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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1909

Page

3

Near beer fight delays McLendon suspension in Georgia

Atlanta July 24 report says the near beer fight in the Georgia legislature could stall action on suspending railroad commissioner 8 G McLendon. Alexander of De Kalb backs near beer bill while supporting ex Governor Smith, risking McLendon reinstatement. Investigating committee report due next Monday. general tax act must pass first. Also advice to vacation readers to pack Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, sold locally.

Atlanta G. McLendon Railroad Commission House of Representatives Alexander DeKalb McLendon Smith General Assembly H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro

Clarke Rifles to Create Special Pay Members List

The Clarke Rifles plan a Special Pay Members tier to fund the new military company. Georgia law allows up to thirty members who pay at least twenty five dollars annually to be exempt from jury duty road duty and street tax while membership lasts. Certificates will be issued and used as proof in court.

Clarke Rifles State of Georgia

Lot 2 Petticoats Offered in Solid Colors and Fancies

Lot 2 listing describes assorted solid color and fancy Petticoats offered at prices from 12.50 to 20.00. The brief ad highlights multiple price points for attractive garments.

Gesigne Madras Madr Thompson

Near beer bill read second time in Georgia house

Atlanta report details a filibuster and a misperception over the second reading of Hooper Alexander's near beer bill. Representative Anderson claims violation of rules, while the record shows the bill was read twice and ready for passage as tensions rise over prohibition measures.

Anderson Chatham Bill Hooper Alexander Holder Alexander Mr. Anderson Shatham Hardman

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Wlendon Choice Wile Nishings Nottingham Michaels Erie Pearl Butt Chamberlain Collee William H. Stroling Carbon Hill Ala H. R. Palmer &Sons Warren J. Smith &Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning Athens
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