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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1907

Page

2

Odd Fellows to Meet Next Week in Columbus

The Grad Lodge of Odd Fellows of Georgia meets in Columbus next Tuesday morning with an expected fifteen hundred delegates and visiting members. Athens may bid to host the next Grand Lodge session, with leaders Calvin W. Parr and J. H. Dozier likely to advance to top Georgia Odd Fellows posts. Athens aims for strong delegation to Grand Encampment and Grand Lodge sessions. Dr. King’s New Life Pills are praised for bowel health while local druggists guarantee them.

Columbus Athens Grand Lodge Grad Lodge of Odd Fellows of Georgia Odd Fellows Odd Fellowship Gand Calvin W. Parr Georgia Parr J. H. Dozier Garni Lodge Odd Fellows of Oliver C. T. Young F. W. Fox R. L. Brammett A.C. Bishop Williams Lodge Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Grant Lodge

New Tagalo Judicial Circuit Proposed By General Assembly

A bill to create the Tagalo circuit is expected at the next assembly session. It would include Elbert, Hart, Franklin, Stephens, Habersham, Rabun and Banks counties, taking Franklin and Banks from the Western circuit and Elbert, Hart, Stephens from others. Senator Camp introduces the measure with support anticipated from Senator Hawes and Raby. opposition from affected circuits is likely.

General Assembly Elbert, Hart Franklin Stephens Habersham Rabun Banks Elbert Hart Stephfens Mabe Camp Franklin County Senate Hawes Raby Bhose

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertises Reward and Testimonials

An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for a cure of catarrh and claims testimonials from F J Cheney's associates. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface remedy with internal use and a seven cent per bottle price.

J. Cheney & CO F. J. Cheney Aeneeeen Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Tale Hall All Tales Halle Battle Pri

The Negro Attitude and Political Crossroads in Baltimore

A Baltimore election saw the Negro vote favor a Democratic mayoral candidate, seen as a rebuke to President Roosevelt over the Brownsville affair. The piece argues the choice was improper, praises Roosevelt’s action, and calls for law-abiding Black citizens to support Republicans in protest of the dissenting stance. It also notes a separate ad for Buckler’s Amiga Salve at local druggists.

Baltimore Roosevelt Brownsville Democratic Party

City Court Opens May Term With Large Docket

The regular May term of the city court convenes Monday morning with a docket one of the largest in memory. Fifty misdemeanor cases are set for trial likely filling the week. The National Bank of Athens v. Phinizy Moss Hull Camak and Vincent guarantors on Athens Manufacturing Co note will be tried June 4 before Judge Harde man as Judge Cobb is disqualified. The May term jury lists includes Fred G Umbach J E Talmadge Jr William Yerkin George Mayne W H Thomas J T Parker T J Poss P A Moore Paul M Smith A L Mealor D B Fowler Otto Krassell J P Wilson Rufe Thornton F J Tuck W A Harris R C Latimer W E Graham Join Gerdine Geo J Moore Mose Buckwald Geo C Spurt J P Carruth W J Poss T H Nieerson J M Burch Willis Kittle F He Kroner C J Kenney W L Jester T G Hadaway C A Cornell C W Parr J L Daniel L B Bailey H P Betts.

National Bank of Athens Phinizy Fred G. Umbach J. E. Talmadge William Yerkin George Mayne W. H. Thomas J. T. Parker T. J. Poss P. A. Moore Paul M. Smith A. L. Mealor D. B. Fowler Otto Krassell J. P. Wilson Rufe Thornton F. J. Tuck W. A. Harris R. C. Latimer W. E. Graham Join Gerdine

Improved Order of Red Men Visit Athens for Barbecue and Tours

Adjourned members of the Improved Order of Red Men from Soquee Tribe attended a morning barbecue at the Fair Grounds in Athens arranged by a local committee. They toured the State Normal School and University buildings after brief exercises by Prof. E. B. Smith and a reply from Hon. T. H. Jeffries.

Athens State Normal School E. B. Smith T. H. Jeffries Atlanta University Grounds University

Citizens to Entertain Mayors at Coming Convention

Citizens are asked to entertain mayors during the upcoming convention in the city. All who can provide care for one or more are requested to notify F. A. Lipscomb, chairman of the Entertainment Committee.

F. A. Lipscomb A. A. Lipscomb Mr. Lipscomb Tima

Protracted services at Oconee street church praised

Rev. E A Caldwell of Monroe Ga leads growing crowds at Oconee street church with sermons on The Two Men and a forthcoming message on Decision. Attendees praise his old time gospel approach and expect Sunday night to outgrow the church. The article also notes the Red Men convention in Athens and upcoming mayoral convention attendance plans.

Oconee Street Church E A. Caldwell Monroe, Ga Caldwell

Inquest Opened Over Barksdale's Death Near Rail Tracks

Coroner convenes a jury after H T Barksdale dies from a skull fracture likely caused by a heavy impact near the Seaboard depot. Two train hands report discovering the body. no money or ticket was found on the victim. Police seek clear facts as investigators explore whether foul play occurred or an accidental death.

Weatherly E. Holliman Barhsil Barksdale Cis Seaboard Visiule

Beauty Hints From The Bohemian April Column

Beauty tips from Thomas Speed Mosby advise freckle removal with a gentle toothpick, powder with diamond dust for glow, hammer nails that resist manicure, plane t exercises for graceful fingers with protection, cementing crow's feet and smoothing with a trowel, and dodging falling hair by stepping aside.

Beauty Thomas Speed Mosby The

Book for Men Only Offers Free Reading

An advertisement touts a book claiming to aid men and women in physical, mental, and moral self knowledge as a foundation for success. It lists chronic ailments said to be treated and invites readers to contact Dr. Hathaway & Co. at Suite 17 Inman Building, Atlanta Georgia.

Ing Foundation Dr. Hathaway & Co Inman Bldg Atlanta

Nebraska Should Rebuild for Bryan as President

The passage urges Nebraska to prepare for Bryan's possible presidency. It predicts Ohio may compete in supplying cabinet officers and statesmen. It calls for Athens to host a fall fair or carnival and urges local businessmen to choose and fund an amusement feature and proceed.

Nebraska Bryan Lateto Ohio Athens

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Athena Rebekah Lodge J. J. Thomas Grand Assembly Rebekah Athena Lodge Irene Johnson Misa Hattie Galliher N. A. Adams Henrietta W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons Dr. King Tugalo Circuit G. W. Cloyd Clunk Mo Bucklea Seney-Stovall Chapel Mildred Mell Lucy Leah West Will Iong Kennedy Orr, Drug Co Castoria Adahiral Samuel New York Oconee Street Methodist Church Mr. Caldwell Red Men Methuselah God Heaven Hell Hetty Green Carnegie Pronunciamento H. T. Barksdale Seaboard Air Line Lmits Southern Manufacturing Company St. Mary's Hospital Mr. Barksdale CDI STEN Bears
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