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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1908

Page

7

Governor Elect Brown to Visit Athens This Weekend

Governor elect Joseph M Brown will arrive in Athens Saturday with his son and accompany him to the University of Georgia. They will be hosted by Prof and Mrs S V Sanford for three days, meeting friends and receiving warm greetings from local residents during commencement weekend.

Joseph M. Brown Georgia Me Brown Joseph M. Brown, Jr University of Georfy Sirown S. V. Sanford Mrs. Brown Seaboard Sanford’s City Brown Mr. Brown Athens

City Court May Term Calendar Sets June Dates at Athens

The Athens city court calendar for the May term was postponed to June with sessions starting June 18 1908 and continuing through late June. The docket lists cases including Da Leon v Central of Gala xy Moss v Rives and several others involving City of Athens Moss Mfg. Co. Southern Refining Co Oconee Oil Refining Co Johns Manville Co and more.

Athens da Leon Bidson al Va Central of Galaxy Moss Ve. Rives Smith & Bro Nichole Stewart Tron Athytus Cox Little Price Va City of Athens Carmichael Johnson Thule Wilson Ist Jones Moss Moss Mfg. Co Southern Sin Mies Uy Whitlock Coll Pipe Co Ocone Oil Refining Co McRae Oil and Fertilizer Co Oconee OW Refining Co Johns Manville Co Oconeo Uil Refining Co Vowsley Va Brock

Miss Celeste Parrish to Address National Educational Association

Miss Celeste Parrish of the State Naval School faculty is invited to deliver a lecture on Computer Education in the South before the National Educational Association. Mrs Lara D. Gill, former dean of Boonard College, is president of the organizing body. The Cleveland meeting is set for July 2, with Parrish to speak at an early date.

Mee Celeste Parrish State Naval School South National Educational Association Mot Lara D. Gill Boonard College St Rete Cleveland Ohio

Resignation Tendered by Prof Hart Jr in Horticulture

Prof J F Hart Jr has tendered his resignation to the trustees. The department will be without a professor until a successor is elected. His resignation takes effect at commencement and the trustees begin seeking a replacement immediately. Hart has served many years and been an efficient faculty member. He is believed to plan returning to farm work in active agriculture.

J. F. Hart, Jr

University dormitories under inspection by Board of Visitors

The University of Georgia Board of Visitors spent part of a day inspecting college dormitories. A report is not yet known but isn’t expected to be favorable for future dormitory space. More rooms will likely be needed to accommodate next fall’s incoming students as the university proceeds with its work. Do Not Neglect the Children advises immediate attention to a child’s first bout of diarrhea and recommends Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy followed by castor oil, sold by local Athens merchants.

Board of Visitors University of Georgia H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Athens Terminal Company Athens Foundry Athens Foundry and Athens Foundry and Machine Works el. A. Perry M. Farbstein Ethin Beney the Times Georgia Athena

Athens To Welcome New Foundry And Machine Works

The Athens community records brisk revival with plans for a new foundry and machine works led by Louis Camak and Louis Bailey. The project aims to add revenue, boost local industry, and attract broader business as state prosperity returns. The piece urges unity across politics to build a greater city.

T. P. Stanley Big Electric Company Albany Atlanta Macon Athena Terminal Co Athens Louis Camak Louis Bailey Bailey

Prince Albrecht’s Sons Endless Royal Turmoil in Florence

Berlin June 9 A sweeping royal drama unfolds around Prince Albrecht of Prussia. His eldest son renounced titles and retired to Florence as Herr von Rogau. Second son Prince Joachim Albrecht’s affair with actress Marie Sulzer drew scandal, as she wed in London then misfired divorce plans. Third son Prince Frederick Wilhelm, 28, in Königsberg, loved Countess Paula Lehndorff but the emperor blocked the match. Now he’s relocated to Camenz to run entail duties for his elder brother while state authority intervenes.

Berlin Prince Albrecht Prussia William I Florence Herr von Rogau Prince Joachim Albrecht Marie Sulzer London Baron von Liebenberg Africa Frederick Wilhelm Konigsberg Paula Lehndorff William Camenz Bilesia Marianne of Hulland

Presidential contest to feature Bryan and Taft

The race for the presidency will be between Bryan and Taft and judged on issues. Both are regarded as great men and the result is expected to hinge on policy positions.

Bryan Taft

Clarke county to select delegates for state convention in Atlanta

Clarke county executive committee will meet soon to choose delegates to the state convention in Atlanta on June 23. With many Brown supporters, Mr Brown's campaign manager has booked the Grand Opera House in Atlanta for the event, ensuring ample seating. Clarke county will send at least fifty delegates. supporters should submit names to Chairman Gamble or any executive member. A Brown letter urges adherence to the State Democratic Executive Committee rules and asks Brown clubs to confer on delegates favoring his policies and candidacy.

Clarke County Atlanta Brown Smith Grand Opera, House Gamble Executive Committee Democratic Executive Committee

Deserving Man Mr Fred Couch Earns Public Patronage

Mr Fred Couch, a blind young man selling gum and toilet soaps on the city streets, is praised as a worthy figure. Educated at Macon and the academy for the blind, he studies the Bible and religious books, has many local friends, and urges five or ten cent purchases to help him earn a living.

Fred Couch Macon Academy For the

Professor T R Edwards resigns as principal in Minterville

In Minterville Georgia on June 9 Professor Thomas R Edwards resigned as principal of the local school and accepted the same role at Woodbury high school. His successor is not yet chosen. Edwards has taught there for years and the school is now accredited with four teachers. The Edwardses will be missed by the community.

Minterville Thomas R. Edwards Woodbury High School Edwards

Electric Bitters Called A Grand Family Medicine

Mr. Frank Conlan of New York praises Electric Bitters as a grand family remedy for dyspepsia and liver troubles and to aid lame backs and weak kidneys. The tonic purifies blood, boosts vigor, and is sold with guarantee at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores for 650c.

Frank Conlan Houston St New York W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores

Cotton brings twelve cents in Athens sale

Yesterday fourteen hundred bales of cotton sold in Athens at twelve cents. Mr. J. R. Brantley bought for Pacelet Mills of South Carolina. It was the first large sale in some time, signaling rising prices and renewed prosperity for farmers and merchants as southern mills show demand.

J. R. Brantley Pacelet Mills South Carolina Athens

Georgia convention to meet June 23 in Grand Opera House

Atlanta June 9 Delegates will gather in the Grand Opera House on June 23 for Georgia's state convention. J R Smith will be temporary chairman with no permanent chair named yet. The convention will decide Georgia's national political stance and whether delegates go uninstructed or instructed, with Brown allies' influence noted but not exercised.

Atlanta Grand Opera J. R. Smith Joseph M. Brown Georgia House of Representatives President Brown Mr. Brown

Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs by Foley’s Honey and Tar

A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana relates years of severe lung hemorrhages followed by improvement after using Foley’s Honey and Tar. He states his lungs are sound now and urges its use in advanced lung trouble, warning against substitutes. It stops the cough and heals the lungs, preventing serious cold outcomes. Sold by all druggists.

A. M. Ake Wood Ind Foley

Athens Home Minutes Report May Receipts and Elections

The Bessie Mell Industrial Home held a May meeting at Abe Villa. Reports show receipts of 1647.12, garment sales 8475, dues 24, rent 37.50, totaling 1120.72, with expenditures of 3114.02 and an overdraft. Miss Watt exits, J C Hitchina elected president and E S Lyndon vice president. Athens Terminal Company advances warehouse work, damages/arbitration decisions loom for Athens Foundry case, and expansion promises local economic benefits.

Bessie Mell Abe Villa Mice Watt Louie Lane Rabun Gap Nolan R. C. Orr Miss Lane Reef Committee East Athens Miss Rutherford Miss Watt Athens J. C. Hitchina Lyndon Atlanta

Chicago Packers Announce Raise Over Beef Prices

Chicago firms report a cattle and canned meat shortage prompting a price increase. Armour & Company officials say the rise will be modest, between 1 and 3 cents per pound, with the shortage not expected to last long.

Chicago Chicago Packers Armour & Company Eld Europe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anny Brook Paul Heyman Chattanooga Tenn Gallagher & O'Gara Ss. Hartman Nashville L G. Daniel Mgr Mia Lou Bailey Booth Ve Mis. M. Gilleland City of Athen Celeste Parrish Prof Hart Athens Terminal Co William of Germany MR. Fred Couch T. R. Edwards Winterville School Woodbury North Carolina Grand Opera House Castor Cacti Llth Sloan Barl S. Sloan Boston Mass.usa Bessie Mell Industrial Dewitt & CO H.R. Palmer A Sons
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