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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1910

Page

5

Howard Accepts Tribble Challenge for White Democratic Primary

Elberton Ga October 7 1910 Congressman Howard accepts Tribbles challenge to a white Democratic primary for the Eighth district nomination with conditions excluding voters who backed the Republican governor nominee in October 5 state election to be set by the state Democratic executive committee and without waiving current nomination.

Howard Democratic Executive Committee Elberton Eighth Congressional District Georgia Tribble Athens State Democratic Executive Committee Wm. M. Howard

Elberton Woman Sues for Divorce After Discovering Husband Alive

Mrs Ella Bowers of Elberton Georgia seeks divorce from M W Bagwell and permanent alimony after learning her first husband William F Bowers is alive with a New Mexico family. The suit cites thirteen years of desertion, a prior marriage, and a $100,000 estate in Elbert County now held by administrators. A temporary injunction preserves the estate pending litigation.

New Mexico Ella Bowers Elberton M. W. Bagwell William F. Bowers Lawton Nally Atlanta C. P. Harris Elbert Superior Court Bowers

Stars Were Read Wrong In Georgia Election Tale

The Georgian of Atlanta printed a lighthearted note on astrologer R H Norris of Lumberton NC who predicted election outcomes. He sent a line to vote day editors then a second message endorsing Governor Joseph M Brown. The piece ends with Norris sharing poetry about a victory and Georgia’s future.

Venus R. H. Norris Lumberton N. C Astrologers God Uberty Richard H. Norris Hoke Smith Norris Georgia Ngs Joseph M. Brown Halley Ald Ft Maine

Engagement of Anne Barrett Phinizy to Ed ward Johnson

Mr and Mrs Billops Phinizy announce their daughter Anne Barrett’s engagement to Edward Hammond Johnson of Norfolk. The wedding is set for eight o’clock on November tenth at the First Presbyterian Church. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is touted for coughs colds croup and influenza with prompt relief and no harmful substances. sold by all dealers.

Phini '—Johnson Billops Phinizy Anne Barrett Edward Hammond Johnson Norfolk First Presbyterian Church

Top soil roads praised by Georgia expert in Clarke county

Prof Strahan of the University of Georgia extols top soil construction as superior and cheaper than macadam on Clarke county roads. He cites Clarke as proof of method, notes Tennessee and Southeastern interest, and cites Finley on improved highways and farm welfare.

Prof Strahan Georgia Tennessee Clarke County Clarke C. M. Strahan the Universalty of Georgia Knoxville Penn Harry Hodgson Blue Ridge Bristol Chattanooga Atlanta Carolinas Messrs Frank Weldon Asa Candler Tenn W. W. Finley The Southern Railway Company Appalachian Good Roads Congress Finley Office of Public Roads United States L. W. Page United States Office of Public Roads

Arrests in murder of Williams son on circus train

Detectives in Augusta hold nineteen men including two whites and one black in a brutal circus train killing case tied to Columbia. The slain Paul Williams, 19, was engaged to be married to a Charleston woman. His parents, once Massachusetts residents, buried him in South Carolina. Authorities call the group a well organized band of thugs and robbers with strong evidence against key suspects.

Son of Athens F. J. Williams Paul Columbia Augusta Palmetto Williams Yeaterday Work Charleston

Thalians Seek Early Stage Performances

The Thalians have not met since college opened but petitions arrived for performances in several places. The first play likely to be produced will be She Stoops to Conquer, though no decision has been final.

Elberton to host Georgia Baptist convention crowd

The Georgia Baptist convention will gather in Elberton in November for its annual meeting with about 1800 Athens Baptists expected to attend through pastors and delegates. Elberton prepares to host in royal style, as Athens and other Georgia denominations also plan state meetings nearby.

North Georgia Methodist Conference New First Methodist Athens Serepta Baptist Association Academy Church Jackson County Georgia Baptist Elberton Georgia Bapitat Convention

Unveiling of Monument to Oglethorpe Planned Nov 22

Savannah reads plans for a three day celebration honoring Gen James Edward Oglethorpe founder of Georgia with a grand unveiling on November 22 at Chippewa Square The program includes military contingents from multiple states and federal troops plus artillery with a bronze heroic statue by Daniel C French and Georgia state and Savannah funding totaling 38 000 dollars along with local organizations support.

Savannah James Edward Oglethorpe Colony of Georgia J. Randolph Anderson Chatham Atlanta M. J. O'Leary First Georgia Infantry A. J. Scott Seventeenth Infantry Fort McPherson Eleventh Cavalry Fort Oglethorpe Chickamauga Park Fort Myer Fort Screven Georgia Patriotic Societies of

Speer will contested in Clarke county court

In Clarke county superior court a contest to the 1899 will of Mrs Annie E Speer, mother of Judge Emory Speer of Macon and Laura Speer of the city, is set to open Monday. The case arises from caveats by relatives outside the state alleging lack of sound mind and undue influence by Emory Speer and Laura Speer. Judge Emory Speer is the executor.

Emory Speer Laura Speer Florida Alabama Superior Court Clarke County Brand Thomas

Advertising and the power of the written message

The fall season marks advertising as essential to business in the south and state. Barnacle businesses cling to old methods. initiative drives success. Written promotion builds reputation, public knowledge, and nationwide usage, with cumulative advertising shaping habits and markets.

Ulysses Homer Horatius

Preacher Donates Blood to Aid Sister in Pelagra Crisis

Rev. H. S. P. Wiggins of Milledgeville voluntarily gave a pint of his blood at Wesley Memorial Hospital to help his severely ill sister suffering from pelagra. The procedure rendered him too weak to fill his pulpit at the First Methodist Church tomorrow.

Preacher Atlanta P. Wiggins Milledgeville J. 8. French First Methodist Wes

Special Classes for Electricians at University

Night session last year drew great interest in electrical engineering under Prof. A H Davenport of the University of Georgia. A new course based on Wiengreen Electric Power Plant Engineering will be offered this year with lectures and experiments. Open to local electricians, registration is one dollar. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday nights, first session Tuesday at Moore College building at eight o'clock.

A. H. Davenport University of Georgia Davenport Wiengreen Moore College

Bankruptcy Asked For Louis Morris

A petition was filed yesterday in federal court seeking involuntary bankruptcy for Louis Morris, a Broad Street merchant dealing in furniture and wholesale and retail dry goods. Creditors led by H. B. Clafin & Co. of New York allege several thousand dollars. Attorneys Cobb & Erwin of this city and Slaton & Phillips of Atlanta represent the petitioners.

W. G. Cornett United States Court Louis Morris Broad Street H. B. Clafin & Co New York Cobb & Er Win Slaton & Phillips Atlanta

Safe Foley Honey and Tar for Children Uses Non-Opiate Formula

Safe Medicine for Children Foley's Honey and Tar claims to be a safe and effective children's remedy without opiates. The notice urges buyers to obtain the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package to ensure authenticity and avoid harmful alternatives.

Foley's

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