Skirted Bandit Robs Auto Near Torryington
A smartly dressed woman of 25 or older, described as a “trifle short hungry tired and homeless,” held up a car near Torryington Connecticut at dusk and demanded a ten spot. She escaped on a Mexican saddle after taking 8.50 in cash, while the car owners Charles F. Bennington and George Abrams from the Bronx watched.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Natty College Toys
Torryington
Conn
Fluffy Raffles
Charles F. Bennington
George Abrams
Puzzle Quip Sparks Riddle in London Globe
A London Globe snippet quips a riddle about portioning hair and noting an odd strand. The brief puzzle line presents a light, witty exchange, hinting at wordplay and domestic whimsy.
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London Globe
Danger in Asking Advice Cautions Cough Remedies
Public health notice warns against taking unknown preparations for coughs or colds. It touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a genuine remedy in a yellow package and cautions against substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Odd Fellows in Elberton
Athens delegation led by Grand Patriarch C W Parr attended the Elberton Encampment meeting to aid in initiating twenty applicants. District Deputy R L Bramblett and members A C Bishop G C Thomas C T Hutchins A J Watson and Fred Fox joined, praised for advancing encampment enthusiasm statewide after organizing a Monroe, Ga. encampment.
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Athens
Odd Fellows
Elberton
C. W. Parr
Georgia
R. L. Bramblett
A. C. Bishop
G. C. Thomas
C. T. Hutchins
A. J. Watson
Fred Fox
Parr
Bramblett
Monroe
Short Notes of Interest at Our Drug Company
Our Drug Company offers prescription filling with three qualified pharmacists and pure drugs. Complete line of druggists sundries and smokers materials with prompt delivery. Also advertised 1.2 horsepower motor for sale and a mare reward notice.
Thalians Rehearse The Barrister at the Colonial
The Thalians staged a splendid rehearsal of The Barrister last night at the Colonial. The performance is expected to rank with the best amateur productions in Athens. Seats are on sale at Palmer's drug store with brisk demand and many theatre parties securing seats. Schools will reserve a large block of seats.
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Thalian
Thalians
Colonial
Athens
Palmer's Drug Store
Work Progressing on Removal of Washington Street School
Workers continue tearing the Washington Street school building. The walls reach the first story, soon to be demolished. By January 1, the project should be in the hands of the local residents.
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Washton Street
How Diphtheria Is Contracted and Cures Sold
Explains that a cold can leave a child susceptible to diphtheria and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure for the cold and a reduced risk of germ diseases. Lists Athens Georgia retailers Warren J. Smith & Bro. H. R. Palmer & Sons L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co.
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Chamberlain
Warren J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
E. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Athens
Masked Balls Stir The Social Season In Houston
The Houston Post notes a woman who eagerly anticipates the social season and delights in masked balls. Her style and beauty are praised as the mask enhances her look.
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Houston Post
Public Speaker Interrupted by Coughs Promoted Remedy
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughing and colds, prevents pneumonia and consumption, and contains no opiates. Labeled as genuine in a yellow package, it is sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Government Cotton Report Triggers Market Slump
The government cotton report yesterday estimated over eleven million six hundred thousand bales for this year’s crop and caused a fifty point drop in the price of cotton. Local markets fell about a quarter of a cent per pound, though traders expect a rebound to previous levels.
Negro's trial postponed in Atlanta murder case
In Atlanta, Andrew Johnson known as Blick Sport faced repeated delays in the murdered policeman J A Manier case. The Superior court postponed hearings to 9 am Thursday after three witnesses, including Wilbur Church and Mac Williams, could not be located. Johnson testified he was intoxicated and that Manier and he struggled for a revolver before it fired.
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Atlanta
Andrew Johnson
Blick Sport
J. A. Manier
Superior Court
B. W. R. Hammond
J.C. Man
Roan
Hammond
Wilbur Church
Johnson
Newnan
Church
Mac Williams
Williams
Hammon
Manier
Cooper Kills Self In Bartow County
Cartersville Georgia December 10 Eugene Cooper son of the late Mark A Cooper founder of the Etowah iron works near Cartersville shot himself in the garden at Cass while staying with C B Cox family He was about seventy years old and had been a familiar figure for fifty years Mental aberration due to ill health is given as the cause His father founded rolling mills foundry and machine shops along the Etowah river operated by water power.
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Cartersville
Eugene Cooper
Mark A. Cooper
Etowah
C. 8
Cox
Cass
Forties
Etowah River
Angels Bring Baby Brother After Quiet Night
A dialogue from the Chicago News shows Besie-Mamma asking if angels carried her baby brother and Mamma replying yes, with Bessie noting the angels must have been patient to listen to his cries.
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Bessie
Chicago News
Higher criticism misused as hasty remark by Mr. Tucker
Quote notes Tommy Paw and Mr. Tucker from Chicago Tribune. Tucker calls higher criticism a hasty remark by a man who cannot secure a lower berth.
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Tommy Paw
Mr. Tucker
Chicago Tribune
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John B. Stetson
W. L. Douglas
L. Morris
Jackson Sts
Athens, Georgia
Opynght
Romeos and Juliets
Lanier Footwear Co
Dennison’s
Bronx
ODD Fellows IN
Elberton Lodge
P.O
Parna Violets
Bob Tail
H. C. Conway
The
Bears
Cooper
Self
Bartow County
L. B
Globe
Sol
J. Boley
W.teches
Wm. Thompson
New York
C. A. Scudder, Jeweler
Athens, Ga
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