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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1906

Page

5

Rev Hill New Pastor Called by Presbyterians

The Presbyterian church elected Rev. B L Hill to succeed Dr J W Walden after a committee recommendation following hearings and a trip to Eufaula Alabama. Hill, 30, a Montgomery native and Southwestern University graduate, has declined other calls and will be welcomed by all denominations in the city.

Hill Eufaula Ala Presbyterian Church J. W. Walden B. L. Hill Hufaula Columbus Newnan Griffin LaGrange

Murderer Harry Strickland Sought After Dillard Killing

Police persist in a nationwide search for Harry Strickland, the man wanted for the shooting of Bob Dillard, who died from his injuries. A warrant for murder hangs over Strickland as authorities pursue him beyond local areas.

Avery Harry Strickland Bob Dillard Dillard Strickland

Barnett Returns from Albany After Brother-in-Law Death

Capt W Barnett came back yesterday from Albany where he was called due to the death of his brother in law L B Wilder. Mrs Barnett remains in Albany with Wilder relatives before returning home. Dr J W Walden preached at Vineville church Macon to large crowds. An ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for eczema in a child and claims a miraculous home cure with multiple bottles, offered by local druggists.

J. W. Barnett Albany L. BP. Wilder Wilder Barnett J. W. Walden Vineville Presbyterian Church Macon H. M Adama Hourietta W.J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Son

New Preacher Praised in Athens Amid Schedule Grievances

Rev J R McCleskey praised by former flock of Social Circle New Era as an excellent minister returning to Clarke county. Athens merchants urge better Georgia and Southern railroad schedules to boost local trade, arguing current trains and timing hurt business and freight revenue.

J. R. McCleskey Oconee St. Methodist Church Athens New Era J. R. McClosky Oconee Street McCloskey Clarke County

Waterman credits Dr King’s New Life Pills for cure

Watertown resident J B Waterman says his daughter, long afflicted with epilepsy, was cured by Dr King’s New Life Pills and has had no attack for over two years. The ad promotes the pills, stores selling them, and a Christmas gift subscription to the Banner.

J. B. Waterman Watertown

Athens Board of Trade to Open Exchange Building

After January 1 the Athens Board of Trade will receive market news at the exchange building now occupied by Randolph & Co. A Tul i and complete service will be given to all members, but no speculation on the floor. Boykin bill futures trading is banned through exchanges and to be enforced by the board managers. Charter names include B. F. Hardeman J. T. Kilpatrick J. W. Chipley Ed. House T. A. Smith and J. F. Rhodes. The exchange will begin year with all market reports flowing.

Athens Board of Trade Randolph & Co Board of Trade Athens B. F. Hardeman J. T. Kilpatrick J. W. Chipley Ed. House T. A. Smith J. F. Rhodes

Gortatowsky to Visit The Colonial Theatre Run

A. C. Gortatowsky leasee of the Colonial spent yesterday in the city on business related to the house. He operates several theatres and during the season remains busy visiting his properties. The remainder of the season promises top attractions on the road and at the Colonial, with theatre goers able to see many fine acts before the season ends.

A. C. Gortatowsky Colonial

Doan's Kidney Pills Praised By Local Citizen

Athens Fire Department member J R Allgood testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved years of kidney pain backache and urinary trouble after doctors warned of diabetes He recommends the remedy to others Also reports an exciting high school basketball game with seniors beating sophomores 5 to 3 and calls for better train schedules from Georgia and Southern roads with local support urged for improvement.

Doan Athens J. R. Allgood Fire Company 2 Athens Fire Department Prince Ave Dean H. R. Palmer & Son the State’ Normal School Normal School YM. C. A

Discovery of new telephone listening method by Mr J Z Hoke

Mr J Z Hoke general agent of Seaboard Air Line and Gainesville Midland Railways reports a remarkable discovery about the telephone. He notes callers hear bits of conversation when the receiver is not at the mouth and suggests placing the receiver on the chest to transmit vibrations from the lungs. Hoke’s friends urge a patent claiming the method could revolutionize how the telephone is used.

J. Z. Hoke Seaboard Air Line Gainesville Midland Railways Athens Seaboard New York Hoke

TOLERATION And a Confederate chapter thanks donors

The Crawford chapter of the Confederacy extends thanks to numerous local merchants for their generosity at a charity event. Special acknowledgment goes to Arnold & Abney and others, with proceeds over a hundred dollars earmarked for the Rabun Gap Industrial School and Winnie Davis Memorial Hall.

B. A. Crawford Crawford Chapter The Confederacy Arnold & Abney G. H. Williamson J. A. Harbin van, Straaten, Costa Davvison-Nicholson Co Brandt, Palmer & Sons McGregor, Webb & Crawford J. 8 King Cleveland Commission Co Lady Baltimore Rabun Gap Winnie Davis B.A.C

Long Tennessee Fight Ends With Arnica Salve Cure

W L Rawls of Bells Tennessee describes twenty year battle with a nasal sore and swelling. He used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve on the sore surface and the swelling faded, never returning. The product is sold for 25 cents at W J Smith & Bros and H R Palmer & Son drugsists.

Tennessee W. L. Rawls Bells, Tenn W. J. Smith & Bros H. R. Palmer & Son Drusists

New Mill at Crawford to Start Operations Soon

The new Millison Braided Cord Mill No. will soon begin operation at Crawford, Ga. Built over months it is among the souths finest till buildings. Machinery is arriving and installation will take several weeks before five thousand spindles begin producing yarn and employing about one hundred hands.

Mallison L. F. Edwards Crawford

News of Markets and Normal School Items

Market notes cover Liverpool Cotton and Chicago Grain with varied open and close figures for months. Port receipts projected. holiday and exam plans noted for the Normal School, including Christmas tree events and society programs.

Chicago New Orleans Houston Galveston

MIGS STOVALLS DEBUT IN AUGUSTA RECEPTION CARD

Cards received in Augusta announce the reception at the Quard s Armory in Savannah where Mr and Mrs Pleasant A Stovall introduce their daughter Miss Lada Stovall. Augusta friends will attend with out of town guests including Miss Mattie Wilton Dubose Mira Anne Barrett Phintsy Miss Boll ing Phintay and Mr Edgeworth Eve Lamkin of Athens.

Augusta Quard’s Armory Savannah Pleasant A. Stovall Lada Stovall Mattie Wilton Dubose Mira Anne Barrett Phintsy Bolling Phintay Edgeworth Eve ‘Lamkin Athens

Athens to host new building company and growth plans

The piece notes Athens will attract a building company supplying gore and homes with store rooms as locals eager to move in. It warns Georgia may face shipwreck in the next general assembly if conservatives do not stay engaged with legislative work. It urges timely Christmas gift planning and office preparations. The Roys ton Record Christmas edition is praised for timely editorials and contributions by prominent citizens.

Athens Gore and Homes General Assembly Georgia Royston Record Dorough Franklin County

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Rev. Hill Liberty Mi H W. Barnett Rev J. R. McClesky Georgia Road Banner Gortatowsky Leggee Colonial Georgia and Southern Mr. J. Z Hoke Library Bulletin Jaws News OF Markets Liverpool Pisseccecesesse Bd Gaa C.reyeapere Sd Gas Csccscerveeseer Tamaly Csusciscerseerse Sisvecccereencasyes S.sceeseese Boots Miss Young Alttoria Literary Society Frank Stanton Mildred Rutherford Literary Society Washington Nancy Hart Migs Stovall Sloan Earl S. Sloan Albany SE Boston Mase Hardeman Phinizy Southers Marile Company Athens Marble Co Thomas and Hoyt Ste Helege Old Foundry Arno Grocery Company Athens, Ga Talbott Lean Columbia Supply Co Columbia, S E. I. Johnson Reosote Wood Preserving Co Whitefield, New Hampshire Atlanta News Terrell
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