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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1907

Page

3

Praise for Dr. Dixon as evangelist in Chicago and local church views

Athenians recall Dr A C Dixon who preached at First Baptist and note his undenominational stance. A Lakeland pastor reports Dixon’s Moody Institute study, his baptismal practices, and exposure to Higher Criticism. Comparisons show Dixon leading a large, active congregation and facing mixed denominational approval. The piece urges prayerful support and defense of his gospel ministry.

A. C. Dixon First Baptist Church Dixon Chicago J. W. Tharp Lakeland Fla Moody Institute Celal South Moody Church Tabernacle Church Immanuel Moody's Church Gunsaulus Michigan Avenue Christ

Woman seeks Chambelin's Cholera Remedy location

A Brooklyn woman asks where to obtain Chambelain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a ranch in Bowd Dakota appeared to cure cholera like symptoms. She reports using the medicine at home and notes her mother fell ill with dysentery, treated immediately. Available at H R Palmer & Sons, Warren J Smith & Bro, L P Canning, E C McEvoy, Orr Drug Co.

Brooklyn N. Y Chambelain Bowd Dakota Wag H.R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C., McEvoy, Orr Drog Co Chamberlain Staffon Luke LaGrange Orange Mich H. 2 Palmer & Sons L. Canning B C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co L. P. Canging JB. C. McEvoy

Borah's Trial Full of Interest in Idaho Session

Boise reports a federal court special session to try Senator William E. Borah on conspiracy to defraud via timber land entries. Indictments name Frank Martin Sumner Moon J T Barber and others. trial separated for Borah amid grand jury findings of a Barber Lumber Company scheme using dummies to file land claims and obtain timber valued over 23 million.

Boise Idaho United States William E. Borah Senator Borat Frank Martin Steunenberg Sumner G. Moon J. T. Barber Barber Lumber Company Wisconama P. H. Downs J. I. Wells L. M. Pritchard John Kincaid William Sweet Albert M. Palmer H. 8. Rand Borah Lewiston Boise County Lumber Company Borahlo Stemmenberg Senator Borah Buick

Maxson Returns as Head of Athens Gas Company

Mr J H Maxson, longtime superintendent of the Athens Gas Company, has returned and will resume ties with the firm in this city. He has spent time with the company's plants in Ohio, and is regarded as one of the best posted men in his field.

Athens Gas Co J. H. Maxson Athens Gas Company Maxson Ohio Athens Hhis

Immigrant Commission Tours as Congress Eyes Waterways

Washington September 23 The Immigration Commission arrives while a Rivers and Harbors tour travels the Great Lakes to study harbors canals and breakwaters. Members led by Ransdell push for yearly 60 million dollars for waterways with presidents party to follow Mississippi trip. showcases include Lily and steamers with over a hundred escort craft. Also notes Chamberlains Pain Balm and Atlanta drunkard cure plans.

The Immigration Commission Senate House Ming England France Germany Cortelyou Treasury Creat Lakes Bufffalo Lakes Gulf of Mexico Acheson Pennsylvania Alexander New York Lawrence Massachusetts Davidson Wisconsin Bede Minnesota Ellis Missouri Sparkman Florida Ransdell Loutalana Burgess Texas Humphreys Mississippi Moon Tennessee James H. Cassidy National Rivers and Harvers Congress Mississippi River Roosevelt Inland Waterways Commission Mississippi River Commission Rivers and Harbors Committee National Rivers and Harbors Congress Lily Mackenzie

Diploma mill for consuls at state department basement

Washington, September 23. John Ball Osborne heads a rapid training program in the state department basement that transforms raw young men into ready American diplomats. He drills them in commerce advancement, parliamentary procedure, and duties before they ship abroad, with two graduates from George Washington University joining the diplomatic corps. Secretary Root supports this approach as examinations rise in difficulty.

Washington, D. C Wada Sam State Department John Ball Osborne Mr. Osborne Osborne College of Political Sciences George Washington University Osborney Uncle Sam Root

DeWitt Kidney and Bladder Pilluyer Price Inquiry

A terse health notice reports weak kidneys and bladder issues, urging care and treatment options. It mentions EPS carerame and AF Epics as potential aids, and notes concerns about ongoing woes and weekly remedies.

DeWitt

Arcara's Body Mutilated in New York Factory Mystery

Eyptson t Arcara proprietor of a Manhattan skirt factory was killed at his East One Hundred Seventh Street shop. He suffered nineteen stab wounds and grievous mutilation. Police hold bookkeeper and foreman for questioning amid rumors of a motive tied to family tragedy and a suspected love affair. Justice likely sought through investigation.

New York Eyplson T. Arcara Arcara East One Hundred and Seventh Street Palermo Italy

Cried for Help but Was Killed in Dallas

The body of Carl Mabrey of Abilene Texas was found near the Texas and Pacific Railway entrance to the city. The brutal murder involved a throat cut from ear to ear, a fractured skull, and seventeen knife thrusts into the heart. Robbery is suspected. A nearby blacksmith reported hearing a cry at about 8 30 observed as boys at play.

Dallas Tex Carl Mabrey Abilene Texas and Pacific Railway Fonts

Athens Gas Co Suffers Damage From Sunday Rain

Heavy Sunday rain caused leaks and plaster fall at the Athena Gas Co on Clay ton street. Fixtures and stock were damaged. temporary offices will be used on Foundry street until the new office at Thomas and Washington is ready. Health note touts Electric Bitters for Panama Canal Zone workers.

Athena Gas Co Clayton Street Foundry Street Thomas and Washington Canal Zone Panama Canal Dolson W. J. Smith & Bro H.R.’ Palmer & Sons

Mutual Live Stock Insurance Company Placed in Receiver’s Hands

Yesterday morning at ten o'clock the Mutual Live Stock Insurance Co of this city was placed in the hands of a receiver. Messrs T Green and H C Erwin, creditors' representatives, allege insolvency and failure to meet obligations. Sheriff Wier installed F A Lipscomb as receiver to close the company’s affairs, a long-standing firm in Georgia's insurance sector.

The Mutual Live Stock Insurance Company Pb, Av Lips Comb Mutual Live Stock Insurangs Co Messrs T. #. Green H. C. Erwin Deing Wier F. A. Lipscomb

Adjourned City Court Term Opens Next Monday

The adjourned term of the city court will be held next Monday the 80th. All jurors and witnesses are expected to be on hand promptly at nine o clock. A number of cases are to be tried and Solleijor Upsam will be called upon to conduct his first court.

Solleijor Upsam

Col M G Michael Returns From New York Trip

Col M G Michael came back after weeks in New York delayed by illness, now fully recovered. He will address Chamber of Commerce matters, including depot plans before the railroad commission to urge adequate depot for the city. Also advised are remedies for headaches from stomach disorder using Chamberlain’s tablets. Public notices mention local officials and druggists.

M. G. Michael New York Michael Chamber of Commerce Railroad Commission

Accident injures boy at home near factory plant

A 10 year old boy, John William Stevens, was injured when a rope broke while he swung from it at home near the Southern Manufacturing Company's plant. A log struck his knee and ankle. Dr. Proctor treated him, and his condition was not serious. The Athens Women’s Club held its first meeting of the year, electing delegates, discussing lessons, and noting Southern Manufacturing Company’s support for a night school teacher.

Athens Presdent H. C. White East Milas Lane Southern Manufacturing Company

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A.C. Oinon J. H. Tharp Dr. Shoop Shoop G. H. Willlamson Mal J. A Maxson Congress Capitol Hill Congressional Record Atlanta Consular Bureau Tme Facttory Georgia Col. Michael BAGE Thos Athens Women’s Club White Strickland J. E. Talmadge, Jr State Federation of Women's Clubs Tifton Lucy Cobb State Federation Lipscomb J. J. Strickland Hamen Mee Mesdames Homer V. Black Jones J. H. Goss J. P. Proctor H. J. Watt B.R. Hodgeon, Jr J. P. Fort Webb Walter Bishop Misses Caldwell Middlemas F. J. Cheney & CO Seas Pby Fall Jack McCartney Avileon Hardy State Educational, Committee Mra Hoke Smith Wea
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