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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
7
Charles Gripas, a white man from north Georgia, was accidentally killed today in Habira. Rural Carrier McMillin delivered the news to Valdosta. Griggs was handling oxen when a revolver in his pocket discharged while adjusting a yoke, striking him in the body.
A promotional notice urges trying Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for mild action and a pleasant cathartic effect. Readers are invited to obtain a free sample at H R Palmer Orr Drug E C McEvoy W J Smith and L P Canning's drug stores.
Abbeville Ga March 23 The jury found C O Sutton guilty of manslaughter in the 1908 killing of Thomas Butler three miles above Rochelle Judge Felton sentenced Sutton to six years Sutton was accused of shooting Butler after a dispute over Butler’s daughter The defense was represented by Land Hall and the prosecution by Colonel P B Nicolson
The notice promotes Cham berlain's Liniment as a quick cure for lame shoulders whether from sprain or rheumatic pain. It recommends liberal application with vigorous rubbing and lists H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co W. J. Smith E Fro E C McEvoy L. P. Canning as distributors.
Mrs Jessie Overton Culbertson lies dying after alleged attack in Vincennes Indiana. A man and a woman dragged her into a woodshed and forced carbolic acid down her throat. Police suspect jealousy and hold a letter from a jealous woman found at the door. Culbertson's husband suspects a long-ago acquaintance as the writer.
Macon Ga March 25 Master Dal sley reports in the case of W J Oliver contractor against the Savannah Augusta and Northern railway in Oliver's favor. Oliver built fifty seven miles of road and was paid 60000. The special master finds the railway company indebted to Oliver to 290409 with interest from April 25 1908 the day work stopped.
The red face hands and body of the young son of H M Adams of Henrietta Pennsylvania shows a fierce eczema afflicting him for five years. Doctors say the poisoned blood has damaged his lungs and nothing could save him. However a written account follows from his guardian.
William Penn Watson 22, a Brunswick solicitor, drank four ounces of acid at 4 PM, died before a physician arrived. A farewell note to his sweetheart and letters to his father and sister were found. He had recently arrived from Florida, attended a minstrel show, and left a troubling scene at his boardinghouse before death.
Relief from catarrh coughs colds hay fever asthma and bronchitis can be felt in five minutes by breathing Hyomei air from pine and eucalyptus. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons with a money back guarantee and a cure promise. One complete outfit with inhaler costs $1.00 and is offered on a no cure no pay plan.
Edward S. Whitaker, former New Orleans police inspector, was jailed in parish prison to serve a three month term for an assault while heading the department. The governor stayed the sentence pending pardons board action, which was unfavorable in a petition yesterday. Also contains an unrelated Pazo ointment advertisement.
Los Angeles faces a buoyant recall election to choose a mayor after Mayor Harper withdraws amid threats of public revelations. Ex-Supervisor George Alexander emerges as Republican front runner as socialists and prohibitionists field candidates. Harper resigns. W. D. Stephenson to oversee election day.
The article notes eczema tetter salt rheum and itch cause itching and smarting. It promotes Chamberlains Salve for quick relief and claims many cases cured. Available from local merchants including R Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co W W J Smith & Bro E O McEvoy and L I P Canning.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder trouble and backache and irregularities. It warns neglect could cause diabetes. The note emphasizes medical cures and urges treatment.
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