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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1908

Page

8

Atlanta & Carolina Railway seeks charter amendments in Georgia

Notice: amendment to the charter seeks extension of the line from Conyers through Newton Walton Oconee Clarke Oglethorpe Wilkes McDuffie Lincoln Columbia and Richmond counties and a city of Atlanta route via various streets. Also requests authority to run through Athens Lexington Wilkes Augusta and other localities. Public court appearances and road duty provisions follow with Clarke County tax and militia district collector appointments listed.

Secretary of State State of Georgia Atlanta & Carolina Railway Conyers Rockdale Newton Walton Oconee Clarke Oglethorpe Wilkes McDuffy Lincoln Columbia Richmond Atlanta Confederate Avenue South Bouleard Glenwood Avenue Grant Logan Hill Martin Rawson Pulliam Garnett Madison Avenue Alabama Glenn Streets Murphy Avenue Monroe Walton County Watkinsville Oconee County Cemetery Thomas ,Mitchell Georgia Clarke County Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues Cald oMcer John B. Gamble Clerk Board Commissioners Roads Athena J. L. Jarrell Buck Branch J. T. Hardemane

Court orders private sale to reinvest in ward Geo Shewell land

In Clarke County Georgia on Feb 22 1908 Judge’s office seeks order for private sale of one fourth undivided interest of ward Geo S Shewell to reinvest. Property at College Ave and Hoyt St Athens fronts College Ave 73 1/2 ft to Hoyt St 146 ft to corner, unproductive interest cited. Guardian Idal Chamberlain cites need for sale.

Georgia Clarke County CIA. Gi! Brandh Shewell College Avenue Hoyt Street City of Athens Coleg, Avenue Idal, Chamberlain Geo Minor A. H L. Hodgson T. J. Bhackelford W. B. Smith Aaron Cohen W. D. Beacham C. N. Hodgson D. W. Meadow Madison Aselgna Enterprise Manufacturing Company Sald’ Company Ito Elgugy Aaid Corporation Petitionera Shackelford & Shackelford E. J. Crawford Court For Ordinary Court House Sald County Phinizy Kbane Thos J. Pons Adilene Jones Clarke Suether Cours

Enterprise Manufacturing Company Charter Application Filed

I E J Crawford Clerk certifies the preceding is a true copy of the application for Charter for the Enterprise Manufacturing Company filed today in the Superior Court clerk's office.

Georgia Clarke County J. Crawford Superior Court Said County Enterprise Manufacturing Company The

Bishop Duncan In Critical Condition In Spartanburg

Bishop W. W. Duncan of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, recently ill with an abscess on his back, remains critically ill in Spartanburg D C. His condition worsened tonight and none of his family have left the bedside. doctors fear recovery is unlikely after a year of declining health.

Spartanburg, D. C W. W. Duncan Methodist Episcopal Church South

Progress of two states in industrial construction

The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports a Spring surge in construction across both states. New waterworks and electric plants, city halls, church buildings, bridges, roads, and schools are planned or under way, with mills, factories, and rail expansions noted in multiple cities including Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Albany, Valdosta, and Gadsden.

Columbus Alabama Georgia Birmingham Ala UK Ac Sylvester Titton Albany Woodlawn Ala University of Alabama At Tuscaloosa Alabama Polytechnic Testitute Auburn Ensley Valdosta Notasulga Cordele Lanett Jefferson County Gadsden Man, Ga Anniston Whigham Fee Cuthbert Bessemer Elberta Jasper Alan Americus

Senator Clay Improves but Secluded by Illness

Washington February 19 Senator Clay remains confined to his room with a lingering stomach illness and grip. He also endures a painful abscessed tooth while doctors monitor his condition and predict several more days of confinement.

Washington, D. C Senator Clay Sen!ator

May Interest You Kidney Cure Advertisement

This advertisement promotes Fo ley's Kidney Cure claiming it stops irregularities and cures kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medical help. The copy emphasizes universal appeal and medicine for kidney issues with promotional language.

Foley Kiper

Tribute to Speaker Cannon Marks 30th Speech Anniversary

Washington February 19 Thirty four years ago yesterday Speaker Cannon delivered his first speech to the house. Mr Boutell of New Hampshire praised Cannon describing his influence and the long list of notable colleagues who admired him. The scene included loud applause as Congress honored the veteran legislator and he prepared to answer with a light remark before continuing pension business.

Washington Cannan Boutell Cannon Mr. Cannon Congress Goutell House New Hampshire Calloway

Hartwell Grocery Store Fire Damages Buildings and Stock

Hartwell Georgia February 19. The grocery store of J R Stephens and son burned Sunday night with about $2000 in stock. The building belonged to J E Dendy of Seneca South Carolina, with about $3000 loss and 1500 insurance. Adjacent buildings suffered as the Vickers dry goods stock was moved to safety. Vickers Bros. have reopened in their store. The piece mentions a local medicine endorsement and unrelated ad copy about Foley’s Honey and Tar.

Hartwell J. R. Stephens & Gon J. E .Dendy Seneca 8. C Linder J. W. Williams Williams

Southern Cotton Association Opens Dallas Session

Dallas hosts the Southern Cotton Association as over five thousand delegates meet at the Fair Grounds Auditorium. President Harvie Jordan outlines goals of warehousing financing and marketing, with speakers from Texas Florida Georgia and several states. The two day meeting will tackle credit systems crop diversification and legal reforms to assure legitimate trading in cotton markets.

Dallas Texas South Southern Cotton Association Fair Grounds Harvie Jordan Georgia Florida North South Carolina Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee Arkansas N. D. North United States Census Bureau R. T. Milner Agriculture Texan W. R. Dodson State Experiment Station Baton Rouge John L. Spurlin Hamilton W. D. Nesbit Birmingham Ala E. D. Smith Lynchburg 8. C John D

Simple remedy for la grippe coughs

An old advice note warns la grippe coughs may develop into pneumonia and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe remedy that stops the cough while healing the lungs. It claims the genuine product has no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package, urging against substitutes.

Memphis, Tenn Times Foley Ragatste

Large sales at North Augusta Dispensary spark dry town doubt

North Augusta dispensary January report shows high liquor deliveries despite prohibition. About a quarter million drinks crossed the North Augusta bridge into Augusta in January, with dispensary receipts of 16 971 40 and expenses of 1 210 70. Aiken’s outlay was 7 507 49 with 501 50 cost. Foley’s Honey and Tar ad touts purity under the Pure Food law and safe use.

North Augusta Augusta Aiken

Assaults Rise Near Augusta In Rural Georgia

In the past two months Augusta area reports a spate of attempted assaults. A 15 year old girl, Bertie May Besinger, was attacked near Dan Bowles place on Savannah road while returning home with a neighbor child. The assailant, a burly black man, fled into the woods as farm hands arrived. Bloodhounds were dispatched by Sheriff Clark, but the fugitive remained at large by nightfall.

Augusta Cawley Bear Bath Bertie May Besinger Dan Bowles Place Savannah Road Besinger Clark

Skin Disease of Twenty Years Stand Cured

Mrs. Fannie Grn of Trey reports her twenty year skin disease cured by Chamberlain's Salve after failing with doctors. Two boxes cured her face. Salve sold by Hl. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co. Athens Ga.

Chamberlain E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens, Ga

Mysterious shooting case roils Augusta district

In Augusta Georgia on a Saturday night Jesse Norris a white man was shot in the Harrisburg district. Initial reports claimed Norris acted as a peace maker leading to the accidental shooting. Three men Jim Randall Grover Candle and Henry Narvyell were arrested then released after Norris allegedly said he shot himself by accident. Norris remained in precarious condition with slim chances of recovery.

Jesse Norris Augusta Harrisburg Norris Jim Randall Grover Grover Candle Henry Narvyell Norria Yesterdyfternoon

Neighborhood Favorite Electric Bitters Endorsed

Mrs E D Charles of Harpor Me praises Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite for quick relief from dyspepsia nervous debility and other ailments. The tonic, described as a thorough blood purifier and spring medicine, is sold with guarantee at W J Smith Bro and H R Palmer Sons drug stores.

E. D. Charles Harpor Electric Bitters W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

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Paw J. Tribtle Clarke Superior Court C. H. Brand Superior Court of Western Circuit of Reaney’s W. T. Leater Gandy Creek J. F. Sudroth Bradberry’s Disteet A. T. Hale R. Brandt's Watch Sale New York City R. Brandt Clayton Street W. A. Phillips T. F. Trible Princeton M. L. Dunaway Chirke County RE. J. Crawford Clarker County Bey McManus Minor W. Brown Mo W. Brown W. L. McManus Thia S. B. Wingfield, Sr Walter Mar Louise Henedict Boowingfield, Sr L. Hull, Addilaistratoe of Astilene Jones Georgia- Clirke County Mare Said A. L. Ry Jack Scott S Dth Peter Neely I. Davin Win Tiller Agt Mary BK. Tiller H. H. Linton Clarke C Unity Levy Fifa Robp. Woead L. C Walter BE. Jackson Duncan Ely Metiel Brothers Warren Street New York Weil Senator Clay i Srocery
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