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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1909

Page

2

Mrs E E McEntire Dies in Carnesville at 11 P M

Mrs E E McEntire mother of Mrs J Tribble died suddenly of heart failure at her Carnesville home Saturday night. Widow of Dr W C McEntire a former Franklin County figure and surgeon in Lee's army. Burial Monday at Hebron beside her husband under magnolia planted by him. funeral by Dr E L Hill of Athens.

E. E. McEntire J. Tribble Carnesville Franklin County Lee Virginia McEntire Hebron E. L. Hill Athens

Bottle Endorsed For Hand Wound Relief In Early Christmas Rush

Mr Milton Wheeler of Birmingham Alabama recounted hurting his hand ten days before Christmas and using Sloan s Liniment to heal it. J E Matthews of Corning Arkansas claimed a finger injury from a fish bite caused blood poisoning yet Liniment cured him. J P Evans of Mt Airy Georgia said rheumatism plagued him three years but Liniment cured him and he has been well since.

Milton Wheeler Morris Ave Birmingham Ala J. E. Matthews St. James Hotel Corning Ark Sloan J. P. Evans Mt. Airy

Resolutions for Health and Fresh Air in 19th Century Style

The text presents a series of resolutions by G. Rontzahn urging personal health care and public welfare. It commits to better bodily care, learning about health, aiding others, and promoting health topics in schools and clubs. It emphasizes daily living in the fresh air and sharing these resolutions with every class or society involved.

Tuskegee Ala Young Men's Christian Association Hampton and Shaw State Boards of Health

How He Made It Up. Clark Williams on a Bankrupt Case

Clark Williams, New York's new superintendent of banks, commented on a bankrupt borrower in the Minneapolis Journal. He said the securities offered were worthless and that the borrower produced still less valuable bundles. Williams compared the situation to a waiter’s faulty oysters and a guest’s grumbling.

Clark Willams New York Minneapolis Journal Mr. Williams Walter

Mrs. W. P. Lovejoy Dies in Cartersville

Mrs W P Lovejoy longtime North Georgia Conference worker dies after heart disease in Cartersville Saturday night Her death unexpected and crushing to family Funeral held Monday in Athens where she spent seven or eight years and made many friends Her devoted husband has labored in the conference for years and she accompanied him in his missionary duties

Athens

Dr Hillis on Inspiration in Reply to Critics

Dr Newell Dwight Hillis of Plymouth Church Brooklyn defends inspiration against critics led by Dr Theodore L. Cuyler. He argues that morals evolve, the Bible remains open and God is ever new, countering claims that poetry, science, and modern fiction signal the end of prophetic era.

Brooklyn Newell Dwight Hillis Plymouth Church Theodore L. Cuyler Hills The New Times God Moses White Emerson Lowell Longfellow Frederic Harrison Browg Tennyson Temple of Song Wagner Howells Horace Greeley Webstern Clays Lincolns Beecher Brooks Augustine Lazarus

Croup and Whooping Cough Cure Endorsed by Parent

A Poule Valley resident testifies to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy preventing fear of croup and whooping cough in young children. The product is sold by local druggists including H. R. Palmer & Sons and Warren J. Smith & Bro.

M. Davenport Poule Valley Ind H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro C. McEvoy Ll. P. Canning

Special meetings at First Baptist Church continue to grow

The First Baptist church holds ongoing services led by Pastor Dr Millrd A Jenkens with sermons drawing strong interest. This morning's topic is The Upward Look and tonight's is The Fool's Choice. Mr Ruby and his quartet provide music as they reach worshippers. Services at 10 are announced with all invited.

First Baptist Church Millrd A. Jenkens Tonigt Ruby

Georgia National Bank of Athens Elects Directors for 1909

Yesterday the Georgia National Bank of Athens held its annual meeting. Officers presented reports and the board of directors for 1909 was chosen, including T. P. Vincent M. Webb Hamilton McWhorter H. C. Erwin C. H. Phinizy J. J. Wilkins W. A. Carlton and John A. Darwin. The bank's condition was described as excellent and creditable to its officers.

Georgia National Bank of Athens Sane Ail Messrs T. P. Vincent M. Webb Hamilton McWhorter H. C. Erwin C. H. Phinizy J. J. Wilkins W. A. Carlton John A. Darwin Georgia National Wilkins

Mr Billups Wood in the Philippines

Cleveland Wood leaves soon for Hope to take up New York. Mr Billups Wood, son of Mr and Mrs W L Wood of this city, has joined the army and is now in the Philippines. Mr Cleveland Wood leaves New York on February 1 for Europe to take a position with a wireless telegraphy company.

Cleveland Wood New York Billups Wood W. L. Wood Philippines Europe

Edwin Thompson to Open Boarding House Here

Mr Edwin Thompson and his family of Watkinsville will move to Athens this week and lease the Mewbourn house on Thomas Street from Prof J B Vaughan to operate a boarding house. Citizens and friends extend a cordial welcome.

Edwin Thompson Watkinsville Thompson Mewbourn Thomas Street J. B. Vaughan Mr. Thompson Iitizens Athens

Oklahoma Solons Reject Honorifics in House Journal

Guthrie Okla Jan 12 The Oklahoma house of representatives voted to remove the words honorable and representative from the house journal when referring to lawmakers. The radical dominant element in the new state opposes free use of titles by lawyers and politicians.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma House of Representatives House

Convention of Breeders Opens Notable NY State Meet

In Binghamton New York the annual convention of the New York State Breeders association and affiliated societies began with a large attendance. Prominent speakers include Prof Weber Cornell University Bayard President of the Pennsylvania State Breeders E A Powell Syracuse and Martin Levering Lafayette Ind.

Binghampton X. C New York State Breeders’ Association Prof. Weber Cornell University President Bayard Pennsylvania State Breeders’ Association E. A. Powell Syracuse Martin Levering Lafayette Ind

Pie for breakfast and milk a Capitol favorite trend

The Washington Post recounts steady dairy lunch trade in Capitol City where pies with milk at breakfast attract many customers. A dairy proprietor notes department workers and both genders seek pastries, coffee or tea, and a light start that keeps them going until noon.

Capitol City America Washington Post Indica

North Carolina Masons open annual meeting in Raleigh

The North Carolina Grand Lodge of Masons began its annual session in Raleigh and will stay through Saturday. The dedication of the new Grand Lodge Masonic temple is set for tomorrow with expected large attendance of high ranking Masons, potentially the largest in state history.

North Carolina Masons Raleigh N. C North Carolina

Hill to Address Farmers at Minnesota Meeting

President James J. Hill of the Great Northern railroad will address the State Agricultural Society annual meeting in Minneapolis. The three day session opened today with Professor Ji Gray of the University of Minnesota economics department also listed as a speaker.

Hill Minneapolis Minn James J. Hill Great Northern Railroad State Agricultural Society Ji Gray Department of Economics University of Minnesota

High Grade Fowls on Parade at Cincinnati Exhibition

The Cincinnati Pet Stock and Poultry association opened its annual show in Music Hall, with several thousand high class entries of chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, and pigeons from over a dozen states on view. A ponies exhibition is a new feature this year.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Pet Stock and Poultry Association Music Hall

Texas Legislature in Session Holds Organizing Day

Austin, Tex. Jan. 12 The thirty first Texas legislature opened with plans to address Sunday closing liquor regulation railway laws woman suffrage and compulsory education. Members differ on session length but expect an important time ahead with broad agenda.

Texas Austin Tex

Fever Sores and Skin Ailments Ad

Fever sores and chronic sores should be kept healthy rather than fully healed. Apply Chamberlain’s Salve, praised as superior for this use. Also effective for chapped hands sore nipples burns and skin diseases. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Brnith & Bro E McBroy and I P Canning.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Bmnith& Bro

Moving pictures via telegraph patent granted to Swedish engineer Grell

News item reports Grell, a prominent Swedish engineer, receiving a patent for an invention enabling moving pictures to be sent and received over ordinary telegraphic apparatus. The breakthrough draws wide attention from scientists across Europe. Also notes Texas Canners meeting in Palestine on January 12 where growers and canners discuss industry issues during a two day session. A medical ad promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, warning of risks if neglected.

Copenharen Grell Europe Texas Canners Palestine Texas Texas Home Canners’ Association

Immigrant Figures Show Sharp Drops and Shifts in 1908

Washington reports the annual immigration commission summary for the year ending June 30, 1908. Total arrivals reached 752,870 with a net population increase of 209,867 and 630,671 new arrivals aged 14 to 44. Il literacy fell to about 26 percent while money brought in totaled $17,794,226. Rejections rose from 10,902 to 15,064 in 1907, and 2,906 aliens were rejected for physical, 270 for mental, and 211 for moral defects. The report notes large immigrant flows from southern and eastern Europe and Russia furnishing 64 percent of total admissions. It highlights stricter enforcement of labor and disease provisions, deportations, and campaigns against alien prostitution and contract labor. It urges better management to prevent port congestion and cites concentrations in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.

Washington Commissioner General United States Europe Italy Austria-Hungary Greece Turkey Russia Hawaii Canada Mexico New York Pennsylvania Illinois Massachusetts New Jersey

New Fire Alarm Box Installed on Chase Street

The city has installed a new fire alarm box at the new compress on Chase street. Box number 444 will serve the local area and protect property of the compress and the Southern Manufacturing Company.

Chase Street Compress Southern Manufacturing Company

Ohio Farmers Institute Winter Meeting Opens in Columbus

The annual winter gathering of the State Farmers' Institute and its affiliated bodies convenes in Columbus from today through Friday. Delegates from the rural and agricultural sectors will participate in sessions on swine and horse breeding, cattle clubs, fair administration, and student unions, with forums for the Jersey cattle club and Delaine-Merino and Chester White record associations among others.

Ohio Farmers’ Institute Columbus State Farmers’ Institute Capitol Stair Swine Jersey Cattle Club American Chester White Record Association The Agricultural Students’ Union

Keir Hardie to Speak at Club Forum Meeting

In New York tonight J Keir Hardie chairman of the Labour Party in the British House of Commons will discuss A Revolution in British Politics and Its Lessons for America Rev Dr Charles F Aked will preside at the event with strong public interest anticipated in the forum gathering

New York Club Forum J. Keir Hardie Labor Party House of Commons Hardie America Charles F. Aked

Taft Visit to University of Athena Prompts Headlines

Athens anticipates a standout Saturday as Judge Taft visits the University of Athena with Sunday papers nationwide expected to feature bold headlines about the event. Major newspapers across the United States plan prominent coverage of the Taft visit and related activities on campus.

Athens United States Taft University of Athena

Japanese Press Reacts To California Land Law Debate

Tokyo reports from January 12 describe Japanese newspapers in Tokyo and San Francisco reacting to California legislature proposals banning land ownership by foreigners and school attendance restrictions. Editors warn of strained ties, noting English language papers emphasize perceived American unfriendly mood and warn against inflaming public opinion in Japan.

Tokio San Francisco California Asahi Jiji Nichi Nichi Japan United States Assui America Pacific Coast Foreign Office

Ten New York City Millionaires in Tax Books for 1909

Ten wealthy individuals remain in New York City per tentative personal assessments for 1909 with one new name. The list totals 22 million dollars led by Carnegie and Sage. male names shrink while six women appear, including Lilla Gilbert and Alice Vanderbilt. The piece notes mass reductions in wealth among financial and professional circles, with Thomas F. Ryan at 100 thousand and William W. Astor at five thousand.

New York New York City Andrew Carnegie William K. Vanderbilt John D. Rockefeller Thomas F. Ryan Metropolitan William W. Astor

Governor Kitchin Takes Office in North Carolina

Raleigh dispatch reports William W. Kitchin inaugurated as North Carolina governor succeeding Robert B. Glenn. ceremony followed by crowds from across state with the new governor riding in the same carriage as the retiring chief executive and escorted by several National Guard companies.

Raleigh N. C Wilam W. Kitchin Congress North Carolina Robert B. Glenn State Capitol North Carolina National Guard

Also Mentioned on This Page

EE Mentire S. J. Tribble G. Rontzahn W. P. Lovejoy Cartersvile DR. Hillis First Baptist Millard A. Jenkens Georgia National Stockholders Met MR. Billups Wood MR. Edwin Thompson Oklahoma Solons Convention OF Breeders Foley Bright Chicago Keir Hardie Japs Wratay Kitchin Rockville Nicholas Offutt Frank Kretzemer Ieway Elrcuit Kretzemer Offutt
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