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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1908

Page

10

The Wooden Indian Fad Has Passed

Washington March 21 The wooden Indian emblem of tobacconists fades as civilization advances. Once a common sight on main streets these silent figures in wood metal or plaster grow rare, drawing archaeologists and collectors. Some pieces date to 1860s and fetch high sums, while maidens and soldiers replace chiefs in store signs.

R. M. Cheshire Washington, D. C Ito Walter Raleigh Inter Cooper Liberty Teo Allence Scantheeer

U S Army Officer to Inspect Colleges

Captain George H. Shelton of the United States Army will tour southern colleges with military programs. He will visit the University of Georgia at Athens and the North Georgia Agricultural College cadets at Dahlonega. The inspections aim to ensure cadets meet required standards and reflect federal support for military education.

University of Georgia Atlanta George H. Shelton United States ' Army Athens North Georgia Agricultural College Dahlonega Department of the Gulf Uncle Sam

Cause of stomach trouble linked to diet and indulgence

A medical tip notes stomach issues arise from overindulgence or poor diet for age and occupation. It promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to regulate bowels and aid digestion, offering a free sample. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and others in Athens Georgia.

Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Co L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens, Ga

Atlanta Lieutenant Weds in Texas Midnight Elopement

First Lieutenant Bunter Harris of Atlanta and Miss Lula Allen were secretly married at 1 a.m. in San Antonio after obtaining a marriage license in a rainstorm. The ceremony at Rev Arthur G Jones’s home followed a drive to Fort Sam Houston, provoking surprise among both families. The bride, daughter of wealthy stockman L St Mien, was believed pledged elsewhere.

San Antonio Texas Bunter Harris Atlanta Ninth Infantry Fort Sim Houston Lula Allen Arthur G. Jones Harris Miss Allen Mr. Dunes First Presbyterian Church Fort Sam Houston L. St Mien

Rheumatic pains relieved by Chamberlain's Pain Balm

Testimonial from B. F. Crocker of Martinsburg Iowa praising Chamberlains Pain Balm for curing sciatic rheumatism in his left arm and right hip after three bottles. Product sold by multiple Athens Georgia outlets. The passage also describes colorful cigar store signs including a grand Turk and an Indian figure.

Chamberlain B. F. Crocker Tsq Justice of the Peace Martinsburg Iowa Chamberlin HH. Ro Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Crr Drug Co Athens, Ga

Notice to Customers on Orey’s Honey and Tar Remedy

We announce Orey’s Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Sold by all druggists.

Orey

Forsaken by Girl Drives Man to Suicide in Georgia

In Toccoa, Georgia on March 24, Jim Smith a farmer about six miles from town hanged himself after a month of brooding over a rejected marriage proposal from a Westminster South Carolina woman. His body was found in the barn by a brother and died shortly after. He was about 35 and to be buried in Banks county.

Toccoa Jim Smith Smith Westminster S. C Banks County

Jones Still Holds Position Amid Trenton Church Crisis

In Trenton New Jersey on March 24 Dr Charles Jones resists removal as pastor of First Methodist Church. Samuel Trout sworn as an officer to guard the church to prevent disorder while Bishop Luther B Wilson and the New Jersey conference dispute Jones tenure. The congregation supports Jones and contemplates independence if the conference imposes Rev William A Frye.

Trenton N. J. Mare David Trout First Methodist Church William A. Frye Luther B. Wilson New Jersey Frye Charles Jones Georgia Wilson Sexton Trout Madden Swithern Pennsylvania Dr. Frye Jones Bishop Ward North Georgia Conference First Church

No Use to Die Says Rushboro Woman Credits Discovery

Mrs. J. P. White of Rushboro Pa declares Wr. King’s New Discovery cured her lung trouble when other efforts failed. The medicine, claimed to loosen coughs and heal lung disease, treats coughs colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness. Sold with guarantee at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer Sons drug stores. 60c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.

King J. P. White Rushboro W. J. Smith & Bro H. R.Palmer # Sons

Murder on Charleston & Western Carolina Train

Captain R A Saye learned in Calhoun Falls of a drunken man who shot and killed Conductor Shank on a Charleston and Western Carolina train. The killer was seized and jailed in Abbeville, with officials keeping order as the case drew attention.

R .A Saye Abbeville S. C Calhoun Falls Charleston & Western Carolina Shank

Made Men Drink Until They Died in Pittsburg Street Rampage

Pittsburg March 24 A big crosseyed policeman David Lennix lured a dozen men into a saloon and offered unlimited whiskey with a vow to pay. Harry Thompson collapsed after nine drinks and died in a patrol wagon. Four others were jailed as doctors treat them. Lennix fled and faces arrest.

Pittsburg David Lennix Harry Thompson Lennix

Kidney Cure Saved Evansville Man Says He Was Cured

Evansville resident B Spergel reports five years of kidney and bladder trouble with weight loss and fatigue. After failed treatments from three doctors he credits Foley's Kidney Cure with relief from the first bottle and total recovery after the second. Sold by all druggists.

B. Spergel Virginia St Evansville Ind Foley

Grandfather Admits Being A Bit Behind on News

A Bohemian storyteller recalls grandchildren debating history with their grandfather. The grandfather concedes he is a little behind after admitting he has not read this week's newspaper carefully. He notes his delay while reflecting on past news and family dialogue.

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Healthful Relief

The Lucky Quarter promises relief from headache biliousness and constipation. Available at Smith & Bro and H R Palmer and Sons drug stores. a slogan touts precious health beyond jewels.

Dr. King Smith & Bro H.R Palmer Sons

Witness Testifies in McGhee versus Seaboard Damage Suit

Capt. R. A. Saye arrived from Abbeville after testifying in the damage case McGhee v. Seaboard Air Line. McGhee and others were arrested for drunken disorderly conduct on a Seaboard excursion train and fined by Mayor Dorsey. The suit seeks ten thousand dollars in damages. this is the case’s second trial after a mistrial.

R. A .Saye Abbeville McGhee The Seaboard Air Line Railway Co Seaboard Dorsey Carolina

Porches and threats in a color line dispute tale

Georgia Mayfield accuses Wilson Wymbs of harassment on her Willow Street porch. The trial ends with Mayor Dorsey warning Wymbs and urging Georgia to defend herself, while she vows to use an ax if he returns. The report follows with a column on redefining middle age.

Georgia Mayfield Willow Street Wilson Wymbs Wymbs Georgia Yoinder Dorsey

Anna Gould Weds Prince Helle de Sagan in Philadelphia

New York reports Princess Anna Gould seeks consent from her family while Prince Helle de Sagan is registered under a Parisian name in Philadelphia. Helen Gould's potential approval is noted, with George Gould's permission seen as essential to the alliance amid family tension.

Anna Gould Prince Helle New York Prince Helle de Sagan Bertrand de Frain Paris Bellevue-Stratford Philadelphia Count Boni de Castellane Gould Helen Gould George Gould Loni Anna Mr. Gould Plaza

Value Of Boy S Foot Fixed At Eight Thousand Dollars

White Plains N Y March 24 A jury in the Supreme court brought in a sealed verdict for 2000 in favor of Patrick Moran a 4 year old boy against the New York City Railroad Company for the loss of his left foot Judge Joseph Mor schwauper refused to receive the verdict and sent the jurors back with a warning that the amount was insufficient and that there should have been no compromise verdict The jury was out an hour and returned with a verdict of 8000 in the boys favor The plaintiff sued through Lawyer Thomas J O Neill for 75000

White Plains N. Y Supreme Court Patrick Moran New York City Railroad Company Joseph Morschauper Thomas J. O'Neill

The Triumph of Daisy From Harper's Weekly

Daisy at fifteen asserts independence by choosing her own clothes and callers. She demands finishing school and a European tour, declaring she must no longer be hampered. Her parents, overwhelmed, concede under her determined resolve.

Daisy Harper's Weekly Papa Mamma Europe

Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy

Local druggists advertise Chamberlain’s remedy for bowel complaints with claims of efficacy. Available from H R Palmer and Sons Warren J Smith and Bro L P Canning B C McEvoy and Orr Drug Co in tens Georgia.

H.r.palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning B.C. McEvoy Orr Drugco Tens

Reflections of a Bachelor in The New York Press

A satirical column notes that a rich widow never needs evidence of a good wife and that women doubt flattery. It jokes that millionaires would ride street cars if affordable, and that kissing a girl when possible would be criminal negligence. It contrasts youth and age with a wry tone.

New York Press Elthan Tre Mar

Mr. Geo. L. Rice Injured in Cotton Seed Crusher

Mr. George L. Rice of Lexington visited the city yesterday to seek treatment for a mashed hand. He had his hand caught in a cotton seed crusher, causing a painful, though not serious, injury before he freed it. He also attended to business matters.

George L. Rice Lexington Rice

First Joe Brown Club Organized in Macon

The Central of Georgia railroad shops in Macon form the first Joe Brown Club in the city. Nearly all shop employees attended a Saturday meeting and endorsed Joe Brown for governor and W. H. Evans for representative.

Joe Brown Macon Central of Georwia W. H. Evans

Italian King to witness Abruzzi Elkins wedding

London dispatch says the marriage of the Duke of Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Elkins will occur in Washington followed by a Rome ceremony in the presence of the king and royal family of Italy and ministers at the Quirinal.

London Globe Rome Duke of Abruzzi Katherine Elkins Washington Haly Quirinal

Will Arnold Died After Apopleptic Stroke at Home

Mr Will Arnold a well known farmer about fifty died Monday afternoon at six oclock from the effect of an apopleptic stroke at his home in Qiehsen county He leaves a wife and three children and many friends extend sympathy The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at Mizpah church

Will Arnold Qiehsen County Arnold Mizpah Church

Georgia Game Schedule Showcases March Through May Matches

The official Georgia schedule lists March 25 at Jordan Institute in Athens and March 38 against the New York Americans in Athens. April features games with Stone Mountain in Athens Newberry in Athens Alabama in Tuscaloosa Trinity in Athens and Sewanee in Athens. The slate continues April 21 with Louisiana State in Baton Rouge and ends with Tulane in New Orleans Clemson in Athens Central University in Athens Mercer in Athens and Mercer in Macon. Also notes a digestive tonic description for a vegetable acid preparation sold by druggists.

Georgia Jordan Institute Ath New York Alabama Tusca- Toosa Trinity Athens Datlone Sewanee Loursiana State Baton Rogue Tulane New Orleans Clemson Ini Central University Mercer Macon

In memory of late William Lloyd

Poem reflecting on the death of a child named William Lloyd. The speaker rejects death as final, saying the spirit enters life eternal beyond earthly heights. The verse comforts believers that the child’s journey continues and loved ones will, in time, join at a divine altar.

William Lloyd

Also Mentioned on This Page

U.S. Army Grand Turk DR. Jones Caesar Cassius Brutus Wal Sis Marie Antoinette France Mary Queen of Scots R. B. Saye Independent Atlantic Monthly Betsy Edwards and Norton Geo. L. Rice Dewitt & CO Chivazu
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