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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1906

Page

3

Funeral of Mr W P Daniel Held at Prince Avenue Home

Yesterday afternoon the funeral for Mr W P Daniel took place at his mother Mrs C W Shackelford’s residence on Prince Avenue. Rev Adair of Jeffersonville and Rev Henry Newton of the city conducted the services as pallbearers and attendees filled the church. The sextet sang Lead Kindly Light and Lover of My Sea, the casket borne by J Osburn, W Pomert, Jos King, Tack Chmadger and others. Interment followed at the cemetery with numerous friends and relatives present.

Miter C. W. Shackelford Prince Avenue Ww P W. Pomert Jos Tetmetory Oeones Cemewry

Penny Endowment Drive Aims At Rabun School

A Georgia plan encourages school children to raise a penny each for a statewide endowment. If successful, funds from every child could exceed three thousand dollars, with limited notice to participants and the money deposited for interest in a Rabun County bank.

Gemny Enadten Dies Rabun County Georgia

Reunion to Be Held in New Orleans for Confederate Veterans

Reunion plans in New Orleans April 1906 with Seaboard Air Line offering round trip tickets at one cent per mile plus 25 cents. return by April 26 1906 or extend to May 21 1940 with 50 cent fee. Side trips April 27 28 29 to East of Mississippi routes at first class fare plus 25 cents, return by May 18 1906."]

New Orleans Seaboard Air Line Railway Theatre Arcade Mississippi River Memphis Tenn Nortonville Bowling Green Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta Augusta Savannah Seaboard Air Line Athens

Predictions by Prof EB Smith Forecast Mild Feb Cold Wave

Prof EB Smith predicts February will be mild, a cold spell after a sun distance, and future dates for weather events. He forecasts cooler than normal starting July 6, a killing frost October 16, and the coldest day January 1, with locals noting his past accuracy.

Euler B. Smith Marc Frome

Georgia fruit crop uninju red unfounded hopes rise after freeze

Georgia officials and experts report little to no damage to the state fruit crop from recent cold. United States government entomologist and state officials inspect orchards in south and north Georgia and find little or no injury to peaches, fruit set undisturbed, growers optimistic.

Mr. Scott Fort Valley Austell North Georgia Scott Bes

Tech Triumphs Over Clemson Tigers 3 to 1 in Atlanta

Yesterday afternoon in Atlanta Tech defeated Clemson 3 to 1 in a closely contested game. Both teams played with energy and promise for upcoming season.

Atlanta Tech Clemson Tigers

Joint Committee Plans Union Depot Meeting

The city joint committees on Union Depot will hold a meeting at City Hall Monday after the clock in the afternoon. The head of the committee will present a report on rail connections and depot preparations and invite all interested residents.

Union Depot City Hall Connec Ann

Peabody Cove Clarification Notice

Fragmentary text references Ms Peabody and unclear names. The readable portions suggest a notice or brief about Peabody with references to people and possible dates but concrete facts are unavailable. The item resembles a notice or announcement with missing context and garbled details.

Jury Strives Over Clot Case Amid Turmoil

A fractured jury report shows divisions among jurors as the courtroom crowd awaits the verdict. The state’s attorney greets the jurors after a split vote while medical testimony is cited regarding the defendant’s death caused by alcoholism.

Woman's Club Plans Easter Fundraiser Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Club is set for Monday at four o'clock at the Villa. Members will finalize plans for an Easter fundraiser to raise 100 dollars for Rabun school with Prof. Ritchie expected to discuss school work. Seaboard Air Line offers reduced round trips Athens to Atlanta March 25 26 for Wheeler Memorial Day events.

Ideas Woman's Club Villa Rabun Prof. Ritchie

Frank Purcell a Free Man

After a brief preliminary hearing Judge Walter Ormond dismissed the state warrant against ELOF Purcell aged years, charged with murder in the death of his father Jackson Purcell at the family home on Courthind street. Witnesses included Mrs Purcell and Henry Purcell among others. defense attorney Reuben Arnold stated the case as no possibility of conviction, prompting a joyful eruption when the warrant was dismissed.

Athinta Walter “Dd Alyor Ormond Elof Purcell Ackson Purcell Courthind Street Matmie Pricell T.D. Lanford Reuben Arnold Arnold Purcell

Order of Service Emmanuel Church Fourth Sunday in Lent

The bulletin notes Holy Communion at 7 30 a m and Morning Prayer with Litany at 11 a m on the Fourth Sunday in Lent. Sunday School begins at 9 36 a m and Evening Prayer at 8 p m with daily meditation at 5 p m. The diocese bishop will lead the annual union on the second Sunday after Easter, April 29, with confirmation offered to all desiring it.

Presbyterian service led by Rev Dixon at Seney-Stovall

Rev Dixon will lead the Presbyterian service at Seney Stovall this afternoon at five o'clock. All are invited to attend this worship.

Dr. Dixon Seney-Stovall Shapes

Train tragedy at Phydock station shocks Macon community

Burrell Bush is killed by Atonio Hinddock at Phydock station yesterday morning. Mrs. Newsome, guardian of Mary Haddock Bush, attempted suicide after the tragedy. Boner rescued her, a shot was fired injuring Mrs. Hinddock, but she will recover. Funeral for Burrell Bush to be held at the Connell residence this afternoon.

Macon Burrell Bush Atonio Hinddock Phvddock Station A. F. Newsome Mary Haddock Bush Hirddeek Famaty Osiiverd Haddoei Yvonne Lindam Edward Bush Ton Burret Bish Alee Oder Connell W. T. Bushdott Riverside Othe Tose

Broken spur causes death in East Fair and Sand Boulevard fall

Buckner a Southern Bell employee and newlywed, died after a fall from a utility pole at East Fair and Sand Boulevard. A break in his climbing gear caused him to plunge to the ground, striking his head and shoulder, and he died at Grady Hospital.

Atlanta Gan Weelven Tie Fall Grady Hospital Hee Buckner East Fair and Sand Boulevard

Orr Drug Co Ad Seeks Help and Rentals

Vintage classified style ad lists Orrard and Galoway doctors for prescription work and rent for a six room Morris Street house. Also multiple notices advertise brick sales, organ players, sales jobs, chauffeur training, and traveling salesman positions across St Louis New York and Port Clinton with prepaid shipments and salaries offered.

The Orr Drug Co Drs. R. C. Orrard J. W. Galoway

Masquerade Ball Postponed After Train Incident

A masquerade ball event was postponed to a later date. A mining man recounts a humorous Eastern Visitor on the Nevada and California Railroad arguing with a conductor about distance and tenure aboard the train. Georgia’s press reports Pleas Stovall elected next president of the senate amid strong opposition from The Banner.

Nevada California The Press of Georgia Pleas Stovall Senate Phim Tooth and Nail

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