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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1905
Page
4
The Athens division of the Federal court has grown in scope, improving access for the northeastern state region. Officials note heavier criminal and civil dockets due to the division’s usefulness, welcoming federal officers and aiming to be ready for the next session in the new Federal building.
An obituary recalls Joseph Jefferson’s life and legacy as a beloved American actor famed for Rip Van Winkle and his humane qualities. It lauds his genius and the impact of his talent on stage, family, friends, and countrymen, noting his passing in Florida.
A Macon charity the Georgia Industrial Home founded by the late Rev W B Mumford carries on after his death. Funds are being raised statewide to build a memorial home for orphans, urging every Georgian to contribute. The plea cites faith hope charity and the duty to aid vulnerable children.
The article urges donations to the Mumford Home, praising its work with vulnerable children and recognizing founder Dr Mumford as a beacon of charitable effort. It notes Georgia readers' long tradition of giving and frames subscriptions as opportunities to aid a worthy institution.
Osbourne, Howell, and Hill plan reform of Georgia politics while others mock and analyze the gubernatorial race. Editors joke about schemes, egg hunts, and who may lead South Georgia, as Hardwick’s white primary stance stirs debate and a general call for party discipline.
A ministers program for the deacons meeting at Cor nth church in Oconee county on the 28th is announced. The agenda includes devotional and sermon segments, with discussion on tithes and church support, Christian character development, and Baptists’ doctrinal preaching.
Pittsburg April 20 A sensational tale swirls around Miss Nancy T Carnegie niece of Andrew Carnegie and her former coachman James Hever alleged to have eloped. Relatives claim the marriage occurred abroad without permission and cite Nancy’s defiance over Hever and a riding habit as proofs. Other reports say Andrew Carnegie confronted Nancy when she refused to heed family pleas.
The Columbus Georgia board of trade passed a resolution opposing a Georgia railroad commission proposal to set passenger rates at 2 cents per mile. It urged a 3 cent limit with first class service and better equipment, stating no public demand for lower fares and that current charges are already low.
White man about thirty from Atlanta jailed on charge of conducting emigrant agent business without license. Warrant by L F Edwards. A negro witness says Sappington tried to recruit him for Mississippi and urged others to join. Detective Tom Erwin arrested him at Seaboard depot after observing tickets bought. Sappington denied the charge and posted bond the day after.
Moore Bros of Eldon Iowa report Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best and most popular cure. They note mothers buy it for croupy children railroad men for severe coughs and elderly people for la grippe. Stores H R Palmer Bone and W J Omith Bros sell it.
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