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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1907

Page

5

Notable speakers chosen for University of Georgia commencement

Hon Charles Murphy Candler of Decatur will deliver the alumni address during commencement week in the chapel. Dr F N Gaines president of Agnes Scott Institute will give the baccalaureate sermon. Col Alred P Thom general counsel of the Southern Railway Company will deliver the commencement address Wednesday. Other exercises will fill the schedule, promising a memorable event.

The University of Georgia F. Ff. Gaines Agnes Scott Institute A P. Thom Decatur Candler Col. Candler F. N. Gaines Gaines Col Alred P. Thom Southern Railway Company Washington, D. C Thom

Free health ad targets general chronic diseases in Atlanta

An advertisement offers free information for women and outlines health services for chronic illnesses of men and women including nerves, debility, blood poison, skin diseases, rheumatism, kidney and bladder issues, piles, stomach, liver, heart, throat and lung diseases with contact for Dr. Hathaway & Co. in Inman Building, Atlanta.

Ous Foundation of Success Dr. Hathaway & Co Inman Atlanta

Ryan's Counsel Shoots a Man in Virginia Tragedy

Lynchburg Virginia April 23 Judge W G Loving a personal representative of Thomas F Ryan shot and killed Theodore Bate Estes son of Martin K Estelle sheriff of Nelson county without warning at Oak Ridge Ryan's home Estes was supervising a car unload when Loving fired both barrels from a double barreled shotgun Estes died within minutes Loving surrendered and is awaiting bond A scandal over the incident looms as statewide interest grows in the high profile case.

Lynchburg HaJudge W. G. Loving Thomas F. Ryan Theodore Bate Estes Martin K. Estelle Nelson County Oak Ridge Estes Loving

Judge B D Evang Praises Supreme Court Judge Brand

Judge Beverly D Evatne lauds Judge Brand as an able Supreme Court member with a record of affirmed decisions. The Banner joins friends in congratulating him on his notable tenure and the Long murder case charge praised as one of the best written.

Beverly D. Evatne Georgia North Carolina Athens Ferand Supreme Court Brand Uhly Eirenft

Elberton Company Organized to Harness Savannah River Power

Elberton plans a new company to buy land along the Savannah river to develop water power. The project aims to supply electricity to nearby towns and extend lines toward the city, promising a major enterprise for Elberton and surrounding areas. Join others building Athens and share in the venture.

Elberton Savannah

Georgia teachers form statewide business committee in Pinehurst

A 50 member Georgia business leaders committee is created to support educational movements. Samuel M. Inman appoints the group to meet May 24 in Commissioner Merritt's Atlanta office to finalize a plan of action. The list covers many districts with prominent Georgia names and towns.

Georgia Pinehurst N. C Samuel M. Inman Merritt Atlanta Inman S. B. Adams Savannah H. D. McDaniel Monroe A. S. Clay Marietta G. Gunby Jordan Columbus B. P. O'Neal Macon W. J. Northen P. W. Meldrim J. R. Miller Statesboro R. C. Neely Waynesboro Scond W. A. Covington Moultrie J. L. Hand Pelham H. H. Tift Tifton George McDonald Cuthbert

Dress Waist Protector patented by J R Brantly

Mr J R Brantly of this city has been granted a patent by the Washington department for a Dress Waist Protector. The metal device attaches to a seat to keep a shirt waist clean in theatres trains and public places. It is cloth covered and designed for easy use while traveling or visiting public venues.

J. R. Brantly Department At Washington

President Buchanan and His Love Affair

April 20 report from Mercersburg reveals a handwritten tale from James Buchanan about a failed romance that influenced his career. The narrative recounts denied letters, a broken arm, and a Philadelphia scandal involving a young woman who died by laudanum, with her mother and a confidant shaping events and destroying the romance.

Mercersburg United States James Buchanan Buchanan New York Wheatland Dad Philadelphia Lancaster Lancasyter Alhamed

Comparative cotton receipts and shipments for the seasons

The table shows cotton movement in the city for 1906 07 and 1905 06. It lists stock on hand at Sept 1, receipts by wagon and railroad, total receipts, shipments, and stock on hand with figures for spinners.

Athens Csesscees

City Jail Swells With Vagrants Arrests

Sheriff Wier reports a large number of vagrants jailed on vagrancy charges after grand jury action. Judge Cobb will preside Saturday morning as fines arrears may swell the county gang and accelerate road paving.

Wier Cobb

Funeral of Gerdine Parr

Funeral held yesterday at Baxter Street residence for Gerdine Parr who died Monday morning. A large attendance, floral tributes, and hymns sung by the church choir accompanied by readings from Psalm 90 and prayers. The interment followed at Ocence cemetery amid family and friends.

Hanis Ocence

Cure by the Cuticura Remedies Cited in Testimonial

A Selma Alabama reader reports eczema on her face and body lasting four years. After two doctors failed, Cuticura Remedies allegedly cleared the rash within six months and prevented recurrence for three years. She praises the Resolvent as the best blood medicine worldwide and notes others were helped.

New York Sledge Jones Ave Selma Ala

Red Men prepare Athens welcome for Great Council

The local committee for the Great Council of the Red Men of Georgia meets with Chairman Michael and Weatherford to plan a large event. An old fashioned Georgia barbecue will open the visit on Tuesday with a banquet at the Imperial hotel the same evening. The city pledges $100 for entertaining the visitors, and residents are urged to support a memorable occasion in Athens.

Council of the Red Men of Georgia Michael Weatherford Lodge Athens Georgia Imperial Hotel Nothng

Steve W. Postell Dies in Atlanta After Illness

Steve W. Postell veteran Georgia news reporter died at his home in Atlanta at 62 Martin Street after a long tongue cancer battle. He suffered since early autumn yet continued work until a few weeks ago, with death coming as a relief.

Atlanta Steve Postell Georgia Martin Street

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