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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1908

Page

7

Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Opens in Tiffin

Tiffin hosts a three day Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs convention with delegates arriving on the morning trains. A welcome demonstration kicks off the event and official business will begin the next morning. Mrs Moore, president of the General Federation, is among the prominent guests. The note on the comic side of crime recounts a Strand Magazine piece by Harry Furniss about crime’s humor.

Buckeye State Tiffin Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Moore General Federation

Morning breakfast riddle from Paul four

A four year old named Paul is asked by his father what the first meal of the day is. Paul promptly answers oatmeal, revealing a simple preschool joke about breakfast and language.

Paul Hia Papa

Lame Back Cured By Simple Home Remedy

An old advisory recommends Chamberlains ointment for back rheumatism with two or three daily applications and massage. Available from H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro BE C McEvoy L P Cam Bins.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro BE. C. McEvoy L. P. Cam Bins

No Danger of Panic From Bryan's Election

Chicago reports quote Senator William A Clark of Montana saying Bryan’s election would benefit business. He asserts a united Democratic front behind Bryan, disputes panic fears, predicts Bryan would stimulate business, and notes plans for further speeches in Montana and other states.

A. Clark Chicago Ill William J. Bryan William A. Clark Montana Clark Mack Bryan Roosevelt

Bath of Marat Goes Up For Sale In Paris Relic

A copper bath said to be Marat’s tub sold to Corday is shown in Paris shops after years of fame. The piece, once bought by the cure of Targeau and later Grevin Museum, joins a long line of prized relics. Buying trends show high sums for famous locks, wigs, and items linked to notable figures, including Napoleonic hair and Newton’s lock.

Marat New York Paris Charlotte Corday London News Tgargeau Grevin Museum Curlo Nelson Thackeray John Bunyan John Wesley Metternich Napoleon St. Helens Sir Isaac Newton Kert Sterne

Just a Mother Ends With Child Plea for Mammas Care

A fragment recalls a mother leaving her little boy with his grandmother and a lonely child begging, “Oh, don’t go! Don’t be a clubber any more, just be a mamma!” The line reflects themes of separation and longing in small community notes.

Married Man In Trouble Cites Foley Remedy Caution

A married man faces neglect charges for allowing any family member to take alternatives to Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble. The ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as the superior remedy claiming no opiates and a yellow package.

Foley

Birmingham Road May Leave Seaboard

Officials warn the Atlanta Birmingham bondholders may foreclose on the Seaboard Air Line if overdue interest is not paid by December 1. The Atlanta Birmingham division, owned by Seaboard, holds large debt and seeks a larger share of joint revenues. If foreclosure occurs, Atlanta Birmingham could operate independently, leveraging valuable Birmingham terminals and Atlanta access. Governor race results and local court fines close the item.

New York Protective Committee Seaboard Air Line Atlanta-Birmingham First Atlanta‘Birmingham Railroad Bom Atlanta-Birmingham Iite Atlanta Birmingham Atlanta Birminghan Seaboard Birmingham Atlanta-Birmingham Bondhollers Itta Ita Atlanta

Woman Interrupts Speaker Coughing During Address

A well dressed woman interrupted a political speaker by continual coughing. The ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure, claiming the genuine product contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package, available from all druggists with substitutes refused.

Foley All Drug Ofers

Culpepper Convicted of Killing Girl

Alabama man Uhland Culpepper was found guilty of the murder of Mary Elvin Haden near Phenix City. He received a life sentence at the penitentiary after the Opelika trial judge imposed the verdict in Columbus, Georgia, on October 13.

Alabama Columbus Uhland Culpepper Opelika Ala Mary Elvin Haden Phenix City Culpepper

Birthday of Bishop Kelley in Savannah

In Savannah on October 13 Rt Rev Benjamin J Kelley Catholic bishop of Savannah received congratulations on his eighty first birthday He recently returned from London where he was a prominent participant at the Euchariat congress He is directing plans for Catholic missionary work among the southern Negro population aiming to raise 100000 by annual $1 subscriptions from 100000 people to fund education and religious outreach.

Savannah Benjamin J. Kelley Kelley London South

Tennessee White Ribboners Open State WCTU Convention

Chattanooga reports white ribbons fluttering as women from counties and cities gather for the opening of Tennessee WCTU’s three day State Convention. The event promises a successful gathering with reports noting local branches more than doubling in the past year.

Chattanooga Tenn Www. C. T. U Tennessee Temperance Ita

Why Colds Are Dangerous and Cure by Chamberlains Cough Remedy

This notice warns that colds pave the way for serious illnesses like pneumonia diphtheria scarlet fever and whooping cough and urges using Chamberlains Cough Remedy which is sold by H. R. Palmer and Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith and Bro BE C McEvoy and L. P. J Canning.

Dan Ser Starks H. R. Palmer& Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith &Bro BE. C. McEvoy L. P. jCanning

Millionaire Heir Faces Family Happiness Dilemma

Emil Ascher a Prairie avenue glove dealer learns he is heir to at least a million from the Joseph tea cher estate after a London firm confirms the claim. Yet Mrs Ascher and eight children fear the fortune could disrupt their home life and happiness.

Chicago Emil Ascher Ives Prairie Avenue Ascher London Mra Germany Berlin Joseph Teacher

Upshaw Lectures in Elberton On John and His Hat

Elberton Ga Oct 13 Golden-heart editor Will D Upshaw of the Golden Age gave a noted lecture to a crowded audience on John and His Hat. The talk highlighted civic virtue with John carrying under his hat an intelligent head, a pure life, unselfishness, industry, patriotism and courage as essentials for a citizen to steer the state clear of reefs and storms.

John Mr. Upshaw

Wisconsin Odd Fellows Gather for State Convention

Antigo Oct 13 The annual State Convention of the Grand Encampment and Patriarchs Militant of the Wisconsin Independent Order of Odd Fellows opened with nearly 300 delegates from eighty cities and towns. The program includes the public ceremony the decoration of chivalry at the opera house continuing tomorrow.

Antigo Wis Patriarchs Order of Odd Fellows Wisconsin Order Opera House

Autumn Reveries Poem Fragment by Dinah Mulloch

A poetic fragment reflects on faded violets and primroses, imagining distant October suns and a forward march toward a serene life beyond hills of gold. The speaker, Dinah Mulloch Ctalk, contemplates not dreaming or looking back as life moves westward with hopeful resolve.

Gold Dinah Mulloch Ctalk

Col W P Price Desperately Ill

Dahlonega Ga Oct 13 Colonel W P Price a prominent northern Georgia citizen lies at the point of death. A former leader of the bar he served Lumkin County as legislator in the Bulloch era and did work for the democratic party and state. A Confederate veteran he was elected to Congress in 1870 and later presided over North Georgia Agricultural College trustees for thirty years.

Dahlonega W. P. Price Price North Georgia Lumkin County Bulloch House Senate North Georgia Agricultural College

Governor-Elect Brown Speaks in Savannah

Savannah Ga Oct 13 Governor elect Joseph M Brown will be the guest of the Germans of Savannah for German day. A governor’s salute of 17 guns will fire at the German club near Thunderbolt. Mrs Brown will speak after introduction by J Randolph Anderson representative-elect from Chatham county. Five thousand invitations issued for a gala celebration with prominent citizens meeting the governor-elect arrival by train and escort to Thunderbolt.

Atlanta Jos. M. Brown William Yancey Carter Brown Georgia Secretary of State Ticse J. W. Lindsey Speanal Incutbent Lindsey A. J. McBride Savannah Augusta Joseph M. Brown Thunderbolt J. Randolph Anderson Chatham County

Joseph W. Davidson Killed in Atlanta Yard Accident

Joseph W. Davidson a 42 year old Western and Atlantic railroad switchman living at 40 Bartow street was run over and killed in the Western and Atlantic yards near Foundry street Atlanta. His head was severed and the body sent to H M Patterson Son for burial He leaves two brothers one sister and three other relatives in Georgia and Atlanta.

Atlanta Joseph W. Davidson Bartow Street Western and Atlantic Railroad Western Atlantic Foundry Street H. M. Patterson & Son Davidson Qomnett A Roy Davidson O. D. Chandler Bishop, Ga J. L. Fincher Mins Maude Davidson Avlanta W. H. Davidson Bdegwooll

Annual Meeting of Ohio Labor Federation Opens in Dayton

Leaders of organized labor gathered in Dayton for the twenty-fifth annual convention of the Ohio federation. The event marks a silver jubilee and highlights that over seventy unions joined the federation in the past year.

OHIO _ LABOR FEDERATION Dayton Ohio State Federation of Labor Ohio Federation

Would Mortgage the Farm Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad

A Rural Route 2 farmer in Empire Ga named W A Floyd says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured two severe wounds on his hand and leg, claiming he would have mortgaged the farm to obtain it. Weighted by his note, he endorses its value and says he would not be without it, with sale at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons drug stores.

Empire Ga W. A. Floyd Bucklen W. J. Smith &Bro H. R. Palmer& Sons Drug Stores

Missions Discussed At New York Meeting

The American board of commissioners for missions of the Congregational Church opened in Clinton Avenue Church Brooklyn with Rev. Albert J. Lynn greeting visitors. Reports show receipts rising to 837199 and expenses at 830011, amid optimism over Turkey reforms and broader field opportunities in Asia and China. Notable speakers include Dr. George Washburn, Dr. Charles L. Thwing, and Dr. S. Parkes Cadmen, with the annual sermon by Dr. Charles Mills.

Congregational Church New York American Board of Commissioners For Missions The Clinton Avenue Brooklyn Albert J. Lynn Samuel B. Capen Reaton Cornelius H. Patton Home Department James L. Batorn Foreign Department Turkey China New Academy of Music George Washburn Robert College Constantinople Charles L. Thwing Western Reserve University Howard Bliss Protestant College Beirut Syria Parkes Charles Mills St. Louis

Synod in Session at Texarkana Arkansas

The annual meeting of the Presbyterian Synod of Arkansas began in Texarkana and will continue through the week. Delegates include many prominent ministers and lay leaders from the church.

Texarkana Ark Presbyterian Synod of Arkansas

Montana WCTU Marks Twenty Fifth Anniversary in Helena

The Bioma tana organization of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary with a three day convention in Helena. A varied program includes addresses, events, ports, officer elections, and routine business activities.

Montana U. Helena Mont Biomatana Woman’ Christian Temperance Union

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Ty de Sasa Tye Sunny Brook L. G. Daniel, Mgr Paul Heyman Gallagher & O'Gara H. Levystein & Co Montgomery L. Loeb Whiskey Co Club Women OF Harry Furnissn Strand Larber's Birmingham Road Carter Dorsey John Petropol Doracy Minnie Gresham Vine Street Jim Gray Harris Girl Imr W. D. Upshaw Elberton ODD Fellows Jou Japan Standard — Gonrane Col. W. P. Price Castoria
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