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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
5
The judge weighs jury mercy against personal views and lowers a six and a half year sentence to five years for a bank wrecking case. Three jurors favored more leniency, nine supported the judge’s initial ruling, and mercy prevails as the defendant has already spent many months jailed.
An advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsin digests meals in five minutes, easing sour stomach gas indigestion and dyspepsia. It touts quick relief, candy like taste, and avoiding laxatives, urging readers to ask their pharmacist to verify the formula on 50 cent cases.
An Athens office at 293 Clayton St Wee runs daily hours 10 am to after midnight except Sundays. A testimonial from W G Mattison of Hornellsville NY credits Chamberlain's Tablets for chronic dyspepsia relief after years of ailment. For sale by all dealers.
An old promotional note extols Chamberlains Tablets for a pleasant purgative effect and resulting health of body and mind. It mentions sale by all dealers and hints at a mercy plea influencing an order, implying legal restraint.
A. A. Well born of Columbus shot himself at a private sanatorium in Atlanta after months of mourning his wife’s death. He died instantly from a skull wound. letters to his mother and brother hinted at a large estate. The story includes court calendar notes, grand jury selections, and local legal proceedings amid reporting on health and legal matters.
Last night an open Daughters of the American Revolution gathering at Mr and Mrs J H Richardsons on Hill Street featured Miss Mildred Rutherford speaking on Georgia in Colonial History. Mrs John Morrs violin and Miss Dish a pianist performed to an enraptured audience with vocal numbers by Mrs Rothe. The next open meeting is planned for December at Mrs Crawford’s on Hill Street with Dr J H T McPherson as speaker.
Sunday evening a collision occurred on Barber Street when an automobile driven by Mr J T Gohlston crossed a streetcar track ahead of the car. Gohlston says he did not see the streetcar near. No one was hurt though the car was badly damaged and crippled.
In court a prospective juror offers a military exemption claim by presenting a Walton Guards of Monroe membership certificate. He explains he filled a vacant paid up honorary seat to avoid jury service, claiming immunity. The jurors are gathered as the selection proceeds amid city tension.
A letter from P F Bastiams of Prince Albert Cape of Good Hops describes a nighttime croup attack on his child. He used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy from a large home bottle, following directions for about an hour and twenty minutes to end the danger. Sold by all dealers.
The elders and deacons of the First Presbyterian church will meet in the church tonight at six o'clock. All officers are urged to attend a joint meeting to discuss the church's work and plans.
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