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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1910
Page
7
Vulcanite roofing described as guaranteed and lasting, cheaper than expected for comparable quality. Sold locally by Talmage Hardware Company with invitation to test in town and visit the store today.
Mrs Mary Smith aged 75 died yesterday at her Oak Street home. Funeral from the residence this morning at 10:30, interment in Bogart. She leaves several children and many grieving friends. An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for digestive ailments.
Miss Anna Cockrell daughter of former Senator Francis Cockrell of Missouri and L A Coromilas envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the United States from Greece were quietly married at the bride’s sisters home in Norwich Connecticut. Coromilas will take his bride to Europe sailing from New York next Saturday and will spend the summer traveling in London Paris and Athens before returning.
Corrinne Hunter a colored woman was arraigned before Judge Went in Clarke County city court and found guilty. She had just been jailed after a prior eight month sentence for stealing a skirt. Yesterday she faced another larceny from the house and was fined 52 dollars including costs or eight months. Also noted is an ad for Dr. Detchon’s Rheumatism Remedy promising quick relief at 76 cents to 1 dollar.
The annual championship tourney of the League of Connecticut Golf Clubs began at New Haven Country Club with many well known experts taking part. A thirty six hole qualification round and a championship for teams of five opened the events, with play continuing through the week. A separate note mentions that big prize fight motion pictures are not expected to do well in the South due to rising sentiment against them.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce releases a illustrated pamphlet showcasing Athens views and city advantages for prospective citizens and investors. The publication reflects the chamber’s efforts to promote the city and attract inquiries, with praise for President Dorrey, Secretary Brooks, and other officers. Members are urged to join and support the organization.
Athens resident Mrs W Patten reports lasting relief from kidney trouble after using Doans Kidney Pills from Palmer and Sons Drug Store. The ad urges timely use of the tonic, notes backache and urinary symptoms, lists Foster Milburn Co as US agents, and promotes the Dean's brand at 60 cents.
Hundreds of Confederate veterans from Oklahoma and neighboring states arrive for a three day grand camp session of the United Confederate Veterans of Oklahoma. The city is decorated for the event with a notable speaker lineup including Senators Battle Gore Owen of Oklahoma, Congressman Ferris, Carter, Governor Haskell, and Gen. W L Cabell.
A historic ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the sure remedy for stubborn colds and lung troubles. It claims to conquer coughs, hemorrhages, la grippe, croup, asthma, hay fever and whooping cough with satisfaction guaranteed. Trial bottle offered free at local stores.
Mr Pete Petropol has been granted naturalization papers and becomes an American citizen. He expresses pride in the honor. The article notes casualties and costs associated with July Fourth celebrations, reflecting the sacrifice and expense tied to the nation’s birthday festivities.
Washington July 6 specials describe presidential pressure on the Rivers and Harbors bill to avoid a veto and push for merit-based project selection. Leaders emphasize annual bills, engineer recommendations, and completion of essential works to reform the prior “dribbling” system. Chamberlain’s remedy ad appears at end.
King George and Queen Mary observed their seventeenth anniversary at Windsor with sons, daughters, and royal relatives present. Messages of congratulation poured in from relatives and friends as the couple reflected on their union since July 6, 1893.
Mrs Louise Lawrence aged thirty four died yesterday afternoon from pellagra at her sister Mrs W B Head's home 464 Dougherty street. Funeral today at Locust Grove with Rev De Lor de Leven preaching. Survived by three children three sisters and three brothers. husband died years ago. Member of the Methodist church since childhood and active in church work.
Rev Luke G Johnson formerly pastor of First Methodist in this city visited yesterday. He now serves as presiding elder for the Gainesville district from Gainesville city headquarters. He was warmly received by friends across the district and reports strong progress in his area. Chamberlains Liniment relieves sore muscles quickly and is useful for muscular rheumatism. Sold by all dealers.
Judge C T Young, councilman and police committee chair, will introduce a resolution at tonight’s city council meeting to prohibit exhibition in Athens of motion pictures depicting the Jeffries versus Johnson prize fight. Authorities nationwide support the measure as a safeguard for public welfare.
Detroit July 6 reports on the third day of the Catholic Educators convention with a wide range of topics. Prominent speakers included Rev. M. J. Ryan of St Bernard's Seminary Rochester Rev. William F Rigge of Creighton University Omaha Rev. Edmund F Gibona Buffalo superintendent of parish schools and Very Rev J P O Mahoney president of St Viateur's College Bourbonnais Illinois.
Montreal July 66 The annual convention of the Canadian Electrical Association began at the Royal Muskoka Hotel and will continue through Saturday. Delegates from across the Dominion attend, joined by notable electrical engineers from the United States. The American Flint Glass Workers union will hold its national convention at Toledo Ohio starting July 1.
Atlanta July 6 The International Medical Association for the Prevention of War meets in Paris in 1911 Dr Wm Benham Snow of New York president and Dr George Brown of Atlanta secretary of the American Section chaperone a large party of American physicians and wives They cite war costs rising to 1 072 000 000 over eight years surpassing the national debt and the 1910 US budget arguing funds would better fight tuberculosis and fund schools and canals The notice ends by promoting Chamberlains Stomach and Liver tablets as a remedy.
Atlanta July 6 after an adjournment both houses reopened. The House declined to reconsider the automobile bill with Bartow representative Johnson proposing an amendment granting horse riders right of way on dangerous roads. In the Senate a three lawyer committee was appointed to determine votes needed to pass a salary raise for Court of Appeals judges. The panel is Matthews Burwell and Griffith. Burwell unanimously supported moving the bill forward. McCurry failed to secure unanimous consent but later prevailed to move his bill on possession of concealed weapons from the table to the calendar. Irwin won unanimous consent to move the bill prohibiting use of sand pyrites or worthless substances in commercial fertilisers.
In Toronto Ontario June 6 ahead of the open professional Canadian golf championship at Lambton Links, top Dominion players are entered and expectations run high for the most successful event of its kind in Canada. A stray note mentions Confederate veterans in gray visiting Boston, with papers claiming their capture of the city arrived fifty years too late.
A large crowd gathered at the YMCA last night to back police in enforcing the prohibition law. J A Darwin was elected president, with officers including J F Hart and M M Arnold. the group pledged full support to curb violations and aid arrests and convictions. Regular meetings will be held to advance these goals.
The summer grading school of the department of cotton industry at the Georgia College of Agriculture is in session with fair enrollment. It aids cotton warehousing buying and handling and serves as a complete course in classing and grading. It offers opportunity for young men and merchants and also benefits teachers seeking to improve instruction on Georgia’s cotton industry.
Mr. Lauren Foreman of Atlanta representing the Southern railway executive department was in the city yesterday. A former Constitution newspaper boy, he now handles advertising and works on industrial initiatives. He consulted with the State College of Agriculture faculty president and others about developing farm lands and agricultural interests along the Southern route in Georgia.
Cedar Point Ohio July 6 A large turnout of distinguished lawyers opened the thirty first annual meeting of the Ohio State Bar Association A reception and committee appointments marked the first day with Friday set for the main address by United States senator Joseph W Bailey of Texas The piece notes public interest with a Jack London reference and a Confederate veteran's support for Little Joe Brown in local context.
Avlanta Ga July 6 It is stated on good authority here that J R Smith will again manage Governor Brown's campaign The decision was freely talked among the governor's friends here today Much of the last campaign's success was attributed to him
Congressman Charles L. Bartlett of the Sixth District spent yesterday in Macon, meeting supporters and praising Democratic prospects. A longtime state figure, Bartlett graduates from the local university in 1870 and has held roles from legislator to judge. He notes reelection success with 16,575 votes in the last contest.
Jennie Mae Hall will tour in Tennessee’s Pardner while Ruth Ross joins Bobby Burnit cast. Margaret Anglin revives Mrs Dane's Defense in Salt Lake City, May de Sousaly to play Yum Yum in Chicago Mikado. The Darling Doctor with Victor Moore arrives August. The Sins of the Father by Thomas Dixon slated next season. Lewis Waller’s American tour reconsidered for suitable play. Warfield to play Shylock next season after six years in The Music Master. Stein signs five year Belasco pact. Measra Frazee Lederer buy The Guest for Chicago August premiere. Frohman plans a New York East side theatre for the poor. This is the season of the fly and war on pests continues vigorously.
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