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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1907

Page

2

University of Georgia Athletic Association charter petition

In Clarke County Georgia a group led by Sylvanus Morris and T B Mell seeks a charter to form the University of Georgia Athletic Association. The 20 year corporation would promote sociable intercourse and athletic activities in Athens, with power to sue, own property, issue notes, and adopt by laws, funded by gifts and member dues, no stock ownership.

Gheorgia Clarke County Superior Court Said County CM. Snelling Banford Billups Phinizy F. H. Dorsey John Welch T. S. Mell M. G. Michael Georgia University of Georgia Athletic Association Athens United States Sal L. C. Smith Charles D. Campbell Andrew C. Erwin Smith Construction Company Tme Petitiunera Salt Corporation Ted Tiew State OF Georgia Clarke Philip Cook State of Georgi John R. White Hampton McWhorter L. FF. Edwards James White J. Y. Camthers W. T. Bryan E. R. Hodgson, Sr Joseph N Webb John EK. Talmage, Sr C. H Phinizy J. J. Wilkins George H. Hulme James M. Smith Georgia Life Insurance Company OF State Aforeward. Ltd Hamilton McWhorter Cone L. FP. Edwards J. Y. Caribera Bryan E.R, Hodgson, Se Joseph N. Webboo John E. Talmadge, Sr Court of Ordinary Court House Said Broad and Peters Streets Jos. Peeler A. J. Fitzpatrick James Kinley Emma Bartley Aulruininteathy

Certificates Prompt Bank Activity and Local Incorporation Plans

Atlanta Clearing House certificates flood Athens banks easing past week’s stringency. Local businessmen discuss issuing certificates, while plans to organize a new company proceed with a thirty day legal publication and public sale of undelivered freight.

Atlanta Clearing House Association Athens Atlanta

Rural Clarke County Schools Open For Term Amid Cotton Picking Slowdown

Clarke county rural schools start the term with attendance slightly below normal due to cotton picking season. County School Commissioner Dozier praises local districts for efficiency and notes enrollment will rise to average after a few days. An ad promotes Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh with soothing spray and non narcotic ingredients.

Clarke County Ely Ely Dros Warren Street New York

Harvest Home Festival plans at the Bessie Mell Industrial Home

The Bessie Mell Industrial Home held its regular meeting at the Villa Monday at 4 30. Treasurer reported receipts of 149 05 with 126 45 balance on Oct 1 and 12 30 in garment sales 10 80 in dues. Expenditures included 12 25 for workers 1 12 for collecting and 9 82 to the needy. Miss Louie Lane urged aid for East Athens with coats shoes and clothing and donations directed to Miss Lane or to Mrs George C Thomas Hull street. Harvest Home Festival arrangements were discussed with members asked to serve on committees and decorations planned with fall leaves berries. Warm underwear and children's clothing requested for immediate sending. M Rutherford President.

Bessie Mell Louie Lane East Athens Young Woman's Christian Association Miss Loule Lane George C. Thomas Hull Street Misa Lane Miss Lane Ar Heles M. Rutherford Pres

Gettysburg Vet Praises Electric Bitters After Injury

David Parker of Fayette, N. Y., who lost a foot at Gettysburg, reports Electric Bitters cured longstanding stomach trouble and improved health. He claims the tonic is invaluable, offering benefits far beyond prior medicines. Sold by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer Sons for 50 cents.

Gettysburg David Parker Fayette, N W. J. Smith & Bro H.R. Palmer Sons

Hillis Discovers Cure for Lockjaw in Horses

Decatur November 6 Dr W H Hillis a veterinary surgeon of New Decatur has discovered a cure for tetanus in horses He has treated three cases with success and believes the remedy could be a fortune His claim follows a local report of cure in horses and also notes a $100 reward for full verification The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and includes testimonials and prices for other remedies.

N. P John Thomas Dawson County Dawsonville Decatur, Ali W. H. Hillis New Decatur Pr. Hillin

Small Fire Weakened at Vonderall Home

Yesterday afternoon the fire department rushed to Mr. W. P. Vonderall’s Dougherty street residence. Flames started in a closet and burned fiercely before the department arrived. Firemen quickly extinguished the blaze, with damages proved far less than feared. DeWitt’s Carbolixed Witch Hazel Salve advertised as healing and soothing in the notice.

W. P. Vonderall Dougherty Street DeWitt

Lynching Threat Follows Georgia Shooting Death

In Rome Georgia Harris Rodney a Black man died from a pistol wound inflicted by John Arnold who is jailed after the Saturday night shooting. Coroner's jury rules Rodney died from Arnold's pistol wound. Angry East Rome residents raised a $200 fund to buy Arnold for lynching but jailer Sharp refused to surrender him.

Rome Harris Rodney John Arnold Arnold Charles Simms East Rome

Cured of Brights Disease Testimony From Elnora NY

Robert C Burke of Elnora New York says after using Fox Kidney Cure he rose from bed less often, shed dropsy and regained sight. He claims one 50 cent bottle helped and three bottles cured Brights disease symptoms. Sold by all druggists.

Bright Robert C. Burke Elnora N. Y Fox Foley All Druggista

Joe Blackie Dies in Savannah After Long Illness

In Savannah the death of Joe Black, famed football player for the red and black, is reported after a long illness with consumption. The obituary notes his past as a guard for the Georgia team and laments the toll of the great white plague on a once-celebrated athlete.

Georgia Joe Black Savannah Black

World naval tonnage figures show current leaders

Washington reports a naval intelligence tally ranking Great Britain first with 1,633,166 tons, the United States second at 611,616, and Japan next at 374,701. If wartime shipbuilding continues, the U.S. would rise to third and Britain would edge closer to the top, with other powers following their present order.

Washington Office of Naval Intelligence Great Britain United States Japan Russia Italy Aya

Naval Factor Orders Shift Naval Stores Trade

Savannah naval stores firms announce discontinuation of Jacksonville purchases causing a transfer of business back to Savannah. Jacksonville factors adjust as finance constraints strain operations, while Savannah aims to resume its market prominence. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is advertised as a non opiate remedy.

Savannah Noy &—Hirvers Naval Stores Jaonville Jacksonville Tiv Florida Sheen Dacion Mathers Kennedy Bell Druggists

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Sylvanus Morris Mell E. J. Crawford Clarke Co. Gn Cobb & Erwin J. J. Crawford Clarke Coun Board of Saturnvs Sail Board Ballffy Eure Joan B. Gamble Board of Commissioners of George HW. Ferguson John A. Darwin MO. J. Wilkins Geo. H. Hulme C. H. Phinizy Joseph N. Webb Seaboard Air Line Railway College’ Avenue Ware Street J. 3 Byrom & Sons Byromville Dooling S.A. 1 Sald McArthur Uncle John Grand Lodge of the Masons Macon Covington Arthur U. S. Armee Billie Taft Sun Army John Missionary Ridge Thomas Fifty-second W. F. Cook Arthur McArthur Bam Butt Johnnie Reb Mac John B. Thomas Dawsonville, Ga Hillis Alabama Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toedo, O Vonderal Perfection Nickel Ivesa Weick Sendy Standard Oil Company (Incorporated Joe Blackies Savanna Castoria NAVAL Dore
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