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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1908

Page

2

Clarke County Georgia Sheriff Sale and Public Notices

Clarke County notices include a sheriff sale of 41.30 acres near Athens under a 1908 execution, plus executors and clerks notice, divorce libels, administrator appointments, public board meetings, and a complex mix of probate and civil actions in Clarke Superior and City Courts.

Clarke State OF Georgia Clarke County Court House Athens A. S. Wilson C. Morton Strahan Jackson & Vincent Geoff McWhorter City Court of W. FE. Jackson J. F. Williams Clara M. Williams F. Williams Clarke Superior Court Said Board of County Commissioners Roads and Revenues of Southern Mutual Building Julia J. Chandler A. D Co. B. Chandler Lucian L. Ray P.O C. B. Chandler L. L. Ray Jackson, Ga Clara Coggins Georgia Henry C. Coggins Said County Charles J. Brand E. J. Crawford Superior Court Clarke Co Edward Lee Rives Georgi Frei Montine Rives Charles H. Brand S. H. Abrams S. Abrams HL. Abrams C. H. Brand

Ode to Anaesthesia by William Lowndes Pickard

Poem honors Doctor Song, praising anaesthesia as a gift to earth. It envisions enduring fame beyond marble dust, with lines from Athens Georgia dated August 24 1908 and ends urging support for the Democratic Party through timely contribution.

William Lowndes Pickard Athens

Human Machinery and the Body Repair Claim

An article extols the human body as a complex machine needing skillful care. It touts Stuart's Buchy and Juniper as the remedy that has repaired human ills, relieving kidney disease and related ailments, claimed to ease neural and eye issues and reduce strain on weak parts.

Stuart Buchy and Juniper

Belle Harris remembered by church group in resolutions

Resolutions adopted honor Miss Belle Harris who died August 11, 1908, praising a life of faith and service. The church committee led by Mrs R. T. Moore and Miss Estelle Murrell resolves to imitate her virtues and hopes to join her in eternal life. A tribute from Belle Harris’s Sunday School class follows, describing her as pure, helpful, and beloved, likening her life to a transplanted lily in God’s garden.

Belle Harris Fim

Davis Almost Burned To Death In House

In Valdosta Georgia W M Davis woke as flames ate the ceiling and spread over the roof The wall beside him was a solid blaze The bed head and pillow were burned He escaped by kicking out a window and retrieving his clothes Firemen arrived quickly and controlled the blaze with two water streams saving most of the house and furniture The fire started in his closet

D:vis

Arnica Salve branded for sore feet and burns

W Stona of East Poland Maine endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sore feet and a range of abrasions and piles. The product is offered with guarantees at W J Smith & Bro and H B Palmer & Sons Drug stores, priced at 25 cents.

Bucklen W. Stona East Poland Maine W. J. Smith & Bro H. BR. Palmer & Sons

Georgia and Alabama Show Great Progress

Georgia and Alabama manufacturing gains are highlighted by new railroad rails contracts for Alabama, piped sewer work in Mobile, and rails and switches for Mexico. Key land deals in Alabama include 19,351 acres near Mobile and 10,000 acres in Shelby County. Other plans cover warehouses, libraries, street railways, mills, ginneries, and a 160 acre pecan project in south Alabama.

Columbus Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index Georgia Alabama Alabama Steel Mexico Harriman United States Macon Mobile Ala Birmingham Naples Italy Alabama Iron Jefferson Tuscaloosa Counties Shelby County Huntsville Cedar Timber Auburn Bowman Broxton Warrenton Andersonville Linden Americus Troy Conttraed Wista Point Barnesville Gurley Thuntsville Gaylesville Lindale Talbotton Odenville Ashland Augusta Ty Ty Montgomery Brunswick Gas Darien Ensley Avondale Floyd County Greene County

Rides Thirty Miles a Day Three Days

Washington reports orders by the war department directing Colonel William F. Stewart to Fort Huachuca Arizona to take the riding test for field officers. After the test he is to return to Fort Grant. Stewart refused retirement last year and was sent to Fort Grant without command. He may ride thirty miles daily for three days or walk fifty miles in the same period. If physically incapacitated, a retiring board may be ordered.

Washington War Department William F. Stewart Coast Artillery Fort Grant Arizona Fort Huachuca Stewart

Upper Wabash Conference Opens Fifty-First Session in Lebanon

Lebanon Indiana August 26 The Upper Wabash Conference of the United Brethren church met for its fifty first session in the city today with Bishop G M Matthews of Chicago presiding The session will continue until Sunday.

Lebanon Ind The United Brethren Church G. M. Matthews Chicago

Rope route ends life in Laurens police station

Laurens South Carolina August 26 The city awoke to news that C C Wilson a white man about 50 hanged himself with a blanket from the cell door in the police station house after being held for disorderly conduct and repeated arrests Witness patrolman W H Dodson discovered the body around 1 a m and an inquest was held at 9 a m The deceased a painter by trade had a drinking problem and his family lived at Laurens mills neighbors lament he was an unfortunate victim of drink.

Laurens S. C C. C. Wilson W. H. Dodson Wilson Bagwell Dodson Wilhas

Washtub Exercise for Women's Health Promoted in Kansas City

Mrs Viola Dale-Mc Murray, instructor at the Kansas City Woman's Athletic club, touts daily household chores like washing as practical physical culture. She argues such activities strengthen muscles and improve posture without requiring athleti c feats, urging all women to pursue healthier lifestyles beyond sedentary routines.

Kansas City Star Viola Dale-McMurray New Kansas City Woman's Athletic Club Mrs. McMurray Petticoat Lane Kansas City

Letter from North Carolina Promises Kidney Cure

A Warrenton reader recounts nearly six months of kidney illness and claims cure after using Stuart's Buchu and Juniper. Ad promotes the remedy for kidney trouble with testimonials and purchase details. A second snippet discusses weight loss myths and urges proper eating and exercise over quick fixes.

Warrenton N. C Stuart Buchu Juniper H. T. Macon Stuart Drug Manufacturing Co Atlanta

Stagecoach Robbery in Wyoming by One Highwayman

A single bandit stopped a Cody to Meeteetse stage near the Carbon County line, stealing an estimated $1500. Posse efforts emerge across Red Lodge Cody and Meeteetse, with doubtful capture chances due to rough country. The article notes possible ties to a Yellowstone Park robbery and details the bandit's described appearance and method.

Henela Yellowstone Park Cal Cowboy Mrs. McMurray

Leesburg Horse Show Opens Eighteenth Annual Exhibit

The Uppermville Colt and Horse Club hosted its eighteenth annual show at Grafton Hall in Leesburg Virginia starting August 26. The event features forty three classes with entries described as high quality and well filled, continuing through tomorrow.

Leesburg Upperville Colt and Horse Club Grafton Hall

G O P Hopeful In North Carolina Convention With Strong Fields

The Republican state convention in Charlotte drew a large crowd and strong enthusiasm as leaders expressed belief they can win this fall. Prospects include Taft for president and a competitive gubernatorial race against Democrat W. W. Kitchin. Names in contention include John W. Fries, C. Elwood Cox, and Cyrus Thompson, with Harry Skinner and Judge W. P. Bynum also mentioned.

Charlotte N. C North Carolina Taft W. W. Kitchin Govrnor John W. Fries Winston C. Elwood Cox High Point Cyrus Thompson Onslow Thompson Russell Jacksonville United States Harry Skinner W. P. Bynum Greensboro

Upper Peninsula Medical Society Opens Annual Meeting

The Upper Peninsula Medical Society began its annual meet in Marquette Michigan with a large attendance. Dr B F Phillips of Menominee delivered the annual address as welcoming talks and responses filled the opening session. The afternoon featured papers and discussions on professional topics and officers will be elected tomorrow.

Upper Peninsula Medics Marquette Mich The Upper Peninsula Medical Society B. F. Phillips Menominee

Banana Cream Dessert Recipe From Correspondent

A reader recommends a dessert using five ripe bananas rubbed with sugar. Fold in stiffly beaten cream and a ten cent Lemon Jell O dissolved in hot liquid with candied cherries, then serve with whipped cream or pudding sauce. Jell O is sold nationwide at ten cents per package.

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