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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1906

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Peruna touted as cure for health woes in 1907 letter

A testimonial from Mrs Robinson of Brooklyn describes life before and after Peruna treatment. She cites relief from swelling, bloating, shortness of breath, and fatigue. She credits Dr Hartman and the Peruna program for enabling work and improved health. The letter invites purchase by mail from The Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio and offers a free almanac.

de Robinsen St. Pelt Bt Brooklyn Hartman Peruna

Educators head to Southern Educational Association meeting

State officials and prominent Georgia educators including W B Merritt G R Glenn Joseph Stewart L M Landrum Grace Landrum head to Ocerey Alabama for the seventeenth annual Southern Educational Association convention. Speakers Friday include Martha Berry with others from Atlanta and the state. The three day session runs through Saturday.

Atlanta W. B. Merritt G. R. Glenn North Georgia Agricultural College Dahlonega Joseph 8. Stewart University of Georgia L. M. Landrum Atlanta Public Schools Grace Landrum Ocreery Ala Southern Educational Association Merritt Martha Berry Rome

Georgia educators set annual meeting in Macon for 1907

The Georgia Educational Association will hold its 1907 annual meeting in Macon with sessions in the City Auditorium on April 26 27 and 28. President Chancellor D C Barrow of the State University will oversee a souvenir edition of proceedings for attending teachers.

Georgia Educational Association Macon Macoh Board of Education Barrow Georgia Malcon Telegraph

St Johns Night Observed at Mt Vernon Lodge No 22

Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 Free and Accepted Masons held St John s Night with a large gathering. Henry R Palmer installed as worshipful master for the year W W Pittmen senior warden Thomas M Forrester junior warden John S McKie strengthened and A B Harper secretary. Lodge in flourishing condition with active work planned and about 250 members.

Mt. Vernon ‘Lodge St. John's Night Henry R. Palmer W. W. Pittmen Thomas M. Forrester John 8. McKie A. B. Harper

Alabama Woman Dies by Own Hand in Shelby County

Mrs C C Vincent of Vincent Shelby County killed herself yesterday at home using a .44 Colt revolver. Survived by husband and several small children. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised as relief with a week’s treatment for 85 cents, Gold by Orr Drug Co.

E. C. DeWitt Co Chicago Orr Drang Lo Birmingham Ala C. C. Vincent Vincent Shelby County DeWitt Orr Drug Co

Municipal Caucus Sets City Jobs and Pay Increases

City caucus last night renamed officers and approved raises and new posts. Mayor pro tem W D O Farrell. W W Turner clerk-treasurer. Captain J W Barnett city engineer and building inspector. Col H S West city attorney. A J Watson street superintendent. W C Wood waterworks chief. W McKinnon chief engineer. H T Summers assistant engineer. several city physicians hired at $200 each. Cobb Lampkin to chair board of assessors with $200 salary. J S McKienay police chief at $1,200. fire department reelects officers with pay raises. some positions deferred and to be acted on Tuesday.

Tipscomb W. D. O'Farrell W.W. Turner Hias J. W. Barnett Athens Captain Barnett Col. H. 8 West A. J. Watson T. J. Griffith W. CL. Wood W. McKinnon H. T. Summers J. W. Bradley Dra McKienay Sage Hamilton Rose Fred Buchooe Fire Department Alvin Brooks D. D. Beuasee Parker

Stout to Start Georgia Baseball Indoor Practice Early

Coach Stouch plans an indoor start for the University of Georgia baseball squad a month earlier than last year, aiming to select a strong team soon and begin real work by January 15 if quarters are secured. About forty players seek spots, with at least nine pitchers expected to bolster a formidable lineup as Georgia prepares to impress fans next season.

Hodgson Brothers Plan Large Business Buildings on Oconee Street

Hodgson brothers of this city plan to erect substantial new business structures along Oconee street from Miller & Co offices to the former Oconee street school site. Ground work has begun with lots filled and prepared while plans are yet to be decided. Construction is projected to start next summer near the Central of Georgia tracks, in the heart of the business district close to the Gainesville Midland and Seaboard Air Line termini.

Hodgson Brothers Central of Georgia Oconee Street Gainesville Midland and Seaboard Air Line

Georgia Woman Acquitted in New York Court

In New York the court discharged Mrs. Jennie Davis Trautman amid cheers after she was acquitted of charges linked to a $13 robbery claim. Hogan was arrested for assault following the outcome. In Georgia, Miss Henrietta Davis, a Macon hairdresser and manicures sister of Mrs. Trautman, denounced the proceedings as absurd.

New York Jennie Davis Trautman Alexander Trautman Peter J. Hogan Nlfth Jefferson Market Hogan Trautman Macon Henrietta Davis Jeanne Trautman Peter Hogan

Old Coins Found by Workers on Wall Street Site

At Hinman Spencer Contracting Co on Wall Street workers digging an excavation uncovered many coins including 6 cent pieces dimes quarters and half dollars some dating back to 1837. Rumor spread as workers rushed to claim treasure with rival diggers desperate to find more while foreman Mr Spencer struggled to control the scene. The origin of the coins remains unknown and they may have been buried long ago.

Wall’ Street Hinman-Spencer Contracting Co James White Darkies California

Atlanta Seeks Ahead-of-Time Train Schedule Achievement

Gainesville Midland train yesterday pulled out of the depot about a half hour early and plans to adjust schedules in the next days. The line aims to provide Athens to Gainesville with a regular and satisfactory timetable, avoiding delays.

Atlanta Gainesville Athens

Grandpa Rose to retire from Athens police after January 1

Grandpa Rose, veteran Athens police officer since 1872, will retire from active duty after January 1 1907 while remaining on the force in a limited role. The city will not grant a pension but will keep him at a reduced, congenial assignment as long as his strength allows, with renewal likely for 1907 on the first Wednesday in January.

Rose Athens Omcer Rose Po. Heeman Ife Florida Falthtat Aia Gella Bbad Henry Hill Officer Rose

Negro escapes from arrest after Brooklyn disturbance

Last night around eleven officers Cook and Bucknes arrested Henry Soott, a Black man, in the Brooklyn settlement for raising a racket. While being escorted toward the city jail on a street car, he broke free from handcuffs on the rear platform and jumped off, eluding the officers who chased after him in the darkness.

Al<h. Cook Oficer Fred Bucknes Henry Soott Brooklyn City Cook

Southern Educational Association Meets in Montgomery

The Southern Educational Association met in Montgomery Alabama yesterday. Prof J B Stewart will lecture on High Schools in the State System. President D C Branson Chancellor D C Barrow and Miss Parrish will deliver addresses.

Southern Educational Association Montgomery Ala J. 8. Stewart D. C. Barrow D. C. Branson Parrish Stewart Branson Barrow Mss Parrish

Shooting Death of Martin Green Near Patten, Ga

News from Thomasville reports the fatal shooting of Martin Green, a local resident near Patten, by Charles Hughes. Hughes, son of a prominent man, was jailed in Thomasville County awaiting further action after the incident described as potentially accidental. Authorities say Hughes fired his pistol at Green during a confrontation, leading to Green's death.

Thomasville Martin Green Near Patten Charles Hughes Ncgidentah Hughes Pointeg Green

Long Tennessee Fight Ends With Arnica Salve Claim

W L Rawls of Bells Tennessee describes a twenty year nasal catarrh battle. He reports applying Buckleas Arnica Salve to the sore surface caused soreness and swelling to reappear, but calls the salve best in existence. Sold by W J Smith Bros and E R Palmer & Bon druggists.

W. L. Rawls Bells, Tenn Bucklea Rover W. J. Smith & Bros E. R. Palmer & Bon Drusiste

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Ae “Peruna Aalirs QO. D. Robinson Sodara Prof Stewart Des Bakersfield Cal T. B. Hicks United States Bakerafield Masonic Fraternity Alabama Stouch The Miller &Co Hodgson Leade Bate Negro Nmde A. Ji. Cook Miss Parrish Selma Dee Lee Pope Sweetwater Nicholasville Marengo County Alex Jones Zack Pope Zack Bob Jones Peer Thomasville Tennessee
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