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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
10
The fragmentary notice records the death of Far ss blind Tom, noting his life in childhood and his notoriety for traits described in the garbled text. It mentions his passing, uncertain dates, and references a piano or feats. the overall tone is obituary-like though many details are unreadable.
Truncated text shows medical aid and claims of Foley's Kid being a cure. Mentions druggists as a source. The passage is incomplete and unclear about facts or outcomes.
The Juvenile Protective Association proposes a Georgia reform school on a 426 acre tract donated by Dr. L. G. Hardman near Athens. The plan urges a $100 000 plant with a one quarter state appropriation and separate facilities for white and Negro youths, citing reforms as essential for citizenship.
University announces sixth annual Summer School from June 29 to July 31 with reduced rail rates on several dates. A large faculty from the University of Georgia and state institutions will lead courses for high school and elementary teachers, plus conferences on school improvement. A full lecture schedule features lectures by Chancellor Barrow and educators from multiple colleges, emphasizing science, nature study, and rural life.
In Catlettsburg Kentucky on June 15 a clash over the Powers pardon ended with one man dead and two others wounded. Bruce Lee shot Harry Scott fatally, wounding James Shockey and John Galloway as the men argued near a shoe shine stand. Lee was arrested and an inquest found Scott died from a bullet fired by an unknown party.
A vintage ad offers a reward for an uncured catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous remedy. It includes endorsements from Walden Kinnan Marvin and claims of 15 years’ familiarity with F. J. Cheney, plus a price of five cents per bottle and a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The tax receiver urges all individuals who have not filed this year to complete their returns. The books close June 15 and those late may face double taxation. The officer will be at City Hall office daily to assist.
In New York a double tragedy is reported as Thomas Lynott, 40, is killed in his doorway by his nephew John Lynott who then shoots himself. His wife Mrs Shevalier faces arrest in a separate will contest case involving the late Mrs Horn with authorities alleging valuables and bank notes found after a search.
After 15 years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B. F. Ayscue of Ingleside NC says Dr King’s New Life Pills are the best pills ever sold. Sold under guarantee at W J Smith & Co and H R Palmer & Sons drug stores. 265c.
A Baltimore advertisement from JACK CRANSTON CO. at 113 115 Mercer Street promotes famous Georgia cocktails including Manhat tan gin and whiskey, highlighting Martins and brand offerings.
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