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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1909

Page

7

Athens Park Settle Expected After City Council Meeting

Athens officials consider a park sale offer combining D C Barrow T J Shackelford J R Crane and H H Linton parcels. Linton offers 20 acres on Barber Street with forest and spring for 2000 dollars. University of Georgia alongside offers 27 acres for 2700 dollars. City to inspect property and decide at next meeting.

Linton University Messrs D. C. Barrow T. J. Shackelford J. R. Crane H. H. Linton Georgia Barrow and Shackelford University of Georgia

Graves of Union Dead at Andersonville Remembered

At Andersonville Georgia on June 1 a large gathering paid tribute to 13 722 Union soldiers buried in the national cemetery. The FitzGerald post G A R led services with Lincoln Gettysburg address read by Rev EB Holingsworth. The Americus Light Infantry fired the salute and sounded taps under governor ordered guard duty.

Andersonville Henry Wirz Georgia National Fitzgerald Post Lincoln EB. Everett Holingsworth Christian Church Fitzgerald, Ga Americus Light Infantry

Weston, Ocean to Ocean Walker Praises Foot-Ease

A Weston figure endorses Allen's Foot-Ease noting its comfort for tired feet during long walks. The ad claims 30,000 testimonials and offers a 25 cent trial package, with free samples by mail. Also mentions Georgia railroad firemen arbitration and hopes for peaceful settlement.

Weston Allen Olmstead, le Roy, N

New York Fights Cocaine Habit Crusade Hailed by Officials

New York police launch a city wide drive to enforce laws against cocaine sales for non medical use. Officials cite a heavy underground traffic sourced abroad and urge Congress to impose prohibitive tariffs and an internal revenue tax to restrict cocaine and leaves.

New York American Health League Congress Washington Aldrich Payne Senator Lodge

Wages Rise 10 Percent in Pittsburg District Mills

In Pittsburg on June 1 the iron and steel mills across the district restored old wage levels for about 35,000 workers at Republic Iron and Steel and other firms. The 10 percent increase follows a prior wage cut last April and cites rising costs for iron and steel products as the main reason for the restoration.

Pittsburg Republic Iron and Steel Company

Born in Iowa endorses Chamberlain's remedy sale

Ennis Bros declare Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy made in Des Moines effective for years. The product saved a life in El Paso Texas and is now sold in Narcops Florida through H R Palmer Orr Co Warren J Smith J C McEvoy and L P Canning with growing demand.

Iowa Des Moines el Paso Texas Narcops Ennis Bros H. R. Palmer & Bons Orr Co Warren J. Smith & Bro J. C. McEvoy

Opening of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition Celebrated

President Taft started the electric spark that opened the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle. Tens of thousands attended as parades formed and ceremonies began in the amphitheatre with Bishop O'Dea leading prayers. Governors from Alaska California Oregon and Utah attended along with James J. Hill and other officials. The fair opens with all features ready for summer visitors while Georgia legislators discuss a vacation in Atlanta and readers are urged to use Foley's Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder trouble.

Seattle Wash White House Taft Far West Alaska Pacific Islands United States Thronga Lake Washington Lake Union Admiral Sebree Pacific Admiral Iichi James Dunsmuir British Columbia W. 8. Hoggatt J. H. Brady Idaho P. W. Benton Oregon Gillett California William Spry Utah M E. Hay Washington Macleau Innes Band Chicago America O'Dea Beattle James J. Hill Rodenberg Gueata of Honor New York State Building

Tie On Lunaer ATTRACTS INTERES

Nashville news notes Commissioner Clements of the Interstate Commerce Commission nearing resolution of the yellow pine lumber reparations. Birmingham’s proposed agreement covers about 1,000,000 dollars in claims with railroads likely to pay over 500,000. Mississippi Retail Lumber Dealers case to the U S Supreme Court. Tariff debates over free lumber provision fail in Senate. International conservation congress delayed to May 1910 with broad acceptances. Rehearing granted in Louisiana timber land case. Shippers complain of New Orleans discrimination in rail service. Western Naval Stores Association formed in Beaumont. National Lumber Manufacturers Association meeting postponed to July.

Nashville Tenn Clements Interstate Commerce Commission Southern Lumberman Birmingham Washington Titte Territory Tift Lumber Dealers’ Association Mississippi Louisiana Misatasppi Supreme Court Supreme Court of the United States Whitfield McCumber North Dakota Denver Lumber Protectionista Bailey Texas Dolliver Towa Senate Congress Canada Davies West Virginia Ottawa Congressional Record Finance Committee Ia International Conservation Congress Roosevelt Hague State Department Italy Argentina Switzerland Louisiana Supreme Court Hackley, Hume & Joyce Tangipahoa Parish W. R. Adams J. M. Bach Thomas M. Akers O. E. Terry Felix Mix National Lumber Exporters’ Association New Orleans Board of Trade New Orleans Interstate Commerce BE. E. Clark Charles F. Gerry Western Naval Stores Associaion Beaumont National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Seattle R. A. Long

Foley Kidney Remedy Helps Elderly Man Recover

A Kentucky man touts Foley Kidney Remedy for enlarged prostate after doctors counseled operation. His father improved after two bottles, returning to health. Also reports on Elks Wisconsin meeting in Portage with parade plans and orphanage proposal. Catarrh cure by Hall's founded on constitutional treatment with guarantees.

Ife L. B. Morris Dexter, Ky Foley Scheee Fall PF. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney & CO Hall

Naming of arbitrators moves next in Georgia Railroad strike

Atlanta June 1. General Manager Thomas K Scott will appoint the road s representative on the arbitration board. B A Ball says he will name the firemen s man only after Scott names one for the road. The board will hear disputes over Negro employment and seniority, with awards binding for a year.

Ulm Atlanta Georgia Railroad Thomas K. Scott B.A. Ball Fremen Brotherhood Scott Ope Aleo Augusta Ball Knapp Interstate Commerce Commission Neill Labor Aide Arbitration Board United Rate Court of Appeals Board of Arbitration Congressman Thomas,w. Hardwick Reuben R. Arnold

Traveling Men Are In Session In Asheville

In Asheville North Carolina June 1 the twentieth annual Travelers Protective Association of America convention opened at the Auditorium with about 2000 in attendance. President R O Gray welcomed by Governor W W Kitchin and city official Locke Craig. Parade and entertainments mark opening events. Secretary treasurer race between Louisvilles Lewis T La Beaume and Schuyler T Logan sparks contest. Cities Chattanooga Omaha and Philadelphia bid for next years meeting.

Asheville N. C Travelers’ Protective Association of America R. O. Gray Louisville W. W. Kitchin Locke Craig Gray W. W. Kitehia Victoria Ingihis Battery Park Lewis T. la Beaume Loulaville Schuyler T. Logan Lafayette Ind la Beaume Travelers’ Protective Association Logan Ia Chattanooga Tenn Omaha Neb Philadelphia

Georgia posse of possum chases car down Milledgeville road

Augusta visitors Massingale and Evans in a Constitution era road survey trip were nearly halted when a possum ran onto the Milledgeville state road near McDuffie and Columbia counties. Massingale’s white Steamer rammed past, the marsupial dodged into brush, and both men leaped from the car to rescue it from the animal.

Augusta Bimo Massingale Atlanta Lawton B. Evans Clement A. Evans Constitution Athens Auguasta Good Roads Milledgeville State Road McDuffie Columbia Counties Mr. Missengale Mr. Evans Mr. Magsengale Georgia

Chairman Bondurant Advances Union Station Plan

Chairman Bondurant of the chamber committees on the union station keeps the matter moving with railroad officials and is confident a definite announcement will come soon.

Bondurant Chamber of Commerce Union Station Dala Ft Ia

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