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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1910

Page

2

Insurance commissioners bill urged by fraternal groups

Chicago Oct 11 Preparations by fraternal insurance federations totaling over 6 600 000 nationwide to back the uniform insurance commissioners bill in state legislatures this winter were revealed by the National Fraternal Congress executive committee. A joint conference with Associated Fraternities of America was tentatively agreed, uniting backing for stronger supervision, disclosure of finances, and safeguards to prevent mismanagement mergers or insolvencies.

Chicago Federations of Fraternal Insurance Society United States Insurance Commissioners Bi National Fraternal Congress Associated Fraternities of America Congress National Convention of Insurance Commissioners Mobile Fraternal Federationa Insurance Commissioners Mobile Na C. E. Piper J. J. Hynes Piper Landis

Fraternal Insurance Faces Vote and Conference

The text discusses potential elimination of a fraternal insurance system with support from major fraternal societies in the United States. A joint conference is set for October 22 and 28 to influence the fall stance and protect homes through fraternal insurance. New York and Massachusetts insurance commissioners have not decided a position yet, while Hatchkiss and Wardson were accused of pushing drastic measures contra fraternal insurers.

United States New York Massachuetta Insurance Commissioners Hatchkiss and Wardson Insurance Commissioners Convention Beau FB Falk Fraternal Committee

Major Hanson Recovers, Plans Return to Office

Avanta Oct 11 Major J F Hanson president of Central of Georgia Railway and Ocean Steamship Co of Savannah left Savannah for a three week rest trip to New York and eastern points after a near fatal liver ailment and surgery. At 79 he rallied quickly and will resume duties around November 1, thanking friends for support.

Avanta J. F. Hanson Central of Georgia Railway Co Ocean Steamship Co Savannah Thain Atlanta Sanitarium New York Hanson

Safe Medicine for Children Foley's Honey and Tar

The notice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe child medicine free of opiates or harmful drugs. It urges getting the genuine product in the yellow package.

Foley’s

Greater Georgia movement stirs state wide push

The Greater Georgia campaign gains momentum across 26 judicial districts as officials express support and organize public meetings. Leaders urge fundraising of 25 000 dollars, with farmers and individuals contributing, while publishers and business groups pledge cooperation for statewide publicity and literature distribution.

Tifton Theodore — Roosevelt Conservation Cangees Atlanta Georgia United States Greater Georgia Tolay Col. Roosevelt Waycross Journal Geo W. Deen Secretary Greer Greater Georgian Association Edwin P. Ansley Pittsburg Chicago George W. Deen Waycross Haynes McFadden Southern Banker Georgia Fruit Exchange Fleming

Madison Advertiser ITALICS Jepsenry? Not provided

Bill Howard warned last spring that Tom Watson's friends would be ashamed of him. Now they are ashamed and fear he will hurt Tribble's chances for election. They beg Tom not to mention Howard's name in the Jeffersonian or in any speeches, causing Watson to become notably jaundiced toward the Howard Tribble race.

Madison Advertiser Bill Howard Tom Watson Tom Tribble Howard Tom Isec Watson Mr. Tribble Independentiam

Registrar Ginn of Elbert County Denies Howard Vote Fraud Allegations

Elbert County registrar J G Ginn declares in Elberton on Oct 7 1910 that Howard won the August 23 primary by legal votes and urges open inspection of official records. He states filings and lists were kept correctly and dismisses opponents claims while urging Democrats to reject Watson domination and uphold party unity.

Congressman Howard Elbert County Banner J. G. Ginn Howard Gina Elberton Tribble Wm. M. Howard Elbert Mr. Tribble

Greater Georgia Movement campaigns gain momentum in Georgia

The Greater Georgia Movement raises funds and organizes circuits across Georgia with vice presidents in Atlantic Waycross Western Flint and others pushing meetings and campaigns. Capt James White of National Bank of Athens is elected treasurer and Harry Stockdell named secretary at a Columbia Fire Insurance board meeting in Athens.

Tifton Georgia B. H. Groover Beldaville Atlantic Circuit Reidsville Tattnall C. Fort Andrews Waycross Circuit Flint Circuit Barnesville Greater Georgia Association Columbia Fire Insurance Company Vigorous Young Company Athens James White National Bank of Harry C. Stockdell Atlanta

Mystery Trial Opens in Vermont Paugster Case

In Lunenburg Vermont on October 11 the preliminary hearing of Mrs James Marshall Dodge a wealthy local widow charged with murdering painter William A Heath began The case hinges on who fired the fatal shot in Mrs Dodges bedroom Heath's wound suggests foul play though Mrs Dodge claims innocence and says Heath acted alone The revolver alleged to belong to Mrs Dodge deepens the mystery as authorities seek motive and certainty

Vermont Paugster Lunenburg James Marshall Dodge William A. Heath

Corn Contest Set for October Dates at State College

In Athens this fall the corn contests will run Friday and Saturday October 21 and 22 with hundreds of entries from school boys corn clubs across counties. Prizes total 400 to 500 dollars plus merchandise. judges will award for best corn and seed corn and include contests for farmers and girls in cooking canning sewing and other farm tasks. Awards occur Saturday at 11 in the State College of Agriculture hall. Streetcars run every fifteen minutes along Lumpkin.

Athens State College of Agriculture Lumpkin

Funeral Yesterday for Mrs Carithers in City and Bethabara

The funeral for Mrs Jury A Carithers mother of Hon James Y Carithers was held yesterday starting at her son's Hill Street home then at the old Bethabara church in Oconee county. The service featured Nearer My God to Thee, prayers by Rev Millard A Jenkins and Rev J W He Whorter with a large crowd paying tribute to a sainted woman. Pallbearers included Messia W T Bryan and J J Strickland among others. Floral tributes were numerous and beautiful.

Jury A. Carithers James Y. Carithers Hill Street Millard A. Jenkins First Baptist Church Messia W. T. Bryan W. G. Griffeth J. H. Griffeth A. E. Griffith G. E. Deadwyler J. J Strickland Billups Phinizy J.J. Dozier

Body of Mr. Johnson Buried Yesterday

The seventeen year old Fred Johnson son of Mr and Mrs W C Johnson died of ap pendicitis in this city. His funeral and interment were held at Berkeley in Madison county in the presence of many friends and relatives. Also notes promote Dr King s New Discovery for lung troubles and advertise local merchants and the Athens Chamber of Commerce joining.

Fred Johnson W. C. Johnson Berkeley Madison Countty Dr. King W. R. Nelson Calamine Ark H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith and Bro

Georgia Fertilizer Brands Surge Since 10 Years Ago

Avlanta Oct 11 Ten years ago Georgia had 640 fertilizer brands and sales of 482 571 tons of straight fertilizer and 58 076 tons of cotton seed meal The state now reports 2452 brands and sales exceed 1 022 048 tons of straight fertilizer and 97 152 tons of cotton seed meal The figures reflect tagged products. actual use may be higher as some fertilizers are sold without tags.

Avlanta Georgia Department of Agriculture

Very Busy Day for Colonel Roosevelt in St Louis

Roosevelt party arrives in St Louis after 7 am meeting with the organizing committee led by Governor Hadley. He breakfasts with the Business Men's League, tours the city by car, attends a luncheon with the Traffic Club, visits an aviation meet, speaks to North St. Louis schoolchildren, and attends a Republican political event at the Coliseum.

St. Louis Roosevelt Union Station Hadley Jefferson Business Men's League Traffic Club Aviation North St. Louis Suppor Ag

Municipal Engineers Meet Opens In Erle

The annual convention of the American Society of Municipal Improvements began in Erle on October 11 with delegates present. Mayor Liebel gave the welcome, Julian Kendrick of Birmingham Alabama delivered the president’s address and sessions run through Saturday focusing on sanitation water supply and sewage disposal.

Erle American Society of Municipal Improvements Liebel Julian Kendrick Birmingham Ala

South Carolina Postmasters Meet Opens in Columbia

The annual convention of the South Carolina postmasters opened in Columbia with Postmaster FE Hg Pong of Rock Hill presiding. The meeting, held October 11, will continue through tomorrow as delegates discuss postal affairs and duties.

Columbia, & C South Carolina Hg Pong Rock Hill

McCall Named for Tenth Term in Republican Nominating

Somerville Mass Oct 11 Congressman Samuel W McCall was renominated for his tenth term today by the Republican congressional convention of the Eighth district in session there.

McCall Somerville Mass Samuel W. McCall Eighth

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Dco U Pri Brands Lewis United Central Off For the East Taylor Saw Mills Lead Macon Porrasite & Stationary Bowers Mallary Machinery CO South Registrar Ginn Ginn Greater Georgia Movement Columbia Fire In Empire State Spreadingsurance Co Cer Pas MR. Johnson The Athens Chamber of Commerce Sloan Mars H. B. Sprixerr Flora St. Elizabeth N. J Earl Boston, Mass U.S.A
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