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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1905

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Veteran of wars praises Peruna remedy for stomach trouble

W. W. Jackson, 83, veteran of Black Hawk, Mexican and Civil Wars and physician by profession, describes protracted stomach catarrh and failure of remedies. After three bottles of Peruna he reports complete relief and endorses it as an infallible cure. Address: Dr. S. Hartman, Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.

WW. Jackson St. N. Wey Washington, D.C W. W. Jackson B. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

Murder confession ties Tennessee couple to dad’s death

In Knoxville August 23 a granddaughter in Murray Georgia said her mother Mrs Lea and James Hix, both sawmill workers, killed her father by breaking his cheek with a weapon while he hanged himself earlier. Hix was arrested at Spring Place Georgia. Mrs Lea is sought at Sherman Heights Tennessee. Others may know more but deny.

Knoxville Tenn John Lea Hsband Cleveland Murray James Hux Leas Tennesser Lea Conomer Hix THX Spring Place Aml Sherman Heights Feaoons

Trees Planted for Grant Tomb Guarded by No Rail

At Howth site of Grant's tomb trees planted in May have withered as souvenir hunters pluck twigs. Women furtively grab twigs and hide them. Park department, long urged, has yet to install a protective railing. Reference notes that Tokyo plantings were protected by rails and guards.

Grant Li Hung Chang Park Department Tokyo Japan New York Sun

Cotton seed price urged at 30 cents in Georgia

Atlanta August 23 cotton seed will not be sold for less than 30 cents a bushel in Georgia fall if farmers heed the Georgia division of the Southern Cotton Association which passed a resolution to fix the minimum at 30 cents. The body levied a one cent bale assessment on each county to sustain the state organization. Delegates supported cooperation with spinners and barbecues were planned in Coweta. A counter view argued for 10 cents per pound and warned against arbitrary 30 cent seed pricing, with farmer J D Price defending a lower rate.

Atlanta Georgia San Southern Cotton Association W. A. Brannen Coweta Cotton Association Spinners of Mr. Brannen Asheville N. C L. F. Livingston Fifth Department of Agriculture Washington Southern Cotton Growera’ Association J. D. Price Oconee County Mr. Price Price

Dudley Recovers After Stroke From Lightning Shock

Mr A G Dudley was struck by a stroke of lightning during yesterday's storm. He was unconscious for a time but rallied and rested well last night, according to brief hospital updates.

A. G. Dudley Mr. Dudley

Chief Moorman Returns From Fire Chiefs Convention

Chief McDorman reports a splendid time and large gathering at the Duluth Minn meeting. The trip was funded by the city council and judged money well spent. A separate note tells of a baby girl from Cumberland Md saved from severe throat trouble using Dr King’s New Discovery. The cure followed four bottles and relief was immediate. Availability at H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith Bro stores. Trial bottles free.

McDorman Duluth, Minn Geo. A. Eyler Cumberland Dr. King Nevler H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro Gett i

Severe Athens Storm Crashes Through City

A rare and powerful storm battered Athens yesterday causing extensive damage. Electric and telephone utilities failed for hours as transformers burned and lines broke. The Oconee Street church saw its steeple shattered and the roof damaged, among numerous other incidents reported from the severe weather event.

Telephone Company Oconee Street

State Agricultural Society Session in Albany

Albany Ga August 23 The State Agricultural Society held a notable session in the Chautauqua auditorium with large attendance. President Hughes announces retirement after four years and declines re election, J J Connor tipped to succeed him. L P Hillyer reads a strong paper on Banks and farmers. Daniel Sully misses talk due to illness. Prof J S Stewart to speak in his stead. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets praised for digestive health.

Albany State Agricultural Society Dudley M. Hughes Chautauqua A. J. Lippitt Hos W. D. Hammock Coleman Hughes State Fair Association J. J. Connor Bartow County Connor R. F. Crittenden Shellman W. D. Hammo J. 8. Stewart University of Georgia

Athens may have a new theatre in the making

The Athens Building Co. stock has been largely bought by city investors. The Washington street site could host a modern theatre with a larger stage, improved hotel, and better attractions, boosting Athens to lead its size rivals.

Athens Athens Building Co The City Clayton Washington Streets T Fe Moden Washington Street

Peace in Sight of It Fifteenth Thought

Portsmouth New Hampshire August 23 The peace conference adjourned at 3 30 oclock. Mr Witte and Baron Rosen arrived at the navy yard for the days session at 9 25 this morning Baron Komura and Mr Takahira came five minutes afterwards and the session began at once. Excessive tension described before the peace plenipotentiaries this morning with excitement among chiefs attaches and summer guests observing departures

Portsmouth N. H Mr. Witte Baron Rosen Navy Yard Baron Komura Takahira Witte Wentworth

Free Mail Delivery Returns to East Athens

East Athens will gain free mail delivery again on the first of the month. A mounted carrier will service the dispersed area, delivering daily over the full route. Citizens thank Congressman Howard and Senator Clay for their persistent efforts restoring the service.

Athens Howard Clay

Dublin Stirs Over Political City Board Change

Dublin Ga August 23 A dispute over the city boards of education unsettled local politics for days. The council abolished the old ten member board and created a five member body under new charter assumptions, then learned July 1 1905 terms still bound the old board. The old board likely continues control until their terms expire.

Dublin Board of Education Williams Atlanta Newelty

Martin Institute Names New Teaching Corps for Next Term

Jefferson Georgia August 23 The trustees of Martin Institute elected a full corps of teachers for the next term led by principal H H Ivy a Davidson College graduate and highly praised. First assistant J P Paisley of McLeansville Second assistant Miss Lou Ella Dickson Miss Sadie Harris Miss Nellie Corbin Miss Attie Shannon Miss Adellia Wilson music teacher The institute aims to enroll about 500 pupils within a year praising the faculty and school tradition

Jefferson, Ga Martin Institute Prin H. H Ivy Nashville J. P. Paisley McLeansville N. C Lou Ella Dickson Sadie Harris Molena Nellie Corbin Griffin Attie Shannon Missouri State College Missouri State Normal School Cook County Normal School University of Chicago Davidson College North Carolina Adella Wilson Rawing Conservatory of Music Charlottsville Dickson Corbin Harris Shannon Martin Martin Insititute North Georgia Jesses Dickson Ivy and Paisley Wilson aMrtin Institute

Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertisement Teaser

A vintage ad promises a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding cases. Paro Ointment allegedly relieves discomfort within days and is refundable if it fails, with a 60 cent price and post paid delivery from Paris Medicine Co.

Paris Medicine Co Laure

Seaboard Mail Route Bid Notice from Washington

The post office department in Washington advertises bids for carrying mail from the local post office to the Seaboard station. All bids must be directed to Washington, and eligible parties can be identified from Postmaster Fleming.

Seaboard Post Office Department Washington Seaboard Station Postmatser Fleming

Negro Arrested for Peonage in Georgia

Valdosta Ga August 23 Deputy U S Marshal Goodwin returned from Baconton with William Strickland charged with peonage involving a negro boy Henry Sterling kept in involuntary servitude Strickland allegedly beat the boy and used a labor contract to detain him Bond set at 200 the boy jailed as a witness at 10 a day pending hearing.

Valdosta United States Goodwin Baconton William Strickland Strickland Henry Sterling South Carolina

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Ted Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Bons Jon Nevitt and Talmage and Vincent Clayton Street Mathwa Lumpkin Carlton White Broad and Clayton Streets Jess Athena Leeds St. Petersburg Mr. Meyer Peterhoff Roosevelt Meyer Iere Purke East Athens Education Board B. W. Grove
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