This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
2
An advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for rheumatism and related pains. It claims quick relief from first doses, mentions renewed blood quality, and notes ingredients are pure botanics. Price is $1 per bottle with free samples by mail from Atlanta.
Judge Brand sentenced Jim Sims a 26 year old man found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the Charley Drake murder case last month at the Central of Georgia Railway yards. The judge noted self defense and provocation but limited mercy and set a twelve year term, with hints the maximum could have reached twenty.
The Colley case against Frank Colley over an alleged cut on University student Carrol Cabiness on College avenue was postponed by the mayor for the second time. Cabiness remained in hospital and unable to attend, with recovery likely several days away.
A grand jury returned a true bill against Frank Colley charging assault with intent to kill student Carroll Cabaniss. The injured man’s condition deteriorated slightly by yesterday evening from Tuesday.
Funeral services for Mrs. J. W. Ivey were held yesterday afternoon from the family home on Cleveland avenue with Rev. Mr. Cooper officiating. A large concourse of sorrowing friends attended and floral tributes reflected the high regard for the deceased.
David C. Barrow president of the Georgia Educational Association urges friends of education to attend the Macon gathering from Thursday night to Saturday noon the 25th to the 27th. He notes educational awakenings and rising prosperity inviting support and knowledge sharing among educators and the general public.
In superior court, the Solicitor General voluntarily dismissed the case against Seaboard Airline Railway for failing to inform patrons of delay times. The judge found the law defective and unenforceable due to lack of evidence about late trains beyond the Elberton station. Lawyers said the statute is almost inoperative and deficient.
A poetic fragment describes a man dragged before Fate and Circumstance the constable. The charge reads poverty as crime and Fate decrees a lifetime servitude at labor as punishment.
Ella Slayton of Noland Ark asserts health costs 25 cents for Dr King s New Life Pills. The product claims to cleanse gently and impart new life and vigor. Sold with satisfaction guaranteed at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer Son druggists.
The Elbert county crop disaster reports 10 000 trees ruined by pest with $100000 monetary loss anticipated. A Middleton, Elbe county banker contemplated selling the 10 000 trees for ten dollars to salvage value. The outlook appears gloomy as growers report little fruit remaining. An unrelated testimonial touts Electric Bitters as a cure for indigestion and debility with local druggists offering it at 50 cents.
The damage cases brought by Vincent and Jackson against the Athens Electric Railway were heard yesterday afternoon before the jury was dismissed. By mutual agreement, the trials were continued to the next term of court. The cases attracted marked attention and many witnesses were summoned for both sides.
J R Allgood of Fire Company 2 Athens Ga reports four to five years of kidney pain and diabetes suspicion. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from H R Palmer & Son's drug store he says backache and urinary trouble vanished and he can work comfortably again. Remember the name Doan's.
The Clarke County grand jury adjourned after days of work praising officers and urging improvements. It calls for a private clerk office, better record handling, a three member board of tax assessors, preferring local suppliers, and funding for paving Lumpkin Street and courthouse heaters. It also favors rock culverts, sturdier bridges, and new justice houses, with four year terms for officials and reforms to avoid cheap railroad excursion rates on Sundays.
There is more catarrh in this region than other diseases combined and local treatments fail. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims to cure constitutionally by taking internally and acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure, with testimonials and address to F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Dr and Mrs Len G Broughton and Dr C A Ridley were struck by a speeding trolley on Calcin street near Peachtree in Atlanta while stepping from tracks. Mrs Broughton suffered internal injuries, Dr Broughton ankle wrench, and Dr Ridley bruised.
The article states most fertilizer should be mixed into the soil before planting, with nitrate of soda as the only immediately available salt. It notes acids, potash, and organic nitrogen sources require time to decompose, and advises applying complete fertilizer one to three weeks before sowing for crops like cotton, corn, and tobacco. It discusses in furrows with seeds and cautions against overloading in dry conditions.
The Jamestown Exposition opens April 26 1907 to commemorate the United States birth. A Southern literature department will showcase Southern authors with the Taylor Trotwood Magazine coordinating submissions by publishers and authors nationwide. Authors urged to send autographed copies and ensure insured, prepaid shipments with descriptive details and proper identification.
An advertises a free book for men titled Here’s a Book for Men Only and invites readers to learn self knowledge as the foundation of success. It lists treatments for numerous chronic ailments including brain and nerve exhaustion, debility, skin diseases, rheumatism, kidney and bladder issues, piles, stomach and heart diseases, throat and lung problems. It promotes Dr Hatha way and Co at Suite 17 Inman White building Atlanta Ga.
The Lexington session of the Superior Court of Oglethorpe County proceeds smoothly with several murder cases on the docket. Athens attendees are expected to depart Lexington today.
Roberson, a Black man from Oconee County, was arrested by Athens officers on a misdemeanor case and yesterday transported to Unionville by the officials.
Mr. John R. Crawford III of Barlville lies at the bedside of the county court as deputies perform duties. He is the father of County Clerk Elmer Crawford. The report notes Crawford’s illness and the ongoing official responsibilities nearby.
Letter to Billup Phinny from Athens detailing Devoe paint selling tactics in Bridgeport and Boston area markets. Claims about gallon savings, labor costs, and efficiency of using ground machinery to mix lead and oil. Mentions agents Cou Bell & Wade Co and working men as target customers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.