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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1908

Page

7

County Commissioners Plan Summer Road Improvements

The county commissioners met to approve office location changes and authorize sewer pipe purchases for permanent road improvements. Work will run through summer to ready roads for fall use, including Lexington road completion and Danielsville road work. Commissioner Holman praised the Lexington road from city limits to county line. A paving proposal for Oconee street within the city up to the bridge will be submitted to the mayor and council at the August meeting.

Southern Mutual Gamble Danielsville Lexington Road Holman Oconee Street

Keen Interest Felt in Tuberculosis Congress

Washington observers report strong European and other international interest in the upcoming tuberculosis congress and exhibition in Washington early in October. Delegates and displays from England France Germany Sweden and several other nations will participate with eminent scientists from Europe Canada South Africa Mexico Australia and Central and South America. Notable invitees include Professor L Landoury Dr Maurice Mignon Dr S S Steriopulo Professor B Bang Dr Ramon Y Cajal Dr Camilo Calleja and K J Kalning. The National Museum will host the event though only the first two floors will be ready. The congress opens September 30 and runs to October 12.

Washington D. C England France Germany Sweden Switzerland Europe Canada Newfoundland South Africa Mexico Australia South Central America JL. Landoury University of Paria Maurice Mignon Nice Mediterranean Medical Society B. Bang Denmark Ramon Y. Cajal Madrid Camilo Calleja Spain K. J. Kalning Riga Baltic Veterinary Society National Museum

Hibernians Open Biennial Convention in Indianapolis

Nearly every state is represented at the Ancient Order of Hibernians national meeting in Indianapolis. High mass at the cathedral preceded the session in Tomlinson Hall where President Matthew Cummings of Boston and Mayor Bookwalter gave welcome addresses before the executive session. The convention runs through week’s end.

Hibernians Indianapolis Ind Ancient Order of Hibernians Tomlinson Hall Matthew Cummings Boston Bookwalter

Just Exactly Right New Life Pills Endorsement

Mr A A Felton of Harrisville New York praises Dr King s New Life Pills as just exactly right for years. The pills relieve without discomfort and serve as a remedy for constipation biliousness and malaria. Available at W J Smith & Bro H BR Palmer Sons drug stores for 26 cents.

Dr. King A. A. Felton Harrisville N. Y W. J. Smith & Bro H. BR. Palmer & Sons

Pageant graces Plains of Abraham in Quebec Tercentenary

Tens of thousands witness the first Quebec Tercentenary pageant on the Plains of Abraham marking the beginnings of the celebration. The event features scenes from Cartier to Montcalm and Wolfe with river battleships saluting and royal reception plans for the Prince of Wales.

Quebec Plains of Abraham Cartier Montcalm Wolfe Levis Murray France Fontainbleu Francis I Champlain America Marie New King’s Wharf Wilfrid Laurier Prince of Wales Abraham Fort Great Britain United States Australia South Africa New Zealand Newfoundland Walesa Victoria Park Indomitable Northwest Mounted Police

Kidney Health Tip Cites Fo ley's Kidney Cure

Summer heat and excess drinking can strain the kidneys. Use Fo ley's Kidney Cure and attend to kidney health promptly. Sold by all druggists.

Tybee Sea Fatality: Boy 15 Killed by Large Fish

A 15 year old, Harry Lovett, was killed while swimming off Tybee near Savannah when a large porpoise or fish leaped from the sea and crushed him. His companion Wyly Brunner, son of the Savannah health officer, witnessed the attack as the two boys swam two miles. Rescue efforts ongoing. body believed mangled if washed ashore. Lovett belonged to the Benevolent Cadets and camp on Tybee island had just ended.

Marvey Lovette Tybee Savannah Nile Harry Lovett Wyly Brunner Brunner Porpolis Lovett Porpoise Ude Beneliction Cadets Tybee Island

Testimony On Foley Kidney Cure Triumphs Over Kidney Trouble

G B Burhans of Carlisle Center N Y writes about recovery from severe kidney trouble after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He reports brick dust in urine, pain, and symptoms disappeared and did not return over four years. He recommends the remedy to others. Sold by all druggists.

G. B. Burhans Carlisle Center Foley

Fight Over Measurers in Georgia National Guard

Atlanta July 21 Officers of the Georgia National Guard unite to defeat a bill by Senator Stephens seeking an independent Savannah Volunteer Guards exempt from Dick law. They warn independent status threatens state militia with disorganization and federal dependence. Despite a favorable senate report they will oppose in the house and appeal to the governor if needed.

Atlanta Georgia National Guard Stephens Senate House Senator Stephens Savannah Savannah Volunteer Guarda National Guard T O House Committee Chickamauga

Gompers and Mitchell Face Contempt Trial

Justice Ander son in Washington summons Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt of an injunction in the Buck Stove and Range case. The petition accuses them of violations by public utterances and editorials. Mitchell proposed a $5 fine on members purchasing the company’s products.

Gompers Mitchell Washington Buck Stove and Range Justice Anderson District Supreme Court Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Frank Morrison John Mitchell Executive Council United Mine Workers of America Buck Stove and Range Company St. Louis Gould Federationist Buck Stove and Ranger Company Lst Gompera and Morrison Bucks Company Jobn Mitchell United Mine Workers

Pullman museum holds porters and babies in lost property

Washington story recounts odd finds on trains including watches, cigars, Bibles, and a baby found in a ladies room basin. Conductors report full procedures for identifying owners, including dates, routes, and item descriptions, to prevent fraud before consigning unclaimed items to the Pullman museum.

R. M. Cheshire Washington, D. C Pullman Company Proton Wes Babba Hel Atlanta New Orleans Pullman Express Companies Post Office Department

Will Governor Smith's message reveal Brown letter contents

Atlanta July 21 Governor Smith has sent to the general assembly his message explaining why he fired Railroad Commissioner Joseph M Brown Brown is in the east and expected back late this week The key question is whether the House judiciary committee will demand the unopened letter or pursue the governor's stated reasons plus the letter's significance in the investigation The issue dominates the session as to whether the letter affects the inquiry and its conclusions

Atlanta General Judiciary Committee of House Governor Smith Mr. Brown Bis Brown

Vacation Advice and Travel Safety Reminders

Travel tips urge taking Chamberlain's remedy while on trips to woods mountains seashore. Humorous anecdotes about travelers losing items on sleepers and a parrot cussing, with sales notes for remedies and comments on forgetfulness and scams. Contains names of vendors and a Boston teacher as a concluding anecdote.

Chandler cashes life policy dispute ends in favor of Mutual Life

Georgia court decision resolves the long running case of C C Chandler against Mutual Life Industrial over a life policy on Chandler’s brother in law William Yerby who killed himself. The insurer refused payment alleging Yerby did not sign the application. Chandler contended Yerby signed with Chandler’s assistance. The case, pending for years, ends with the lower court ruling for the company.

Yerby Messrs. H. & West Shackelford and Shackelford J. A. B. Mshaffey J. J. Strickland BE. K. Leampkis

Classifying Freight Receiving Attention at Western Meet

Western Classifications Committee in Manitou Colorado reports nearly 500 subjects docketed for semi annual meeting. Key items include minimum car load weights proposed at 24000 pounds for third class or higher and 36000 pounds for lower than third class, with consideration of stronger packaging and increased perishable freight revenue. also rules on car load rate requiring one consignee to deliver freight at forwarding station in one working day. exceptions apply to consignors and forwarding rail charges.

Manitou Colo Western Classifications Comaignort

Dr M B Wharton Dies in Atlanta

Prominent Baptist minister Dr M B Wharton dies after weeks of illness at Baptist Tabernacle Infirmary in Atlanta He led the Baptist church in Eufaula Alabama and was among the souths leading churchmen Born in Orange County Virginia he entered the ministry at age 20 after graduating from Richmond College He edited The Christian Index in Atlanta and had recently overseen church construction and dedication plans.

Atlanta M. B. Wharton Tabernacla Infirmary Wharton Baptist Church Eufaula Ala Gainesville Avanta Dr. Wharton Orange County Virginia Richmond College Maintl Ass the Christian Index

Also Mentioned on This Page

Commission Danielsville Road Castoria Southern Female College Georgia LaGrange Lem Walker Fie College Chapel Sarah Ferrell Lyceum Baptist John E. Dawson Milton E .Bacon Henry E. Brooks John A. Foster J. F. Cox Charlie C. Cox G. A. Nunnally Lake City Fla A. H. Nunnally M. W. Hatton Dr. Nunnally L. G. Bender Florence Lak Acco Pullmars Felda H. R Palmer & Sons Ll. P. Canning B. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co New York Chadwick Hoffman House Chandler Cash Mutual Life Industrial Association Supreme Court Chas Lamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons W. I. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning M. McEvoy
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