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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1905

Page

5

Fine Lot One Tot Value and Two Tot Value Noted

The listing details several lot values with two totals and a reference to a value at 2 dollars for one tot and 2.50 for another. The text appears as a damaged or partial auction fragment.

Splendid Address by Dr. Richard T. Ely at Georgia

Dr. Richard T. Ely, UW political economy professor, addressed University of Georgia students in the chapel. He praised Georgia's educational heritage, urged equal opportunity in learning, and described how public schools and compulsory education advance society. Ely outlined his department’s work aiding state legislation and noted broad, apolitical service to lawmakers. He received a standing ovation at the end.

University of Georgia Richard T. Ely University of Wisconsin Bly Georgia South Phen Tpo Universlty of Wisconsin Jefferson America Ely the Universality of Wisconsin State Railway Commission State Tax Commission State Clyi Hig

Monkey Crashes Dinner Party in Riverdale Home

At J Donovan house in Riverdale a small monkey in faded military uniform crashed a party of young women. The creature flung food from the table and hopped between rooms until clubbed away with a cane. The incident was witnessed by the guests and reported by the New York World.

Dayton Weile J. Donovan Riverdale Asme Fang New York

Pain Balm advertised as antiseptic dressing

The notice proclaims Chamberlains Pain Balm safe from blood poisoning after cuts or wounds. It is described as an antiseptic dressing and should be in every change. Sold by R Palmer and W J Smith and Brother in Athens Ga.

Chamberlain If. R. Palmer &A and W. J. Smith & Bro Athens

Mrs. W J Mayfield Formerly Miss Lottie Barry Dies

Mrs W J Mayfield died Sunday at her home after a brief illness from pneumonia. She leaves a husband and three children. Funeral held Monday at Mrs J M Barry’s home with Dr W H Young conducting due to the pastor being away. Choir sang Asleep In Josue and Lead Kindly Light. Interment in Oconee Cemetery.

W. J. Mayfield Lottie Barry

Funeral of Mrs. E. P. Fearn at Emmanuel Church

The funeral for Mrs. E. P. Fearn was held Sunday afternoon at Emmanuel Church with many mourners. Athena Rebekah lodge members attended as a tribute. The service followed Episcopal burial rites with psalm 90 and hymns. Burial at Oconee Cemetery included the choir singing Nearer My God to Thee.

Emmanuel Church 8. P. Fearn Athena Rebekah Lodge Jesus Troy Beatty Episcopal Church Oconee

Stuart Transfers to Macon Western Union Office

Mr. W. B. Stuart, longtime manager here, leaves yesterday to assume Western Union in Macon. Mr. J. H. Clark of Atlanta arrives to take charge in this city and will represent the company.

Western Union W. B. Stuart Western Union Telegraph Co Macon Stuart Bhig Guy J. H. Clark Atlanta Thig City Clark

Brann Endorsed by Jackson Herald Supporter

Prof 8 P Orr endorses Hon C H Brann for Western Circuit judge in the Jackson Herald. The writer urges Brann to fill the unexpired term of R B Russell, noting endorsements from press officers and local legal bodies. Also mentions Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by H R Palmer Sona and W J Smith & Bro Athens.

S. P Orr Jackson Herald 8. P. Orr C. H. Brann Eligt Charles H. Brand R. B. Russell Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sona W. J. Smith & Bro Athens, Ga

Croup Remedy Promoted For Home Use In Athens

The article endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe early treatment for croup in children. It claims prevention if given at the first hoarseness or croupy cough and notes the product contains no opium. Available from H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro in Athens Ga. On Fine Printing The Banner Leads.

H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro Athens

North Georgia Methodist Conference Adjourns in Newnan

The North Georgia Methodist Conference adjourned its session on Monday in Newnan and will meet next year in Milledgeville. The appointment list includes Rev. J. W. Lee to Trinity Atlanta, Dr. Lovejoy to MaFeta, Dr. Robins to Augusta district, and Rev. J. Daves to Milledgeville with numerous Athens district assignments listed for presiding elder J. Bryan and ministers such as I. S. Hopkins, W. G. Crawley, A. B. Sanders, J. M. Bowden, and J. A. McLaughlin among others.

North Georgia Methodist Conference Newnan Milledgeville Athena J. W. Lee Trinity Atlanta Lovejoy Ma. Feta Robins Augusta Rakes LaGrange Heldt Oxford R. England Sparta J. Daves H. F. Branham Jefferson Athens J. &. Bryan First Hopkins Oconee Street W. G. Craw

Prepared for emergencies and timely cures urged

The piece urges readiness in times of crisis and early treatment of colds. It touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and suggests keeping it at hand. Local ads name H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro in Athens. The note also presses immediate action on securing a union depot without delay.

Chamberlain's H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens W. J. Smith & Bro

Governor Davis Sequel Reported in Fayetteville Hotel Incident

Charles Jacobson says Governor Davis wired from Fayetteville alleging that former Congressman Hugh Dinsmore and Jack Walker assaulted him in his hotel room with drawn revolvers and Davis struck Dinsmore with a cane. Reports say the governor made remarks Dinsmore resented amid Berry reelection context.

Little Rock Ark Charles Jacobson Davis Fayetteville Hugh Dinsmore Jack Walker Dinsmore

Richard McCurdy Resigns as Mutual Life President

New York November reports Richard McCurdy, president of Mutual Life Insurance, has resigned. The trustees must decide timing for his successor as Robert H. McCurdy and Louis A. Thebaud, both connected to the company, also resign. An offer to James B. Forgan was declined.

Day Richard McCurdy Mutual Life Insurance Company McCurdy Robert H. McCurdy the Mutual Louis A. Thebaud New York James B. Forgan First National Bank Chicago Equitable Middle West Forgan

Wadsworth Affair Sparks Surprise Over Sentence

Newnan Georgia morning report details surprise at the lenient sentence given to Dr Wadsworth within the conference. Trial committee notes he admitted kissing the woman in question, a fact deemed sufficient for severe penalty. Proceedings excluded most evidence by agreement of Wadsworth and the prosecution.

Newnan Navy W. W. Wadeworth Dr. Wadsworth Wadsworth

Cures Catarrhal Deafness With Hyomel One Week

Hyomel is claimed to heal deafness caused by catarrh faster than six months of specialist care. A one dollar outfit includes an inhaler, dropper, and Hyomel with a lifetime inhaler, plus 50 cent refills. Palmer & Sons offer money back if no cure.

Meeks Mattewan N. Y H. R. Palmer & Sons

List of unclaimed letters at Ath ens post office

The Ath ens post office publishes unclaimed letters including male recipients J C Andrews Bill Clark Geo Dunk Fulwood William Gossett Hanson W T Bann Henry Hutcherson Edward Ivy J M Jones R R Joiner Theo T Mein hart L J Mullenix W A Nicholson Earl Rucker Slay O Dz Stenton Dan Stand William Turner A C Ward Gilbert Watson Geo Wellers Frank B Wheeler Oscar and female recipients Mrs W M Armstrong Miss Burtle Burton Migan L Creamer Miss Funnie Davos Miss Piety Gillham Mia Laura Johnson Miss Sallie Jones Miss Su sie Koppenberg Miss Rose Manning Mrs Bessie plus miscellaneous entries Book & Stationary Co Gates Steam Laundry and N A Martin family Ed Wright.

Athens Post Office Males Andrews J. C Clark Bill Dunk Geo Fulwood William Gossett Andrew Hanson W. T Bann Henry Hutcherson Edw Ivy J. M Jones R. R Joiner Solomon Meinhart Theo Mullenix L. J Nicholson W. A Rucker Earl Slay Stenton Dan Stand Turner A. C Ward Gilbert Watson Wellers Frank B Wheeler Oscar Armstrong W. M. Brown Burtle Burton Migan Creamer Funnie Davos Piety Gillham Mia Laura Johnson Miss Sallie Misa Susie Koppenberg Miss Rose Manning Bessie Book & Stationary Co Gates Steam Laundry N. A. Martin Ed Wright

Unreasonable Refusal to Operate Ends with Cure

Leavenworth resident Thos and Austin of the Republican refuses doctors for female trouble and instead administers Electric Bitters to his wife. After five physicians failed, she improves from near bed rest to full recovery and can perform household tasks. Guaranteed by H. R. Palmer & Sons and Wm J. Smith & Bro druggists.

Wordan’s Thos Austin Mer Republican Leavenworth H. R. Palmer & Sons J. Smith & Bre

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