Dead Negro Found Under Trestle On Seaboard Line
Early yesterday a negro man identified as Henry Jones was found dead beneath a trestle on the Seaboard Air Line near Parker Street. Coroner Rogers and a jury investigated but remained uncertain whether he died by accident or foul play as no clear injuries or cause could be established. The body was taken to a nearby church for further examination and verdict due today.
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Henry Jones
Barber Street
Seaboard Air Zone Railroad
Parker Street
Rogers
Stanton
Good Templars Plan Evening Lodge Meeting
The Good Templars meet tonight at the Jackson street lodge room. Chief templar requests all officers to arrive by eight to complete regular lodge business before the spelling bee starts, which is expected to please attendees.
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The
Good Templars
Jackson Street
Local neighbor tips leads to Postum health claims
An elderly Baird Texas resident credits quitting coffee for Postum with relief from dyspepsia kidney and bowel pains and says he gained strength and appetite. He notes his son also improved after using Postum and that the family now uses Postum in place of coffee. The ad cites Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan and mentions a recipe book inside each package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baird
Texas
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Athens urged to establish city hospital due to growing need
Acinaza of Athens urged The Banner to start a hospital fundraising drive. He proposed a small starter sum of one hundred dollars and called on the Chamber of Commerce to investigate and lead the effort for a practical, adequately equipped city hospital. Citizens could contribute five hundred dollars each to support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Geotleman
Athens
Chamber of Commerce
New Coat of Paint for the Parsonage
The parsonage of the Athens circuit near Athens has a new coat of paint enhancing its appearance. Reverend A A Sullivan, the pastor in charge, praises the work and extends thanks to Mr Robert W Lamkin for his generosity in funding the painting.
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Athens
A A. Sullivan
Robert W Lamkin
Fire on North Jackson Street Causes Quick Alarm Fix
Yesterday at 7:30 a.m. a fire in the kitchen flue of Capt. E A Plankett’s house on North Jackson street prompted an alarm. Firefighters arrived swiftly, extinguished the blaze in minutes, and the loss was nominal. The house, owned by Mrs. W. O. Ash, sustained minimal damage.
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E A Plankett
Jackson Street
W. O. Ash
Rumor Behind Possible Georgia Supreme Court Race
Rumor suggests Judge Richard B. Russell of Winder may run to succeed Chief Justice Simmons as term ends next year. Russell is popular and may enter the race, with friends urging him and a likely lively canvass across Georgia.
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Richard B. Russell
Winder
Supreme Court of Georgia
Simmons
Russell
Russel
Georgia Judiciary
Georgia
Bargain Boots and Fabrics Sale Holds Big Value Lot
A distant shopper notes a large sale with 1000 pair shoes across ladies children and boys sizes offered at bargain prices. Five thousand yards of printed lawns batistes dimities white goods and cottons cut price on fine goods plus a new lot of silks and trimmings. Also a medical promotion for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve at local druggists.
Outing at Madison Springs YMCA Camp Brims with Fun
The Madison Springs YMCA camp near Athens reports a lively session full of daily schedules from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Camp leaders and campers enjoy Bible classes, water sport plans, a camp court, and a big barbecue with Fort Lamar baseball on the lineup.
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George Clifton
Madison Springs
Madison Springers
Athen
Gaz
Erwin Vonderau
Allalah Falls
Deupree Hunnicutt
Athens
el Rhodes
Fred Pitner
Sherlock Holmes
Nick Carter
Fort Lamar
Forbes
Jones’ Chapel
Local baseball rivalries heat up on campus
Interest runs high as several city teams play daily on the campus. Only three squads have won games, while the others vow to break through soon. The fiercest race is among Turner Hodgson, The Athens Banner and The Athens Foundry with standings shown up to date.
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Turner & Hodgson
Athens Banner
Athens Foundry
Michael Bros
Davison & Lowe
Clothing Stores
Candy Factory
Sudden Kidney Trouble Strikes Mr Christy on Clayton Street
Yesterday morning about 8 oclock Mr W D Christy suffered a convulsion like attack while walking on Clayton Street in front of E I Smiths store. Passersby assisted him and Dr D D Quillian treated him. he was moved to his boarding house and doctors say recovery is hoped. The ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for headache and general health, 25 cents.
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W. D. Christy
Clayton Street
E. I. Smith
D. D. Quillian
Georgia Solons Meet in Gate City
Atlanta dispatch reports the Georgia General Assembly meeting at the state capitol with most members present. Gov Terrell urges tax equalization and Confederate memorial care. discussion of a new six county Northeast Georgia superior court circuit advances among supporters.
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Georgia Solons
Gate City
General Assembly
Terrell
Judiciary
B. F. Holder
Atlanta
General Assembly of Georgia
State Capitol
Joe Hill Hall
Bibb
House
Secretary of State
J. W. Green
Habersham County
Senate
Lerrell
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Peyton
Georgia
Banks
Franklin Counties
Hart
Elbert
Rabun
Habersham
Holden
Masons Celebrate St John Day at Watkinsville
Amity Lodge Watkinsville and guests observed St John Day with a strong Masonry interest. Major H. H. Carlton delivered the chief address while Worshipful Master W. F. Dorsey of Mt. Vernon Lodge conferred the Master Mason degree. A large grove picnic drew several hundred attendees.
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Watkinsville
St. John's Day
Amity Lodge
H. H. Carlton
W. F. Dorsey
Mt. Vernon
Michael Brothers Sale of Fabrics and Goods Today
Michael Brothers do come today with price cuts on silks linens and cottons. 27 inch White China Wash Silke at 50 cents a yard, 500 Wash Silks at 85 cents a yard. 350 Embroidered Swiss in colorings at 20 cents a yard. 25 cent Madras reduced to 15 cents. 10 cent Madras now 12 cents. 15 cent Muslin at 12? cents. Shirt Waists: $1.50 to 74 cents and $2.50 to 1.75. Cotton Fo l lards 12.08 yard. Summer requisites include Mennen’s Talcum 15 cents, Pears Soap 11 cents, Onticura Soap 19 cents, Ammonia 8 cents, Cashmere Bouquet 21 cents, Glove ine 25 cents. Complete line of Tranks Dress-Suits Osses and Hand Bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
Mennen
Infant Susie Rath Lain To Rest At Grove Street
The funeral for infant Susie Rath, who died Tuesday, was held yesterday at four oclock at the Bailey residence on Grove street. Reva E D Stone and J W Morris conducted the service with many friends present, and burial followed at Oconee cemetery. An advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Core appeared thereafter.
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D. W. Bailey
Grove Street
Susie Rath
Reva. E. D. Stone
J. W. M. Morris
Oconee Cemetery
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by City Auditor
City Auditor John Zolleis of Newport Kentucky testifies that three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills cured his Back ache and kidney complaints. Ad copy urges readers to use Dean's Kidney Pills, sold by H. R. Palmer & Son with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole agents for the U.S. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
John Zolleis
Robert Street
Newport
H. R. Palmer & Song
Price
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan
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Representa
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Ciy
C.ty
Judge Simmons
Davison & Lowe’s
Bucklen
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. RB. Palmer & Sons
Mr. Forbes
Marion Mitchell
Deupree Hannicutt
Bransford
Clifton
Wingfield Cash Grocery Store
Messrs. Flynt and Conner
Committee
Harvie Jordan
Agricultural College
Leigh
Coweta County
Flynt
Spalding
Conner
Bartow
University
Senator Jordan
N Pudy
Dr. King
Palmer & Sons
Gilfereny
Michael Brothers
Pear'’s
Colgate’s
Orr
Eer
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