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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1907
Page
2
Harvey Loden nine year old son of F C Loden and grandson of Judge F M Loden of Gainesville was mauled by a bulldog owned by Tate Walker former Western Union manager in Athens. The leg required over twenty stitches and the lad remains in serious danger with possible lifelong injury though the dog was not rabid and was shot.
Due to a large accumulation of packages the express company will make regular deliveries today and keep the office open all day. Agent Merriwether and assistants worked late receiving and despatching parcels, and the public is asked to wrap and address packages properly to aid swift processing.
Athens dispensary sales yesterday totalled 35102.75 dollars, far exceeding the previous peak of about 3400 dollars. The crowd packed the building as tickets moved liquor to purchasers, with many buying up to the legal limit. Commissioners plan to maintain stock through December 31 before final closure.
An advertisement urges use of DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills for weak back inflammation of the bladder backache and weak kidneys sold by all druggists.
Dr. A C Holliday, away when the verdict came, agreed to bow to the court’s decision and settle for the jury awarded amount of five hundred dollars plus costs. Bailey and his attorneys Judge Strickland and Col. Smith moved to dismiss the assault case, and Judge Cobb dismissed it as requested. The two men shook hands as the matter closed.
The Marton Brothers on Clayton street announce a drawing for a handsome phonograph. Tickets will be distributed and the winner chosen from a sealed receptacle. The firm, known for harness and shoe repairs, has built a strong Athens trade. Matinee Christmas Day at 3:30.
Clarke county rural schools will lose the dispensary profits as their main revenue source, about fifteen thousand dollars, enabling nearly two years of operation. Tax measures will be pursued to raise ongoing support, while funds on hand cushion the transition to new revenue after the dispensary closes.
A brick was hurled through a passenger coach window of the Gainesville Midland train near Gainesville causing shards to scatter just as it passed Athens. Mrs. Charles L. Newton of Candler and her baby narrowly avoided injury. Newton is Hall County surveyor’s wife.
Mrs E C McEvoy and Miss Louise McEvoy are spending a few days in Elberton with friends, enjoying the visit and social gatherings.
Local business leaders with military training spearhead a push to organize a new military company in Athens. They plan to share Clarke Rifles’ hall, doubling local military presence without extra cost and boosting community interest in military affairs. The Banner supports establishing two capable companies in the near term.
Two prominent Hall County women, Mrs J J Roberts and Mrs Major Hawkins, died within days of each other from yellow jaundice after giving birth. Both newborns died within a day or two, and both mothers subsequently perished from jaundice.
An early 20th century advertisement promises Dr King’s New Life Pills to end a dangerous stagnation of liver and bowels. It claims guaranteed satisfaction with money back and lists W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores as sellers for 25 cents.
Mt Vernon Lodge will celebrate St. John's Night December 27 at the lodge rooms in the city. Dr. I Koplowitz will deliver a lecture on Sonic Symbolism described as excellent and instructive. DeWitt's Little Early Risers Pills are sold by all druggists.
Talk grows of Henry Hancock of Winterville running for sheriff with Dearing Hill of this city as his deputy as supporters urge both to enter the race. Both men are well known in the county and their friends press for a contest.
Robert O Burke of Elnora New York writes that after using Foley's Kidney Cure he slept less than twelve nights and avoids dropsy and vision problems. He states one 50 cent bottle helped and three bottles cured all symptoms of Brights disease. Sold by all druggists.
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