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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1908

Page

2

Endowment Plans Grow for Mercer University in Georgia

Atlanta July 7 special report on Baptist leaders in Georgia outlining plans to boost Mercer University’s endowment from 300000 to 500000 in five years and ultimately reach 1000000. Taxation on educational endowments remains a major obstacle despite recent fundraising successes and Emory College’s larger endowment drive.

Atlanta Georgia Mercer University Macon South Heart General Education Board Uitimate Union General Assembly Emory College

Week long Georgia press meeting outlines program

Dublin Ga July 7 President H M Stanley of the Georgia Weekly Press Association releases the Gainesville gathering plan for July 14 and 15. The schedule includes prayers, welcomes, readings, committee appointments, and talks on taxation for schools, fair competition, and press responsibility. A Good Roads address by Rep. Thomas M. Bell precedes a Tuesday reception, with poetry and discussions on the daily weekly press relationship, a barbecue, and a closing session.

Dublin H. M. Stanley The Georgia Weekly Press Association Gainesville Press Association Atanta Brunswick Atlanta, Birmingham City Hall O. J. Copeland John B. Rudolph A. S. Hardy Gainesville News GC. F. McRae Telfair Enterprise T. B. Hardy Jesup Sentinel Reading Mary Bateman Fort Gaines Sentinel B. F. Fraser Gorxia Weekly Press Ben ©. Perry Cherokee Advance Claude M. Methvin Eastman Times Journal T. F. Scott Conyers Free Press Good Roads Plant Thomas M. Bell Samuel P. Dunlap Green Street Chattahoochee Park Pavilion T. J. Ponder Walter S. Coleman Ced Standard F. L. Seeley Atlanta Georgian Georgia Ernest Camp Walt Bane Nora Lawrence Wiregrass Farmer A. C. Bussey Wrightsville Chronicle the Country Weekly AE. Ramseur Golden Age Benediction J. R. Kin

Klaw and Erlanger Announce 1908 09 Theatre Season Plans

Klaw and Erlanger reveal an ambitious season spanning 95 percent of first class U S. theatres with a broad slate of productions. They outline touring shows like Ben Hur Forty Five Minutes From Broadway and The Round Up plus new works by Armstron Mitchell Day and Parker. The firm collaborates with Hayman Frohman Brooks Thompson and Ziegfeld to stage major revivals and new pieces including Cinderella and The Follies of 1908.

New Yerk Klaw Berit Khiow & Erlanger Yoderdan New Yous AL Hayman Klawa Erlotoer Lied Theatrical Syndicate No Kings Cligg Traveling Companies Klaw & Milanger Roo! Garden Liberty Theatre New York New York Theatre Metropolitan Theatres Khrewhney Theatre Colon & Harris al [Hayman Charles Frohman Knickrbocker Theatre Dark Theatre Philadelphia Melmyre and Heath Broadway Guy ‘Standing Theodore Roberts Gilbert Parker Joseph Brooks Lillian Russell Klaw & Br 4 Paul Armstroys Langdon Mitchell Edmund Day John J. McNally Harlem the Battery Rex Reach Frederic Thomipson Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger Mabel Taliaferro Mr. Thompson Cohan & Harris George Cohan Victor Moore Geo John J. McNary Geo. Cohan Alice Lloyd Scotland Mary's Lamb Carle & Marks Col Henry W. Savage Klaw & Erlanger

G B Burhans Testifies On Kidney Cure Efficacy

Carlisle Center resident G B Burhans writes that four years ago Foley's Kidney Cure cured his severe kidney trouble, brick dust sediment, and pain. He reports no relapse in four years and urges others with kidney or bladder issues to use the remedy. Sold by all drug stores. dauraday July 16 7 15 p m Members leave for Atlanta and Brunswick.

Ye G. B. Burhans Carlisle Center N.Y Foley All Drug Diata Dauraday Atlanta Brunswick

Battleship Fleet Sails for Honolulu Under Mighty Display

Four first class battleships led by Admiral Sperry depart San Francisco for Honolulu on a 2100 mile voyage. The fleet will stop at Auckland Sydney and Melbourne on a wide itinerary ending in the Philippines and Japan. Thousands lined the bay as the ships sailed, with a Honolulu welcoming program planned including an old fashioned Hawaiian bookupu of gifts. The voyage continues with detailed divisions listed and a week in Honolulu.

San Francisco Cal Anwrlean Navy Charles 5. Sperry Honolulu Eure Hampton Roads Presidio San Francisco Bay Golden Gate Pacific Uns Connec Hcut Honolul Islands Auckland Sydney Melbourne Albany King George's Sound Philippines Yokohama Amoy Manila Connecticut Kansas Minnesota Vermont Georgia Nebraska New Jersey Rhode Island Louisiana Virginia Ohio Missouri Wisconsin Mlinois Kearsarge Kentucky

Insurance Meeting in Atlantic City Opens Annual Convention

Atlantic City N S July 7 Insurance men to the number of about 300 from all over the country attended the opening here today of the annual convention of the International Association of Accident Underwriters. The meeting continues through Wednesday and Thursday with discussions on various phases of accident underwriting. A highlight will be the awarding of the first McNeill medals to three people in the United States and Canada for heroism saving lives. The medal features a Tiffany design with a portrait of George E McNeill on one side and inscription on the reverse.

Atlantic City N.S International Association of Accident Underwriters McNeill United States Canada Association McNeil Tiffany George E. McNeill

Personal testimonial for Kohol from C N Cornell

A 1906 letter from C N Cornell of Roding Georgia describes recovery from stomach and bowels disease after using Kohol sold by all druggists. The note is addressed to E C DeWitt & Co Chicago Gentlemen and extends wishes for long life and prosperity.

E. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago C. N. Cornell Roding All Druggiate

Teeth Mix Up Sparks Nightlong Medical Fiasco

New York July 7 a loud bell summoned Dr McGuire. Mrs Wagner swallowed her teeth during sleep and choking led to a frantic hospital chase. After exams and x rays no teeth were found. a precautionary search revealed the missing set under the bed. Mrs Wagner loudly questioned why they started treatment before checking the bed.

New York McGuire Wampkinavilly Jerry Wagner Wagner Mrs. Wagner Jr. McGuire St. Vincent's Hospital Warner

Mayor fines three more spitters for sidewalk offense

Mayor Dorsey fined three more spitters yesterday as each paid a dollar for spitting on the sidewalk. Chief McKie ordered officers to pursue every violation strictly, enforcing the health law regardless of offender status.

Dorsey McKie

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for Piles

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is specially good for piles. Recommended and sold by all druggists.

DeWitt

Rumors Tie Sullivan Resistance to Illinois Exit

In Fairview Nebraska on July 7 delegates discuss William J Bryan ally Roger Sullivan. M P Dunlap says Sullivan will resign as Illinois member and not seek chairmanship, Bryan allegedly pleased. The report notes Sullivan's fate hinges on Bryan's influence and possible defeat.

Fairview Lincoln Neb Guffey Pennsylvania Wiliam J. Bryan Roger £. Sullivan Ilnois M. P. Dunlap Ilinois Dunlap Sullivan Tl Holsan Mr. Dunlap Bryan

Madame Gould at Last Married in Two Ceremonies

Anna Gai and Prince DeSayan wed at Strand registry office this morning in a civil service followed by a religious ceremony at the French Protestant church. No attendants attended and George Gould’s family was absent. The couple will head to Paris tonight after a small wedding breakfast. Baron De Fonteniillat and M Donchauvin acted as witnesses. DeLagan said he renounced Catholicism as it would not sanction a divorce.

Atlanta, Ga Mary Roverta Quillian Pletcher A. Quillian Atlanta Crew Street O'Colek Quillian St. John's Methodist Church Hr. C. Christian Aldiound W. Martin W. R. Joyner M. M. Davies E. P. Burns C. Il. Kelly C. H. Winn J. W. Stalling Mary Roberta Redding Colonel Redding Experiment St. John's Church London Anna Gai Prince DeSayan Strand Registry Office Chureach George Gould Paris Baron de Fonteniillat M. Donchauvin DeLagan

Badge No 13 Proves A HeoBco In Augusta

Augusta Ga July 7 Chief Norris prohibits badge No 13 from being worn by any patrolman. The story traces prior badge mishaps from 1 to 50, noting deaths and illnesses linked to badge 13. Norris forbids its use due to superstition and past misfortune.

Augusta Norris Charlie Walker Key Kernyshaw Noris

Boy's Life Saved by Chamberlain Remedy

A four year old boy suffered a severe dysentery attack and recovered after two doctors administered Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil. The testimonial credits the medicine with saving the child’s life and notes its availability through local druggists H R Palmer & Sons W J Smith & Co L P Canning BE C McEvoy Orr Drug Co.

Chamberlain Wilant H. Strolling Carbon Hill Ala H.R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Uro L. P. Canning Be, C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co

Pension measure looms in Georgia house debate

A proposed constitutional amendment in Georgia would fund Confederate veterans and widows with pensions, drawing criticism over cost and timing. Supporters argue current rolls would shrink, while opponents warn of a heavy statewide fiscal burden and late residency factors. The plan faces final action before the current session adjourns and could impact taxes and eligibility.

Atlanta of Representatives Poss Cobb Giuriy Georgia General Assembly Foster of Commission Foster

Georgia Democrats Name Clark Howell for President Delegation

Denver July 7 Georgia Democrats named Clark Howell for the national ticket and endorsed him for the presidency. The Georgia delegation planned an active campaign to support Howell and present his claims before the convention.

Denver Georgiini Iryan Probaly His Sion Georgis New York Fis Clark Howell Hame Howell Georgia Gray Wert Bryan Aid

30 Stimulation Without Irrita That is the watchword

7 what Orino Laxative Frutti 0 sees. Cleanses and stimul Me howela without Irritaion Suld by all druggists form.

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