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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1910

Page

7

Georgia Legislature Personnel Named in Banner List

The Banner prints the second half roster for Georgia's legislature with President John M Slaton and Speaker John N Holder presiding. The long list names senators and House members including Slaton, Holder, McLean, Harrell, Callaway, Johnson, Jones, Holder, and many others from counties statewide.

John M. Slaton State Senate John N. Holder House Commonwealth Senate W. F. Slaton J. L. McLean A. V. Sellers L. R. Akin C.A. Ward Ith E. P. Bowen J. 8. Ward, Jr L. F. Patterson T. B. McDowell J. P. Callaway J. R. Irwin GQ. Y. Harrell S. H. Mays J. D. Price J. H. Blackwell RD. Callaway C. O. Stevens Julian B. McCurry Charles Harben Howard ‘Thompson C. McWilliams Mth J. M. Slaton Js. Bh McColl J. O Adams Hall County Cooper Exander DeKalb H. A. Alexander Fulton W. Y. Allen Upson J. H Altay White J.J. EB. Anderson Builoch J. %. Anderson Chatham J. P. Armistead Oglethorpe J. T. Atherton Pickens P. M. Atkinson Morgan Ault Polk B. Carter Hall H. H. Chandler Franklin J. T. Childs Taylor W. L. Converse Lowndes M. L. Cook Thomas B. R. Cordell Elbert M. H. Couch Coweta J. W. Cowan Rockdale H. L. Culberson Lincoln W. W. Cureton Dade G. L. Daniell Cobb H. F. Grain Twiggs C. T. Guyon Effingham Joseph H. Hall Bibb R. N. Hardman Jefferson L. @. Hardman Jackson T. J. Harrington Liberty E. M. Harvey Wilcox J. J. Hatfield Coffee J. P. Heard Dooly G. W. Helms Spalding J. A. J. Henderson

Vulcanite Roofing Promises Value In Town Sale

Talmage Hardware Company advertises Vulcanite roofing as a guaranteed lasting solution at lower cost than similar quality products. It urges customers to visit the store to test the material today and experience its value firsthand.

Talmage Hardware Company

Marvelous Discoveries in the Age of Inventions

An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Discovery as the ultimate cure for coughs colds and lung troubles claiming instant relief for bronchial ailments and offering a trial bottle free with a guaranteed remedy from Asheville merchants and local agents. It cites a testimonial from James M. Black and lists price of one dollar.

Dr. King James M. Black Asheville N. CR. R W. J. Smith & Bro. J and H. R. Palmer & Sons

Knights Templars Parade Opens New York Conclave in Buffalo

Knights Templars from across New York gather in Buffalo for the grand commandery annual conclave. Downtown is crowded with visiting delegations from Erie Cleveland Detroit Toronto Hamilton and other points as the parade opens this morning.

Knights Templars Buffalo N. Y New York Grand Commandery Erie Cleveland Detroit Toronto Hamilton

What Everybody ought to Know about Kidney Health

Appile: well to our physical state as to material things. C. J. Budlong of Washington RI realized his condition and took warning before it was too late. He says he suffered from hereditary kidney trouble and has taken Foley's Kidney Remedy, now considers himself thoroughly cured. This should warn others not to neglect treatment until late. Sold by all druggists.

Appile C. J. Budlong Washington Foley

Oregon G. A. R. encampment opens in Astoria

The twenty ninth annual Oregon department G A R encampment and related meetings begin in Astoria on June 21 and run through Friday. Noted guests are expected, signaling a successful gathering despite local finances. Elberton received a small slice of pork from a government building appropriation.

Oregon Astoria Ore Oregon Department Woman's Relief Crops Elberton

Clarke Represented at the State Fair in Macon Georgia

Macon Ga June 21 More than twenty counties will have agricultural exhibits at the Macon Georgia State fair to be held in Macon October 26 to November 6 President William E Dunwoodie is receiving letters daily from counties and individuals seeking space in the buildings Competition for premium county and individual exhibits is expected to be intense Farmers across the state have planted social patches of cotton corn potatoes pumpkins wheat oats and trees for exhibition at the fair. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised for nervousness head discomfort and general vitality. Sold by all dealers.

Macon William E. Dunwoody

Immigration conference opens in Jackson with governor address

Jackson Miss June 21 large attendance of public officials and business representatives joined railway immigration agents at the Mississippi conference aimed at attracting desirable migrants. Governor Noel spoke to start proceedings which will continue tomorrow in representatives hall.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Noel

Glad to Recommend Foley Kidney Pills

Mr BE Weakley of Kokomo Indiana reports after using Foley Kidney Pills the backache vanished kidneys grew stronger secretions became natural and bladder pain disappeared He says he is glad to recommend Foley Kidney Pills Sold in a yellow package by druggists everywhere.

BE. Weakley Kokomo Ind Foley All Drug Elsts

Train Dispatchers Convene in Spokane For Convention

Spokane June 21 Several hundred dispatchers from major railroads in the United States Canada and Mexico gather for the annual Train Dispatchers of America convention. Mayor Nelson B Pratt welcomes the visitors as the group plans to discuss proposed changes to North American standard operating rules and will present recommendations to the American Railway Association.

Spokane Wash United States Canada Mexico

Regional Skew in National Appropriations Draws Critique

A national budget debate highlights perceived imbalances as the south receives smaller shares while proponents claim the north and west gain favorable allocations. Critics warn of long term regional disparities impacting development, services, and economic growth.

Fred Bailey Taken For Lunacy By Clarke County Sheriff

Fred Bailey was yesterday turned over to Clarke County sheriff under a due process of law warrant declaring him of unsound mind and dangerous to himself or others. He has a history of mental trouble and has received alienist treatment. After due course of law he will be tried. The note also mentions Foley's Kidney Remedy for children and its claimed effects.

Fred Bailey Clarke County Bailey

Bill Aims to End State Tax on All Dogs in Georgia

Gainesville Ga June 21 Hon J O Adame of Hall will introduce a measure to amend the 1909-10 tax act removing any state tax on dogs. The bill would repeal laws imposing dog taxes while preserving city or municipal dog taxes. The proposal signals an effort to immunize canines from statewide levies.

Gainesville General Assembly J. O. Adame Hall

Third Murder Trial for Rufus Browder in Franklin Ky

In Franklin Kentucky on June 21 the Negro Rufus Browder faced a third murder trial for killing farmer James Cunningham near Russellville. The first trial yielded a hung jury, the second brought a death verdict later reversed by the appeals court. State troops were deployed during both trials.

Franklin Rufus Browder James Cunningham Russellville Ihs Court of Appeals

Bond Issue to Complete Railroad

Cullman Ala June 21 stockholders of the Cullman Coal and Coke Company voted to create a bonded indebtedness not to exceed 750000. Proceeds will be used to finish the railroad from Cullman to the Bremen coal fields. President Taft has approved the statehood bill admitting Arizona and New Mexico into the Union.

Cullman, Ala Cullman Coal and Coke Company Cullman Bremen Taft Arizona New Mexico

Cotton seed oil praised as tuberculosis remedy in Georgia meeting

Tallulah Falls Ga June 21 special the Cotton Seed Crushers Association of Georgia closed a historic convention with Dr W C Bryant of Camp Yonah Sanatorium delivering a pivotal talk on cotton seed oil emulsion as a treatment for anemia and tuberculosis He extolled pure cotton seed oil as a superior nutrient oil surpassing fish oil and cited Harvey Wiley's endorsement Subsequently Col Dr A M Soule and Judge H C Hammond spoke on extracting cotton seed products and oil mill industry prospects final adjournment followed officer elections for the next year.

Tallulah Falls Cotton Seed Crushers Association of Georgia W. C. Bryant Camp Yonah Sanatorium Camp Yonah Bryant Aenemia Harvey W. Wiley United Tal Harper A. M. Soule State Agricultural College Athens United States Soules A. O. Blalock Inter-State Association H.C. Hammond Augusta Louisville

Kansas Golf Tournament Opens At Hutchinson Club

The third annual Kansas State Golfers Association championship opened at Hutchinson Country Club with top players from Kansas and nearby states. Competition continues through the week as the event draws many leading amateurs and professionals to Hutchinson.

Hutchinson Kas Kansas Hutchinson Country Club Kansas State Golfers’ Association

Excess Fare in Pullmans

Committees representing all passenger traffic associations in the United States conferred here on June 21 to charge an excess fare for all passengers riding in Pullman and parlor cars.

New York United States

Fourth of July in Athens Features Educational Extension Day

On July 4 Athens hosts a large gathering of hundreds of schoolboys and schoolgirls from nearby counties with parents and relatives. The event promotes extension work by the State College of Agriculture and U S Department of Agriculture. Prof Early and Prof Minear plan a program for youths and adults, with boys and girls clubs offering engaging activities and the day expected to be both profitable and pleasant.

Athens Elbert Jackson Hall Madison Oconee Oglethorpe Early Minear State College of Agriculture U. S. Department of Agriculture

A Woman's Great Idea for Health and Beauty

A compact ad extols Electric Bitters as a remedy for weak nervous women with constipation and kidney issues. It claims benefits for stomach liver and kidneys, purified blood and renewed skin and complexion, urging purchase at local druggists.

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

Macon to Invite Roosevelt to Attend State Fair

A Macon Georgia State Fair committee plans to invite Col. Theodore Roosevelt to visit Macon for the fair spanning October 26 to November 6. Roosevelt has already accepted a prior Atlanta visit to address the Joel Chandler Harris memorial events, with potential day-long stops in Macon urged by close ally Harry Stilwell Edwards. President Taft’s favorable remarks about Macon during the previous fair are noted as historical context.

Macon Roosevelt Georgia State Fair Association Oyster Bay N. Y Theodore Roosevelt Atlanta Joel Chandler Harris Harry Stilwell Edwards Taft Washington

Soldiers' Monument Dedicated at Syracuse

Syracuse N Y June 31 The annual department encampment of the Grand Army opened with the dedication of the soldiers and sailors monument in Clinton Square.

Syracuse N. Y Grand Army Clinton Square

Meet to Discuss Fruit Industry

Sacramento California June 21 in response to the call of State Horticultural Commissioner J W Jeffrey a two days conference of fruit growers and others began here today to discuss various questions relating to the fruit industry in California.

Sacramento Cal J. W. Jeffrey California

University Men Going On Tour From Liverpool

A large party of university men under the Students' Travelling Bureau set sail today from Liverpool to tour Canada and the United States. The expedition is organized to study institutions and student life, with arrangements involving university contacts and travel through multiple cities.

London Canada United States Students Liverpool

Athens Welcomes Practicing Colored Woman Dentist

Athens reports its colored population has long supported a woman physician, and now a colored woman has begun practicing as a dentist in the city.

Athens

Tax Returns Delay Grows In Athena Clarke County

Tax receivers J. H. Dorsey and Wood warn hundreds have not filed taxable property returns in Athena and Clarke county. The deadline moved up to June fifteenth, provoking procrastination despite many heavy property owners and prompt businessmen yet to submit sworn inventories. Dorsey handles belated returns amid settlements and audits while noting rural landowners often contest city valuations, with some city farm properties undervalued compared to rural parcels.

Banser Bota County J. H. Dorsey Wood Athena Clarke County Dorsey Origins

Barney Oldfield to Exhibit at Macon Fair in Georgia

Barneys Oldfield, the famed automobile driver, is likely to appear at the Macon Georgia State fair in late October. He previously drove a mile on the fair track in 55 seconds and his manager believes the time can drop below 50 seconds today. The fair plans a series of exhibitions between October 26 and November 6.

Macon Barney Oldfield Oldfield

Georgia Corporations Must File Tax Returns By June 20

Georgia corporations must file tax returns by banking hours on June 20 or face a five percent penalty in addition to any tax due. All corporations, regardless of income, must submit returns and payments by certified, postal, or express money order. The notice warns against assuming exemption for those earning under five thousand dollars.

Georgia Henry A. Rucker Internal Revenue Revenue Department

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W. J Kidd Baker Joseph T. Kerby A. A. Lawrence R. H. Lewis Hancock J. RR. Littleton Richmond Iverson Lord Hatton Lovejoy Troup MW H. Marshall, Jr Terrill J. Meadows Telfair J. P. McConnell Gwinnett C. R. McCrory Schley A. A. McCurry Hart P. T. McCutcheon Heard Walter McElreath J. J. C. McMahan Clarke Butts E. H. McMichael Marion W. P. MecWater Greene Ife Ctarent Standard Oil _ Company (incorporated Chamberlain President Taft YALE New Haven Harvard Bucklen W. J. Smith & Bros Soule Pullmans Bryan Ohio
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