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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1906

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University of Georgia Student Struck by Falling Window Pane

George H. Gillon, a University of Georgia student, was struck on the head by a third story window pane at the Moore building. The glass cut two inches into the scalp but did not fracture the skull. He was unconscious briefly, bled heavily, and remained ill but later regained consciousness with medical care to combat shock.

George H. Gillon University of Georgia Gillon Moore Quillian

Cotton Receipts in Athens Slow Growth Ahead

The Athens cotton market shows mounting receipts at a slow pace. Last week 1750 bales arrived versus 875 the prior year, with next month and April outlooks weaker. shipments lag behind receipts and stock on hand remains sizable.

Athens

Michael Bros Co Promotes Ready to Wear Women's Skirts and Linens

Michael Bros Co announces a wide range of women apparel and fabrics with prices from 5.50 to 15.00 for skirts, shirt waists and silks. The listing highlights white goods, mercerizedwaists, lawns, embroideries, and linen cambrics, plus 100 styles of dress silks and other spring fabrics. The Banner leads with fine printing on these offerings.

Michael Bros.co

Parker Thinks Teddy Will Run For President

Judge Parker says Roosevelt will seek a Republican nomination for a third term. He notes Roosevelt once pledged not to run again and believes the president intends to pursue the nomination, a view formed after meeting lawmakers in Mississippi and traveling toward North Carolina. A separate ad touts King's New Discovery for lung ailments with a testimonial from J. W. Williams and offers trial bottles.

Birmingham Ala Alton Ts. Parker North Carolina The Ledger Lam Roosevelt Washington

Georgia Baseball Team in Shape for Clemson Opener

Coach Tommy Stouchard, Capt. Arthur Sullivan, and a strong Georgia roster groom the Univers ity squad for the season with Clemson as the opener. Sullivan eyeing a premier year as pitcher, backed by a catcher in trust. Candidates fill multiple positions led by McWhorter’s absence and Franklin expected at catcher.

Tommy Stouchard Arthur Sullivan Clemson Georgia Capt Sullivan Dixie Marcus McWhorter Appitcher Fielder Edelstein Redfern Broughton Franklin Ketron Robson McDonald Rohson Ralph Hadeson Cox Dearing R. Neely Davis Daly Hi Erwin Watson Shortstop Ginsberg Brantley Walker Morton Sledgson Ces Ralph Hodgson Ransom

Seven Years Burglary Convict Comes to Death in Cell

Vaughn, a convict in Georgetown Georgia, after being found guilty of burglary and sentenced to seven years, died by morphine overdose in his cell this morning. Sheriff heard heavy breathing at daylight and doctors failed to revive him. The report also includes an editor's note praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and its local sale through H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.

Ernest Georgetown Vaughn Vaughan J. C. Bayne the Herald Addington Indian Territory Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Pensions Paid by Ordinary Wingfield to Veterans

Ordinary Wingfield distributed more than eight thousand dollars in state pensions to veterans and widows after a donor, an old Confederate veteran, supplied the funds. The timely disbursement eased delayed payments and drew warm thanks from recipients across the county.

Clarke Wingfield Winefield

Our Store Display of New Stock and Bargains

Davison-Nicholson store advertises new stock including white goods, laces, embroidery, and dress fabrics with special prices. It highlights a reduced lot at 10 cents valued 25 cents, plus 25 cent specials on stationery and exotic basket shapes. Local testimonials endorse Foley’s Honey and Tar for lung health.

Eanev

University of Georgia Alumni Endowment Fund Progress

The alumni endowment subscription total started at about forty nine thousand dollars and now stands near forty three thousand after invalidations by death. Treasurer Strahan reports over forty thousand collected with more good subscriptions to come as the Y M C A and gymnasium project seeks thirty five thousand dollars. An Athens canvass led by Mr. Munger aims to report by June when the alumni meet, supporting the university’s new chancellor and campus development.

University of Georgia Strahan Munger Athens

The Queer Death Of Young Meal

Valdosta Ga March 15 Jack Myer a young white man was killed in Homerville in an unusual accident. He was helping to load telephone poles when a cant hook end struck the hook handle against his neck as a pole turned over. The blow broke his neck and he died within minutes.

Valdosta Jack Myer Homerville

Weaver Widow Dies in Lexington Georgia

Mrs. M S Weaver wife of Rev M S Weaver died after long illness in Lexington Georgia She leaves husband four daughters and a son Dave burial held today from the Baptist church Also a note promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a purifying remedy sold by local druggists.

Lexington M. S. Weaver M.S. Weaver Dave Baptist Church Alexander Cary, Me Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Cheney’s Exreqtorant Promises Quick Cough Relief

An old advertisement urges prompt use of Cheney’s Exreqtorant for coughs and colds to prevent pneumonia. The ad notes a price of 25 cents per bottle available at all drug stores and mentions Fine Printing the Banner Leads.

Cheney

Lecture on The Wonders of Oxygen at State Normal School

Tonight at eight o'clock Dr H V Richards eminent scientist will lecture at the State Normal School for the annual benefit. Admission is fifty cents and a large audience is expected. The talk will be well illustrated and cover The Wonders of Oxygen. Police fight petty thefts with two cases under investigation including thefts from Mr Max Joseph at Globe Racket Store and the loss of twenty dollars from Mr W P Vouderau's desk after he left it unlocked.

Mr. Joseph Vonderall State Normal School Normal School H. V. Richards The Storce Max Joseph Globe W. P. Vouderau Seaboard Air Line

Death of William D Shea One of State's Oldest Methodist Ministers

Atlanta March 15 Rev William Drury Shea a veteran Methodist minister died at his home 123 Garnett street after a year of declining health He attended the Roswell wedding of Roosevelt's mother as a youth and was later invited to welcome the President to Roswell but could not attend due to illness He passed away Wednesday evening after 7 oclock leaving a noted clerical career and community service legacy.

Atlanta William Drury Shea Methodist Church Garnett Street Mr. Shea Roosevelt Roswell South

Cemetery Trustees Are Given Help

The mayor and council approved a 300 dollar appropriation to the trustees of Oconee Hill Cemetery to fund necessary labor for maintaining walks and driveways in presentable condition year round. The city, previously using two hands by the sexton, moves to a direct cash grant this year.

Oconee Hill Cemetery

Tragic Death of an Actress in New York Apartment

In New York on March 15 Louis Nester locked his wife in a bathroom and shot Stella Reynolds of New Orleans, an actress visiting their home, then killed himself after a violent quarrel over Reynolds’ call. Mrs Noszer helped restrain him and the maid released the wife.

New York Louis Noster Stella Reynolds New Orleans Miss Reynolds Noszer

Double Tragedy Ends in Murder Suicide at Door

In a fatal event Noszer killed Miss Reynolds also known as Es telle Young and then took his own life after declaring both would die. Miss Reynolds was 25 and Noszer 40. Holy Mass and confessions schedule follow at a Catholic church with services set for March 17 and 18.

Miss Reynolds Noszer Father Rapier Confessions

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George Gillon Michael Bros. CO Opring Values Parker Teddy J. W. Williams Backy W. J. Smith H. R. Palmer Sons Stouch Kimgele Chase Ispec A. M. Ake Wood Ind Foley Mro. Weaver Lexington, GA Thagic
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