Burglary Strikes Prominent City Block Stores
Yesterday morning Wingfield Brothers clothing store was entered from the rear in a wave of burglaries hitting several major shops. Davison Nicholson Co and Charles Stern Co reports show clothing and jewelry losses with windows pried and stock rifled. Police vow thorough pursuit as remodel work next door may have drawn the burglars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wingfield Brothers
Davison-Nicholson Co
Jackson Street
Oide
Charles Stern Company
Michael Brothers
Wall Street
Farmers Union to Hold Meeting at Red Men's Wigwam
The Farmers Union announces a large meeting at Red Men's Wigwam, 6 Central Ave, Ras Gh, with Hon. W Otis Robertson of Jackson Miss as general counsel for Nation's Warehouse Co addressing members. The event invites active and delinquent members and aims to be the largest Farmers Union gathering in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union
Central Ave Ras Gh
Avenet ST
Union Phosphate Co
Carmieat Tusplément Co
Eronaieaica
W. Otis Robertson
Jackson
Miss
Sl Warehouse Co
Farmers’ Union
MO. T. Daniel
Soo-Treas
Athens Endorsement Promotes Dean's Kidney Pills
A reader from Athens Ga asserts continued use and endorsement of Dean's Kidney Pills. She recounts severe back pain and urges others to publish her previous testimony to support the product. The misspelled letters reflect early 20th century newspaper language and marketing style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenue
Athens, Ga
Saya
Bes
Palas
Man falls from Knox Institute roof injuring Fred Richards
Yesterday while painting the roof of the Knox Institute on Pope Street, Fred Richards brother of late city councilman A. H. Richards, slipped from about thirty five to forty feet. He suffered multiple severe injuries including broken arms, a torn flesh wound, facial gashes, a possible rib fracture, and head injuries. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance and rested that evening with serious wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Educational Institution
Knox Institute
Pope Street
Fred Richards
A. H. Richards
Bell Boy Daniel Sawyer weighs 330 pounds in Carlisle
Special to the Banner reports Daniel Sawyer a sixteen year old Cumberland county resident weighs over 330 pounds and works as a bell boy at the Washington House Carlisle once known as the Golden Ball Inn. He greets arrivals and assists departures, defying sleep and health norms while occupying a shared theater seat.
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Carlisle
America
Daniel Sawyer
Cumberland County
Danny
Washington House
Pennsylvania
Golden Ball Inn
Hla Choloo
Sawyer
Ecaaeetans
Paint and Not Paint Aids Questionable Quality
A garbled note discusses paint and Devoe brand, questioning value and cost per gallon, mentioning painter labor costs and mixing trash paint ratios. It cites Devoe sold by Talmage Hardware Co and compares paint durability and misidentification with trash paint. Also references the Printers' Baseball Tournament in Boston with visiting teams and a note about a track-related incident and medical ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painter's
Trustees Board Reform at Athens State Normal School
Governor Brown signs a bill changing the trustees of the State Normal School at Athens. The board will include one trustee per congressional district, two from Athens, two from the state, plus ex officio members the governor, the UGA chancellor, and the state superintendent. The prudential committee is formed by the three ex officio members and Athens residents with the superintendent as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Brown
State Normal School
Athens
University of Georgia
Prudential Committee
This Pack Mule Is Blind Tiger
In Muskogee Oklahoma on August 13 a federal district attorney heard of a bootlegging mule that crosses lines from Creek County to Payne County supplying liquor to farmers. The mule travels without a pilot and returns with payment dropped into its pack. Authorities will investigate who directs the mule and who provides the liquor, probing possible higher involvement.
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Muskogee
Okla
Old Indian Territory
United States
Ita
Creek County
Indian Territory
Pavia County
Oklahoma Territory
Payne County
Hollow log traps fish near farms in Humboldt Illinois
A hollow log set in the Forked Deer river yields large catfish for P. L. Draper and J. L. Henderson near their farms. They say the trap does not violate anti trapping laws as the log was not placed by them in the water. A Canton Illinois resident reports kidney trouble relief after Foley Kidney Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt, Tern
Deer River
P. L. Draper
J. L. Henderson
Méssia,Draper
Henderson c
D. C
Virginia to Observe Forage Day In Statewide Proclamation
Richmond announces a statewide forage day with Governor Mann issuing a proclamation urging farmers to boost hay grasses and forage crops. The note highlights Virginia leading by example for other states to follow and calls on towns to increase variety and production of feed crops.
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Richmond
Virginia
Old Dominion
Mann
Court House
Archers Open National Tourney at Soldiers Field Boston
Archers from across the country gather at Soldiers Field Harvard University to begin the twenty fourth annual national tournament. Special to the Banner notes the event runs August 13 through Friday with archers competing on the university grounds.
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Boston
Mass
Printers’ Baseball Association
Munday
Union Printers
Pittsburg
Chicago
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Washington
Syston
Maes
Soldiers Field
Harvard Universality
Knights and Ladies of the Bow
Women win notary rights and school board roles in Augusta session
Atlante Ga Aug 13 The senate approved a house bill allowing women to serve as notaries public and on local school boards. The chamber also backed amendments to the general insurance revision bill and a filing requirement for state officers. The house meanwhile defeated a garnishment measure and the firemen qualification bill.
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Atlante
Senate
House
Hoke Smith
Beacham
Brown
State Board of Education
State House
University of Georgia trustees named by Governor Brown
Governor Brown appointed trustees for the University of Georgia to fill expiring terms. The slate includes Henry D. McDaniel from Walton County, W. E. Simmons from Gwinnett, Clark Howell from the Fifth District, J. E. Hayes from Macon County, G. R. Goethius from Muscogee, John T. Newton from Morgan, and Dudley M. Hughes from Twiggs. Clark Howell switched to the state at large. Emmett McElreath’s city court appointment was tabled amid Senate debate. The legislature spent the morning on local bills and readings. lieutenant governor bill set for Wednesday.
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Atlanta
Brown
University of Georgia
Walton County
Eighth
McDaniel
Clark Howell
Howell
Emmett McElreath
St. Mary's
W. W. King
Senate
King
McElreath
Henry D. McDaniel
W. E. Simmons
Gwinnett County
Fulton County
J. E. Hayes
Macon County
Board of
Dudley M. Hughes
G.R. Goethius
Muscogee
Board of Trustees
John T. Newton
Morgan County
Twiggs County
Man Marries Mother in Law in Brooklyn Family Oddity
New York Aug 13 Members of the Jordan and Newmark families in Brooklyn confront a strange kinship twist since Gee J Jordan age 32 wed his mother in law Blanche Newmark a year ago. He also had married her daughter seven and a half years earlier. The couple say they are happy.
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New York
Gee. J. Jordan
Brooklyn
Jordan
Newmark
Mr. Jordan
Woman Sews 3816-Piece Diamond Quilt After 20 Years
Mrs Lamb of Scammon Kansas completed a diamond shaped quilt after twenty years of work. The 3816 pieces are arranged in 20 fans with careful stitching and no puckering, reflecting meticulous craftsmanship. John Lamb highlights the project in a local feature.
Apply Chamberlain's Liniment for Back Pain Relief
A common ailment among workers is a lame back. Apply Chamberlain's Liniment twice daily and massage the area thoroughly to obtain quick relief. Available from all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Deputy Auditor Ella Sharp Marries Using Office Power
In Vancouver Washington Miss Ella Sharp deputy county auditor issued a marriage license for herself and Harry Butler of Portland signed as deputy and wed before colleagues discovered the act. Auditor Marshall later witnessed the signing at Rev Floyd Rows's Christian church home. after two weeks off Sharp resumes issuing licenses now as Mrs Ella P Butler.
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Vancouver
Wash
Ella Sharp
Harry, Butler
Portland
Floyd A. Rows
The
Christian Church
Miss Sharp
Electric Bitters Restores Health Says Tennessee Man
A Tennessee man credits Electric Bitters with curing stomach, liver and kidney troubles and restoring appetite and energy. He reports great strength from the first doses and recommends the remedy, priced at 50 cents viewing it as helpful for all. Available at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Peebles
Henry
Tenn
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Cure for Diarrhoea Proves Quick and Safe
M B Gebhardt of Oriole Pennsylvania reports being cured of diarrhoea after a single use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The testimonial asserts no better remedy exists and notes it is available through all dealers.
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Chamberlain
M. B Gebhardt
Dogs Returned for Tax Measure Alters County Revenue
Atlanta reports show dog tax returns are down after a new law allows dog owners to opt in or out of taxation. Many counties, including Johnson, show few or no dogs. State revenue from dog taxes drops from 140000 last year to about 75000 this year, reflecting cuts to revenue amid opposition at home.
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Atlanta
Johnson County
Johnson
Bit Off Thread Caused Death In Texas
Fort Worth Texas August 13 Mrs Ola Pritchett twenty four years old died from septic poisoning after biting off thread in a sewing job The cut occurred about nine months ago swelling followed and her teeth were extracted An abscess developed and death resulted A political notice from Gwinnett County Journal appears in the crowd praising W H Quarterman for solicitor general with Gwinnett County ties and honesty
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The
Banner
Fort Worth
Tex
Ola, Pritchett
06-Cent Controversy Costs Litigants $1000
An Alton farmer pastured a stray horse belonging to Mrs Bila Vorhees and faced a $1.25 bill for service. The dispute escalated with replevin and appeals, driving total costs to about $1000 including the county share. With the 90 day appeal window closed and no notice filed, the case likely ends. Lohr owes $60 in court costs. lawyer fees and other expenses are substantial.
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St. Louis
George Lohr
Alton
Bila C. Vorhees
Lohr
Vorhees
Sons of England Hold Annual Meeting in Niagara Falls
The supreme lodge of the order of Sons of England opened its annual session at Niagara Falls Ontario with delegates from Canadian local lodges in attendance. The meeting runs through the week as Winnipeg bids to host next year’s gathering.
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Sons OF England
Niagara Falls
Ont
Supreme Lodge of the Order of Sons of England
Canada
Winnipeg
Traveling Salesman Describes Remedy For Digestive Ailments
A Vermont traveling salesman from Berkshire, Mr B Youngs, reports relief from constipation and indigestion after using Dr King s New Life Pills. He praises the medicine as an excellent remedy and notes it costs 25 cents at local stores W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
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Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
B. Youngs
Berkshire
Five-Year-Old With Gray Hair From Berwick Mystery
A Berwick family reports their five-year-old son with hair as gray as an elderly person. John C. Frabris of West Berwick is noted as the father and accounts describe the child as normal despite the unusual hair color sparking local curiosity.
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Berwick
John C. Frabris
West Berwick
Bucklén’s Arnica Salve Promises Relief from Piles
An antique advert claims Bucklén’s Arnica Salve banishes piles and soothes itching and inflammation. It also touts healing powers for burns, ulcers, cuts, bruises, eczema, scalds, and skin eruptions, promising comfort and joy.
Lawyers Ask Georgia Voters to Reelect Judge Pottle
A Georgia committee urges "best interests" to reelect Judge J R Pottle to the Court of Appeals in the August 21 1912 primary. They cite his qualifications, integrity, and experience and argue diversity on the bench warrants his continued service. Signers include Cobb Athens Adams Savannah Atkinson Atlanta Little Columbus Holden Augusta Dean Gainesville Hill Cordele Grice Hawkinsville Willingham Porath Rome Bush Waycross Wilson Waycross.
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Georgia
J. R. Pottle
Court of Appeals
Pettle
Supreme Court
Judge Pottle
Arisin
Allanta
Walton County
Atlanta
South Georgia
Andrewe J. Cobb
Athens
Samuel B. Adams
Savannah
Spencer R. Atkinson
Willam A. Little
Columbus
Horace M. Holden
Augusta
H. H. Dean
Gainesville
J. T. Hill
Cordele
W. L. Grice
Hawkinsville
Willingham
Porayth
Joel Branham
Rome
Bush
Camilla
Leon A. Wilson
Waycross
Ill health blamed on faulty digestion and cure claims
The notice argues that illness stems from digestion issues and urges trying a remedy while stating many have been permanently cured, warning against selling one’s soul to all dealers.
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Athens Endoracment
Athens Cutiseme
Devoe Talmage Hardware Co
Printers’ Baseball
Logal School Board
Tutt’s
H. Quarterman
Winder
Gwinnett
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