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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1908

Page

5

FeltseliG Roads For Permanent Work

Commissioners order grading for Mitchell Bridge road from the hilltop near the swrople river to the Jackson county line and relocate Winterville road to the county line. Permanent work to follow after completion on the 7dsville road. Convicts to work at the county farm near Joe to manage twenty acres for a truck farm to feed the county poor and convicts.

Ber Mitchell Bridge Jackson County Winterville Kelps Couny

Beach town rioting leads to arrests in December clash

Wartros Georgia five men Stewart Lee Jack Sweat Robert Lee Lea Smith were arrested on warrants after a deadly shooting during a Beach raid. Miss Masele Taylor was seriously wounded and may recover. Warrants sworn by Leotard Taylor, father of the injured woman, with preliminary hearing set in Beach.

Wartros Joe Beach Stewart Lee Jack W Robert Sweat Robert Lee Lea Smith Leotard Taylor Masele Taylor Miss Taylor

North Idaho forest plan aims at huge reservoir system

Stokne Wash December 21 Northern Minho Forestry association with members from Washington Idaho Wisconsin Iowa and Nebraska owns vast virgin forest lands in Idaho and will urge cooperation with the forestry department led by Gifford Pinchot to reserve standing timber and create 18 reservoirs along the Coeur d Alene St Maries and St Joe tributaries to store snowmelt for irrigation fire control flood reduction and mining use.

Stokne Wash Northern Minho Forestry Association Washington Idaho Wercot Wisconsin Iowa Nebraka Hithandle Forestry Department Aifford Pinchot National Forest Reserve Coom St. Maries St. Joe A Flewelling Spokane Sof Committee On Conservaton Washington, D. C Rts

Kreigar Murdered and Budy Robbed in Train Tragedy

Peamoke Virginia December 21 Charles Krelear an Italian on a route from Exsterhazy Canada to Petersburg Virginia was found dead hanging from a tree with heavy twine. Police suspect robbery and murder after a large sum and two Canadian coins were found on him. The body was taken to Petersburg for interment as his wife and twelve children waited in Roanoke.

Peamoke Exsterhazy Canada Petersburg Charles Krelear Graham Krefear Cincinnati Bluefield W. VI Tuncd Roanoke Krefcar Kier Frank Fayfar

Elberton Primary Race Heats Up in Town Election

Elberton Ga December 21 municipal primary to choose a mayor and two councilmen. Incumbent J R Maddox sought re election with Col C P Harris close behind. Wester leads a faction backing retrenchment while Tate Mun t and others oppose. bond issue for a new school building sparks the dispute as campaigns mobilize and attacks escalate ahead of the ballot.

Elberton J. R. Maddox Col. C. P. Harris Mattox Lond Worrs J. M. Wester J. T. Sisk Mr. Wester Wester Ek. B. Tate L. E. Munt M. J. Brown R. K. Cauthen

Nebraska cashier commits death by own action

Omaha Dec 21 William R Kelley cashier of the Union Pacific silo read at South Omaha committed suicide today by a bullet to the head Kelleys accounts were reportedly in order though an auditor had begun a routine review He was 28 and a son of W R Kelley former general solicitor of the Union Pacific He left a letter to his wife citing overwork as a possible cause The ad copy then shifts to a physician endorsed cough remedy and local druggists listing sales points

Omaha Neb William R. Kelley Union Pacific ‘Silread South Omaha Kelley Union Pacific W. R. Kelley Tnlon Pacific Road

Frank L Hampton Dies in Washington

Frank L Hampton dies in Mashonton Washington after a long illness. His remains were brought to Atlanta for interment. Hampton, known in Atlanta years ago, was brother of Mrs. Co. D. McKie. National Rivers and Harbor Congress urged a $500 million bond issue to fund comprehensive waterway improvements, arguing bonds to be issued as needed for permanent works akin to Panama Canal bonds.

Mash Aston D.C Frank 1. Haumpton Mr. Hampton Atlanta Co. D. McKie National Rivers and Harbor Congress United States Congress Panama Canal National Rivers and Harbors Congress Congress of the United States Cannon Ransdell Louisiana National Rivers and Hathors Congress Tanama Canal Board of Army Engineers Panama Secretary of the Treasury

Alimony Case Settled Before Trial in Thurmond Suit

In Jackson County, the Thurmond alimony action settled yesterday before trial. The child will reside with the maternal grandparents pending final court decision on custody. Temporary alimony of forty five dollars per month was agreed until completion of the case.

Thurmond

Harris Named Chief Occupancy Officer in Albuquerque Forest Service

The friends of Hugh H Harris learn of his appointment to the chief occupancy post in Albuquerque New Mexico The forest service oversees forest uses mineral and homestead claims land in forests ranger station work and boundary matters Harris a native of the city comes from a prominent family and is brother to B Y Harris assistant cashier at Athens Savings Bank The promotion is attributed to his faithful service in the United States Department of Agriculture

Hugh Harris Albuquerque New Mexico The Forest Service Harris United States Department of Agriculture H. N. Harris B. Y. Harris Athens Say'ngs Bank

Horner Ends $100,000 Suit Against Emersons

Baltimore December 21. T Mitchell Horner compromis es his $100,000 suit for alienation of affections against Isaac and Mrs Emerson, parents of his former wife Mrs Danny Emerson Horner. For $500 Horner releases all claims and Emersons pay taxed costs totaling $16. Court order dismisses the case. Mrs Horner, divorced November 5 in Atlanta, is engaged to James McVicker of New York and will wed January 4 at the Plaza Hotel, New York. She is wintering with her sister in New York.

Baltimore T. Mitchell Horner Isaac &. Emerson Danny Emerson Horner Emerson Baltimore City William Colton Horner George Whitlock David Fowler Emersons Atlanta James McVicker New York Plaza Hotel New

Shortest Day of the Year Marks Winter Start in Hemisphere

Washington DC reports that the longest night occurred last night and today is the shortest day. Winter began near seven this morning as the sun and earth reached their minimum separation. From tonight the days will grow longer.

Washington, D. C Northern Hemisphere Earth

Farmers Union Conference Meets in Fort Worth

Presidents of the county divisions of the Texas Farmers Union met in Fort Worth to discuss plans for 1909. The conference will continue proceedings tomorrow morning as officials review programs and strategy.

Farmers' Union Conference Fort Worth Texas Texas Farmers’ Union

Incident on the Oconee River ends in arrests and fines

Sunday afternoon Capt Heard and two Mileers Burpee and Wier engaged in a game near the Oconee river when a crosscurrent pulled them under. One swam back but could not reach shore. The others perished. Moses Shaw and others were also involved. Mayor Dor fined each of the Black individuals fifteen dollars yesterday morning.

Heard Burpee Wier Oconee

Cotton Fire On Hancock Avenue Reported Near Thomas Street

Sunday morning the cotton fire on Hancock Avenue near Thomas Street was brought under control by the fire department. Only three belts burned, with minor damage to cotton owned by firms represented by J. W. Chipley and L. F. Butt.

Hancock Avenue Thomas Street Messrs J. W. Chipley L. F. Butt

Bride receives hioulke-shewer gift at Alaska mine party

A bride elect held a hove before her wedding inviting eighteen friends who wrapped tiny nuggets from Alaska in gold paper as a scavenger search with tools to uncover hidden treasures. They found cut glass linen and brie ebrae for the home as daffodils and yellow tulips adorned the tea table with a banquet of yellow chrysanthemums. The note adds a political remark noting President Roosevelt's temper and possible exit.

Alaska

A Dangerous Operation 8 Removal of the Appendix

An item describes an operation and warns about a dangerous surgical procedure. It promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a quiet cure for constipation headache biliousness and malaria. Pills priced at 25 cents are sold at Palmer and Sons dry stores and W J Smith & Co.

Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bio Palmer & Sons Dry Stores

Hood v Hood Injunction Dissolved By Judge Brand

Judge Brand dissolved a temporary injunction in the case of Mrs Beulah Hood versus Ben Hood. The ruling allows Om ary Ross to proceed with habeas corpus custody proceedings while an appeal from the decision awaits in the Supreme Court, acting as a restraining order until final determination.

Hood Judge Brand Supreme Court Brand Beulah Hood Ben Hood Omary Ross Jackson County Sn- Thlcourt

Revival Begins At East Athens Church Christmas Week

The Second Baptist Church of East Athens invites the public to a renewal revival starting December 27 for one week. The pastor urges attendance to celebrate Christmas, renew faith, and begin the new year with God’s blessing, followed by a cough and cold remedy promotion for Foley’s Honey and Tar.

East Athens Church Second Baptist Church East Athens

Mrs. F. P. Mapp Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs. F P Mapp, aged twenty six, died yesterday morning at St Marys Hospital after a brief illness. She was brought from White Plains for treatment but to no avail. The body was taken back to White Plains for interment today. She was described as a young matron of the highest Christian character with many mourners.

St. Mary's Hospital FP. R. Mapp

A Succession of Colds and Chronic Catarrh Cautions

A warning on frequent colds leading to chronic catarrh urges prompt care. Proposes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a cure, citing Mrs. M. White of Butler Tennessee who found relief and full recovery after using it. Sold by local druggists including H. J. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co War-1 r J. Smith & Bro and others.

Jess Chamberlaan F. P. Starcher Ripley W. Va Chamberlain R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro E. ©. McEvoy L. P. Canning H.j. R. Palmer & Sons R J. Smith & Bro B. C. McEvoy, L Canning

New Local Agent Henry Whyte Joins 8 A L and Use Guluesyilla Mid land

Henry Whyte of Potetsburg Virginia appointed local agent for 8 A L and Use Guluesyilla Mid land. He assumes charge of cuts of agencies and will manage company affairs smoothly with his experienced railroad background. Former agent J Hoke has been promoted to general agent with offices in town. The Clayton street building, recently Seaboard and W A Mallory’s former site, is leased for years to handle freight and passenger business, aiding travelers and local commerce.

Henry Whyte Potetsburg Guluesyilla Midland Railro Whyte J. Hoke Pubdue and Company Clayton Street Southern Railway Co W. A. Mallory Seaboard Moke Pany

Calhoun to be at Saed in fraught San Francisco trial

San Francisco awaits the long delayed trial of Patrick Calhoun, former United Railways president, linked to Ruef era prosecutions. The case, once set for December, has been postponed amid Gallagher's disappearance, with Calhoun noted as a prominent financier involved in Atlanta, the Central of Georgia, St Louis streetcars, Corsicana oil interests, Cleveland real estate, and large New York cotton deals.

San Francisco Cal Rancisco Patrick Calhoun United Railways Colony Ruef Calhoun Jas. L. Gallagher Gallagher Ruet Als United States United Railways Atlanta Richmond and Danville Central of Georgia Georgia St. Lou'a Corsicana Texas Cleveland Ohio New York Pittsburg

Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Atomizer Ad

Many nasal sufferers report splendid results with an atomizer. Ely's Liquid Cream Balm is liquid yet behaves like the familiar healing cream. No cocaine or dangerous drug. Soothing spray relieves at once. Available at all druggists for 5 cents, with spraying tube, or by mail from Ely Bros. 56 Warren Street, New York.

Ely Ely Bros Warren Street New York

Building and Loan Leaders Meet in Olympia Conference

In Olympia on December 21 representatives of Washington building and loan organizations meet at a call by State Auditor Claveen. They discuss proposed legislative changes to building and loan laws and plan further deliberations likely to continue tomorrow at the approaching session.

Olympia Wash Building and Loan Organleathens State of Washington Claveen

Medicine That Heals The Malaria And Stomach Ailments

Wo Klestler of Halliday Arkansas touts Electria Bitters as a remedy that keeps him well after malaria and stomach troubles. The advertisement claims the tonic purifies and enriches the blood tones the nerves and imparts vigor to the weak with a money back guarantee if it fails to help at local drug stores.

Wo. Klestler Halliday Ark W. J. Busts & Brow Palmerw & Sons Drug Stores

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Feltselig Mitchell's Bridge Winterville Road Beach, Ga North Coron Hagkers Kreigar Budy Nebraska Frank L. Hampton Rational Rivers and Hargors Congress Terday Hugh H. Harris Forestry Service Ino River Cathrine Countiss Charles Klein Sherman Tex Kee Mar College Hageratown Dennison Ten Murray Hill Stock Company Nxt Arizona Fatrella Miss Countiss Camille Topsy John Flood Ulster County Esopus River Alton B. Parker Edmund Breese John Burkett Ryder Brooklyn Rugby Institute Breese Beatrice North Dakota Fort Abraham Lincoln Preese Breeser James O'Neill Monte Cristo Kyrle Bellew Eleanor Betson Three Musketeers Clancho Bates Margaret Anglin Mr. Breese Heny ©. Harris Roosevelt H. C. Compton FR. Mapp White Plains Aian Henry White J. Z. Hoke SAED
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