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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1907

Page

2

Officers elected by Keystone Chapter Royal Arch Masons

Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons elected officers for the year with J G Trussell as High Priest H B Palmer as King W M Pitman as Scribe W B Law as Captain of the Host C B Stan age as Principal Sojourner T M Forrester as Royal Arch Captain G S Stone as Secretary Y McKie as Treasurer H C Kirk as Master Veil F T Mooneon Piret W C Jordan among the officers. members show strong enthusiasm.

Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons J. G. Trussell H. B. Palmer W. M. Pitman W. B. Law Gojourner Stanage Royal Arch T. M. Forrester Treas Y McKie IH. C. Kirk Veil F. T. Moon W. C. Jordan

Mr M D Browning Nominated for Clarke County Sheriff

The Bauver announces Mr M D Browning as a candidate for Clarke County sheriff to fill the vacancy created by the death of John W Wier. Browning is the son of former sheriff J A Browning, who served over twenty years before his death in 1881 and was succeeded by Wier. Browning has many friends in the county who will support him.

Bauver M. D. Browning Clarke County John W. Wier Or. Browning J. A. Browning Sherif Wier Browning Clarence Y. Wier Sheriff Wier Wier Jbut

Georgia State Veterinary Association Meeting Highlights

Dr T El Jago travels to Aubura Alabama for the Georgia State Veterinary Association annual meeting. A strong program includes papers on serum diagnosis in veterinary medicine and practical topics such as horse plastic operations, tick control, tetanus treatment, and digestive care. Lectures feature speakers from Auburn Augusta Rome Athens and Amerious with translations of German work on torsion of the colon.

T. el Jago Aubura Ala Georgia ‘State Veterinary Association Biktner Auburn J. C. Sahwenck Thomas W. H. Greybill U. S. Bureau of Animal Industry J. H. Oliphant Augusta T. E. Lindsey Rome T. E. Jago Athens Torsio Coll Prof Forseell P. F. Babnser Amerious

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

It explains that digestion improves strength and vitality and promotes better weight gain. The tablets invigorate the stomach and liver, aiding digestion and increasing endurance and a clear head. Price 26 cents with free samples. Sold by several Athens Georgia retailers.

Chamberlain H.R. Palmer & Boos Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning B. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens

Colored man bound over for retailing in federal court

Yesterday morning U S Commissioner J Comer Moore held Pope Milsaps colored of Winder on a retailing charge. Evidence was sufficient to bind him over, and he was held for the next term of the federal court in this city after giving the required bond and being released.

U. 8 J. Comer Moore Pope Milsaps Winder

Voley's Kidney Cure Claims Complete Diabetes Cure

Patient recounts diabetes treatment with Voley's Kidney Cure. After two bottles improvement appeared, five bottles cured the condition, followed by multiple health notes about passing and recovery. The account emphasizes dramatic recovery after the remedy and doctor involvement.

Voley Arene Foley Uatier

Use discretion in dispatching holiday mail and express

During the Christmas rush, the public should pack and prepare parcels carefully to avoid delays and losses. Wrap with strong paper, write the sender's name in the upper left corner, keep registered items separate, and avoid mixing merchandise with printed matter. Include contents only if sending by mail order.

Express Jed

Lawrenceville's Mark D Irwin Declares For Solicitor General

Hon Mark D Irwin of Lawrenceville announces candidacy for solicitor general of the Western circuit subject to Democratic primary. He aligns with the Macon platform and pledges support to its principles. Irwin is a prominent attorney with a large practice and long state involvement. Several rivals loom as a heated campaign is anticipated ahead of the next summer primary.

Mark D. Irwin Lawrenceville Macon Col. Irwin

Crumpton Drunk in Fatal Lavonia Shooting

In Lavonia Georgia on December 18 T M Crumpton who had been drinking shot and killed Irwin Mahoney after Mahoney knocked on his door Crumpton says he feared an intrusion and fired He had recently been jailed for killing a Negro Joe Morrison and was reportedly expecting trouble Mahoney’s family had aided Crumpton's bail in the Morrison case

Lavoenta T. M. Crumpton Irwin Mahony Crumpton Mahoney Joe Morrison Lavonia

Judge Kimsey Moves Residence in Northwestern Circuit

Gainesville welcomes Colonel W A Charters who moved from Dahlonega and Judge J J Kimsey who left Cleveland to reside near Cornelia. The relocations bring both officials closer to the Northwestern circuit courts and attorneys involved in the investigation.

Gainesville W. A. Charters Northwestern Circuit Dahlonega

Athens Odd Fellows Install Lodge

The Athens Odd Fellows Lodge was installed last Saturday after the afternoon train. Acting Grand Master J E Gardner and associates J E Gardner A B Harper J G Trussell B R Pickrell came from Athens to perform the duties with ease and familiarity. Members express lasting obligations to Mr Gardner and his assistants.

Odd Fellows Lodge Athens J. E. Gardner A. B. Harper J. G. Trussell B. R. Pickrell Gardner Ozlethrope Journal

Kinnebrew Enters Race For Unexpired Sheriff Term

Mr. Ben H. Kinnebrew, former deputy sheriff under the late Sheriff Wier, announces his candidacy for the unexpired term. He has support from friends who will work to secure his victory.

Ben H. Kinnebrew Sherif Sherif Wier Kinnebrew

Trammell Declines Clarke County Sheriff Race

A group of Clarke county friends urged Thomas P. Trammell United States deputy marshal to seek the sheriff position left vacant by the death of Sheriff Wier. Trammell thanked supporters but declined to consider running, though many would have backed him.

Thomas P. Trammell United States Clarke County Vicant Wier Trammell Sherhf

Insurance turmoil over tobacco risk in Indiana and Kentucky

Cincinnati reports widespread policy cancellations by Aetna Fire Insurance and other firms amid night rider and arson fears in tobacco districts of Indiana Kentucky and Ohio. Aetna cancels all tobacco policies in southern Indiana and Hopkinsville Kentucky while Royal and others halt many risks. Some sections still take risks but peril remains. ads promote Dr Shoop's Restorative for nervous ailments as a health remedy.

Cincinnati Ohio Indiana Kentucky Aetna Fire Insurance Company Hopkinsville American Tobacco Company American Society of Equity Actna Royal

Not in Race for Clarke County Sheriff

Clarence Y. Wier declines to run for sheriff of Clarke County after widespread urging to succeed his late father. He thanks friends and supporters, noting that others offered to withdraw or back him, and expresses gratitude for the widespread encouragement.

University of Georgia forms H-20 Society

A total abstinence society has been formed at the University of Georgia to be known as the H-20 Society of the University of Georgia. It begins with eighteen students and expects rapid growth to about one hundred members, with some Athens citizens named honorary members. Meetings occur twice monthly to discuss temperance topics and promote the movement.

University of Georgia Athens

Foley's Honey and Tar marketed with false claims

Advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a universal cough remedy sold by druggists. It warns buyers to avoid imitations in yellow packaging claiming the genuine product contains no opiates or harmful drugs and guarantees beneficial results for coughs, colds, and lung troubles.

Foley

Mutual Life Insurance Co of Athens ліobbing stock sale and future leadership

The Mutual Life Insurance Company of Athens, recently chartered, plans a rapid stock sale toward a capital of five hundred thousand dollars. Officers are to be elected later, with John A. Dirwin as chairman and L. H. Pargagon as secretary. The company aims to become a leading U S life insurer. Also notes a testimonial for Dr Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism from N B Langley of Madison Wisconsin, sold by H R Palmer & Sons.

Mutual Life Insurance Company of Athens Cook John A. Dirwin Ia L. H. Pargagon Aliens United States N. B. Langley Madison, Wis H. R. Palmer & Sons

Tracks Extend Along Hancock Avenue To Jackson Street

Work on extending the street railway along Hancock avenue from College avenue to Jackson street is near completion. The new belt line will allow the Seaboard depot car to travel around the belt rather than detouring via the Commercial hotel corner, greatly aiding travelers.

Hancock Avenue College Avenue Jackson Street Seaboard Depot Corrier

Smith Succeeds C. C. Alexander in Georgia Posts

Washington reports Postmaster General Meyer is ill delaying decisions on mid Georgia Postmasters Hattie Gilmer at Toccoa and Mary Melton at Conyers. Senator Clay expects Meyer's return to advocate withdrawing nominations of Scott and McCullum and reappointing Gilmer and Melton as a Christmas gesture. He predicts no confirmation of Scott or McCullum this session and notes Commerce postmaster nominee J. R. Smith is under scrutiny amid discontent with incumbent C. C. Alexander.

Washington, D. C Meyer Grippe Clay Hattie F. Gilmer Mary Mel Toccoa and Conyers Scott and McCullum Sam Scott McCullom McCullum Bell Ninth District J. R. Smith Commerce C. C. Alexander Smith People of Commerce Alexander Citizens of Commerce

Birmingham girl wore stolen clothes to masquerade as boy

Catherine Beaty, 18, of Birmingham, acted as motorman and fireman in Owensboro for a year. She has been arrested on charges of stealing nine outfits. She explained the act by saying she intended to masquerade as a boy to gain employment. She was found wearing the stolen clothes.

Lontaville Catherine Beaty Bimingham Owensboro San

Home Made Happy by Chamberlains Cough Remedy

A mother from Holly Spring North Carolina recounts a two month battle with measles leading to bronchitis in her baby girl. After trying eight stores for a recommended remedy and finding none she tried Chamberlains Cough Remedy and the child recovered. The notice promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe and pleasant and lists local retailers H R Palmer Sons W J Smith Bro L P Canning R C McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.

Chamberlain Geo. W. Spence Holly Spring N. C

Program Arranged For Great Meeting In Lexington

The Southern Educational Association plans its annual session in Lexington Kentucky December 26 to 28. Leaders include President Patterson of the State College of Kentucky and W L Kimball M A Cassidy. The program covers compulsory attendance training library methods and rural and urban schooling with many named educators and institutions across the South.

Southern Educational Association Lexington Kentucky Conference For Education In South Patterson State College of Kentucky W. L. Kimball M. A. Cassidy A. Mynder E. H. Mark Louisville D. D. Johnson State Normal 8. C C. B. Gigson Columbus P. P. Claxton Knoxville Tenn John W. Abercrombie University Ala G. R. Glenn Dah- Jonega Philander Priestly Claxton University of Tennessee Sidney G. Gilbreath Chattanooga R. N. Roark Richmond H. A. Peterson Peabody College Nashville Department of Libraries Virginia State Library H. R. Mellwaine Wm. F. Yost Loulaville Ita Vical Eugene 8. Meard Middleton Mary Hannah John Agnes M. Tuttle Chas Lirlotte Marc Hubbard Muual Department of Child Study United States I Ellerly Chattanooga, Tenn Southern Slahs Mary P. Jones Nashville Tenn Kentucky Stile College Mic Maud Lindsay Sheffield Ala G. Gilbreath Chatsnooga

Progress Made in Two States

Georgia and Alabama industrial index shows seventeen new corporations organized in the past week with minimum capital of 963 500. Investments come from outside the region signaling continued prosperity and growth in Georgia Alabama with major plants expanding in energy mining cement and manufacturing and several new bridges hospitals and water works projects planned or under way across multiple cities including Savannah Dalton Rome Augusta Griffin and Tuscumbia.

Columbus Georgia Alabama Albania Rope and Yarn Mills Samantha Ala Birmingham Porter Talladega Savannah Clyo Cement Dalton Andalusia Rome Ellijiy Nour Jeffferson County Griffin Augusta Tuscumbia Dothan Brunswick Oxford Black Winner River

Also Mentioned on This Page

MD. Browning JAD Georgia State, Veterinary Association Amburs D. Irwin Attoney Office of Solicitor General Mifony Kimnley Cortnelia, Ga Sol'd'or Charsters ODD Fellows Crawford Lodge MB. B. H Kinnebrew Fo J. P. Trammell Shoop Racine W S Jterr C. Y. Wier Race the University Solety Temprance — Organiz Sitive Staris Ant New Life Insurance Company Ginl Castoria DeWitt Mit Bouse Dewitt & CO Chicas, HK
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