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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1905

Page

5

Potter Wanted in Georgia for Bank Embezzlement

Governor Terrell issued a requisition to California for Maro S. Potter former cashier of the Davisboro Bank charged with embezzlement of about 24000 plus forgery and larceny after trust. Thomas Hewitt of Savannah named as agent to secure Potter in Los Angeles and return him to Sandersville for trial.

Atlanta Terrell California Maro S. Potter Davisboro Bank Davisboro Washington County Potter Thomas Hewitt Savannah Los Angeles Georgia Hewitt Hewitt Detective Agency City of Mexico Sandersville

Chamberlain's Pain Balm Offers Quick Rheumatism Relief

A Tennessee reader reports Chamberlains Pain Balm eases widespread rheumatic pain, aiding rest and sleep. The ad notes many users gain lasting relief beyond initial hopes and cites local sellers.

Chamberlain W. H. Leggett Yum ‘Yum Tennessee U.S. A H. B.palmer Song W. Jsmith

No Bonds Burned At Georgia Capitol Amidst Plan Reversal

Atlanta May 5 amid reports of planned destruction of old gold quarterly bonds none were burned. The state treasurer’s office found destroying these $1,000 7 percent bonds could erase valuable evidence for possible suits. Attorney General Hart and the commission halted burning and ordered $25,000,000 face value bonds and coupons restored to treasury vaults while reporting to the legislature for further guidance.

Atlanta Rufus B. Bullock David G. Cotting Carpet Bag John C. Hart Treasurer Park South Dakota North Carolina Bullock Terrell

Terrific Race With Death

Ralph F. Fernandez of Tampa describes a fearful race with death due to liver trouble and heart disease. After ineffective treatments, he credits Electric Bitters with rapid improvement, claiming total cure in days. Sold at W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores for 50c.

Ralph F. Fernandez Tampa Fla W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Home Made Bake Day Helpers From Royal Baking Powder

Home makers can bake fresher tastier goods at home using Royal Baking Powder. It promises cleaner, quicker, and economical results for cake biscuits puddings cookies crullers muffins and frostings, offering a superior alternative to ready made bake shop products. Royal is billed as the greatest bake day help.

Royal

Mercer Program for Commencement at Mercer College

Mercer in Macon Ga outlines commencement week with events from June 3 to June 7. Highlights include literary society debates, a commencement sermon by Dr B D Gray, alumni gathering, Hardeman medal oratorical, senior class exercises and diplomas, class day activities with attendees Solon Cousins Edwards Murray Robert Williams Benjamin Kendrick Henry Nichols, music by Monroe Female College Orchestra, and cap and gown tradition. About 25 arts college graduates and 40 law degree recipients.

Macon Mercer Phi Delta B. D. Gray Atlanta First Baptist Church the College Speer Monroe Female College The Arts College

Excursion Rate Athens to Asheville for Missionary Meet

The Southern Railway Co announces a six dollar eighty five cent round trip from Athens Georgia to Asheville North Carolina for the Conference of Young Peoples Missionary Association to be held June 25 to July 2 1905. Tickets on sale June 22 23 and 24 with final return date July 5 1905. Mix train No 262 leaves Athens daily except Sunday at 7 00 a m arriving Asheville 7 40 p m. For more information call or phone R W Sizer General Agent No 406 Clayton St. Bt

Atlanta Athens Fred Geissler J. Z. Hoke Atlanta, Ga E. Christian A.G.P. A Asheville N. C Conference of Young Peoples Missionary Association The Southern Railway Co

Prison Commission declines pardon for Mrs Cap itola Wood

Atlanta May 5 The prison commission will deny a pardon for Mrs Capitola Wood sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary for assault with intent to murder her husband W J Wood of Atlanta After insanity findings she was moved to the state sanitarium Dr T O Powell certifies she is a paranoiac and dangerous to society Mrs Wood’s sister sought release and removal to New Orleans but the commission rejected the petition Wood a Atlanta barkeeper believes release would lead to further violence She will remain in the sanitarium indefinitely unless substantial improvement occurs

Atlanta, Ga Prison Commission Capitola Wood State W. J. Wood Atlanta Milledgeville Wood

Annual Conference Y M C A and Y W C A Report Asheville 1905

Notice describes the annual conference events in Asheville North Carolina from June 9 to 25 1905 with ticket sales on June 8 and 10 and 15 16 17 and final ticket limit June 28 1905. The account mentions Athens Georgia and a mixed train No. reference.

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Southern Mfg. CO Richmond Virginia ANT Lithia Harris Lithia Water Harris Lithia Springs Co Harris Springs S. C AIR Line Railway Commercial Printing Office Supplies Cashier Ege Royal Baking Powder CO New York Hardeman Solon B. Cousins Thersville, Ga Edwards B. Murray Anderson, S. C Robert L. Williams Juliette, Ga Benjamin B. Kendrick Columbus, Ga Will Henry B. Nichols Grifffin, Ga Athens, Ga Ashe the Southern Railway Co., An Clayton R. W. Sizer Phong No Clayton St
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