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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

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May 01, 1908

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War veteran praises Peruna in letters from service era ranks

A Col. Hamilton of the Seventh Ohio Volunteers writes from Columbus praising Peruna for catarrh and stomach issues. Assistant War Correspondent H. J. Manley also commends Peruna for travelers in extreme climates and for colds, emphasizing its restorative effects. Remittance details for bottles are included.

Arthur Hamilton Ioodale St. Columbus Hartman Hatten War Department Army Corps Col. Hamilton Sir Mfg. Co Columbus Ohio H. J. Manley China A. G. Pittaway Spark Atrevt Ottawa Canada Peruna

Markets Signal Gains Across New York and Liverpool

The market showed firmer tone with Liverpeo up about 7 points and York near 80 points above yesterday's close, while New York closed about 20 points higher. Cotton prices in Athens held middling 7 to 8 cents as New York quotes steadier. Liverpool sales reached 5,000 with steady tone and muted demand.

Ataris Liverpeo The York Ag Wis Yeterday New York Wollen de Athens New York Cotton Liverpool

Five Veterans Given Crosses of Honor by Confederacy Chapter

At the Merorid Exercises the Meridian chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy awarded crosses of honor to five veterans. Recipients were W A Burns A Pulcher Jesse Gann Prank P Griffith and GK Smith. Veterans without crosses are urged to apply for the honors.

Toen Daughters of the Confederacy Messrs W. A. Burns A. Pulcher Jesse Gann BP. Griffith GK. Smith

Joe Brown Club Forms in Gainesville District

Gainesville on April 29 A Joe Brown club of the Gainesville district was formed here tonight with W B Sloan elected president. About two hundred attended as 443 names enrolled and a committee of fifty was appointed to attract members. The group plans consolidation with the county club at the next meeting on the first Tuesday in May.

Gainesville Joe Prown Club W. B. Sloan Joe Brown Club

Mysterious Recall for Clarke Grand Jury and New Compress

The Clarke County Grand Jury is recalled for a special May session to consider important business. A new cotton compress is planned near the Sendboard Air Line railroad, with construction expected to start soon and finish by the cotton season, potentially increasing annual receipts by fifty thousand bales.

Athens

Help Sought for Cyclone Sufferers in Georgia

Fund drive for cyclone victims in Harris and Chipley Georgia has raised 18.00 from Athens contributors. Donors should leave contributions with Mr H Rowe or the writer. Local organizers pledge rapid delivery to those affected.

Athens Harris Chipley H. 7 Rowe

Brown Supporter Denies Gov Smith Ties in Local Paper

Local criticism claims the official organ labels traveling men as Smith supporters while many are Brown backers. C Y Wier of this city denies support for the governor and says he aids Cobb county farmers and businessmen. The Banner reports a correction may follow.

Hoke Smith Gov. Smith Mr. Brown C. Y. Wier Smith Brown Chirence Wier Cobb County Mr. Wher

Mrs. Mark Williford Dies at Home on College Avenue

Mrs. Mark Williford died here last night at her College avenue residence. She was twenty two and left a husband. She had been ill for weeks. Her remains were taken to Monroe, North Carolina, for interment. She had recently lived in Athens and made many friends who mourn her loss.

Mark Williford College Avenue Mere Wilkford Withford Wille Monroe N. C Athens

Foley at Kidney Cuore Promises Cure for Kidney Trouble

Advertisement-style notice touts Foley at Kidney Cuore as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims to stop irregularities and cure any kidney trouble deemed beyond medicine’s reach.

Foley

Republicans debate emblem as Leake mocks Roosevelt

Washington April 29 TheHouse devoted time to sundry civil appropriation speeches and heard the president's message about a multimillionaire whose son is a fool and daughter a foreign princess A New Jersey member Leake mocked Roosevelt and proposed changing the Republican emblem from an elephant to a dog saying the dog’s two-faced nature confuses voters.

Washington House Leake New Jersey Leike Roosevelt Republican Party

Six Thousand Pupils Attend Centenary Mass at St Patrick’s

In New York the centennial celebration of the Catholic Diocese features six thousand pupils from seventy three parochial schools at St Patrick’s Cathedral. Rev Father Young directs Gregorian music with hymns sung by the children as adults crowd the cathedral. A Maxi meeting at Carnegie Hall tonight features Justice O brien Cardinal Logue Archbishop Farley and speakers Delaney Walsh and Cochran.

New York St. Patrick's Cathedral Manhattan Bronx Father Young Carnegie Hall Justice O'Brien Cardinal Logue Farley John J. Delaney James J. Walsh W. Rourke Cochran

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Patent Remedy

A concise claim that DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are prompt and thorough, strengthening weakened kidneys quickly. Advertises dogs and alloy troubles from bladder inflammation. Sold by all druggists.

DeWitt

Pennsylvania Knox Has the Votes

Harrisburg April 29 The Republican state convention opened to ratify the statewide primary results. The body, meeting at the Majestic Theatre, will nominate a Superior Court judge, name presidential electors and delegates. Delegates are instructed to support Knox at Chicago as the party unifies after the primary.

Harrisburg Keystone Pennsylvania United States Knox Chicago

Georgia Royal Arch Masons name officers for year in Macon

The grand council of Georgia Royal Arch and Select Master Masons announced officers for the year including C. Postell as grand master and R. Wilkinson as deputy grand master. Two new councils were chartered at Royston and Wrightsville. Also promotes a drug ad for Dr. Shoop’s Pink Pain Tablets claiming quick relief for pain by improving blood circulation.

Macon Grand Council of Georgia Royal Arch C. Postell Augusta R. Wilkinson Avanta W. A. Wollbin J. F. Rushin Boston J. C. Harmon Teamile T. J Brown McDonough Guard J. B

Black Hand case ties West and daughter to forged orders

Ernest West and his daughter were bound over to the Superior court on forgery charges after a shoe company order bore a signature matching a threatening letter. Bond set at $1000 for West and $300 for the daughter. Authorities link the letter and order to the same author. The Federal court may review the Black Hand letter with threats against Mr and Mrs Deadwyler and arson threats. The pair faced possible exile within 30 days.

Ernest West Foster Superior Court West E. J. Smith Shoe Co A. V. Deadwyler Deadwyler

Confrontation at Columbia Republican Convention

At a Columbia convention, Captain John G. Capers confronted EK B Thompson who used a gavel like stick. Thompson brandished the rod, Capers seized it, then Capers hurled Thompson from the platform about five to six feet, Thompson fell to his head. A melee followed with delegates and spectators pushing toward the stage. Some negroes reached for revolvers though none were drawn.

John G. Capers United States Collector of Internal Revenue National Republican Capers

Robbers Seize $18 000 in Welch to Gary Cash Heist

Four armed men halted guards transporting 18000 dollars from Welch by McDowell County National Bank to Gary to service a United States Coal and Coke Company payment. A running gun battle ensued toward Big Four with a $1000 reward offered for suspects. A bystander boy was lightly shot but not seriously hurt.

Bluefield W. Va Welch Gary United States Coal and Coke Company United States Steel Corporation McDowell County National Bank O'Toole Coal Company Kbbera Big Four W. V2

Tennessee team challenges Georgia to two games

The Tennessee baseball team proposes two games to decide the South championship, with venues possible in Athens or Atlanta. Georgia has declined a Knoxville visit but may agree to games in Atlanta next Tuesday and Wednesday if Tennessee accepts.

Georgia University of Tennessee Tennesseans Knoxville Tenn University of North Carolina North Carolina Tennessee Athens Atlanta Tennessee Boys

Vermont to send uninstructed delegation to Chicago convention

Vermont will send an uninstructed delegation to the Chicago Republican convention. Delegates at the state meeting report a near split between Taft and Hughes support with a strong Hughes leaning due to Governor Proctor. The Proctor influence and Taft’s Roosevelt ties shape Vermont’s first ballot eight votes for Hughes unless Taft gains momentum.

Burlington Vermont Taft Hughes New York New England Proctor Proc ‘Ftor Redfield Proctor Roosevelt

Leonard Haas Heads B nai Brith in Wilmington

Mr Leonard Haas elected to lead District Grand Lodge No 5 of the Independent Order B nai Brith as the thirty fourth annual convention adjourned in Wilmington N C The group will meet in Savannah Ga in March 1909 and then travel to Atlanta for the Hebrew Orphans Home anniversary events Officers named include President Henry Hutzier Richmond Va first vice president Montage Triest Charleston second vice president Leonard Hiras Atlanta secretary Joseph Levy Richmond Va treasurer A Goodman Baltimore and sergeant at arms M W Jacob Wilmington N C

Willamton N. C B'nal Brith Savanah Atlanta Henry 8. Hutzier Richmond Montague Triest Charleston Leonard Hiras Joseph L. Levy A. Goodman Baltimore M. W. Jacob Wilmington

Kodo Could Restore Health, A Georgia Letter Says

A Georgia reader from Roding writes that in 1902 he bought Kodo and the benefit was beyond any price. He thanks the seller and notes the product is sold by all druggists.

E. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago Georgia C. N. Cornell Roding, Ga All Druggista

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