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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1908

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Elopement Rumor Clouds Russell Thomas Marriage

Atlanta report states Mrs Russell Thomas formerly Miss Silvey Speer left for New York and Europe with her mother amid claims by Speer family of fraud in license. Parents of groom deny reconciliation prospects as attorney cites possible duress and planning by older parties.

Atlanta Russell Thomas Silvey Speer New York Europe Lever Thomas Willan A. Speer Speers Mc Speer Mies Speer Argell Gainesville Arnold W. J. Thomas

Foley's Kidney Remedy Endorsed by Local Jeweler

CR King of The Jeweler on 1060 Virginia Avenue Indianapolis reports strong relief from kidney trouble after four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy. He says the remedy cleared his complexion cured backache and irregularities and that he can attend to business daily. He recommends Foley's Kidney Remedy as a cure after doctors and other remedies failed.

CR. King Virginis Indianapolis Ind Foley

Verdict for One Cent in St Clair Court

A sealed verdict awarding damages of one cent was returned in the circuit court of St. Clair county after attorneys for the plaintiff agreed to take the case for half the damages. Plaintiff Lena Schwartz of Frerch Village HL claimed her stepdaughter Amelia Schwartz insulted her with objectionable names seeking up to $10,000. A $100 reward advertisement also appears in the paper alongside an ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills.

Bellville Circuit Court St. Clair County Lena Schwartz Frerch Village Ster Amelia Schwartz Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Plans for Kern reception in Macon Georgia

A mass meeting will be held in Macon within a day or two to organize a reception for Hon. J. W. Kern, the Democratic nominee for vice president. Kern will speak at the city auditorium on Saturday night, with Bibb county Democratic club led by Joseph H. Hall looking to assist.

Kern Macon J. W. Kern Democratic Party City Auditorium Bibb County Democratic Club Joseph H. Hall

Convict Law Talks Dominate Georgia Prison Commission Meeting

Dr Soule returns from Sylvester and urges readiness as the Georgia prison commission prepares for the April 1 penitentiary system launch. General Evans and Judge Turner plan to attend, with counties across the state submitting felon and misdemeanor quotas, overs and road-work needs for the new law.

Atlanta Prison Commission Supreme Court of the State Court of Appeals J. 5. Turner Commission Eatonton Eason McRae Evans Madison Newton County Clarke County Jeferson

Remarkable Ages of Jennings Family Century-Old Georgia Line

President W H Shelton learned long lifespans in the Jennings family of Georgia. Henry Jennings born January 19 1790 married April 1 1819 died 1862. Children include Frances Matthews 55 J J Jennings 86 Jefferson 84 Sarah Bolton 82 Matilia 76 Cynthia Langford 72 Henry police chief Atlanta 69 Nancy Davenport 167 Susan Reynolds 65.

Georgia Jennings W. H. Shelton Citizens Bank and Trust Company Henry Jennings Nucy Landrum Jennings Nacy Landrum Frances Jennings Matthews Athens J. J. Jennings Oconee County Jefferson Jennings Sarah Jennings Bolton Jackson County Matilia Jennings Breedlove Walton County Cynthia Jennings Langford Atlanta Nancy Jennings Davenport Indian Territory Susan Jennings Reynolds

What a Graduate Is Doing Now in Agriculture

A Douglas county farmer, Clifford M James, who studied at the state college of agriculture in this city, brought three corn stalks from his field to the Douglas Sentinel. One stalk bore eighteen ears, another eleven, and a third seven ears, illustrating practical farming lessons learned at the university.

A. M. Soule State College of Agriculture Sylvester Farmers’ Institute Dr. Soule Frank Park R. &. Park University of Georgia Judge Park Georgia Clifford’ M. James Douglas County Douglas Sentinel

Warrants Sworn For Near Beer Dealers In City

A wave of warrants was issued against all near beer dealers for selling without a license. Dealers appeared with bond before Judge J F Foster and face committal trial Saturday at 9:30 am. Col H C Tuck represents the defendants, who seek license payment if the Supreme Court rules against them. The prosecutor insists the law is violated and must be enforced.

J. H. Huggins Foster J. F. Foster Supreme Court Col. H. C. Tuck Near Beer

Hall Refuses Interview on Governor Smith Talk

Newnan Georgia, September report on Governor Smith interview notes that Hall refused to discuss matters for publication. He says the private portion related to the disfranchisement amendment was official. other remarks were personal and not to be shared. He invites Smith to publish details if he wishes. The piece ends with ad copy for health remedies and Michigan Prohibitionists coverage.

Newnan Hewlett A. Hall State Committee Smith Georgia Hall

Georgia Tech opens its doors for new term

Avlanta Georgia September 30 The Georgia School of Technology opened its fall and winter term with entrance examinations and student registration Recitations begin next Monday President Matheson expects enrollment to rival last year's banner figure The waiting list for two lowest classes records 150 names and full enrollment will take two weeks He returns from Europe noting favorable views of educational systems and Germany Also includes an ad-like testimonial for Foley's Orino Laxative and a local merchant.

Avlanta Georgia School of Technology K.G. Matheson Matheson Tech Europe Germany

Roanoke Dentist Faces Trial For Alleged Assault

Roanoke Virginia September 30 Dr W S Gregory a prominent dentist with a large practice faced trial today charged with attempted assault on a young female patient while under chloroform Eminent counsel aids in his defense The case drew much public interest and outlines of the proceedings were reported along with other brief notices and medical advertisements from local druggists and clinics

Roanoke W. S. Gregory

Writ of Lunacy for Otis Hughes In Town

Yesterday morning a writ of lunacy was sworn for Otis Hughes after he created a disturbance at his mother's East Athens home and threatened her. Relatives noted his changed behavior and urged a sanity hearing, with the city detaining him for trial.

Otis Hughes Hughes Athens

Chief McKie's Monthly Report Highlights Athens PD Caseload

Chief John S. McKie of the Athens Police Department presents September's report showing 90 docketed cases with 63 white male, 1 white female, 32 colored male and 4 colored female defendants. 76 guilty pleas or convictions, 14 dismissed, cash fines $918.85, street penalties $170, remitted $103, total $1193.85. 20 state-case arrests.

John S. McKie Athens Police Department Eash Guardians of the Peace and Good Order of Athens

Human Freak Henry J Johnson found dead in Kansas City

Henry J Johnson known as Human Freak and strong man died in a Kansas City rooming house. He had a life of feats including sticking pins and swallowing sharp objects. Doctors attribute death to rupture of the heart. his home was Erie, Pennsylvania.

Kansas City Henry J. Johnson Johnson Erie

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Andrew Schenck

A letter from Andrew Schenck of Ayton Ontario endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after a year of use. The ad lists local druggists stocking the product and includes other medical suggestions and notices from the era, along with a memorial dedication in Bridgeton New Jersey and notes on various health products.

The Germania Fire Insurance Co Andrew Schenck Ayton, Ont H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning Bridgeton N. J Patriotic and Historical Societies New Jersey Greenwich Cumberland County Governor Fort Stokes Warren Sheppard

Clarke County Building Loan and Improvement Co Declares Dividend

The Clarke County Building Loan and Improvement Co held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon and reported strong finances. A ten percent dividend was declared for stockholders. Officers named were M. Stern as president and J. D. Mell as secretary and treasurer. Directors include M. Stern J. D. Mell J. J. C. McMahan J. N. Webb Cobb Lampkin Charles Stern H. A. Lawrence and James Barrow.

Clarke County Building, Loan and Improvement Co M. Stern J. D. Mell J. J. C. McMahan J. N. Webb Cobb Lampkin Charles Stern H. A. Lawrance James Barrow

Roosevelt will not reply to Bryan letter at Rock Island

Washington September 30 President Roosevelt will not reply to the Bryan letter issued last night at Rock Island. Secretary Loeb said the president regards the attack on him personally as reason enough to refrain from answering.

Washington Roosevelt William J. Bryan Rock Island Loeb Mr. Bryan

Death of Former Atlanta Man From Live Wire Incident

Frank Davis, once an Atlanta resident, reportedly died in Hampton Virginia after accidentally touching a live wire while employed by the Newport News and Old Point railway company. Davis previously worked many years for the Southern Bell Telephone Company as a section foreman. Also notes a testimonial on Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and local sellers.

Atlanta Frank Davis Hampton Newport George M. Felton South Gibson A. W. Miles Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning

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