Clarke County Board Opens 1910 Session Chooses Hodgson Chairman
Clarke county commissioners met in the county clerk office and selected J M Hodgson as chairman for the year. Incumbent John B Gamble was reelected county clerk. A road embankment modification was referred to Commissioner Holman. The board will study legal costs for criminal convictions and awarded monthly supplies to Webb Crawford. Nanully named for arbitration on J A Sheets damage claim. University of Georgia athletic field aid thanked. county road tour to assess progress planned. Clarke county praised for fine roads and aims to maintain high standards.
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John Gamble
Board of Commissioners
Clarke County
J. M. Hodgson
John B. Gamble
Roy M. Stuckland
Gamble
Thad
W. C. Orr
Holman
J. F. Foster
Webb & Crawford
W. A. Nunnally
J. A. Sheets
Prudential Comfarties
University of Georgia
George Washington Memorial Association launches national fund drive
New York Jan 4 Veterans of blue and gray and thousands of Washington descendants join the George Washington Memorial Association. The group plans a 2 800 000 memorial hall in Washington to house relics and serve as a rallying ground for patriotic societies and learned bodies. Mrs Dimock leads appeals with wide support from women’s clubs and individual Americans including children paying dimes for bricks.
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New York
George Washington Memorial Association
Grand Army of the Republic
United Confederate Veterans
Daughters of the American
Washington
Henry F. DiDmock
East 60Th Street
Women's Patriotic Societies
George Washington Memorial Hall
Cough Remedy Ad Advice From Early 20th Century Local Drugstore
A street remark about a terrible cough leads to an ad style pitch for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The message warns cough syrups only palliate and urges early treatment to prevent further illness, citing Vind H R Palmer Druggists Athens Georgia as seller.
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H. R. Palmer
Sona
Athens
Chamberlain
Wool Growers National Convention Opens in Ogden
Ogden Utah Jan 4 The advance guard of delegates has arrived for the National Wool Growers Association annual convention to be held here all week Secretary George B Walker expects record attendance near 1500 delegates with large contingents from Ohio Wyoming Idaho Montana Nevada and Oregon Public lands and the wool tariff will be the main topics with governors and other prominent speakers among the delegates.
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Ogden
Utah
National
Wool Growers’ Association
George
Walker
Ohio
Wyoming
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Oregon
State Tax Board Meeting Opens in Indianapolis
The Indiana state board of tax commissioners began its annual meeting at the statehouse in Indianapolis on January 4, with John W. McCardle presiding. Governor Marshal, John E. Lamb of Terre Haute, and others delivered opening addresses as sessions continued into the next day.
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State Tax Board
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners
Statehouse
John W. Mc.Cardle
Marshal
John E. Lamb
Terre Haute
Hearing Opens in Famous Alabama Railroad Rate Case
Louisville Ky Jan 4 Testimony began in the Alabama railroad rate dispute with officer witnesses from Louisville and Nashville as part of a three year old action challenging two and a half cent passenger fares per mile and reduced freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louiaville
Alabama
Louisville and Nashville
Wretched Piles Ended by Arnica Salve Claim
Will A. Marsh of Siler City North Carolina describes suffering from piles until using Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He reports rapid relief from burns boils ulcers fever sores eczema cuts and chapped hands. Available for 26 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will A. Marsh
Siler City
N.C
W. J. Smith & Bro .H. RK. Palmer & Sons
Presiding Elder Pierce to Move into New Parsonage
Rev. W. L. Pierce and family prepare to relocate into a newly completed district parsonage in Athena. The elegant $7,000 home is nearing completion, matching the central city standards of the Alatrict district served by Pierce in Athena.
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Pierce
W. L. Pierce
Methodists of
Athena
Alatrict
Hey
Big Du Pont Divorce Trial Promises Public Family Scrutiny
Wilmington January report on the anticipated slander suit of Alfred J. Du Pont against Elizabeth Canby Bradford Du Pont. The case could expose long running Du Pont family feuds and may pull into court many relatives and factions. Wizard Saulsbury serves as counsel for the defendant, signaling high stakes and sensational disclosures in a local Supreme Court proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Delaware
du Pont
du Ponts
Saulsbury
Willard Saulsbury
May du Pont
William du Pont
Dakota
Wiliam du Pont
Henry du Pont
Henry A. du Pont
United States
Victor du Pont
May
Wan
William
Saulabury
H. Ashton Henry
Trinity Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
Coleman
Switzerland
Saulsburys
Elizabeth Canby Bradford du Pont
Bessie G. du Pont
Alfred J. du Pont
Alfred L du Pont
Itag
Battleship Michigan Commissioned at League Island Yard
Philadelphia January 4. A crowd gathered at the League Island navy yard to witness the placing in commission of the battleship Michigan. Captain N B Usher assumed command as the ship fired a salute and its pennant rose. The Michigan features four 12 inch turrets, offset masts, and heavy armor. Displacement 16 000 tons, armament includes eight 12 inch guns, twenty two 6 inch guns, sixteen rapid fire guns, two submerged torpedo tubes. engines rated at 14 000 horsepower each.
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Philadelphia
League Island Navy Yard
Michigan
N. B. Usher
Usher
D. F. Sellers
Asher
United States Navy
Relief for Rheumatism praised by Lawton resident
George W Koona of Lawton Michigan reports Dr Detehon's Relief for Rheumatism greatly helped his wife who could not lift her hand or foot and required lifting for two months. He cites rapid improvement from use, noting she rose on Wednesday and dressed herself for breakfast. Pharmacist L P Canning of Clayton and Jackson Streets provided the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Koona
Lawton
Michinya
Detehon
L. P. Canning
Drugwist
Cor, Clayton and Jackson Sts
Conspiracy Charge Placed On Allen Family in Wisconsin
Madison January 4. Philip Allen Jr Ada Jackson and Guy Roe were arraigned for a preliminary hearing on conspiring to conceal Allen Jr s property from the government. Allen a former chief officer of the First National Bank of Mineral Point who aided its wrecking was sentenced to ten years in prison.
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Madison, Wis
Philip Allen, Jr
Ada Jackson
Chicago
Guy Roe
Winona
Minn
Allen
First National Bank of Mineral Point
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a potent aid for weakness energy gloom and vitality. It claims strong effects and immediate action with no gentle tone and notes they are sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Lauder to Perform at Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City Utah January 4 Harry Lauder the famous Scottish comedian arrives tomorrow en route to the Pacific coast to stage a performance in the Mormon Temple It marks the first secular use of the temple auditorium and the church approves the large choir to accompany Lauder Some critics object to factory whistles accompanying the show.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Harry Lauder
Pacific Coast
Latter Day Sainte
Lauder
Athens
Snow Stagnation and Tamany Trials in New York
New York reports a city paralyzed by record snow in 1909 with traffic blocked and slush flooding streets. Tamany leaders face defeats with Tim Sullivan and Tom Foley ill, while Morgan's clout grows as Wall Street predicts trusts. Madison Square Garden becomes a barnyard as farmyard attractions lure crowds away from offices.
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New York
Manhattan Island
John Kelly
Big Tim
Sullivan Efeken
Little Tim
Big Tom" Foley
Tammany
Dan” Fann
Little Tim" Sullivan
wDi
Wall Street
Colling
Rock Island
Madison Square Garden
Many from States Invading Canada
Winnipeg reports 1909 bank deposits in Western Canada rose 30 percent due to abundant crops and 100000 new American settlers bringing cash and property. Col. A D Davidson predicts 125000 American immigrants in 1910 as 3000 agents in US recruit settlers, with 1500 more to join. A Come to Canada expo is planned to counter a recent Why Go to Canada event in Chicago, with displays of western provinces' products.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
United States
A. D. Davidson
Canadian Northern Railway
Stratetic
Illinois
Chicago
Saved At Deaths Door Murray Ayers Recovers With Bitters
Murray W Ayers of Tranelt Bridge New York was near death from virulent liver trouble and severe weight loss. He credits Electric Bitters with saving his life restoring 40 pounds and strength. Sold by Soc at W J Smith Bro H R Palmer Sons for stomach liver and kidney complaints.
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Murray W. Ayers
Tranelt Bridge
N. Y
Supreme
W. J. Smith & Bro
H.R Palmer & Sons
Rhode Island Governor Pothier Begins Second Term
Jas Aram J Pothier entered upon his second term as governor of Rhodesland in Providence Rhode Island. The inauguration occurred in the senate chamber of the capitol with both legislative branches and many spectators present. Secretary Parker presided for the absent ill Lieutenant Governor Dennis.
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Providence
R. 1
Jas
Aram J. Pothier
Rhodesland
Senate
Parker
Dennis
Our Town Drugglars Peddle Painkillers Despite Hard Times
A local druggists’ group claims criminals sell painkillers during hard times, with customers paying a “quarter” for bottles. They urge securing genuine 25c 35c and 50c bottles to avoid fakes.
Race for Solicitor General Northeastern Circuit Opens
The race for solicitor general of the Northeastern circuit of Georgia begins with formal notices from Col. Robert McMillan of Clarkesville and Col. Wiltford B. Sloan of Gainesville. Col. F. M. Johnson of Gainesville withdraws, Col. B. P. Gaillard contemplates but may withdraw, and Col. J. G. Collins has not decided. Hob McMilkin is noted, with his father once elected to Congress before his death. Sloan built a legal practice after starting as a carpenter and served as Hall County representative.
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Georgia
Robert McMillan
Clarkesville
Wiltford B. Sloan
Gainesville
F. M. Johnson
B. P. Gaillard
Prof. Gaillard
N. G. A. College
Dablonegs
Col
Boyd
J. G. Collins
Hay
Habertham
Hall
Hob McMilkin
Col. Sloan
New Life Pills Linked to Health Claims In Ad Copy
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills for constipation biliousness dyspepsia indigestion liver and kidney problems and bowel disorders claiming they are easy sure and health building. The piece lists W J Smith Bre H R Palmer Sons and mentions misnamed donors and charity notes.
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Hfe
Dr King
W. J. Smith
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Record month for December alcohol prescriptions hits ninety seven
December prescriptions total ninety seven in the office of Ordinary Wingfield setting a new monthly high and about fifteen above the prior month. The list names physicians and drug stores linked to the prescriptions including Power Drug Co Palmer & Sons Drug Co Warren J Smith & Bros and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingfield
Power Drug Co
Palmer & Sons Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bros
B.C. McEvoy
G. P. Canning
Eee
Wee Veer
Midnight doctors invade the patient’s wary domain
The text depicts a doctor’s reluctant departure from his bed, describing the midnight doctors as unwelcome visitors. It hints at a sarcastic curse toward the Web and promotes keeping a 35c bottle of Perry Datis’ Painkiller in the house to tempt the doctor to stay in bed.
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Perry Datis
Archbishops Anniversary Marks Ryan’s Long Service
Philadelphia observes the twenty fifth anniversary of the pallium for Archbishop Patrick J Ryan amid greetings. The 80 year old prelate remains active and healthy as he nears a new decade in the Roman Catholic hierarchy. A coughs and cold advisory promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a grip remedy. Cotton yarn spinners meet in Charlotte to discuss market conditions and pricing. Georgia farm lands are touted as a strong investment.
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Philadelphia
Patrick J. Ryan
America
Charlotte
N. C
South
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Gotham
Morgan
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Rhode Island
W. B. Sloan and
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Alconol
W. W. Rich
J. H. Bider
T. W. Colle
Geo. Little
L. H. Crow
R. P. Sorrells
J. C. Holliday
I. H. Goss
W. T. Hamilton
W. M. Burckhalter
M. T. Mathews
J. P. Proctor
M. A. Born
J. P. Autrey
H. N. Fullilove
C. Benedict
J. C. McKinney
A. C. Holliday
C. Elder
W. B. Conway
Archbishop Patrick J. Ryan
Pine Valley
Miss
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Talmage Hardware Company
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