Barn Fire Destroys Reaves Plantation Barn Near Watkinsville
A large barn on the R. K. Reaves plantation near Watkinsville burned Sunday around midnight. Six mules and the carriage horse perished, with tools wagons and forage also lost. Losses total several thousand dollars. this is the second barn fire at the same farm in recent years. Foley's Honey and Tar ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Reaves
Watkinsville
Reaves
Anderson
Mr. Reaves
Improper Conduct Charge Against Smith Remains
A disorderly conduct charge stands against Lee Smith in mayor's court. He is free on bond with trial set for Saturday morning before Mayor Dorsey. The accuser, Miss Savannah Dalley of Jackson County, says Smith made an improper proposal near the old Russell bicycle shop on Saturday afternoon. Smith denies the accusation and has hired Judge George Thomas to defend him. City Attorney West will represent the city. The rest discusses medicine opinions and a note on the upcoming general assembly sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Smith
Dorsey
Smith
Savannah Dalley
Jackson County
Washington Street
Russell
George ©. Thomas
West
Local justice actions vie with a shoe ad
Mayor Dorsey fined Dilmus Williams for selling liquor one hundred dollars. Henry Smith cited for cruelty to animals fined five dollars. Dan Harris fined five dollars for public indecency. Andrew Harvey and John Fields fined twenty five dollars or three months on streets. Henry Poss fined five dollars for disorderly conduct. Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as a foot comfort powder offering relief for painful feet and ingrown nails with trial packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey
Dilmus Williams
Dilmus
Henry Smith
Dan Harris
Andrew Harvey
John Fields
Henry Poss
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Death of a Little Child at Hill Street
Yesterday at eight a.m. at Dr A C Holliday and wife Hill Street home in Athens the death of eighteen month old Ittle Sarah after several days of pneumonia. Funeral today at three p.m. at the residence with Rev M L Troutman officiating. Pallbearers J N Webb Tom Joiner N Slaughter B D Sledge. They meet at Dorsey and Funkenstein's at 2:30 p.m. Flea circus and Barkoot Amusement Co shown during week of April 19 on Athens streets to aid city park project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Holliday
Hill Street
Ittle Sarah
M. L. Troutman
First Methodist Church
Messrs
J. N. Webb
Tom Joiner
Slaughter
B. D Sledge
Dorsey & Funkenstein
Ving
Doletta
Mazeppa
Brein
Barkoot Amusement Co
Athens
Peonage Warrant Issued for Thompson in Georgia Case
Yesterday afternoon Judge E C Kinnebrew issued a peonage warrant against Ernest Thompson of Oglethorpe County after Charlie Horton accused him of abusive treatment under a year long work contract. Horton alleges beatings and a hammer strike, with Dr W T Hamilton reporting dropsy and severe injuries. The federal grand jury will investigate, as Horton’s testimony describes harsh conditions and debt claims. Also included are public notices about local businesses and a Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy promo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Horton
E. C. Kinnebrew
United States
Ernest Thompson
Oglethorpe County
Horton
Thompson
J. H. Haw
W. T. Hamilton
Federal Grand Jury
DeKalb County To Be Merged With Fulton
Atlanta Ga April 12 Special At a Decatur meeting DeKalb county citizens endorsed the proposed merger with Fulton and unanimously nominated A. Morris for the legislature to replace C Murphy Canter who declined reelection to serve on the railroad commission Governor Smith recently appointed him Hooper Alexander was tasked to draft a dissolution and amalgamation bill Morris who announced on a dissolution platform was endorsed and said to be unopposed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
DeKalb County
Decatur
DeKalb
Fulton
A. Morris
C. Murphy Canter
Railroad Commission
Smith
Hooper Alexander
Useless Invention Promises Silent Drops and Firing Penny
The inventor touts a new collection box that makes no sound with coins over a quarter, tinkles with a dime, whistles with a nickel, and fires a shot with a penny while a lack of coins snaps a photo. The chamber of commerce declines as a pastor cites many conventions already booked for the next two months, stressing Athens progress.
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Chamber of Commerce
Athens
Death of Pope Hill at McRae Raises Investigation Calls
Citizens urge thorough inquiry into Pope Hill death at McRae amid questions whether it was murder or self harm and demand a full, transparent investigation to solve the mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Hill
McRae
Pardons Spark Debate Over Prison Commission Powers
Atlanta reports that about 75 pardons or paroles since January 1 show a high share given to inmates convicted of manslaughter or taking life. The piece notes clear favoritism via petitions and influential support, cites a poignant case of 81-year-old J W Hart, and mentions a full pardon for W G Thompson after prior protests.
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Aim
Atlanta
Prison Commission
J. W. Hart
State Farm
Walle
Savannah
Snug Harbor
Staten Island
W. G. Thompson
Chatam
Umber
New Jersey
Cotton Prices Rise To Ten Cents In Local Market
Cotton jumped to ten cents yesterday in the Athens market, ending a long wait. A large volume of sales followed the rise, with many bales moved from local warehouses and more cotton likely to be sold if the market remains firm.
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Athens
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Athens Woman After Three Years
Mrs H C Pollard of 436 Foundry St Athens Ga credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief after three years of kidney trouble. She endured four doctors and various remedies with no success until after five boxes she was free of symptoms. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for US Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
H. C. Pollard
Foundry St
Dean
Palmer & Sons
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Justices of Peace to Convene in Macon Georgia
Macon Georgia April 12 Justice J Tom Rogers issued a call for a state convention of more than three thousand justices of the peace May 27 and 28 to discuss evils in the justice courts laws. The aim is to set grievances, shape reforms into measures to be enacted by the coming legislature. A large attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
J. Tom Rogers
Macca
Georgia
Up Before The Bar and Other Fragments
An attorney from Pittsfield VI endorses Dr King s New Life Pills for chills and bilious headaches. A short tale follows an Irish immigrant who travels to America seeking work, ending in a humorous dockside misstep about saved passage money.
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N. H. Brown
Attornney
Pittsfield
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Judge's Library
O ‘Hiad
No Corpses Delays Dissection Bonds At Hospital College
The Georgian Anatomical Board refuses dissection of human bodies due to the Hospital Medical College lacking the required five thousand dollar bond. An investigation shows no Capitol official aware of the bond law and records lack filings from other state medical colleges. The board guards handling of bodies from state institutions and enforces related laws. The hospital college, formed recently, sought corpses via markets in Tennessee, prompting possible penalties for those involved. Attorney General John O. Harts is examining the matter as the college prospects for bonds remain unresolved.
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Ulm
Atlanta
Hospital Medical College
Georgian Anatomical Board
Capitol
Anatomical Board
Ingang
Tennessee
Br. R. BE. Brawbling
New College
John O. Harts
Swept Over Niagara Warns of River Dangers and Remedies
An editorial warns that careless boat operators face Niagara River hazards as ripples and currents grow. It advocates heed to bodily warnings like backache signaling kidney issues and promotes Electric Bitters as a cure, citing a testimonial from J. R. Blankenship of Belk, Tennessee, with local sellers listed.
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Niagara
Bright
J. R. Blankenshi P
Belk, Tenn
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sona
Georgia Young Men's Christian Association Convention in Athens 1909
The twenty eighth State Convention of the Georgian Young Men's Christian Association will be held in Athens from April 17 to 19 1909. Citizens of Athens offer free entertainment if names are sent by April 14. Prominent speakers include C K Ober H C Williams G G Maby with topics on volunteer workers membership obligations and teamwork. A section conference will aid men from small communities. Contacts: I T Read State Secretary Pryor St and Auburn Ave Atlanta Ga.
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Athens
C. D. Campbell
C. K. Ober
International Committee
Young Men's Christian Associations
New York
H. C. Williams
G. G. Maby
Young Men's Christian Association
Scranton
Georgia
Young Men’s Christian
M. L. Mardre
Lempkie
John D. Walker
Sparta
R. L. J. Smith
Commerce
I. V. Read
Pryor St
Auburn Ave
Atlanta
Whooping Cough Remedy Marketed for Cough Relief
For Whooping Cough, Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It will keep the cough loose and aid expectoration, making coughing less frequent and severe. Safe and sure. For sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons and party outlets. IN HONOR OF GENERAL BOOTH. New York April 12. Local celebration of Gen. William Booth’s eightieth birthday continues with meetings under the Salvation Army. A grand tableau is planned to close the festivities tonight. Commander Eva Booth leads services in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr. Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
E. C. Kickvoy
L, P, Canning
Chamberlain
Orr Drug Co
Bo, McEvoy, LP
General Booth
New York
William Booth
New York Granc
Salvation Army
Carnegie Hat
Gen. Booth
Eva Baoth
General Booths
United States
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Lavadura
A & Cent
Warren J. Smith & Dro
General Assembly
Justices OF Peace
Kentucky
L. G. Daniel
Chattanooga
Tenn
Paul Heyman
Amos
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