17 May 1907
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
1
A coroner’s jury contends there is no definite verdict in the death of Mr. Barksdale. Evidence includes details of a beating outside a Seabed venue, with testimony about time of death and possible blows. The case ends as an unsolved mystery in local history.
Fragmentary text describes a drifting, drunken incident and a diversion off a railroad or engine scene. It mentions Vestavia, Sabine Willet, and a person named Mathes Latkes with dubious coherence and lacks clear dates or outcomes. The readable portions reference a fight with police and an engine event.
Key West patrolman Roland.. sur ry credits Chamberlains Pain Balm with ending his rheumatic pain after two weeks of use. He says pain vanished and has not returned for over three months. Sold by local Athens druggists H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co. Athens Ga.
Judge Brand grants a new trial in John Smith versus WOH Nanually from Walloon county. It is a 4000 dollar damage case where the jury verdict favored the defendants. Stone for plaintiff. Nagner and Coax for defendants. In Westbrook versus 108 Crow from Franklin Superior Court an injunction case involving a det of land the injunction was refused. ALG and Julian McCurry for plaintiff. Col J H Skelton for defendants.
A reward of twenty five dollars is offered for information leading to the conviction of any person who mutilates or destroys street signs recently posted on the streets of Athens. Mayor W. F. Dorsey issues the notice.
Remson King is spending the weekend in Atlanta, staying at a local lodging and planning visits to nearby sites and events. The trip highlights a brief leisure stay with unspecified schedule and activities.
A public meeting at Athens City Hall endorsed a resolution urging the mayor and council to authorize a $2,000,000 plan for a University extension in Athens. The gathering, led by Chamber of Commerce leaders, heard supporters push for bonds and a voter referendum while one speaker opposed the move.
Yesterday judge temporary injunctions were issued against the Gainesville Midland Railway by attorneys Lumpkin and associates for clients BEAL Perry and M Farbstein. The orders bar further work in front of the plaintiffs Foundry street property until the case is resolved on whether permanent injunctions should be issued.
The Georgia baseball squad departs this morning for the Gate City to face Tech in two games for the state title. The team, in prime condition, shows marked improvement across positions and backs expect a Georgia win. Stouch may start Redfearn for both games if Tech uses Lafitte. Milton Dargan and Spencer Connerat are in Atlanta.
Last night at Oconee Street church worshippers filled the revival with growing interest since Sunday. Rev E A Caldwell preached on Decision, moving many attendees to conviction and reform. The blind singer Barron of Gainesville adds to the service as all urge attendance. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup advertised as better for coughs and throat irritation, sold by Orr Ding Co.
Athens Board of Health discusses impurity in water supplied by the Athens Coal Company and urges investigation. The Banner notes talk of creating a new Trial Circuit, with Tribble and other officials weighing the Western Circuit plan and local opposition to expanding courts and taxes.
Sterling silver pieces captivate at Scudder's corner Clayton and Colles. Fruit bowls platters pitchers teapots and openwork designs highlight old world craftsmanship. Great wedding gifts for June brides as ships of matrimony sail.
Ad promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a gentle remedy to keep "powers regular" and prevent appendix issues. Guarantee by W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons, druggists. 2c. Try them.
When your back aches it signals possible kidney trouble. De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills offer relief for weary kidneys backache bladder inflammation and urinary troubles. Sold by Orr Drug Co.
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