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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1901

Page

7

Athens Wheat and Oat Fair rewards growers and okays prizes

The Athens Wheat and Oat Fair at the opera house concluded with awards totaling $100 in gold for top wheat yields and $75, $20 prizes for oats. Winners included A L Malcom Statham Greene Co and J D Price Farmington Oconee Co. A drawing awarded five Jersey heifers from Hodgson Cotton Co to ticket holders. The event drew many farmers and featured lectures by J B Hannicatt T B Terry and Hugh N Starnes.

Messrs. Hunnicutt, Terry and Starnes Hodgson Cotton Company Ite Farmera Athena J. M. Smith R. J. Redfog J. B. Hannicatt Southern Cultivator T. B. Terry Ohio Hugh N. Starnes University of Georgia A. L. Malcom Statham Oconee County E. B. Thompson Wrayswood Greene County W. B. Hardigree Watkinsville E. A. Brono Center Jackson County D. L. Milford Apple Valley Bashela Wm. Armstrong Greshamville W. D. Kally Sapt Clarke County Bashels J. D. Price Farmington Buttercup P. W. Rice, Jr Bowman Lady Gray Wm. L. Phillips Comer Little Pet J. M. Gannela Larkin Gazelle 8. O. Henson Rutherford Little Daisy Mra

Accident harms Atlanta merchant Jarvis at McDowell site

Mr John H Jarvis of Atlanta former McDowell grocery operator suffered a knee injuring fall when a plank collapsed on the back veranda of the McDowell building yesterday evening. Dr W B Conway attended and friends expect a several day recovery. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve recommended for skin conditions and piles amid local ads.

John 8. Jarvis Atlanta McDowell Grocery McDowell W. B. Conway Jarvis

Georgia Retail Grocers Adourn Convention in Athens

The second annual Georgia Retail Grocers Association meeting adjourned in Athens after a productive session. Officers were elected for the coming year and committees named including Ways and Means and Constitution and By Laws. Next meeting location undecided, likely Savannah. national secretary Pfeiffer left for Atlanta to address the Atlanta association tomorrow.

Athens Georgia Retail Grocers’ Associationséiournea Cator Woolford Atlanta A. W. Farlinger M. M. Arnold W. D. Britt Columbus H. R. Shewmake Augusta John F. Evans Savannah H D. Weaver Dublin Geo. D. Campbell Rome J. K. Bibb Waycross W. CO. Weatherford M M. Arnold A. von der Lieth Ath Dos J. R. Bibb Waycroas Athenium Jaa Jaa Executive Committees and Will Be Announced Later. Mr. Obas. Pfeiffer Atlanta Association

Athens Wheat and Oat Fair Could Form Permanent Association

The Athens Wheat and Oat Fair may lead to a permanent fair association and annual fair. The success suggests citizens will invest stock to fund premiums and expenses, making land permanent and ensuring gate receipts cover costs. Officials anticipate broad support and seek to organize a first class track and fair with careful planning next month.

Athens

Freight train near Cleveland injures man in sleep

Mr. McCormick of near Cleveland narrowly escaped death between Barber Junction and Cleveland when a freight car knocked him against the embankment. He was awakened before serious injury and sustained only a bruise and a minor fall in this July incident.

Georgia Weekly Press Association Adopts Plans For Next Session

The Georgia Weekly Press Association adjourned after a profitable session in Athens. Members praised the State Normal School visit, heard papers on journalism and printing, passed resolutions of thanks, and elected officers for the year. The group planned a future meeting in Quitman and a scholarship at the Normal School.

State Normal School Athens Georgia Weekly Press Association Janes O'Farrell Abbas Banner Eqna Quin Quitman W. Coleman Cedartown Standard Edna Oui Quitman Free Press J. W. Bivins Cordele Sentinel W. A. Bhackelford Oglethorpe Echo J. W. Anderson Coving Ton Star E. 0. Branson Athens Park Atlanta Buffalo

Mozley Lemon Elixir Claims Cures for Liver and Nerve Ailments

Advertised elixir from Dr H Mosley of Atlanta promises to regulate liver stomach kidneys and relieve hiliousness constipation malaria indigestion fevers and nervous trouble. Testimonials from Etta Jones Minerley and Mrs Beville praise cures for headaches ulcers ulcers and dyspepsia. Morning Call publisher notes endorsements.

Druggista H. Mosley Atlanta Mozley

Ohio Democrats Declare Platform at Columbus Convention

The Ohio Democratic state convention opened amid factional strife between Johnson and McLean Kilbourne camps. Delegates debated resolutions on taxation railroads and tariff reform with three Johnson planks adopted as amendments. Col James Kilbourne was nominated for governor amid tumultuous scenes in Columbus.

Columaus Tomas Johnson Committee On McLean and Kilbourne Johnson Kansens Bryan P. Sales Cleveland Friends of Johnson Kilbourne McLean Ar Brooker John Howl Ohio Democratic of Ohio Pal Tno James Kilbourne Colombus Columbus Ken- You Harvard

Columbus librarian and charity official rises in civic ranks

The piece profiles a Columbus figure who became president of a reform body and held roles with the Columbus board of the public library, Children's Home Guild, and Associated Charities. He has long avoided public office until a recent nomination, admired by women and labor groups, and was once neighbor and adviser to Senator Allen G. Thurman. His father represented the Columbus district in Congress.

Sobbo l Etter Onio Cepranial Cmission Columbus Board Public Library Children’s Home Guild and Associated Charities Army of the Sistends el cLean Wiemen San Honorar Cin Atte Ostenbus Trades and Tabor Assembly Allen G. Thurman Coluarbus Congress

Trains Wreck Near Norton Missouri Kills and Injures Many

A Chicago and Alton passenger train and a freight train collided near Norton Missouri just before 6 am. Officials report three crewmen and several passengers killed with about 25 injured. Cars burned as rescuers head toward Marshall with the dead and wounded.

Kansas Orry Chicago and Alton Railroad Chicago Norton Sinter Fee Kansas City Marshall Nes Tour Ars L. Me. Lain War Department Chicago and Alton Road

Purport of Tutt's Liver Pills Advertisement

An old advertisement extols Tutt's Liver Pills as a universal remedy. It claims to restore bowel function, promote vigor, and cure ailments such as sick headache malaria biliousness constipation and kin dred diseases. The copy reads like a patent medicine pitch.

Rutt

Quiet in Reading strike circles amid wage talks

Read ing labor action stalls as workers out await a response from the company. Vice President Smink and General Superintendent Schumann are in talks over wage changes proposed by the strikers. The adjustments aim to resolve disputed terms and may be settled at a Saal conference with about 1,000 workers at the cube works.

Reapixo Philadelphia Smink Schumann Committee Af Saal Berlin

Steel Strike Quiet as Conference Looms in Vittebura

Report from Pirrsovaa on July 10 notes the steel strike was quiet awaiting tomorrow’s conference in the city. Details have been arranged and indications point to a short session and amicable settlement. wage talks to be withheld by both companies.

Vittebura Pirrsovaa Reagan Reese Cincinnati OmerAts International Christian Endeavor Auditorium Ohio Rutlortacas Curry Birmi George B. Sinwart IV. Ter Ment ¥. Y Mr. Butler

Mrs Patterson Dies In Tennessee Home

Mrs Martha Patterson ex President Andrew Johnson's daughter, died at 4 25 am in Greenville Tennessee after dysentery and chronic illness. Funeral Thursday at Greenville with ministers J L Jones and J A Baylor. She will rest beside her father in the Johnson family cemetery near Greenville after services. Her death leaves five survivors in the Johnson family.

Greenville Joes Johnson Family Tennessee Mia Johnson

Fatal shotgun duel ends in deaths near Phant rs Fin

A deadly gunfight occurred near Phant rs Fin on July 10. Edward Franklin died after exchanging fire with his son-in-law David Kinard. Mrs Kinard and their baby were seriously injured. Kinard was wounded and another individual was struck as the combatants fired volleys at each other.

Edward Franklin Phant Rs Fin Edward Franklinga David Kinard Mrs Kinard Bas Moe Na

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