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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1909

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Fourth annual Georgia State Veterinary Association convention planned

The Georgia State Veterinary Association holds its fourth annual meeting in this city on November 16 and 17 at the Georgian Hotel with Dr. T. E. Jago leading local preparations. Sessions include minutes, addresses, society reports, elections, papers on hog cholera serum treatment, pasteur inspection, tetanus, plastic operations, shipping fever, and bovine tuberculosis among Georgia dairy cattle.

Georgia State Veterinary Association Alnce T. E. Jago J. H. Oliphant J. C. Schwencke W. A. Scott Georgia C. L. Willoughby

Lieutenant Kimbrough Wins Captain Exam and Promotion

Lieut. James M. Kimbrough U S A will be promoted to captain within two months after passing a rigorous War Department examination at Fort Leavenworth. He led the University cadets for four years, returns to Athens, and old duties will pass to Lieut. Atkins. Promotion chances cited with many friends’ congratulations.

James M. Kimbrough Lieut Kimbrough War Department Fort Leavenworth Kas Nix Athens J. A. Atkins

Texas Cotton Growers Meet In Dallas To Plan New Organization

In Dallas on October 21 members of the executive committee of the Texas Cotton Growers association met at the Southland hotel after two o clock this afternoon. They will work on completing the organization and coordinating with the Farmers Congress and discuss a mid winter convention.

Dallas Texas Ctober Texas Cotton Growers' Association Southland Hotel Farmers’ Congress

Spain’s Maura ministry resigns over Ferrer crisis

Madrid reports the Spanish cabinet resigns after a long talks with King Alfonso XIII following the Ferrer execution. Moret, Republican leader, rises as the potential new premier with promises of sweeping reforms amid ongoing Moroccan war tensions and European backlash. Azcarraga also named as a possible successor.

Madrid Ferrer Alfonso Maura Francisco Ferrer Republicana Spain Europe Senor Moret Cortea Maura Winidley Fnar Moret Cortes Azcarraga

Mrs Basil Duke Dies in Kentucky

Mrs Henrietta Morgan Duke widow of General Basil Duke died at the Louisville residence from heart failure. Sister of General John H Morgan she married in 1859 and was a social leader and active member of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Her late work focused on Civil War relics and history collection.

Louisville Henrietta Morgan Duke Basil Duke Morgan Duke The Daughters of the Confederacy

Georgia Governor commutes Harper death sentence to life

John Harper of Avlanta Georgia receives clemency from Governor Brown. The executive order commutes the murder verdict from death to life imprisonment after considering prior Supreme Court opinions and witness affidavits. The decision cites lack of eye witness testimony and jury impact.

Avlanta John Harper Brown Murray Superior Court Supreme Court of Georgia Beverly D. Evans Horace M. Holden Evans Prison Commission Holden Opini Ion Harper Joseph M. Brown

Mrs D B Fowler Dies At Jefferson Road Home

Mrs. D B Fowler died yesterday afternoon at her home on the Jefferson road in front of the State Normal School after a year of declining health. She leaves a husband and one son. Funeral services are set for 2:30 PM at the residence with interment at Prospect church, conducted by Rev M L Troutman. pallbearers include G H Williamson C A Talmadge W T Lester N G Slaughter B R Kinnebrew F B Hinton.

Jefferson Road State Normal School David B. Fowler Prospect Church M. L. Troutman Katie Jester Griffeth Mesara G. H. Willanson C. A. Talmadge W. T. Lester N. G

Major J A Atkins Ready For Service At Athens University

Major J A Atkins is appointed to succeed Major J M Kimbrough as commandant of cadets at the University of Georgia. He arrives to take up work November 1st and will immediately assume leadership of the military department. Atkins is renowned as one of the best officers in the service and is fully prepared to raise standards and training.

J. A. Atkins J. M. Kimbrough University of Georgia Kimbrough War Department Atkins Athens Uncle Sam

Koca-Nola Company Convicted in Court

The Koca-Nola company of Atlanta was convicted in federal court for cocaine in two bottles of syrup and for failing to label drug content. Judge W. T. Newman ordered $400 paid to the U S treasury for violating the pure food and drug laws. Government chemists found cocaine in both packages shipped to New Orleans and Anacosta near Washington.

Wee Any Atlanta Koca- Nola Company United States Treasury Koca-Nola Company W. T. Newman United States Court United States Department of Agriculture Kina New Orleans Anacosta Washington, D. C

Wisconsin Teachers to Meet at La Crosse Convention

In La Crosse Wisconsin the Western Wisconsin Teachers association prepares for its annual convention at the new normal school. Sessions run from tomorrow through Saturday with all preparations complete.

la Crosse Wis Western Wisconsin Teachers’ Association Normal School

Ladies' Garden Club Sets Fall Exhibit Dates

The Ladies' Garden Club announced the fall display of vegetables and flowers for November 2 and 3. Location to be announced soon. The event promises the largest fern palm and flower display yet with attractive prizes and strong member rivalry. The club has over a hundred members and meets regularly to share growing methods.

Ladies’ Garden Club

Mrs Crane Charges Gross Incompetency In Meat Inspection

Mrs Caroline Bartlett Crane of Kalama Michigan told the American Public Health Association in Washington that federal meat inspection standards have fallen since the 1906 scandal and accuse the Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Animal Industry of bias and incompetence. She cited Chicago packing plants and alleged improper condemnation markings as proof.

Wedmond Federal Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry Mra Caroline Bartlett Crane Kalamazoo Mich American Public Health Association Crane Department Crane Wil American Meat Packers’ Association

German potash syndicate heads to New York to save U S market

A committee led by Herr Schudekope of the German potash syndicate export department left Berlin for New York to negotiate with American fertilizer companies. The syndicate, dominant in world potash sales, fears losing 60 percent of the export trade valued at seven million dollars as the syndicate is dissolved and other suppliers and members seek American customers.

Berlin Herr Schudekope New York Germany

Jim Jones Dies After Illness in Madison County

Jim Jones of Madison County died yesterday after weeks of typhoid fever. He was a Moon's Baptist member and respected farmer, survived by a wife and seven children. The funeral was held at his home at 11 o'clock with burial in the family ground.

Madison County Jim Jones Moon's Baptist Church William H. Jones Elwood Williams Comer Jones Messrs Wille Dee Doc Jones Belle Bullock Della Christian Luda, Adams Clyde Jones

Funeral service for C A Heggie in Georgetown Ga

Atlanta Ga October 21 the funeral service for the late C A Heggie who died in Augusta on the 13th was held at Georgetown under the Masons. Heggie had represented Tetley Co London for 25 years and was widely known with a large circle of friends. He is survived by his wife and two brothers Newton Heggle of Augusta and W J Heggle of Georgetown.

Atlanta C. A. Heggie Augusta Georgetown Masons Mr. Heggie Tetley & Co London Newton Heggle W. J. Heggle

Tuberculosis Fight 18 Now Being Won Declares Statistician

Washington October 21 Chief Statistician Cressy L Wilbur of the census bureau says the fight against tuberculosis is being won with a continued decline in the death rate expected yearly The 1908 TB deaths totaled 79289 though the rate per 100000 was lower than 1907 He notes pellagra rising with 23 deaths 1908 while rare diseases include smallpox plague yellow fever leprosy and hydrophobia

Washington Cressy L. Wilbur Division of Vital Statistics United States Census Bureau Colorado Rhode Island Vermont Wilbur South

Y M C A State Convention Opens At University Of Illinois

Five hundred representatives from railroad college and city Y M C A branches meet at the University of Illinois for a four day state convention. Officials say sessions include reports, addresses by noted divines and educators, and discussions with leaders from Chicago New York and other cities. The governor faces a difficult decision on clemency in a gallows case.

Champaign Ill Young Men's Christian Association Tlinois University of Miinola Chicago New York

Peruna Remedy Endorsed by Dr J W Fuller of California

Dr J W Fuller of California promotes Peruna as a cure for long standing catarrh affecting smell hearing and sight. He cites spending on doctors and local applications with no relief before Peruna drove the ailment from his system and left him feeling youthful again.

Peruna RJ. W. Fuller Scientific Optian North Main St Los Angeles Cal Perupe

National W C T U Holds 35th Convention in Omaha

Omaha hosts the national convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union with delegates arriving from across the country. The opening prayers set for tomorrow, with sessions through next Wednesday night featuring leading temperance workers, clergy, and public figures. The event marks the 35th anniversary of the organization founded in 1874 to educate youth, improve public sentiment, reform temperance.

Omaha Neb Woman's Christian Temperance Union Cleveland Annie Wittenmyer Philadelphia Frances B. Wiklard Chicago Mary T. Burt New York W. A. Ingham

Judge Brand to Preside in Lumpkin Superior Court

Judge Charles H. Brand will travel to Dahlonega next week to hold court for Judge Kimgey in Lumpkin Superior Court replacing the regular judge for that session. The notice indicates a rotation of duties within the district.

Brand Kimgey Charles H. Brand Sumday Dahlonegs Lumpkin Superior Court

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Cotton Growers’ Meeting Kentucky General John H. Morgan Keith A. H. Ulm Executive Department North Pole D. B. Fowler Prospect MAJ Maj. Kimbrough Newman Wisconsin Department of Animal Industry U. S Moon's Church C. A. Hegre Illinois J. W. Fuller California Man-a-lin U.noma
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