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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1909

Page

2

City Hospital Movement Debated Before Council

A large citizen delegation pressed for a city hospital at city hall, led by Judge Cobb and Dr H C White. They urged charter expansion to empower the mayor and council, with a resolution to be prepared for the next meeting and a bill advertised for the General Assembly. The group noted broad public support and signatures from major taxpayers.

A. J. Cobb H. C. White Col T. J. Shackelford Messrs Bett Shackelford Cobb White West

Goulds Money Leave a Guess

New York June reports a prolonged Gould family divorce saga with Katharine Clemmons Gould and Howard Gould amid inherited disputes over Jay Gould's will and a court battle that could affect roughly five million dollars. The saga traces past separations and alleged misconduct, with depositions likely as key evidence in the non jury hearing before Justice Gerard.

New York Jay Gould Wall Street Countess de Castellane Anna Gould Helle de Bagan Family i Frank Goulds Anna Frank Helen Kelly Frank Gould Katherine Clemmons Gould Howard Gould Gerard Europe Gould William F. Cody Buffalo Bill Ilegal Dustin Farnum Thosbland Wife Doula Zella Nicholas Howard Goulds Holland House Katherine Clemmons California West George Gould George Helen Gould Howard Misa Clemmons Princess de Sagan

Presbyterian Brotherhood Meeting Opens in Portland

In Portland Oregon the Presbyterian Brotherhood convention gathers for a two day session. It marks the first of four coastal gatherings planned for June and July. Charles B Holt of Chicago, national Brotherhood president, and other leaders address the meeting.

Hood Portland Ore Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Brotherhood Pacific Coast States Charles 8. Holt Chicago National Brotherhood

Hardwick Names to Arbitration Board in Georgia Railroad Strike

Congressman Thomas W. Hardwick and Reuben R. Arnold are named to a board to arbitrate the Georgia Railroad dispute. EB. A. Ball cites the need for a fair settlement amid tensions between white firemen and African American workers, noting mediation under the Erdman act and public interest in Georgia.

Atlanta Thomas W. Hardwick Georgia Railroad Reuben R. Arnold Knapp Inter-State Commerce Commission Thomas K. Scott EB. A. Ball The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen State of Georgia Neill Board of Arbitration Erdman Interstate, Commerce Commission Meditation Therfore Scott

Reunion of University Class of 192? Promises Delightful Banquet

Alumni from many classes converge on commencement with the class of 1922 planning a reunion. Morris Michael presides as president with R. L. McWhorter and Miles W. Lewis on the entertainment committee. A Georgian banquet Monday evening is set to be a highlight, with about twenty five members anticipated.

Morris Michael Messrs R. L. McWhorter Miles W. Lewis

Body of Romeoins Found After Jail Escape Attempt

The body of James Romaines, a young white man, was found in Chickamauga Creek near Dalton, Georgia, after he and John Goad attempted to escape from Catoosa county jail. Goad fled toward Chattanooga, later surrendering, believing his companion drowned. An undertaker was notified to send a casket as the body was recovered by searchers.

Romaines Goad Chicaamauga Creek Good Chattanooga Dalton Here Catoosa County Ramaines

White supremacist plea in Georgia labor dispute

A letter from B of L. F. and B. representatives argues for white firemen supremacy in Georgia, naming Thomas W. Hardwick and Reuben Arnold as arbiters and pressing support from white men. The text vows victory, denounces black workers, and seeks statements to influence arbitration.

Georgia Inter-State Commerce Commission Thomas W. Hardwick Reuben Arnold South Elocere State of A. Ball L. F

Excursions Planned From Georgia to State College Visit

Several farmers trips are planned this summer from Georgia points to Athens to meet Dr. Soule and faculty at the State College of Agriculture. Jackson county excursion from Jefferson will be July 10 with a large turnout. Ocilla farmers petition low rail rates and expect a sizable group later in the season. Other excursions are likely and will aim for a pleasant, profitable visit.

Georgia Athens State College of Agriculture Ocilla Dr. Soule

Baby saved by dramatic ambulance swing in New York

Nine month old Evans Killeen of Avenue A swallowed a metal jack from a marble game. Dr. Pearson rode at high speed to Twenty-sixth Street, swung the baby by the heels in the ambulance, and dislodged the jack. The dramatic treatment saved the child's life before crowds in the street.

New York Pearson Bellevue Twentieth Street Second Avenue

Clarke County Leads in Good Roads Effort at Albany

County officials Holman and Strahan attend the Good Roads Convention in Albany as Clarke County tops Georgia in road quality. A five hundred dollar county contest to build the best roads by next November has drawn wide interest, with mobile dealers organizing rural routes and locals pledging active work statewide. Clarke County is praised for superior roads and ongoing progress everywhere.

Holman Strahan Albany Clarke County Georgia Banner Constitution Atlanta Augusta Messrs Constitution

Electric Bitters Promise Health and Beauty For Women

Advertises Electric Bitters as a cure for nervous irritability and skin problems caused by kidney toxins. Claims regulation of stomach liver and kidneys purifies blood strengthens nerves and improves complexion. Promotes purchase at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons for 60 cents.

W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Perry Davis' Painkiller Featured As Quick Emergency Remedy

A vintage advertisement touts Perry Davis' Painkiller as the rapid relief for sprains bruises strained muscles and injuries from falls and blows. It claims worldwide use over seventy years with millions of bottles sold annually and promotes a new large 35c size.

Perry Davis Mission of Mercy Perry Davin

Abbeville Judge Thomas L Holton Dies in Georgia

Athens reports the sudden death of Judge Thomas L Holton at his Abbeville Georgia home on Monday night He was a University of Georgia law graduate from the class of 1889 He married Ida Haudrup of Athens and funeral plans drew Mr J H Haudrup to Abbeville for the service

Athens Thomas L. Holton Abbeville Judge Holton University Law Department Ida Haudrup J. H. Haudrup

Mrs W J Shaw Dies in Philadelphia

The death of Mrs. W J Shaw at German Hospital in Philadelphia on Saturday morning saddens Athenians. Formerly Daisy Cheney of Rome, she leaves 14 husband three brothers and one sister. The comically misprinted rescue tale and medical ad nearby note Dr King’s New Discovery for lung trouble.

Bert R. Lean Qheny, Wash Spokane California Dr. King W. J. Shaw W. J.J. Smith Philadelphia Shaw Rome Athens Daisy Cheney

Coaxing the Brute From the New York Sun

Eve muses on feeding Adam after her apple tale while crafting a fig leaf outfit. The piece hints at evolving fears and satire about gender and power in a playful, literary tone.

New York Sun Eve Adam Ronson Ner

Appeal for aid to Lucy Cobb girls in Savannah

The Savannah Press appeals to Lucy Cobb Institute alumnae for help for a penniless, orphaned graduate from the West who came to Savannah then to a sanitarium due to tuberculosis. Her funds are exhausted and the disease advances. readers are urged to assist to ease her last days amid a nationwide fight against tuberculosis.

Lucy Cobb Institute Savannah Lucey Cobb Institute Lucy Cobb Georgia West Athens Presa Lucy Cobby Cas

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