Court hears interest in case of jailed Jackson county youth
The Banner reports growing public interest in the case of Jack Tolbert, the former Jackson county boy jailed in Jackson Mississippi for killing W A Jester. Officials hope for a fair trial with proper representation. Jester believes Tolbert could be acquitted and return home to support his mother and sisters. Local justice C F Holliday travels to Jackson to gather facts and help arrange funds for a capable lawyer.
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Banner
Jack Tolbert
Jackson County
Jackson
Miss
W. A. Jester
Jester
C. F. Holliday
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Endorsed by Bluff Businessman
Bluff Mo. businessman C G Hays says Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the quickest healing salve for sores burns wounds and piles. Sold by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons druggists at 25 cents.
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Ays C. G. Hays
Bluff
Bucklen
W.J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Regular as the Sun Longevity Pill Ad
An old time pill advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as the most regular performance in the universe, comparing them to the sun's routine. The guarantee comes from W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons druggists, priced at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Arkansas to establish new State Normal School at Clayton
A visiting Arkansas committee toured the Georgia State Normal School in Athens to study features for Arkansas. State School Commissioner Doyne Supie Torreyson and Donaghey of Clayton examined facilities, curriculum, and leadership with President Brandon. The group plans further visits to Jamestown and other normal schools to shape Arkansas's future program.
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The
State Normal School of
Arkansas
Georgia School
Georgia
State of
South
Athens
Branso
Doyne
Supie Torreyson
Ft. Smith School
Donaghey
Clayton
Ark
New Normal School
Brandon
Jamestown
Remedy for Diarrhoea Endorsed in York County
A York county reader praises Chamberlain s Colle, Colera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a reliable cure used in five years of family use and recommended to many. The remedy is sold locally by H R Palmer & Sons, Warren J Smith & Bro, Le P Canning, B C McEvoy, Orr Drug Company, Athens GA.
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Chamberlain
York County
S. Jet Ison
Spring Grove
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bra
le. P. Canning
B. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Company
Athens
G& Jv
Otsego County
Wm. M. Dietz
Otsego
Albertsville
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Fertilizer tax hike passes Georgia House
In Atlanta on August 13 the Georgia House approved Mr. Martin of Elbert's bill raising fertilizer inspection fees from 10 to 25 cents per ton by a 191 to 67 vote. Revenue would fund agricultural schools and the Athens State College, with estimates of $160,000 annually. Debate centered on financing and farmers' burden, with amendments offered and defeated before passage. The measure now heads to the Senate with other bills queued for special orders.
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Martin
Eibert
State College of Agriculture
Atlanta
House
Elbert
Senate
State Agricultural College
Athens
Candler Railroad Commission
Whitley
Hardeman
Central of Georgia
Southern Railway
Agricultural College
Donaldson
Decautr
Wise
Fayette
Hillie
Clayton
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Farmers’ Union
Perry
Hall
Nix
Gwinnett
George
Hale
Johnson
Jasper
Col
W. L. Peek
Barrow
Burkhalter
Tattnall
McMichael
Marion
Wis Asai
Adams
Chathahm
Candler
DeKalb
Treasury
Dunbar
Richmond
Athens to vote bonds for city school needs
The Georgia Senate passed McMahan of Clarke's bill authorizing Athens to vote on 75000 in city bonds for school purposes and also approved amending the Citizens Bank of Athens charter. The piece cites local confidence in Athens maintaining leadership among Georgia cities.
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Atlanta
Senate
McMahn
Clarke
Athens
McMahan
Citizens Bank of Athens
Senate approves Wilkes bill amid active debate and nursing regulation
The Senate resumed debate on Senator Wilkes bill to revoke licenses of insurance companies that remove cases to federal courts, with Wilkes urging domestic control and Felder opposing. The bill passed 81 to 9. The session also adopted Steed’s two-session proposal and discussed railroad fencing, criminology study funding, and a nursing licensing bill creating a board of examiners. Other measures included criminal code amendments on mortgage sales and garnishment, a constitutional amendment to add one representative for Ben Hill County, plus local bills, then adjourned until 3 pm. The Otsego Journal notes Dr. King’s New Discovery as a cough remedy.
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Atlanta
Senate
Wilkes
United States
Felder
Steed
Hardman
Georgia
House
Howard
Feltz
Henderson
General Assembly
Ben Hill County
Senator Akin Ruling Sparks Senate Banter
President Akin of the senate announced a ruling that stirred amusement on the floor as a colleague joked about how to address a fellow senator from a district. The exchange highlighted the lighter moment during the session and the attentions drawn to proper form.
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Akin
Senate
Doubts on Governor Smith’s disfranchisement plan
The writer expresses skepticism about Gov. Smith proposed disfranchisement plan. He notes it may be acceptable but questions its wisdom, indicating doubt about the measure and its implementation.
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Gov. Smith
Athens Eyes Fall Street Fair to Entertain Region
Last night at city hall citizens discussed a fall street fair with Messrs Lynn Gabbett and Rice of the Savannah Augusta and Northern road. The meeting urged formation of a permanent committee and a Monday night gathering to plan and advertise. The Banner pledges support to promote the project and Athens expectations rise for a successful carnival.
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Augusta
Savannah
Norther Road
Athens
Messrs
Lyno
Gabbett and Rice
Michael
Chamber of Commerce
W. H. Lynn
Cecil Gabbett
Edward M. Rice
Savannah, Augusta and Northern Railway Company
Arts Hall
Lynn
Georgia
Atheny
Chattanooga
Lynn, Gabbett and Rice
Northern
Iheart
Chase Prevents Seaboard Aide’s Daughter From Marriage
In Atlanta on August 13 a dramatic chase end by whispers of elopement led Misa Jella Jackson Christian, daughter of W. E. Christian, to marry E Rand Preston in Barlsbury after eluding her father at multiple train sections. Preston hails from Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple’s union was reportedly forgiven.
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Atlanta
Misa Jella Jackson Christian
W. E. Christian
Seaboard
Stonewall Jackson
E. Rand Preston
Charlotte
N. C
Maether
Misa Christian
Washington
Greenville
Miss Jackson
Mr. Preston
Babisbury
Mr. Christian
Masons Open Tri-County Convention in Dalton Georgia
The first meeting of the Tri-County Masonic convention gathers in Dalton with Whitfield Murray and Catoosa counties represented. W Hightower serves as marshal, and the program includes a prayer by Rev F K Sims an address of welcome by Mayor H P Colvard a response by H E Berry and addresses by Thomas H Jeffries and Rev Price B Gatlin among others.
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Dalton
Masonic Convention
Whitfield
Murray
Catoos
W. Hightower
F. K. Sims
H. P. Colvard
E. Berry
Thomas H. Jeffries
Price B. Gatlin
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Winn Place
Bishop
Watkinsville
Amas
J.C. Dickens
P.B. Crowe
Watkinsville, Ga
Southern Dental College
Youstein
S. W. Foster
Atlanta, Georgia
Columbia Supply Co
Columbia
S. C
Young Jack
Tolbert
Mr. Holliday
Mississippi
Case
Chatham
Thia
Nature
Dorsey
Christian
Cupid
Masons
Dalton, GA
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