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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1909

Page

2

Strike Situation Clears as Federal Mediator Weighed

Atlanta Ga May 25 Special strike situation appears to be clearing with United States Labor Commissioner Neill awaited. Georgia Railroad conflict spurred talks among General Manager Scott Governor Hoke Smith Attorney General Hart and others. Public calm maintained, mediation sought, arbitration discussed with Congressman Bartlett and President Lee of the Farmers Union offering to serve. towns along the line brace for possible service suspensions.

Atlanta United States Neill Ball Scott Hoke Smith Hart Joseph B. Cumming The Georgia Sandera McDaniel John W. Grant Georgia Railroad & Banking Company strikeTe C. L. Bartlett Congress Post Office Department Inter-State Commerce Commission Bartlett Georgia Road Horace M. Holden Supreme Court Thomas W. Hardwick Lee Farmers’ Union John C. Hart Mr. Scott A. ©. Bacon T. E. Scott Georgia Railroad Inter-State Commetrce Commission Pat B. A. Ball W. J. Northen Postoffice Department United States Postoffice Department Marion Erwin Southern District of Georgia Erwin New York U. S Tate

Comer High School Commencement Ends in Georgia

Comer Ga May 25 Special The Comer High School commencement exercises closed with a sermon by Rev W T Hunnicutt and a literary address by Rev M A Jenkens of Athens. A school entertainment Dot the Miner's Daughter followed. The Franklin Society defeated Altora in a champion debate on compulsory education in Georgia with solos and duets by local students. Geo D Comer was master of ceremonies.

Comer Comer High School B. Ayers W. T. Hunnicutt M. A. Jenkens Athens Dot Miner's Daughter Franklin Society Altora Society Missea Minnie Lee Madge McWhorter Georgia Altora Brownyo Long Franklin Wort Whelchel Misa Janie McCurdy Misa Sue Chandler Russell Davison Mary Comer O1za Power Hole Misa Kathleen Taylor Geo. D. Comer

Burn and scald care with Chamber lain's Salve

For burn or scald apply Chamber lain's Salve. It will allay the pain quickly and heal the injured parts. For sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons, Orr Drug Co., Warren J. Smith & Bro., H. C. McEvoy, L. P. Canning.

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J.smith & Bro H.C. McEvoy L. P Canning

Tift resigns from Dougherty county seat in Georgia

Samuel H. Tift, re-elected to the Georgia House from Dougherty county, notifies the governor he will not assume the office due to business engagements. A special election is ordered for Thursday, June 17 in Dougherty to fill the vacancy. Tift is noted as a former member active in the last assembly and is nephew of Joe Hill Hall of Macon.

Atlanta Samuel H. Tift Dougherty County Smith Tift

Accident injures Mr. Mor ris Michael at YMCA hall

A heavy apparatus toppled from a wooden stand during a Business Men's class at the YMCA hall. It struck Mr. Michael on the head, tearing flesh and knocking him senseless briefly. He recovered with pain but no serious injury.

Morris Michael Y. M. C. A. Hall Michael Mr. Michael

Union Label Promotion in Athens Ga Public Notice

The Athens Printers Union invites local merchants and readers to promote union-made printing by displaying the Union Label. A $5 prize will go to the woman sending in the most printed matter bearing the label between May 27 and July 4. Submit clipped labels and any labeled materials to the Label Committee at P O Box 462 Athens Ga. weekly submissions encouraged.

Athens Michael Bros Athens Typographical Union P. O

Prof F A Merrill Delivers Noted Address At Watkinsville

Last night at Watkinsville High School closing exercises Prof P A Merrill of the State Normal School delivered a magnificent literary address before a cultured audience filling the large auditorium. Merrill is regarded as a talented educator and his talk brought both pleasure and benefit to listeners.

Watkinsville High School Watkinsville P. A. Merrill State Normal School Merrill

Bucklen’s Arnica Balm Aids Heal Ulcer Case

John Deyo of Cladwin Michigan suffered a running ulcer for 13 years and paid doctors over $400 without relief. Bucklen’s Arnica Balm cured the ulcer, with claims to cure fever sores, eczema, piles, burns, rashes, boils, and eczema. Available 26 cents at W. J Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Co.

John Deyo Cladwin Mich Bucklen Arnica Balve W. J Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Gon

Georgia picks James Lucas captain of 1910 baseball team

The University of Georgia baseball candidates elected James E. Lucas of Waverly Hall as captain for 1910. An alternate, John R. Northcutt of Marietta, was chosen should Lucas not return. Professor Sanford announced Dartmouth coach John T. Keady to coach multiple Georgia teams and outlined plans for a new athletic field to ease cadet-athlete scheduling.

University of Georgia James E. Lucas Waverly Hall Georgia Lucan South Lucas John R. Northcutt Marietta Northcutt Sanford Athens Friends of the University Athrea

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Help Potts

Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama reports relief from biliousness and constipation after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. She says the tablets improve appetite, vitality, and digestion and purify stomach liver and blood. Sold by H R Palmer and Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J Smith and Bro E McEvoy and L P Canning.

Dr. King W. J. Smith C Bro H. R. Palmer Bon Chamberlain

Mrs. R. W. Pittman Dies at 74 in Center

Mrs. R W Pittman died yesterday at her Center home after a brief illness at age seventy four. She is survived by her husband and two sons R L Pittman and W C Pittman The funeral is set for four this afternoon.

Center R. W. Pittman

Bowden Buys Pearl Mills Property At Auction

Creditors of Pearl Mills of Elbert County met with attorneys present. Paul A. Bowden of Thomson Ga bid 61250 for the property and the bid was accepted, pending court confirmation. Bowden, a Bank of Thomson cashier, is expected to take the mill and run it successfully. Also notes a testimonial about Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy curing a severe dysentery attack. Available from H R Palmer Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J Smith & Bro EB OC McEvoy L P Canning.

Pearl Mills Elbert County Paul A. Bowden Thomson, Ga Bowden Chamberlain Bremnn M. J. Leach Wolcott H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drag Co Warren J. Smith & Bro OC. Mc 'Evoy L. P. Canning

Dr John Gerdine Returns to City After Graduation

Dr John Gerdine, recently graduated with high honors from Richmond College of Medicine, visits his mother Mrs B G Ger dine. He accepted a position at Sarah Lee Hospital in Norfolk, will depart for the city in late June to begin duties, and plans to stay a year or two.

John Gerdine Richmond College of Medicine G. Gerdine Gerdine Southgate Lee Norfolk Sarah Lee Hospital

Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Likely To Return Here

Judge G C Thomas now in Thomanville reports bright prospects for securing next year’s Grand Lodge meeting in this city. Editor Gardner and local delegates push hard to host the event, with a decision tomorrow on the site and strong belief the city will entertain the gathering next year.

Thomas G. C. Thomas Thomanville Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Judge Thomas Gardner Grand Lodge

Tart First Tommy Wins Dinner Table Quarrel

Tit-Bits recalls a dinner scene where Tommy chooses tart over pudding, prompting papa to test his manners with a pointed, “Tart first!” later the piece hints at political shifts as Hisgen returns to the Democratic fold while speculation swirls about Temple Gravey and Georgia votes, with Sidney Tapp rising.

Papa Tommy Hisgen Democratic Party John Temple Gravey Independence Georgia Sidney Tapp

Mercer Team Seeks Rematch With Georgia This Season

Mercer eyes a rematch with Georgia after Georgia beat Tech in the season finale. If Mercer could beat Georgia, they argue, it might earn a claim to the championship, though Georgia would still hold advantage in head to head meetings. A game seems unlikely as the season ends and players disperse.

Mercer Georgia Tech Teri

U. C. T. Resolution on Judge Cobb's Illness

The U C T convention passed a resolution expressing sincere regret over the serious illness of Judge Howell Cobb of this city. The order regards Judge Cobb as a staunch friend and supporter. The Jacksonville Times Union notes this sentiment as part of its coverage.

Howell Cobb Judge Cobb

City Schools Close This Morning

The Athena City schools will close this morning for summer vacation. The year has been highly successful with record attendance and strong teaching effort. A Boston Record note mocks handling persistent callers, while a local plan uses an alarm clock to deter unpleasant visitors. The article urges immediate arbitration between firemen and Georgia railroad to ease public inconvenience.

Athena City Boston Record Georgia Railroad

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