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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1912
Page
8
Relatives petition to exhume the body of Wibb Reed a blind peddler who died last week An autopsy will be performed by the coroner to test for possible murder including suspected poisoning Reed was a well known Atlanta figure who peddled chickens and eggs and left an estate tied to the case A Colonial today at 2 PM details unfold
The notice extols young men to shop at the store, claiming a stronger interest from the business than rivals. It promises a selection of top clothes from diverse makers and frames the store as prioritizing customer wishes.
Athens Savings Bank advertises 4 percent interest on savings deposits with compounding on January 1 and July 1. Deposits from $1.00 accepted to promote saving habits. Also notes related services and other local ads for piano tuning and barber trade courses.
Piano tuning offered by R E Haughey at 15c. Brick for sale any quantity phone numbers given. Auto tires wanted W Sperks Vulcanising Co. phone 1177. Bludwine recommended after meals and with meals. Costa's V ticket for Bludwine. One furnished room for rent 428 South Lumpkin Street. Light house keeping rooms for rent box 578. The Library Club begins formal operations Saturday at 12 o'clock at Haselton's with Mrs P H Brogan of Wilson PA praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Keep your eye on the Library Club.
The Georgia Railroad Commission warns shippers and receivers that while actual equipment scarcity is not imminent, all available freight cars must be kept moving and loaded to capacity. Carriers have increased equipment and adopted precautions, and cooperation with shippers is urged to avoid congestion and delays in the coming months. Chair M. Candler signs.
The event outlines the world series details scheduled for today at Coronial personal venue beginning at 2 o clock. Officials and participating teams are listed with expected attendance and format.
The Al G Field Greater Minstrels, led by veteran promoter Al G Field, perform at the Colonial on Saturday Oct 12 in a full production noted as the best yet. Field trustees his memoir Watch Yourself Go By and remains a celebrated minstrel manager and actor.
Atlanta on Oct 8 the railroad commission considers traveling to Macon to inspect the depot situation. Petitions seek better facilities and members want to see ground conditions to decide between a union station or separate new improvements. No date set yet but members favor a prompt inspection.
Atlanta reports the prison board has one of its heaviest petition calendars for pardons this week with hearings continuing daily. The piece notes ongoing sessions and the workload on the board as it processes requests for clemency.
Atlanta reports Governor Brown replies to a Davidson telegram from Green county asking action on the strike. He states sheriffs and local officers must preserve order, swear in deputies if needed, and exhaust all local means to handle the situation, with deputy calls if necessary.
Providence October 8 Aram J Pothier the first French Canadian to govern Rhode Island will be renominated for a fifth term by the Republican state convention meeting here tomorrow It is expected that nearly all other state officers will also be renominated.
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