Norvell Convicted Of Serious Crime In Richmond
In Augusta Georgia a jury quickly found Wm A Norvell guilty of assault and battery with intent to murder for crushing the skull of Jim Hudson a black hackman. The case arose after Norvell struck during a dispute over a mistress in a house with Lillie Wood. Evidence included two pieces of the hackman's skull. Judge Hammond delivered a strong charge and the jury returned a verdict of guilty after four minutes.
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Augusta
Richmond
Wm. A. Norvell
Hackman
Jim Hudson
Norvell
Lillie Wood
Hammond
After Divorce What Is Left for the Woman
A New York World contends divorce leaves uncertain prospects for the woman. It discusses social stigma and public scrutiny after separation, noting how society arms the man with career and wealth while the divorced woman faces ambiguous status, diminished privacy, and emotional strain.
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Marie A. Beacu Clarke
New York World
Water the natural remedy for rheumatism and kidney trouble
A public notice cites water as essential for health and critiques patent medicines. It shares a vegetable treatment involving Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with instructions to shake and take after meals and at night, plus drinking water. It adds a Nationwide Pure Food and Drug Law notice endorsing Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willy
Foley
Inessee
Truth Between Mother and Daughter in Matrimonial Truth
An essay on marriage and divorce explores truth between spouses and the emotional toll of second marriages. It argues men show less hypocrisy than assumed, while a divorced wife bears lingering memories and the impact of a flawed union on her life. The piece ends with old friends debating the fate of a “good girl” after verdict.
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Trousseau
Kinney and Bladder Pills Praised by Wisconsin Man
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin reports only four doses of Kinney and Bladder Pills, saying they did more than any previous medicine. The dealer notes DeWitt Kidney and Bladder Pills are sold by all druggists as a top remedy. Kodol is advertised as a natural digestant that digests what you eat and is easy to take.
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Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
DeWitt
All Drug
Judge Hammonds New Policy Sentences Two Women to Twenty Years
Augusta reports Judge Henry C. Hammond in a radical shift from punishing the crime to punishing the criminal. He sentences two women who robbed a farmer of $15 to twenty years at the state penitentiary, arguing society must be protected from habitual offenders. The judge cites their life histories and the need to remove dangerous elements from society. He defends the harsh sentence as a record example of his theory. A later paragraph touts Kodol as a digestive aid, trailing the text with drugstore remarks.
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Augusta
Henry C. Hammond
Superior Court of the
Augusta Circuit
Hammond
Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Gentle Prompt Relief
Kennedy's cough syrup acts gently yet promptly on the bowels while soothing throat and lung irritation to stop coughing. Sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
What to Do When Bilious Health Ad
When bilious the right action is a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They cleanse the stomach regulate the liver and bowels. Price 25 cents Samples free at H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smits Can ning B. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga
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Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smits Feene
Amusing Missouri Politician Bites on American Plan
A Kansas City hotel tale from Harper's Weekly recounts a Missouri rural politician charged for a day’s board yet insisting the American plan covers meals only until 9 PM. He orders everything after learning dinner still on, arguing he already paid, while the waiter clarifies the European plan cafe. The humorous misreading ends with the check for 5.25 dollars and a quip about dining rooms.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Harper's Weekly
Not Born There In A Connecticut Visit
A Washington man traveling for business with ties to New York went to Connecticut and encountered an elderly man he believed could answer questions about his birthplace. The conversation revealed the native had not lived nearby and stated he was born two miles away.
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Washington
New York
Connecticut
The
Sunday Magazine
Washingtonian
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Colds Ad
Advertising claim for Foley's Honey and Tar cure for coughs and colds. States it is a laxative and guarantees relief. Mentions genuine version in a yellow package and sale by all druggists.
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Foley
Local Fraternal Lodge Meetings and Officers Listed
St Elmo Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Mondays at 3 in Castle Hall Maz Joseph building corner Clayton and Wall. Keystone Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons meets every third Tuesday at 8 in Max Joseph building lodge room. J R Trussell H P G E Stone Sec Meets Wednesdays at 8:30 in lodge quarters Broad and Lumpkin. Soquee Tribe No 54 I O R M meets Wednesdays at 8 in Knights of Pythias Hall. Glenn Lodge No 75 I C O F meets Tuesdays at 8 in Carlton building Jackson street. W G Waters N G G A Boone Rec Bec
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Mt. Vernon
Mount Vernon Lodge
A. M
Masonic Hall
Max Joseph
Clayton Street
H. R. Palmer
W. M
Ab.harper
St. Elmo Lodge
K. of P
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Maz Joseph
Clayton and
Wall Streets
Keystone
Royal Arch Masons
J. R. Trussell
H. P. G. E. Stone
Lodge Quarters
Broad and
Lumpkin Streets
E. Brancroft
Geo. H. Palmer
Soquee Tribe
A. H. Tuck
J. G. Trussell
R. Glenn Lodge
Lodge
Carlton Building
Jackson Street
W. G. Waters
N. G
G. A. Boone
Rec
Bec
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TI. R. Crane & CO
Athens Business School
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Foundry St
T, Anderson
Stabsard Air Line
Eastwarag
Bookhamer
Gentral
Georgia
Athens
Macon
Sanaizon
Georgia Railroad
Royal
J. R. Brantly
C. C. T. H. Nickerson
K. of
Athens Ice & Coal Co
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