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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1909

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Judge Brand handles mixed Superior and City court docket

In a busy session Judge Brand presided over the Superior Court and briefly in the City Court for Judge Howell Cole, who remains absent. The State vs Dan Harris resulted in one month on the chain gang per offense for vulgarity toward females and public intoxication. The Huggins estate suit ended with amended auditor’s report approved and substantial recoveries authorized. A Clarke County Building and Loan Association charter renewal was granted. J E Jonason pled guilty to larceny and was fined or jailed. Judge Brand adjourned, to resume until all cases cleared.

Yeserday Nestion Brand Howell Colet Dan Harris J. H. Huggins, Jr J. H. Huggins, Sr H. T. Huggins T. L. Mitchell H.R. Bernard O. Hutcheson G. H. Palmer Telford Smith J. H. Huggins J. A. Higgins Jarndyce Dickens Clarke County Building and Loan Association Howell Cobb State J. E. Jonason Milledgeville

Garrett Leaves The Seaboard Air Line

Norfolk Va July 1 Sweeping changes in Seaboard Air Line executive personnel take effect tomorrow W A Garrett remains president but severs active connection J G Haas becomes receiver representative succeeding Garrett as chief executive official C H Hix promoted to general manager L B Chalenor named general freight manager replacing Charles R Capps who becomes freight traffic manager

Norfolk Seaboard Air Line W. A. Garrett Seaboard Air Line Corporation J. G. Haas Mr. Garrett Mr. Haas C. H. Hix L. B. Chalenor Charles R. Capps

Take a Vacation Reminder for Travel Comforts

A marketing notice urges taking a vacation and packing Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It claims trains and ships lack access to the remedy and promotes sale through H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro EB C Mc Evoy L. P. Canning.

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

Governor Brown’s Atlanta Message Pushes Reform and Tax Measures

Governor Brown’s July message to the legislature urges a conservative policy with strict corporate obedience to law, calls for bond issuance to pay teachers, state support for institutions, and a new tax equalization board. It backs labor mediation, biennial sessions, good roads, shippers’ rights, railroad regulation, and stricter bank and game laws, plus a Confederate memorial. Also notes nursing quotes on Electric Bitters.

Atlanta Indor Commissioners Labor Calla Railroad Commission National Guard Capitol

Alcohol sales dip in city as June prescriptions rise

Weather dampens demand for liquor while June records show sixty eight prescriptions in the ordinary's office. Local druggists list customer totals and physicians issuing prescriptions, with a large ledger of names and figures reflecting the period.

B.C. Morya Orr Drug Co Daith Brow Tanning Drug Co Almer & Bons

Seaboard Seeks 150 Million Bond Issue in Georgia

Atlanta July 1 The railroad commission met to consider the Sea board Air Line Railway Company request to issue 150 million dollars in bonds under its reorganization plan. The funds would retire existing bonds, floating debt, and provide for double tracking a segment in South Carolina. General Counsel Leigh R Watts for the receivers presented the case. The commission adjourned the hearing under advisement and likely to reach a conclusion today.

Atlanta Railroad Commission McLendon Seaboard Air Line Railway Company South Carolina Leigh R. Watts Seaboard Air Line

Boy's Life Saved By Cholera Remedy

Four year old boy with severe dysentery was saved after two physicians gave up. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him, claim writer William H. Stroling of Carbon Hill Alabama. They assert it saves many children yearly and recommend castor oil with directions. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith Bro B. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning.

William H. Stroling Carbon Hill Ala H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith B. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning

Rev J D McPhail Begins New Pastorate in Athens

Rev J D McPhail yesterday became assistant pastor of the Athens Presbyterian church and will oversee Bethaven Hoyts chapel and Sam Lane chapel as pastor. He previously led Commerce Presbyterian Church, leaving many warm friends who lament his departure.

The Presbyterian Church of Athens J. D. Merhail Athens Presbyterian Church Bethaven Hoyt's Chapel Sam Lane Athens Church McPhail Presbyterian Church Commerce

Foley's Honey and Tar Health Claim Card

An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that stops chronic coughs and strengthens the lungs It promises relief for chronic bronchitis asthma hay fever and severe lung troubles with comfort and improvement for the constitution.

Foley

Real estate transfers slump in Athens during June

The Athens market shows a drop in recorded transfers for June with just thirty two lands or town lots registered. Many listings follow, including transfers on Meigs street Foundry street Oconee Hobson Elizabeth Clayton Grace Barrett Lexington Strong and Milledge avenues among others. Foley's Urine Laxative ad appears at the end.

H. H. Jackson B. C. Jackson Meigs Street Thomas Reed, Sr O. H. Arnold Foundry Street J. H. Booth J. B. McClurd Oconee Fom Johnson Hobson Avenue J. T. Johnson Elizabeth Street National Bank of Athens A. H. Hodgson Clayton Street Cornell City of Athens Mendel Morris Grace Barrett Streets Dudley A. C. Seagraves Lexington Road J. H. Becker Daisy Hawkins Billupa Street D. G. Anderson O. R. Hinton Jon Pope D. Hardeman Baxter Street James 8.Smith Nne Acagee Tient Smith C. B. Chandler A. Rowland Cobb Street Lucy H. Mathews C.B. Griffith Washington Street C. B. Griffith H. J. Rowe Carrie B. Becker Council City of Athens L. C. Hiram Hancock Avenue Baker Hill Isaac Haddock Cherry Street T. J. Scott M. BE. Scott Milledge Avenue Simon Marks Caleb Jones Paris Street Lucinda Coleman Danielsville Road J. Carmichae Charles A. Ver Nooy B. Dobbs Jackson HP. Hinton Adams Estate Milledge G. Whitehead B. R. Hodgson Lumpkin Street R. Hodgson Thomag J. and Frank Shackelford Lampkin A. H. Davison B. H. Dorsey Jotson Bridge Avenue

Handsome Gift Promises Knox Institute Expansion

A philanthropist funds a fifteen thousand dollar school building for Knox Institute and Industrial School. the American Missionary Association adds several thousand more, enabling a brick building, dormitory facilities, and expanded industrial training including carpentry, sewing, typesetting, printing, domestic science, and millinery under Principal L. S. Clark.

Knox Institute and Industrial School American Missionary Association L. 8. Clark Knox Institute

New York Mayor Orders Police Shake-Up Over Duffy Case

After a long probe Mayor McClellan censures Commissioner Bingham and reshapes the New York Police Department. George B Duffy, the Brooklyn boy, has his picture and measurements kept by the rogues gallery despite no conviction. The mayor removes Fourth Deputy Commissioner Bert Hansen and Daniel Slattery and requires formal photo requests to proceed.

New York McClellan New York Police Department Theodore Bingham George B. Dutty Brooklyn William JA Gaynor State Supreme Court Duffy Duatha Gaynor Bingham Gaynor Duffy Boy Rogues’ Gallery Bert Hansen Daniel Slattery Baker McCafferty

Bailey Nets Traveling Salesman Post with Georgia Firm

Lewis Bailey recently moved to Atlanta from this city and has joined Withers Foundry & Machine Works as traveling salesman and soliciting agent. He is a capable local dealer who will benefit the firm throughout Georgia and will personally handle friends’ interests with prompt service. Bondurant Improves, Expected Back Soon to Athens

Lewis Bailey Lewis EB. Bailey Atlanta Withers Foundry & Machine Works Georgia Bailey

Yokohama Honors Memory of Commodore Perry Statue Unveiling Planned

In Yokohama on July 1, celebrations mark the fiftieth anniversary of opening to foreign trade. A late-day unveiling will honor Commodore M C Perry and Kamon no Kami. Perry statue stands near the American consulate, bronze, seventeen feet high, cost over 100000 dollars.

Japan Sommodore Peary Yokohama Commodore M. C. Perry United States Navy Kamon-no-Kami Commodore Perry Yokohama Park B. Fujita United States

Barbecue by DAR Athenian chapter boosts funds for schools

The Daughters of the American Revolution held a barbecue in the Phinizy Hardeman warehouse from 1 to 2:30 pm prepared by Robert W. Lamkin. Athenians enjoyed a fine dinner served by waitresses. Proceeds support educational institutions including the State Normal School and Berry School at Rome. Local ladies are praised for their tireless efforts and the event’s financial success.

Phinizy Hardeman Daughters of the American Revolution Robert W. Lamkin State Normal School Berry School Rome

Child Run Over By Huge Hack Near College Avenue

An eight year old, Edward Burke, was nearly injured yesterday when a runaway hack struck him and toppled his sister as they crossed College Avenue near Hoyt Street in Atlanta. The wheel brushed his foot but no bones were broken and doctors expect a full recovery. driver unnamed, warning to drivers to be careful.

Edward Burke Thomas Burke Atlanta Couneir Colleges Avenue Hoyt Street Lyndon l College Avenue

Mrs Irae DuPree Dies After Long Sinees at Home

Mrs Ira E B DuPree wife of Dr Ira E B DuPree died yesterday at 3 am at her Grady Avenue home after a long illness. She was daughter of the late Dr Richard D Moore and leaves husband and son Dr Dan H DuPree. Funeral today at Emmanuel church at 11 conducted by Rev Troy Beatty. Interment in Oconee Cemetery. Athens and Anlnesville teams vie in baseball news.

Ira EB. DuPree Grady Avenue Troy Beatty Oconee Cemetery

Markets News: New York and Liverpool Cotton Prices Reported

Ruling prices on New York and Liverpool cotton markets for July 1 show mixed readings with futures and nearby contracts quoted at various levels. Chicago grain and cotton seed oil quotations appear alongside, noting recent shifts and open close ranges for key grains and seeds.

New York Liverpool

Ely's Dream Balm for nasal catarrh and hay fever remedy

Note urges purchase of Ely's Dream Balm to soothe the nasal membranes and treat cold in the head. Claims purifying action, no cocaine or mercury, and contrasts with substitutes. Sold by all druggists for 60 cents, manufactured by Big Bros at 66 Warren Street, New York.

Ely Bhy Big Bros Warren Street New York

Barron Named Keeper of Public Grounds and Buildings

Austia Ga July 1 Special Governor Brown names J L Barron of Union City Campbell county keeper of public grounds and buildings for two years. Barron a prominent member and former secretary treasurer. salary fifteen hundred dollars annually. Duties include evaluating applicants and making decisions on the appointment. Delay in treatment for a mild irregularity could have been quickly treated with Foley's Kidney Remedy but may now lead to a serious condition.

Austia Brown J. L. Barron Union City Campbell County Foley

Ussery Begins Work at City Hall Assistant to Clerk and Treasurer

Yesterday morning Mr Ussery, recently elected by the mayor and council as assistant to Clerk and Treasurer W L Wood, started his new duties. The appointment aims to handle the increased workload from city growth and expansion of duties in the clerk and treasurer office.

Wood W. Usery W. L. Wood Ussery

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Garrett Seaboard L. C. Haas Gov. Brown Athena W. L. Gilpatrick Danforth, Bro W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Bons G. W. Gresham H. B. Harper Seeeek W. T. Hamilton H. M. Fullilove A, OG Holliday Bloomfield George Little W. W. Rich Chandler Sorrella Aberhart BS. Haynes Eveed HL DuPreg T. H. Goma J. D. Mphall All Rogue's Gallery Mayor McClellan Bright E. J Bondurant B. J Ila Joe Davis Albany Phinizy Hardeman Warehouse Sam WRS Dupree Emmanuel Church Anlnesville Biberton Opm Chicago I. Ee Ee Barrote Barron MR. Ussery City Hall
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