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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1906

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Four Years of Agony Healed by Cuticura Remedies

John from Alliance Ohio recounts a severe foot injury in 1890 that resulted in the loss of part of the foot and long suffering. He describes failed medical treatments and ointments before Cuticura Remedies allegedly produced a dramatic improvement within weeks, enabling walking with crutches and eventual recovery. He offers to publish his name and address and answers letters.

John Alliance Ohio

First Broad Gauge Train Starts on Gainesville Midland

The first broad gauge train powered by engine and cars left Gainesville for Bellmont junction yesterday. A large number of freight cars and handsome passenger coaches have been acquired. The Jefferson to Gainesville line will be pushed to be ready for heavy fall traffic.

Gainesville Bellmont Junction Jefferson Furtheat

D Moss to Erect Four Story Building in Athens

The Athens growth surge continues as merchants urge building by J D Moss who plans to tear down a warehouse at Clayton and Washington to erect a four story structure with store rooms and offices. The project aims to boost commerce, with housing for new citizens next, and a luxury hotel is also considered by prominent locals. In five years Athens could reach twenty five thousand residents, spurring substantial development.

Athens J. D. Moss Clayton and Washington Streets Moss

County police proposed to protect Clarke county

The movement for county police drew strong street support and county commissioners are expected to consider creating offices and filling them with reputable men in each militia district at the next meeting. State crime has risen alarmingly. Clarke county can afford the expense, and taxpayers are likely to back the measure.

Clarke County

Martha Adams Buried After Short Illness

Mrs. Martha Adams, one of the city’s oldest residents, died Tuesday night after a brief illness following a stroke. She leaves three children and many friends. funeral services were held yesterday at four o’clock conducted by Rev. G. E. Stone and interment was at Princeton factory.

Martha Adams G. E. Stone Princeton Factory

Brave boy seeks schooling and work despite paralysis

A 13 year old boy named Ide Brewer, crippled since infancy, lives near Lula with a widowed mother. He longs to move to Athens for public school and a business education, preferring work or a loan he can repay over charity. Conductor Dan Martin considers helping him, urging others to support his ambition. The piece also notes dangers from fast driving near a church and ends with an ad for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.

Kere Lula Ide Brewer Athens Dan Martin Northeastern

De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Home Use

It is advised to keep a box of salve at home for sunburns cuts bruises piles and bolls. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve is sold by Orr Drug Co.

Athens Presbyterian DeWitt Orr Drag Co Orr Drug Co

Populists Consider Hoke Smith Nomination in Informal Meeting

In Atlanta eight to nine populists gathered at the state capitol and discussed the political situation. They considered nominating Hoke Smith for governor if a convention could not proceed, but decided at 12:30 that a formal convention was useless as no delegates arrived and ticket printing would be uneconomical.

Atlanta Hoke Smith Hall of Representatives The Capitol J. J.holloway Carroll J. C. Bodenhammer W. H. Rowe Sutton M. L. McDonald Banks C. T. Parker Fulton E. T. Kelley Jonesboro Mr. Rowe Secretary of State Parker Foxe| Smith

Mr E E Stone Bound Over On Mail Intercept Charge

Yesterday Mr E E Stone of Comer Madison county was brought before Judge E C Kinnebrew on charges of intercepting and opening another party mail. After hearing the evidence the judge bound him over to the United States court and required a bond. Stone posted the bond and returned home last night. On Fine Printing The Banner Leads.

Bond E. E. Stone Com‘er Madison County E. C. Kinnebrew Georgia Dorsey Tallulah Falls

The Piecemaker at the Exchange Editor

Georgia journalist D G Bickers promotes The Piecemaker a scrap-book style novel from clippings by a University of Georgia graduate. Prof Robert E Park hails its wholesome charm while M Brewster notes its original format and compelling narrative. The piece previews September publication. A separate note reports Athens officials cracking down on Blue Monday celebrations with fines and police patrols to deter drunken loitering.

University of Georgia At Athens Robert E. Park Department of English University of Georgia Georgia Levin

Athens Foundry Makes Fine Showing

Stockholders and directors plan the annual meeting for Saturday September 1st. Foreman Ed M White reports stock taken and balanced. He says the business has been satisfactory and the foundry is in fine shape and doing well.

Athens Ed M. White

Also Mentioned on This Page

Belmont Paris Medicine Co St. Louis D. Moss Sade Clayton Street Mr. Martin Hoke Holloway D. G. Bickers B. W. Grove Lynwood Park Lynwood Jefferson Brass Band Col J. C. Morrow Pittsburg, Pa Col. Morrow Seaboard Central of College Avenue West Virginia LAND Athens, GA
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