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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
1
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a permanent cure for bone pains itching scabby skin diseases and run down nervous states. It promises blood purification and whole body restoration and offers samples and purchase options through the Blood Balm Co Atlanta.
A veiled well dressed woman confronts a doctor as he tests her. She complains of headache and insomnia while hinting at hunger. The scene reveals social tension and financial worry as she contemplates payment and personal distress.
An eccentric scene at a Polnvill Arkansas tavern features a wagging tongue and townsfolk in playful mockery of politics while a nearby ad promotes Dr Shusa and Dr Bhoop Health Coffee Imitation. The copy blends humor with a promotional note urging readers to try a malted cereal based coffee substitute from G H Williamson.
Legal notices announce divorce actions in Clarke Superior Court and a 1907 sale of multiple parcels tied to FM McLeroy and Alexander S Erwin estates. Ranging properties include home tracts along the 8 ALL Railroad near Athens and lots fronting Pope and Finley streets, with terms cash and court-approved under orders of sale.
The report of the appraisers to set apart and assign twelve months support to Louisa Mills and her two gimmer children out of the estate of her deceased husband Alfred Mills has been recorded. It is ordered that citation issue and be published weekly for four weeks. Sept 2, 1807. S. B. Wingfield, Sr. Ordinary.
Dissolution notice for the firm B R Pickrell & Co. with J R Moore retiring and Pickrell becoming sole owner. Health reasons cited. Guardian appointment proposed for Emma Lula Nichols and Alice Roberta Nichols in Clarke County Georgia, with Ordinary S K Wingfield announcing court hearing for October 1807.
Several notices from Clarke County Georgia detail estate matters. Lillie M Harris seeks leave to sell land of J C Harris to pay debts. Barnett applies for permanent letters of administration on E F Barnett. Thomas F Green seeks discharge for Mary E Gould. Emma Bartley seeks leave to sell lands of James Kinley for distribution. all to be heard at the regular term of the Court of Ordinary on the first Monday in October 1907.
Petitioners J Carthers H P Quinn S R McDuffie S H Walker A A McDuffie seek incorporation of The Homes Friend a fifty year no capital stock cooperative benevolent association with possible insurance feature. Principal office Athens Clarke County with branches as needed and rights to own real estate and sue or be sued. Publication notice to Athens Weekly Banker precedes filing. A second matter orders show cause on Mary A L Erwin’s year’s support claim before the Court of Ordinary.
Rear Admiral John G. Walker United States Navy retired died suddenly at a friend's home in High Pasture York Cliffs Cork Beach Maine. He was 72 and a New Hampshire native renowned as promoter and commander of the white squadron evolution.
A Williamsburg Brooklyn hospital reports curing a severe tetanus case once deemed hopeless. Six weeks earlier Mrs Annette Koesting received antitoxin after a rusty nail wound. Daily injections began, and gradual improvement led to bed rest and recovery. Trial catarrh cures are offered free by Dr Shoop, Racine, Wisconsin.
Emory College in Oxford announces faculty updates as Professors Brown Weber and Rumble leave for Chicago Shreveport and Harvard respectively. F F Farmer will replace Rumble. Brown and Weber departures open two chairs. Openings and student arrivals precede the fall opening on the 18th. Also an advertisement touts Preventics tablets for colds and pneumonia prevention.
The lovering ceremonies of the sovereign grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows were held at Central Presbyterian church in St Paul. A. Dar and Mayor Smith spoke in welcome, followed by remarks from George W. Scherer grand master Minnesota lodge D. S. Whitemore grand patriarch and Rose Whiting president of Minnesota Rebekah assembly. Chamberlain's Salve praised by a reader with tetter relief. Sold by local druggists H R Palmer & Wy J Smith & Bro LP Scag Bear Ort rons
Soliciton S. C. Upson of the City Court of Athens tried his first case before Judge Cobb. Ike Jones, who stole a hat from Charles Stern Company, pled guilty and was convicted. Judge Cobb fined him $75 plus costs.
Chattanooga Tenn September 17 with the closing of work Saturday night the Georgia Tran amb company indefinitely shut down its plant at Rising Fawn Reports vary on the cause of the shutdown including alleged adverse legislation by the last Georgia legislature against mining operators and internal disagreements among company officials
In Montgomery Alabama on September 17 Judge Terry M Richardson was found dead in his hotel bed after overdosing on chloroform taken to ease a headache. He had traveled to Luverne to appear in a murder case and was described as a prominent attorney and former circuit judge.
New York September 17 Gary Gary chairman of United States Steel predicts a broad business upturn after the sale of seven billions worth of crops within weeks if weather stays favorable He says this will spur capital for renewals and extensions and railroads will order new cars and rails The presidential election is seen as discounted in the securities market
Columbus reports Mrs. Chadwick, once a famed fraudster who posed as Carnegie’s war daughter, is blind and in frail health after a collapse in the female department of the Ohio penitentiary. Doctors say nervous strain from her son’s visit triggered the episode, with physicians called to treat delirium and faintness. Electric Bitters are recommended for general health as authorities monitor her condition.
In Montreal on a Sunday a misthrown ball struck Pilon who, after catching it and throwing to the shortstop, died almost instantly. The incident followed a ball passing through a fielder’s hands amid the play. A separate letter from Brookline, NY, seeks Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. An illness at a ranch near Sea & Dakota led to a cholera tale and medicine purchase. Bucklen's Arnica Salve lauded for healing, with local druggists selling 26c bottles.
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