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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1908

Page

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Death of Mr Andrew Price in Oconee County

Mr Andrew Price died yesterday at St Mary's hospital Athens after being shot by Bishop Gould two weeks earlier. The bullet pierced his hip causing a severe wound and his condition deteriorated despite medical care. His funeral was held yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large crowd at Payneington.

Andrew Price Oconee County St. Mary's Hospital Mr. Price Marshal Sterling Bishop Gould Athens No Price Paormington

Reduced convention rates offered by Seaboard Air Line

Seaboard Air Line announces reduced round trip rates to Atlanta for the state democratic convention next Tuesday. Tickets are 3.10, on sale Monday at 3 pm on the vestibule train. Return anytime by lab. Clarke county delegation travels in a special coach. notify Mr. John B Gamble today if joining.

Seahoard Air Line Railroad Atlanta Clarke County John B Gamble

Crystal Theatre Draws Large City Crowd

Crystal Theatre manager Taylor announces Beatrice Cenel, a tragedy in focus, shown today as one of the week’s best pictures. Affected crowds praise the film’s striking lines and beauty, with patrons visiting daily to see the acclaimed production.

Crystal Theatre Taylor Beatrice Cenel tn +ier Cig Pictures Cal Red Mansoor Lserocds

Mr John Bird Improves After Weeks at Home

Mr John Bird is rapidly recovering after confinement to his home for several weeks. Doctors hope he will soon be able to join his friends though his condition still prevents leaving his residence.

John Bird

Laxative Tablets Sold in Athens Advertised Tonight

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets promise a pleasant laxative effect, clear the head, and cleanse the stomach. Sold for 25 cents with free samples at H. R. Palmer & Sons and several Athens druggists.

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

Dr Shoop Health Advice Advertises Women Cure

An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Wight Cure suppositories as a remedy for female weakness and promotes a free booklet titled Book No. 4 for Women. The ad invites readers to mail questions to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin and notes availability from H R Palmer & Sons.

Injunction Granted in Hood v Jackson Tax Case near Dry Pont

Judge Charles H Brand yesterday granted an injunction in Hood v Jackson against the Tax Collector of Jackson County and the four district trustees. The suit sought to restrain collection of tax executions for school taxes. The judge ruled the executions illegal and permanently enjoined their collection. PB Cooley J M Hatley represented the plaintiffs and Judge W W Starke the defendants.

Charles H. Brand Hood v. Jackson Jackson County 4Ind Dry Pont Hrand PB. Cooley J. 4. B. Mit Hatley Wo W. Starke Messrs

Fight Ends with Injuries in Front of House

A violent altercation on Hendrix Avenue last night left Henry Thoreas severely injured after Ella Thomas struck him with a rock. Henry fled, bleeding, while Ella lay badly hurt. Authorities report Ella’s condition as serious but unspecified.

Hendrix Henry Thoreas Ella Thomas Henry Ella

Immense shipment trunks suit cases and travel items on sale

A car load of trunks suit cases and valises arrived yesterday and is offered at low prices. Trunks from 3.50 to 25.00 suitcases 1.50 to 15.00 canvas covered telescopes 40c to 4.00 rattan satchels at 4.00 and a full line of stockings gloves and toilet articles follow. Vanity purses 50c vs 1.00 at Davison Nicholson Co.

Davisin-Nicholson Co

Reliable Remedy Kodol for Indigestion Sold by Drugstores

A reader recommends Kodol for stomach relief noting its reliability and pleasant taste. The advertisement claims it is guaranteed to ease indigestion and is sold by all druggists.

jSruggists

Fourth of July Celebrations Planned in Athens

A city wide celebration is planned with a general holiday on Independence Day. Free street attractions during the day and fireworks at night will entertain residents. A joint committee from the city council and Chamber of Commerce will meet to finalize plans and funding.

Messrs H. J. Rowe C. B. Griffith C. M. Snelling Chamber of Comerce H. R. Palmer D. G. Anderson C.D. Campbell Occa Dorsey Chamber of Commerce Coun Chamber of

Park improvement planned for waterworks grounds

The Park committee proposes a 250 dollar appropriation to beautify the waterworks pond area. Work by street hands has cleared undergrowth and improved walks. Benches are planned and a summer dancing pavilion may be built, with Sundays drawing hundreds to the site. council should sustain annual upkeep to keep it as a premier Northeast Georgia recreation spot.

Young Parks and Trees Committee of Council Georgia Edar

Water Supplies Under Thorough City Evaluation

The board of health is conducting a thorough examination of the city water and water from several springs used by many residents. They plan to test wells shared by multiple families to identify and close any contaminated sources.

Board of Health

Assessment Notice for Mrs Eula Walker in Oconee Burial Association

Assessment is called for Mrs. Eula Walker in the Oconee Benefit Burial Association. All members are requested to send or bring assessment to J H Mealor at once.

Eula Walker Oconee Benefit Burial Association J. H. Mealor

University of Georgia Faculty Praised in Resolutions

The University of Georgia faculty received formal praise from the student body in a resolution introduced by Senator Bacon. The measure lauds the Chancellor and Faculty for progress, prosperity, and the year's work, noting the commencement exercises as evidence of a new era for the Greater University. It asks the Chancellor to transmit the resolution to the Faculty.

Judge Brand to Hear Five Cases in City Chambers

Judge Charles H. Brand will convene in his office at nine this morning to hear five cases. Carter & Martin vs Brock, Brown & Brown Brooks vs Rich and Borders vs Whitlock from Banks Superior Court, and Dobbins vs Fullilove from Clarke County are on the docket.

Charles H. Brand Carter & Martin Brock Brown & Brown Brooks Rich and Borders Whitlock Banks Superior Court Dobbins Fullilove Clarke County Judge Brand

Notice of Shirley Plumbing Co. cessation and update

Notice states Earl E Shirley has left the plumbing business and that Shirley Plumbing Co. no longer exists. Includes an advertisement for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve sold by druggists.

Earl E. Shirley Shirley Plumbing Co

Arbitration Hearing In Athens Terminal Case Adjourned

Arbitrators in the Athens Terminal Company dispute heard evidence from Perry and Farbstein and adjourned the hearing to Wednesday. President J L Donehi of the Gainesville Midland rail road attended with chief clerk Burnett and others.

A. Perry M. Farbstein Athens Termnal Company Messrs Perry Farbstein J. L. Donehi Gaines Ville Midland Railroad Burnett Rouo Ware Carson Athens

Institute Series Held Across Georgia In Agriculture

A series of farm institutes is underway in Georgia under President Soule of the State College of Agriculture. Farmers gathered at Rabun Gap to hear Prof. A Ritchie Prof. M P Jarnagin State Entomologist E L Worsham and Prof Alfred Akerman. An institute at Cornelia featured remarks by Hon. C Wade with Jarnagin Worsham and Akerman addressing farm interests and pest control. Cordele Greensboro and other towns will host similar sessions with speakers E B Land Jarnagin Wershaw and G F Humnicutt.

Tue State President Soule State College of Agriculture Rabun Gap A. Ritchie M. P. Jarnagin E. L. Worsham Alfred Akerman Cornelia C. Wade Jarnagin Worsham Akerman Cordele E. B., Land Wershaw G. F. Humnicutt Southern Cultivator Greensboro J. B. Park

Mr C Y Wier Heads to Milwaukee as Delegate

Mr C Y Wier of this city leaves today for Milwaukee to attend the session of the National Travelers Protective Association as a delegate of the Athens Post. The Athens Post is described as flourishing with a large enthusiastic membership.

C. Y. Wier Milwaukee National Traeelers’ Protective Association Wier Athens Post National Association

Sept W D Kelly's Leave of Absence

County commissioners grant W D Kelly a leave to recuperate from illness. He has directed county farm work for eleven years and is urged to return in good health. DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills are advertised as sold by all druggists.

W. D. Kelly Kelly DeWitt

Bite by dog Delays Catcher and Highlights Bark Patrol

Dog catcher L N Burch was bitten while bringing a Mack dog to the pound. The dog fought, inflicting a thumb wound and a severe arm scratch before Burch secured the animal. One stray dog was killed on the spot, with about a hundred captured since the dog law took effect and most killed after owners failed to redeem them.

L. N. Burch Mr. Burch Vivetu

Matinee for the Mayor and City Court Oddities

Mayor Dorsey presided over a lively morning session with no city funds collected. Pearl Montgomery faced a dog death order after his pet bit a rabid dog. no fine imposed. J Thomas, Central railroad engineer, found guilty for not signaling crossing Broad street, sentence suspended with a future fine warning. J T Cooper to be heard next morning for resisting dog catchers over a no tag dog.

Dorsey Pearl Montgomery Ben Mr. Montgomery Central Railroad Broad Street Thomas J. T. Cooper

Mr Valentine Dunaway Secures Numerous Building Contracts

Valentine Dunaway, a prominent contractor, has secured contracts for several new homes in the city. He recently closed an agreement with Wolver M. Smith to build four cottages, and he is working on residences for A. M. Center on Chase Street and Col. S. J. Tribble on Millodge Avenue. He is also finishing a modern home for Mrs. B. Kinpebrew on Lumpkin Street, noted as one of the street’s most attractive houses with up-to-date conveniences.

Valentine Dunaway

Sealed bids invited for public printing in Georgia

Sealed proposals for two year public printing in Georgia begin August 3 1908 will be received for 30 days from June 1 1908 at the Secretary of State office in Atlanta Bond of 20000 required with surety company authorized to do business in this state Forms for bids available from the Secretary of State Philip Cook Secretary of State A Wright Comptroller General E Park

Atlanta Georgia Secretary of State Philip Cook Secretary of A. Wright E. Park

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Bishop, Ga Ular Brand DeWitt’s MR. C. Y. Wier L. H. Burch MR. Valentine Dunaway
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