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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1909

Page

2

Noted YeggmAn Tennessee Dutch a famed safe blower in multiple states

The article profiles Tennessee Dutch as a notorious safe blower active in the South for years. It recounts arrests in Gwinnett County and Crawfordville, escapes from jail and the Fulton county tower, and later discovery of a network of accomplices in Greenville South Carolina. It portrays him as a lifelong criminal evading long sentences.

Gwinnett County Lawrenceville Carodines M Smith Oelethorpe Crawfordville Millatgowiile Wael Jeter Fulton County Greenville S.C Shoul

Object to Strong Medicines for Rheumatism Relief

Advert says most rheumatism is muscular or chronic. if no fever or swelling apply Chamberlain s ointment for quick relief. Price 25 cents large 50 cents. Available from H R Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J Smith & Bro E C McEvoy L P Canning. Also note Roosevelt pays per word for writing but gives spoken words away.

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L P. Canning

Rulings By Ulm State Commission Grants Intercity Transit Rules

The Georgia State Railroad Commission released rulings on interstate versus state shipment demurrage with Empire Coal of Macon. It upheld reciprocal demurrage after arrival and free transport for a commission official, and ruled the commission cannot interfere in Savannah Union Station space access disputes with Telegraph companies. A petition for a waiting room for colored passengers in Trenton was referred for further study after census notes the town’s black population remains small.

Ulm Atlanta Gio Miiyead Commission Empire Coal Company of Macon Southern Crontum Coysianes State Commission Vt Commission Cusasi de Lay Conession Telegraph Company Postal Telegraph Company Savannah Union Station Company Savannah Western Union Trenton Oa County Col. C. E. Stevens

J C Cooper Returns to Athens Plans Colonial Home

Mr. J C Cooper, temporarily in Atlanta over his businesses, returns to Athens with his family to occupy Millage Avenue home after remodeling in a Colonial style. He has two large cotton mills, one in Hawkinsville and another in Valdosta, plus oil mills in Pationton and Wdersville, and will head southern manufacturing offices in Athens.

Milledge Avenue J.C. Cooper Atlanta Athens Millage Avenue Comer South Georgia Valinaml Cooper Eily Securio Atvens Uist

Healing Cham berlain's Salve for Burns and Sores

A healing salve for burns chapped hands sore nipples and sores. Cham berlain's Salve soothes pain instantly and normally heals without a scar unless the burn is severe. Price 25 cents. Sold by H R Palmer and Sons Warren J Smith and Bro Orr Drug Co E C Me Evoy and L P Canning.

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro Orr Drug Co E. C. MeEvoy L. P. Canning

Infallible for coughs and lung diseases advertised

An advertisement touts a “surest cure of desperate lung diseases” by Dr Kin New Tharovery. It claims dramatic results in three weeks and offers a 31.00 bottle at W. J. Smith & Rr HW. R. Palmer & Sons with a free trial bottle and satisfaction guarantee.

Ttlevens W. J. Smith & Rr HW. R. Palmer & Sons

Warrenton Suffered a Destructive Fire and Heavy Loss

A major Warrenton fire destroyed the courthouse and nearby buildings including the Clipper office and Harper House. Losses exceed 60000 with courthouse value over 15000, aiding a tense community response as residents battled the blaze through the night.

Cocow Cocon Gell Botiae Pelus WLLL Wither RT Hochert Denee Harper House Warrenton

Athens Ladies Attend Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs. Cobb Lampkin Mrs. G H Boifeuillet Miss Mamie Lucas and Mrs W W Lampkin departed Athens for Dalton to attend the North Georgian Woman s Home Mission Society annual meeting.

Cobb Lampkin G. H. Boifeuillet Mamie Lucas W. W. Lampkin Dalton North Georgian Woman's Home Mission Society

Alumni Banquet Celebrates University of Georgia Ties

A New York City gathering at the St Regis hosted University of Georgia alumni led by speakers Professor Andrew M. Soule General J P Graves and Marion Verdery. They praised the universitys work and urged ongoing support while recounting Georgia heritage and future plans.

Minty University of Georgina New York Aman Athens Ata George Wis Othe University Altheu Taare Lardac Tatum Association Sion Ulrich Philips Columbia Andrew M. Soule Eht Jaise PW Meldr Jutres P. Graves Heesslen Das UL Dieksen Augusta Geor Universit Taizhe John Temple Graves Georgia Marion Verdery Ermine P. W. Meldrim J. P. Graves Jas. A. Jackson Lamar Lyndon Bryan C. Collier John Harrington Harmon Smith Charles Slade Ralph Peters Marion

Blackmailer Case Shifts to Federal Prosecution

Atlanta news reports Daniel W. Johnson Jr. arrested on charges of attempting to blackmail his Sunday school teacher Asa G. Candler for $25,000. Candler says he wants no revenge and urges thorough investigation of possible accomplices. Johnson, remorseful, claims the plot was a childish prank inspired by dime novels. He remains jailed awaiting a preliminary hearing. postal authorities seize items used for fraud and potential state charges loom.

Ulm Atlanta Daniel W. Johnson, Jr Asa G. Candler Chandler Anard Johnson Dackhand Mr. C Eloy Cacht

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsed for Constipation

Mr I U Farnham of Spirit Lake Iowa says Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are the best thing on the market for constipation. Try them and you are certain to find them agreeable and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents. Samples free. For sale by H R Palmer and Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J Smith and Bro E C McEvoy L P Cannings.

I. UH. Farnham Spirit Lake Towa Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Cannings

Athens Mutual Declares Dividend and Success

The Athens Mutual Insurance Company board declared a fifteen percent dividend and added to the reserve fund. The move follows last year’s dividend amid a tough year for firms. Letters from Chancellor Barrow Senator Bacon and others were read. the meeting featured enduring spirit and enthusiasm.

Athens Mutual Insurance Company Athens Mutuel

Black man Captured After Night Chase in Gainesville

Sion Stevens, a Black pastor, was pursued for hours near Gainesville Cotton Mill village after threatening Mrs. M. S. Soseby. She fled to safety, while Stevens resisted capture and later offered the crowd a chance to shoot him if released. He remains in jail as officers report.

Sion Stevens Athens M.S. Soseby Giincesville Frank Allen Mr. Davis Sogeby Antner Soseby Mekamu Hall Culty Gainesville

Up Before The Bar Dr King Pills Endorsed By Attorney

Attorney X H Brown of Wittsville VI writes that Dr King’s New Life Pills have been a long trusted family medicine. He claims they ease constipation biliousness and sickness and praises their effectiveness. Smith & Bro H R Palmer & etc.

X. H. Brown Wittsfield, VI Dr. King Smith & Bro

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY BENCH SHOW OPENS IN ST LOUIS

The Mississippi Valley Kennel Club opens its bench show in the Coliseum with entries from major east and midwest kennels. Judging starts today and runs through Saturday night as the exhibit draws high quality dogs and fanciers to St Louis.

St. Louis Mississippi Valley Kennel Club East Middle West

Legend Proves False in Death of Earl of Howth

London reports the death of the last Earl of Howth ends the St Lawrence line in Ireland. The tree linked to the family legend remains standing despite the decade old iron bands and planks reinforcing its trunk.

London Earl of Earl

Queen's Carnival Contest Outline At Athens Park Fund Event

In Athens Georgia on April 7 1909 city officials approved a Barkoot Amusement Co carnival for the week of April 19 to benefit the City Park Fund. H C Price is named as representative handling the Official Program and Queen's Contest with proceeds supporting the Park Fund.

City Parkung Committee H.C. Price Barkoot Amusement Co City Park Fund Athens H. C. Price Park Fund

Booth’s Eightieth Birthday Observed With Crystal Palace Parade

London marks Gen William Booth founder of the Salvation Army turning eighty with a monster demonstration at Crystal Palace expected to draw twenty five thousand members. Booth remains active after returning from South Africa and visiting Russia to urge expansion into that nation. Also noted is a health ad for Foley’s Kidney Remedy and details of the Pacific Coast Dog Show circuit opening in Vancouver with stops at Victoria and Seattle among others.

Gen. Booth London William Booth Salvation Army Crystal Palace Vancouver B. C

Whooping Cough Remedy Offered By Local Firms

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy promises to loosen coughs ease expectoration and reduce coughing fits. The product is advertised as safe and sure and available from H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy and L. P. Canning. The Detroit Free Press quote questions the truthfulness of a speaker.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning

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L. G. Daniel Chattanooga Tenn Paul Heyman Chattanga Tents Ry Co Butler Jacksonville Yeggman Tennessee Mr. Roosevelt Railroad Commission Arlinty & We Point Railroad Cormains Interstate Commerce Commission Missionary Society The University of Georgia Society Moss Asa Candler Athens Mutual Splendid Insurance Company Foley William Tell Four Ansted & Burk Company Springfield Ohio Buckeye State William Tell Mississippi Valley W. FP. Dorsey W. P. Vonderau K. F. Woods J. H. Youngkin Detroit Free Press
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