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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1908

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Death of William H. Dean Leaves Clarke County Grief

William H. Dean died at age 60 after neuralgia impacted his heart. A longtime respected farmer and Methodist supporter, he leaves a widow and many sorrowing friends. Funeral set for 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Lexington Road residence with Rev. J. M. Bowden and Rev. J. A. Sewell officiating. Confederate veterans and pallbearers to attend from half past nine.

Try Wiliam H. Dean Clarke County Dean Dark Oan Ife Methodist Church Lexington Road J. M. Bowden Atlanta JA Sewell Messrs J. M. Hodgson Tom Comer I H. Pittard F. H. Kroner B. K

Knox Institute exhibit of student work displayed at Michael Bros

In the wholesale department window of Michael Bros large More building a display showcases model furniture a large mission rocking chair a oak rocking chair a hat rack and several needle work pieces by students of the Industrial Institution The display demonstrates practical work aiding negro education and will stay until Monday December 7 for public viewing and support.

Michael Bros Carpenter's Colored School Industrial Institution Monlay Knox Institute

Senator McLaurin Denies Resigning Seat

In Jackson Mississippi on December 3 United States Senator A J McLaurin refuted repeated rumors that he planned to resign for a Supreme Court appointment next year He stated no offer has been accepted and he intends to continue serving in the Senate while fulfilling his duties to Mississippi and its people

Jackson Miss United States A. J. McLaurin Noel Senate Supreme Bench McLaurin

Rev M L Troutman Accepts Athens Methodist Post

Rev M L Troutman new pastor of the First Methodist church arrived from Atlanta with Mrs Troutman and their daughter to take up duties. Their two sons are already in Athens attending the University of Georgia. He is noted as a capable minister of the North Georgia Conference and has just finished four years at Park Street Church in Atlanta. The family receives a warm welcome from church members and city residents.

M. L. Troutman First Methodist Atlanta Troutman University of Georgia Athens Hoe Park Street Methodist Church Methodist Church

Conference for Negro Farmers and Parents Held at Athens

A large educational and agricultural conference for colored people met at Athens High and Industrial School with nearly 200 participants from Athens and surrounding areas. Dr. A M Soule urged practical industry and land ownership, while the Parents Conference hosted about 75 mothers and teachers.

Athens F. Harris Prane A. M. Soule State College of Agriculture New York Wisconsin L. G. Greene A. B. Murden A. T. Jackson Harris

Mr J E Elrod Dies Near Jefferson in Clarke County

Mr J E Elrod dies at his Jackson county home near Jefferson after brain tumor. He was taken to Atlanta for treatment but died Tuesday night. He was about 27 and a brother of Prof R F Elrod who has taught Clarke county schools for ten years. He was also cousin of Luther P Elrod.

J. E. Elrod Jefferson Commerce Firod Jackson County Jefferson Atlanta R. F. Elrod Clarke County Luther P. Etrod

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Claims Quick Cold Sore Cure

Local reader Leo F Zelinski of Buffalo reports curing a severe cold sore with Bucklen's Arnica Salve after two applications. The product is sold at W. J. Smith & Bro and Palmer & Bons drug stores with a cold guarantee.

Leo F Zelinski Gibson St Buffalo Bucklen W. J. Smith & Bro H. BR. Palmer & Bons Drug Stores

Insanity Plea Raised to Save William H Mitchell

In Thomas county Georgia the defense in the Mitchell kidnapping case pivots to an insanity plea. Doctors respond to a hypothetical on whether Mitchell could be mentally irresponsible for disguising as a woman to abduct Luelle Linton. An alibi attempt falters as handwriting expert testimony and timing doubts fail to solidify a defense.

Thownaville William H. Mitchell Thomas County Superior Court Mitchell Luelle Linton Joel Hunter Atlanta Ritchie

Campaign to Save Birds Fights For Crops and Forests

New York December 3 The National Audubon Societies launch a nationwide census of game and forest birds to expose the decline in bird life. A five member committee led by William Dutcher and including Edward Howe Fork T Gilbert Pearson Frank M Chapman and T S Palmer will coordinate with Washington officials. Forest fires blamed for massive bird losses, threatening crops and trees, with millions of migratory birds dead.

New York America Washington National Association of Audubon Societies Ita Audubon Association National Conservation Organization Wiliam Dutcher Edward Howe Fork Association New England T. Gilbert Pearson South Frank M. Chapman T. 8. Palmer Government Biological Survey Department of Agriculture United States Audubon Wil

Hood Custody Fight Focuses On Alimony Intake

Mrs Hood and her husband Beulah Hood faced Judge Charles H Brand as witnesses testified mostly by affidavit. Mrs Hood withdrew custody claims to focus on alimony with a later custody contest anticipated. Col R L J Smith of Commerce defended Mr Hood while Shackelford and Mahaffey represented Mrs Hood. arguments to be briefed and Judge Brand to rule.

Mra Beulah Hood Vas Ben Hood Charles H. Brand Hood Brand Col. R. L. J. Smith Commerce Mr. Mood Messrs T. J. Shackelford J. A B. Mahaffey Ira. Hood

Athens Elks Lodge Sorrow Service Planned for Public

The annual Athens Elks Lodge of Sorrow will be held at 3:30 PM at the Elks Home on Broad Street. A formal program includes Reverie Apple Blossom, opening ceremonies, prayers, eulogies, and music by Haughey's Orchestra with pieces by Schubert Schumann Mascagni and others.

Lodge of Sorrow the Athens Elks Elks Broad Street Kathleen Roberts Howell Cobb Berenadea Schubert John N. Holder Traumerel R. Schumann R. Chesley Boston Masa J. Rag P. Mascagni Haughey

Plum Barnett Fined for Disorderly Driving

Plum Barnett, of Columbia, appeared before the mayor on a disorderly driving charge after driving his team into another and damaging it on Oconee street. He was fined five dollars and costs. Social Scientists Confer. Minnesota Academy of Social Sciences meets at the University of Minnesota with topics on geology, timber lands policy, social conditions, education, and charitable institutions. Sam Dutcher, head of the National Audubon Society, calls for conservation and bird resources protection as essential patriotic work.

Plum Barnett Oconee Street Minneapolis Minn Minnesota Academy of Social Sciences University of Minnesota Minnesota Sam Dutcher National Association of Audubon Societies Broadway

Uniform laws for pure foods move toward Southern standard

Atlanta officials gathered with state chemists and agriculture commissioners from Virginia North Carolina Georgia Mississippi Alabama Louisiana Arkansas Tennessee to adopt uniform rules for inspecting and classifying feeds and foods a feeding stuffs law draft and aims to curb impure western seeds the three day session included remarks by Dr Wanson deckman and millers association leaders.

Atlanta South Department of Agriculture State Capitol Virginia Agriculture Parcell N. C Williams Harris Georgia T. G. Hudson FR. B. Stallings Hand Alabama Ross Louisiana Jones Arkansas Stoddard Tennessee Brown Mani ‘Telitera Dr. Wanson Southern Cotton Oil Co Th ‘Deckman Who’c Grocers Dan T W. E. Canseis National Millers Association Ang J. Allen Smith Southeastern Millers Association

Illinois Reaches Hale Old Age And Statehood History

Springfield marks Illinois birthday celebrations as the state recalls its path to statehood carved by the 1818 enabling act. Nathaniel Pope helped secure the northern boundary while Shadrach Bond became the first governor after the 1818 constitutional convention. Illinois then stood as a frontier state with Chicago and fourteen counties.

Hale Springfield James Monroe Trippia Chicago Illinois Congress Territory Wisconsin Pope Lake Michigan Mississippi River Washington Shadrach Bond Kaskaskia Bond Iowa

Guilty of Counterfeiting Case Notes Fraud In Drug Trade

A court finds a defendant guilty of counterfeiting related to selling counterfeit money and substitutes for Yoley's Honey and Tar. The item described as a great cough remedy was sold by tall druggists. The ruling ties the counterfeit money to the cold remedy trade in the case.

Yoley

Bridge Collapse Delays Old Check Factory Span Removal

Workmen tearing down the old Check Factory bridge at Broad Street were swept into the Oconee River when the middle section collapsed. Several laborers, including two slightly bruised men, were drenched but not seriously hurt. City Engineer Barnett said the structure was unsafe and removal was necessary.

Broad Street Oconee Cot County Barnett

Sixty Years on the Austrian Throne Francis Joseph Jubilee

Vienna marks sixty years of Francis Joseph on the throne since 1848. Flags, bunting, and pictures fill the capital as thanksgiving services and official addresses honor the aged emperor. Despite illness, his dialogue with ministers showcases diplomacy amid Balkan tensions and reforms benefiting his subjects.

Vienna Francis’ Joseph Empeor Francis Joseph Balkans Europe Austria Hungary Hungarias Venetia

New Church Work Accelerates for Young Harris Memorial

Builders push rapid progress on Young Harris Memorial church. first services likely January or February with Rev Frank S Hudson and family to move in by the 16th. A committee of ladies from First church and prospective members coordinates furnishings and donations for the parsonage.

Young Harris Memorial Bondurant Company John Potts & Son W. J. Potts Frank 8. Hudson Cobb Lampkin New Church Mra BH. C. Conway Cobb Lampkis A. L. King Young Harria Memorial Church J. Y. Dunaway R. G. Williams J. N. Buller Mies Lampkin Thosa Caniler Hoes

Italian innovator claims new P species parer to light future

The Italian inventor Dee announces a P species parer designed to replace mantle based illumination in the incandescent system and to aid photography, promising a revolution in lighting.

Rome Dee

Trap Shooting Association Mulls Grand American Plans

The Interstate Trap Shooting association met in New York to set dates and venues for the season with Chicago and other cities bidding to host the Grand American Handicap, the sport’s premier annual event.

New York Interstate

Wonder Liniments and Francis Joseph in 19th Century Reflections

The text reviews In a Wonder Chamberlain’s Liniments praised for rheumatism and sprains with small price points. It then shifts to a biographical note on Francis Joseph, praising his resilience after 1866, his handling of Hungary’s claims, and forty years of steady leadership making him a strong, popular European sovereign.

Francis Joseph Hungary Augkos Europe

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William i. Dean KNOX Industrial Department Avlanta Qually First Methodist Church Soule State, College of Agriculture THE Elks Lodge OF Sorrow Elks Home Vittoria Louis XV Henry III Edward III Pethen Eee F.S. Hudson Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Ore Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro B C. McEvoy L. P. Canning
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