No Need to Send Away From Athens
The article touts a new temple centerpiece crafted by Michael Bros for Mt. Vernon Re. to beautify lodgerooms. It notes widespread admiration from locals and claims origins from a major city establishment. Sold by H. Palmer & Son and W. J. Smith & Bro. Also mentions Chamberlain’s stomach and liver tablets.
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Athens
Paster
M.G Michael
Michael Bros
Mt. Vernon Re
Chamberlain
H. Palmer & Son
W. J. Smith & Bro
Temperance report argues for broad temperance in life
A detailed temperance report drawn by Judge Andrew J. Gobo emphasizes moderation in all things beyond abstinence from alcohol. It links temperance to personal conduct, lawfulness, and societal order, urging homes and churches to model restraint and obedience to divine will.
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Paul
Felix
Peter
Homs
Tal
Wheither Fonrmatn
Aes
Meath
Pavilo
Masons Return to Refulgent New Temple in Atligus
Members of Ver non Lodge No. 22 Free and Accepted Masons held their first meeting in the newly furnished temple in Atligus. Worshipful Master Doracy and Past Master M. G. Michael led the evening as the Master’s degree was conferred, drawing praise for the transformation and prompting plans for a public reception.
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Ms. Vernon Lodge
Atligus
Dreamland
Doracy
Jteaee Edoms
M. G. Michael
Brethren
Thorougly
Unprecedented Demand for Houses Shocks Athens
A sample case from Dr. W. A. Carlton shows sharp housing demand in Athens as the city awaits a new government building. People from other areas flood Carlton with rental requests for the large house recently prepared, with several developers seeking to attract residents through new attractive residences.
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W. A. Carlton
Dr. Carlton
Athens
Qsto
Rates for cotton gin insurance drop to merchantile levels
The article notes historically high rates making insurance unaffordable, but now rates have fallen to levels comparable with mercantile insurance. John A. Darwin is mentioned as a contact for obtaining insurance or further information.
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John A. Darwin
Malaria Remedy Claims Cure For Patient Mrs Kampelman
Mrs Kampelman reports relief after using a treatment described as Celery Compound. She says she was a long time sufferer with smothering sensations and joint soreness and finished one bottle to feel well again. The account notes a return to housework with renewed energy.
Interesting Facts About Normal School Enrolment
A glance into the State Normal School registry shows three hundred ninety teachers enrolled from most counties. Ninety percent attend the fall term of ten months, many for four years, aided by free scholarships expanding ten month stays to over two hundred teachers. Clarke County leads in attendance. six counties exceed ten teachers. Among attendees, one hundred fifty-two have teaching experience, one hundred one hold diplomas, and one hundred thirty-five have earned money to fund study. Most are women. two hundred are children of farmers, forty-two of merchants. Licenses held include sixty-five first grade, fifty-six second grade, and thirty-one third grade. President Branson says attendance and work are better than ever.
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General Education Board
Clarke County
State
Norapal School
Merobanta
Branson
Bancroft to Exhibit Canned Fruit at Coming Fair
Edward Bancroft Sr a fifty year fruit grower in the city will present a fine exhibit of canned peaches pears and plums at the approaching fair his display expected to be among the most interesting at the big event. J W Barnett on behalf of the Northeast Georgia Fair Association assures the Grand Stand is now being improved to safely bear its load.
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Edward Bancroft, Sr
Edward Bancroft
Bancroft
Northeast Georgia Pair Association
Respt
J. W. Barnett
Athens Citizen Complains Over Barber Street Train Crossings
A prominent Athens resident urged The Banner representative to address dangerous Seaboard Air-Line train movements at Barber Street. The article reproduces city ordinances Secs 656 and 657 governing speed limits and required stopping, noting enforcement could be in Mayor's Court if violations occur.
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Athens
Barber Street
Broad, Mitchell
North
Barber, Pulaski
Cemetery
Death of a Little Babe in Thomas Street
Christine Johnson, two years old, died Monday at John W. Baker's home on Thomas Street. The funeral was held Tuesday at three o'clock conducted by Rev. E. D. Stone, with many friends in attendance. Interment followed at Ooonee Cemetery. Marmon Flour ad copy promoting Clifton flour appears after the obituary with grocery ad emphasis.
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John W. Baker
Thomas Street
Christine Johnson
E. D. Stone
Ooonee Cemetery
Denver Nomination Rift Clouds Republican State Convention
Interest runs high as the Republican state convention opens in Denver with Chief Justice John Campbell likely to be renommed. Rival Denver factions led by Edward C. Wolcott and David H. Moffatt vie for control, threatening seating be awarded to both delegations and risking a split similar to last winter's senatorial dispute.
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Denver
Supreme Court
John Campbell
United States
Edward C. Wolcott
David H. Moffatt
Wolcott
General Assembly
House
Henry M. Taller
United States Sanator
Russian War Department Change Rumors Rise in St Petersburg
Official dispatches indicate General Sakharoff may replace General Kuropatkin as minister for war. The shift signals potential changes to Far East policy and European frontier stance, with talk Kuropatkin could govern the Caucasus and Bobrikoff named war minister.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Sakharoff
Kuropatkin
M. Witt
Council of Ministere
Far East
Europe
Kiev
St. Peterburg
Caucasus
Bobrikoff
Finland
Prince Oboliensk
Murderer of Millionaire Dexter Likely Unidentified
Malone New York September 29 search for the man who shot and killed millionaire Orlando P Dexter as he drove on his Adirondack estate has been abandoned. Deputies near Saranac Lake remain the sole workers with little hope of earning the $40 000 reward. Old Forge reports say a Roquette Lake camp rented by John C Freundt of New York and his family burned with the occupants escaping after a night of sleep. No clew available.
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Dexter
Malone
N. Y
Orlando P. Dexter
Adirondack
Sana Clara
Old Forge
Roquette Lake
John C. Freundt
New York
Gasoline car relay seeks transcontinental record
The big gasoline automobile racing from Chicago to New York arrived in Cleveland at 3 45 this morning, with drivers Deadly and Adams resuming at 4 45 after repairs. The Chicago to Cleveland leg took 23 hours 165 minutes and the run averaged about 18 mph across roughly 400 miles.
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Chicago
Cleveland
New York
Bedale
Messrs Deadly
Adams
Earl Lonsdale Arrives En Route To England In San Francisco
The Earl and Countess of Lonsdale arrive aboard the Ventura in San Francisco on a world tour. He criticizes Australia’s politics and British war office officials while noting Russia’s growing influence in the Far East and lumber trade. The couple plans about two weeks in the United States before returning to England. Meanwhile in Honolulu, attorneys for Claus Spreckels challenge the marriage of Mrs. Watson to Mr. Watson, asserting property and divorce issues dating back to 1894 and questions of signature and legality.
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Russia
San Francisco
Hill of
Commonwealth
War Office
Lord Aitchner
Orient
Rusela
Far East
America
Yalu
Yale
Earl
United States
England
Honolulu
Ept
Claus Spreckels
Thomas Watson
Mr. Spreckels
Mr. Watson
Enland
Falie
Train Falls From Trestle Near Chattanooga
Freight on the Chattanooga Southern jumped a high trestle 25 miles south of Chattanooga on Monday afternoon. The engine cleared the fall while cars and caboose were wrecked in a 60 foot plunge. Conductor T W East and Flagman J H Russell in the caboose fell 60 feet. Russell severely injured and hospitalized.
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Chattanooga Southern
Chattanocota
Tenn
Southern Railway
Chattanooga
T. W. East
Flagees
J. H. Russel
Flagaina Russel
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Temperance Report
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