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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
3
Evansville Ind reports Mia Louis A Dooley aged 49 died after reading a newspaper death notice about a woman killed in her home. She suffered a nervous collapse, cried I am dead, and died in hysterics after a physician could not explain the event.
Atlanta on April 9 report by railroad expert W O Jackson and Commissioner O B Stevens concludes a five day tour of the Georgia Railroad property. Jackson will publish his findings before any discussion of the report. A spike was removed from the main line at Grovetown during the tour.
The Atlanta Constitution offers a trip to Europe as a prize in its voting contest. Miss Sadie Murray of this city competes for the European trip and Jamestown prize, with friends urged to save coupons for her. Some rumors claimed she was out of the European contest, but she remains a strong contender.
John Washington of Bosqueville Texas faced leg loss from blood poisoning after a spider bite. He credits Wucklen's Arnica Salve with quick relief and complete healing after four boxes. Sold for 25 cents by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Son druggists.
Athens to host Marshall Hutson of Syracuse the Baraca and Philathea founder will speak at the Baptist Sunday school next Sunday morning and again at 8 30 p m to a meeting of all Sunday school young men at First Baptist church. Delegations of all denominations invited.
Raleigh officials and Seaboard Air Line President Garrett announced contracts closing for 12 million dollars in road improvements. The state corporation commission ordered a 110 mile branch line upgrades here, with 250 thousand to Wilmington terminal facilities and 85 thousand to Charlotte. Officials anticipate a surge in Carolina Central traffic when South and Western coal fields connect at Rutherfordton.
Receipts of cotton in Athens are fading with expectations under a thousand bales from now to September 1. The season total may reach about 107000 bales, roughly fourteen thousand more than any previous year, with sales higher than last season and little saleable cotton on hand.
Prof A M Soule resigns from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and accepts the dean post in the University of Georgia. He states there is no prospect of staying in Virginia. A Virginia farming petition asks him to reconsider and urges the board to reject the resignation, with action expected in June.
Advertisement offers a free book for men covering chronic diseases in men and women including brain and nerve exhaustion debility blood poisoning skin diseases rheumatism stomach bowel liver heart throat and lung issues. Call or write Dr Hathaway & Co Suite 17 Inman Building 3rd floor Atlanta Ga.
A fragment shows a humorous exchange about dining options with phrases indicating an evening meal served à la carte and a night lunch wagon in Chicago. The context is a light conversation item from the Chicago Daily News.
The Athens city council reviews the possibility of owning and operating its own electric light plant. The light committee is studying facts, noting a prior one year city operation and a current contract with Athens Electric Railway Company. Debate centers on benefits versus risks of municipal ownership as contract terms end.
Australian heavyweight Bill Squires and manager Barney Reynolds arrive in Honolulu en route to San Francisco to challenge the O'Brien Burns winner. He plans to place $5,000 with W W Naughton of the San Francisco Examiner as the match stake and then head to Los Angeles to view the fight.
A nine year old girl Corinne Bazelle was shot and killed at her parents home near Corinne. Walter Daniel a sixteen year old boy, a family relative, is named as the shooter with beliefs split on accident or intent and the case has drawn grand jury attention.
Macon Mayor Bridges Smith urges city officials to attend the convention in Athens on the 28th and 29th with invitations for mayors to bring their families. The letter promotes joining the League to gain information and connect with other towns, noting dues and resolutions for 1907.
The will of Albert E. Thornton was admitted to probate in common form in Atlanta. Mrs Leila A Thornton widow of the deceased is named sole devisee of the entire estate both real and personal. The three children Austell Albert and Janie Thornton are not mentioned in the will and provision for them is left to Mrs Thornton. The filing was by Attorneys A A and E J Meyer.
The state militia conducts strict inspections and disbands any company failing to meet standards. Strong units are valued, and Athens prides itself on having one of the best military companies in the state.
Messia R. H. Jones and R. B. Parker of Atlanta will represent the University of Georgia in a debate with Washington and Lee. The event will occur in Lexington during the Georgia boys Virginia trip for baseball. The topic is foreign immigration for the South and Georgia will take the affirmative.
In Macon Easter morning services at Christ Church consecrated a bronze tablet in memory of Capt. William Yates of the 4th United States Cavalry who died heroically. The inscription notes he saved a comrade and the memorial was erected by his troop. The bronze tablet by Gorham of New York is placed on the right wall between two windows.
A reader recounts using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills to cure a severe skin eruption after failing with a doctor. After sending for Cuticura and applying the regimen, relief came quickly and full recovery followed. The letter thanks the company and requests publication of the testimonial.
A sensational claim blares that thousands of patients are cured by warm baths with Cuticura soap and Cuticuraointment along with Cuticura Resolvent Pills when doctors fail. The text touts Cuticura as the great skin cure and mentions mild dosing and widespread use.
The Lucy Cobb Institute begins Friday May 31 and ends Tuesday June 4 with events each day. The oratory class presents As You Like It Friday, an operetta Saturday, and on Sunday June 2 Rev C A Stakeley delivers the baccalaureate sermon. The Monday concert features institute talent and Tuesday hosts graduating exercises and Alumnae events.
In a brief exchange Mrs Nagget asserts women are sincere and honest and suffer for their convictions. Naggett concedes the point before shifting to a remark about achieving a goal described as getting a No.7 foot into No.8, as reported by the Philadelphia Press.
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