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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1915

Page

4

Supreme Court upholds Georgia on Leo Frank death sentence

The U S Supreme Court ruled Georgia did not violate Leo M Frank's federal rights in his death sentence for the Mary Phagan murder. The decision, announced by Justice Pitner, agrees with the Northern District of Georgia's habeas corpus denial. Dissenters urged sending the case back for new evidence.

Associated Press Washington Supreme Court Today Georgia Leo M. Frank Mary Phagan Wrank Frank Georgia Supreme Court District Court Holmes Milly Atlanta Mary Phagen Brooklyn N. Y Negro Watchqmman Newt Lee Lee Leter Jin Conley Fac Superior Court L. Roan Roan New York Conley State Supreme Court F Rank Pee Becaue Frank Lamar Supreme Court of the United States Georgia Sucrete Court Newman Federal District Court For Supreme Court Lemar

Harm From Posture Affects Lung Oxygen Exchange

A fragment notes that poor posture can cramp the lungs preventing adequate oxygen intake and hindering the removal of waste and toxins from the body. The text emphasizes the danger of improper posture on respiratory function and overall health.

Athens merchants report improving business and steady credit prudence

Mr. Lee Gowan secretary notes a two week uptick in Athens business with more regular cash sales and cautious credit. Farmers remain conservative, but high visitor crowds boosted butchers. Phone inquiries and weekend collections improved despite carnival activity.

Lee Gowan Lie Association Athens

Homeowner Fires At Burglary Suspect on South Lumpkin Street

Mrs Ballie Hall reports a man attempted entry through a side window on South Lumpkin Street Sunday night. He broke glass to enter. the homeowner fired three shots at the intruder, who fled unharmed.

Ballie Hall South Lumpkin Street

Miss Sarah Lord 9 Dies After Long Illness

Miss Sarah Lord aged nine died at her Hillcrest street home Sunday afternoon after a long illness. Funeral and burial were at Neth Haven church yesterday afternoon. She leaves Miss Emma Lord and Miss Fannie Lord of this place and Mrs. Adolphus Barber of Colbert.

Sarah Lord Hillcrest Street Neth Haven’ Church Emma Lord Fannie Lord Adolphus Barber Colbert

Bowden duo resumes charge of Holland Café

Mr and Mrs J G Bowden announce they have taken charge of the Holland Café once more and will operate it with the same high standard as before. They are already in charge.

MR. and Mrs. Bowden Holland J. G. Bowden Holland Cafe

Not an Isolated Case From Athens Woman

Athens resident Mrs. Mirc W. W. Gilvey recalls prolonged kidney trouble with back pain swelling and dizziness. After using Doan's Kidney Pills she reports complete relief from all symptoms and dropsy. Price 50c at dealers. Doan's Kidney Pills are the same remedy Mrs. Silvey used from Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Athens Mirc. W. W. Gilvey Wilkerson At Doan Dean

State Supervision of Water and Sewerage Seen Key Note

The first session of the Georgia University conference on water and sewerage proposed a state board to supervise water from streams and sewer disposal. Delegates from across the state heard Leo Hudson of Pittsburgh outline practical topics and urged municipal ownership, fair rates, and centralized state oversight.

State Board Peabody Hall School of Engineering Engineering Society University of Georgia Eure Strahan Capt. Barnett Dorsey Barrow Leo Hudson Pittsburg Georgia University Hudson

Tragic Carb​olic Acid Mistake Claims Mrs Bullock

Mrs. G. M. Bullock mistakenly ingested a large dose of carbolic acid on Sunday morning and died within hours. She was eight years old, previously in good health, and reportedly confused the acid with her usual medicine. Funeral services were held at Peters Street residence with pallbearers named. She is survived by her husband, a sister Mrs. Sallie Smith, and a brother Mr. M. M. Giles, burial at Oconee Cemetery.

G. M. Bullock Resi Dence Peters Street Messrs R. Grubb B. W. Jones Joe Peeler W. B. Tuck Tom Joe Baye J. W. Giles J. Mira Bulock Sallie Smith M. M. Giles Oconee Cemetery

Cottage prayer meetings set for citywide week

Mr C I A Rowland chair of the cottage prayer meeting committee held a YM YWCA session to organize prayer gatherings in ten city divisions from April 26 through 30 as preparation for the Torrey meetings. Sixty five families signed cards and leaders were named to recruit sub leaders.

C. I A. Rowland Mr. Rowland Mears W. C. Wingfield N. G. Bloughter Tom Moore H. K. Cooper Geo. Ili. Hulme D. F. Miller DeWitte Booth

Plead for Sabbath Observance Excorated the Liquor Traffic

Clarke superior court adjourned from last Monday met yesterday with a selected grand jury led by foreman Hugh J. Rowe and a traverse panel. Judge Brand charged the jury on Sabbath observance amid warnings about liquor laws and listed excerpts on prohibition effects from the Kansas Record. The session opened with civil docket action and several cases disposed of, including divorces, drunkenness on the highway and a dentistry license violation. Receivership petitions were noted for Southern States Fire Insurance Company with Carl F. Crossley named as receiver. Court will reconvene at 9 o’clock. Tuesday calendar to follow.

Clarke Superior Court Hugh J. Rowe Foreman H. J. Rowe F A. Lipscomb C. H. Phinizy R. J. Hardeman R. 5. Johnson J.T. Pittard F. P. Griffeth H. V. Head J. J. Wilkins M. G. Michael H. P. Lawrence Geo, O'Kelley Frank Meyers J. H. Dozier L. F. Edwards Jas M. Rogers I. W. Richardson C. G. Talmadge W. A. Fowler W. C. Wingeld J. H. Patman D. D. B.cusse G. ‘H. Thurmond Traverse J. E. Barnett R I, McMahan J. T.gholston J. M. Head J. R. Hale T.W. Morton J. H. Glens F. M. Mangleberg W A. B. Church J. I. Jackson H. Towns, Sr C. H. Allgood Brand Kansas Clarke County Insurance Company Southern States Fire Insurance Company Carl F. Crossley Ben Barner Costa Chas Thornton Chatham County Ginn Christan Church of Athens C. F. Elder Rod Whitehead H. Warner

Colored man writes of late Capt White in Athens

A Black author recalls Captain James White, a Confederate veteran and banker in Athens Georgia. He praises White as a Southern gentleman who helped all regardless of race, mourning his death with gratitude for his deeds and character. The piece honors White’s courage, charity, and patriotism.

Capt. White James White National Bank of Athens M. B. Morton

Foley Cathartic Tablets Endorsement From Hancock Manager

Wm. O. B. Bielke manager of the Scott Hotel in Hancock Michigan says Foley Cathartic Tablets are mild and safe with no griping or nausea. They remove sluggish bowels and torpor, leaving a wholesome clean feeling and are most satisfactory for stout persons according to V R Palmer Sons.

Wm. O. B. Bielke Mgr. Scott Hotel Hancock, Mich V. R. Palmer’ Sons

Kidney Pill Ad Promises Youthful Vitality for Bridges

Mrs. M A Bridges of Robinson Mississippi says after ten months on Foley Kidney Pills she feels like a sixteen year old girl. The advertisement claims the pills invigorate weak kidneys relieve backache rheumatism and bladder trouble from H R Palmer and Sons.

M. A. Bridges

Palmistry and life span in the linen of the hand

The writer argues palmistry cannot reliably predict longevity for insurance purposes noting practical limits and skepticism about lines indicating life length.

Mc Combs Not Planing Resignation Says Health Rumors False

New York April 19 Chairman Mc Combs of the Democratic National Committee issued a statement tonight denying any intention to resign. He said reports of ill health are untrue.

Associated Press New York McCombs Democratic National Committee

Hart County girl sets new canning record in Hartwell

Miss Julia Williford of Hart County, Ga., won a $50 prize from Farm Canning Company of Meridian Conn. She heads the Hart county canning club, reportedly breaking all company records for handled machinery. Williford canned 4,284 cans last year, valued over $500, with about $10 borrowed for her initial investment. The local girls canning clubs and corn club work are advancing marketing efforts in Hart County.

Hartwell Julia Williford Hart County Farm Canning Company Meridian Con Mien Williford Canning Club Williford Corm Clube

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LEO Frank U. S. Supreme Court Hughes United States‘supreme Court Merchants Association Misshlord J. B. High Roy Werner State Board of Health Neal Tech G. H. Sargent LaGrange D. H. DuPree Arthur Pew Geo. Hillyer D. L. Caston R .M. Clayton Werner Leonard Metcalf Boston Mass H. C. White H. W. Black Capt. Gaillard Macon C. J. Hood Commerce Central State Board For Water Supply Athens Chamber of Commerce J. J. Gaillard Presiding Bsewage Penn C. C. Hammon P. H. Norcross B. M. Hall Gerdine Lumpkin Jno W. Noell H. M. Williamson C. C. Strickland C. L. Foster E. M. Howell L.B Flateau J. R. Butler W. B. Pope J. M. Fowler J. R. Davis King Alcohol America Joy Independent, Colored Publiation Atlanta, Ga M'Combs Foley& Co Chicago Foley Hart County Girl
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