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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1905

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Peruna Cited As Help For Woman’s Pelvic Disorder

Miss Matta Ducharme of Montreal testifies that Peruna relieved severe pelvic pain and failing health. She describes early improvement after starting Peruna and credits the medicine with saving her health. Includes offer of free medical advice from Dr. Hartman.

Matta Ducharme St. Elisabeth Street Montreal Can Maritime Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

Miss Sara Jackson of Dalton killed

A Chattanooga news item reports Sara Jackson of Dalton was killed yesterday afternoon by Charley Carr near Rossville Georgia. Carr is chained in a Rossville calaboose as guards watch him. local searchers seek the body in nearby woods. The assault began when Carr rode up to a buggy containing Miss Jackson, who fled into the woods after he lunged with a knife. Carr, intoxicated, was arrested after causing a disturbance at a nearby farm. The case remains veiled in mystery.

Chattanooga Tenn Rossville Sara Jackson Charley Carr Carr Miss Jackson Dalton

Contract Awarded for New State Normal Buildings

The State Normal School building committee selected George B. Hinman of Atlanta as contractor after bids for the science hall, dining hall and dormitory were reviewed. Construction will start immediately on the James M. Smith science hall, east of campus along Mitchell’s Bridge road, financed by $25,000 state funds with a $25,000 private match. Gifts from James M. Smith and George Foster Peabody total $15,000, contingent on raising the remaining $5,000 locally. Contributions come from Georgia sources, aided by faculty, students, Athens residents, and trustees.

State Normal School R. E. Davison Woodville R. J. Guinn Atlanta W. J. Morton Alens J. C. Beauchamp Williamson Jos. M. Smith Reidsville Haralson Bleckley Gome George B. Hinman James M. Smith Mitchell's Bruse Road Georgia State Normal Ottethorpe George Foster Peabody New York Athens

Fowler to Build Colonial Home on Prince Avenue

Mr. Joan A. Fowler will construct a new two and a half story colonial residence on the site of his present home at Prince avenue. Plans by Chas E. Choate of Augusta, design a handsome, modern-equipped dwelling. Contract likely to be let next spring. existing dwelling and store on premises to be removed.

Jno. A. Fowler Prince Avenue Chas E. Choate Augusta

Williamson Seriously Hurt in Horse Drawn Cart Accident

Mr. John N. Williamson was seriously injured yesterday when a cart spindle broke and a young horse bolted. He was dragged for a distance while clinging to the reins and remains in unstable condition with multiple bruises. Theodore Price defends his farming friendships amid questions.

John N. Williamson Williamsons Williamson

Rowe Lipscomb Camp Established for Athens Guards

The Rowe-Lipscomb camp at Gainesville Ga opens with calls posted and tents set after Athens Guards arrive. Officers note orderly quarters, a large mess hall, and a car line location three and a half miles from the city. An evening drill and park dance follow the competitive prize drill between the Candler Horse Guards and Athens Guards with listed contestants.

Rowe-Lipscomb Gainesville Park Candler Horse Guards Athens Guards Sergt Poss Bishop Bridges Bowden Yearwood Harper Park Pavilion

Mr J R Williams Has Accident In East Athens

Yesterday in East Athens J R Williams manager of the Singer Bowing Machine Co. was thrown from a buggy when the horse he was driving ran away. He suffered painful bruises with no broken bones and the buggy was demolished in the fright.

East Athens J. R. Williams Singer Bowing Machine Co

Death of Rob Hodgson Shocks City Community

Rob Hodgson, a longtime resident who retired Tuesday night, died unexpectedly after a quiet evening. Mrs Hodgson awoke to him breathing heavily in the early hours, ending a day marked by no prior health concerns. Neighbors and friends mourn the loss of a trusted figure.

Rob Hodgson Mr. Hodgson

Death of Mr Hodgson in Athens After Stroke

Mr Hodgson, about thirty, died from an apoplectic stroke yesterday morning in Athens. Funeral held at Mrs W H Burnett's home with Rev J S Bryan. pallbearers included C H Phinizy and J N Webb. He leaves a wife Mary Thomas and two children, R P Hodgson Jr four and a baby about one. He was a son of Hon A H Hodgson and brother to several local residents. He was a prominent local businessman in Athens.

Mesars C. H. Phinizy B. F. Hardeman J. N. Webb Paul Smith R. W. Lamkin B. Smith J. E. Talmadge, Jr J. Z. Hoke G. H. Hulme Knights of Pythias and Biks Hodgson R. P. Hodgson, Jr Mary Thomas Bailey Thomas Athens A. H. Hodgson Messrs. C. N. Hodgson Frank Hodgson Henry Hodgson D. H. McNeill

Dupree Hunnicut Ill Report Reaches City

News reached the city yesterday of the serious illness of Dupree Hunnicut, who is with his parents at Madison Springs. Dr. W. A. Carlton received a call from there yesterday and left immediately for that place. In Great Demand Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is in short supply due to heavy use. It has cured dysentery where other remedies failed. Sold by local druggists including H. R. Palmer & Eons and W. J. Stalth & Bro in Athens.

Hall F. Cheney & CO Props Toledo Dupree Hunnicutt Madison Springs W. A. Carlton Chamberlain Frank Jones Pikeville Ind H. R. Palmer & Eons L. Smith & Bro Athens W. J. Stalth

Senate passes general appropriations bill with library and school boosts

Special to The Banner from Atlanta reports the senate approved the general appropriations bill. It includes 5000 for furnishing the new library on the University campus and 2500 more for maintenance at the State Normal School, totaling 27500. The house is expected to concur. In the house Mr. Rucker of Clarke introduced a bill regulating cooperative insurance companies.

Atlanta Senate State Normal School House Rucker Clarke

Ex-Senator W H Cobb Fatally Shot by Wife in Royston

Royston Georgia August 9 Ex Senator and Franklin County School Commissioner W H Cobb was fatally shot last night by his wife who mistook him for a burglar. He died at 1 30 this morning after being shot twice with one bullet to the head and another to the abdomen. Cobb, about 43, served in the Georgia Senate in 1901 and 1902 and later as county school commissioner. He previously taught and was principal at Lavonia Harmony Grove Carnesville and Royston and recently edited the Royston Record. He left three children Tyrus Paul and Florence.

Royston W. H. Cobb Cobb Tyrus Augusta Baseball Club Paul Florence Cobbs Lavonia Harmony Grove Carnesville General Assembly Franklin County Royston Record

Bucklen Amiga Salve Praised for Ulcers and Sores

Wm Bedell of Flat Rock Michigan touts Bucklen Amica Salve as the best healer for ulcers sores and cancers. It soothes and heals cuts burns and scalds and is sold for 26c at local drug stores with a guarantee.

Wm. Bedell Flat Rock Mich Bucklen H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Rewards Offered In Two County Murders Near Athens

Lee Glenn was shot and killed by Richard Jones near Athens on July 25. Will Webb was killed near the Oco Nee river by Murry Chatman last Sunday. County officials authorize a Banner representative to announce fifty dollar rewards in each case and seek Governorial aid for one hundred dollars in each case. Authorities have pursued Murry Chatman but no solid lead has emerged. Murder among Negroes has risen, and the reward move is expected to spur arrests.

Lee Glenn Will Webb Vincent Richard Jones Athens Oconee Murry Chatman T. P. Vincent Banner

Georgia Tax Receivers and Collectors Meet in Atlanta

Tax receivers and collectors of Georgia will gather in Atlanta on October 19 at 1 p m. The new association formed last March in Atlanta lists H H Linton as executive committee member and W A Calhoun as secretary treasurer. The notice urges all county officers to attend, noting the presidential visit to Atlanta on October 20 and highlighting important business for more efficient duties.

Atlanta Linton Tax Receivers and Collectors Georgia H. H. Linton W. A. Calhoun Rockmart Tax Receivers and Collectors of Tax Officers’ Association of Georgia Caltea United States Frank Weldon

Choate To Attend Georgia Chamber Meeting

H E Choate of this city will leave Friday for Tybee to attend a Georgia Chamber of Commerce meeting. He chairs the by laws committee of the Association and has prepared those by laws. The organization aims to aid Georgia business interests and includes leading state business men. Representives of sympathetic groups mayors of cities without chambers and newspaper reps have been invited.

H. E. Choate Tybee Gorgia Cheates Aipeal

Dispensary graft probe opens in Spartanburg

An interim committee probing alleged graft linked to the state dispensary held its first public session in Spartanburg. John Henry Morris testified he financed favorable coverage for the dispensary and lost his job after clashing with a beer supplier. He said Cole L. Bicase aided settlement talks and that J H Evans solicited 300 dollars to influence Spartanburg legislators. The panel adjourned to reconvene tomorrow.

Columbia D. C General Assembly Spartanburg John Henry Morris C. O. Smith Smith Cole L. Bicase Bicase Morris Evans State Board of Control Tia

Peculiar Disappearance Promises Aid For Indigestion

J D Runyan of Butlerville reports peculiar symptoms of indigestion and biliousness and seeks relief with Dr Kings New Life Pills. He states the pills are a cure for dizziness sour stomach and constipation. Guaranteed at Palmer & Sons and W J Salth Bros drug stores.

J. D. Runyan Butlerville King HL R. ‘Palmer & Sons W. J. Salth & ‘Bros

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ducharme America Peruna Charlie Carr Joan A. Fowler Theodore Price Gaingville Chattanooga Park H. J. Rowe F. A. Lipscomb Capps Vonderliebh J R. Williams R. P. Hodgson Robert P. Hodgson Dupre Hunnicutt University Denator W. T. Cobb Hot Frank Potts Mr. HE. Choate Georgia Chamber of Commerce South Carolina
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