Sudden Death of Mrs W H Matthews in Athens
Mrs W H Matthews died suddenly yesterday at noon at her home 575 N Jackson St Athens from heart failure. She had shown no prior signs of illness, went to the kitchen to check dinner orders, and collapsed without a groan. Survived by husband and several children, she had lived in Athens for years and was highly regarded. Funeral at 2:30 this afternoon at the Jackson Street home with interment at Crawford over the Georgia railroad. Rev John D Mell will conduct. pallbearers named C W Fillingin T B Wm Johnson T S Foster Falso Floretto Leo Petty.
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Jackson Street
W. H. Matthews
Matthews
Beng i and Co
Athens
Georgia Railroad
Crawford
John D. Mell
Messrs
C. W. Fillingin
T. B. Wm. Johnson
T. 8
Foster
Falso Floretto
Leo Petty
Heart
Officers jailed on murder charge in Lawrenceville Ga
Lawrenceville Georgia Dee 22 J W B Maugham a constable and Kelly Elrod a deputy were jailed on murder charges for the killing of Zack Cleghorn early last Saturday. The arrest followed an attempted rearrest at D L Oweng’s house as Cleghorn resisted and fled. Prosecution says two shots were by officers, defense says a brother fired the fatal shot. Both are prominent Auburn and Certa citizens. A preliminary trial is set for Wednesday next.
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Lawrenceville
Dee
J. W. B. Maugham
Kelly Elrod
Zack Cleghorn
Cleghorn
D. L. Oweng
Oflcer
Auburn
Cert
Pala
Chamberlains Cough Remedy touted for cold cure
A letter from Mrs. M. White of Butler Tenn praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for quick throat and lungs relief after years of discomfort. Local druggists and stores listed as sellers. Ames Iowa reports three Iowa State College faculty members to wed during winter vacation. Professors Webster Porter and Riley set weddings in Pawtuxet area to avoid missing college duties.
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Dancupid
Ames
Iowa
Towa State College
Webster
H. Porter
Bess le Riley
Pawbuaka
Old Soldier Aid Appeal From Athens Banner Reader
An unsigned note in the Banner asks aid for J. D. Griffeth, an 81 year old Civil War veteran living at 248 River Street in Athens. The message dated December 21, 1908, requests contributions to help the needy veteran who is very ill at his daughter's home.
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Banner
Glyco
Athens
J. D. Griffeth
River Street
Charter Granted Columbia Fire Insurance Co. in Athens
Secretary of State Philip Cook granted the Columbia Fire Insurance Company a charter with headquarters in Athens. The firm will organize formally in the city on January 5 and begin work shortly after. The company aims to become a leading fire insurer in the South within a few years.
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Philip Cook
Columbia Fire Insurance Company
Athens
Columbia
South
Winning number at the Lyric 1719 wins turkey prize
Last night the Lyric theater drew crowds as the winning number 1719 paid a large turkey to the holder. The nightly feature drew strong attendance and praise for the fine program.
Mr Ike Dottery Sees Slow Recovery After Accident
Mr Ike Dottery, who was injured at work on Prof John Morris's house, is improving slowly after breaking a collar bone and dislocating his shoulder in the fall. Friends express concern and wish him a speedy recovery.
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Ike Dottery
John Morris
John Dowdy Fined Fifty Dollars For Gambling
John Dowdy a negro was fined fifty dollars and costs by Judge Cobb in city court after pleading guilty to gambling. The judge imposed the usual fine amid reports praising departmental efficiency and devotion to duty in city government. 20 lbs. Sugar for $1.00 this week at Arnold and Abney.
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John Dowdy
Cobb
Dowdy
Arnold & Abney
Sheriff Davis Brings Prisoner to Athens from Comer
Sheriff Davis of Madison county escorted Jake Moody the accused assailant of Mrs. Frank Dobbs from Comer after a mob gathered. Moody admitted making an improper proposal but offered little cooperation. The Athens Guards reacted swiftly to Governor’s order, assembling a company in record time and departing toward Comer before being recalled.
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Jackson
Davis
Madison County
Jake Moody
Frank Dobbs
Paoli
Athens
Comer
Moody
Itsuay
Athens Guards
Lieut. Dupree
Children of Confederacy to Build Memorial Fountain
The C C Sanders Chapter of the Children of the Confederacy seeks subscriptions to erect a Memorial Fountain for late Col C C Sanders who served during the Civil War. Volunteers circulate lists and aim to place the fountain in the public square once funds reach the target.
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Children OF Confederacy
C. C. Sanders
Children of the Confederacy
Col. C. C. Sanders
Guainesville
Judge Spence Scorches Jury After Not Guilty Verdict
Albany December verdict shocks Baker County as Judge W N Spence blasts jurors calling their decision a disgrace to civilization. He notes a separate case with a guilty verdict and fines, urging the jurors to be better citizens amid the courtroom uproar. Advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar promises cures for coughs and colds.
Red Cross Stamps Selling Rapidly in Athens
Athens buys many Red Cross stamps to aid tuberculosis work in Georgia. First shipments sold out. Athens Woman's Club received two thousand stamps yesterday now on sale at Palmer & Sons, McGregor's, McEvoy's, and Fowler's stores near the State Normal School. Every Athens resident urged to buy and help stamp out tuberculosis.
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Athens
Red Cross
Georgia
Athens Woman’s Club
Palmer & Sons
McGregor's
McEvoy's
Fowler's
State Normal School
Mr J W Pierce Dies After Illness
Mr J W Pierce died at his Bali win street home last night after a three week pneumonia illness. He leaves a wife and six children and was a carpenter by trade. The funeral will be held in Bowman, Go, with remains to be carried this morning.
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J.W. Pierce
Baliwin Street
Pierce
Bowman
A Dangerous Operation and Patent Medicines Ad Offer
A surgeon performs an appendix removal described as dangerous. The ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills ease fright and work quietly, curing constipation headache bilious ness and malaria. Available for 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores. The notice argues for building more residences to support Athens’ growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Beech Hargis Trial Opens in Irvine Kentucky
The Irvine court hears the Beech Hargis murder trial with a farmer jury as defense plans to present witnesses to allege Judge Hargis’ life tied to Breathitt feuds. Testimony begins with James P. Brophy stating Beech shot his father five times and the son shot the father during the struggle. Former State Senator Alex Hargis arrives to seek information for the prosecution.
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Kington
Dee
Irvine
Hargis
Hia Wade
Breathitt
Slargis
James P. Brophy
Beecharets
Alex Hargis
Bond & Co Dry Goods Store Fire in Houston
The dry goods store of J. J. and B. L. Bond & Co in Houston Georgia was destroyed by fire at 2:30 am Tuesday. Heavy rain and bucket brigades confined the blaze to the store room. Insurance totaled 56,500 with goods valued at 8,000 to 10,000. Origin of the fire unknown.
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Houston
J. J. and
B. L. Bond & Co
Bucket Brigade
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promoted as Aid to Nature
A 19th century advert promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as aiding nature by soothing the cough aiding expectoration relieving the lungs opening secretions and helping the system throw off a cold. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co Warren J. Smith & Bro B. C. Me Evoy L. P. Canning.
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Chamberlian
F. Starcher
Ripley
W. Va
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
Warren J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
B. C
Y M C A Allstars edge Students in tight 24–22 game
In a fast Y M C A gym match last evening the Y M C A Allstars defeated the Students 24 to 22. Capt Ned Brown and W T Forbes starred for the Allstars while Walton Griffith led the Students with 14 points, aided by Dave Parrish and Jack Wooster on offense and solid defense from Wood and Pichard. Referee C Heidler and umpire J B Ware Jr oversaw a clean contest with few fouls.
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Messrs. C. Heidler
J. B. Ware
Y. M. C. A. Allstars
Ned Brown
W. T. Forbes
Wood
Pichard
Walton Griffith
Prof
Port
Sellers
Rogers
Jack Wooster
T. Forbes
Dave Parrish
Allstars
Brown
Forbes
Fort
Defencrs
Pittard
U. of G
Parrish
Wooster
Griffith
T.forbes
In Spite of the Weather by Paul Cook
Poem reflects on rain and winter winds, contrasting a cozy home scene with stormy skies. A rainy day cannot dim a sunny heart as cloud ships drift and rivers stream past the window.
State Court of Appeals Limits Prohibition Burden in Malt Liquor Sales
Atlanta decision holds that selling malt liquor is unlawful and places burden on defendant to prove non-intoxicating status. It also bans malt liquor sales to minors, citing an older law. The ruling, written by Chief Judge Hill with concurrence from Judge Powell, with dissent by Judge Russell, alters who must prove intoxication in future prosecutions. The Stoner versus the State case originated in Gordon County.
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Atlanta
State Court of Appeals
Benjamin H. Him
Arthur G. Powell
Richard B. Russell
Stoner
Superior Court
Gordon County
Judge Fite
Hill
This Is Worth Reading testimonial on Bucklen's Arnica Salve
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson Street Buffalo New York says he cured a severe cold sore with Bucklen's Arnica Salve after applying it once daily for two days. The product claims to heal all sores with cold timber guarantees at W J Smith and Bro H R Palmer and Sons drug stores for 26 cents.
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Leo F. Zelinski
Gibson St
Buffalo
N. Y
Bucklen
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores
Seaborn Wright Sells His Rome Home to Macon Mayor
Rome Georgia December 22 Hon Seaborn Wright closed the sale of his home about two miles west of Rome The buyer was Hon T W Lipscomb mayor of Macon who purchased as an investment The price was about 15000 The property includes the residence and about forty acres in the Flat woods district Possession January February and Wright plans to move to Atlanta He may keep another country home near Ariyuchee Creek as a summer residence or resort
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Rome
Seaborn Wright
T. W. Lipecomb
Macon
Prosecuting Attorneys Hold Conference in Jefferson City
Missouri association of prosecuting attorneys met in Jefferson City for a two day conference with nearly every county represented. They discussed legislative measures affecting prosecuting attorneys that will be brought before the upcoming state legislature.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
Cripple Creek well grown drama at Colonial
At Cripple Creek is praised as a strong melodramatic show with pathos and comedy, high production values, and impressive scenery. BE. J. Carpenter directs the troupe, performing December 31 at the Colonial.
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Cripple Creek
Win Pleh‘ty
BE. J. Carpenter
Colonial
Christmas hints and holiday gift items from a n outdated catalog
A catalog style list describes gift items including art couch cover in Roman stripes felt house slippers for an elderly lady cut glass fern dishes small quilt case for a little girl gauntlet gloves for a young athlete muff neckpiece and engraved card set tote cases vanity and card cases with gold silver finishes turquoise amethyst or sapphires a Christmas hint row. Also mentions Mayonnaise bowl and ladle set cut glass cocktail set traveling cases and a sorrowful Pasaders Cal story about Warren Be Brokaw's starvation death and family illness.
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Maugham
Elrod
Kan
H. R. Palmer @ Sons
Warrn J. Smith & Bro
Li Canning
E. W. Grove
Columbia Company
Big Fire Insurance Company
Berlin
Ludwig I
Bavaria
Starnberg
Munich
Diet
Ludwig
Otto
Cyprus
Constanly
Minster
W. N. Spence
Albany
South Georgia
Rodney
E. Adams
Millercoun
Wos
Baker County
Foley
J. W. Pierce
Bowman, Ga
Paul Cook
of Court of Appeals
Colonial Theatre
the Colonial
Chas. A. Sellon
Florence Mills
Theresa Miller
Schmits Seymour
Lota
South Dakota
ElMore Sisters
Dave Braham, Jr
Push” Miller
Dave Braham
Hartigan and Hart
Aes
Foritap Fae
China
Pasaders
Cal
Warren
Brokaw
Henry George
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