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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
1
Atlanta May 12 P A Methvin state pure food inspector has left Atlanta for a multiday tour to check reports of damaged corn and grain offered for sale. He will condemn any found grain and remove it from markets aiding cattle raisers and dairymen protecting stock from spoiled feed.
A powerful storm swept Atlanta and Athens Thursday afternoon bringing fierce wind and hail as large as marbles. Windows shattered and telephone lines damaged while streetcars halted briefly. Heavy rain followed with lingering damage logged at the Austell and Fourth National bank buildings. Decatur saw hail on the ground. Chattanooga faced near midnight darkness before rain moved in.
Concord New Hampshire May 12 The annual meeting of the New Hampshire Medical Society opened in this city with a large turnout of physicians from across the state Dr Frank Blaisdell of Goffstown presided at the initial session and the convention will continue tomorrow.
Atlanta officials consider increasing the police department by 50 officers and extending the signal system into the new corporate territory. A first class cumraatum station is proposed, plus three bloodhounds for emergencies, following a recent trolley car robbery and murder in Druid Hills.
Grand Secretary T H Robertson releases figures for the Georgia Grand Lodge showing 488 lodges with about 35 700 members and 29 new lodges since the last meeting. Total relief expenditures reach 62 000 dollars with assets around 370 000 dollars. 22 counties lack new lodges. Rome’s Joan P Davis serves as Grand Master. Athens hosts meetings May 26 and 27 with expected record attendance.
A brief wind storm yesterday noon damaged the Hugh School building with many windows broken. The gale lasted only a few minutes but caused conspicuous damage though no flooding or hall damage occurred. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as a remedy in the text.
Gunnels aged sixty eight died yesterday morning at his home on Georgia Railroad street from a complication of diseases. He leaves nine children. Funeral and burial planned near Colbert in Madison county. He was a good man, mourned by hundreds who knew him.
Mrs. L J Von der Au of Athens died Wednesday in Securve Ga. Survived by husband L J Von der Au and two sons Arod and Haraion. Funeral in Hazlehight with Baptist faith highlighted. Also mentions Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy and impending census disputes as cities take their own counts.
A mother’s letter explains how Peruna helped her puny four year old daughter become strong. Other mothers from Wisconsin and Missouri report their children improving after using Peruna. The article frames Peruna as effective amid medical disputes, praising simple relief for caring families.
At Emmanuel church last evening members urged the vestry to begin the new parish house and Sunday school rooms on the site of the old building. Estimated cost is about $5,000 and plans by Prof Strachan were approved. Construction may start soon and proceed quickly aided by Easter offerings totaling about $1,500 from 1900 and 1910 added to the building fund.
Commander Julius A Pratt of Post 143 in Kewanee Illinois reports relief from backache and kidney pain after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says the pills calmed his symptoms, freed him from suffering, and he has recommended them to friends.
New York May 12 speed racing cars and skilled drivers prepare to start the first twenty four hour automobile race of the year at the Brighton Beach track tomorrow. Work crews have prepared the mile course with a clay and cement surface making the track faster than previous years and night lights form a complete system for night racing.
The ad claims high quality and curative value for Foley's Honey and Tar without price increases. It touts relief for coughs colds croup whooping cough and throat chest and lung ailments identifying the genuine product and warning against substitutes.
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