Colonial Theater Nears Opening in Athens
The Colonial Theater is nearly ready for its opening next month and will be the prettiest in the state. Architect Cox and decorators finish interiors as twelve new scenery sets are prepared. Seats arrive, heating and lighting tested, praised for comfort and reliability. Local merchants Michael are lauded for public spirit. Summer diarrhoea remedy advice follows with testimonials from Rev M O Stockland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
G. Jo
Athens
Messrs. Michael
Judge C. H. Brand Praised After Western Circuit Victory
The Jackson Herald lauds Hon. C. H. Brand elected by a large majority as a superior court judge. It notes his punctual court start, steady speed in handling cases, respect for eight hour limits, courteous demeanor, and status as a skilled lawyer and Christian gentleman.
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C. H. Brand
Western Circuit
Jackson Herald
Brand
H. Brand
Jackson
Unnecessary Expense Promises Quick Relief for Colic
An extension of advice touts Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for sudden attacks of colic diarrhoea and dysentery. It claims rapid relief before a physician arrives and asserts it never fails in severe cases. Advertises sale by H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith Bro. Organize and go to work for a new hotel in Athens as a city need.
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M. O. Stockland
M. E
Litle Falls
Minn
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Chamberlain
Athens
Southern Pacific Do Noble Work in SF Disaster
The Southern Pacific Company mobilized its entire resources to save and aid San Francisco after the disaster. It provided free food, passenger transport, and relief services across cities, established information bureaus, and coordinated with authorities. From April 18 to May 28, relief shipments and services totaled $415,400 in tariff value, with over 1603 full car loads, and continued beyond. President Harriman personally oversaw efforts from Oakland Pier, noting no accidents or injuries to passengers. The New York Sun praised the company for making a world’s record.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Oakland
Oakland Pier
Berkeley
Cal
Boston
Mass
Portland
Ore
Maine
el Paso
Southliao Pacific Company
Union Pacific Raton Company
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Oregon Railroads and Navigation Company
Harriman
New York Sun
Tragedy at Brandywine Park Train Trestle
In Wilmington a young woman Miss Elizabeth Rothwell was killed while praying after her foot became wedged between trestle ties near Brandywine Springs Park. Her aunt Mrs Richard Rothwell and a boy companion were injured as the freight train struck. Witnesses saw the accident during a local fair nearby.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Elizabeth Rothwell
Brandywine Springs Park
Richard Rothwell
Miss Rothwell
Electric Bitters Proven To Cure Kidney and Debility
Bear Grove man B. H. Wolfe credits Electric Bitters with ending two years of kidney trouble and general debility. The tonic, priced at 50 cents, is offered by W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & J. Long Drug Store as a guaranteed remedy for stomach, liver, and blood ailments, headaches, dizziness, and weakness.
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B. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer &J
Long Drug Store
Missionary Conference Held in Columbia 1904
The Episcopal general convention created eight missionary departments in 1904 and assigns a conference for the fourth department covering South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Florida Cuba and Puerto Rico to meet in Columbia on November 6 7 and 8. Bishops and clergy from five dioceses and foreign territories will attend, with hospitality planned by Columbia civic leaders and the Chamber of Commerce. The South Carolina diocese endorses the bishop's plan to welcome delegates and raise funds to defray conference expenses. Bishop Capers appoints committees to prepare for reception and work.
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Protestat Episcopal Church In
America
Boston
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Cuba
Puerto Huico
Columbia
Episcopal Church
Puerto Rico
Capers
Missionary Conference
Fourth Department
W. P. Witsell
C. M. Nilea
T. T. Walsh
Samuel Moran
Messrs. Gee
L. Walker
W. EB. Quazales
Chas
M. Tew
W. W. Lumpkin
H. F. Anderson
Bishop Capers
Alabama Woman Shoots Husband in Front of Saloon
In Birmingham, Alabama, August 25, Mrs. McVay shot her husband in front of his saloon on Sec Avenue after visiting with their 4 year old son. She fired as he retreated. bystanders were warned off when she aimed at them. Two bullets struck him. his condition was uncertain. Mrs McVay admitted buying the pistol for the act, claiming his alleged infidelity as motive.
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McVay
North Carolina Girl Refused Pardon In Cabarrus Case
Raleigh Aug 26 Ges Glenn declines to pardon Susie Hannon the 12 year old white girl sentenced to four years and ten months in the penitentiary for a young man case in Cabarrus county governor says her character is bad and under the influence of a vile father a pardon would risk sending her to a life of shame but if she shows improvement later a conditional pardon may be sought this matter has drawn wide attention across the state
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Raleigh
N. C
Glenn
Pan
Susie Hannon
Cabarrus County
North
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Fr. Brand
The
Jackson Superior Court
Butterick’s Metropolitian
Southern Pacific
California
Ciites
State Health Board
Wilmington
Del
Conference Episcopal Church In America
S. C
Chamber of Commerce
Council of the Episcopal Church of South Carolina
Episcopal Church of
Alibama
Husban
North Carolina
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