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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1906

Page

8

Fleming & Sons seeks name change to Fleming- Dearing Hardware Company

Legal advertisement from Clarke County Georgia notes the petition of T. Fleming & Sons to amend its charter to rename the corporation Fleming- Dearing Hardware Company. The filing date appears as February 20, 1906, with clerk E. J. Crawford certifying the true copy and seal of the Superior Court.

Georgia Clarke County T. Fleming & Sons Wrwii Fleming-Dearing Hardware Company I. BE. J. Crawford Said County E. J. Crawford Superior Court

Certificate Re extending Charter From Comptroller of the Currency

Treasury Department certifies The National Bank of Athens in Clarke County Georgia is authorized to have succession until February 20 1926 under the 1882 act extended by the 1902 amendment. Witness Wm B Ridgely Comptroller of the Currency. Charter No 1639 Extension No 949. Georgia Clarke County. Ordinary B Wingfield orders discharge for C D Kenney estate and notices letters of administration for Lizzie McWhorter. Petition for charter by Oscar J Franklin and others to incorporate in Georgia.

Treasury Department Office of Comptroller of the Currency Washington, D. C National Bank of Athens Athens Clarke Georgia State of Wm. B. Ridgely Clarke County K. Kenney C. D. Kenney Said County Court of Ordinary Noah McWhorter Lizzie McWhorter B. Wingfield

Grand U P Club Seeks Charter to Form Branches in Georgia

Petition for charter to create Grand U P L Club in Athens Clarke County Georgia with authority to organize subordinate clubs, grant licenses, and operate offices in state and other states. Proposes twenty year term with renewal, nonprofit to promote fraternal welfare, property ownership, and governance via by laws. Includes officials and court clerk attestation dated March 7 1906.

Stald Grand U. P Club Grand A United States Salt City Athens Clarke County Georgia Goldicense Grand U. P. L W. C. Thompson Oscar J. Franklin Jesse E. Brannen J. H. Bradberry A. P. Watkins B. L. Keith C. M. James Elmer J. Crawford Superior Court Said County

Human Blood Marks A Rocky merchant tale of cure

J W Williams of Rocky a noted merchant recalls severe lung hemorrhages twenty years ago and credits Dr King s New Discovery with complete cure since then. The note claims it cures hemorrhages chronic coughs settled colds bronchitis and weak lungs. Sold by W J Smith H R Palmer Sons druggists with a money back guarantee priced 60c and 81 00 total battle free

Marka J. W. Williams Rocky Dr. King W. J. Smith H. R. Palmer Sons

JAS B PARK Announces Candidacy for Congress in 1906

Greensboro Georgia February 20 1906 Jas B Park announces his candidacy for the 69th Congress subject to the Democratic primary He pledges faithful impartial service if elected and invites voters from various counties to discuss issues and his positions He stresses a public office is a public trust and asks for confidence and loyalty to their interests.

National Congress Jas B. Park

Moon Inhabited, Science Proves Atmospheric Moon Life

A fragment claims the moon hosts an atmosphere enabling some life forms, but not humans. It touts Electric Bitters as a universal tonic curing headaches, biliousness, malaria and more, guaranteed by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons for 60 cents.

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

Bloody riot at Coaldale church social ends in deaths

Bluefield W Va March 28 A bitter faction fight at the Methodist Episcopal church in Coaldale ends in bloodshed and death. Benjamin Capely is killed instantly. his wife wounded. Mrs Rt H Harper and Henry Garden shot. Two others minor injuries. Mrs Capely possibly hit at door. Authorities arrest Mrs Harper Garden and James Hotten.

Bluefield W. Va Coaldale Benjamin Capely Rt. H. Harper Capely Harper Henry Garden

The Book of Psalms in Common Religious Feelings

A concise tribute to the Psalms as the world’s best known book of the Bible. It highlights the Psalms’ intimate, homely appeal and their comfort for the sorrowful, afflicted, and despairing. It notes human flaws of writers yet praises their steadfast faith and universal influence across beliefs.

Mount Sion

SIX MEN CONTEST FOR LEGISLATURE IN AUGUSTA

In Augusta Georgia March 28 Mayor RE Allen declared his candidacy for the house of representatives running with Hon Boykin Wright and Hon Martin Calvin opposed by C B Dunbar Louis Bricks and Dr R Littleton. In Atlanta the city hears a rumor Rev Lucian L Knight co pastor of the Central Presbyterian church in Washington head of proposed Georgia Presbyterian university with committee saying they agreed on the man but will not reveal name until he accepts. The committee members praise the chosen leader as capable and say a public announcement will follow if he accepts, otherwise another candidate will be chosen.

Augusta RE. Allen House of Representatives Tie Boykin Wright Martin ¥. Calvin Messrs. C. Be, Dunbar Louis Brcks R. Littleton Reads Atlanta Lucian L. Knight Central Presbyteriaan Church Washington, D. C Georgia Presbyterian University C. J. Nishet Westminster Presbyterian Church Georgia Synod University Nin Nally Dr. Nisbet Knight

Howells Sees Dogs as Heroes in Fiction

In Harper's Magazine W D Howells argues dogs are often portrayed as unassailable heroes in short stories, counters wolves and foxes as rivals, and notes dog heroism spans many anecdotes though few works sustain lengthy narratives. He cites dogs saving children, alerting guardians, and protecting infants as enduring examples.

W. D. Howells Harper's Magazine

Palmer and Sons Offer Free Hyomel Catarrh Cure in Athens

A Palmer and Son card touts Hyomeol as a breathing cure for catarrh with no stomach dosing. The offer treats the worst case in Athens at no cost if it cures, with a $1 complete outfit and 50 cent refills. The note shifts to social commentary about a rat soul, life insurance, Teddy, Parker, and lingering sectional resentments.

Athens Moor

Vaust Held for Bigamy in Waycross Georgia

Walter Vaust, a young white man, was arrested in Waycross on a bigamy charge after authorities learned he wed a 14 year old near Blackshear. The couple were found at the Parker house near the courthouse. Vaust denied the charges briefly before arrest. The case links to wives in North Carolina and Tifton, with Sheriff Tuten transporting Vaust and the girl to Blackshear for detainment.

Waycross Walter Vaust Vaust Miss King Near Blackshear Parker House Court House D. J. King Sherif Tuten Pierce County W. A. McDonald Vanst North Carolina Tifton Blackshear Atlantic Coast Line

Clarke County Sheriff Reelection Announcement by John W. Wier

John W. Wier announces candidacy for reelection as Clarke County Sheriff subject to the Democratic primary. Announcement notes the upcoming race and the candidate’s intent to seek another term.

Clarke County

Clarke County Democratic Primary Campaign Announcements

Clarke county candidates announce runs or re elections for sheriff clerk of superior court tax collector and tax receiver with names M D Browning Elmer J Crawford H H Linton and J H Dorsey seeking Democratic primary action and Clarke county offices.

Clarke County H. H. Linton J. H. Dorsey

Clarke County Democratic Primary Slates For County Officials

The notice lists candidates seeking party backing in Clarke County for treasurer J I Smith and J A Pitner, coroner C N Weatherly, and representative J J OC McMahan. It notes action by the Democratic party and primaries preceding the general assembly contest.

Clarke County General Assembly of Georgia J. J. OC. McMahan

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