Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Banner in Athens, Georgia

Page 1

We have 1,947,233 pages in Georgia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1906

Page

1

Fatal Shooting After Farmhouse Frolic

Bob Thomas, a colored man, shot Jim Jackson during a dispute at Thomas's plantation home. Jackson died from a stomach wound the next day. Thomas was arrested by Sheriff Wier after stating he had saved his life once and hoped for reelection to danger.

Bob Thomas Jim Jackson Weley W. Puryear Jim Jveksen Ne- Bro Tiw Wier Thomas Sherif le Thu Sherif Wier Echim

Coffee-drinking widow finds health with Postum

A western military post profile tells how a woman plagued by 20 years of coffee use and chronic headaches abandoned coffee for Postum Food Coffee. She notes headaches vanished after days, gains energy and vigor, and now leads a healthy life with praise for Postum and the slogan There’s a reason.

Chang Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Prof Richards At Normal On The Wonders Of Oxygen

Prof H V Richards of Ohio to deliver a public lecture at State Normal next Friday evening. The talk titled The World Rulers or the Wonders of Oxygen will benefit the State Normal School annual fund. Proceeds will aid the annual publication.

Oxygen State Normal H. V. Richards Ohio State Normal School

Johnsons card urges Georgia farmers to cut poor land cotton

In Atlanta on March 22 President I Johnson of the Georgia division Southern Cotton Association issues a pointed appeal to Georgia farmers. He urges thorough local organization, cooperation, diversification, and cutting unprofitable cotton acreage to secure profitable prices and sustain farming profits. The address stresses active county leadership and practical farming over empty meetings.

Avlanta I. Johnson Georgia Southern Cotton Association Wreine Therorel Deciimon Georeits Steone Southven Cotton Association Busine

Double Header For City Boys Baseball Teams

Yesterday afternoon the Highlanders and Fred Harbin's club played a two game set. The Highlanders won the first game 6 to 0 and the second game by a margin not clearly stated. Players mentioned include McWhorter Howard McWhorter Julian Erwin Frank Cheney Loyd Brooks Dust Iv and Cris Peeler as part of the Highlanders and Fred Harbin's squad. Ely's Cream Balm marketed for nasal relief is described, with claims of fast relief for colds and allergies.

Highanders Fred Harbin Highlanders M Bya Seeas Aswa He Hert McWhorter Howard McWhorter Fred Uirbin Julian Erwin Frank Cheney Loyd Brooks Dust Lest Phity Qin Garfredh Nielson Ly Re Linn Aud Cris Peeler

Audience Fetes Company Delighting Local Theaters

The stock company opened with Belle of Richland and delivered one of the finest performances seen by local theatergoers. A large crowd filled the house, forcing an early box-office close. Tonight’s program features Nature's Nobleman.

Richsane

Bill Rowland Arrested for Larceny Near Lane Brickyard

Yesterday morning Bill Rowland a colored man was arrested on larceny charges for stealing tools from the Lane brickyard near the city. He is jailed awaiting trial before Judge Cobb. Also included is an unrelated testimonial about Foley's Honey and Tar aiding lung health from A M Axe of Wood Indiana and agrarian advice from M L Johnson president of the Georgia Southern Cotton Association.

Bill Rowland Rowland Cobb A. M. Axe Wood Ind Foley

Arrest in Ocoee jail break ends with transfer to Watkinsville

Yesterday DN Elder arrested Leon Red a wanted man seen around Ocoee after a jail break that freed inmates. He was captured in Watkinsville last June and the mob cleared the jail yard. The suspect was turned over to the Oconee police today and will be taken to Watkinsville for trial.

Leon Red Oco Watkinsville

Mrs Standifer Released on Bond in Murder Case

Mrs Standifer, held without bond on a murder charge, was freed on a $5,000 bond after county physician E D Richardson reported she had consumption. Her bondsmen signed promptly and she left the sheriff's office with plans to return to 203 West Alexander Street with her sick baby. Brother Ross Whisenant will accompany her to Gadsden until trial.

Atlanta Willie Shanditer Ms Court

Have your prescriptions filled at John L. Arnolds Drug Store

An old newspaper item promotes John L. Arnolds Drug Store inviting readers to fill prescriptions and browse on fine printing banners. The note emphasizes local business presence and service.

John L. Arnold

Athens Opera House Leased To Gortatowsky Bros for Five Years

The Athens Opera House is leased to Gor tatowsky Bros of Albany Georgia for five years from the coming season. A C Gortatowsky will manage and spend most time in Athens, possibly relocating. The lessees run the Sale-Davis Albany Bailey Waycross and Park Valdosta theatres.

Gortatowsky Bros Albany, Ga Athens Opera House Gortatowsky Sale-Davis Albany Bailey Theatre Waycross Park Theatre Valdosta Athens

Physicians Debate Chief Motive Behind Murder Charges

New York editors report a legislator’s bill in Iowa proposing doctors kill incurables. Hospital heads in New York ridiculed the claim and recalled old superstitions about poisons. Superintendent Thompson said no such practice exists and emphasized medicine’s healing role.

New York Iowa Gregory Chicago

Odd Fellows Ticket Vote Deadline At Taylor Morton’s

Friends of the Odd Fellows are urged to cast automobile ticket votes at Taylor and Morton’s before noon tomorrow March 14. The contest closes then. Includes signatories Co W Parr H L Garebold F W Fox C A Von der Lieth Mrs J L Thomas Miss Hattie Galliher. Also notes Mrs Alexander of Cary Maine lauds Dr King’s New Life Pills as best for stomach liver and bowels, sold by W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons.

The Odd Fellows Taylor & Morton's Co. W. Parr H. L. Garebold F. W. Fox C. A. von der Lieth J. L. Thomas Hattie Galliher Alexander Cary, Me Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. ‘Palmer & Sons Druggista

Daughters of Confederacy Plan Fundraiser for Rabun County High School

The Daughters of the Confederacy in Athens will raise funds for Rabun County High School. Laura Rutherford Chapter forms a committee led by Miss Celeste Parrish to stage an entertaining event after Lent. Prof. Arrendale praised the school’s progress and need for a girls dormitory named for General Bartow.

Arrendale the Daughters of the Confederacy Daughters of the Confederacy Rabun County High School Laura Rutherford J. Vo Arrendale Heise Duac State of Georgia Francis S. Bartow Celeste Parrish M. W. Camak Gnorge D. Thomas S. J. Wilcifeuus S. V. Sanford E. A. Crawford Mildead Rutherford M. W. Stovall A. Crawford A.S. Erwin Charles Morris

Police Target All Old Abandoned Vehicles On City Streets

A city council street committee asked the police to remove old broken down vehicles that nuisance the public. Chief McKie instructed officers to notify owners to move them or face cases. Owners have been alerted and may be called before the mayor for trial if not removed promptly.

McKie

Funeral of Mrs T S Richards Held at Oconew Street Church

Funeral services were held yesterday at three o clock for Mrs T S Richards at Oconew Street Methodist church. The church was crowded with friends and relatives. Rev W O Crawley led the service with Rev Willie Saye offering remarks. Remains were laid to rest in the city of the dead.

Oconew Street Methodist Church T.S. Richards Quanly W.O. Crawley Willie Saye

Last Opportunity to Give Tickets

The Elks urge ticket holders to turn in their automobile tickets today. Friends are asked to donate to help the organization, which has strong chances of winning as the contest nears its end.

Elks

Remedy in His House and Croup Prevention

W W Kearney editor of the Independent Lowry City Missouri urges families to keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on hand to curb colds at once and prevent croup in children. Sold by H R Palmer and Sons and W J Smith and Bro.

Chamberlain W. W. Kearney the Independent Lowry City H. R .Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Col P H Brewster Struck By Street Car In Atlanta

Colonel P H Brewster of the Dorsey Brewster How ell McDaniel law firm was hit by southbound College Park street car No 110 about 8 am in Atlanta. He was thrown into the air, struck his head, fractured three ribs, dislocated his left shoulder and probably fractured his skull. He regained consciousness and rests with good chances for recovery.

Atlanta P. H. Brewster Dorsey, Brewster, Howell & McDaniel College Park Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clarke County Rea the Tittle Book Wellville Pkea Prof. Richards Normal Soul Jornson Boy Ely Ely Bros Warren St Udience Feted Company Audien Garlh Roselle mae +picture machine Bil M. L. Johnson Georgia Division DN Elder Mrs, Standifer Thompson Rabin County School Mr. T. C. Richards Col. P.H. Brewster Brewster
Search Courier

Search the Athens Banner Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Banner?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication