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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1910

Page

2

Indiana Democrats Meet in Indianapolis for Convention Date

Indiana Democrats gathered in Indianapolis to set the state convention date and plan the campaign. They express confidence in victory, with Governor Marshall to serve two more years and a forthcoming legislature to choose a successor to Beveridge. Taggart and Marshall seek unity, aiming to frame the platform on national issues and tariff revision.

Indianapolis Ind Democratic State Committee of Indiana Marshal United States Beveridee Beveridge Senate Thomas Taggart Taggart Marshall W. S. Jackson Taft

A Night Alarm Warns of Croup Dangers

Careful mothers are urged to keep Foley's Honey and Tar at home and give it at the first sign of danger. The remedy is claimed to have saved many little lives and is sold by all druggists.

Foley

Little Howard Waff Run Over by Buggy

Five year old Howard J. Waff son of Mr and Mrs H J Waff of Prince avenue was run over by a buggy while trying to cross the street to avoid a street car. He was taken to St Mary's Hospital where doctors treated his injuries which were not serious or painful.

Howard Waff Howard J. Waff H. J. Waff Prince Avenue St. Mary's Hospital

Clarke County Nears Legal Battle Over Convict Labor

At a regular county meeting, Clarke County officials demand twenty one convicts from Tatnall County for two years under a contract made a year ago. Clarke has spent 700 to 1000 dollars on transport, quarters, and care, while awaiting work on roads and public works. The Clarke commissioners refuse to surrender the contract without a lawful contest and will pursue court action if needed.

Yatnall County Clarke County Tatnail Tatnail County Convieta Clarke South Georgia

How Good News Spreads by a 70 Year Old Traveler

A 70 year old Elizabethtown resident, B. F. Toleon, touts Electric Bittera as restoring health and vitality on travel. He claims improved stomach, kidney, bowel function and liver stimulation, plus stronger nerves and blood purification. The ad promises cures for the weak and run-down, with a 50 cent price and guaranteed satisfaction by W. J. Smith and H. R. Palmer & Son.

B. F. Toleon Elizabethtown W. J. Smith , Broa H. R. Palmer & Sone

No Action Taken On Clarke County Officers Fees

Clarke county commissioners took no action on a bill by County Attorney John Gamble regarding fee payments to court officers. Judge West appeared and the matter was tabled until a meeting where an equitable cost adjustment and approved measure can be prepared for submission to Clarke county's legislative representative.

Clarke County John Gamble Judge West Lkel

Two Successful Agricultural Meetings Reported

From Wednesdays Banner two itinerant agricultural schools were conducted last week with strong farmer turnout. The commerce meeting early in the week drew farmers seeking guidance, while the Monroe session later drew crowds listening to College of Agriculture speakers. The extension program continues with itinerant schools March 14 15 16 at Cainenville and March 21 22 23 at Decatur, with one day meetings planned through summer before institute work begins.

Commerce Monroe College of Agriculture Georgia Cainenville Decatur

Center High School Teacher Dies of Pneumonia

Prof. Crossman Baggett, aged 24, teacher at Center High School, died of pneumonia. He was buried yesterday afternoon at his former home in Tennessee after his body was carried from Center to Tennessee. Baggett was well known and his death caused profound sorrow.

Center Crossman Baggett Tennessee Baggett Bere

Georgia voters face April 5 registration deadline

Reports from 100 Georgia counties indicate about 121769 are registered by March 1, far short of 195648 in 1908. With the April 5 cut‑off for participation, a large drop in voters is likely. politicians fear only about 50,000 fewer registrations than in 1905, while former Governor Smith urges registration and hints at a gubernatorial bid.

Atlanta Georgia General Assembly Smith Brown Amith

CAPT BOGARDUS HITS BULLS EYE AT LINCOLN MI

World famed rifle shot CAPT BOGARDUS, holder of the 100 pigeons in 100 shots record, discusses kidney and bladder trouble. He credits Foley's Kidney Pills for relief after trying various medicines. He reports backache, kidney pains, suppression, cloudy urine, and morning headaches prior to use. He now feels 100 percent back to normal and recommends the remedy. Sold by all druggists.

Bogardus Lincoln Foley

Ancient Oak Falls on University Campus

Workmen uprooted the century old oak in front of the university library as students and fans watched a practice game between the Yankee regulars and Yannigans. The decayed giant, a campus landmark, crashed to the ground raising fears it might have struck the library building.

University Yankee Yannigans New College Old College Toombs

WEW Bank Opens at Jefferson

Jefferson Georgia March 15 stockholders of the Bank of Jackson County met there yesterday and organized under a new charter. Officers elected include H I Mobley president P J Robens vice president W R Gresham cashier and directors H I Mobley P J Roberta H T Mobley J A Wills W R Gresham J H Boggs J R Mobley M Porter and J L Williamson A building and purchasing committee was named and the bank plans to open soon with a $25 000 capitalization and full subscriptions paid. A note from Oscar Bowman Lebanon Kentucky touts Foley s Kidney Remedy as a cure for kidney disease.

Jefferson, Ga Bank of Jackson County H. {. Mobley Pesident P. J. Robens W. R. Gresham Ceshier H. I. Mobley P. J. Roberta H. T. Mobley J. A. Wills W.R A. C. Brown Wokto Busineaa

County Commissioner Holman Visiting in Florida

County Commissioner W. B. Holman was absent from Clarke county roads and revenues board meeting yesterday while in Florida for several weeks. Friends in Athens and Clarke county hope his Florida stay aids his steady improvement and permanent recovery to health.

Holman Florida Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues Clarke County Athena

Reorganizing Bibb County Boys Corn Club

The Macon daily paper reports a meeting will be held at the city auditorium Friday to reorganize the Bibb county Corn Club and launch methods from the school extension program and federal agriculture work. Prof. Thomas A. Early will conduct the session as the joint federal and state representative. His talks are noted as clear and engaging.

General Assembly Macon Corn Club Bibb County State Agricultural College Federal Department of Agriculture City Auditorium Thomas A. Early Early Georgia

Dr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism Boon to Lawton Wife

George W Koons of Lawton Michigan reports his wife suffered from rheumatism unable to lift a hand or foot for two months. After starting Dr Detchon's Relief she rapidly improved and by Wednesday could rise and walk to breakfast. Sold by L P Canning at the Clayton and Jackson street corner.

George W. Koons Lawton, Mich Detchon L. P. Canning, Druggist Cor. Clayton and Jackson Sta

City of St. Louis Launched for Savannah Line

Newport News March 15 The palatial passenger steamer City of St Louis was launched from Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company for the Ocean Steamship Company of Savannah. It is sister to City of Montgomery and will join Savannah Line service between Boston New York and Savannah this summer. Seventeen more days to register.

Newport News City of

Bryn Mawr Alumnae Raise Half Million for Endowment

Flat New York march 15 Bryn Mawr College alumnae report raising over half of a million dollars toward a million endowment to endow Latina mates and wipe out debt. A nationwide canvass is planned with committees from Boston Chicago St Louis and the Pacific states to recruit active alumnae as fundraisers. Girls of moderate means are to be kept in Bryn Mawr through increased tuition without restricting access. Foley's Kidney Remedy is sold by all druggists.

New York Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr Alambae Association General Educational Board Bryn Mawr United States Chicago Washington St. Louis Boston Helen Taft Cincinnati Pacific States Missouri Arizona Alabama Texas Kentucky Michigan Maryland New England Middle Atlantic States Awelt

Palm Beach Power Boat Regatta Opens at Lake Worth

The sixth annual Palm Beach Power Boat association regatta opened on Lake Worth Palm Beach Fla March 15. Seven races are scheduled through Saturday with the Palm Beach Grand Prize for 2500 in gold as the star event. Other races include the Palm Beach Cup 600 and the Isociation Cup 500. Notables include Henry M Fingler William K Vanderbilt Jr William J Connors H E Bemis and Harrison B Moore.

Palm Beach Fla Palm Beach Power Boat Association Lake Worth Henry M. Fingler Standard Oil William K. Vanderbilt, Jr William J. Connors Buffalo H. E. Bemis Royal Sermada Yacht Club Harrison B. Moore Atlantic Yacht Club

Candidates swirl as Atlanta mayoral race opens

With Mayor Maddox out, contenders emerge including F A Quillian and Tom E Pomeroy while ex mayor James G Woodward hints he may run if health allows. He says friends push him to enter and vows he dislikes the dirty game. the field is expected to be a free-for-all. Pneumonia and cold promo note follows.

Atlanta Robert F. Maddox F. A. Quillian Pro Tom FE. E. Pomeroy Maddox James G. Woodward

Banking scheme to avert crisis and postal savings run

At the annual meeting of the Association of British Chambers of Commerce in London on March 14 the Banking and Currency Committee presented a plan to prevent a financial crisis and a postal savings bank run. It urged the government to hold a cash reserve for deposits and to enable quick access to funds. It also proposed the Bank of England issue one pound notes under guarded terms to bolster coin reserves while covering issue costs.

London Association of British Chambers of Commerce Banking and Currency Committee Postal Savings Bank Trustee and Post Office Savings Banks Bank of England Inaue

Indoor athletic meet at Madison Square Garden

About one thousand athletes from Yale Harvard Princeton Pennsylvania Cornell Dartmouth and Columbia attend the New York Athletic Club indoor meet at Madison Square Garden. A featured event is a one and a half mile invitational between George Bonhag and John Tait.

New York New York Athletic Club Madison Square Garden Yale Harvard Princeton Pennsylvania Cornell Dartmouth Columbia George Bonhag John Tait

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Democrats Sloan Earl S. Sloan Mass Capital Politics Ore Eee Ae WEW Bank Jefferson Oscar Bowman Lebanon Boys' Corn Club Gibb Savannah Line James J. Hill New York Central Pennsylvania Railroads Secretary Wilson Leslie Brya Mawr Girls’ College Endow College Motor Boat Carnival Palm Beach, Fla Suceeen Athens Joseph Kemp Scotland Edinburgh Mr. Morgan Talmage Hardware Company
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