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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1910

Page

2

Annual Convention of Georgia Federation Set for Athens

Athens to host the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs annual convention November 2 3 and 4 drawing about 150 delegates. Mrs Philip Moore president of the federation will speak November 3. entertainment plans are being arranged by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the Confederacy.

Women's Clubs of Georgia Athens Clangie North Georgia Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs Federation Woman's Club Daughters of the American Revolution Daughters of the Confederacy Athan Athens Women's Club Friends of the Club Assembly of Georgia Philip Moore Federation of Woman's Clubs Lipscomb Darwin Hutchins Conway Hull Convention M. A. Lipscomb Philip N. Moore General Federation of Women’s Clube Georgia Federation Moore

Georgia Railroad Tax Battle Heads to Supreme Court

The state of Georgia pursues taxation of the Georgia Railroad and Banking Co. property arguing exemption applies only to the company, while lessee lines L N and A C L seek tax relief. The case, about 17 million dollars in assessed taxes, will return to the U S Supreme Court for a third time with possible further appeals.

Atlanta Georgia Georgia Railroad and Banking Co Augusta Washington Supreme Court of the United States Georgia Railroad Louisville and Nashville Atlantic Coast Line Lesee Supreme Court United States Supreme Court John C. Hart W. A. Wright

Montreal horse show opens with grand display in Arena

Montreal's eleventh annual horse show opened in the Arena amid purple and white decorations and hundreds of lights. The event runs through the week featuring new military classes and other attractions, drawing a large crowd to see horses paraded in a festive setting.

Montreal Edward

Watson Spoke in Greensboro for Watson Supporters

Special to The Banner Greensboro Georgia September 27 Hon Thomas E Watson spoke at the courthouse to a good sized crowd arriving in the morning and staying in a hotel. He reproduced his Atlanta speech and produced a letter alleging charges against Hoke Smith. He warned Smith to retire or he would publicize the letter. Watson urged voting against Smith on election day and signaled support for S J Tribble against Congressman Howard. He planned further appearances in the Eighth district after October state election.

Greensboro Thomas BE. Watson Court House Watson Atlanta Interior Department Hoke Smith Smith Mr. Watson H. ¥. McCord 8. J. Tribble Howard Congress Covington

Federal Prison to Be Investigated Near Atlanta

Atlanta dispatch reports a department of Justice order for an inquiry into the federal prison near Atlanta and Leavenworth as suspected smuggling of opium cocaine and whiskey by guards for prisoner use. Officials travel and caution imply no known wrongdoing at Atlanta amid broader national scrutiny.

Atlanta Federal Washington McNeill Taland Department of Justice W. H. Moyer Atlanta Federal Prison Leavenworth

Magnificent Monument to Pennsylvania Soldiers Dedication

Gettysburg Pa September 27 an immense gathering including nearly five thousand Civil War veterans witnessed the dedication of a grand monument honoring Pennsylvania soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. General H S Huldekoper presided Governor Stuart spoke and the site lies midway between the Angle and Little Round Top. The arch rises over one hundred feet with a Victory statue and bronze tablets listing Pennsylvanian soldiers. The memorial cost exceeds $150 000.

Gettysburg Pennsylvania H. S. Huldekoper Getysburg Battlefield Memorial Commission Stuart

Man of Iron Nerve Boosted by New Life Pills

An old advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as matchless regulators that sharpen brain and build a strong body. It claims vitality comes from a well functioning stomach liver kidneys and bowels and promotes purchase at H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bros for 26 cents.

Dr. King H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bros

Socialists in Georgia name state ticket at Macon convention

The socialists of Georgia have nominated a full state ticket for governor and state house officers at a Macon convention held on Sunday. C O Brown of Atlanta is the governor candidate. Delegates from nearly every county attended. The platform emphasizes child labor laws and criticizes Governor Brown over actions in the Durham Mine incident. Slated offices include secretary of state H Demour Macon comptroller general J G Steffes Ruskin treasurer Al Schwartz Atlanta attorney general H Warris Macon and others. The executive committee features A S Butler J W Shue and Al Schwartz among others.

Atlanta Thos E. Watson Socialist Party of Georgia C. O Brown Macon Brown Durham Democratic Party Georgia H. Demour J. G. Steffes Ruskin al Schwartz H. Warris A. 8. Butler Tastman Geo. T. Harrison Fort Valley T. P. Haddock Savannah J. W. Douglas Augusta T. H. Blizzard Waycross H. Hart Columbus A. S. Butler J. W. Shue G. T. Harrison Max Wilk G. E. Banlel H. Cate F. P. Branch P. J. Faulkner

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Convention Opens in Nashville

Prominent laymen of the Protestant Episcopal Church from across the nation arrive in Nashville for the silver jubilee convention to begin tomorrow. Some 1500 delegates are expected as sessions run into next Sunday with speakers including Gifford Pinchot and bishops Anderson Bratton and Sturgis, plus Rev. E. V. Shayler.

Nashville Tenn Protestant Episcopal Church The Brotherhood of St. Andrew James L. Houghteling Chicago Houghteling Gifford Pinchot Bishop Anderson Bishop Bratton Mississippi E. V., Shayler Seattle W. B. Sturgis Colorado Springs

Can Be depended upon Cham berlain Colic Cholera Remedy

The text extols Cham berlain s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as reliable for curing diarrhoea dysentery and bowel complaints. It claims pleasant taste suitable for children and adults and notes it is sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Georgia Boys Corn Club Pushes Record Corn Effort

Georgia advances in the boys corn club movement with about twenty thousand participants. The program links county and school fairs, prizes totaling over twenty thousand dollars, and reports detailing seed selection soil prep planting fertilization and harvesting. Students may win a paid Washington trip and governors certificates highlight merit in 1910 corn contests.

Boys’ Corn Club Georgia State Agricultural Society Corn Club Special Extension Worker United States State College of Agriculture Washington Bankers’ Association Washington City Government Agricultural Department S. A. Knapp Brown Empire State South Union

Homes for 600 Members Needed for Conference in Athens

Madison Georgia September 27 Hon William M Howard nominated for congress spoke to an enthusiastic audience. He discussed his Elbert county vote and replied to Thomas E Watson. Athens to host the North Georgia Methodist Conference in November, five hundred guests expected. Local committees seek homes for delegates and prompt notifications to ensure accommodations.

Madison William M. Howard Howard Charles M. Furlow Morgan County Elbert Methodist Episcopal Church, South North Georgia Athens First Methodist Church Oconee Street Harris

Protracted Meetings Increase Church Membership in Georgia

In Jefferson and nearby, protracted meetings at the Baptist and Methodist churches yielded large gains with new members by profession of faith, letters, and restoration. Georgia farmers excelled at national corn shows and boosted seed corn programs, while Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is praised as a trusted cure.

Jefferson Baptist Church J. C. Boone J. T. Edmonson Atlanta Edmondson Boone Gainesville Methodist Evangelist Dunaway Hamp Sewell F. 3 Hudson Georgia Omaha Mississippi Ohio United States North Colin

National Good Roads Convention Reach Atlanta Next Year

Atlanta plans to host the National Good Roads convention next year with a large turnout of business leaders and road experts. A committee of 8. B. Thurman W. W. Orr and Alonzo Johnson traveled to St. Louis to extend the invitation. The event could feature prizes for best roads and target smaller counties to widen participation. Also notes a meeting of the Uncle Remus Memorial Association to welcome Theodore Roosevelt on October 8 to raise funds for the Uncle Remus home memorial. Roosevelt will speak at the Auditorium Armory.

Atlanta St. Louis B. Thurman Board of W. W. Orr Alonzo Johnson Fulton Chatham Richmond Bibb Uncle Remus

Insurance Commissioners Convention Opens in Mobile

In Mobile Alabama today the National Convention of Insurance Commissioners begins its annual session. Prospects point to a fruitful meeting with exhaustive discussion of fraternal insurance, and a push for statutory safeguards and a uniform state supervision and compulsory solvency bill. The National Fraternal Congress endorses the measure but the Associated Fraternities of America opposes it.

Insurance Commissioners Convention Mobile Ala National Convention of Insurance Commissioners National Fraternal Congress Associated Fraternities of America

It Saved His Leg with Bucklen's Arnica Salve

A Watertown man recounts ten years of eczema that doctors failed to cure until Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed him. The testimonial claims the salve is infallible for skin eruptions eczema salt sores cuts and piles and credits H. R Palmer & Co and W. J. Smith & Co as sellers.

J. A. Bwonsen Watertown Wis Bucklen H. R Palmer Gons W. J. Smith

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State and Georgia Railroad Foley Poley Jacob Wilmert Lincoln Taylor Saw Mills Lead Pentapte & Stationary Borers Mallary PEAYS Warren Strest New York Jefferson, GA National Good Roads Convention
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