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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1909
Page
1
Yesterday morning about eleven D. 8. Comingore, a member of a Madison carnival company, died after being run over by a freight train at Madison. He was directing unloading near the tracks and stepped back into the path of the train. He died en route to Athens after the train reached Farmington.
An old advertisement promotes Fluid Dandelion and Syrup Solparilla as a cure for rheumatism and kidney and bladder issues. It claims the mixture cleanses kidneys, reduces swellings, and relieves back pain. Dosing is a teaspoon after meals plus bedtime with a full glass of water.
The jury could not reach a verdict in the Mapp versus Holliday case. Judge Cobb declared a mistrial and discharged the jury after the foreman stated a verdict was impossible. Captain of engineers retired.
Judge Brand handled multiple cases including Culp vs Culp attachment for contempt with a Saturday deadline, Dyer vs House injunction denied, O Meara fraud retrial granted, Williford Bros. & Rice vs Harmon & Parks mortgage dispute distribution ordered, Payne vs Caudell lumber contract with motion overruled, and habeas corpus for Kate O Dwyer with decision pending. County officials represented by Col John R Cooper and B Gamble observed.
Athens fans expect two major baseball and two more in foreign cities this week. On Wednesday Stone Mountain Prep visits Athens after beating Tech 3–0 with Wilson on the mound. Thursday Georgia Varsity hosts the Boston Nationals on Herty field.
Mr and Mrs Aaron Brodkins of Atlanta were attacked by a masked intruder armed with a heavy club as they sat at home. The assailant grappled with the husband, who wrested the weapon away and fled. no serious injuries occurred. Police note similar recent incidents in the area and consider possible political motive.
Sunday morning at his home on Hiawassee avenue Mr Jesse T Hill died at age seventy three after a long illness. He was born in South Carolina and came to Athens before the Civil War serving in Troop Artillery. Survived by six children and several grandchildren. Funeral at West End Baptist Church this afternoon at 12:30 conducted by Rev Willie Sdye with pallbearers listed.
Proprietor E P Stone plans major improvements at the Favorite on College avenue and the Elite on Clayton street to attract crowds with the newest motion pictures. Both houses will offer the latest editions through an arrangement with the motion picture manufacturers association. A Boston Grand Opera season opens tonight at the Boston theatre with Lucia di Lammermoor starring Tetrazzini and Severina, after transporting sets from Manhattan Opera House. Williamson's advertises fruits including apples Florida oranges bananas and grape fruit. Ely Cream Balm claims to restore sense of smell and taste damaged by nasal catarrh.
Blind Tiger Anderson Eberhardt, colored, was convicted by Mayor Dorsey for violating the prohibition ordinance and sentenced to pay 100 dollars or serve six months on the streets. John Simpson, colored, was fined 50 dollars for throwing a rock at Roy Vandiver. Lumpkin and Smith face docketed cases. Lumpkin fled after threatening Smith, who fired a shot but caused no flesh wound.
Mr Whitten Frierson a brother of Misses Sarah and Marianne Frierson of this city died Sunday morning at his Augusta home after a long illness He was formerly a citizen of Athens and had many friends here The remains were taken to Athens for interment at the Georgia cemetery where funeral rites were held The pallbearers included B F Hardeman F A Lipscomb H Phinizy J W Welch James Barrow L F Edwards and J C Bloomfield The choir sang Jesus Lover of My Soul Rev Troy Beattor officiated at Emmanuel church
The eighth annual Chicago Kennel Club exhibition opened at the First Regiment Armory with about 1500 entries already filled. Exhibits arrived from Boston New York Philadelphia St Louis Washington and Canada. All popular breeds were well represented as the show runs three days.
When you want a pleasant physic I give Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets a trial. They are mild and gentle in their action and always produce a pleasant cathartic effect. Call at H R Palmer and Sons Orr Co W J Smith and Bro E C McEvoy J P Canning drug stores for a free sample.
J. L. White filed mandamus against Martin Institute trustees to force admission without incidental fees. Col. P. Cooley represented White. trustees were Col. J. S. Ayers Cobb and Erwin. Judge Brand reserved decision after hearing. Attending were H. W. Bell J. N. Holder F. P. Holder J. S. Ayers P. Cooley Sheriff Collier N. N. Pendergrass R. N. Abraham C. O. Brock W. H. Smith J. L. White A. S. HI J. C. Turner.
Sunday morning about four o clock a burglar entered the home of Mrs. Alice M Towns on Grady avenue and took a pistol a watch and eight dollars from Mr. Harry E B Towns. The breezy account notes rainfall prior to the break in.
Members of Cobb- Deloney Camp U C V plan to meet at West End Baptist Church at noon to attend Jesse T Hill's funeral. All veterans not in the camp invited to join in the tribute. Funeral from the church at 12 30 p m with interment at Whitehall about 4 p m. J J C McMahan Commander.
A New York woman writes that her husband suffered years of bilious spells and sickness from coffee, but improved after switching to Postum. She notes he is now 64, active, and has had no sick days for a year and a half. The letter promotes Postum as a clean wheat drink with no drugs.
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