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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1907

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Peruna praised by mothers and women across states

Mrs. Gertrude McKiernan of Emporia Kansas says Peruna eased her severe cold and fatigue after using a few bottles. Mia M F Jones of Burning Springs Indiana and Anna Linder Cassell also endorse Peruna, stating it is a trusted tonic and they would not be without it. They describe personal tests and strong confidence in the remedy.

Peru NA Gertrude McKiernan Neosho Street Emporia Kas Burning Springs Anna Linder R. R Cassell

Central of Alabama railway charter eyed by legislature

A special report notes a proposal to introduce a bill tomorrow granting ownership of Central of Alabama Railway to the Southern company. The measure targets the railroad as in line with Central's charter aims. Legislators Hardeman Jefferson Hale Clayton Hall of Bibb are named as figures connected to the efforts. The legislature is active on the subject and intends to act promptly.

Central Failway Southern Hardeman Jefferson Hale Clayton Hall Bibb

Railroads face penalties over unbuilt Bremen and Elberton depots

Georgia state railroad commission asks Attorney General Hart to sue Central of Georgia Railway for failing to construct a Bremen depot at a Southern junction and Seaboard Air Line for not building an Elberton depot. Penalties range from 1000 to 5000 dollars. plans were approved long ago but roads remain inactive.

Atlanta State Railroad Commission Today John C. Hart Central of Georgia Railway Company Bremen Southern Seaboard Air Line Elberton

Governor vote canvass opens in Georgia House

In Atlanta on June 27 the House opened with Rev W A Parks as chaplain. A joint session to canvass votes for governor and statehouse officers was ordered, leading to a dispute over which offices fall under canvassing authority. The final tallies listed for governor Hoke Smith and other state officers, followed by an advertising blurb for Dr King s New Discovery in Fedora Tennessee tips.

Atlanta W. A. Parks Carrollton House Hall Bibb Senate Terrell D. F. McClatchey Dooorkeeper Hauser Peider Twenty-second General Assembly Statehouse Legisla Koony Stat Ife Akin Felder Dunbar Richmond Hal Hoke Smith Philip Cook John C. Hart Fedora Tenn C. V. Pepper W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer Son

Wright to push city control of public utility rates

Atlanta June 27 Special Hon Seaborn Wright of Floyd will introduce bills tomorrow to give cities full supervision and control of prices charged by gas electricity water and telephone services Also to permit cities to build and operate their own public utilities plants without charter amendments

Atlanta Seaborn Wright Floyd

Disfranchisement Bill Is Now Ready in Georgia Assembly

Atlanta June 27 Representative Williams of Laurens will likely introduce his disfranchisement bill in the lower house tomorrow. The plan requires voters to read and write English for constitutional or U S texts, with a grandfather clause for veterans. It lists Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War, Indian conflicts, Civil War and Confederate service, plus descendants and persons of good character as eligible under certain conditions.

Atlanta Williams Laurens General Assembly Elec Hoke Smith United States Mexico Spain Confederate States Georgia Fritz

Short Peach Crop Entails Great Loss

South Georgia crops fall below yearly averages in Marshallville Georgia as 1907 peach shipments from Rumph orchards are projected to total under 75 cars, sparking an estimated net loss over 200000 dollars. Small farmers bear the brunt as many left cotton for peaches years ago.

South Georgia Marshallville Robert L. Jolly

Judge Bleckley Will Probated In Atlayia Court

The will of Chief Justice Logan B. Bleckley was filed in the ordinary court. Dated June 10, 1901 and written in his hand, the document names his wife as executrix and leaves the property to his children share and share alike. He directs payment of debts including two wartime claims not yet collected by clients.

Atlayia Pite Logan B. Bleckley Court of Ordinary Tolay

Athens Terminal CBs Hold Important Meeting

The Athens Terminal Company convened a major meeting with directors and officers from Athens. The board added several new trustees and discussed contracts and property improvements delayed by an injunction. If injunctions persist, next fall freight traffic and business in Athens may suffer until legal decisions are made.

Athens Cbs EB. L. Doustang Oville T. M. Cunning Savannah George Aldwin Esville Millamt Railway Company F. T. Crahan Beddon Air Line Railway H. C. Erwin John E. Talmadge John Delty Athens Terrains Company Athene Ami Supreme Court City of Athens Sonia Chant of

Perry of Lawrenceville set for circuit race in Western district

The Winder Democrat notes Col. Perry of Lawrenceville may oppose the current solicitor as the Western circuit considers forming Banks and Franklin into a new district. Perry is praised for energy and influence and appears poised to become a key factor in an ensuing political contest with potential for a four year solicitor term.

Col. Perry Lawrenceville Banks Franklin Perry Winder Winider Democrat

Danielsville Fights for Athens and Anderson Railroad Bid

Danielsville leaders led by Berry T. Mosely tout the Danielsville route as shorter by at least fifteen miles and traversing better country. They pledge strong financial effort to win the rail line against Carnesville and Hartwell routed contenders and promise vigorous bids when the time comes.

Athens and Anderson Ft. Lamar Carnesville Hartwell Danielsville Royston Berry T. Mosely

Holder Likely Candidacy for Ninth District Congress

In Atante rumors spread that Hon J N Holder of Jackson county will seek the ninth district seat next year. Holder confirms plans to run, praised as one of the state’s ablest lawmakers with strong campaigning skills. The current congressman Thomas M Bell mingled with supporters, signaling a bright, contested campaign between Bell and Holder.

Atante J. N. Holder Jackson County Congress Holder Thomas M. Bell The Ninth Bell

Radical anti cigarette bill moves to abolish smoking

Atlanta June 27 Senator Camp 31st district introduces a sweeping anti cigarette bill to ban manufacture sale and smoking of cigarettes within the state with penalties of fine or imprisonment. Other measures include a 50 percent garnishment of workers wages and elective county school commissioners. Senate adjourned at 1 pm to join the house session.

Atlanta Senator Camp House Senate Firlock Miller le Walter Steed Felder Senator Steed

Hardman Likely Heads Senate Appropriations Committee

The article notes that Dr. J. G. Hardman of Commerce is widely regarded to lead the Senate's appropriations committee once President Akin announces his selections. It praises his financial expertise and suitability for overseeing finance questions that arise each session.

Akin J. G. Hardman Commerce Hardman Sesson Senate

Contested Ad Interim Appointments in Georgia Senate

Atlanta date notes Governor Terrell submitted twenty four ad interim appointments to the Georgia senate, halted after a tight vote. The list includes judges and solicitors for multiple city and county courts across Jefferson, Camden, Madison, Pike, Cordele, Americus, Cedartown and others. Several appointees have prior service in the house.

Covernor Terrell Ng, Foly Mig H. M. Calhoun Calhoun County Sud Miller Benjamin T. Moseley Leity Madison County Anderson Jenkins James A. Dixon W. A. Hawkins Ashburn J. A. Comer J.C. Rainey Americus E. P. Strozier Cordele W. M. Eakes R. G. Methvin Quitman G. W. Haddock County Court of Chariton W. M. Ol Paul R. Turner Cedartown E. A. Stephens Barnesville D. P. Rose Camden John R. Phillips Jefferson Benton Odum Senate House

Warm fight on over Negro's seat contested in McIntosh

Judge Spencer R Atkinson and W A Clifton of McIntosh act as council for Geo Atwood in challenging the seat of W H Rogers the only colored member of the house Judge Howard Van Epps of Atlanta has been retained by Rogers to defend his case A warm fight over Rogers seat is anticipated

Atlanta, Ga Spencer R. Atkinson W. A. Clifton McIntosh Geo Atwood W. H. Rogers Howard van Epps Atlanta Rogers

Langley Trial Postponed Over Defendant's Condition

Atlanta June 27 preliminary trial of Lawyer Lee J. Langley charged with attempted assault on a 13 year old girl was postponed to next Tuesday at defense request due to Langley's physical state. Langley remains in jail as proceedings unfold. The girl's father says Langley's brother offered to file lunacy proceedings if the charge was withdrawn, but he declined.

Atlanta Lee J. Langley W. P. Mims

Georgia Law Change Proposal Creates Insurance Bureau

Atlanta June 27 Representative Barksdale of Wilkes introduced a House resolution to revise the state Insurance laws. It calls for a five member commission named the Bureau of Insurance Legislative Information to be appointed by the governor to conduct a full investigation and report advisable measures next year.

Atlanta Barksdale Wilkes Bureau of Insurance Legislative Information

Child Labor Law ConSTRUed by Hart

Atlanta June 27 Attorney General John C Hart issues a personal opinion in answer to President Jeff Davis of the Georgia Industrial Association In brief he says section 4 excludes children who secure work in factories after age fourteen but the law applies to those who begin employment at fourteen or earlier until they pass the school age of eighteen Attendance at night school does not satisfy the requirements

Atlanta Jeff Davis Georgia Industrial Association John C. Hart Finch

Broyles Narrowly Keeps Atlanta Recorder Post After Two Ballots

Atlanta June 7 election at city council caucus returns recorder Nash Broyles after two ballots amid a narrow shave. Edward Hayes is chosen city building inspector over Frank Pittman who had held the post for twelve years.

Atlanta Lefty Edward Hayes Jhhosen Frank Pittman Nash Broyles Barrow Marsia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. Voth Meftroy Orr Drug Uowena Virginia Mr. Hall Senator Felder Mr. Hause Fowler William A. Wright R. E. Park L. Hudson W .B. Merritt Clementa. Evans J. A. Perry Winder Democrat J. al. Holder Born Franklin Country State Senate Denate Atwood Langley Hart Broyles Atlanta Recorder
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