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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1909

Page

2

Talk of Broughton Leaving Atlanta

Atlanta rumor swirls around Dr Len G Broughton pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle possibly accepting a Brooklyn NY call at $10000 yearly. Backers praise his work and the Tabernacle’s planned million dollar institutional complex while critics mount but public commentary is limited to supporters and detractors within church circles.

Atlanta Len G. Broughton The Baptist Tabernacle Baptist Temple of Brooklyn N. Y Broughton Dr. Broughton W. 8 Witham Tabernacle

Government Rail Jobs Open for Young Men

Uncle Bam announces examinations for allway mail clerks with a life job, short hours, and salaries from 800 to 1400 yearly. Free scholarships offered. annual vacation and bi monthly pay. Open to city and country youths with common education. thousands of appointments anticipated.

Uncle Bam

State Treasurer Reveals 1910 Surplus Estimate

Atlanta Ga October 26 Special Treasurer J Pope Brown declines to cite figures behind his conclusion but says if all state dues due January 1 1910 were collected and all accrued obligations paid including school teacher salaries the state would have a surplus of 2 056 503 19 While pensions sinking fund and interest must be paid before 1910 taxes arrive the money cannot be used to clear teacher balances Brown refuses to say if ex Governor Hoke Smith saw the statement beforehand.

Atlanta J. Pope Brown Treasury Brown Hoke Smith

Mississippi State Fair Opens With Notable Displays

Favorable conditions marked the opening of the Mississippi state fair in Jackson. The exhibition is larger than prior years with extensive state industries and resources on view, including a strong livestock exhibit and a section showing progress among Mississippi's Black communities.

Jackson Miss Mississippi

Federal Court Opens in City With Large Jury Panel

The November term of the United States court for this division opens Monday morning with Judge Wilkin T. Newman presiding. A sizable docket includes many civil and criminal cases. a large list of jurors from Athens, Commerce, Watkinsville, Lexington and nearby towns has been drawn for service.

United States Court Dintee Wilkin T. Newman Ciyl

Mrs Inman seeks half of remaining Inman estate

Atlanta notes Mrs Walker P Inman asks the court to award her 67500 from the Inman estate. She contends she invested 135000 with Inman Co and was promised indemnity up to half if lost. The estate largely liquidated, with a surplus for heirs, but opposition arose delaying settlement. A child’s croup warning and Cham berlain's Cough Remedy advertisement appear in the same item.

Atlanta Joseph M. Terrell Inman & Co Augusta Walker P. Inman

Slander suit filed in Atheng city court for 5000

Mrs. Anna W. Gramley known as Miss Winter pianist sues Mrs. Jennie Johnson for slander alleging defamatory remarks damaged her character and reputation. She seeks 5000 in damages. The case, with attorneys Judge George C. Thomas and Col. Cordon Knox, promises an interesting trial.

Atheng Anna W. Gramley George C. Thomas Col Cordon Knox Jennie Johnson Johnson Gramley

Question answered about licenses

Atlanta residents question whether disabled or indigent Confederate veterans may sell near beer without license tax. A prior ruling allowed sale without tax until January 1 1910, but the new law effective January 1 ends this privilege. From that date veterans must pay the standard license tax like others.

Atlanta State Court of Appeals General Assembly

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets Offer Purgative Benefits

The pleasant purgative effect and healthy body and mind produced by Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets bring joy. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Mrs. W. W. Davis Dies in Nicholson Georgia

Mrs. W. W. Davis, aged and highly esteemed resident of Nicholson Georgia, died yesterday after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband W W Davis and several children including Young Davis and Jerry Davis. The Davis brothers departed to attend the funeral.

Funeral for Capt. George E. Deadwyler in Maysville Georgia

Friends gathered at Mrs. W. C. Ash home before the procession to Maynville for interment. The burial and service at Maysville Presbyterian church featured prayers by Rev. H. F. Hoyt and Rev. J. D. Turner, with a sung sequence and tributes to Deadwyler’s life and prison work.

W. C. Ash Prince Avenue Capt. Deadwyler Maynville M. A. Jenkens First Baptist Church Maysville Capt . Deadwyler Presbyterian Church J. W. Barnett C. M. Snelling T. P. Stanley J. W. Weod F. J. Orr J. M. Hodgson Ralph Hodgson Jesus H. F. Hoyt J. J. Kimsey J. D. Turner Methodist Church Hoyt Dr. Sloyt Capt. Readwyler

Major Kimbrough Leaves University of Georgia Cadet Corps

Major J M Kimbrough formerly commandant of the University of Georgia cadets departed Athena for Fort Sheridan Illinois with his wife and child. He joined the university as a lieutenant and was later promoted to captain in the U S infantry. Lieut Atkins succeeds him as the post commandant.

J. M. Kimbrough Corps of Cadets University of Georgia Athena Fort Sheridan Ill Kinbrough University Cadets United State Infantry Kimbrough Military Department War Department Atkins Griffin

Industrial association curtails output at Georgia meet

Audalia Georgia October 26 Special The Georgia Industrial Association with 160 textile manufactories decided to cut output 25 percent until January 1 and extend curtailment if prices for manufactured goods do not justify full operation. Governor Norris presided as delegates and committees were named. The event features a vast lazy farming products exhibit with displays from Wyoming Montana Colorado Texas Utah Idaho Oregon Washington and Canadian provinces Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Audalia Georgia Industrial Association Georgia Norris Congress John T Burns Cheyenne James J. Filil St. Paul Alva Adams Colorado Mammoth Wool Wyoming Montana Texas Utah Idaho Oregon Washington Alberta Saskatchewan

Fourth Dry Farming Congress Opens in Billings

The fourth Dry Farming Congress opened in Billings Montana with delegates from over half the states and territories plus Canada Mexico and several European countries. The four day session will discuss non irrigation methods and showcase dry farming results for western semiarid lands. Notable speakers include U S senators governors agricultural officials railway leaders and representatives from international delegations.

Billings Mont Union Canada Mexico Congress United States Senor Don Romulo Escobar Lawrence Baeza Neves Brazil Thomas H. Woolford Alberta George N. Blackshaw Rhodesia W. J. Rutherford Saskatchewan George Harcourt A. A. Bronson Turkey W. Hfairfield John Safary National Agricultural Association of Hungary

Remedy Promise for Cough Relief from Chamberlain’s

An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure for cough and throat irritation. It claims the product relieves symptoms and is sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain Denlera Tillman Taft South Carolina

Mr. E. C. Whitehead Rapidly Regaining Health

Mr. E. C. Whitehead now in a sanitarium is steadily improving and gaining weight. In recent weeks he has added flesh and strength and is expected to return home soon fully restored. Friends in Athens express happiness at his rapid recovery.

E. G. Whitehead Athens

New Legislation Proposed Tax on Old Bachelors

A proposed bill in New England suggests taxing all unmarried men to fund public mathematics initiatives, framing the levy as a means to support scholarly math work. The plan remains in the discussion stage with no passage yet.

New England

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