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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1906

Page

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Health and strength restored by Peruna product claim

Mrs Emma Blotsgner of Seattle writes she suffered for over two years with regular and menstrual health issues. After three months of Peruna use she reports improvement, plans to continue occasionally when feeling run down. The letter promotes Peruna as medicine and invites orders via The Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio with pricing for one or six bottles.

Emma Blotsgner Sixth Ave Seattle Waah Sona of Temperance Perona Hartman Peruna Peruna Drug’ Mfg. Co Columbus Ohio

College student scales water tower and paints class numbers

Yesterday at 3 30 a young man climbed the water tower. Capt Sage called him down but he refused. Paul Smith a University student entered a guilty plea in mayor's court and paid a five dollar fine. He admitted the vandalism aimed at class numbers and was warned not to paint church buildings or private property.

Sage Navy Paul Smith University Masor’ Court Dorsey Hagelton

Epworth League Names Officer for Upcoming Term

The Epworth League of the First Methodist Church announces its officers for the ensuing term. President Dr B O Quillian Vice President W H Shelton Vice President Miss Ethel Few View Vice President Miss Annie May Holt Fourth Vice President Miss Bessie Payne Secretary Mrs W H Shelton Treasurer Miss Jessie Garebold. A second note confirms Stillwell Edwards of Macon is appointed to a governmental revenue post, with assurances the appointment will be finalized.

B._O. Quillian W. H. Shelton Bessie Payne Mra Jessie Garebold

Lecture on the Panama Canal by Mr J D High

Tonight at eight o'clock Mr J D High lectures before the Engineering Society of the University of Georgia in Prof Patterson's room The subject That Panama Canal reflects his decade of government work in Panama and actual observations ensuring rare interest

J.B. High Panama Canal Engineering Society J. D. High Engineering Society of the University of Georgia Patterson Higin Panama

Commerce Fights Blind Tigers in Georgia

Commerce Georgia reports new city rules targeting liquor traffic. Mayor enforces fines around one hundred dollars for keeping liquor for sale with detectives gathering convictions. The drive aims to curb shipments via express companies and mirrors actions in nearby Lawrenceville, with anticipated city ordinance changes.

Commerce Oe Pittman Will Pittman Joutian Lawrenceylle

Large crowds hear new band at skating rink

The skating rink was packed with skaters and spectators last night. The music pleased everyone and will be played two or three times weekly. Mr. Dottery is praised for skating music, and Athens earns praise for providing quality music to skate by.

Dottery Athens

May Play Ball on the Sabbath at Fort McPherson

Atlanta news reports that the judge advocate of the United States Army ruled no violation of state law for regular troops to play baseball or football on government reservations during the Sabbath. The decision ends years of civilian criticism over Sunday games at Fort McPherson and will likely allow weekly football or baseball events there.

Atlanta Judge Advocate United States Army Fort McPherson Fort

Pardon Board Commutes Death Sentences to Life Imprisonment

Atlanta officials report the pardon board recommended governor Terrell commute Milton and Jeane Rawlins sentences to life imprisonment after reviewing numerous petitions. The governor signed the order reducing the boys' death sentences and no further motion is expected.

Rawlins Atlanta Milton Jeane Rawlins Terrell

Attacks on US Army Size in War Warning

In Quotation from Georgia officer a warning that the United States cannot match France Germany England or Japan in manpower or naval strength. He cites a 60 000 troops US force versus larger Allied and German numbers and warns of England Japan alliance and possible invasion from Canada if conflict arises.

United States Germany France Japan England California Canada

Pastor J R McClesky Arrives at Oconee Street Church

Rev J R McClesky arrives from Social Circle to lead Oconee Street Church. Congregation greets him at the depot and he will deliver his first sermon Sunday at 11 00 AM. Also note a testimonial about Dr King s New Life Pills curing epilepsy in a daughter. 25c at W J Smith & Bros and H R Palmer & Son.

J. R. McClesky Oconee Street Church J. F. Waterman Watertown

Agricultural school bid wins acres and funds in fifth district

In Monroe Georgia a board of trustees allocated land for the agricultural school in the fifth district after bidding from several counties. Wil county offered two hundred acres of water and lights and thirty one thousand dollars. Trustees plan early steps to establish the new facility.

Atlanta

Industrial and construction plans listed in Alabama Index

Columbus, Ga. reports in its regular issue substantial projects includes a railroad from Sevaonsh to Rossville Ga with $8,000,000 capital, a new $800,000 trust company in Bi tion, a doubled power plant and 25 mile line to Rockmart Ga, $200,000 foundry at Ensley Ala, $250k to $300k furnaces near Rome Ga, a Birmingham mining company increasing capital to $800,000, and a 350 ton daily furnace at Ensley. Additional projects cover concrete block plants, oil mills, fertilizer and ice factories, Selma furniture, Dalton lumber, Bruns wick naval stores, Dublin steamboat line, Waycross marble, three churches, two hotels, $50,000 improvements, theatres, club houses, college builds, and 100 homes at Waycross with about $100,000. Seventeen new corporations totaling $931,000 also noted.

Columbus Rockmart Ensley Ala Rome Birmingham Cartersville Selma Dalton Lumber Brunswick Union Springs Ijna Dublin Marbl Works Waycross Als Huntsville Atlanta State Agricultural Colleges Sparta Statesboro Athens Bessemer Sheffield

Freight Wreck at Central Crossing Injures Lumber Load

A freight wreck occurred yesterday afternoon on the Seaboard Air Line near the Oconee river bridge when a Central switch train collided with a stationary lumber car left on the track. The impact knocked lumber from the car, destroying a large portion of the shipment en route from Bainbridge, Georgia to Massachusetts. The other car, loaded with groceries from Webb and Crawford, was also damaged.

Seaboard Central Oconee River Bainbridge Massachusetts Webb & Crawford's

Editor Brooks Enters Ministry in South Georgia

Editor W A Brooks of the Americas News has joined the South Georgia Conference of the Methodist church to become a full time minister. He previously edited the Americas News after leading the Oconee Enterprise. L R Watson will succeed him as editor. friends in the region wish him success in his new calling.

W. A. Brooks Americus News Oconee Enterprise South Georgia Brooks

War era alcohol toll highest in American troops says report

The surgeon general reports that American troops had the highest death rate among major powers last year due to alcoholism. Per 100 men, Britain 7.13, United States 6.28, France 4.55, Spain 4.33, Russia 4.0, Austro Hungary 3.34, Dutch 2.60, Prussia 2.0. The medical department notes progress amid high deaths and ongoing church renovation news includes lowering the floor at First Methodist and auditorium work to finish by January 1. Mrs. Joel Clow visits Mrs. Dozier.

Atlanta United States Army United States Medical Department The United First Methodist Church

Farm for sale near Athens offering mules horses and poultry

Expecting to cut farming operations next year we offer for sale one of two good teams of mules and a pair of horses plus a colt aged one year. Also on hand a fine lot of White Plymouth Rock cockerels at $1.00 each. Phone 332. Oconee Heights Farm, Athens, Ga.

Oconee Heights Farm

First Georgia Students Missionary League meets in Macon

The first annual convention of the Georgia Students Missionary League opens in Macon this afternoon and runs three days. Delegates from the University of Georgia, Athens colleges, and Mercer University attend with Chancellor Barrow Bishop Candler and others on the program. The schedule includes services, papers by Mercer and Georgia scholars, organ and vocal performances, and mission-focused sessions through December 9.

The Georgia Students’ Missionary ‘League Macon Athens Barrow Candler Jameson Mercer Wesleyan College Dora Combs Wesseyan College DuPont Guerry R. EB. Douglas Macon Ministerial Alliance Y. Jameson D. D Mercer University Monroe College Stee Chas. C. Davison, Jr H. B. van Valkenburgh University of Georgia Christian Bervibo Daisy Hemphill LaGrange Coleee Evie Campbell Pauline Bachman Claire Munroe Clemmie Patton Agnes Scott College

Milledge Ave Paving And Elevators On Water Rates Discussed

The Milledge Avenue paving cost two thousand dollars with the city paying a share and the electric railway covering five thousand. Elevators using water power faced higher rates as Col M G Michael presented firm hardship arguments. The water works committee was tasked to study the issue and report next meeting. Several appeal cases were withdrawn after fines paid. Parks and Tree committee appointed. Alderman election results: O Farrell 101 votes, Young 38, Snelling 34, Harris 2%-. total 201 votes.

Col M. G. Michael Col. Michael Messrs J. 8. King J. N. Webb Max Joseph Water Works Committee Milledge Avenue Hehe FT É Electric Railway O'Farrell C. T. Young Col. C.,m. Snelling BY. Harris

Christmas Bazaar by Philatheas Class and Church Women

The Philatheas Class and the Co-Workers of the First Baptist church announce a Christmas Bazaar at Mrs. J. D. Moss home on Saturday December 8. Between 11 a.m. and late afternoon items include dolls for children, ladies aprons, collars, handkerchiefs, pin cushions, blotters, calendars, bags, coat hangers and fancy baskets. Proceeds support church activities.

First Baptist Church J. D. Moss

Song and prayer from Chancellor Barrow at UGA

The Parting Words by Chancellor David C Barrow at the University of Georgia includes a prayer and a hymn. The ad copy promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Balm for chapped hands, noting availability from a local drug company.

David C. Barrow University of Georgia Jesus Our Lord DeWitt

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