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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
5
In Atlanta on February 5 the Georgia division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Wirz monument committee plan a 10 o’clock meeting in the Grand building Women’s Club room to consider modifying the inscription on the Wirz monument. The outcome is awaited with interest.
George Moore of As a remedy for a colds and healer of weak sore lungs and for preventing pneumonia New Discovery is supreme, 50¢ and $1.00 at W J Smith Bro H R Paulmer Sons druggists. Trial bottle free.
Thirty eight indictments were returned by a special grand jury in Cullman Alabama for violations of state prohibition laws. Judge Speake instructed jurors to ignore Probate Judge Burke's licenses and proceed as if no licenses existed. Seven saloons remained open that night, with more indictments expected tomorrow.
Mrs. E. D. Charles of Harbor Maine calls Electric Bitters a neighborhood favorite. It provides quick relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney issues malnutrition nervous debility and general weakness and acts as a blood purifier. Sold with guarantee at local drug stores for 50 cents. DeWitt's Salve for piles also advertised by druggists.
In Augusta on February 5, C. J. Atkinson was elected to a fourth consecutive term as president of the Augusta Typographical Union. The group discussed keeping local job printing at home and drafted plans for a Union Printers Temple in Augusta, noting the union's flourishing condition.
In Augusta Georgia Judge W F Eve ruled in two cases under the new state prohibition law. In the Allen Elliott case a wagon warehouse is a public place making liquor there subject to the law with sentence due tomorrow. In the Furey case liquors kept in a shed connected to a former bar used domestically are not a public place, but selling from such a place or keeping it to induce trade can incur liability.
Captain K. R. Foster declares candidacy to succeed Hon. Thomas Eason on the Georgia prison commission subject to the Democratic primary. He cites four years as superintendent of the state prison farm and pledges to work hard if elected. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are advertised in the notice.
Delegates flock to St Augustine as Florida Republicans convene to choose state delegates for the national convention in Chicago. Contested delegates will emerge from several counties due to a split between white office-holding and black factions, with Taft and Foraker supporters leading rival camps.
Athens resident H. C. Hanson describes years of backache and kidney issues cured in 48 hours by Dean's Kidney Pills. Ad claims widespread local testimonials and urges readers to purchase from H. R. Palmer & Son and other dealers with Foster Milburn sale agents.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a clash between art and judgment as a one night Hamlet performance draws strong reactions. The brief column frames the event as a test of taste and public taste versus artistic expression.
Vienna reports Baroness von Schwitzer, once famed for beauty and wealth, killed herself after years of dwindling looks. She was daughter of a Romanian shopkeeper, widow of Count Takewitch, later married to Baron von Schwitzer, leaving over 5 million dollars.
Preparations are finished for the Augusta Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Albion Hotel honoring Col. Dan Kingmann of Savannah. The event aims to show backing for developing the Savannah river channel with toasts from Augustan leaders and a visit by John A. Fox of the National Rivers and Harbor Congress.
A Manilla New York carpenter testifies Bucklen’s Arnica Salve has saved him from many sufferings and dollars by healing severe cuts burns and various skin ailments. The ad notes it treats burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles and lists W J Smith Bro H R Palmer & Sons as druggists offering it for 26 cents.
Tampa opens the Florida state fair with flags and bunting as Governor Broward and exhibition president Brown laud a strong display of Florida agriculture horticulture stock raising and education from more than twenty counties. The fair features an immigration conference with Southern delegates and ambassadors, plus eight days of wrestling boating and athletic events.
Savannah Ga February 5 Congressmen C G Edwards of the first district announces his candidacy for re election noting heavy request to run again He says if he fails to accomplish anything in a second term he will quit The field includes W W Sheppard Chatham E K Dwyer street Screven William Clifton McIntosh and J Randolph Anderson Chatham may also run
Federal court reconvened in Augusta on February 5 with Judge Emory Speer presiding. The grand jury was organized with George R. Stearns as foreman and William M. Benton as secretary. Judge Speer's charge drew comment as several civil cases including bankruptcy matters were disposed of.
Preventics tablets offer a safe no quinine or laxative remedy to lessen colds and feverish illness. Early use may prevent pneumonia and is suggested for children as well. Available in a large box of 48 tablets for 25 cents and vest pocket boxes for 5 cents from H. R. Palmer & Sons.
Jackson Mississippi February 5 Governor Noel sent a message to both houses of the legislature urging tighter controls on deadly weapons including ownership and sale and recommending laws to prohibit futures speculation close bucket shops ban saloons and submit a constitutional prohibition amendment to the people
An ad promotes Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy for chronic constipation, stating it aids digestion, stimulates the liver and bowels, and restores natural action. It promises quick relief and pleasant taste with no nausea and warns against substitutes. Sold by druggists.
A Springfield dispatch reports Rev. M. G. Whitaker an English estate crook has been arrested and jailed. Augusta residents with Whitaker connections say he approached Parker and Whitaker relatives months ago, obtaining about $10 each. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup advertised, claimed to soothe throat and lungs.
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