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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
8
Store invites shoppers to solve Christmas buying needs with extended hours until 10 PM. Michael's promotes a broad selection and convenient evening access for holiday purchases.
Brussels, Dec 17 Leopold II king of the Belgians died at 2 35 this morning after a sudden collapse despite improving bulletins. He was born April 9 1837 and died with his son Prince Albert arriving shortly after. The crown passes to Albert, his nephew, as no direct heir remained. Leopold II married Archduchess Henrietta and had three daughters, Clementine Louise and Stephanie.
Albany Ga December 17 at Rocky Lake near Camilla Emerson Collins 17 son of Mr and Mrs L A Collins was instantly killed by an accidental discharge of his shotgun while hunting with a boy companion He attempted to take the weapon from the rear of the buggy when the blast entered his abdomen He died before his parents could reach him and he was from a prominent Mitchell county family.
In Montgomery on December 17 the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that a man may own and store liquor where he pleases, and as much as he pleases if acquired legally. The decision labels liquors as legitimate property. Application for rehearing was denied.
Warns against mercury in catarrh remedies and recommends Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney Co Toledo. Internal use claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Advertisement notes genuine product and price per bottle. Includes mention of Hall's Family Pills for constipation and Druggist selling location.
The Elberton Star reports Congressman Bill Howard is seriously ill at his Lexington home with lagrippe. A popular Georgia figure and long time member of the U.S. Congress, his illness kept him from attending the new session’s opening. The paper wishes his swift return to health and his seat after the holidays.
Epping, secretary and treasurer of the Columbus Waterworks, a leading Columbus figure, shot himself at his Rosehill home in the morning. His body lay undiscovered until 3:30 pm, with doctors saying he had been dead for hours. No motive or cause was given for the tragedy.
Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Ind reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint. After six weeks bedridden and eight physicians failing, Dr Detchons Relief for Rheumatism gave immediate relief and she could walk in three days. Sold by L P Canning Crurgist at Clayton and Jackson Streets.
At a prayer meeting at 523 and 1/2 Decatur Street Charles E. Woodruff associate editor of The Insurance Herald was attacked and beaten by W. Holland superintendent of the Christian Helpers League. Woodruff had a deep cut under the eye and reported to police asking for Holland’s arrest. Officers searched the league rooms but Holland had vanished and the man in charge refused to discuss the matter.
The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society opens a three days convention in Indianapolis with speakers Rev. C. T. Russell of Brooklyn Tabernacle, A. M. Saphore of New York, and Ernest D. Sexton of Los Angeles.
A sprained ankle will usually disable a person for three or four weeks due to improper treatment. Applying Chamberlain's Liniment may cure in three or four days. The liniment is described as a remarkable preparation and is sold by AlleDalers.
Davison Nichols Co presents a Christmas bulletin with vast stock including blankets comforts quilts towels sheets rugs lace curtains window shades and mats plus linoleum and screens. Special electric lamps show cases silver and brass ware and a large display of holiday gifts. Cloak and dress bargains seven days left with entire line at half price and all suits at cost. Also hats handkerchiefs gloves hosiery jewelry veiling and luggage at reduced prices.
Macon Ga December 17 A young white robber Charles Holmes escaped during jail renovations by hiding atop a cell until guards locked others in. He slipped to the 20 foot wall and fled after entering J T Minor's residence on New Street and stealing an overcoat. Deputies swarmed the area but Holmes remains at large.
Many persons suffer a persistent cough after an influenza attack and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is advertised as a prompt cure. The notice urges early use to prevent the cough from becoming troublesome and indicates sale through AN Dealers.
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