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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1909

Page

4

Pardon Plea Mounted by Columbus Leaders for Almond

In Atlanta 25 prominent Columbus citizens urged the prison commission to grant a pardon to E R Almond known as Bert a white man from a good family now in the penitentiary for misappropriating company funds. He formerly held a secretary treasurer post at Beach Hardware, repaid much of the money, and showed remorse. supporters argued for clemency amid strong local sympathy and petitions from Muscogee county citizens and company officers.

Atlanta Columbus E.R Almetd Bert. Severnl Min Sears Ahi Wi- Vam Beach Hardware Company Abit Soettelent Compan Almond Bea Tree T. T. Miller J. J. Shade J.T. Norman L. H. Chappelle Tambus Muscogee County Beach Hardware Company Tower Mene

Warrants Out for Sylvester Burnham in Hoosier Murder Case

Indianapolis story reports Vigo county authorities seek Sylvester Burnham, Texas landowner, for a 32 year old murder of Rosa Tritt at the Tritt farm in Sandford Vigo county. The crime involved a razor attack and arson to cover it, with Burnham identified in Texas after long police pursuit.

Indianapolis Ind Vigo County Sylvester Burnham Texas Indiana Sandford Lesa Mardthail Tadiana Turnham Burnham Rosa Tritta Yvonne Miss Sylvester Turnham Rosat Terre Tynte Tritt oneMart Terra Haute Armstrong Terre Haute

Laborer’s Naval Service and New Wealth in Large Land Buy

The text notes a laborer who enlisted in the United States Navy after leaving Vigo county and served five years. After discharge he acquired land and expanded holdings, accumulating wealth and becoming a respected citizen and church member with a growing family.

United States Navy Vigo County Navy

Inhaler Cure Claim Promises Health trip to Australia

An old advertisement touts a $1 round trip to inland Australia as a lure for catarrh asthma and hay fever sufferers. It promises fresh pine forests and antiseptic air, claiming an inhaler outfit will cure mucous issues at home with a money back guarantee if ineffective.

HOM. Turner & Sens Davide Australia

Midna Cures Dyspepsia and Rheumatism Relief

Many oppose strong physician prescribed medicines for rheumatism and advise muscular and chronic cases need no internal treatment. When fever is absent and swelling minimal, apply Chamberlain's Liniment for quick relief. Price 25 cents, large 50 cents. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and others.

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

Indiana Audubon Society Opens Annual Meeting

In Nastic Indiana today the opening of the Indiana Audubon Society annual meeting drew several score of ornithologists and bird lovers. A program of papers discussions and addresses by state authorities on birds was arranged and the session will continue through tomorrow.

Indiana Audubon Society Xnastic Ind

Annual Horse Show Opens in Atlantic City on New Pier

Atlantic City hosts the eleventh annual horse show at a new million dollar pier venue. Exhibitors include K F Harriman of New York and Paul A Sorg of New York among others. Hotels are crowded and cottage owners host parties as visitors from New York Philadelphia and beyond arrive for a record Easter crowd.

Atlantic City N. J Inter Tarik New York Philadelphia KE F. Harriman H. D. Holloway Paul A. Sorg R. P. McGraw Lancaster

Khette Bitters Promises Quick Kidney Relief

A patteroned health ad warns Decwise dangers from careless oatman and mentions warnings by Nattie. It touts Khette Bitters as a cure for backache and kidney issues, claiming a patient fully cured after long weakness. Product sold for 50c at local stores.

Nattie Bright J. R. Blankenship Belk Tenn W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Southwestern Iowa Teachers' Association Opens Annual Convention

Towa City hosts the Southwestern Iowa Teachers' Association as delegates arrive from across the territory. Prominent educators including State Superintendent J F Riggs Bishop Edwin Hughes Professor L H Bailey and Miss Bertha Payne are on the program for addresses.

Southwestern Iowa Teachers’ Association Towa City Towa Southwestern Towa Teachers’ Association J. F. Riggs Edwin Hughes L. H. Bailey Cornell University Bertha Payne University of Chicago

Words to Freeze the Soul

Geo F. Blevens of Springfield recounts a doctor verdict that his son faced hopeless consumption and credits Dr. King's New Discovery with a full recovery after three weeks. The ad cites the medicine as infallible for coughs and colds and offers 50 cents to $1.00 with trial bottles at local stores.

Geo F. Blevens Springfield X.c Dr. King Mr. Blevens W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Tennessee Teachers Meet in Knoxville

East Tennessee Teachers Association opens in Knoxville with a morning general session and afternoon sectional conferences. Superintendent S A Mynders of Knoxville schools presides as the gathering launches what is described as a highly promising annual convention with broad participation and substantial program aktivitet.

Tennessee Knoxville Tenn East Tennessee Teachers' Association S. A. Mynders Knoxsville

Healing Salve For Burns and Chapped Hands

Cham berlain's Salve praised as instant pain relief for burns and sores and effective for sore nipples and chapped hands. It claims to heal with little or no scarring unless burns are severe. Priced at 25 cents, sold by Palmer & Sons and other local druggists.

Chamberlain Priem TOR, Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro Orr Drag Cn B.C. Mc Rows

Annual Carnegie Art Exhibition Opens With International Jury

The Carnegie art show opens with an international jury awarding medals and prizes. Alfred Stieglitz and George Breitner join prominent jurors including William Chase and W Elmer Schofield, shaping the annual awards and public view.

Carnegie Art Grae Alfred St AJR. A Society of British Artists Geo. Breitner Amsterdam Holland William Hl. Chase New York W. Elmer Schofiell Philadelphia Carin

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsed

Mr L H Farnham of Spirit Lake Iowa endorses Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best remedy for constipation. He guarantees agreeable effects and offers price at 25 cents with free samples. Sold by H R Palmer Son Orr Drug Warren J Smith E McEvoy L P Canning.

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

Columbia and Navy Boat Race Attracts Big Crowd

The eight oared crews from Columbia University and the Naval Academy faced off on the Severn at Annapolis. It was their first race of the year, drawing many aquatic sports enthusiasts and promising a measure of each crew’s season prospects.

Columbia NAVY Annapolis Columbia University Naval Academy Severn

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Vitality Restore

A vintage ad asserts that people in middle age suffer urinary disorders that sap vitality. It claims Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects urinary trouble, stimulates kidneys, and restores strength. The product is said to cure uric acid troubles by aiding kidney filtration. sold by all druggists.

Foley All Drug Gists

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