Colonels Tie Memphis In Doubleheader At Atlanta
The Colonels halted Memphis in an Atlanta twin bill with a 1-0 extra innings win in the opener and a game called due to darkness in the nightcap. Other scores: Little Rock 6 Nashville 2, Montgomery 7 Shreveport 5, Birmingham 11 New Orleans 6. Nasal catarrh remedy Cream Balm by Ely’s is advertised with claims of fast relief.
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Colonels
Memphis
Atlanta
Little Rock
Nashville
Montgomery
Shreveport
Birmingham
New Orleans
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Captain Francis Dies in Atlanta After Sudden Illness
Captain T H Francis, a well known Athens figure and Confederate veteran, died yesterday morning in Atlanta. He is survived by his wife and children Henry J Montgomery D Wallace Frances and Mrs J Beckman with most residing in Atlanta. Funeral plans await arrival of his daughter. The notice promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills with a brief health pitch.
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T. H. Francis
Athens
Atlanta
South
Captain Francis
Henry J
Montgomery D
Wallace Frances
J. Beckman
Brown
St. Louis
R. V. Pierce
A. Belyea
Rockland
New Brunswick
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Desperate Escape Attempt Ends In Prison Firefight
A violent breakout at the prison involved four convicts using dynamite to breach a wall. Two were fatally wounded as guards opened fire. one escapee known as the sole survivor fled amid chaos. Additional notes mention a mob, a doctor’s urgent ride, and unrelated medical testimonials. Fire and arson accusations target Bob Dobson, nephew of Drake Dobson, who faces preliminary inquiry.
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John Brew
Richard Kinnel Coud
Ongeit
Mayers
Wolf
Tom Pay
Wile
Dobson
Drake Dobson
Greers
Greenville County
Bob Dobson
Young Dobson
Marines Landed in Constantinople
Washington reports European powers deployed marines to Constantinople amid fears for American lives. Minister Leishman warns the U S may send a detachment if danger increases and beefs up detectives to protect the American legation and consulate general following a Sultan’s warning of possible uprising.
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Leishman
State Department
Washington
Leshman
Constantipople
United States
Boverageent
Constantipole
Angry women defend girl as man attacks in Madison square
In Madison square a man grabbed a 14 year old girl while trying to kiss her. Fortunita and her sisters listened to a band when the assailant attacked. Dozens of women rushed to aid the girl, beating the man and tearing his clothes before officers arrived and took him to the police station.
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Mans
Madison
John Nully
Navy
Madison Square
Fortunita
Fortund
Nulty
Finny
Shi
Ayl
Pollice
Nutty
Examination for Lacy Cobb scholarships at Lipscomb
The Lipscomb Weinars Club will host an examination for the Lacy Cobb scholarships in Margaret Hall on September 7. A Mercer and Summers counties resident, D P Dougherty of W Va, credits a neighbor with saving his life after severe illness, aided by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
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Lacy Cobb
D. P. Dougherty
Mercer
Summer Counties
W. Va
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Chancellor Hill speaks on temperance at Atlanta conference
John Martin Bible conference in Atlanta heard Chancellor Walter B Hill credit temperance for athletic and social life value. He linked temperance to lynching debates criticizing rape minimization, warned of fear harming education and white women, business, and farming social rights. The notice ends with an unrelated ad for kidney care.
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Walter B. Hill
John Martin Bible Conference
Atlanta
Farmers Institute Highlights Crop Diversification at Covington
Hon Harvie Jordan and Col R Redding led a Covington farmers institute on Thursday addressing farmers on profits in cotton. Jordan criticized current cotton handling and urged diversification to avoid forced rapid marketing.
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Harvie Jordan
Col. R. Redding
Farmers’ Institute
Covington
Stuart's Gin and Buchu Promises Kidney and Bladder Cure
An advertisement touts Stuart's Gin and Buchu as a cure for Bright's disease diabetes and related urinary ailments. It claims relief for gravel, bladder irritation, urethral pain, and nerve weakness, with sample bottles offered free and a large free-distribution effort.
Church loses large funds amid rector Edson scandal
New York reports say St Michael's Protestant Episcopal Church may have lost $50 000 to $100 000 through Henry B Edson who killed Manny Pullen and himself. An expert accountant has begun examining church books after forged notes and checks and misused rents and contributions are alleged.
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Edson
Pullen
New York
St Michael's Fotestant Episcopal Church
Nerald
Henry B. Edso
Manny Pullen
Edson Mptroller
Maine
Cancer Cured by Blood Balm
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cured eating cancers on the nose and face for Mrs. M L Adams of Fredonia Alabama and Mrs. B M Guerney of Warrior Stand Alabama. It states multiple cancers and skin ailments were healed, with improved digestion and kidney strength, priced at 1 per bottle with prepaid orders.
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M. L. Adams
Fredonia
Ala
B. M. Guerney
Iit
Urgent appeal to aid sick umbrella repairman in Athens
Ailing umbrella repairman known as Big Dock at Petropol fruit stand on Broad Street lies ill with no attention, on a bed of boards. The Banner urges readers to provide a room and bed and care, noting a hospital need and asking community help today. The notice also mentions a Sunday rail fare change by the S.A.L.R. and lists J Z Toke as agent.
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Fay Lee
North Seventh Street
Kansas City
Kansas
Cardus
America
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Company
Chattanooga
Tenn
Cardui
Broad Street
Big Dock
Athens
Fair Posters Put Up Across Athens Ahead of Northeast Fair
Additional billboards were installed yesterday in Athens to advertise the Northeast Georgia Fair. The posters will continue through today and every day until the city is fully covered with notices urging Fair Op tion October 5 to 10.
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Athens
Flour prices rise ahead of 1904 harvest prospects
The late government wheat report shows the crop 35 million bushels below last year, signaling much higher flour until the 1904 harvest. Flour costs are up across brands, though Bransford's Clifton has not jumped as much. shoppers urged to buy now before further increases. Fresh flour is continually restocked at Wingfield Cash Grocery.
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Cardus
Bransford
Clifton
Wingfield Cash Grocery
Dr Carlton Fag A Splendid Farm
One of Clarke County best farms belongs to Dr W A Carlton near Lumpkin street. He manages 240 acres with cotton and corn, a sizable dairy, fruit crops, and rare grapes. Emmett Bond oversees operations while James M Smith provided seed for a high yielding cotton variety called Poorland. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve praised for piles and skin relief.
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Iarke County
W. A. Carlton
Lumpkin Street
Whitehall
Emmett Bond
Dr. Carlton
Clarke County
Narcy Hanks
Carlton
James M. Smith
Ucxlethorpe County
Labor Day Train Fares Seaboard Air Line Athens to Atlanta
Seaboard Air Line tickets Athens to Atlanta and return priced at 2.44, sales on September 7 for morning train 5th with return by September 9. Attractions at Ponce de Leon and other resorts to run in fall blast. Inquiries to J Z Hoke Athens agent and J A Von Dohlen Atlanta travel agent. Also ad for Dr Detchen’s Anti Diuretic to aid bedwetting sold by H R Palmer & Sons Athens Ga.
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Seaboard Air Line
Athens
Atlanta
Retorn
Ponce de Leon
J.Z Hoke
J A von Dohlen
Trav
Pass. Agt
E Detchen
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Athens, Ga
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Constantinople
U. S
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H. R. Palmer & Son
Pierce
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J. Z. Toke
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