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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1910

Page

7

Banner Man Discovers Long Lost Manuscript

A Georgia newspaper reports that Virge Moose, a Civil War veteran, wrote a manuscript titled The First and Last Fight. After years of seeking, a Banner reporter locates the work and arranges publication rights, detailing Moose’s life and the manuscript's discovery.

Banner Man States Virge Moose 52Nd Georgia Regiment Reb Capt Lilly Moose Galneaville Banner Lumpkin Street Athens Lee Morse Mark Twain

Inquiry for 1843 Atheni an issue and descendants of William Bell

A letter sent to Judge Winkfield seeks help locating an Athens newspaper The Athenian from April 15 1843 or the first issue after that date It aims to verify the death of William Williams and obtain a copied certified record The writer C M Williams of Liberty Missouri requests information on the paper file and any history tied to Williams Also asks for possible descendants of William Bell who lived in Athens about 1845

Lumpkin County Georgia Clarke Auarla Nuckolaville Virge Moose Boved Gainesville C. A. Lily Athens Lilly New York Baltimore Moose Lillye William Bell Winkfield Clarke County Pesident C M. “Williams Liberty Ladies Callege American Moza‘t Conservatory Liberty Missouri William Williams University William Willams C. M. Williams P. S Wm. Bell

Dr Charles Herty visits home city for conference

Dr Charles Herty formerly of the University of Georgia, now a dean at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, is visiting for a few days and staying with Mrs W D Hooper. He delivered a fine address at the farmers conference held yesterday at the State College of Agriculture. Many friends were glad to see him back.

Charles Herty University of Georgia W. D. Hooper Herty Chapel Hill University of North Carolina Dr. Herty Farmers’ Conference Neasion State College of Agriculture

Forestrysubjects and the conservation ethic in the South

John H. Finney stresses conservation as common sense and moral stewardship. He warns the South faces forest destruction in about 16 years and links forest health to waterways power climate and soil fertility. The talk calls for awakening public duty and practical action to preserve forests for national and regional prosperity. Rheumatism relief ad notes Detchon’s Relief. L. P. Canning sells it.

John H. Finney Appalachian National Forest Association Fair Southland

Wind Storm Damages Senator Price Farmstead

Yesterday a wind storm hit Farmington causing about 2500 in damage to Senator James D. Price’s barns. No lives lost and only minor local damage beyond his property was reported. The two minute gust did not reach damaging speeds elsewhere. Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertised as relief for throat and lung troubles.

James D. Price Farmington Senator Price

Autoing Party Stranded After Tire Trouble Near Countryside

A party of three gentlemen and two young ladies touring rural counties started from the city about four thirty and encountered repeated tire failures on a lonely country road. After the second repair a final blowout left them stranded until a farm house with a telephone brought help and a rescue crew. Meanwhile in Virginia the Anti-Saloon League met in Richmond to debate pushing state-wide prohibition, with factions split on timing and a vote by the people desired by the stronger side.

Countes Virginia Anti-Saloon League Richmond Virginia Anti Saloon League

Mercer to Speak at Georgia State University Attendance Expected

Georgia delegates secured the consent of BH C Mercer noted college and missionary worker to visit the state university and address students during a five day stay. His schedule includes chapel mass meeting talks, private interviews, and lunches with fraternities, with events listed through Sunday. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is a meritorious remedy for cold complications and sold by dealers.

Rochester Georgia BH. C. Mercer Mercer Cornell University Lehigh University Perdue University Washington and Jefferson University Clasaie Mfe Farmer Pogram New College Phi Kappa Hall Old College Alpha Tau Omega America Kappa Alpha Kappa Sigma Pi Kappa Alpha Ph Delta Theta Chi Phi Sigma Nu Candler Hall

Fads and Fashions of Interest to Ladies in New York

New York reports on French silhouette trends influencing American styles with debates over shoulder width and sleeve cuts. Paris coats shorten and belt or braid emphasis rises while girdled one piece frocks return. military motifs appear in street wear and evening gowns with fur trims and new walking costumes featuring knitted wool skirts and jackets.

New York Paris Riviera South

Colored driver hurt as mule team hit by passenger train

Clar ence Whitman, a colored driver for G M Booth’s team, was badly injured internally after his wagon was struck by the Southern’s outgoing passenger train near Moss’ Will. The two mules were shaken and bruised but not fatally harmed. The accident occurred at Cleveland avenue crossing where obstructions limited view for engineer Tom Moore and the driver.

G. M. Booth Southern Clarence Whitman Cleveland Avenue Southern Railway Moss’ Will Tom Moore

Trial of Black Hand Men in Toledo Opens

Fourteen Sicilian defendants in a federal courtroom face charges of sending blackmailing letters to a wealthy Italian fruit merchant in Columbus. The case ties the men to a broader alleged secret organization active in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana.

Toledo Columbus New York Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana

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THE DU Pont Powder Company Hodgson Cotton CO Athens Hardware CO Dor Appalachian National Forestry Association T. J. Blackmore Haller & Blackmore Pittsburg Spetchon IMR E.G. Mercer Rentarmenciie Pees Fm Peruvian Guano Corporation Charleston, S. C Paria Mousseline de Sola Paulettes
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