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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1908

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Theft Report In Clarke County Jail Case

Katie Davenport at Clarke county Jail on charge of theft of Ike Jacksons clothes and household goods taken to Finerton while he was jailed on a whiskey selling charge. Negro woman located in Elberton led to arrest by Hailiff Wood. Trial set on theft charge. endorsements about Dr Shoops Pink Tablets for pain relief included in text.

Katie Davenport Cdl Clarke County Yin Smreeny Katie Ike Jackson Col Fiinrton Ike Bond Hatter Elberton Hailiff Wood

Arrest in Madison on state warrant leads to capture

Sheriff Johnson returns Lamar Wilkins to Madison from a warrant issued by Talmage Hardware Co. He allegedly took a gun on credit, failed to pay the bill, and fled to Madison three weeks ago. Wilkins, once a bookkeeper for JM Rogers, denies intent to commit theft.

Jackson Madison Lamar Wilkins Talmage Hardware Co Wilkins Atkins JM. Rogers

Dessert Ad and Wedding Quarrel Snippet

A fragmented ad blends a domestic dispute line about marriage with a dessert pitch for Jellio instant pudding. It touts seven flavors and a 10 cent pack, urging readers to buy from all racers selling the product and promising compliance with Pure Food Laws.

Poullain Shot on Porch in Madigon Ga

Tonight about eight o'clock Mr Wood Poullain a prominent farmer living near the city was shot in the breast by an unknown actor. The gun appeared to be a shotgun as several pellets entered the wound. A physician attended and termed the wound painful but not necessarily fatal. Poullain knows of no enemies and suspects no motive. The shooting caused a deep stir in Morgan county and law officers vow to hunt the culprit.

Madigon Sendal Wood Poullian Poulaan Poulain Morgan County The Law

Will Wood Dies After Long Illness

Will Wood, son of Mr and Mrs William L Wood, died last night after a prolonged illness. He had been living in Chicago and recently returned home, succumbing to a serious health battle described as the grip of the great white plague. His family said he knew death was near and faced it with readiness as loved ones gathered.

Houlevard Will Wood William L. Wood Wood Chicago

Judge Thrasher Enters Senate Race in Watkinsville District

Judge Thrasher of Watkinsville announces candidacy for senator from the district. Opposing him in Oconee County are J D Price the current representative and B E Theasher a noted citizen. Theaser has previously served in the senate with a strong record and enjoys broad support.

Judee Bor. Thrasher Watkinsville Oconee Ume Lave Hlon J.D. Price B. E. ‘Theasher Phewsher Senate

Lowe announces bid for Oconee County representative

Hon J H Lowe of High Shoals declares candidacy for Oconee County representative. The community expects no opposition. Lane praised as a leading citizen and potential strong successor if elected. The piece notes the pure food law aims to protect public health and that Ely's Cream Balm, a safe remedy for cold and allergies, complies with labeling requirements.

J. H. Lowe High Schoals Oconee County Lowe Lane Ely

Dog Bites Two Children Near Barnett Shoals

Last Sunday near Barnett Shoals Georgia Doyle Brown six and C P Brown seven sons of L W Brown were bitten by a dog belonging to Brown. The dog died Tuesday with hydrophobia symptoms. Doctors at Pasteur Institute in Atlanta confirmed hydrophobia and the children were brought to the institute for treatment in hopes to prevent the disease.

Barnett Shoals Doyle Brown C. P. Brown L. W. Brown Brown Atlanta Pasteur Institute

College game in New York ends as professionals win

New York Americans defeat Georgia Bulldogs 4 to 1 after eight innings of pitching by Manning and Zeller. A tow-headed collegian named Harmon started strong but wild pitches cost the collegians as Hodgson's two-bagger and a fumble produced the only Georgia run. The crowd included many pretty women and cadet band members.

New York World New York Americans Georgia Namiel Harmon Highlanders Sear New York University of Georgia Zeller Manning Griffith

Lecturers to Address Georgia Farmers at Atlanta Fair

Atlanta April 1 Georgia farmers will attend lectures at the fall fair in Atlanta under the Partners' Union with U S government experts. Topics include soil fertilizers seed selection soil testing and cattle raising with cotton seed meal as a key feed. Dr A M Soule and State Entomologist E L Worsham will lecture on these subjects.

Atlanta Georgia Partners U. S S A. M. Soule The Agricultural College Athens E L. Worsham

Mr J T Baird Considers Locating In Athens

Mr J T Baird of Norfolk Virginia visits Athens to view the field with a view to locating here as a citizen. He is in the merchandise brokerage business and is impressed by Athens prospects. No final decision yet but he is favorably inclined and would move his family if he decides to settle.

J. T. Baird Norfolk Baird Athens

Judge Meyerhardt Appointed Grand Representative in Georgia

Rome Georgia April 1 Jierge Max Meyerhardt received commission from the grand master of English Masons as grand representative of the Grand Lodge of England in Georgia. The commission bears the duke of Connaught and Strathmore as grand master and notes Meyerhardt as a former grand master of Georgia and longtime Masonic figure. The post was formerly held by Hon. John B. Davidson of Augusta.

Rome Jierge Max Meyerhardt Ground Lodge of England Georgia John 8. Davidson Augusta

No. 4 Per Women medical advice free offer

An advertisement claims Dr Shoop's Night Cure provides soothing antiseptic suppositories and offers free confidential medical guidance. The note invites readers to write Dr Shopp Racine Wis for No 4, with distribution by HR Palmer Sousa.

Shoop

Hughes Arrested on Murder Charge in Hartwell

Sam Hughes was arrested by Sheriff Kidd in Hart County on a murder charge for killing Jarves Brown at George Moore’s plantation in McCurry district. An inquest was held, Hughes jailed, and he will stand trial at the Hart Superior Court in September with A. G. & Julian McCurry as his lawyers.

Hartwell Sam Hughes Sherif Kidd Jarves Brown George Moore McCurry Brown Hughes Hart County George Herndon A. G Julian McCurry Hart Superior Court Hugh Wall Ramie Johnson Elus Cleveland Foster Pressley Ward Sherrard Perry Pickens Willian Sherard Chattahooche Atlanta Hart Horatlo J. Goss Goss

Twenty Year Health Sentence Admired by Local Man

O. 3. Woolever of Le Raynville New York claims he endured a twenty year health sentence until Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his bleeding piles twenty years ago. The product Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised to heal sores boils burns wounds and cuts quickly and is sold by W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores.

Bucklen O. 3 Woolever le Raynville N. Y W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores

Athens Cotton Receipts Near Record This Season

The Athens cotton season shows receipts nearing 110 thousand bales with a stronger pace than last year, wagon totals lead by about eight thousand bales while railroad receipts dip slightly. Stock on hand now roughly doubles from this date last year, with 108,030 total for 1907-08 against 106,156 for 1906-07 and shipments around 89,751 versus 93,310.

Athens

Miners Strike For Better Wages Shuts Mines

Indianapolis April 1 Two hundred fifty thousand picks drop from coal miners of the United States as a wage settlement and new scale are sought from operators. Tomorrow morning 260,000 men will be idle though not likely a prolonged stoppage. Differences are slight and a continuing scale is expected, but suspensions occur over district or individual mines amid political changes in national miners leadership.

Indianapolis Ind United States United Mine Workers of America

John J James enters the race for railroad commissioner

Atlanta banker John H. James announced his candidacy for Georgia railroad commissioner, opposing Judge George Hillyer. He vows railroads must provide good service and follow the law while earning a fair return on invested capital. Also note an ad for Health Coffee substitute by Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin sold by G H Williamson.

Atlanta, Ga John H. James Atlanta People of Georgia James George Hillyer Shoop Racine Wis

Intercollegiate Debates At University Chapel Schedule Listed

May 4 Georgia vs Washington and Lee at University chapel. May 5 Georgia vs Tulane in the city. North Carolina clash at Chapel Hill next week. Georgia team includes E O smithy Gainesville and Y B Smith Atlanta. April 8 campus contest to pick University debaters for Tulane and Washington and Lee. Debates praised as important student life events advancing training.

Georgia Washington and Lee University Chapel Tulane North Carolina Chapel Hill N. C Tom Ganrgia Messrs. E. 0. Smithy Gainesville Y. B. Smith Atlanta

May Name Watson for President

St Louis, Mo April 1 Representatives of the People's Party and reform bodies in politics are in the city to attend their national convention. Candidates for president and vice president are to be nominated and a platform affirmed. Attendance of national representatives is not expected. Watson appears as the likely presidential nominee with Hearst forces possibly participating. The convention opens at Olympic Theater with 10 o'clock start. The money plank and proposals for municipal ownership and direct nomination feature the platform. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as safe under the Pure Food Law.

St. Louis People's Party Candinnes National Provisional Counities American Monetary League Federated People's Party Clubs People’s Paryon Independence League Wiliam R. Hearst Olympic Theater James H. Ferris Joliet, IN Thomas E. Watson Georgia Mr. Watson Bryan Watson

Venezuela Terms Loom In Senate Trade Talks

Washington April 1 The anticipated correspondence on American claims against Venezuela was submitted to the senate. Secretary Root’s presentation shows negotiations have reached a critical phase and the president’s action signals urgency. The senate committee on foreign relations weighs a three part plan: tax Venezuelan coffee imports, bar asphalt imports from Lake Bermudez, and grant the president broader powers to act with Venezuela.

Washington America Venezuela Senate Secretary Root Congress Root Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Senate Committee Arsiang United States Lake Bermudez

Allen's Foot-Ease advertised relief for tired feet

Old time ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease sweating and damp feet and make shoes feel lighter. It claims to cure aching swollen and blistered feet and relieve chilblains corns and bunions. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a trial package offered.

Allen Addresa jAllen Olmstead le Roy

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Dr. Shoop Boston Poullain Shot Judge Thrasher J. H Lowe World Man J.T. Baird Meyerhardt English Grand Lodge James Brown John J. James People’s Party Foley South Carolina Peruna M. C. Butler M. (. Butler U, 8 Washington, D.C Peruna Medicine Co Verona Peruna Drug Mfg. Co Columbus Ohio Teddy
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