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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
4
The annual charity ball at Deupree hall in Athens drew a large crowd with the ladies in charge delivering a delightful evening. Guests danced, enjoyed refreshments between dances, and the event raised funds for the charity.
A light verse praises a careful dentist as a trusted treasure and urges readers to visit him, noting his well known name and suggesting he is a familiar figure in the community.
The Murray Comedy Co pleased a large Murray audience with A Country Courtship last night. The troupe, praised for strong performances and value pricing, plans further shows with double bills and matinees this week at the city theater.
The automobile contest results show three winners the Odd Fellows the Elks and Mr Thomas who pooled votes and will each receive one third of the machine value under an agreement. Nichols will raffle the machine and the proceeds will be shared among the winners.
Desiring volunteers to assist in singing for the Broughton and Dixon meetings are urged to attend choir practice tonight at eight o'clock at the First Baptist church. Last night’s meeting was successful and organizers hope for a larger turnout tonight.
Andrew Hamilton, former legislative agent for New York Life, to Albany for defense in actions charging misappropriation of nearly 1 million dollars. He argues auditing and finance committees approved payments and political contributions, placing responsibility on John A. McCall and the committee members.
Advert section notes discounts and offerings from M. M. Arnold and Abney’s in Athens Georgia. Listings include produce tomatoes cabbage oranges grapes and beets, bakery items from Star Bakery, pharmacy services at Orr Drug Co and John L Arnold’s Drug Store, rent notices, and office printing by Banner Leads. Multiple local businesses promote sales and services with prices and contact hints.
In Atlanta on March 15 Recorder Broyles urged a law to punish those who attempt death by own action. He cited a New York statute and proposed placing would be suicides in a chain gang after failed attempts as a deterrent. Bowden faced drunkenness charges in Elkin-Watson drug store.
Atlanta readers learn Tur rill Patterson is granted life imprisonment commutation to life with the governor approving. The article highlights the efforts of Avis Boyce and local ladies, their emotional reaction, and the public interest surrounding the pardon.
L S Napier of Bugles Kentucky says a 10 year pile affliction was cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve after less than a box. The remedy heals wounds burns and sores like magic and is sold for 25 cents by local druggists W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons.
Furnished or unfurnished rooms available at Cor Broad and Jackson over Coleman's Market. Apply in person at the location.
Mrs. G B Williams a widow residing at the Hoffman House was taken after a private hearing before Magistrate Wahle in the Tombs police court and committed to Bellevue Hospital for sanity examination. She was arrested in front of J Pierpont Morgan Company’s office on a warrant charging disorderly conduct and claimed a plot by J P Morgan while resisting officers.
Four bedroom house on Bon Air Prince Avenue lists reception hall parlor dining room and kitchen for 25 dollars monthly. Water and lights included with table board by landlady at 17.50 dollars per boarder. Three boarders currently in residence. See W A Jester.
The article surveys beliefs about the world’s end, contrasting religious fire, trumpet judgments, and scientific views. It argues that human races may fade before Earth becomes uninhabitable, with future animal races thriving long after humans disappear.
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