Memorial Building to the Black Mammy of the South
The first brick order has been made for a Memorial Building honoring the Black Mammy of the South. Aimed at housing an Industrial and cooking school for both races, the project seeks $1,000 more for materials and is backed by local black artisans and supporters, with Athens and Clarke County leaders pledging support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Ol' Mistis
Jno
D. Moss
E. R. Hodgson
D. P. Haselton
D. C. Barrow
W. H. Shelton
Billups Phinizy
M. A. Jenkins
J. Y. Carthers
Griffeth Imp. Co
T. P. Vincent
E. 8. Lyndon
Talmadge Bro
L. F. Edwards
M. A. Lipscomb
J. M. Webb
Atlanta
Athens
8. F. Harris
Clarke County
Porallele
Harris
Life Worth Saving Letter Praises Foley’s Kidney Remedy
Mrs Mollie McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi writes of a severe kidney and bladder illness cured after taking Foley's Kidney Remedy She declares the treatment saved her life and wholeheartedly recommends it to others suffering kidney disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie McRaney
Prentiss, Miss
Foley
Premier Laurier to Tour the West
Ottawa July 66 All arrangements completed for Premier Laurier and party to depart for a two month tour of the west. This marks his first visit in thirteen years with election in view. He will be joined by Hon John P Graham M P M Macdonald and F F Pardee. The route includes Port Arthur Prince Rupert Winnipeg Calgary Edmonton Brandon Prince Albert Saskatoon Regina Moose Jaw Vancouver Victoria Kamloops Nelson Lethbridge Medicine Hat with a speech at Port Arthur next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Lautier
Dominion
Wilfrid
John P. Graham
M. Macdonald
M. P
F. F. Pardee
Prince Albert
Saskatoon
Regina
Moose Jaw
Vancouver
Victoria
Kamloops
Nelson
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Port Arthur
Foley's Honey and Tar Offers Relief for Hay Fever
An old advertisement promises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for hay fever and asthma, claiming it eases discomfort by relieving head and throat congestion and provides soothing healing. The copy warns that only the yellow package is genuine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
National Education Association Convention Opens in Boston
National Educational Association delegates gather in Boston for a multi department conference program covering elementary to university level work A. Lawrence Lowell Dean H L Russell and James W Crabtree are slated to speak at the general session highlighting leading educators from Harvard Wisconsin and Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Indergarten
National Council] of Education
Frederick P. Fish
Massachusetts State Board of Education
Department of Secondary Education
David E. Mackenzie
Detroit
C. P. Cary
Wisconsin
Joseph H. Hill
Emporia
Kas
Department of Normal Schools
Association
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
H. L. Russell
Wisconsin Agricultural College
James W. Crabtree
Nebraska State Normal School
Gubernatorial Race Lacks Past Two Years’ Spark
The current gubernatorial contest grows more intriguing yet lacks the excitement seen two years ago, leaving observers noting a calmer, steadier race without a defining turn or dramatic surge.
Freak Potato Shaped Like Human Body Discovered
A potato spotted at Win der grown by A. S. Sharpton exhibits a human form with a head, torso and limited limbs. The bizarre tuber came to light after Costa boys brought it to the Banner office. The article notes many eyes on underground vegetables and recalls an old tale of strawberries and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa
Banner Office
A. 8. Sharpton
Winder
Sixteen-Pound Cabbage Highlights County Growers
Mr. R L Williams, farming near Athens, brought in a sixteen pound cabbage from a very early variety, with leaves pruned around the head. He notes it would reach twenty pounds with fuller growth and reports twenty pound turnips as well. He challenges local gardeners to surpass his yields, promising larger heads in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Williams
J. P. Brown
Athens
Banner Office
Williams
Ell
One a Month For Year 1910 Found Insane in Clarke County
Clarke County records show one person per month sent to the state sanitarium for the insane in 1910. Sheriff Jackson traveled to Milledgeville to escort Fred Dailey to treatment, with prior admissions noted. Later this week Will Durch, a colored man, will be placed with the physicians at the asylum. One other man and three women from Clarke have been committed this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke County
Jackson
Milledgeville
Fred Dailey
Will Durch
Asylum
Clarke
Hit by Train near Comer Kills Mr Richards
Tuesday report from Comer states Mr Richards brother of James and Thomas Richards was struck and killed by Seaboard Air Line Train No 3. The deceased, well known in Athens, died instantly. details are scarce. An unrelated ad promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for teething children with castor oil cleanse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Richards
Athens
Mr. Richards
Messrs
James and
Thomas Richards
Seaboard Air Line
Comer
Mrs Liszle Williams Dies In City Hospital
Mrs Liszle Williams aged 80 died at her home near the State Normal school Saturday night and was sent to Nicholson for burial. She was a devout Christian mother with grown children and many friends mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liszle Williama
State Normal School
Nicholson
Cannon to Open Ohio Campaign in Urbana Speech
A large Urbana crowd is expected to hear Speaker Joseph G Cannon open the Ohio congressional campaign at the chautauqua assembly. The speech marks the Republican campaign kickoff with Ohio representatives and other state Republican leaders anticipated to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Urbana
Joseph G. Cannon
Local tax election on Clarke County schools set for August third
Clarke County voters outside Athens city limits will decide on a McMichael local school tax through a special election. A petition with 178 signatures was filed, meeting the legal requirements, as school funding has fallen since dispensary revenues ended. A two thirds vote is required to approve the levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Countty
Athens
McMichael
Clarke County
8. B. Wingfield
Clarke
Must Be Above Suspicion About Foley Kidney Pills
The notice warns that kidney and bladder ailments are serious and fatal if untreated. It alleges Foley Kidney Pills contain harmful drugs and claims the remedy has failed scrutiny, urging caution about its use.
Congressmen Howards Illness Improves at Home
News from Lexington reports Congressman W. M. Howard III remains confined by a severe cold but shows slow improvement. He has canceled speaking dates in Elbert County this week and may resume engagements for constituents early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congresman Howard
Lexington
Elbert
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Sold At Local Stores
Frightful wreck warning touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as earth's greatest healer for cuts bruises sprains burns sores eczema chapped hands lips sore eyes and corns. Quick relief and prompt cure claimed. 265c at W. J. Smith & Bros and H. R. Palmer & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Son
Andrew Hill Fined For Assault and Battery
Andrew Hill was yesterday morning tried before Judge Henry West in the city court on a charge of assault and battery. He pleaded guilty and was fined forty dollars including costs or he could work eight months on roads and public works in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hill
Henry
Rata County
Howard Howard Denied Attendance At Royston Speech Picnic
The Royston crowd in Franklin County heard speeches in support of Rep. William M. Howard with Judge Andrew J. Cobb and A. H. Hodgson urging re election. The audience of 1000 to 1500 included residents from Elbert Hart Madison Clarke counties and many farmers.
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Royston
Cromer’s Mill
Franklin County
Joe Cunningham
William M. Howard
Andrew J. Cobb
Athens
Supreme Court
A. H. Hodgson
Clarke County
Howard Club
Cobb
Howard
Georgia
Hodgson
Eighth
Vetera
Elbert
Hart
Madison
Clarke
Mr. Howard
Presant
A Few Short Weeks to Kidney Recovery
A boy named J at Bartell Edwardaville writes about severe backache and kidney pain. After using Foley Kidney Pills for a few short weeks his backache eases and kidney function improves, leading to a cheerful recommendation. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. J
Bartell
Edwardaville
Foley Kidney Pilla
Indiana Lawyers in Session at State Bar Meet
Several hundred lawyers gather in Indianapolis for the fourteenth annual Indiana State Bar Association meeting. President John T. Dye addresses the opening session at the Country Club, with officers reports and committee updates to follow. Noted speakers include George H. Gifford and George A. Cunningham. Frederic J. Gumson of Boston to deliver the annual address tomorrow on legality in labor and capital combinations. An advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills accompanies, claiming cures for kidney trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
State Bar Association of Indiana
Country Club
John T. Dye
George H. Gifford
Tipton
George A. Cunningham
Evansville
Frederic J. Gumson
Boston
Georgia Alabama Trade Conditions Brighten Post Half
Georgia and Alabama report a strong start to the second half of the year with numerous new enterprises, construction activity, and dividend money flowing from banks. Columbus bank dividends set records with a 10 percent semi annual payout. Macon deposits rise. Mobile notes uptick. New corporations total 32 with capital nearly two million. bonds and public improvements eyed in Birmingham and Marshallville. Waycross forms a 100000 farm lands company. Yellow Pine 150000 fruit and nut venture. Albany Chicago capital backs pecan farming. Troy hotel bid. Albany hotel project plans. Birmingham department store and oil plant expansions. Rome library, Dub lin navigation line, Augusta fire insurance, Jeffersonville seed oil mill inquiry. Fayette oil and gas field ventures. multifaceted growth across Georgia and Alabama.
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Columbus
Georgia
Alabama
Macon
Mobile
Ala
Birmingham
Marshallville
Cartersville
St. Louis
Waycross
South Georgia
Florida
Yellow Pine
Albany
Chicago Capital
Troy
Rome
Dublin
Oconee
Home Capital
Augusta
Fayette
Jeffersonville
Montgomery
Those Pies of Boyhood Prompts Health Toning
A nostalgic plea on lost boyhood vigor and appetite urges toning by Electric Bitters. The ad claims stomach, liver, kidneys, and bowels gain strength, restoring health and appreciation for food. Sold for 60c at W. J. Smith & Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Son
Taft urged to name a Democrat for Supreme Court vacancy
An editorial argues President Taft should set aside politics and appoint a Democrat to fill the late Chief Justice Melville W. Fuller’s seat, claiming the Democratic Party has many men of eminent distinction suitable for the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville W. Fuller
Supreme Court of the United States
Taft
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National Educational Association Convention
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Athens Transfer @ Livery Co
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W. M. Howard III
Elberton Star
Indiana
H. M. Winkler
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