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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1905

Page

5

Death by escaping steam on Central of Georgia engine

Griffin Georgia June 1 Will Passmore died at his father's home after a boiler firebox pipe burst on a Central of Georgia Railway engine near Brooks Station west of Griffin. He was standing by the fire box when coal and escaping steam enveloped him in a deadly blast.

Griffin Will Passmore West Griffin Central of Georgia Railway Common Ofpany Chattanooga Bootcock Chathanooga Brooks Stitien

Illinois General R R Sleeper Service Atlanta to St Louis

Through morning sleeping car offered on the Illinois General Railroad lines from Atlanta to St Louis in cooperation with W and A R. Tickets, sale dates, rates and descriptive circulars available from F D Miller Trav Pass Agent 17 North Pryor St Atlanta Ga.

Atlanta St. Louis F. D. Miller Trav. Pass North Pryor St Atlanta, Ga

Properties Listed For Sale On City Streets In Milledge And More

Property listings show multiple parcels on Prince avenue Barber street Pulaski street Childs street Barrow street and Milledge avenue with varied sizes prices from 350 to 5 000 and notes of paving sewer water connections and recent purchase prices. A Lumpkin street house and lot is listed with price 7 000 to 10 000 and Springdale street entries note prices are firm.

Morton & Taylor Prince Avenue Barber Street Pulaski Street Childs Street Barrow Street Milledge Avenue Lumpkin Street Bae Igt Springdale Street

Cuban Diarrhoea Cure Proven By Local Testimony

Mrs Mite Jacobs of Houston Texas testifies that Chamberlains Coke Chalera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her husband of a severe Cuban diarrhoea he brought home from Cuba after several doctors failed. One bottle finished the case and neighbors can testify. For sale by R Palmer Sons and W J Smith Bro.

U. S Mite Jacobs Houston Texas Chamberlain Cuba If R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Brewer expects a woman to reach the White House someday

New York June 14 Justice David J. Brewer of the United States Supreme Court addresses Vassar seniors on women suffrage. He predicts possible political advancement for women and suggests a future president could be a woman, even comparing to Queen Victoria.

New York David J. Brewer United States Court Vassar College Justice Brewer Republic Queen Victoria White House Victoria

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Praise

Mr. J. W. Turner of Truhart Virginia says Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets have done him more good than anything from a doctor. The ad claims the medicine relieves stomach troubles biliousness or constipation and lists H. R. Palmer Sons and W. J. Smith as sellers.

Chamberlain J. W. Turner Truhart H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Honeymoon Ends in Bigamy Case in Americus

Americus, June 14. Henry Weeks and Miss Kate Tillery of Columbus eloped and wed in Americus. Weeks, already married in Columbus and an Alabama town, is jailed on a bigamy charge. The bride, 21, is sent to a hotel while Weeks awaits trial in Americas Friday. The bride returns to Columbus tomorrow.

Americus Henry Weeks Kate Tillery Columbus Feaugen Weeks Alabama Columbus Buggy Company Americas Columnbus

Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Says Farmer

A Hopkins County reader recounts relief from chronic back pain and kidney discomfort after taking Doan's Kidney Pills bought at H R Palmer & Sons. He reports night pain subsiding, normal kidney secretions, and renewed strength after completing the treatment. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents.

Athens Dean Joseph Wilson Harberville H. R. Palmer & Sons Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo, N. Y United States Doan

Southern Wholesale Grocers Meet Ticket Sale to Norfolk

The Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets Athens Georgia to Norfolk Virginia for 15 55. Tickets go on sale June 17 and 18 1905 with a final limit ten days from sale and no stopovers allowed. An extension option requires depositing the ticket with Special Agent Joseph Richardson and a 50 cent fee to extend until July 30 1905. Original purchaser must present receipt to rejoin journey. For details contact R W Sizer General Agent Clayton B. Sizer Phone No 8 No 409 Clayton B.

Southern Wholesale Grocers’ Association Norfolk Southern Railway Company Athens Joseph Richardson

Philadelphia Councilmen Score On Streetcar Franchises

Philadelphia June 14. The council committee referred four bills repealing streetcar franchise ordinances to the city solicitor for legality. The move, pushed by Mayor Weaver, sparked outcry and a stormy session signaling a setback for reform. Frank Caven, select councilman from the 34th ward, was arrested on charges of violating his oath by city contracts and held on $10,000 bail.

Philadelphia Committee On Street Railways Committee On Finance Weaver Th Caven Conmedimii Othe Thirty-Fomedh Ward

Just What Everyone Should Do

Irwinville resident Mr J T Barber keeps Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ready for sudden attacks. He praises its quick effectiveness after multiple colic episodes and notes it is stored in his room. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.

J. T. Barber Irwinville Barber H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Prunes Promised to Strengthen Moral Character, Critics Say

A Chicago Journal line notes a modern scientist asserts prunes improve character, while critics dismiss it as an old proverb in new form. The item treats a health fad as a moral booster, comparing it to the saying be good and you’ll be happy but not have much fun.

Chicago Journal

Cure for kidney disease touted by Mr Collier

An advertisement cites Chero, Electric Bitters curing a severe kidney illness and restoring health, with a testimonial from C F Collier. It lists H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro druggists as guarantors at 50 cents. The Chicago News quips a joke about a man entering a parlor by window in a separate snippet.

C. F. Collier H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro Thor Nora Chicago News

Dr Kings New Life Pills Promoted For Bowel Ailments

An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for bowel and stomach issues including pain headaches and biliousness. It claims guaranteed availability at local drug stores for 25 cents. The quirky punchline involves a staged exchange about a man and his wife.

Dr. King H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised in Texan Letter

A reader from Howe Texas extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for cuts burns ulcers fever sores and sore eyes. The testimonial mentions quick healing and overall effectiveness. The ad copy notes address and price references for purchase.

Bucklen O.K D. L. Gregory Howe, Tex H. Be. Baltor Hite

Travel Tickets and extension details for 1905 sales

Tickets available for June to August 1905 in multiple cities including Wrightsville, Sullivans Island, Isle of Palms, and Niagara Falls. Returns vary by route with final limits from June 24 to July 14 and extensions possible by deposits and fees with joint agents in Niagara Falls and Toronto.

Wrightsville N. C Sullivans Island S.C Isle of Palms S. C

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