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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1905
Page
7
Under date of September 9, S. P. Keyes of Boston Massachusetts reports relief from a terrible head neck and shoulder skin complaint after years of suffering. He describes discharging offensive matter and failure of doctors hospitals and six months of effort before trying Cuticura. He says a trial led to a surprising rapid complete cure.
Bathing the affected parts with hot water and Cuticura Soap to cleanse crusts and soften the thickened cuticle, then applying Cuticura Ointment to soothe irritation and heal, and taking Cuticura Resolvent Pills to purify the blood. A single act can cure the tormenting disfiguring skin troubles when others fail. Cuticura products sold worldwide by Potter Drug & Chem Corp.
The swan known as Old Jean, hatched in France in 1795 and aged 110, died on a local farm. Owner Peter Valley preserved a 1840 daguerreotype with Emile Valliers, linking the bird to Daguerre. The swan supplied down for beds, pillows, and quills used in historical documents.
Atlanta, April 11. J. F. L. Bond of Danielsville, state senator from the thirteenth district, announced his candidacy for president pro tem of the Georgia Senate. The district includes Oglethorpe Madison and Elbert counties. Bond previously served Madison County in the house from 1896 to 1899 and said he has pledges to secure election beyond doubt.
In Winder Georgia on April 11 Mary Dottery three-year-old fell through rotten planks into a disused water filled well. Her mother and bystanders cried out as Colonel H T Etheridge rushed to the scene and without chain of clothing leapt into the twenty foot well to bring the child to the surface. The child was unconscious but revived with resuscitation and is now well.
Macon Georgia April 11 Mercer baseball coach Billy Smith resigns to devote full time to managing the Macon club in the South Atlantic League. Mercer authorities accepted the resignation after discussions. E W Maynard and Eden Taylor will coach the college team while Smith heads the Macon club.
Little Rock, April 11. Ebenezer Runyon was shot and killed during an initiation of the Knights of Pythias at Felsenthal lodge. Charles Filler, an officer, officiated as a revolver loaded with blank cartridges misfired into Runyon's brain, causing instant death. The lodge dispersed in consternation.
The article claims rheumatism is hard to cure and lists many remedies, then highlights Chamberlains Pain Balm as offering quick relief and potential permanent cures. It notes extensive sales and invites readers to obtain it from H. B. Palmer & Co and W. J. Smith.
The speaker argues that after emancipation the white man will control politics while the negro retains legal rights, urging the two races to remain in the same government. He emphasizes mutual dependence, economic roles, and social differences, warning against colonization and favoring coexistence over conflict.
Ern est McGregor of this city was severely jolted after leaping from a moving train near Inman Park while on his way to watch a Georgia Tech baseball game in Atlanta. He suffered a hip injury, received plaster cast treatment, and was sent home. doctors expect a sprain with a few days before he can be active again.
A letter signed DN. V. Adney argues that misperceptions and race mixing threaten social order. It claims the ballot box has grown corrupt since the war due to demagogues who promise office and equality to Negro voters. The essay urges whites to educate and lead, and for Black preachers and teachers to stay out of politics.
Isaac Stiles Hopkins of Athens, a Yale Varsity debater chosen to face Harvard on May 5, is a second year law student known for skill in argument. He helped his college win the Sewanee debate for Georgia last year and has earned honors at the University of Georgia.
The meningitis epidemic that hit New York in 1872 is subsiding with sunny weather. Officials estimate about 830 fatalities, many children, with weekly deaths easing by roughly twenty from the prior week. Hospitals report improving patient conditions as the epidemic wanes.
Athens business figure Welborn DuBose is named agent for Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York. The firm is among the oldest and strongest, with many policy holders in Athens. DuBose aims to be a strong local representative.
Last night at the Masonic Hall in this city a meeting of unusual interest heard J P Stevens and George Ergard of Atlanta report on inspecting the Athens Lodge. The degree work by Knight Templar was praised as beautifully done and exemplary. Stevens and Ergard, pleased with the lodge’s condition, will report to the Grand Lodge.
Well known Athens musician Henry Culp left yesterday to join a concert band in Montgomery Alabama. A trombone player of rare ability he will perform at a popular summer resort venue with the Montgomery band this season.
Morning services for Christians at the Moms Warehouse in Ath ens begin with devotional exercises at 10 20 led by Major Cole to unite believers in testimony of Christ Jesus. Sermons at 11 preach from Ephesians. Dr Broughton urges Christian business people to attend. Service ends promptly at noon.
State affairs column discusses Georgia gubernatorial prospects with references to Clark Howell and T J M Kelly supporting him. Mentions railroads influencing the railroad commission, campaign dynamics, and voter sentiment across counties. Includes ad lines on Dr King s New Life Pills and Chamberlains tablets with local druggists.
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