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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1908

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Grandparents Awarded Custody of Daisy Mae Eaves

Judge Charles H. Brand rules in Eaves vs Fears that the paternal grandparents gain custody of four year old Daisy Mae Eaves. The ruling says the father released custody through a contract-like understanding, and the grandparents' care and devotion justify the decision. The father will appeal to the supreme court.

Brand Eaves Vs. Fears J. P. Fears Supreme Court Charles H. Brand Daisy Mae Eaves Danny Mae Frank Eaves Atlanta Mts. Cobb & Erwin Col. H Miller Richards McHan

City to test validation of seventy five thousand education bonds

Judge Ciarles H Brand opens hearings on validating an authorized 75000 bond issue for city educational projects. Objections are anticipated with H C Tuck representing challengers. Regardless of result, case likely goes to the supreme court delaying school construction and possibly necessitating a new election.

Ciarles H. Brand Hon H. C. Tuck Thom Brand Supreme Court

The Ham Tree Tonight at Colonial Theater

McIntyre and Heath bring their negro character humor to the Colonial in The Ham Tree a Klaw and Erlanger musical. With music by Jean Schwartz it's staged in three nets four scenes and features a strong supporting cast including Towler Cordan Gold and Fisher. Adelaide Thurston appears Monday in The Girl From Out Yonder dressed as a boy in a Gloucester fisherman costume.

McIntyre Heath Klaw and Erlanger New York Theatre Philadelphia Boston San Francisco New York George W. Hobart John Hen William Jerome Jean Schwartz McIntyre and Heath Jeane Towler Carolyn Cordan Belle Gold Alfred Fisher Marion N. C Dover Del Miss Thurston Sou'wester Gloucester

Bound Over in Prohibition Case Against A iard

Bound over to city court on a prohibition charge as the mayor found sufficient evidence to proceed to the state courts. The defendant Pinkhard is held on a hundred dollar bond with trial set before Judge Cobb, and counsel plan to appeal to the Supreme Court if the verdict is unfavorable. Col. T. Fr. Green represents Pinkhard. City Attorney H. S. West represents the city.

A.iard Im. Pies Cobb Supreme Court Pinkhard Col. T. Fr. Green H. S. West

Williamson's Menu Goods Today

Williamson's menu lists Fancy Oranges Grapefruit and Tangerines Extra Fine Tomatoes celery lettuce and bell pepper Bananas apples pecans walnuts almonds Matinee Figs Evaporated Apples and Mince Meat Buckwheat Flour and Maple and South Georgia Cane Syrup shipmen for fine Salsify just received.

South Georgia

Weatherly & Son takes over Freeman & Co

Public notice records Freeman & Co changing firm name to Weatherly & Son owned by W. H. Weatherly and his son. Separate court entry orders custody access for a child, urging continued parental affection. A separate sanitary notice warns residents to haul trash to Seymour Elder on Peters Street to avoid violations of city sanitation rules.

Freeman & Company Freeman & Co Weatherly & Son W. H. Weatherly Seymour Elder Peters + street J. H. Booth

Knights of Pythias set sermon across state services

Supreme Chancellor directs nationwide observance with Pythians praising in church. In this city Pythians attend Episcopal church at eleven tomorrow morning. Rector Troy Seattie, a Knight, will deliver the sermon to members, with St Elmo Lodge gathering at the county courthouse before proceeding to Manuel Church for the service.

PGP Ves Emer Instruc Sas Eder Knights of Pythias United States Episcopal Church Nev Troy Seatty Chit Church Avue Pythas St Elno Lodge Haieyast County Court House Hmmanuel Church

Table d Hote Dinner at Red and Black Cafe

On Saturday February 15 1908 the Red and Black Cafe offers a table d hote dinner from 12 30 to 3 pm featuring Vegetable Soup Prime Ribs of Roast Beef Roast Turkey Cranberry Sauce Steamed Rice Hash Brown Potatoes Candy Yams Stewed Corn Chow Chow Sponge Cake With Sauce Tea Milk Coffee

Wanted Salesman for Southern States line

Several young men of neat appearance to work Southern States with a strong line of Specialties and staple goods. City and Suburbs positions available. Good money possible. No boozers. Apply to J. G. Eberhardt, Sales Manager, H. C. Eping Company, Clayton Street.

J. G. Eberhardt H. C. Eping Company Clayton Street

Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy Free Trial Mail Offer

If you have catarrh, rid yourself of this disease. Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin offers a free trial box. A simple test will reveal the catarrh truth. Write today and stop suffering. H R Palmer & Sons endorse the mail campaign.

Death of Leon Few in Madison Georgia

Leon Few, once a noted Athens youth and longtime Madison resident, died at his Madison home after illness. He had recent surgery in Atlanta. initial recovery seemed hopeful but death followed. He was a popular figure in Athens, brother to Miss Ythet Few and half-brother to Earnest H. Youngkin of Athens.

Leon Few Athens Madison Ga Few Atlanta Ythet Few Earnest H. Youngkin

Knights of Pythias district convention set for Feb 19

The Oglethorpe Echo notes the district Knights of Pythias convention will be held February 19 in Athens with delegates from 27 lodges from Dahloon ga to Greensboro. Lexington Lodge will send five voting delegates alongside Chancelor Commander Paul Brown and Knight Clint Wheeless who plan to attend. St Elmo Lodge Athens will host and inspire renewed zeal for Pythianism.

Knights of Pythias The Oglethorpe Echo Lexington Lodge Athens St. Elmo Lodge Commerce Dahlonega Greensboro Paul Brown Clint Wheeless Lexington

Capt J H Rucker Out After Severe Illness

Capt J H Rucker was out yesterday after more than a week of illness. Ten days earlier a bale of cotton fell on his hip at his gin mill, bruising him and straining muscles, forcing several days of bed rest. He is improving steadily and hopes for full recovery.

J. H.rucker J. H. Rucker Capt. Rucker Nat

Foley's Honey and Tar for La Grippe Coughs

Warns against counterfeit remedies and urges purchase of the genuine yellow package. Claims cures la grippe coughs and prevents pneumonia with Foley's Honey and Tar. distributed for sale by all druggists.

Foley

Habeas corpus case of Henry Foster before Judge Brand

Henry Foster, in the city prison, seeks liberty via habeas corpus after a prior six month street gang sentence and a $200 fine. He was released, rearrested to serve remaining fine, then arrested again while away from Athens. His attorney obtained the writ. today hearing advances to the Supreme Court as a test case.

Henry Foster Brand Foster Athens McKie Supreme Court

Tech Has Broken All 16 Records at Georgia Tech

Atlanta Ga February 14 President K G Matheson of the Georgia School of Technology announced the spring term opened February 10 and 56 students enrolled setting a new high water mark for attendance. The school now ranks with leading southern institutions in enrollment.

Atlanta K. G. Matheson Georgia School of Technology Georgia I School of Technology

Augusta Baseball Club Outlines 1910 Season Policy

Augusta Georgia February meeting of the Augusta Baseball Club board clarifies year long policy. Dexter to have full charge of players, Robert E. Carroll to manage club business under the board. The club will strictly follow the league salary limit and ensure other teams adhere to it, reinforcing collective league discipline.

Augusta Augusta Baseball Club Dexter Robert E. Carroll

Suspicious Negro Arrested in Augusta

Augusta Ga February 14 a negro giving his name as Elbert Blocker has been arrested and is held here for identification by South Carolina authorities. He answers the description of one Richard Beatty wanted at Hester S C for murder.

Augusta Elbert Blocker South Carolina Richard Beatty Hester S. C

What to Do When Bilious

The right action is Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels. Try it. Price 25 cents. Free samples at H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens, Ga

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C. H Brand Dorsey Pinkard Williamson's H. Brand Judge Superior Courts Western Circuit Pythians Mr. Beatty MR. Leon Few Madison Pythias TECH
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