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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
8
Short notes list Our Drug Company with three pharmacists and delivery, Virginia Cabbage plants and fruits at Williamson's and Whitehead's, fresh eggs and chickens, pecan nursery offers select trees, free eye exams at Athens Optical, various groceries and meals at Williamson's and Red and Black Cafe, Bartlett street rental ads, and train schedule note reflecting local notices.
Historical notice lists various Georgia Railroad and Seaboard lines with mixed trains and regular passenger services. It shows departure and arrival times, weekdays and Sundays schedules, and indicates agent Hoke. Central of Georgia and Southern lines appear with multiple daily slots and train numbers such as No 212 No 240 No 262 No 217 No 261 No 237.
A frustrated Millionaire orders immediate vehicle retrieval after learning multiple cars remain in the repair shop. The exchange reveals surprise at Heart overstocked with options.
Lodge directory lists Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M meets every second Thursday at Masonic Hall Clayton Street St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Monday at 3 in Castle Hall Clayton and Wall Streets Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Mason meets third Tuesday at 8 in Max Joseph building Soquee Tribe No 541 O R meets at Knights of Pythias Hall Wednesdays at 8 30 Glenn Lodge No 75 I O of O F meets Tuesday nights at 6 in Carlton building Jackson Street W G Waters and A Boone Rec Sec notes readers invited to attend all listed lodges and chapters.
The hotel venue will host the meeting to fix the date of the democratic primary and convention. A. L. Miller of Macon will preside with a large committee turnout expected. With a presidential year, delegates at large to the national Denver convention are to be chosen and two conventions avoided. State house officer contests are few. primary likely in late May or early June, with the following convention about two to three weeks later in mid June.
A fevered warning on la grippe coughs notes they can lead to pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and strengthens lungs, reducing risk. The genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
The Mitchell trial opened this morning over the Sloope killing. Eleven farmers and one carpenter form the jury. Six witnesses testified about the shooting. Stoope’s bloodied coat and trousers were shown as his widow cried. Mitchell’s wife and four children attended, weeping as testimony was read. The court warned counsel against talking to witnesses, predicting completion by noon Thursday. The crowded courtroom shows strong local interest.
An advertisement proclaims Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism and Neuralgia cures in 1 to 3 days. It urges the remedy removes the cause and the disease disappears after the first dose. Priced 75 cents and one dollar, sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons, druggists.
A brief story from Prince Serge Urusov’s Memoirs recounts a Russian governor’s aide in Ismail who witnessed a Jewish criminal’s execution. The condemned man initially hung but revived before death. The officials hastily buried him to prevent further suffering.
Raleigh reports H B Bigham, Seaboard soliciting agent, believed somnambulist. He fell from a moving train near Cary N C after a head on collision with a Southern line engine. Found partially dressed, it is thought he walked off in his sleep and was struck on adjacent tracks.
A called communication of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 22 F and A M meets this evening at eight at the Masonic hall. Work in the M M Degree with refreshments after. All qualified brethren are invited. B Harper, Secy.
At a University Athletic Association meeting Fonville McWhorter was named president and George Swift chosen as vice president. Students pledged support for athletic programs including finances. No action taken on playing Tech this year. Schedules show no games between the two colleges yet.
A neat handy laundry list form offered by McCaw Manufacturing Company of Macon Georgia. Advertised as useful all year and available free upon request by sending a postal card.
Yesterday the Red and Black announced its new editorial team for the college publication. Editor in Chief is J. S. Bussey, Associate Editor Y. B. Smith, Athletic Editor J. B. Harris, Lead Editor E. Y. Brown, Business Manager Julius Scott, Assistant Business Manager J. H. Porter.
Rome Ga February 5. The verdict in the Strange case was voluntary manslaughter and Judge Wright imposed a fifteen year sentence. The sealed verdict was returned after six hours of deliberation late last night. Jack Strange shot fellow Southern railroad employee Blake Patterson over a girl November 16.
Madigan Ga. February 5 R H Bearden buried with Masonic honors after dying Sunday night. He is the third Bearden brother to die in the past year. Survived by two wives and three daughters.
The regular monthly vestry meeting will be held at the rectory this evening at eight o'clock. Troy Beatty, Rector.
If you suffer catarrh, request a free trial box of Dr Shoep's Catarrh Remedy sent by mail. Send your request to Racine Wis for a simple at home test to reveal catarrh truth. Write today to end suffering as H. R. Palmer & Co. promotes this offer.
Summary contains scattered notes from Leslie's Weekly about the Congo Free State excerpt describing territory and railway prospects, plus a Georgia Chautauqua tale with a steam merry go round in town. Also an ad for McCaw Laundry Lists from Macon Georgia offers.
The Detroit Free Press recalls Maj. Marie Charles Ferdinand Esterhazy the Dreyfus affair figure now living in England in exile at about sixty. His lone English life includes a French girl and occasional translation work as diplomats show pity. The piece argues traitors pay lifelong sorrow and highlights Esterhazy as a tool of authority and prejudice.
Quips drift between Mrs Murphy and Mr Ryly about Denny’s return home from a sentence. The exchange notes he served four years, received three for good behavior, and turns on domestic comfort in a light, clipped tone.
A fragmentary dialogue shows social banter about beauty and labor with a bygone dialect. The characters discuss burning, washing, and pride in feminine work in a Moonshine theater aside.
A real estate list advertises many houses for sale with 5 to 10 rooms across Nacoochee Avenue Baxter Street Barber Street Jackson Street Lumpkin Street Hancock Avenue Pulaski Street Pope Street Wray Street College Avenue Seminale Avenue and other streets. The note promises lower prices than years past and invites visits to the office for face to face talks.
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