Expands with Ageing Members
The report notes 566 pension applications up to January 31, 1909, with 44 denied and death reducing pensioners to 604. Average applicant age 68.5, 59.3 percent aged 60 to 70, 35.6 percent septuagenarians, 4.7 percent octogenarians, and one nonagenarian, plus one woman member from New Haven.
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Mize E. Leonie Bryant
New Haven
Coun
International Union
Pension Plan
Old Age Pensions Demonstrate Union Strength
The International Typographical Union reports six months of operation for its old age pension plan. Over 500 members receive $4 weekly, funded by a 0.5 percent earnings tax. Receipts near $156,000, payouts about $38,344, with more eligible yet to apply. The system proves unionism benefits and models private organizations.
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North Adams Transcript
International Typographical Union
International
Brotherhood of Man
Waiting for a Chance to Marry a Chorus Girl
Noralie holds a license to wed the chorus girl cited by the Chicago Post. He pleads to marry now to beat press notices and avoid delay while grand opera stars take space, but she worries about the publicity and the vital statistics notice.
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Mile Noralie
Chicago Post
FEW PARDONS By Ulm Governor Grants Two Week Stay
Governor Hoke Stith in Atlanta granted a two week respite to Lewis Mill irons, the white man sentenced to be hanged in Clay county next Friday for criminal assault, to allow time for a full investigation. The prison commission declined most pardon requests, including Isadore Minder for life from Bibb county after killing Andrew Mahoney, and Henry Banks of Bibb for life. James S. Yeates, convicted of murder in Decatur county, had his clemency denied. W. D. Timbrelake's restoration of citizenship was denied after forgery sentence. Yeates’ appeal journey through courts reached the U Supreme Court without success.
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Ulm
Atlanta
Hoke Stith
Lewis Millirons
Clay County
Isadore Minder
Bibb County
Minder
Andrew Mahoney
Mahoney
Tfe
State Farm
Mehoney
Augusta
Henry Banks
W. D. Timberlake
Timberlake
James 8
Yeates
Decatur County
John R. Cooper
Macon
United States Supreme Court
Miss Jackson Wins Piano Case In Clarke County Court
In Clarke Superior court Judge ruled Miss Jessie Jackson defeated Miss Alice Burch in a piano contest tied to Athens Evening Call votes. Burch was found ineligible because her father worked for the paper, so the piano goes to Jackson while the next highest voter, Miss Gladys Crawford, wins the seconds prize watch. Possible appeal noted.
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Clarke Superior Court
Miss Jessie Jackson
T. L. Gantt
Athens Evening Call
Alice Burch
Miss Jackson
Miss Burch
Mr. Gantt
Near Beer and Convict Farm Plans Stir Atlanta News
Judge Joseph S Turner and Captain Wiley Williams will inspect farms near Macon for penitentiary use and the near beer tax funds may finance a new state farm. Opposition to white convicts receiving privilege in a farm remains strong while legislative plans shift with treasury concerns. Scottish Rite Masons hold a large Atlanta convocation as hundreds attend and degrees are conferred. Thirty more convicts are sent to Fulton and DeKalb counties due to no new farm being purchased by April 1.
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Aim
Atlanta
Joseph S. Turner
Wiley Williams
Prison Commission
Macon
Smith
Commission
Wimberly
Treasury
Leven
General Treasury
Ufe
Valley of Atlanta
James D. Richardson
Austin O. Chamberlain
Glys
Fulton
DeKalb
Swept Over Niagara and Kidney Warnings
The piece warns that careless boatmen invite danger on the river with growing ripples and swift current. It touts Electric Bitters as a cure for backache and kidney ailments, citing a Belk Tennessee testimony and noting a 50 cent price at local stores.
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Niagara
Bright
Oace
J. R. Blankenship
Belk
Tenn
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Funeral of the Little Girl at Holliday Home
Yesterday at three oclock at the Holliday home the funeral of eighteen month old Sarah Holliday drew many mourners. The service featured a choir and sermon by Rev. M L Troutman, with readings from Psalm 103 and selections from scriptures, ending with prayers and hymns. A Negro sermon tone marked the graveside rite at Conempletery, concluding with One Touch of Nature Makes The Whole World Kin. Also referenced is a note on Chamberlains Cough Remedy and a list of local dealers selling it.
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A. C. Holliday
Hill Street
Sarah
W. W. Lampkin
Katie Jester
H. T. Huggins
L. C. Smith
W. L. Pierce
M. L. Troutman
Pierce
Jesus
Mrs L E Greene Dies in Danielsville
Mrs L E Greene died yesterday at her Danielsville home in Georgia. A popular young matron, she leaves hundreds of friends to mourn her loss. The funeral will be held this afternoon at four oclock in Danielsville conducted by Rev F I Ward of Thomson, formerly of this city.
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L. E. Greene
Danielsville
Healing Salve Promoted For Burns And Chapped Hands
A healing salve for burns sore nipples and chapped hands is praised for instant pain relief and usually leaves no scar. It sells for 25 cents and is available at H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro Orr Drug Co E. C. McEvoy and L. P. Canning.
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H.R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Orr Drug Co
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Col R L J Smith Elected to Represent Presbytery
The Athens Presbytery met in Ila Madison county last week and elected Col. R L J Smith as commissioner to represent the Presbytery at the General Assembly in Savannah this spring. The selection honors Smith, made while he was absent. Commerce News.
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Athens
Ila
Madison County
R. L. J. Smith
General Assembly
Savannahhia
Col. Smith
Commerce News
Col Smith Jailed on Blind Tiger Charge
Detectives Sage and Seagraves arrested Col. Smith, a negro man, on stealing alcohol and selling it. He faces larceny and prohibition violations. Trial on the blind tiger charge set before Mayor Dortey. a warrant will govern the larceny case. The passage also notes Venezuela's stance on Castro and Mrs Castro's landing denial.
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Sage and Seagraves
Col. Smith
Tig
Smith
la Conte Hall
Dortey
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Foley
Colorado Springs
Colo
Lynch
Executive Council
Gov. Haskell
Ps Rea
Efy
William Tell Flour
Ansted & Burk Company
Field
Ohio
Buckeye State
William Tell
Dr. Holliday
RB. C. McEvoy
John Whitten
Title Guarantee Co
Southern Title Guarantee Company
Rome
GOL
J. Smith
Athens Presbytery
Savannah
Venezuela
Castro
Hardeman
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