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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
5
Congressman Howard prepares for a major rally in the city to energize supporters and announce his campaign for re election amid strong district momentum. Large turnout expected from neighboring counties signals one of the biggest political gatherings in recent years. Foley Kidney Pills ad claims relief for kidney and bladder ailments with a Terre Haute testimonial.
A circular by the President Howard Club alleges corruption by Sam Tribble and supporters, detailing claimed ballot duplicity, political pressure, and misrepresentations. It quotes letters from Governor Terrell and names several local figures, while challenging Tribble to prove his conduct under oath.
A花 Athens resident Mia J F Martin 671 Thomas St Georgia testifies five years of kidney trouble eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Palmer Sones Drug Store Buffalo NY Foster Milburn Co agents for United States. She reports lasting health after continuous use and urges dealers to stock the remedy.
Richmond Virginia August 15 Today marks the centenary of Gen John A Magruder a famed Virginian born in Winchester August 15 1810 He graduated West Point in 1830 and earned renown in the Mexican War and as a Confederate officer He resisted McClellans advance in Virginia commanded the Texas department and recaptured Galveston but died in 1871 after a period in Mexico and Houston
Washington Aug 15 First Lieutenant Jacob Schick of the 10th Infantry was retired on account of ill health. Schick, a native of Iowa, rose from the ranks and ends a long service career in the army.
Sheriff W. E. Jackson went to Milledgeville to transfer Mr. T. Lavodle Nabers to the state sanitarium after a court jury found him fit for the asylum. Nabers had been in Clarke county prison since the trial. Sanatorium officials said no room existed until recently, with space now promised for Nabers and another patient from Clarke County once a place opens.
Chief J. S. McKie and a large police force raided yesterday tak ing over twenty suspects, including white men, in a crackdown on prohibition violations. Cases set for trial Thursday morning at mayor's court. many arrested posted bonds. City treasury expected to gain from fines and prosecutions.
A Black man fell ill of gas while cleaning a well on Mrs Mildred Elliott's property near Pearle Mills Thursday morning. He descended the shaft and, despite a rope thrown for rescue, could not grasp it. About an hour and a half later a white rescuer arrived and recovered the body, as Black onlookers stayed away.
New York residents confront a volatile climate as authorities seek to restore order after a high profile shooting linked to unrest among discharged city workers. Featured items discuss social elite gambling, art theft rumors around Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, a shift to motorized fire apparatus, and a humorous Corn Capacity contest among police officers.
A Reynoldsville Illinois man Claude Brown reports months of kidney trouble that baffled doctors until Foley's Kidney Remedy cured him after a few large bottles. He calls it of inestimable value and notes it is sold by all druggists. The cotton region has faced two weeks of poor conditions. A proposed trip invites Roosevelt to Athena in the fall to visit his Georgia grandmother.
Golden Shore San Francisco reports California voters prepare for statewide primaries to nominate candidates for U S senator and representatives, governor, lieutenant governor, and numerous state and local posts. The race centers on governorship with five Republicans, led by insurgent Hiram Johnson backed by the Roosevelt league, while Thedoore A. Bell faces no opposition in the Democratic line. Johnson seeks insurgent sentiment impact, aided by Gifford Pinchot, as the battle tests machine versus reform factions across key cities and counties.
A civic message urges residents to contribute to neighborly progress and advancement. It emphasizes mutual support and the duty to help others in building a stronger community through collective effort and stated good will.
Saint Paul Minn August 15 The National Conservation Congress in Saint Paul September 4 to 9 will include women delegates from the General Federation of Women's Clubs the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Woman's National Rivers and Harbors Congress among others The program also features business leaders like Wallace D Simmons Alfred Baker and reports from national conservation committees with university leaders slated to speak
Foley Kidney Pills claim tense quality and swift action for backache headache dizziness nervousness urinary disturbances and rheumatism offering rapid results in various discomforts.
The funeral of Capt. Ben Oulp was held Sunday afternoon from his Baxter street residence at 4 o clock. Athenians and former officers attended in large numbers. Masons, longtime members, were present with their burial service adding to the solemnity. Foley's Kidney Remedy is advertised as health support.
The Vancouver Exhibition in British Columbia opens amid high expectations as the largest show of its kind in western Canada. Premiums totaling 30,000 are offered for displays across industrial agricultural and mineral sectors. Attendance is anticipated to break records with visitors from western Canada and nearby U S states Washington and Oregon. The report also notes ongoing urban growth in Athens with new residences and several business houses under construction.
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