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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
5
A plain sealed envelope offer promises a self cure for men suffering nervous weakness, memory issues, and fatigue from excesses and depravity. The ad targets men with claims of natural power restoration and personal health improvement.
The commander of the battleship Ohio reports a five inch stick of dynamite found in coal loaded from Fortuna at Port of Spain Trinidad. Fortuna supplied New River coal from Berwindwhite Coal Mining Co Newport News Va. This is the second such discovery in US warship coal prompting earlier orders to inspect coal before loading.
The coming months bring risk to rheumatism kidney and bladder troubles and catarrh. A simple home prescription using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Kar yon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla is advised to cleanse kidneys relieve symptoms and prevent attacks. Shake and take in teaspoonful doses after meals and at bedtime for ongoing relief and potential yearly prevention.
Augusta Ga February 4 The adjourned session of the November Federal court was opened in Augusta yesterday morning by Judge Emory Speer. Assistant U S Attorney Ackerman and R E Storrs with marshals attended, joined by Referee in bankruptcy W C Lane at Valdosta. The morning was used to arrange the civil docket and at 10:30 the grand jury was charged. Several railroad and corporate civil cases are set for trial.
Magistrate E T Bennett in Augusta ruled in favor of Nixon Grocery Co against the New York Central and Hudson River Railway Co for 33 50. An attachment on a freight car of the railway system was levied with sale of the car scheduled for the first Monday in March at public Kennedy's.
In Augusta, Frank Lingham, living in a Broad street boarding house, meets his long lost twin brother William after a stranger staying there notices a striking resemblance. Both men, from Illinois originally, had not seen each other for seven years and found each other by pure coincidence in the same boarding house.
The court ruled that the Sherman Anti Trust Act applies to labor union boycotts affecting interstate trade. Lawsuit by Lawlor v Loewe involved Danbury Connecticut hat maker and Hatters Union. The decision, announced by Chief Justice Fuller, sets triple damages for proven losses. No dissenting opinions.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, asserting it treats the constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces and offering a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. It urges readers to order testimonials and a list of local agents.
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch-Hazel Salve advertised as excellent for piles and sold by all druggists. The copy emphasizes its effectiveness and broad availability through local druggists.
William J. Bryan to address Southern Methodist Laymen in Chattanooga in April. Maine Democrats set July 15 for gubernatorial and auditor nominees. Delegates to the national convention to be chosen at district meetings. A. B. Darragh of Michigan’s Eleventh district will not seek re election. William R. Smith of Texas Sixteenth district noted for largest district. Jeff Davis plans a heavy Arkansas tour for W. F. Kirby’s gubernatorial bid starting February 17 through March. Maine’s big four Taft figures include EP Ricker John F Hill Charles J Dunn and Fred J Allen. Champ Clark’s varied careers noted. Winston Churchill and Gen Frank S Streeter back Taft in New Hampshire. Dorsey W Shackelford, Missouri Eighth, successor to Bland, once denounced Cannon as enthroned despot. Jared Y Sanders Louisiana lieutenant governor, native of Louisiana, former printer and editor. La Grippe and Pneumonia. Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised as cure in yellow package.
Clifford Walker announces his candidacy for Solicitor General of the Western Circuit covering Gwinnett Walton Jackson Clarke Oconee Banks and Franklin counties subject to the Democratic State Executive Committee. He appeals for support from voters in the circuit. Monroe Georgia February 19.
A candidate proclaims his run for solicitor general of the Western Circuit covering Gwinnett Walton Jackson Oconee Clarke Banks and Franklin counties on the Macon democratic platform subject to the 1908 democratic primary asking for fellow citizens' support.
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