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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1908
Page
5
A fragmented notice urges veterans and widows to call at the court house to collect quarterly pension payments. It critiques officers in charge of disbursement and mentions Wingfield still receiving no pension for his wife while continuing in the job.
An appeal for a new trial in the Robert Dallas case was heard. The court granted a new trial, with proceedings to schedule a later date, and the likelihood of retrial at a later term.
Regular meeting of the Laura Rutherford Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy was held at Mrs. M. W. Welch’s residence. Miss Fannie Mitchell discussed topics from Hon. J. L. McCully, with state committee discussion. Mrs. Crawford spoke on experiences in Los Angeles. Neighbor Mrs. Berwin raised questions about the crossey chairs and their descendants.
A stray April report from Adel Georgia notes a local straw vote with Brown leading among undecided voters. The missive lists supporters and attendees at Kimball House in Utanti, mentioning organizers and several named locals.
A brief ad claims a Foley 4 Mey Cure can stop irregular kidney trouble and other kidney issues not beyond medical reach. The text emphasizes immunity from kidney troll and urges readers to act on the medicine described, presenting a simple health promise for May.
New York April 13 A further chapter in the Prince Helle De Sagan and Madame Anna Gould affair emerges as G G Netter publishes a statement from the prince. He says they were betrothed after the divorce and that they plan a quiet Paris residence once marriage occurs to settle debts of the former husband.
Pittsburg April 13 Many Democratic contests remain unsettled at midnight with results not known for days. Bryan forces suffer an almost complete defeat in western Pennsylvania and Allegheny County with no delegates won to the national or state conventions. The Guffey-led organization opposed instructed delegates while the Bryan Democratic League backed them. Official counts will determine the final figures.
Savannah hosts the Knights of Pythias Georgia grand lodge meeting May 20 21 22 with Mayor Tedman welcoming and General Peter W Mekirim delivering the welcome address Grand Chancellor D J Batley to respond Features include Khorassan ceremonial session fireworks in Forsyth Park drills by Uniform Bank band concerts trips to Thunderbolt vaudeville performance and a water trip by two visiting steamers
In Lafayette Georgia on April 11 Mrs Henry Young made a desperate suicide attempt by shooting herself with a .22 revolver. The ball entered above the left nipple and lodged under the skin near the left hip. A negro boy employed by Mr Young tried to wrest the pistol away but she refused. Medical help arrived, the ball was located and removed, and recovery was deemed possible. A local advert for Kodol appears at the end.
Three masked burglars broke into the Sassafras post office in Cecil County Maryland last night and wounded Postmaster Morris in the leg before forcing his wife to hand over 90 dollars in cash. They fled with stamps and were not yet captured, authorities said.
Washington dispatch notes that the capital generates vast news flow from the White House, Capitol, and departments, with peak telegraph activity at 11–12 am and 6–8 pm. It covers a delayed Judiciary Committee report on Judge Wilfley, plus echoes Daniel Webster on opposition to wealth and monopoly amid rising partisan scrutiny in Washington.
In Macon Georgia on April 13 seven candidates enter the race for Bibb County's three seats in the house of representatives. Key figures include Hon. Roland Ellis and former representative Ben Fowler, with Joe Hill Hall Ed Ryals R. Douglas Feagan K R F Evans and A P Jones also vying. An energetic primary fight is expected before the next legislature convenes.
Mobile isler reports Judge Jules R. Alford may rule Sunday baseball constitutional, enabling Southern League games in Alabama towns pending schedule changes to suit Montgomery and Birmingham. DeWitt & Co. Chicago. A reader letter extols Kadobaleni as cure. unsigned. Drugstores carry product.
Chicago and Washington hubs push Governor Johnson of Minnesota for the Democratic presidential nomination. Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago, hosts headquarters run by Frederick Lynch with assistants. Mass mailing of Johnson pamphlets and literature is underway, urging party unity to avert defeat and seek a decisive victory next November.
Mrs. Sarah A. Cole of Dover Delaware says Chamberlains Pain Balm relieved years of rheumatic pain after two years use. She notes it aids rest and sleep and shares that many friends found similar relief. Available from H R Palmer Sons Warren J Smith I Canning BE McEvoy Orr Drug Athens Ga.
In Winder Georgia on April 13 a 16 year old, Arthur Delapperriere, son of Dr W H Delapperriere, shot and killed Will Cook at Hoschton nine miles away after a row at a livery stable. Cook allegedly knocked the youth down twice before the fatal shot. Both parties are prominent there and the tragedy is deeply deplored.
In Montgomery Alabama on April 13 the bodies of H Q Daniels and C Smith who drowned last night in the Alabama river had not yet been recovered searchers worked with dynamite and a cannon but made no headway maintaining an ongoing rescue effort into the night
Mrs. B L Brown of Wayne West Virginia says she suffered kidney disease and could not rise. After using Foley s Kidney Cure a dollar bottle and part of a second cured her entirely. The medicine is sold by all druggists.
The United States battleship fleet will anchor in San Diego Bay within twenty four hours after a 13400 mile voyage. Plans call for a four day stay with elaborate entertainment for officers and men, as San Diego prepares to host naval visitors and showcase the harbor, city sights, and Coronado.
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