Industrial boom noted in Georgia and Alabama progress
The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports stronger activity in the past week with new corporations, large investments by United States Steel at Enyley Alabama, and plans for mills bottling plants and rail lines. Projects include a water-power company at Jesup Georgia and a Cairo Georgia tub project, plus multiple construction ventures across both states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Georgia
Alabama
United States Steel Corporation
Enaley
Ala
Birmingham
Jesup
Macon
Prattville
Huntsville
Boiiery
Rockmart
Sylacauga
Cairo
Turpenine Distillery
Havana
Fla
Montgomery
Brimawick
Gadsden
Hawkinsville
Ensley
Sparta
Bainbridge
Geneva
Jefferson Counties
Savannah
Ben Hill County
Americus
Child's Life Saved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs John Engleheardt of Gera Michigan recounts using Chamberlains Cough Remedy during her two year old daughters bout with croup. She says the medicine saved her child and notes another child was cured similarly. It is sold by multiple local druggists such as H R Palmer Sons Warren J Smith Bro L P Canning and others in Athens Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
John Engleheardt
Gera
Mich
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
EB. C. McEvoy
Grr Drug Co
Athens, Ga
National Live Stock Association of Canada Convenes
Ottawa hosts the second convention drawing delegates from Maritime Provinces to British Columbia. The three day meeting will cover export and inter provincial trade in livestock, transportation roles, entry of pure bred stock from the United States, livestock health, and stallion hiring premiums. Speakers include G Matthews Alberta Siston Regina Ross Charlottetown Greig Winnipeg Hopkins Ottawa Logan Victoria BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
National Live Stock Association of Canada
Maritime Provinces
British Columbia
Dominion
United States
BR. G. Matthews
Alberta
Robert Siston
Regina
Theodore Ross
Charlottetown
George H. Greig
Winonipeg
A. G. Hopkins
F. M. Logan
Victoria
B. Cc
Ley's Kidney Cure Promises Relief From Kidney Trouble
An advertisement claims Leys Kidney Cure can stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder troubles not beyond the reach of medicine, urging readers to try the remedy without mentioning doses or clinical evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Plant location eyed for Atlanta and Carolina railroad
The backers of the Atlanta and Carolina railroad say the central power plant will be built in Athens as a midway station between Atlanta and Augusta. The initial plant will be steam powered with future water power plans to run trains, bringing a large investment and many jobs to Athens, with installation expected within a year.
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Atlanta & Carolina Railway
Athens
Atlanta and Carolina
Atlanta
Augusta
Veterans plan six to eight personal war recollections
The Ladies Memorial Association considers changing Memorial Day to a program where selected veterans recount personal war incidents in their own words, interspersed with Confederate songs. Athens hosts many veterans with notable experiences, making the proposed event seemingly delightful and entertaining.
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Ladies Memorial Association
Athens
Knight to Deliver Georgia Commencement Oration
Rev Lucian L Knight of the class of 1888 has accepted the Alumni Society invitation to deliver the commencement oration. He has been on San Catalina Island working on Reminiscences of Famous Georgians and will return in June for his class reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Society
Lucian L. Knight
University of Georgia
Primary elections likely in Georgia counties for state offices
The piece notes an early Georgia primary for state officers, with Clarke county possibly voting for a representative and McMahan expected to seek reelection. It also discusses the 30th senatorial district centered in Oglethorpe county, potential race between Cornelius A. Stevens and Nat. D. Arnold, and that the next senator will come from Clarke or Madison counties based on this year’s convention.
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Georgia
McMahan
Clarke County
Oglethorpe County
Cornelius A. Stevens
Nat. D. Arnold
Clarke
Madison
Georgia National Guard Inspection Dates Listed
Adjutant General A J Scott publicizes inspection dates for Georgian National Guard units. General W G Obear to conduct state inspections with a War Department officer, starting February 24 in Atlanta and ending April 24 in Columbus. One officer expected. multiple dates by city indicate separate commands.
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Scott
National Guard of Georgia
Atlanta, Ga
A. J. Scott
W. G. Obear
United States War Department
Department of the Gulf
Fifth Infantry
Atlanta
Columbus
of Jdates
Cedartown
Lindale
Marietta
Monroe
Winder
Athens
Elberton
Gainesville
Forsyth
Macon
Jackson
Milledgeville
Tennille
Augasia
Waynesboro
Guyton
Savannah
McIntosh
Ludowick
Brunswick
Waycross
Fitzgerald
Valdosta
Thomasville
Albany
Americus
Perry
Hyomei Offered With Refund Promise for Catarrh Relief
Athens druggists H. R. Palmer & Sona promote Hyomel as a cure for catarrh symptoms including nasal blockage and bad breath. The offer guarantees a refund if customers are not satisfied, with a complete Hyomei outfit priced at 1.00 and claims of quick relief and germ destruction.
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Athens
H.R. Pamer & Sona
H. R. Palmer & Sona
Hyomei
Kodo! Digestive Preparation Judgment in Old Adclaim
A vintage advertisement touts Kodo! as a scientific vegetable acid preparation with natural digestive enzymes. It claims each dose can digest over 2,000 grains of food, praising its bold efficacy for smart drug users.
Augusta Terms of Franchise Granted to Atlanta and Carolina
Augusta Georgia February 6. Under the franchise terms the Atlanta and Carolina Construction Co must be in actual operation on Augusta streets two years from February 3, 1908. Start work to prepare for tracks poles and wires within one year. Annual franchise tax of 1666.66. Route from Atlanta to Augusta via Athens surveys progressing. Through trolley link from Columbia South Carolina to Georgia capital with freight and passenger service and modern equipment. Main power house likely at Athens initially steam then hydro.
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Augusta
Atlanta and Carolina Construction Company
Atlanta
Athens
Lithonia
Georgia Railroad
Con Jyers
High Shoals
Lexington
Washington
Wheelers
Turknett Springs Road
Marbury Street
Marbury
Hroad Street
Augusta Railway and Electric Company
Augusta and Aiken
Columbia
8. C
South Carolina
Georgia
Traia
Augusta-Atlanta
Matthews
Edwards Files Candidacy for Reelection in First District
Savannah February 5 Congressman C. G. Edwards announces his bid for reelection citing many urging requests. Competing names include W. W. Sheppard E. K. Overstreet William Clifton and possibly J. Randolph Anderson. An editorial card also advertises Dr. Shoop’s Catarrh Remedy with mail offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
C. G. Edwards
W. W. Sheppard
Chatham
E. K. Overstreet
Screven
William Clifton
McIntosh
J. Randolph Anderson
Masked Riders Torch Tobacco Plant in Kentucky
February 5 report from Salem Kentucky describes two hundred masked riders torching Bennett’s tobacco warehouse and distillery in Dycusburg. Loss around 40000 dollars. They attacked foreman William Groves home, capturing and whipping him, and tied Henry Bennett to a tree and whipped him.
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Salem
Dycusburg
Bennett
Kuttawa
Eddyville
Lyon County
Wiliam Groves
Henry Bennett
Bennett Bros
Tle
Bennett Tres
Browers
Groves
Myon
Federal Court Opens Session in Augusta
Federal court reconvened in Augusta with Judge Emory Speer presiding. The grand jury was organized, Geo. R. Stearns serving as foreman and Wm. M. Benton as secretary. Judge Speer's charge drew comment as several civil cases and bankruptcy matters were disposed of.
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Federal Court
Augusta
Emory Speer
Federal Grand Jury
Geo. R. Stearns
Wm. M. Benton
Florida State Fair Opens With Gala Tampa Welcome
Tampa marks the opening of the Florida state fair with flags bunting and a large crowd. Governor Broward and exhibition president Brown presided at the ceremony as counties display agricultural and educational exhibits. An immigration conference with German and Italian ambassadors and several athletic events are planned for the fair.
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Tampa
Fla
N. B. Broward
T. J. L. Brown
Funeral of Miss Harriet Morris at Oconee Street Church
Yesterday at ten o clock a funeral was held for Miss Harriet Morris who died after a brief illness. The service at Oconee Street Methodist Church featured a pallbearer line, hymns, prayers by Rev A J Sears and Rev Luke G Johnson, and a sermon by Mr Johnson. The casket was taken to Cherokee Corner for interment in a large crowd of mourners.
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Oconee Street Methodist Church
Harriet Morris
Messrs
G. E. Stone
J. H. Dorsey
J. ¥. Dunaway
Vincent Matthews
C. F. Bailey
Oconee Street Church
Luke G. Johnson
A. J. Sears
What to Do When Billous
Advice column promotes Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse the stomach regulate the liver and bowels. Recommends trying it with a 25 cent price and free samples at local druggists including H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy and Orr Drug Co in Athens Ga.
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Billous
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
E. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Athens
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
Divorce Granted to the Countess Yarmouth in English Court
The countess of Yarmouth, formerly Miss Alice Thaw of Pittsburg, was granted divorce from the earl by Sir Birwell Barnes in chancery court. The earl did not contest, and the divorce was granted by default after a prearranged settlement. The action coincides with parallels to the Harry Thaw case, and reports suggest a substantial financial arrangement for the countess.
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London
Countess of
Yarmouth
Alice Thaw
Pittsburg
Birwell Barnes
Chancery Court
Eatra
England
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Harry
Countess of Yarmounth
Resolution adopts train tour to showcase Georgia cotton seed products
The Georgia Cotton Seed Crushers Association in Atlanta unanimously approves Prof. A M Soule of the Georgia College of Agriculture organizing a special train tour to cities and towns to display Georgia cotton seed products and discuss farming interests. The group pledges support to ensure the venture succeeds for the college and Georgia farmers.
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Georgia Cotton Seed Crushers Association
Atlanta
A. M. Soule
Dent
Georgia College of Agriculture
Georgia
Soule
Georgia Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association
Prof
State college education train to tour farms with literature
The educational train will stop at many stations where lectures are delivered by top experts. Circulars containing the lecture substance will be provided to farmers to study at home after the train leaves. Over three hundred thousand circulars have been printed to reach most farmers. Lecturers include President Sonle Prof. M. P. Jarnigan Prof. J. M. Reade State Entomologist Worsham and Chancellor Barrow with outside specialists joining for various topics.
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State College of Agriculture
Sonle
M. P. Jarnigan
J. M. Reade
Worsham
Barrow
Jstain
Foster enters race for Georgia prison commissioner
Captain K R Foster announces candidacy for the Georgia prison commission subject to the Democratic primary. He cites four years as superintendent of the state prison farm and pledges to improve the penitentiary system. Foster, a Confederate veteran, now runs a wholesale grocery business in Milledgeville after resigning the superintendent post.
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Oster
Milledgeville
K. R. Foster
Thomas Eason
Board of Prison Seamissteners
Foster
State House
Georgia
Captain Foster
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Wis
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