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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
3
In Mississippi the state capitol dome hosts a dozen buzzards defying the jurisdiction and raising a legal problem. Officials note killing a buzzard carries a $25 penalty and possible jail, complicating removal as the birds roost above the dome.
Buchanan Ga August 24 returns from all counties in Tallapoosa circuit show Price Edwards defeating incumbent Bartlett for the circuit court judgeship. Edwards carries Polk Paulding Haralson and Douglas with a majority around 947 in his county and about 600 circuit wide. Solictor General Fielder defeats incumbent A J Camp by 1312 margin.
Savannah dispatch notes a near tie in Statesboro as delegates prepare to name a congressman for the first district. W. W. Sheppard and J. A. Brannen each hold 18 votes, with J. W. Overstreet securing the short term nomination amid regional tallies across Bulloch Burke Effingham Emanuel Jenkins Tattnall Screven McIntosh Jenkins Burke and others.
Cuthbert GA August 24 Hon C Worrill elected judge of Patania circuit by a safe majority over A M Raines of Dawson. Worrill carried Randolph by 654, Miller 130, Calhoun 33. Baines carried Ternell 481, Quitman 112, Clay 110. Early for Baines. Judge Lewis defeats Sanders in Greene County re elected Laurens judge by 2,300. Felton wins Macon circuit judge by 2,561 to 1,952. Whipple elected judge of Cordele circuit by 600 over Hill and Lawson. George solicitor general by 800. Seabrook re elected. Norman defeats Kenan for Atlantic solicitor general by 18. Remains notes on dysentery remedy.
In South Carolina near St George a mob hanged and shot Willie Spain, a 21 year old North Carolina Black man, after a suspected intrusion at S L Connor’s Badham home. Authorities and the governor were notified but the mob carried out the execution, followed by dispersal.
In hot weather immediate attention is urged for a child’s first loose bowels to prevent serious illness. A few doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil cleanses the system. Pastor M O Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota endorses its value for summer disorders in children. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
Atlantic City August 24 Joseph Medara a fireman at the Absecon pumping station died hours after being fatally scalded saving two colleagues. He ran four blocks to fetch help then collapsed. His comrades escaped with minor injuries. The report also notes a Amherst professor quote on digestion and promotes Kodol for dyspepsia from Orr Drug Company.
The statement for the six months ending June 30 1906 lists income of 28965.10 disbursements of 24590.04 total assets as 4375.06 and total liabilities as None filed with the Georgia Insurance Commissioner. W T Dreger vice president and general manager swore to the accuracy on August 24 1906 before N P Clarke County Georg ia notary public.
Washington announces abolition of the long used fining system for postal workers. A uniform efficiency record will replace fines, with promotions tied to merit and salary reductions for inefficiency. Assistant Holmes tours large offices to implement the change after a year of observation.
Montezuma Ga August 24 Congressman E B Lewis of the third district is renominated to succeed himself over Dudley M Hughes of Twiggs by about 800 in the district. Lewis carried Macon Pulaski Wilcox Dooly Crisp and Lee counties with large majorities while Hughes led in Houston Crawford Twiggs Taylor Sumter Webster Stewart and Schley.
R. W. Ellis of Memphis Tennessee died at an Asheville skating rink after attempting to climb over the railing to reach his wife who waited on the floor. He fell and struck his head, breaking his neck and dying almost instantly. the body was sent to Memphis for burial.
In Three Oaks Michigan authorities uncover thousands of dead sparrows clogging the water works standpipe, triggering typhoid fever cases and prompting a pipe cleaning and disinfection. The incident follows reports of twenty one typhoid infections as officials warn residents and advise remedy use.
The stock yards undergo a city beautification as packing plants install modern lavatories and full uniform systems. Workers shift day and night to upgrade facilities, with red white and blue uniforms marking roles from killing to cutting. Laundry stays on site, and government guidance shapes the reform efforts.
The regular August term 1906 of the City Court was adjourned from August 20 due to the judge’s absence and will reconvene Monday at 10 o'clock am on August 27 1906. All summoned persons are required to attend. Howell Cobb, Judge.
The fall term begins Wednesday September with a Sept 30 start. Ticket hours for white people 9 to 12, colored people 3 to 5. Exams for new and eligible old pupils before opening day at each building. Teachers meetings scheduled the days before opening.
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