Georgia Tax Officers Close Annual Meeting in Georgia
The Georgia Tax Officers Association adjourned after a productive session in the city. President P E Whittlesey led the meeting with remarks by Judge Andrew Cobb and Dr BE Branson on tax equalization and a proposed state tax commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Tax Officers’ Association
P. BE. Whittlesey
Columbus
Muscogee County
H. H. Linton
Athens
J. H W. Dorsey
Andrew Cobb
Georgia
BE. C. Branson
State Normal School
Cliz
Prof.McPherson
Department of History and Economics
University of Georgia
Ohio
J. C. C. McMahan
Hon Peyton Hawes Named as Candidate for Georgia State Treasurer
Athens reports indicate Hon Peyton Hawes may run for state treasurer to succeed Pope Brown who will not seek re election. The alert notes the correct name Hawes, not Hall, and reports the 1910 education fund warrant of about 200000 will be drawn today with a working treasury balance near 400000. The 1910 fund totals 2100000. Secretary Larsen expected Friday morning warrant.
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Athens
Peyton Hall
Pope Brown
Peyton Hawes
State House
Georgia State Treasury
Joseph M. Brown
Treasury
State Board of Education
General Assembly
Larsen
Electric Bitters touted by 70 year old traveler
A letter from B F Tobeon of Elizabethtown extols Electric Bitters as the cure all for health and vitality. The ad promises stomach, kidney and blood benefits and urges trial at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by W J Smith & Bros and H R Palmer & Sons. Athens urges Georgia Educational Association annual meeting for 1911 in Athens.
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B. F. Tobeon
Elizabethtown
W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Dr Kings New Life Pills touted for stomach relief
Stubborn bowels and indigestion blamed on lifestyle are claimed to improve with Dr King s New Life Pills described as the world s best stomach and liver remedy. Advertisers urge purchase at local stores W J Smith Bros and HW Palmer Sons while noting Athens water tests show improved purity with no deleterious matter detected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
W. J. Smith & Bros
HW. R. Palmer & Sons
County School Commissioners to Meet in Athens in May
Classic City will host the Georgia county school commissioners convention on May 3 4 and 5 with prominent educators and experts to address topics in a round table format. State officials say extemporaneous discussion will replace papers and include lectures on mines and state geography by Dr S W McCallie.
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Athens
Alfred Akerman
Department of Forestry
University of Georgia
DeLoach
State Agricultural College
Atlanta Dispatch
Atlanta
Georgia
M. Pound Ja
Pound
8. W. McCallie
Saved a Soldier's Life by New Discovery
J A Btone of Kemp Texas faced death from consumption during the civil war but recovered after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He says a stubborn cold caused a long cough and weight loss to 130 pounds until the medicine cured him and he now weighs 178 pounds. It helps coughs colds lagrippe asthma hemorrhage hoarseness croup whooping cough and lung trouble. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by W Smith & Bros H R Palmer & Sons.
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J. A. Btone
Kemp
Tex
Dr. King
T'S
W. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Fund Dinner Aims to Raise 15000 for Juvenile State
At Piedmont in Atlanta W B Witham and E B Callaway hosted officers and supporters of the Juvenile Protective Association to discuss finances. The Juvenile State near Athens is slated to receive the largest share as plans were outlined to raise 15000 with talks on a gymnasium fruit farm and railroads involvement. James L Anderson J R Smith W D Stanley and L G Hardman attended.
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Friends of Movement
Juvenile Protective Association
Witham
EB. C. Callaway
Piedmont
Atlanta
Jackson County
Athens
William
J. R. Smith
James L. Anderson
W. D. Stanley
E. C. Callaway
J. 8. B. Thompson
Southern Railway
Waa
L. G. Hardman
Commerce
County School Commissioners Annual Meeting in This City
Athens will host the Georgia county school commissioners annual convention on May 3, 4 and 6 with an program of expert papers and round table discussions. The event, in election year, is expected to draw seventy five or more commissioners and visiting educators from other states. Local officials plan entertainment and coordinated activities for the gathering.
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Sto
Bar Association
Georgia Medical Associaton
Womans’ Federation of Clubs
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Thealte
Georgia
Athens
Seounty School Commissioners of
McCalle
State Normal School
University of Georgia
Ciy
Clarke
Board of Education
First to Shy All Castor in Ring
The Banner notes county political filings in Clarke and Madison counties as a Senate race unfolds in the Thirtieth district. W. B. Whitehead of Madison is announced as a candidate, backed by local ties and Aurora support, challenging the incumbent from Oglethorpe. The district uses a rotation plan requiring cross-county primary support to nominate.
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Clarke County
W. B. Whitehead
Couty
Madison
Waltehead
Madison County
Whitehead
Athens
Corneliua Stephens
Oglethorpe
de Malvely
Georgia Sets One Day Primary For Statewide Nominations
New primary law requires all major statewide offices governor to U S senators and judges be on one primary day or second primaries in certain cases. The act limits early dates before the October election and allows local exceptions by party authorities. Medicines claim to aid nature are emphasized as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promotes coughing relief and lung secretions.
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Georgia
General Assembly of
State House
Congress
United States
Superior Courts
Supreme Court
Courts of Appeals
Solicitors General
General Assembly
General, Assembly
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Quick Heal For Burns And Sores
An old notice touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the fastest cure for eruptions, boils, ulcers, fever sores, burns, cuts, and chapped hands. It promises instant relief and lists W. J. Smith & Bros and H. R. Palmer & Sons as sellers for 25 cents.
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W. J. Smith & Bros
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Laymen's Meeting Opens in Boise with National Speakers
A large Laymen's Missionary Movement convention began in Boise Idaho and will run through tomorrow. The program features prominent evangelists and religious workers with a 100 member men's chorus to provide musical features.
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Boise
Idaho
Salton Sea Claim To Be Heard By House Committee
The Southern Pacific Imperial Valley claim seeking 1 600 000 dollars for expenses to close and control the Colorado river break will get a House questions tomorrow. The claim links to late E H Hartman and President Roosevelt and sparked congressional debate over US obligations.
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Washington, D. C
Southern Pacific
Imperial Valley
E. H. Hartman
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
House Committee On
Are Drugs Necessary Can Nature Be Assisted
A promotional piece arguing medicines cannot cure disease and must aid nature. It promotes Peruna as a stomach stimulant and general tonic, claiming it helps digestion and prevents complications from poor living, with testimonials offered by the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Ohio.
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Perona
Peruna
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co
Columbus
Ohio
Prominent Athens Lady Killed By Automobile
A local Athens paper notes a tragic scenario near the Clarke county courthouse where a touring car sped past a stopped street car, injuring a woman and her young son. The piece later reveals the story was false on all points except the danger posed by fast autos near street cars. Officials urge stricter enforcement of speed limits around streetcar crossings.
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Milledge Avenue
Prince Avenue
Clarke County Court House
Athens
Court House
Prince Aye
Torrow
Fire at Athens Lumber Yard Fires Yet Unknown
Frost warnings and careless fuel prep preceded a blaze at Athens Lumber Company yards near the cotton compress. The Athens fire department arrived quickly as crowds gathered thinking the compress was afire. Damage described as heavy. power and light to The Banner office and nearby theaters were cut during the blaze. The cause remained undetermined at 1 am. a prior false alarm occurred on Baldwin street.
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Athens Lumber Company
John Cooper
Ment
McDorman
Banner Office
Crystal
Hite
Cooper Lumber Yard
Baldwin Street
Interesting Meeting At Elberton Odd Fellows Lodge
Elberton Lodge No 181 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows held a very interesting meeting Tuesday night. Athens district deputy grand master C A Vanderleith attended and assisted in the Initiatory and first degree work. Prominent visitors Judson Purdy and Dr Cook of Bowerville also joined from out of town.
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Elberton Odd Fellows
Elberton Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
C. A. Vanderleith
Athens
Judson Purdy
Dr. Cook
Bowerrville
Athens to play large role in Georgia educators conference
Montevideo figure Chapman led a group including Harry Rose W C Kine nevez benrew J H Harper J J Hall A D Fortson G Warren A G Scott and George E Turner who received first degree. Athens will have a large and important part in the April Georgia educators conference in Atlanta.
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Chapman
Montevideo
Harry Rose
W. C. Kinenebrew
J. H. Harper
J. J. Hall
A. D. Fortson
G. Warren
A. G. Scott
George E. Turner
Athens
Georgia
Atlanta
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P. E. Whittlesey
Athena
T. P. Everett
Butts County
Eame
Assere
Comptroller I General
Georgia Educational Association
Philadelphia
County School Commissioners
W. E. Whitehead
Senate
Salton Sea
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