Double Tragedy in an Auto Cab
New York reports a milk er and death by own action in an auto cab on Brooklyn streets. Elsie Kerlin, 22, telegraph operator, and Bernard E. Wallace, an employee of the Commercial Cable Company, are the victims. Cause unknown but suspected to relate to a love affair. They rode from Hotel Knickerbocker toward Willamaburg belle ant and Eastern Parkway before two shots were fired. The driver halted the vehicle and alarms were raised.
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New York
Brooklyn
Elsie Kerlin
Bernard E. Wallace
Wallace
Knickerbocker
Willamaburg
Parway
Farmer burns ten thousand dollars then dies Mystery in Oslo county
John Gordon a 50 year old farmer burned ten thousand dollars he kept under his plow then died of heart disease. In a separate line a gunshot killed a young woman and a man who shot her then killed himself, police say Wallace was the shooter.
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Marion
Oslo
John Gordon
Gordon
Wallace
Cotton receipts in Athens may fall short of last season
The Athens cotton trade faces a weaker season as crop shortages reduce receipts. Estimated total season gains hover around 100000 bales, with stock on hand exceeding 21000 bales. Rail and wagon arrivals lag last year, while warehouses remain full and seed stock remains high.
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Athens
Catton Ta
Election For Sheriff In Unexpired Term 1882
In the Athens Banner's old files a December 13 1881 notice discusses the sheriff election to fill the unexpired Browning term, noting fourteen candidates and a push for a courthouse to police headquarters telephone line. It also covers a postmaster appointment contest involving W A Pledger, Judge Emory Speer, and local citizens urging petitions to influence President Arthur.
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Athens
Court House
Sherrif Browning
C. D. Campbell
First Baptist Church
W. A. Pledger
Washigton
Arthur
Emory Speer
Pledger
Speer
J. C. Orr
Banner
Eugene Brydle
Cure for Bright's disease touted by patient Burke
Robert O Burke of Elnora writes that after using Foley's Kidney Cure he no longer suffers dropsy or eyesight impairment. He details waking 12 to 20 times at night and says one 50 cent bottle began improvement, with the third bottle curing most symptoms. Sold by all druggists.
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Bright
Robert O, Burke
Elnora, & Ys
Foley
Poley
All Drug
Etsta
Registration Rules For Special Election In January
Voters must pay all 1907 taxes to qualify for the January 11 special election. Tax Collector Linton will compile the 1905 registration list January 10 and remove non payers. those who paid 1907 taxes stay registered. Those not listed for 1906 but who pay taxes including 1907 will be added and qualified to vote. The tight timeline follows tax book closing on the 20th and election on the 17th.
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Linton
Lst
H W d Ham dies in Gainesville Georgia at 56
Gainesville Ga December 17 H W J Sam known as Snollygoster Ham died at his East Highlands home after a four weeks illness. He was stricken with asthma and heart trouble in Chicago while on a lecture tour and had two severe attacks on the train. He was 56, ex-legislator, editor and noted Populist era orator and humorist admired for character and genial nature.
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Gainesville
H. W. J. Sam
Snollygoster Ham
East Highlands
Chicago
Col. Ham
Georgia
Ham
South
Georgia to stay in Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
After discussions about leaving the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, the University of Georgia will remain. The one year rule, card system remuneration limits, and Prof Patterson’s election as vice president satisfy Georgia. Baseball and football schedules for the coming season will be framed.
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Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association
University of Georgia
Georgia
Pattison
Georggia
Prisoners mourn Clarke County sheriff Wier
Federal prisoners in Clarke county jail express deep sorrow over the death of Sheriff John W. Wier. They recall his kindness, daily visits, and efforts to comfort inmates, hoping residents may someday have another officer of his compassionate character. Athens, December 17, 1907.
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Clarke County
John W. Wier
Wier
Athens
New Eighty Saw Hand Gun Gifted to College Lab
President A M Soule of the State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts received a letter from the Continental Gin Company of Atlanta presenting the state college with a new eighty saw hand gun valued at not less than seventy dollars. The device will enhance the college’s experimental laboratory.
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A. M. Soule
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Continental Gin Company
Atlanta
State College
Funeral for Minus McQueen Held After Death from Meningitis
Funeral services for Minus McQueen were held yesterday at 3 p.m. at Dorsey and Funkenstein chapel with Rev. Willie Saye officiating. The choir sang Jesus Lover of My Soul Rock of Ages and Nearer My God to Thee. McQueen was buried in Oconee cemetery. his father traveled from Hall County to attend. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised.
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Dorsey & Funkenstein
Minus McQueen
Willie Saye
Jesus
Saye
Oconee
Hall County
Hartwell Man Remanded After Shootings in Georgia
Hartwell Ga December 17 Thomas Crumpton jailed on charge of shooting Virgil Mahoney son of the late Virgil Mahoney. Earlier Crumpton killed Joe Morrison at Lavonia in October and was freed last week on 750 bond by Judge Brand. Mahoney and Crumpton once served on Lavonia police force.
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Hartwell
Spoj
Thomas Crumpton
Hart County
Virgil Mahoney
Mahoney
Crumpton
Joe Morrison
Lavonia
Brand
Digestion Focused Tablets Boost Strength and Appetite
It is not the amount of food but digestion that builds strength. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets invigorate the stomach and liver aiding digestion. Result is a relish for food increased strength and weight endurance and a clear head. Price 25 cents. Samples free and for sale by H.R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L P. Canning B. C. McEvoy Orr Pruen Athens.
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Chamberlain
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L P. Canning
B. C.mcevoy
Orr Pruen
Athens
Rock Fall Injures Convict at Jefferson Road Camp
A rock fell at the convict quarry near the city on Jefferson road injuring a worker named Harper, who had two toes amputated by Dr. Conway at the camp hospital. Commissioners note the new hospital facility will provide better care for sick or injured convicts, and praise the effort.
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Jefferson Road
Harper
Conway
Atlanta Minister Joins Leader role in Methodist group
Rev Joel T Daves presiding elder of the Atlanta District of Methodists was elected president of the Atlanta Methodist Ministers Association at a regular weekly meeting Monday morning The change follows the transfer of Presiding Elder Eakes to the Griffin District Daves known for educational work in the church will lead next week's meeting and discuss cooperation among Atlanta ministers for Methodist growth
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Atlanta
Joel T. Daves
Atlanta District of Methodist Churches
Atvanta Methodist Ministers’ Association
Daves
Eakes
Griffin
North Georgia Conference
Perry Pickett Lodged in Jail
Hartwell Georgia December 17 Perry Pickens is lodged in jail charged with the murder of William Sherrard. Warrant sworn by Sherrard’s son Lawyer Sherrard. The shooting allegedly happened in October, but Sherrard died Thursday. McCurry representatives argue Pickens was justified and Sherrard died of natural causes.
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Hartwell
Perry Pickens
William Sherrard
Sherrad
Sherrard
A. G
Julian B. McCurry
Pickens
Will
Duel in Laurel Ends in Bragg’s Death and Scarborough Wounded
In Laurel Mississippi on December 16 a deadly street duel left Edward Bragg dead and former State senator B W Scarborough wounded. The dispute over a business matter led Scarborough to buy a shotgun and shells. Bragg allegedly urged him to fetch his gun. Scarborough returned and Bragg fired three times, wounding Scarbrough but not fatally. A close confrontation over the gun ended with Scarborough shooting Bragg. A nearby boy spectator was lightly wounded.
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Laurel
Miss
Edward Bragg
B. W. Scarborough
Bragg
Scarborough
Scarbrough
Cotton School to boost Georgia cotton growers learning
The Cotton Journal highlights the University of Georgia Agricultural Department announcement of a Cotton School to convene in Athens. The program aims to teach scientific cultivation, seed selection, and grading to raise cotton quality and profits, led by Prof Soule and a team of experienced educators. The initiative seeks to benefit Georgia and broader southern cotton regions.
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The
Cotton Journal
Agricultural Department
University of Georgia
Athens
Georgia
Soule
Virginia
University
Air Agricultural South
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers $100 Reward
Readers learn of a claimed cure for catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad states internal take and blood surface action, promising to cure any case or pay $100, and invites testimonials. It mentions Cheney & Co. of Toledo and urges use of Hall's Pills for constipation.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Bald
Railway Clerk Cremated in Alabama After Fire
In Tredgar Alabama on December 17, Webster a Seaboard Air Line railway commissary clerk was found cremated in his car on a side track. Provisions stored in the car were destroyed and coroner suspects robbery followed by arson to conceal the crime.
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Tredgar
Ala
Webster
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
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