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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1905

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Peabody Named New President of Mutual Life

New York Dec. 13 Charles A Peabody was elected president of the Mutual Life Insurance Co to fill the vacancy caused by Richard A McCurdy's resignation He will take office January 1 replacing Frederick Cromwell as temporary president Peabody will be paid 50000 annually while McCurdy earned 150000 a year The board also adopted thanks to Cromwell and nominated successors for two trustee posts with decisions deferred.

New York Charles A. Peabody The Mutual Life Insurance Co Board of Trustes Peabody Mutual Life Ingurance Co Richard A. McCurdy Mlindlg Central Union Pacific Delaware and Hudson Railroad Co British American Insurance Co Frederick Cromwell

Mr Erwin Vonderau to Return Home

Mr Erwin H L Vonderau will return from Havana Cuba where he has worked as Coca Cola Company agent. He plans to visit for Christmas with his father W P Vonderau and notes southern Cuba travel quarantines delayed his return. The piece urges Chamber of Commerce to expand membership for local business interests.

Erwin HL. Vonderau Havana Cuba Coca Cola Company Atlanta Vonderau W. Pp. Vonderau New York

Lindsay Named Again for Place

Atlanta Georgia December 13 Captain John W Lindsey of Wilkinson County was yesterday reappointed by Governor Terrell as pension commissioner for a term of three years from December 6 1905. This marks his third term and the start of six more years in the job. Several candidates withdrew, leaving Lindsey the favored choice due to his energy and familiarity with duties. He has generally satisfied the state with his administration amid statutory constraints and occasional conflicts.

Atlanta John W. Lindsey Wilkinson County Terrell Captain Lindsey Lindsey Jawa

Italian Woman Sentenced to Hang for Killing Suitor

Hackensack N J Dec 13 Antoinette Tolla an Italian woman with two children was sentenced to be hanged on January 12 for shooting Joseph Santa who tried to win her from her husband at Kingsland last March She fired five times from a revolver Rossa another Italian was set to hang the same day for killing Demetrio Dinofrio at Lodi.

Croup Remedy Adverts Prompt Immediate Use

A booster note urges immediate action at first croup symptoms. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy is recommended to prevent the attack when given promptly. The product is described as safe and pleasant to take and is sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro. in Athens.

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens W. J. Smith & Bro King of B. G. Case Canton Center Conn U. S Croup

Chamber of Commerce Endorses Railroad Petition in Athens

An enthusiastic chamber meeting at city hall endorsed Gainesville Midland Railroad and Sea Board Air Line Railway Company plans to build large modern freight terminals in Athens. John D. Moss chaired a unanimous resolution urging council approval and a standing committee to assist, with a public committee named to present the petition.

Gainesville Chamber of Commerce John D. Moss Gainesville Midland Railroad Seaboard Air Line Railway Company Michael Cauncil Messrs C. B. Griffith E. H. Dorsey M. C. Nicholson H. R. Palmer O. H.arnold A. H. Talmadge D. P. Haselton T. 8. Mell J. “. Caribera A. H. Hodgeon W. C. Weatherford E. J. Bondurant Foundry Street Gainesville Midland H. H. Dean Dean Alderman O'Farrell Alderman Rows Alderman Vonderall J. D. Moss BE. H. Dorsey M. G. Nicholson H. R

Of Interest to Mothers on Foley's Honey and Tar

A health notice urges mothers to stock Foley's Honey and Tar to combat croup in children. It cites a San Francisco testimonial from Mrs. George H. Picket describing rapid relief after one dose, claiming safety and lack of opiates, and notes it is sold by all dealers.

Foley George H. Picket San Francisco Cal

Freshmen deny guilt in vandalism at University of Georgia

The class of 1909 at the University of Georgia passes resolutions disavowing any responsibility for the December vandalism on the Normal School and University buildings. They condemn the act, protest the imputations, and affirm their class’s opposition to such conduct, led by President Dwight L. Rogers.

University of Georgia Normal School State Normal College Dwight L. Rogers

BeRTO Man Ed Smith Sentenced for Vagrancy

Yesterday Judge Cobb sent Ed Smith, a BeRTO man, to the chain gang for twelve months on the charge of vagrancy. He was found dying near the Seaboard depot and several articles such as valises and overcoats were missing. A warrant for stealing was sworn, but not proven. the vagrancy sentence stands while the other charge remains pending.

Cobb Berto Ed Smith Chainpang Smith Seaboard

Georgia room relics reflect Civil War era unrest

The Georgia room received relics and books including a memorial copy of Gordon Reminiscences, Life In Dixie during the War by Mary Gay, Naval Records, and Civil War memorabilia. A sword and silver medal linked to Lieut Conner and Commander Tattnall were displayed, with A D Cs seeking more records from Georgia papers and a note of thanks to Mrs. Rounceval.

Georgia John B. Gordon Atlanta Dixie Mary Gay Decatur U. S Paul Semmes Gettysburg G. C. Conner Macon Conner Clapton Richmond Tattnall Hampstead England A. D. Cs Rounceval Katherine C. Stiles

Angier to Get GED Bell's Place Angier to Get GED

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 13. It is almost certain President Roosevelt will name former District Attorney E. A. Angier within days to be DA and Carter Tate will succeed him as first assistant. Tate favors the plan and Angier's Atlanta friends pressed for the move. Angier would fill the vacancy left by George Bell who resigned. salaries are 2260 and 5000 respectively.

Atlanta Roosevelt E. A. Angier Carter Tate Angier Blue Ridge Tuesaday Washington A. K. and George Bell

Peruna Endorsed by City Health Clerk in Jacksonville

C D Taylor, longtime Clerk of the City Board of Health, Jacksonville, commends Peruna as an effective family medicine for the health of the poor and general citizenry. He cites improvements in catarrh, lungs, and stomach, and endorses the remedy as honest and reliable. Address Dr A B Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio for more information.

C. D. Taylor City Board of Health Jacksonville Fla O. D. Taylor A. B. Hartman The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

Hearst Loses Out In His Contest in Albany

The New York Court of Appeals upholds Mayor McClellan's camp and denies Hearst and allies. It rules courts lack power to force opening ballot boxes or recounts via mandamus. The decision concerns the November 7 election for mayor and related posts in New York City, in a five to two division.

Albany N. Y Court of Appeals New York George B. McClellan William Randolph Hearst Municipal Ownership League Parker Mandamus Board of Aldermen New York County Hearst New York City

Governor Terrell Appoints Supreme Bench Members

Governor Terrell is praised for making satisfactory appointments to positions on the supreme bench.

Terrell Supreme Bench

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Kkokoo John C. Wise Navy Mutual Lif Insurance Company of Board of Trustees Mr. Cromwell Rafua W. Peckham Mimory McClintock Elihu Root Erwin Vonderau Lindsay New Railroad Confederate Museum Mutual Live Star Talmadge Building Sk Insurance Co. of Athens, Georgia Geo Bwyler Me Stephenso Wilson T Manazored & Bhack Attorn Holman Cartthers Deadwyler, Jr E. M. M. Stephenson W. T. Dreger B. B. Harris Ged Bell MR. C. D. Taylor Clerk Board OF Health Petu-Na Supreme Court of New York McClellan Cullen Gray O'Brien Haight and Werner Bartlett Vann State University J. S. Stewart Gridiams
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