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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1909

Page

3

Record number of hangings looms in Louisiana on Friday

New Orleans Ia March 2 Unless the governor of the courts interferes all records for legal executions will be broken in Louisiana on Friday. Eight convicted men, all Black, are to be executed. Three are to hang at Port Allen, the largest on record. Charles Davis fatally hurt a guard at the State penitentiary and Wallace and Ben Jones were convicted of a serious incident involving a Texas Pacific Railroad conductor. Charles Madison will be executed in Calcasieu parish. Jim Collier and Andrew Washington will die in a related case in Madison parish. Willie Williams will die in a related case in Jefferson parish. Jack Ratier will pay the penalty in St Marys parish.

New Orleans Louisiana Port Allen Charles Davis State Penitentiary Wallace Ben Jones Texas & Pacific Charles Madison Calcasieu Parish Madison Parish Jim Collier Andrew Washington Willie Williams Jefferson Parish Jack Ratier St. Mary’s Parish

Parisian Sage hair tonic appeals to dressers

Hairdressers are urged to use Parisian Sage a quick acting non sticky tonic with refined odor. It promises to brighten hair in two days and claims to cure dandruff scalp itch and hair loss within two weeks with money back guarantee. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and Giroux Mfg Co Buffalo NY.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Giroux Mfg. Co Buffalo N. Y

Simple Remedy for La Grippe Coughs

La grippe coughs are dangerous as they frequently develop into pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops cough but heals and strengthens the lungs so that no serious results need be feared. The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar contains no harmful drugs and is in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.

Defense bought state's witness in Carmack slaying trial

Nashville witnesses recount a dramatic trial moment as Col. D. B. Cooper Robin Cooper and John D. Sharp face murder charges in the Carmack case. Dr. Glasgow, an eminent surgeon, was procured by the defense after a disputed autopsy, with the doctor testifying that any single wound could be instantly fatal, shaping the medical narrative of the shooting.

Nashville Tenn Col D. B Robin Cooper John D. Sharp United States E. W. Carmack McPheeters Glasgow Columbia Senator Carmack Glasgow Dr. Glasgow

Foley’s Honey and Tar Official Remedy Ad

How can any person risk an unknown cough remedy when Foley's Honey and Tar costs them no more. It is a safe remedy, contains no harmful drugs, and cures obstinate coughs and colds. Why experiment with your health. Insist upon having the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold by all druggists.

Clemency Appeal Delays for Atlanta Whiskey Case

In Atlanta March, Smith won clemency consideration for selling whiskey. Bailey pleaded guilty in city court and faced a $750 fine or twelve months on gang work. A plea cites the sick brother and poverty, urging commutation or suspended sentence to save the ill youth.

Atlanta S. A. Bailey Prison Commission Hardeman Bailey Tam Velick Gordon

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements

An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured. It cites J Cheney & Co of Toledo and endorsements from Walding Kinnan & Marvin, wholesale druggists, plus testimonials. The text promotes internal use and mentions price seven dollars per bottle and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall J. Cheney & CO Toledo J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Conso Pation

Lurid Glow of Doom Shines in Child’s Eczema Crisis

A report from Henrietta Pennsylvania describes the severe eczema affliction of H. M. Adams’s young son. Doctors warned of poisoned blood affecting the lungs and said no remedy could save him, portraying a grim medical drama from a local household.

H. M. Adams Henrietta

Resignation Letter From Port Collector Amid Roosevelt Tie

The document shows Gi has resigned amid opposition linked to race and Roosevelt association. It notes a push by Senator Tillman against confirmation, and describes his reasons to retire with respect for President Taft. The letter praises past work, cites port receipts growth from about $20,000 to over $80,000 in eight months, and thanks Roosevelt for the appointment and renomination, asserting sustained moral character and courteous service under his office.

Tillman Rooseveltithin Tilman Enate Taft Roosevelt

Feeble Old Lady Regains Strength With Vinci

Mrs. Michael Bloom of Lewiston Pennsylvania aged 80 reports rapid strength restoration after using cod liver oil product Vinci. She states three bottles allowed her to perform duties, walk a quarter mile, and overcome lung-related weakness, praising Vinci as a body builder for the elderly and run-down persons.

Michael Bloom Lewiston Vinci H. R. Palmer

Cure for Srosp Croup Attacks Promised by Remedy Sale

An aged fragment notes a claimed cure for a croup like cough and asserts the remedy prevents attacks. It mentions sales by H.R. Bembe ucee We J and references numerous homes successfully using the product.

H.R

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Royal Banine Royal Grape Carmack-Cooper Aya Bondurant HarDware Co Gov? Smith and Pardons M. Stern G. Michael Go As Mei B.Y. Harris The Athens Savings Bank W. T. Bryan, G. A. Mell, Deupree Hunnicutt J. A. Hunnicutt, TS. Mell, L. F. Edwards M. G.michael National Lumberco Yellow Pine Lumber Atlanta, GA Orr’s School Corner Pulaski and Dougherty Streets P_ ORR Red Athens Blue Gem Jellico Coal Coal & Coke Co Greater R. L. Moss Mfg. Co Athens, Ga Washington, D. C Seaboard Air Line Seaboard Washington Elberton Winder Lawrenceville Dallas Rockmart Cedartown J. Z. Hokh D.W John L. Arnold Clayton and Jackson Streets
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