Banquet Honors City Leaders In Elaborate Athens Event
The banquet hall glittered with carnations and lush decor as Athens celebrated a distinguished lineup including Mayor Symons and Col. M. G. Michael. Toastmaster W. F. Dorsey guided a night of witty speeches by L. A. Chappell, T. S. Shackelford, Bridges Smith and others, while Dreamland showcased presented pictures of speakers.
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Gelvae
L. A. Chappell
T. S. Shackelford
Bridges Smith
H Racker
Wear
Joyner
Hamilton McWhorter
W.W. Maudlox
Barrow
J. A. Sims
Cervice
Prisoner of Gypsies for Seven Months
A 16 year old girl Anna Einsig tells how gypsies captured her in Columbia Pennsylvania last October and kept her for seven months at a Wakefield camp. She says they took her clothes, forced her to work and watched her constantly but finally she was rescued and restored to her father.
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New York
Anna Einsig
Wakefield
Columbia
Saery
Good Words for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad
People praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with testimonials from Mrs Edward Philips of Barclay Maryland. Her two year old Catherine used the remedy since two months old and she herself recovered from a dreadful cold after using it. Sold by H R Palmer and Sons W J Smith and Bro L P Canning BE C McEvoy and Orr Drug Co Athens Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Edward Philips
Barclay, Md
Catherine
H.R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
BE. C, McEvoy and Orr Drug Co
Athens, Ga
Modern Wood Block Pavement Gains Geor gia Puhle Interest
A Georgia League of Municipalities session featured H L Collier on public works focusing on street paving. He urged city ledgers to rely on in house forces, favoring wood block pavement over asphalt for cost, durability, and ease of repair, citing examples in Atlanta and cities worldwide.
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Georgia League of Municipalities
H. L. Collier
Atlanta
Athens
J. W. Barnett
Georgia
Collier
Sle
London
Paris
Berlin
Sydney
Brussels
Lyong
San Francisco
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Springfeld
Mass
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Toledo
Chicago
Finley backs government control of railways at millers’ meet
In St Louis on May 29 President W W Finley of the Southern Railway argued for governmental regulation to protect the public from oppression. He stated the government has a right and duty to safeguard public interests in rail investments amid current shakiness. Immigrant movement in Georgia grows. Judge Picquet of Augusta adds humor at mayors’ convention.
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St. Louis
W. W. Finley
Southern Railway
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Wide Range of Ailments
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a permanent cure for aches in bones and joints, skin eruptions, ulcers, and blood disorders. It claims to purify blood, strengthen kidneys and stomachs, and improve overall health, with a free sample offer from the Blood Balm Co of Atlanta.
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Writing Blood Balm Co
Atlanta, Ga
Richmond’s Confederate Reunion Festive Pageantry in May Parade
Richmond observes the Confederate Veterans reunion with holiday decor across the city. Flags and bunting adorn mansions, the Capitol, and federal buildings as General Stephen D. Lee arrives. A Friday reception invites Mrs Stonewall Jackson, Mrs J E B Stuart, and Mrs Jefferson Davis Hayes. Thousands expected, with veterans en route and crowds meeting old comrades after decades. Weather forecast predicts colder conditions ahead, as winter lingers.
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Richmond
Virginia
Stephen D. Lee
Mississippi
Stonewall Jackson
J. E. B. Stuart
Jefferson Davis Hayes
Davis
Federal
United States
Jefferson Davis
Legal notices from Clarke County Georgia 1907
Clarke County Georgia notices announce Mariah Hodgson as administratrix seeking leave to sell estate lands. hearing set for the first Monday in June 1907. Also J T Pittard seeks guardianship for Miss Jennie C Matthews lunatic with sale application to be reviewed at the next Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in June 1907.
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Georgia
Clarke County
Mariah Hodgson
Joel
Kennard
B. Wingfield
J. T. Pittard
Jennie C. Matthews
Misa Louise Taylor
Inman Whitten
Ware County
Wingfield
Harris
Margaret Harris
Judia Harris
Sam Harris
Fannie Harris
George W. Harris
Joseph Harris
Said County
Clarke County Public Sale and Charter Amendment Notices
Property to be sold at public auction on the first Tuesday in June 1907 in Athens Clarke County Georgia. The sale covers a 0.45 acre lot No 11 on the Seamor tract by the Oconee River with a dwelling, securing three notes totaling 566.58 to Turnell and Jones with 8 percent interest. Also petition for amendment of Lucy Cobb Institute charter to grant borrowing, mortgage, and property powers through its trustees.
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Georgia
Clarke County
T. B Jones
S. A. Turnell
Clarke Superior Court
Court House
State of
Clarke
Athens
Oconee River
C. N. Weatherly
Chas, Stern & Co
A. Turnell
Lucy Cobb 1 Institute
Said County
Jos
M. Hodgson
J. A. Hunnicutt
A. L. Hull
Billaps Pbinizy
Andrew J. Cobb
Lucy Cobb Institute
Thta
Wadd Corporation
Board of Trustees
Hs Board of Trustees
Saki
Board of Ariates
Jos. L. Hull
Atty
E. J. Crawford
I. E. J. Crawford
Men In Office
Fertilizing the Crop and Fertilizer Proportions in Cotton
The piece explains fertilizer purpose to boost yields, detailing that a hundred pounds contain 10-16 pounds of available phosphoric acid, with the remainder largely insoluble matter. It discusses complete fertilizers, crop needs, soil improvement, and optimal nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash ratios for cotton, plus planting and intercultural application timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia- Carolina Fertilizer Almanac
Bonehles
Notice of Local Bill to repeal Athens Dispensary act
Notice for the June session of the Legislature that a local bill will be introduced to repeal the act approved August 18, 1901 creating and regulating a city dispensary for spirituous vinous and malt liquors in Athens and to repeal amendments and related acts.
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Athens
Athens bonds proposed for school property purchase
Notice announces a local act to authorize Athens city to issue seventy five thousand dollars in bonds to buy school property erect new buildings repair existing ones and support educational uses within Athens Clarke County. Includes dates May 24 1907 and intent to pass at the June session and details on bond principal and interest payments. Also creditors' notice for the estate of James T Crowle with demand filing and debt settlement instruction dated May 10 1907.
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Asaeim
State of
Georgia
Athens
Clarke
Jas. T. Crowle
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Picquet
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