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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1914
Page
6
Stunt riding and lassoing captured the Kit Carson show here yesterday. Indians and cowboys plus Cossacks staged riding and a stage coach robbery drill. Acrobatic stunts impressed, the clown entertained, though bad weather kept some spectators away.
Georgia voters must register this year to be permanently registered under the new law. Registration closes April 6 for this year’s general elections, with six months’ lead time before the governor and state offices vote. Many still have not registered and risk losing their vote in a lively 1914 election year.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery for colds and chest coughs with claims of relief and fever reduction. It cites J. T. Davis of Stickney Corner Maine as a cured patient and offers bottles for 50 cents and 1 dollar at local druggists. Also promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sores.
Hon. T. S. Felder announces resignation effective April 15 to devote full time to his bid for the United States Senate. He seeks to fill the unexpired Bacon term and presents himself as a Democrat aiming to serve Georgia in Washington. He notes he has no other income and will share views publicly during the campaign.
A prisoner named Ennis Huff, wanted for a misdemeanor in Oglethorpe County, fled from the chief of police in Athens after a brief moment of being left in charge. Huff sprang a twelve foot leap and has not been recaptured.
The special adjourned term of Jackson superior court at Jefferson ended yesterday afternoon. Judge C. H. Brand Solicitor General John Gamble and many Athens lawyers attended. The term was busy and much business was disposed of before the adjournment.
Acknowledges sympathy during illness and death of their mother. Thanks friends for attention and many floral offerings. Signed by Mrs. Calae Richards, Miss Belle Yarbrough, C.O. M. Yarbrough, S. Yarbrough, and R. Yarbrough.
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