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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1909
Page
5
New York April 17 Easter fashion parade shows no radical shift this spring and summer. Most gowns mirror winter styles with gentle remodellings, long sleeves persist, one piece frocks rise, and skirts slim with soft back fullness. Colors lean toward muted tones with suede taupe and khaki hues. hats boast high crowns, wide braids, and moire trims.
Mrs. Dr. Rosa F. Monnish, recently sentenced to two years in federal prison and a $2000 fine for sending obscene material, died by suicide in her Peachtree street rooms. A guard had accompanied her home after sentencing and found her body after she failed to return.
Two million bottles of Perry Davis Painkiller are sold annually. The remedy eases pain from sprains burns and bruises and relieves rheumatism neuralgia colds cramps colic and diarrhoea. A 35 cent new size and 50 cent size are available. ensure your druggist stocks Perry Davis.
The warrant against Ernest Hansford of Oglethorpe county for peonage was dismissed. Evidence at trial before Judge Kinnebrew was inadequate to hold him. Hansford claimed he whipped the enslaved man for insulting remarks about his wife.
The article warns of river dangers and urges Electric Bitters for kidney issues after a tale of a boatman’s negligence. It also surveys spring hat trends, fashion tips on Lan deau hats, and lapis lazuli jewelry, highlighting large hat pins, belts, and bracelets as popular accessories.
Unanimous resolutions filed by the Athens YMCA convention committee thank God for blessings from the Georgia Florida State Convention and express gratitude to the Athens YMCA, Secretary W T Forbes, entertainment chair Ned Hodgson, Athens Banner, city pastors, and international committee members K Ober and H O Williams for their hospitality and guidance.
Captain Peter C. Hains goes on trial for the alleged murder of William Annis at Bayside Yacht Club on regatta day. His brothers, parents, and a death during prior testimony accompany him. judge Garretson presides as the case draws heavy public attention.
Mr Frank Carithers son of Mr and Mrs W G Cesithers of this city Iowa visiting relatives and friends for a few days He is a conductor on the Atlantic Coast Line running Raleigh North Carolina to Norfolk Virginia He has met with success in railroading and has one of the best runs on that system His friends here will be pleased by his success
Atlanta notes a push for biennial sessions with a fall or winter schedule. Key leaders include John Mr. Slaton for senate president, Julian McCurry for pro tem, and John N. Holder as potential house speaker, amid factional jockeying and talks of a dark horse.
The incoming Republican era will begin with Joseph M. Brown sworn in June 26 after a short ceremony. The legislature will then tackle revenue reform and the taxing system, while addressing prohibition and a railroad commission reorganization. The session aims to place state government on a business footing amid expected clashes.
From Beirut to Tarsus reports show a three day street battle in Adana leaving about 1000 dead and the Armenian quarter destroyed. American missionaries Roberg and Maurier are cited among casualties with others safe. 4000 refugees seek aid at the American mission as relief is pressed.
New York April 19 an army of half a million women organized by the Federation of Women's Clubs and wives of prominent New Yorkers supports Senate Finance Committee against higher tariffs on cotton stockings. Clerks stenographers and shop girls join housewives and mothers with labor men backing the push to strike out proposed duty increases.
More than one in ten rheumatism cases are caused by damp weather and do not require treatment. A simple flat application of Chamberlains Liniment eases pain and soreness. Price 60 cents for large size. Sold by local druggists H R Palmer & Sons and others.
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