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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1906

Page

3

Dr C H Turner Named As Senator By Democrats Of Twenty Seventh

Dr. Charles H. Turner of Rockdale county was formally nominated yesterday as the democratic candidate for senator from the 27th district and will be elected October first without opposition. The convention at city hall included delegates from Rockdale Walton Clarke and others, with addresses by university officials and local leaders. Turner received unanimous nomination and pledged to serve the district and state, praising the University of Georgia and its branches.

C. H. Turner Charles H. Turner Rockdale M.@. Michael Dr. Tarher Newton Rockdale County Messrs D. N. Hudson EB. F. Cook Maddox Graham A. C. McCalla Walton County Mr. Welborn Michael Athens David C. Barrow University of Georgia Col J. R. Maddox Dr. Turner McCalla George C. Thomas Clarke Turner Clarke County University Georgia

Sheriff Dies From Ptomaine Poisoning

Eureka California July 29 James A Boone former El Paso Texas sheriff died here from ptomaine poisoning after eating canned sausage at Dyerville The autopsy confirmed the cause of death Boone's body to be shipped to El Paso The Summer Sun column follows with verse.

Boone el Paso Tex Dyerville

Campaign Trail Heads Across North Georgia Counties

Col James M Smith launches a multi county speaking tour in North Georgia with events in Cleveland White county August 2 Blairsville Union county August 2 Young Harris Towns county August 3 at 9 am Hiawassee Towns county August 3 at 2 pm Burton Rabun county August 4 at 9 am Clayton Rabun county August 4 at 3 pm Farmers Jim campaigns for governor visiting numerous counties to build support before the September primary and election night.

Col. Smith Farmer Jim Cleveland White County Young Harris Towns Augusta Hiawassee Towns County Burton Rabun County

Tells Women To Wear Bloomerd

Madison, July 28. Miss Abby S. Mayhew, dean of women at the state university, condemns peek-a-boo watts, light lacing and petticoats in a lecture. She notes large shoes, low necks and round garters are favored and argues women will gain freedom only with gymnasium-like costumes, though not advocating it today.

Madison, Wis The State University Today Abby S. Mayhew University

Mico Shepperson Joins Chicago University Teaching Tour

Miss Mildred Shepperson history teacher at the State Normal school will leave Tuesday to join a party from the University of Chicago touring Kentucky Virginia and West Virginia. The delegation from Chicago aims to study regional history and geography on site for use in her classroom.

Mildred Shepperson State Normal School Lexington University of Chicago Kentucky Virginia West Virginia Chicago University Iself Shepperson

It Unlawful to Kill Dove in State Hunting Law

Mr. T P Oliver county fish and game warden calls hunters to the law forbidding dove shooting from July 1 to September 1 each year. The notice clarifies the current law and confirms the new provision.

T. P. Oliver

Hoke Smith Addresses Americus in Mixed Barbecue Context

Americus Georgia July 28 third governorship bid draws small crowd despite public barbecue advertised. Hoke Smith speaks on common campaign lines attacking officials and rivals, defends interior secretary actions, and explains the Mrs Hampton affair. Georgia Industrial Home band provides music in place of barbecue.

Americus Hoke Smith Mr. Smith Georgia Albert and Clark Howell Mrs. Hampton

Texas to Have First Democratic Primary Statewide

Dallas July 28 for the first time in Texas history a statewide primary will be held by the Democratic party under the new election law to nominate all candidates. The result will be conclusive for offices from U S senator to constable and the November general election will be perfunctory. Senator Bailey has no opponent. Minority parties hold precinct conventions tomorrow as they are not regulated by law except timing.

Dallas Tex Texas Democratic Party United States Bailey

After Three Years Finds Boy's Body in Newburgh Well

In Newburgh New York on July 28 a woman Mrs James Flanagan of Fishkill Landing identified clothing remains from a skeleton found at the bottom of a gas tank well. An iron fitting dropped from a sidewalk into the well during reservoir work. While recovering it workers hauled up a child's overcoat revealing the body of the missing Flanalgan boy.

Newburgh N. Y Charles James Planagan Fishkill Landing Flanal Gan

Eletric Bitters touted by Dublin woman at 82

Mrs E H Brunson of Dublin Ga praises Elec tric Bitters claiming it keeps the old young and the weak strong. She asserts relief from dyspepsia torpid liver and kidney problems after a reasonable use. Sold by W J Smith Bros and H R Palmer & Sons druggists priced 50 cents.

E. H. Brunson Dublin W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

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Len. W. P. Price High Schoals Oconee Thomas J. Shackelford J. H. Dozier E. C. Branson J. J. C. McMahan Capt. McMahan Athena John J. Strickland T. W. Reed Chamber of Commerce James M. Smith Muscogee Stae Cratic Columbus H. Turner Iszo R. F. Miller James W. King Mr. McCalla Rockale Reed Tinat Eureka Cal James A Washington Star North Blairaville Union County Clayton, Rabun County Mico Shepperson Chicago Sumter County Lone Star State Florida Tampa Fla John Black Will Hagin Fort Gardner Polk County Ed Granger G. Wiggins Peace River Bartow Boy
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