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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
3
The Augusta society page highlights weddings and visits of prominent families. Guests include Miss Sadie Nolan from Atlanta, Miss Alma and Miss Bernice Cox, Mrs. Charles H. Hill arriving, and many other relatives and friends visiting for commencement. The piece notes campus happenings, guests at the University, and social rounds across families like the Nolans, Griffiths, and Phinizys.
The notice highlights Dr Mason a careful dentist on College Avenue delivering top quality dental care The piece emphasizes his meticulous approach and reliable results for patients seeking thorough treatment and attention to detail
For the fourth time in recent months Miss Lollie Smith, principal of Muscogee Elementary School at the Normal, received a letter from the Dean of the Elementary School at the University of Chicago offering an important faculty position. She declined the higher pay to remain at the Normal, believing she could do more effective work there.
John Harper received a temporary reprieve from Governor Smith until August to allow attorney Samuel D. Hewlett to file an extraordinary motion for a new trial in Murray Superior Court. The motion cites newly discovered evidence and both Harper and Hewlett express confidence.
Advertisement for a touring car for rent with a careful chauffeur. Rates described as reasonable. Prompt telephone contact offered at number 351.
In Sioux Falls the supreme court heard the appeal of Mrs Emma Kaufmann convicted of killing 16 year old servant Agnes Poireis. The case dates to 1906 when the girl died after severe beatings at the Kaufmann home and a trial defense of insanity led to a prison sentence. The appeal followed a denied new trial and a heavy bond release. decision may take months.
Wilburton Oklahoma June 11 Two prominent citizens die and a woman escapes as R H Johnson a black man last seen in September after killing Deputy City Marshal Oliver Swan reappears. Pickets line a six mile circle around town tonight while Johnson hides within a mile. Fishermen mistaken for pursuers he fires killing Walter Roberts and mortally wounding Robert Mounds. Mrs Blakely seeks refuge behind a tree as authorities prepare for daybreak capture and possible summary punishment.
Abe Joel declares candidacy for the Fourth Ward alderman seat subject to Democratic primary action.
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