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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1906

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Peruna credited with saving Mrs Luke Morris in Jacksonville

Mrs Luke A Morris of Jacksonville Florida writes that Peruna cured her after seven doctors failed She was run down and given up to die and says she started taking Peruna and regained appetite She says she would have saved many doctor bills and urges sick women to try the medicine which cost one bottle one dollar or six bottles five dollars and is sent prepaid from Columbus Ohio

Luke Morris Peruna Luke A. Morris Jacksonville Fla Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio Peruna Drug Mfg. Co Express

Brand to preside in Clarkesville court next week

Imge C H Brand will hold court for Judge Kimsey at Clarkesville next week. Several cases involve Tulge Kimsey disqualification and he has asked Judge Brand to try them. Judge Brand has been busy since his appointment and disposed much accumulated business.

Imge C.H. Brand Kimsey Clarkesville Tulge Kimsey Judge Brand Brand

Mill Building Rapidly Rising Near Crawford Ga

A new mill for Mr. L. F. Edwards of Crawford Georgia is rapidly nearing completion after starting weeks ago. Foundations are laid and the first story nearly finished. The mill, to be one of the region’s best, will be fully equipped and powered by electricity drawn from Watsons mill on Broad River, about eighteen miles away.

L. F. Edwards Crawford, Ga Edwards Carlton Madison County Crawford Watson's Mill Broad River

City schools open with record attendance in Athens

Fall session begins with the largest opening attendance in the history of Athens schools. Ninth grade at Washington street school crowded beyond ideal with over forty students. Agriculture studies added this year under state law. Chancellor Barrow offers one acre on Jackson street for class experiments in cotton and corn. East Athens Night School opens with strong turnout as Miss Louie Lane inspires staff and students.

Washington Street University Athens Barrow University of Georgia Jackson Street Bond East Athens Night School Louie Lane

French Authors A Splendid Book

Miss Mildred Rutherford presents a new outline on French literature in a volume titled French Authors. It surveys prominent French writers with short sketches of their lives, aiding language learners, teachers, mothers, and libraries. Also mentions a pull quote on Hearst and Bryan and a sensational job ad.

Mildred Rutheford France Lfe Miss Rutherford Georgia

Professor Hollingsworth Selected for State Normal Chair

Prof T E Hollingsworth of Washington GA is chosen by the state normal school teachers to fill the mathematics chair at the State Normal School. He cannot immediately assume duties due to prior engagement and is advised not to abandon his current post. Prof J M Stephenson Jr serves in the chair temporarily. Hollingsworth is regarded as a leading young educator with many local friends.

Hollingsworth Teachers Committee of Trustees T. E. Hollingsworth Washington State Normal School Athens J. M Stephenson, Jr University of Georgia

Georgia appoints six Jamestown Exposition commissioners

Governor Terrell announced the addition of six Georgia officials to the Jamestown Exposition commission for 1907. The appointees include C. R. Russell, W. S. West, J. W. English Jr, F. Parrot, J. Carroll Payne, and S. B. Dunlap, with W. N. Mitchell as vice chairman. The state funds only governor, Mitchell, Martin Calvin, and S. R. Fields. others pay own expenses. The group will oversee Georgia exhibits under State Geologist Yeates.

Atlanta Terrell Jamestown C. R. Russell Columbus West Valdosta J. W. English, Jr F. Parrot Macon J. Carroll Payne B. Dunlap Gainesville W. N. Mitchell Martin Calvin Ausgusta R. Fields Cordele Georgia Yeates Blackburn

A Long Chase for Nothing in the City

Officers Heard and Short hunted a bound black boy who ran away and fled through the city to Princeton Factory and the Cord mill. They tracked him to several locations but lost the trail and returned without finding him. The Banner leads with coverage.

Short Princeton Factory Cord Mill

Gainesville Midland lays rails rapidly to finish line

The Gainesville Midland Railroad track laying continues. rails from a Seaboard line wreck caused a brief delay, but most rail dumped near Chester can be reused. Eleven rail cars were delivered to Athens yesterday and work resumes immediately with a goal of trains running by October 1.

Athens Seaboard Gainesville Chester Jefferson

The Fall Opening Of Lucy Cobb Institute

The Lucy Cobb Institute in Athens announces its fall opening next week. Applications are still arriving but dormitory space is full, and a new alumnae hall behind Seney Sto vall chapel will house music and art departments, improving facilities and easing crowding.

Lucy Cobb Institute Lucy Cobb Seney Stovall Institute Atheny

Debates Over Georgia Court of Appeals Nominations End in Table

At the Georgia convention in Macon the heated clash over a state court of appeals nomination system ended with the group tabling all proposals. The vote leaves future party action on the court to the state executive committee after the constitutional amendment is ratified, with a possible primary to be decided later. Hoke Smith drew strong calls from delegates as the convention adjourned the debate.

Macon State Court of Appeals Committee On Platform J. R Gray Unis Resolution Be Nots R i Fluiin Filier State Executive Committee Court of Appeals Hoke Smith Hoke Convention

Attack on Mrs Gregory at 195 Whitehall street Atlanta

In Atlanta on Tuesday night Mrs Gregory wife of J By Gregory a Southern Express employee was attacked by a Negro seizing her by the throat on a rear porch at 195 Whitehall street. She screamed her husband and neighbors rescued her. The assailant fled the burly figure seen running away. Police notified and patrols increased. Also a Seaboard Air Line excursion from Clinton D C caused seven white men and one Negro to be fined for drunken disturbance aboard the train. Mayors fines ranged from 5 to 15 dollars with the offenders ordered to pay their fare back home.

Atlanta Gregory J. By Gregory Southern Express Whitehall Street Mttle den Seaboard Air Line Clinton D. C Dorsey J. C. Spearman J. A. Jones L. M. Sibert A. L. Magill W. H. Hawthorn Geo. Attaway Max Mattox Eph Reed Athens

Clarke county delegates at Macon Democratic convention

Mr. J A Pitner and Mr J F Rhodes from Clarke county attended the Macon Democratic convention with Judge Russell appointing them delegates. Pitner, in the minority, had a productive time while Rhodes was absent. A committee discussion noted a probable primary after the amendment ratification and later placement of Democratic candidates for the November election.

J. A. Pitner Clarke County Macon J. F. Rhodes Judge Russell Clarke

Devoe Paint Ad Promotes Quality Over Green Goods

A dealer letter from Devoe & Co argues against inferior paints, claiming Devoe at 1.75 a gallon outperforms rivals and saves labor. It cites Judge Fairchild's two nearly identical houses in Texas, painted with Devoe and a cheaper mix, showing significant gallon differences and labor saved.

Devoe ID Fairchild Lufkin Texas J H Torrence

Kennedy's Laxative Hon and Tar Cough Syrup Ad

An advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Hon and Tar as a cough helper and cold remover. It claims the product treats the cough without opiates and credits Orr Drug Co as the bold retailer.

Kennedy Orr Drug Co

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Iwoge G. H. Brand Kimsey Clarkesville Mr. Edwards Smaker Joe Cannon Lillefielt Maine Republican Party Congress Aine Mildred Rutherford J. A. Alexander William R. Hearst Bryan J. P. Morgan Europe Hearst Midland Gheater Jadiea Hardwick The Tenth Mayor's Court Mrs. Gregory Ms. Gregory Pitner West Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro R. L. Moss & CO Athens, Ga Sirsa Devoe & CO New York Talmage Hardware Co
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