Woman jailed for theft in Chirke county case
Katie Davenport, ed., was placed in Chirke county Jail yesterday afternoon on a larceny charge. She allegedly stole Ike Jackson's clothes and household goods, while Ike was in jail for selling whiskey. Authorities tracked Davenport to Elberton Hall Wood, who made the arrest. The report also touts Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets with dubious medical claims.
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Katie Davenport
Chirke County
Katie
Ike Jackson
Miterton
Ike
Elberton Hall Wood
Arrested in Madison on State Warrant
Lamar Wilkins was brought back from Madison, Georgia on a state warrant sworn by Talmage Hardware Co. He allegedly took a gun with an agreement to pay once the company received the bill. Wilkins denies intent to wrong, having formerly worked as bookkeeper for J. M. Rogers. The notice then shifts to an advertisement for Dr. Shoop's Restorative, touting energy and locomotion benefits.
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Jackson
Madison
Lamar Wilkins
Talmage Hardware Co
Wilkins
Athens
Ito
Ely
J. M. Rogers
Ites Works
Dessert and Deception in a Wildly Outdated Ad Card
A fragment blends a domestic quarrel line with an old JELL O dessert ad copy. The dialogue implies betrayal before marriage, followed by an unrelated parental style dessert pitch praising instant preparation and multiple flavors as a family staple.
Deep Rock Ginger Ale Company charter petition amended
Clarke County Georgia petitioners seek amendment to a prior charter creating Deep Rock Ginger Ale Company. They propose reducing capital stock to 5000 dollars with 100 dollar shares and possible future increase to 100000 dollars. charter term twenty years with renewal rights. Filed March 1908 with court orders for administration and notices follow.
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Deep Rock Ginger Ale Company
K. Lumpkin
Georgia
Clarke County
Elmer J. Crawford
Superior Court
Sald County
E. J. Crawford
Bessie M. Richards
Said County
B. Wingfield
Walton County
Court of Ordinary
Athens
Towit
Clayton Street
Earl Whitehead
Jackson & Vincent
Clayton and
Lumpkin Streets
Carithers
G. W. Smith
J. 8S. Smith
Athens Seeks Bonds For Sewer System And Water Works
City of Athens votes April 16 1908 on issuing bonds to fund sewer improvements and water works expansion. Polls run 9 am to 4 pm with "For Sewer Bonds" or "Against Sewer Bonds" on ballots, under 1877 constitution provisions. Official notice signed by W L Wood clerk of council.
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Athens
Athena
City of
Counell
W. L. Wood
Oconee
Receipts Rise for Athens Cotton Season Shatters Records
Athens cotton receipts for the current season near 110000 bales surpass last season’s record. Wagon receipts lead by about 8000 bales, railroad receipts dip slightly, stock on hand doubles year over year, with 1907-08 totals showing 109030 receipts and 895? shipments against 1906-07’s 106166 total and 932? shipments.
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Athens
Miners Strike for Better Wages Shuts 260000 Idle Today
In Indianapolis on April 1, 250000 coal miners halted work as wage talks with operators faltered. A 260000 man idle day followed. officials expect no long strike as a new scale is largely accepted. National officers’ changes and local disputes prompted temporary suspensions while a wage agreement is sought.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United States
United Mine Workers of America
The Huggins China House Advertisement
John B Gamble clerk invites painting needs and household goods buyers to The Huggins China House. They offer house paint barn paint roof paint white lead lenses doll paint brushes and more. The store also features steel and silver table cutlery tinware enamel ware china dinner sets chamber sets and barrel burns for keepers.
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Huggins China House
Intercollegiate Debates Highlight Georgia Contests
The Georgia team will debate Washington and Lee on May 4 at the University chapel and Tulane on May 5 in the city. Debates with North Carolina occur at Chapel Hill next week. Georgia speakers are E. O. Smith of Gainesville and B. Smith of Atlanta. A campus debate on April 8 will decide who represents the University in Tulane and Washington and Lee contests. The events are praised for student training and vigor.
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Georgia
Washington and Lee
University Chapel
Tulane
North Carolina
Chapel Hill
N. C
Messrs
E. O. Smith
Gainesville
B.smith
Atlanta
May Name Watson for President headline rally in St Louis
In St Louis on April 1 representatives of the People's Party and allied reform groups gather ahead of a national convention. They plan to nominate a president and vice president, adopt a platform, and discuss a potential merger with the Independence League. Thomas E Watson is the likely presidential candidate with the money plank in focus.
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St. Louis
People's Party
National Provisional Vorwites
American Monetary League
Federated People’s Party Clubs
People's
Independence League
William R. Hearst
James H. Ferris
Joliet, IN
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Watson
Bryan
Mr. Watson
For Sale Horses in Athens by Huggins and Son
For sale two good farm horses listed by J. H. Huggins and Son of Athens Georgia. Gentle Annie reportedly performed well yesterday but the duration of her steadiness cannot be recorded with certainty.
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J. H. Huggins & Son
Athens, Ga
Senator Lutter praises Peruna in Washington letter
Ex US Senator M Lutter from South Carolina endorses Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble. He notes relief after a short use and calls Peruna a wonderful medicine. The ad links catarrh of the stomach to dyspepsia and urges purchase with prices and order directions.
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Peruna
M. . Lutter
U. 8
South Carolina
Washington, D.C
Peruns Medicine 'Co
Venezuela Terms Likely From Senate Debate on Claims
Washington April 1 The long awaited correspondence with Venezuela over pending American claims was submitted to the Senate with Secretary Root’s strong presentation of the case. Senators expect a three point program including a prohibitive tariff on Venezuelan coffee.
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Washington
Amer*ica
Venezuela
Senate
Congress
Root
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate Committee
United States
Lake Bermudez
Spring Mood Inspires Quiet Reflections
A brief verse notes that spring awakens not just the world but inner feeling as the season loosens chill and invites a gentler tempo. The speaker suggests a shared, subtle shift toward livelier mood and fresh lightness in daily life.
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement states benefits and price
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for swollen nervous feet and foot discomfort. It claims to rest feet ease tight shoes and cure aching, swollen, sweating feet with blisters and callous spots, including chilblains. The copy urges trial, lists 26c price, and offers a free trial package at Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmstead
le Roy
N. Y
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H. P. Lawrence
Mary A. Scurry
J. W. Butler
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Seorgia
L. C Wardlaw
W. M. Wardlaw
S. B. Wingfield, Sr
Goodloc
H. Yancey
Lucy Grattan Yancey
John H. Lambert
S. B. Wingfield
Feorgia
W. Bailey
W. W. Bailey
T. B. Mangum
B. Wingfield, Sr
T. P. Vincent
George Kenny
Wingfield, Sr
Court House
Mary L. Benedict
East Broad Street
C. M. Bell
H. C. White
Max Michael
P. Calvin Jones
E. H. Brown
Board of County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues
China House
Ens
Winterville Road
G. W. Hale
Barwick
Clarke County Farm
J. M. Suddeth
Jos. Phillips
Whitehall Road
Board of Commissiaores of
State of Georgia
John B, Gamble
Gentle Annie
Peruna Drug Mfg. Co
Columbus
Ohio
Cxpress
M. C. Butler
Teddy
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