Mrs J A Harbin Buried After Athens Life Of Service
Special to the Banner notes the death of Mrs. J A Harbin of Athens following an illness. Survived by husband and four sons and two daughters, plus brothers and sisters. Funeral held at Emmanuel church with many floral tributes and pallbearers. Choir sang Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand and There Is a Blessed Home. Burial at Oconee cemetery.
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James
Athens
Emmanuel Church
Harbin
Daugh
Clifford
Audley
Frederick
Troy Harbin
Iby
May Harbin
Messrs
Geo
Robert E. McDorman
O. C. Harbin
Oscar Burpee
Griffin
Emel Church
Mesers
J. W. Barnett
M. G. Michael
J. H. Booth
T. W. Reed
J. C. Bloom
Georgia dog tax repealed by governor Brown
Special to the Banner reports Governor Brown signed the Oliver bill repealing the state dog tax. The move ends political pressure linked to a popular song metaphor and is said to remove 175000 dollars in revenue. Some legislators hoped the governor would veto to protect revenue.
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Atlanta
Brown
Oliver
Open Cotton Bolls Grown in Clarke County
The first open cotton bolls of the season were brought to the morning paper office yesterday by F. G. Umbalt. He reports the first fruits matured well and opened, with many open bolls on his farm several miles outside the city toward Jefferson. Umbalt lives in Clarke County’s city.
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F. G. Umbalt
Jefferson
Mr. Umbalt
City
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Athens Resident
In Athens Georgia Mrs J D Garrison reports severe kidney trouble with back pain and fatigue. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she improves after two borers and declares the medicine effective. In 1911 she reaffirms her praise and authorization for continued publication. Sold by dealers at 5 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Athens
J. D. Garrison
Thomas St
Deag
Doan
Stra. Garrison
Foster-Milburn Co
Dbuffa
New York
United
Capacity taxed railroads face peak load in Southeast
Dispatches from Baltimore report Southern railroads including Seaboard Air Line, Atlantic Coast Line, Georgia Florida and Southern are taxed to capacity. Roads are adding equipment to manage rising volume as Southeast business expands, signaling a growing freight and passenger demand.
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Southern Railroads
Metropolitan PySeny Bulletin
Baltimore
Southeast
Seaboard Air Line Raflroad
Atlantic Coast Line
Georgia
Florida and Southern
Georgia Electric Light Association Elects Officers
Savannah August 19 The Georgia section of the National Electric Light Association elected officers at the close of a three day session President C Deal Augusta Aiken Railway and Electric Augusta Vice president T W Peters Columbus Railroad Company Columbus Secretary treasurer M H Mendes Augusta Aiken Railway and Electric Augusta Executive committee Chairman M Roberts Savannah Electric Company Savannah W L Southwell Central Georgia Power Company Macon C D Flanigan Athens Augusta Eng Railway and Electric Company Athens Financial and membership committee Thomas W Peters Columbus Railroad Company Columbus
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Savannah
Georgia
National Electric Light Association
C. Deal
Augusta, Aiken Railway and Electric Corporation
Augusta
T. W. Petere
Columbus Railroad Company
Columbus
M. H. Mendes
Augusta-Aiken Railway and Electric Corporation
M . Roberts
Savannah Electric Company
Savgunah
Sunday School Rally at Winterville Methodist Church
At Winterville Georgia August 19 Rev A J Sears led a large enthusiastic Sunday school rally at the local Methodist church with Henry B Mays North Georgia conference general secretary and noted Sunday school worker as principal speaker. Local pastors and church members participated in the program.
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Winterville
Methodist
A. J. Sears
Oconee Street
Athens
North Georgia Conference
Henry 2. Mays
South
William 1Ton
Monument to Canadian General Is Unveiled in Brockville
Special to Me Banner Brockville Ont Aug 19 A monument honoring General Sir Isaac Brock unveiled today by the local Daughters of the Empire chapter Col Samuel Hughes delivered the principal address The unveiling marked the centennial of Detroit's surrender tying Brock to American history Brock born Guernsey 1769 had a noted British military career before his Canadian command The ceremony followed modest rites as the city commemorated a key moment in the war of 1812
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Brockville
Isaac Brock
the Daughters of the Empire
Samuel Hughes
Detroit
General Brocks
General Brock
Teland
Guernsey
Canada
Great Britain
United States
Hull
War Department
Brock
Michigan
Weir Named Manager of Callaway Grocery Co in City
A. W. Weir, aged 69 and longtime figure in the wholesale trade, is appointed manager of the Callaway Grocery Co succeeding Al. W. T. Ropes. Ropes had led the business for years. R. Lee Callaway of Lexington serves as company president and is a prominent Oglethorpe County citizen likely to base his home here and devote full time to the firm.
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Ann A. Wo Wher
Uysiares Mio
Callakay Grovgry Ca
al. W. T. Ropes
Toc
Weir
R. Lee Callaway
Lexington
Oglethorpe County
Brown Signs New General Insurance Law
Governor Joseph M. Brown approved the new general insurance bill and it goes into effect immediately. The insurance department will be established, with a salaried comptroller at 3000 dollars, an insurance commissioner with 8000 dollars, and a clerk at 1500 dollars. A fire inspector may investigate fires suspected of being crook ed, and the law ends wildcat promoter contracts by removing stock gifts to directors or officers of dubious companies. The commissioner’s office will fund the state treasury.
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Lannery
Atlenta
Aus
Joseph M. Brown
Department of Insurance
Losurance
Aigte
Cfferal
Insurance Commissioner's Office
Samuel W Bailey dies after long illness at 71
Mr Samuel W Bailey of Duttose avenue died this morning after a long illness. A lifelong member of the Methodist church he served in Cobb's legion during the War Between the States. He leaves a wife and five children: Earl Dalley of Atlanta Miss Myrilee and Blanche Bailey of Griffin John Eliison and Emma Lou Bailey of its place. Funeral arrangements to be announced in tomorrow's paper.
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Samuel W. Bailey
Duttose Avenue
Methodiet Church
Earl Dalley
Atlant
Mieses Myrilee
Blanche Bailey
Griffin
Johin Eliison
Emma Lou Bailey
Cobb
Legion
Capt Brannen Reports From Capt Peacock In Athens
Captain Brannen relays Capt Peacock plans from Athens after southern state travels with Georgia Military forery of Milledgeville. He says preparations for the 1912 gridiron season are underway and will share details ahead of schedule. Bob McWhorter pursues home at Watsons Spring Creek. Peacock optimistic but cautious about statements.
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Kid Brannen
Georgia
Athens
Milledgeville
Melcy
Tima Omler
Bob McWhorter
Watson
Spring Crean
Peacock
Former Football Captain May Return to College
Hugh Bostwick, famed captain and strong back of the 1910 University football team, hinted to a friend at a town baseball game that he would likely return to college this fall and resume a place on the squad. Supporters note his work would make him a prime candidate to wear the uniform again.
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Hugh Bostwick
Gamneyville
Bankfeld
Big Boye
Governor to Veto New Military Measure
Ausata Ga August 19 The governor is expected to veto a measure to consolidate Georgia military offices. Adjutant General Scot and former quartermaster General Obear have already been handling both roles with limited staff. The first bale is late this year in this region.
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Ausata
Georgia
Grown
Scot
Hoke Smith
Willim G. Qbear
Pirates Patrol: Hundreds of Pirate Automobiles Plague New York
New York investigators report about 300 pirate automobiles prowling the city at night ready for robbery or murder. Drivers can be bought for crime, while strict surveillance of motor wheels is asked. Also notes feverish horse losses, typhoid fears downtown, and chefs denounce patrons fleeing abroad.
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New York
Rendy
Rosenthal
Crman
Thousands Visit Constitution on Its Centennial Milestone
Poston reports thousands, including families and tourists from the south and west, gathered at Charlestown navy yard to honor the one hundredth anniversary of the USS Constitution’s victory over the Guerriere. The famed ship, nicknamed Old Ironsides, was decked in celebration as the historic naval clash from August 19, 1812, was recounted with public reverence.
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Poston
Maia
Charlestown Navy Yard
Constitution
United States
Hull
Boston
Veteran preacher's long Athens ties marked by service
Rev. Geo W Yarbrough D D aged seventy four and in his fifty sixth year as a itinerant Methodist minister visited Athens for a day from Tuesday to Thursday. He has been assigned thrice to Athens church and his family roots run deep here with forebears among Athens pioneers. He spoke of continuing activity despite retirement and made a brief stop in Gainesville and Lampkin campground for refreshment and prayer. STALLINGS DENIES STORY. News notes Stal lings of the Buffalo Internationals denied he would manage the Boston Nationals in 1933 stating he remains in Buffalo with no contract signed in ten years.
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Geo. W. Yarbrough
Athens
Viston
Yan
Yarbrough
Togo
Gainesville
Old Lampkin
John F. Yar
Brough
Jonathan Lane
Oconee
University of Georgia
Stallings
Stal Fogs
Buffalo Internationals
Potton Nationale
Mantiche Boston Matlonais
Former Trustee of State Normal 8 Now Dead
Columbus Ga Aug 19 Hon Albert A Carson 63 prominent attorney and citizen of western Georgia died at his residence after weeks of illness He was native of Macon county lived in Butler before moving to Columbus over twenty years ago He served as solicitor general of the Chattahoochee circuit and was active in church and charity work Survived by his wife a son and a daughter Funeral held at 430 this afternoon at the First Baptist church He was an early trustee of the State Normal School and longtime Athens board member.
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Columbus
Albert A. Carson
Georgia
Carson
Macon County
Butler
Chattahoochee
Wilder Stars for Quitman as Georgia Pitcher Faces Ineligibility
Cleo Wilder, five left hand pitcher for Georgia this spring, was ruled ineligible by President Dudley of the 8 LA A just before season end. He planned to enter Washington and Lee this fall. Wilder, one of Georgia’s best baseball men, pitched winning ball for Quitman this summer and may be reinstated next season.
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Cleo Wilder
Georgia
Pres. Dudley
LA. A
Washington
Lee
Wilder
Collegians
Quitman
Oil Burning Engines On Southern Freight Seen Near Lula
Lula Ga Aug 19 On the through line of the Southern sandwiched between box cars in a long freight train were two large oil burning engines for use on Southern Pacific lines. A hog engine with six drivers lay low on the track bed pulling fifty loaded box cars, its oil tank replacing the coal space on the tender, drawing attention from railroad workers and passengers at the junction.
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Lula
Southern
Southern Pacific
Famous first baseman Hal Chase faces court alimony trouble
In New York Aug 19 justice Dugro signed an order permitting Mrs. Nettie H Chase to file a complaint in the alimony case. Attorneys said Chase sought to avoid publicity by delaying filing, and a reference on the matter was considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
New York
Hal Chase
Nettie H. Chase
Chase
Central of Georgia Won’t Buy Gainesville Midland Railway
Athens reports claimed Central of Georgia Railway planned to purchase the Gainesville Midland between Gainesville and Athens. Investigations showed no purchase, despite Vice President W A Winburn's private car trip to Gainesville to visit his father.
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Gainesville
Sister William Anna Dies In Georgia At 62
Sister William Anna of the Order of St. Joseph's died in Sharon Georgia on August 19 at 62. Born in New York she spent forty years aiding orphan boys in Washington and Sharon. She joined the order in 1874 and came to Washington two years later to serve at St. Joseph's Orphanage. Funeral held Friday in Catholic Cemetery.
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Sharon
Washington
William Anna
Order of St. Josseph's
New York
Order of St. Joseph's
Savannah
Sisters of Charity
St. Jozeph’s
Augusta Knights Challenge Over Oath Publication
Special to the Esther reports Thomas E Watson Knight of Columbus in Augusta claims a published oath in his papers is authentic though others call it spurious. He invites Knights to publish the genuine fourth degree oath in the paper and offers to stake $1000 to any charity if the oath is proven false. Protestant ministers Rev H M DuBose Rev Ashby Jones and Rev H W Cree are named to judge the matter.
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Augusta
Chronicle of Yesterday
Thos. E. Watson Knighta
Columbus
Watson
Washington City
Knights
H. M. DuBose
Methodist Church
Ashby Jones
Baptist Church
H. W. Cree
Christian Church
The Water Nymph and Comrade in Verse and Vogue
A fragment from a Victorian issue presents The Water Nymph with a witty dialogue on bathing attire beside the ocean, followed by My Comrade a Horace verse inquiry on love and existence, then My Lady's Dressing and a Thought for the Day urging ambition through honest industry and service to God and mankind.
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Belio
Sir Knight
Ret Ernst
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