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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
7
Readings from editorials and letters discuss the Wirz Monument at Andersonville, with inscriptions praising Jefferson Davis and Ulysses Grant, reactions from the Northern Ladies Organization, the Grand Army of the Republic, and others, and political commentary on Georgia officials and candidates.
Boston reports tell of the St Cuthbert burning at sea and the Inez rescues. Crew suffered burns and injuries, many frozen and starved after thirty six hours amid flames and storms. Explosions, a capsized boat, and desperate attempts to survive as lifeboats and masts failed. Captain French praised his men for bravery amid a gale and snow squalls as the Cymric arrived.
An old advertisement praises Dr Shoop Cough Cure as safe for mothers and babies with no opium or harsh ingredients. It claims the product uses wholesome ingredients like leaves and shrubs and promises to ease coughs and soothe bronchial membranes. It urges demand for Dr Shoop's and warns against taking other remedies.
Cullman Alabama February 5 thirty eight indictments were returned in under two hours against saloon men by the grand jury for violating state prohibition laws. Judge Speake will begin trials tomorrow and told the jury to ignore probate license rulings as unconstitutional. Seven saloons remain open tonight in Cullman.
Sufferings and Dollars Saved. E. 8 Lopar of Manilla New York says I am a carpenter and have had many severe cuts healed by Bucklen's Arat ca Balge. It has saved me suffering and dollars. It is by far the best healing salve I have ever found. Heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles 25 cents at W J Beam R Palmer & Sons Druggists.
In Augusta Georgia Judge W F Eve rules a wagon storage area counts as a public place for the new prohibition law and convicts J E Allen and Fred Elliott. A second ruling holds a shed behind a former bar used as a pantry for domestic use is not a public place, thus Quory is not liable unless a private individual stores liquor to induce trade. Neighborhood favorite electric bitters ad ends with local druggists selling for 50 cents.
Governor Noel asks the legislature to tighten gun ownership rules, ban futures speculation and bucket shops, abolish saloons when possible, and push a constitutional prohibition amendment. Health Coffee advertisement follows, touting a coffee substitute made from toasted cereals sold as a rapid-brewing product from Racine Wisconsin.
Preparations for the Augusta Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Albion Hotel honor Col. Dan Kingman of Savannah. Toasts will emphasize backing for developing the Savannah River channel with prominent Augusta figures and visitors including John A. Fox, field director of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress.
Ely's Cream Balm is trusted in thousands of homes across the country. It sits in the family medicine closet as a ready remedy for colds at the onset with quick relief and a short treatment to prevent chronic catarrh.
Augusta residents learn a Springfield despatch reports Rev M G Whittaker an English landed estate fraudster arrested and jailed. He allegedly targeted Parker and Whitaker relatives months ago, collecting about 10 dollars from each. The Memphis Times endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and lung trouble.
The St Augustine gathering on February 7 to select delegates for the Chicago national convention faces a split between white office holding Taft supporters and black Foraker backers. Contested delegates will be sent from several counties as factions clash in a spirited battle.
An old advertisement claims Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels. It promises quick relief without nausea or griping and urges readers to start today, noting it is sold by all druggists.
Berlin reports a grim murder case involving Paw Giegler owner of a Gordenstrasse book shop. His housekeeper Minna Doell allegedly killed him by suffocation, hid the body for weeks, and fled with 2500 dollars. She and a suspected sweetheart were detained. authorities traced the crime to Leipsic with Vienna and Halle links.
Announcement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law. It claims the product contains neoplatea or other harmful drugs and recommends it as a case remedy for children and adults. Sold by all druggists.
William Zimmerman, a postal messenger, caught a rabbit on an island north of the Boulevard and tried to escort it to the Pennsylvania freight depot. The rabbit escaped and swam along Sandy Creek, eluding pursuit as it disappeared into the rushes.
Vienna report describes Baroness von Schwitzer, once famed for beauty, who after two marriages and a fortune of over 5 million dollars killed herself. She feared aging would ruin her looks and left a letter saying she could not bear to survive her beauty.
George Moore of Grimesland N C credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his life after coughing fits and lung weakness. He reports improvement from the first bottle and full recovery after two bottles. Available at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons druggists with trial bottle free.
Raleigh reports H. B. Bigham a Seaboard soliciting agent died near Cary when he allegedly walked off a moving train in his sleep. Investigators note he likely slept through the incident and was struck on the Southern line after detaching from the Seaboard.
The balm offers quick relief from rheumatic and muscular pains. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
Rome Ga February 6 voluntary manslaughter was the verdict in the Strange case and a fifteen years sentence was imposed by Judge Wright this morning. The sealed verdict was returned after six hours deliberation late last night. Jack Strange shot a fellow employee of the Southern railroad Blake Patterson in a quarrel over a girl.
Mrs Fannie Guin of Troy Alabama says a twenty year skin disease cleared after using two boxes of Chamberlains Salve. She had seen several doctors with no relief before this result and notes the salve is sold by Hal Palmer & Sons Warren J Smith & Bro L P Canning and other Athens Georgia merchants.
In Madison Georgia R H Bearden, who died Sunday night, was buried with Masonic honors becoming the third Bearden brother to die in the past year. He leaves a wife and three daughters. The notice also advertises Dr Detchons Relief for Rheumatism and Neuralgia claiming a radical cure in 1to days from druggists.
Atlanta officials report a joint meeting of the Confederate veterans executive committee and Wirz monument committee women to discuss potential changes to the proposed inscription. The gathering set for 10 o clock tomorrow in the Grand Building Women's Club room aims to decide whether revisions are needed.
Aimed at weak stomach nerves and related organs the ad argues Dr Shoop s Restorative treats the cause not the organs. It urges readers to test the remedy prompted by H R Palmer and Sons.
The Georgia Democratic executive committee gathers at noon in the Piedmont hotel assembly room to set dates for the upcoming primary and convention and address other business. Chairman A L Miller from Macon will preside as attendees anticipate a presidential year with delegates to the national Denver convention. The primary is likely set for late May or early June with the state convention following about two to three weeks later.
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package as a remedy for grippe and coughs and as a preventive for pneumonia, urging buyers to seek the genuine product from all druggists.
The Mitchell trial opens with eleven farmers and one carpenter on the jury as witnesses recount the Sloope killing. Sloope’s bloodied coat and trousers are shown. his widow weeps. Mitchell’s wife and four children attend. Judge Wright rebukes defense counsel for improper conduct. Local interest mirrors the Sandford-Wright case. A second item notes a simple remedy for La grippe with Foley’s Honey and Tar.
Governor Hoke Smith vows to remain in office until all pledges are redeemed. He indicates a desire for the Senate but will not leave the governorship until commitments are fulfilled.
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