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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1908

Page

2

Inland Waterway Improvement Advocated For South

In a Georgia hosted educational meeting the Rev Dr Lee urged rapid inland waterway improvements to unlock South wealth. He cited vast mineral and coal resources and a cotton industry generating hundreds of millions, but warned transport limits curb growth. Continuous, well funded river and harbor work could harmonize markets and force carrier cooperation.

The Method Episcopal Church Atlanta Lee Georgia South Geological Survey of United States Europe Great Britain Germany France Russia Kentucky West Virginia Alabama Maryland North Carolina Virginia National Rivers and Harbors Congress

Development and the Magnificent South Amid Hindrances

A fragmentary line suggests debates over progress and regional growth impeding the full development of the South. The wording hints at broader themes of modernization, obstacles, and ambitions within the era. No concrete names or dates are readable.

Crawford Young but a Leader in Florida Politics

The article notes William J. Crawford may face a second primary for presidential nomination, highlighting his unusually young age and strong political family background. It mentions his grandfather and father both served as Secretary of State, with his brother owning the Evening News and active in politics.

Denver William J. Bryan John T. Crawford Crawford Napoleon Ln United States Secon Florida H. Clay Crawford W. B. Crawford Evening News

Cure for Consumption Endorsed by A A Herren of Pinch

A A Herren of Pinch Arkansas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best cough and lung remedy and has cured consumption in its early stage. He claims no one who uses Foley's Honey and Tar is unsatisfied and notes it is sold by all druggists.

A. A. Herren Pinch Ark Foley

Young Donahue versus George Memsic in Boston clash

Boston June 9 members of the Amory Athletic Club anticipate a lively card tonight as Young Donahue meets George Memsic in a battle. Donahue boasts of a past win in Indianapolis and aims to repeat, while Memsic, having improved on the Pacific Coast, has shown form against notable fighters including Joe Gans Rudolph Anholt and Cy Clone Johnny Thompson.

George Memsic Boston Mass Amory Athletic Club Donahue George Memeriee Donhue Memsie Indianapolis Memsic Pacific Coast Joe Gans Rudolph Anholz Cyclone Johny’ Thompson

Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Listed For Athens

Colic and diarrhoea are quickly relieved by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by H R Palmer and Sons W J Smith Co L P Canning E C McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.

H.R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Iro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens, Ga

Reflections Of A Bachelor From The New York Press

A columnist from the New York Press sketches a bachelor’s aims and social foibles. It mocks budget woes and fashion obsessions, noting a man’s carelessness with money and the quirks of describing women by hair color and reputation.

Mrs Brandon Is Receiver Inman Estate in Atlanta

Two receivers will govern the Walker P Inman estate with Mrs Harriet F Brandon named as one, awaiting agreement on a co receiver. The estate valued around 1.5 million dollars. a second dividend near 150000 is expected for Neal Bank depositors, aiming to total about 500000 in six months.

Atlanta Walker P. Inman Harriet F. Brandon Pendleton Superior Court Charles T. Hopkins Alex King May Inman Gray James R. Gray Brandon Qray Inman W. D. Ellis Sujooier Oce Neal Bank Central Bank Aid Trust Corporation Candler, Thompson & [Lirsch Hitch Teing Diige Ellis Attuambus Neal Bank Tuschoot Odes

A Lesson in Health Kidney Cure Ad

An old advertisement promotes Fo ley's Kidney Cure claiming to purify blood through healthier kidneys and to cure all kidney and bladder diseases. It asserts system-wide strength and notes availability from all druggists.

Foley

Prayers Rise From Cook County Jail For Murderer

In Chicago 660 prisoners gathered in the Cook County Jail to pray that Herman Billik's death sentence be commuted to life. Billik, cheerful, claimed innocence and expressed faith the governor and pardon board would save him, while his daughter pleaded for his life. His wife and four children visited him during the service.

Chicago God Billik James Cook County Herman Billik Chikdgen Bullk

Chamberlains Pain Balm antiseptic liniment

Chamberlains Pain Balm is advertised as an antiseptic liniment that prevents blood poisoning from cuts, bruises, or burns, speeds healing with no maturation, and relieves burn pain instantly. Sold by H. R. Primer & Sons and other Athens Georgia outlets including W. J. Smith & Bro and Orr Drug Co.

Chamberlain’s H. R. Primer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E.C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens, Ga

Corlett Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life in Hotel

Cleveland architect Charles P. Corlett killed his wife Elizabeth and shot himself in a Willoughby hotel after returning from Cleveland. Guests heard shots. the couple, longtime residents, died in a jealousy linked tragedy. Corlett, 38, and Elizabeth, 34, were prominent locals.

Cleveland Ohio Charles P. Corlett Corlett Peering Company Elizabeth Willoughby Theor de Lave Coriet Mr. Corlett

Southern Begins Double Tracking From Washington to Atlanta

Southern Railway resumes double-tracking from Washington to Atlanta to ease congestion. The company will rehire many Georgia workers previously laid off and extend the work toward Charlotte, with initial completion planned before expanding toward Atlanta. The project tightens stretches from Washington to Danville and beyond, signaling improved service and jobs for Georgia employees.

Atlanta Southern Railway Washington Southern Georgi Charlotte Denville Southern Res Danville Lynchburg Georgia

Tetter Cured by Chamberlains Salve

A lady customer suffered tetter for years until one box of Chamberlains Salve cured her. The medicine earns high satisfaction in Almond Alabama. Chamberlains medicines available from local sellers including Palmer Smith Canning McEvoy and Orr Drug Co Athens Georgia.

Chamberlain M. H. Rodney & Co Almond Ala H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning B. J. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens

Emory College Commencement Highlights Many Honors

Emory College at Oxford Ga held a multi deed commencement showcasing eight top juniors as orators, Bishop Ward delivering the closing remarks and Walter S Bryan of Wrightsville Ga winning the oration prize. Debates between Few and Phi Gamma Literary Societies crowned the event with awards for literary and debating excellence. A speaker nominating Joseph M Brown for governor was anticipated while several candidates eyed the speaker role for the next Georgia House race.

Emory College Oxford Ward Seth Ward Leninheiiforn Lam College Ife Bishop Ward Walter S. Bryan Wrightsvile Emory Emory-Wofford Ph! Gamma A. W. White Orange R. M. Arnold Perry T. M. Sullivan Homer Phi Gamma T. J. Dempsy, Jr. Sucknow L. C. Dickson Fayettevine H. T. Freeman Lafayette James E. Dickey Emory Phoenix IL. M. Lester Guyton W. C. Cooper Norwood Walter H. Beckham Zebulon James R. Webb Adrian E. Jenkins Shiloh Subfreshman B. E. Wilcox Fitzgerald, Ga R. M. Evans Bloomingdale Fla Department of Biblical Hugh Howell Vidalia Boynton Chas. FE. Boynton Atlanta Sword

Wheeling Railroad Placed In Receiver's Hands

Toledo reports the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad placed in receivership under United States District Judge W. W. Taylor with B A Worthington named receiver and bond of 100000. Indebtedness cited exceeds 28 million dollars amid claims of 8 91 million against the National Car Wheel Company and troubled Pittsburg terminal construction pushing costs past 40 million.

Toledo Ohio National Car Wheel Company New York Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad United States W. W. Taylor Wheeling B. A. Worthington Cleveland United Surety Company Baltimore Wheeling and Lake Erie Road Pittsburg Ramsey

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Wins and Local Prizes Given

A rural Georgia reader praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for a fast cure of a sore. The notice lists several college prizes awarded to students in Georgia towns, including Goodrich C. White and Walter S. Bryan, plus multiple medals for Greek, natural science, and English topics, with winners including Tom Rivers, E. J. Daniel, P. H. Christian, J. D. McCord, and James R. Welford.

H.T. Freeman Lafayette Palmer I. G D. Palmer Goodrich C. White Newnan Charles W. Peppler Walter S. Bryan Wrighteville Charles and Eugenia Sanders Department of Natural Science P. H. Christian Quitman L. W. Rivers J. D. McCord Manassas C. ©. Cary James R. Wel Adrian

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Note

A vintage ad offers one hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh and extols Hall's Catarrh Cure by F F Cheney Co Toledo. It includes testimonials from local wholesalers Walden Kinnan and Marvin and asserts the remedy acts on blood and mucous membranes. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo SJ. Cheney Walden, Kinnan & Marvin

Will Be Hanged for Lamana Murder

New Orleans June 9 The Gebba siblings Lennarda and Nicolina convicted of complicity in the kidnapping and murder of 8 year old Walter Lamana face the gallows unless the board of pardons halts their execution. Their trial followed earlier life sentences for other Italians on the same charge after a guilty verdicts were returned. The state supreme court sustained the jury verdicts prompting likely renewed appeals.

New Orleans Board of Pardons Lennarda Gebba Nicolina Gebba Walter Lamana Galows Gebbins Fini Rnd Gebbias Lnt State Supreme Court Feilings

New Discovery Endorsed By Naples Man For Coughs

Lester M Nelson of Naples Maine reports in a letter that Dr King s New Discovery saved his life after years of using it for coughs and colds. He says it is a reliable remedy for throat and lung complaints and would not be without it. The product has stood at the head of throat and lung remedies for nearly forty years and is advertised as a preventative of pneumonia. Sold under guarantee at local druggists with 50c and 1.00 prices and a trial bottle free.

Lester M. Nelson Naples Maine Dr. King W. J. Swithh & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Negro murderers nabbed by engineer in Roanoke

Three colored men John Woolen Charles Hvrring and Thomas Kennan wanted for the murder of Peter Denson were captured on a Norfolk and Western freight train by engineer J Edgar Wrll near Rocky Mount Va He held the trio and brought them to Roanoke where they were jailed Woolen admitted firing the shot Webb who previously served as a Roanoke police detective is mentioned in the report

Roanoke Degroes John Woolen Charles Hvrring Thomas Kennan Witston N. C Peter Denson Norfolk and Western J. Edgar Wr Rocky Mount Woolen Denson Webb Roanoke City

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Fai Standard Oil Company Rawford Young Young Donahue Wom Uzral Father O'Callaghan Pardon Board Charles P. Corlett Kills Joseph £. Brown Irvin Will Holder Ellis Anderson Little Joe Houston Tex Stiles Hopkins Hughes Few Society Joseph M. Brown I. T. Irvin, Jr Wilkes County Brown Club Irvin Isaiah Tucker Irvin House of Representatives Joe Brown Brown Irvins Joseph MM. Brown Hoke Smith Tryin Mr. Brown Cobb Chatham J. R. Anderson Si 'Annah Roland Ellis Macon John N. Holder Jackson Inter John M. Slaton Senate Slaton Ave Wheeling Railroad Bucklen Tom Moore Cochran H. R. Palmer & Sona Drug Stores W. R. Ward Dyersburg
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