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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
3
Thieves looted Mr. D. M Aaron’s store in Athens Tuesday night with many items missing. Police found a list of stolen goods and track the culprits as investigators expect to catch them soon. Some believe Clarke county gang escapees may be involved.
Tessie the collie owned by John A. Drake wowed guests including John W. Gates and Ferdinand W. Peck by performing arithmetic with money, reading numbers, and even signaling time. Drake asserts Tessie reads and nearly writes, as she correctly identifies sums and bills during a social display at the Waldorf Astoria.
A garbled note mentions diabetes and a misnamed condition Brights Dis Ease. The fragment references false remedies including Bryart'e Gin and Buchy, suggesting dubious products marketed for medical issues.
Rev. E. B. Higginbotham of Elbert county visited the city and is actively campaigning for the Georgia Pension Commissioner post. He collects signatures for a gubernatorial petition as the governor will appoint the position this fall.
Mr. A. S. Colyar, visiting Athens, will travel to Winterville today and spend several days there. He will preach tomorrow night at the Winterville Baptist church, drawing several Athenians to hear him, and may preach in Athens before returning home.
Local merchants promote Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine with testimonials from Geo L Chubb of Harlan Michigan. Advertising copy claims it cures a cough or cold faster than any other treatment and should be kept at home for prompt use. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
Atlanta on May 10 reports the R. M. Rose Co. wins a third mandamus filing against Southern Express Co. Judge Pendleton signs the writ for a May 20 hearing. The suit targets refusal to handle whiskey shipments to Georgia tax districts including Conyers in Rockdale County. Rosser and Brandon represent the Rose firm.
At Birmingham the Birmingham score is listed with Pylant Clark Sam and Shea. At Nashville Montgomery RE 13 15 410 3 batteries Adams Swindoll Bussey Minners. At Shreveport Shreveport 16 Memphis 410 3 batteries Swan Gramps Brown Hurburt. At Little Rock New Orleans 3 Becker Henley Eenstein Stratton.
The Cobb county treasurer dispute ends with the Supreme Court ordering the clerk to forward the remittitur and urging Morris to be sworn in as treasurer. The decision may quell the local political contest, with J Gid Morris expected to be sworn in soon.
One of the greatest blessings a modest man can wish for is a good reliable set of bowels. If you lack this, Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets can improve their efficiency. They are pleasant to take and effective. For sale by H. R. Pal ee & Sons and W. J. Smith snapte.
Clifton's Studio advertises child portraiture and invites families to support Athens High School's Washington trip. The Windsor Hotel hosts Turner Art Exhibit with 10 cent admission Wednesday through Saturday. Knights Templars meeting in Macon signals regional events. A grand picture collection is shown.
Opportunities paying $1000 to $5000 yearly for sales clerical and technical roles. Bristone se? er, 12,000 workers, seek men who understand stenography and can be promoted to permanent salaried positions. Write today to HAPCOODS Brain Brokers, 1501 Chestnut, Philadelphia.
Soothe throat and lungs with Gheney’s Expectorant advertised as a cure for coughs colds and croup. Available for 25 cents a bottle at all drug stores.
The Russian ambassador Count Cassini is transferred to Madrid. He will be replaced in Washington by Baron Rosen, former Russian minister at Tokyo. Cassini accepted Madrid post two months ago and will depart in June for the new assignment.
Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised to clear the body for action, with claims of healthful bloom in cheeks eyes brightness of the flesh and buoyant mind. Available at W J Smith & Bro and I R Palmer & Sons drug stores for 25 cents.
Reports from St. Petersburg describe a severe massacre of Jews in Zehitomir with estimates of up to two hundred dead or wounded. The interior minister asks for a detailed report, while dispatches remain delayed and unanswered.
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M holds regular meetings the second Thursday each month at Masonic Hall Clayton Street. Oconee Tribe No 15 I O R M meets every Wednesday at Red Men s Hall Deupree Building. Other groups list weekly prayer socials and evening sessions with officers named for attendance.
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