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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1906

Page

8

Fleming & Sons to Fleming-Dearing Hardware Company Charter Change

In Clarke County Georgia the petition of T Fleming & Sons a corporation asks for charter amendment to change its corporate name to Fleming Dearing Hardware Company The petition was filed in the Superior Court and certified by Clerk E J Crawford on February 20 1906 Attys Erwin & Erwin represent petitioners

Georgia Clarke County T. Fleming & Wélls Ophkae Ng Herotafers T. Fleming & Sons Fleming-Dearing Hardware Company Erwin & Erwin

National Bank of Athens extends corporate existence to 1926

The National Bank of Athens in Athens Clarke County Georgia is authorized to have succession for the period until close of business February 20 1926 under the act to enable national banking associations to extend corporate existence as amended by 1902. Certification by Comptroller Wm Ridgely dated February 20 1906 notes compliance and continuation.

Treasury Department Office of Comptroller of the Currency Washington, D. C National Bank of Athens Athens Clarke State of Georgia William B. Ridgely State of Georgia Wm, B Ridgely

Grand U P L Club seeks charter in Athens Georgia

Petition filed in Clarke County Georgia requests incorporation as Grand U P L Club a fraternal non trading society with power to establish branch clubs grant licenses supervise subordinate units and own property under a common seal. Principal office to be in Athens with rights to operate in other states. Court clerk certifies petition true this 14th day of March 1906.

USPL Grand U.P. L. Club Grand Upl. Club United States Grand U. P. L Athens Clarke County Georgia C. Thompson Oscar J Franklin Jesse EB Brannen J. H. Bradberry A. P. Watkins B. L. Keith C. M. James Borgia Elmer J. Crawford Superior Court Said County

James B. Park Declares Candidacy for 60th Congress

Greensboro Georgia February 20 1906 Jas B Park announces his candidacy for the 60th Congress in the Democratic primary. He asks for support from the 8th District voters and promises to discharge duties faithfully and impartially if elected, meeting county voters to discuss issues and defend public trust.

Greensboro National Congress Jas. B Park

Buster Brown Packed Theatre Review

Buster Brown the popular cartoon comedy played last night to the season’s largest audience. The show fell short of expectations with the chorus and principals lacking, though some specialties were high class and well received. Master Gabriel starred as the original Buster while Brown stayed in Atlanta, affecting the performance.

Buster Brown Gabriel Buster Brown Atlanta Wnth

Plant Food and Truck Farming Promotion Note

Two practical books titled Plant Food and Truck Farming describe successful potato growing. Free garden truck-sent editions available to readers who write to Gorman Kali Works, New York Nassau Street or Atlanta Ga South Broad Street.

Gorman Kali New York- J Nassau Street Atlants Broad Street

How Statury Hall Came Into Existence

Col Henry Watterson recounts how the old Senate chamber became the Supreme Court space and, via Colonel John W. Dade, led to the creation of a Hall of Statues in the Capitol. The tale follows Dade’s appointment, his cautious diplomacy, and his later role as custodian of the hall that honors two per state.

Washington Senate House of Representatives Supreme Court Stalra Neegeants Atarms Dade John W. Dade Virginia Suh John Tyler Two Jacks Harrison Tyler Strightway White House Jack Col John W Red Hall of Representatives Congress Union Henry Watterton Louisville Courier-Journal

Finishing Sewer Work Advances on Foundry and Broad Streets

Engineer Barnette directs finishing work on the sewer line along Foundry and Broad streets. Construction has stretched for weeks due to bad weather and rock obstructions, delaying completion though progress continues.

Guy Barnette Foundry Broad Streets Anishea

Markets Report from Athens and New York Trading

Market notes show Athens at 11 cents and New York futures in late session with May June and July positions. Grain and Produce column lists Chicago wheat corn oats and pork lard futures with opening and closing figures, highlighting May contracts and price ranges across crops and meats.

Cotton Letter Signals Strong Market Ahead on Census Support

New York reports a firm cotton market at noon buoyed by yesterday’s liquidation and the census figures. Large spot houses are accumulating May contracts against July sales, amid potential May squeeze and broader market activity as the season advances. Traders note last year’s bearish claims were proven by the census, with May and July values likely to diverge if prices rise.

New York

Liverpool Opens Higher on Bullish Market Tone

New York March 11 Liverpool opening at net 1 to 2 higher surprised traders as bulls push to exhaust margin. Market firm early with gains of 11 to 23 points from last night’s close before a mid afternoon dip attempted to depress prices. May and July spreads narrowed with May around 10.90 and July 10.93. Weather in Cotton Belt shows cooler but clear conditions and unchanged spot markets. An employment ad seeks a traveler for a firm with 250,000 capital offering 1072 salary plus expenses.

New York Liverpool Bull Party Cotton Belt

Riots Loom In Chattanooga After Ed Johnson Lynching

Chattanooga faces near riot conditions as about 100 policemen with militia kept 2000 to 4000 black residents from massing. Plants closed and women workers quit. two whites shot and a house burned amid tensions over Ed Johnson case now before the US Supreme Court. Secret service likely to arrest mob members. funeral for Johnson set without disturbance.

Chattanooga Ed Johnson Supreme Court of the United States Law and Order East Ninth Street West Ninth Street John Curtis Dick Light Washington United States Supreme Court Johnson Secret Service

Talbot planter held up road dispute near Juniper

Hiram Hartedste, a Talbot county planter, bound over in Columbus Ga to U S court on charges of retarding a mail carrier E L Nelson. The case centers on a rural route opened between Juniper and Geneva along Barksdale’s road where brush was piled to block passage. Barksdale claims official action was forcible without compensation. Government witnesses note the road’s long public use. Also a travel tip from Suffolk Va praises Chamberlain's remedy for bowel trouble used by a Beaverton Hardware Co salesman, with local availability noted.

Columbus Hiram IW Hartedste Juniper Talbot County United States Court Brown United States E. L. Nelson Geneva Barksdale Carrire Suffolk Henry Croll, Jr Beaverton, Mich H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J Smith & Bro

Free D D D pamphlet offer for skin disease relief

A reader requests a free prepaid sample bottle and consultation for a longstanding skin condition. The message mentions interest in D D D and asks for an address to send materials and medical guidance.

Pace H.R. Palmer & Sons Amd

Clay Saves Money for Government in Fortifications Cut

Washington March 21 Senator Clay cut a fortifications item from 600000 to 260000 saving the government 360000 after Lodge and Teller fought over Hawaii and Philippines allocations. Clay cited War Department figures showing Hawaii needs met by the lower figure and achieved the savings.

Washington Senator Clay Senate Lodge Hawaii Philippines Naval Station of Olongapo Bay Subig Bay Cavite Teller Hawai Clay Georgia War Department

Riots and Lynching Rumors Amid Press Fear

The fragment notes riots in Springfield Ohio and hints the northern Press would have derailed into hysteria over a lynching in Chattanooga if not for those riots. It preserves names Springfield Ohio and Chattanooga and references a regional press reaction.

Springfield Ohio Chattanooga

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Itritse Mare Virginia Carolina Rf Virginia Carolina South Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co Richmond Norfolk Bavanpah du N.C. Montgomery Charleston 5.C Memphis Tenn Baltimore Shreveport Petitioners Attorneys E. J. Crawford J. K. Kenney C. D. Kenney B. Wingereld Noah MeWhorter Lizzie McWhorter Ril B. Wingfield Oscar J. Frankiln Jesse B. Brannen Keith Said J. Crawford Kentucky Thomas and Washington Streets Statury Hall John D. Dade District of Columbia Col. Cade Foundry Street Athens, Ga New York Futures Chicago Gibert & Clay R. Siedenburg & CO Idonesia J. A. Alexander Talbot Planter Knoxville W. D. Kuhlman & Co Ooy Ag T Sam Morristown Medical Department Michigan Macon jEly ELY Brothers Warren Sueet Treasury
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