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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
7
The Athens police force reports tight patrols and systematic beat work under Chief McKie. Sixty cases docketed this month with fines totaling $1,746.10 in money or labor. Drunk cases numbered 39, lower than March 1907, reflecting improved enforcement.
The funeral of Mrs BE H Carlton was held at the First Methodist church with a large gathering of sorrowing friends. Pallbearers led the casket to the hearse as the choir sang Lead Kindly Light and Nearer My God to Thee. Rev J G Johnson delivered the sermon from a chosen text and the service concluded at Coolee cemetery. An advertisement for Foley's Kidney Cure warns of insidious kidney trouble and its dangers.
The Floyd County Board of Education passed resolutions on the death of Capt C P Morton brother of Col W H Morton. It notes his service on the board from 1891 to 1908 except two years, his zeal for education, and guardianship of teachers and children.
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, swears the firm will pay 100 dollars for each incurable catarrh case using Mall's Catarrh Cure. The remedy is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Sentiments and testimonials available. sold by all druggists.
New York fashion notes describe the season’s neckwear with lace bows and jabots, long draped capes, and airy wraps in silk pongee and Rajah. Waist lines rise in cost, with separate blouses pairing to hats, while sleeves trend toward short lace or long wired options. Tailored gowns appear English in cut, with Empire coats and varied waistcoats in brocade and plain cloth.
Mrs. Sarah A. Cole reports relief from rheumatism after two years of pain using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. She credits the product with restoring rest and sleep and notes friends have tried it with similar results. Sold by multiple druggists and stores in the region. Also promotes Kodo for digestive issues and nervous headaches.
New York April 4 An eighty year old hermit woman who died last week left an estate worth two million dollars. She refused to sell a little farm near Pronx despite aggressive real estate pressure, keeping it intact amid city growth. The farm, a white house, and years of legal battles ended with no near relatives to inherit.
Clemson College reports three hundred and six cadets from sophomore freshman and preparatory classes dismissed for their Pendleton talk on April 1. Forty nine juniors had already been punished last Saturday. Cadets handed in arms at the armory and marched to the chapel as Dr Mell urged the incident serve as an object lesson and and calm acceptance of fault. No further trouble is anticipated.
Rome April 8 The duke of Aosta met King Victor Emmanuel the duke of the Abruzzi and the count of Turin for a family conference on marrying the duke of the Abruzzi to Miss Katherine Elkins daughter of Senator Elkins of West Virginia. Report says engagement confirmed and the duke will return to the United States soon though no official announcement is planned.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a near death from pneumonia in spring 1906. After a fearful cough and weakness he tried Dr King s New Discovery. Two and a half bottles restored health proving it best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Sold with guarantee at local drug stores. Trial bottle free.
R M Cheshire surveys Native American medical beliefs noting ancient practices and witchcraft elements in herbal remedies. He describes medicine bags, amulets, rattles, and rituals used across tribes from Pah Utes to Cherokees, with cautions about limited empirical knowledge and enduring traditions.
Washington reports next week in western New York the Standard Oil Company faces 1,433 counts with a potential $28,660,000 fine. Chicago may see an indictment with 1,300 counts and up to $26,000,000 in penalties. Additional Chicago and Western Tennessee cases total thousands of counts with massive possible fines. Attorneys general coordinate with EDWIN SILAS and others as Rockefeller associates weigh government terms. The Chicago federal appeal over Landis decision could influence precedents and possible guilty plea. A testimonial letter from C N Cornell praising Kodol is included as a notable aside.
A New York dispatch says plans are under elaboration for a joint military and naval mobilization in Venezuelan waters once President Roosevelt gains congressional sanction to act against Castro. Both War and Navy are tentatively mapping a show of force, with the general staff and board of Navy involved in preparation to back demands with arms.
We announce Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. We recommend it as a safe remedy for children and it is sold by all druggists.
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