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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1905

Page

5

Tallulah Falls Railway Announces August 1 1905 Start

R W Sizer General Agent declares timetable change for the Tallulah Falls Railway effective Tuesday August 1 1905 at 3.00 A M Eastern Time.

R. W. Sizer

White woman sent to penitentiary in Mississippi

A Magnolia, Pike County, Mississippi case reports a white woman named Bes jomiai sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary by Judge Wilkinson for marrying and living with a negro man named Robert Brown. The couple lived in Magnolia after the marriage in Louisiana. The judge noted he could not impose a heavier sentence. Brown fled after the sentence. This is cited as the first white woman sent to the state penitentiary for such offense.

Magnolia Pikecoun- Perkins Whitely Besjomiai Wilkinson Circuit Court Robert Brown Lousiana Jide Wilkinson Brown Tor Steh Ain Olfen

Apparition Caper Haunts Hokeville Nightly

Reports from Hokeville tell of a nightly apparition that appears at Carey Ewing's barn and the James Pudge residence then perches on a roof before returning to the barn. Hundreds claim to see the ghost each night as efforts to capture it fail.

Frankfort Hokeville Pearse Ams Carey Ewing James Pudge

Youngest Grandmother in Missouri Remarries in Independence

Laura I. Milles 141 years old, claimed youngest grandmother in the country, has remarried Sedalia hotel owner Harry M. Lawson. Her two daughters aged 20 and 17, and a three year old grandchild, establish her status as Missouri’s youngest grandmother. Her former name was Laura B. Moreyland. She divorced Frank M. Milice earlier this year.

Harry M. Lawson Sedalia Delmar Independence Frank M. Milice Lawson Laura B. Moreyland Charles Harper Main Street Mrs. Lawson Missouri

Bears invade Duluth in early autumn supply hunt

The Duluth bear invasion began Labor Day and continued into September with numerous sightings and killings. Ten bears shot and one captured alive. reports say bears roamed residential areas, even near the State Normal School building, as hunters supply meat from area bears and country stock.

Duluth Endion Berch Thuluth Durluth State Normal School Lake Superior Minn Cor New York World

Pain Relief From Chamberlains Pain Balm Promoted

Vernon Conn merchant and postmaster James N Nichols recounts advising Chamberlains Pain Balm for a child burn where cold applications worsened inflammation. He claims the first use drew out inflammation and provided immediate relief and notes personal use and recommendations for cuts burns strains and back pain.

Chamberlain James N. Nichols Vernon, Conn Michael Strauss Strauss Hi Ae Palmay & Books Bats & Rem

Revered Columbus Women Honored With Intersection Monument

In Columbus Georgia on September 29 a plan is proposed to replace a bell tower at Broad and Eleventh with a monument to wartime women. The Ladies Aid Society nursed the wounded and sent supplies during the Civil War, and the Ladies Memorial Association maintained graves and Southern traditions. A Confederate veteran pledged $100 to the fund and predicted many more donations.

Columbus Broad Eleventh Streets Ladies’ Aid Society Ladies’ Memorial Association

Southern Road Tax Valuations Under Review in Georgia

Atlanta dispatch reports the arbitration of the Southern Railway Company's tax returns began at the capitol. The board includes Railroad Commissioner Warner Hill and Judge Richard Johnson as umpire. Comptroller General Wright testified on assessments while officials argued Georgia overtaxes rail properties compared to nearby states. Arbitrators planned a continued session to rule on the next day.

Atlanta Southern Railway Company Capitol Warner Hill T. B. Felder, Jr Richard Johnson Jones County Wright A. B. Andrews Associated General Hamilton McWhorter H. W. Miller Tax Department Southern Washington Georgia South Carolina Virginia Georgia Pacific Alabama Mississippi Alabama Great Southern Tenness

A Remedy Without a Peer in Stomach Ailments

J P Klote of Edina Missouri praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as superior for stomach trouble biliousness and constipation. The tablets are sold by H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith & Bro.

Chamberlain J. P. Klote Edina H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

A Great Heron Tied Up System

A colossal blue heron collided with Canton New Philadelphia traction wires causing a live circuit break and trolley disruption in Beach City. The electrocuted bird, four feet tall and six feet wingspan, burned feathers and wings but suffered no broken bones. it will be mounted by a taxidermist.

Canton Ohio Beach City

No Danger Dissapointment in Electric Work Offer

An advertisement promises customer satisfaction with electric services and highlights that money remains with the customer until all small details are satisfied, inviting readers to try the company.

Veterinary Surgery Highlighted for Equine Dental Care

A veterinary surgeon argues dental health is vital for horses cattle and mules. He links tooth decay and uneven molars to weight loss digestion and nervousness and urges use of specialized tools to trim sharp corners and extract decayed teeth.

OH Davis

840 Acre Farm in Clarke County with Improvements

Advertisement for Clarke County farm offering 840 acres with fine hay bottoms and good improvements. Also promotes a nearby one acre lot with a five room house wood staircase and garden on Boulevard. Invitation to visit for purchase.

Clarke County

Train arrivals and departures from J. R. Crane & Co.

City time lists southbound and northbound Seaboard Air Line trains with numbers and approximate times. It also lists Southern Railway arrivals and departures, Georgia Railroad service, and Central of Georgia schedules with train numbers and times.

Seaboard Air Linery Southern Railway Georgia Railroad Central OF Georgia

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Cary Safe CO Buaffalo, N. Y U.S. A United States Rosa A. von der Lieth W. T. Chilton Sraetpetne Atilens Clayton Street Allen H. Talmage Dealeh Athens, GA Southern Railroad Tallulah Falls Railway CO Aly Aior. Ma. R. m. A. MM. Ly. Ar P.M. P.M Cornelia Demorest Clarksville Mieht Hokenville Indiana Kansas City, Mo Laura I. Milles BEARS Board of Arbitrators Miller Morton & Taylor College Ave Fears’ Stable Broad St J. R. Crane & Co Opera House Hoyt’s New York Palmer's
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