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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1910
Page
7
A fragment reports experts from London and University life praising oats as the superior food for stamina. It cites Prof Fisher and James Crichton Browne arguing non meat eaters excel against meat eaters, with headlines noting oatmeal as a recommended daily staple.
More than 500 Georgia bankers will attend the Georgia Bankers Association convention in Atlanta on June 7 and 8. Governor Jos. M. Brown and Mayor Robt. F. Maddox will speak, with Hon. B. B. Vreeland of New York delivering the keynote address on currency reform. The event includes a baseball game, city tours, and a Kimball banquet with Col. R. J. Lowry as toastmaster.
Mr E Weakley of Kokomo Indiana reports backache relief after using Foley Kidney Pills He says kidneys stronger secretions normal and bladder pain gone The testimonial appears in a yellow package sold by all druggists x
An unveiling ceremony for the Cel L P Grant memorial at Grant Park is planned for Friday at four o clock. The five year old great grandson Bryant M Grant Manter Maxwell Berry Grant will pull the cords. City officials will speak led by Mayor Maddox with remarks by Dan Carey and Joseph Logan. Music by Wedemeyer’s band and a platform with city officials, Grant family, and speakers will be present.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reopened the hearing on flour freight rates from Northwestern points to the Atlantic Seaboard. The case involves Minneapolis Duluth and other mills versus Great Northern Railway and other carriers. The prior order cut rates from 2 1/2 to 2 1/2 cents per 100 pounds, pending railroads appeal. Chicago Minerspolls, Kansas City, St Louis and other western milling points are represented.
The Young Women's Christian Association in Athens gains strong local support for remodeling the boarding home into a combined administration building and residence. The plan includes a gymnasium classrooms domestic science department and a Washington street restaurant cafe housed in a new structure on a corner lot. Officials expect broad community benefit from improved facilities, with ongoing fundraising and backing from business leaders.
Mrs. J W Blackstone of Athens Ga credits Doan's Kidney Pills with enduring relief from dull bearing down kidney pain and nocturnal disturbances. She reports lasting cure since 1903 with renewed affirmation in 1908. Sold by Palmer & Sons Drug Store price 60 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
Collinsville Alabama June 1 Mrs Maury Naputi who lives with her daughter Mrs Peter Bassola at Donkville celebrated her hundredth birthday today. Born in Italy on June 1 1910 she had seven children. She survived her husband and six children the last of whom died thirteen years ago. Now alone she came to the United States thirteen years ago to live with her surviving daughter Mrs Bagsola. She never used spectacles can sew and knit unaided and still has several teeth. Her health is described as remarkably cool. Mr Miles W Lewis has returned to Greasboro
Atlanta reporters recount Perry of Hall calling for abolishing and reorganizing the Georgia senate while Dr George Brown derides the house as asses. The piece notes clashes over tuberculosis funding and predicts a tense next legislative session as lawmakers return to the Governor’s mansion for fifty days of lawmaking.
Atlanta June 1 One June 13 the special committee appointed at the last session of the legislatur a to inquire into the advisability and necessity for revision of the judicial circuits of the state will hold a meeting in Atlanta inviting all the superior court judges to attend and present views on the revision direction. The committee heard informal discussion and will hear judges from circuits noting long miles and overwork. The six member group includes Grimith McCurry Baker Burch Lewis. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised for nerves.
About six hundred delegates from thirty counties attend the Northern Minnesota Development Association three day session in Crookston starting with a smokers’ gathering at the Commercial Club. Speakers include Dean A F Woods George Webb W C Cooley A B Whamberlin P E Dowling and Bernhardt Byeggild.
Rev H C Compton pastor of East Athens Baptist Church suffered a sudden severe heart attack on Tuesday afternoon. He is slowly recovering after prompt medical care and stabilization. his wife was away attending her brother's funeral in Thomaston and returned last night.
Mesaré, Carl Youngbird, and D W Hanson were hurt when a scaffold on a Nantahala Avenue house collapsed. Hanson suffered a shattered ankle bone while Youngbird sustained a broken arm and a fractured skull. all fell onto a side scaffold and then onto a pile of shin gle bundles. They are steadily improving.
Citizens meet at city hall to form the Clarke County Howard Club with Hon. A. Hodgson as permanent chair and Aaron Cohen named secretary. An executive and a 100-name campaign committee will be formed, enrollment cards to be distributed, and a strong county campaign planned for Mr. Howard. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for wounds and skin ailments.
Mr J C McConnell sustained painful injuries yesterday when his car hit moving freight cars near Seaboard Railway yards after failing to stop on a steep grade. The vehicle was badly damaged but the injuries were not serious. Poleys Kidney Remedy is endorsed for children to curb bed wetting and treat urinary issues and scarlet fever symptoms.
Vulcanite roofing marketed as durable and cost effective is highlighted by Talmage Hardware Company. Local buyers are invited to visit and test the product in person to compare performance and value.
Georgia Travelers Association to hold a day event in Atlanta on Saturday at Grant Park. The program starts 10:30 a.m. with a pavilion meeting, lunch at 12:30, speeches from 1:30 to 8 p.m. and plans for the upcoming state convention at Kimball House on June 25.
Oconee county residents remain stirred over Roy Daniel's killing found near the county seat with throat cut and head and body shot. Lonnie Coleman, an Atlanta Negro, escaped after firing on a posse. Joe Freeheart is jailed in Watkinsville awaiting trial. Authorities seek Coleman with bloodhounds as a cottage hideout remains suspected near town.
The Merry Widows club of Atlanta held its annual fish fry at Silver Lake on Peachtree Road. Twelve members traveled by automobile with escorts who were widowers. the group promotes music and moonlight. Membership is for widowed women who have experienced remarriage.
The Good Roads tour departs Atlanta for New York in five days with prominent Georgia and southern participants. Mayor Gaynor will greet the party on Staten Island at a Staten Island Club luncheon in New Brighton. A White Steamer will carry the official party. fifty-two entries and non contesting cars accompany the tour.
Six thousand residents attended the christening of Atlanta's $50,000 pipe organ in the armory auditorium with Edmund H. Lemate presiding and Florence Hinkle soprano. Colonel Peel led the fundraising and was praised for the project.
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