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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1912

Page

7

Woods Full of Candidates for Solicitorship

Prom Wednesday’s Banner notes a crowded field for solicitor general of the western circuit. Col. J. B. Gamble arrives from Athens to attend Oconee superior court at Watkinsville with Col. R. L. J. Smith of Commerce. Col. W. H. Quarterman of Winder and Col. W. A. Stevenson of Commerce follow the scene, while Col. C. A. Nix of Lawrenceville reportedly on the way as court adjourns.

Athens Oconee County Superior Court Watkinsville Jovn B. Gamble R.L. J. Smith Commersze W. H. Quarterman Winder Col. W. A. Stevenson Commerce Col. C.A. Nix Lawrenceville

Judge Brand's Father Very Low

Lawrenceville Georgia January 23 Judge C H Brand and other children rush to the bedside of Hon Bert Brand their father who has been ill for weeks with dropsical trouble which threatens vital organs his condition grows alarming and Judge Brand himself has been ill for weeks drawing sympathy from many friends

Lawrenceville Judge C. H. Brand Bert Brand Judge Brand

Judge Daniel to adjourn grand jury in Watkinsville

Judge Robert T. Daniel of Griffin was wired in to formally adjourn the grand jury at Watkinsville after Judge Brand left due to his father's illness in Gwinnett. Talesmen were dismissed for the term Monday afternoon. The spring term features light business in Oconee superior court.

Watkinsville Brand Gwinett County Robert T. Daniel Griffih Oconee Superior Court

Paper mill dispute ends. work resumes at Lawrenceville plant

The Lawrenceville Georgia paper mill is back under M.8. Cortett control after a strike against Manager Battson. Workers returned to their jobs this morning. The mill has been moved and will soon restart paper production with a side track to connect Seaboard railway.

Lawrenceville Cortett Battson Seaboard

Explosion Injures Man as Heating Boiler Explodes

In Cobb street basement the heater boiler burst last night around 10 oclock tearing away one leg of Jo charge of the heating apparatus. The blast shattered windows within a quarter mile. John heard, the injured man, was taken to St Mars hospital where he received medical care and later learned he had lost a leg.

Whipped Step Daughter and Rope Fatality Case in California

Special to the Banners Oroville California January twenty two Mrs Emma L Rumball is arraigned to stand trial for murder of her 13 year old stepdaughter Helen Rum ball The girl was found dead in the attic last June The stepmother says the girl misbehaved and was whipped and tied to a studding in an overheated attic An incubator added heat The neck was broken in two places Prosecutor contends the girl fainted and was strangled by the rope An accessory Arthur Lewis a brother of Mrs Rumball is indicted Lewis was convicted of manslaughter weeks ago.

Oroville, Cailf Emma L. Rumball Helen Rumball Here Rumball Arthur Lewis

Widow of U S Attorney General Buried in Cartersville

Mrs Martha Gallaway Akerman widow of Amos J Akerman former U S attorney general was laid to rest in Cartersville after funeral services at First Presbyterian church. Born 1841 in Camden county Georgia she traveled the world and learned German after age 58. Her seven sons included Walter Akerman postmaster of Cartersville and Alfred Akerman University of Georgia professor. Funeral conducted by Rev H G Hames followed her Athens home death Friday night.

Gartersville M.R. Akerman Amos. T. Algrman United States Grant First Presbyterian Church Akerman Cartersville Athens Alfred Akerman University of Georgia Wilmington, N. C The Uni Georgia Clement Aker Wn Cape Horn Washington Martha Gallaway

Longtime Presby woman Josie Mathews dies at 77

Mrs Josie Mathews of Center Georgia died Sunday at her son D P Mathews home. A member of the Presbyterian church for more than sixty five years she fell December 21 and broke her hip. Funeral conducted today at Beth Haven church by Rev J D McPhail and Rev D A Blue with burial in the family plot.

Presbyterian Church Center Josie Mathews D. P. Mathews Jackson Pusherty Ginty J. D. McPhail Athens D. A. Blue Bethhaven Church

Clarke County Wins Early Pension Funds Draw

Clarke County is named in an early pension distribution for veterans and widows, receiving 9225 dollars. The draw favored Clarke after a random process among sixty counties, with Banks Franklin Morgan and Wilkes also listed among nearby counties. Maudlin Holliday wedding announced with Rev M L Troutman officiating.

Greenie Gren Clarke Banks Franklin Morgan Wilkes

Foley Kidney Pills Claim Quick Kidney Health Restores System

Do not allow kidney and bladder trouble to develop beyond medicine reach Take Foley Kidney Pills. They give quick results by opening secretions and aiding nature in restoring the system to health. Thousands have to attest to its superior excellence. Sold by all dealers.

al Fealera

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy to ward off croup and ease fear. It claims thousands of mothers used it successfully and notes it is sold by all dealers.

Sloans Je McCanruy Idaville Ind Chamberlain

Roller Skates Could Be Used to Travel on Danielsville Road

Two county and city residents tested the Danielsville road in an automobile to gauge the road’s topsoil. They found the surface nearly perfect with no wet spots or soft areas. They stated much of the Clarke section could be traversed on roller skates.

Danielsville Road Danielsville Madison County Clarke

Electricity in the Banner press room causes chaos

The last shipment of newspaper stock in the Banner press room was highly charged and green, shocking fingers when touched. The damp sheets clung together and jammed the feeder, while the fly wasted sheets, tearing the timpan, tearing stock, and even breaking a steel rocket as the roller system failed to compact.

Banner Presa lon j# Toller

More Than a Million and a Half Firearms Made in U S in 1911

The Thirteenth census preliminary results for firearm and ammunition makers show 1,699,560 revolvers rifles and shotguns produced in 1910 including 983 miscellaneous arms and automatic pistols. Durand released the figures from Washington D C. on January 23.

U. S Washington, D. C Durand

Legislature This Morning Elects Brown Governor in Extra Session

The extra called session at the capitol in Atlanta convenes to canvass votes and declare the election of governor and labor commissioner. Honorable Joseph M. Brown is to be inaugurated to fill the unexpired term of Senator Hoke Smith. Acting Governor John M. Slaton issues the call.

Joseph M. Brown Hoke Smith Capitol Atlanta John M. Slaton Georgia

Crawford Citizen Victim Of Severe Farm Accident

Crawford Georgia January 23 Mr George W Brooks of Crawford fell from a scaffold on his farm about five miles from town striking a brace and later the back of his head. He was brought home and Dr W Faust of Lexington attended. No bones were broken and doctors expect only a severe shock.

Crawford George W. Brooks W. Faust Lexington Brooks

Hill Alsop engagement announced in Georgia society note

Mrs. Join Hill of Washington Wilkes County Georgia announces the engagement of her daughter Effie Pope to Edward Browne Alsop now of Washington DC The wedding is set for March 13 Miss Hill is noted as a handsome young woman with marked musical talent and is linked to Georgia’s prominent families through frequent Athens visits

Petition to dissolve AT&T as unlawful trust

News briefs report a petition presented in Washington DC to dissolve the American Telephone and Telegraph Company as an unlawful trust. Other items note Charles Morse the Ice king regaining health in Atlanta, L B Folsom a prominent Georgia restaurant man dies, and Detroit courts addressing the bath tub trust. Buffalo Standard Oil fined 55000 for Elkins Act violations with 14 counts. maximum possible fine nearly three million dollars.

Washington, D. C American Telephone and Telegraph Company Atlanta L. B. Folsom Georgia South Buffalo N. Y Standard of! Co Hazel U. S. District Court

The Night as God’s Comforting Blanket

A reflective poem describes night as God’s robe of rest spreading over weary people. Darkness unites the humble and the rich, soft wings of sleep folding the world, while hopeful dawn grows in the night’s quiet. Eyes of kindness gaze from windows in the sky, promising a bright morning ahead.

Penge

Holder to run for congress in ninth district race

John N Holder declares candidacy for congress in Georgia ninth district. The move follows discussions about governor and speakership plans. Three way race expected with incumbent T M Bell and Col W A Charter. Carl Vinson also announces bid for speaker. Athens Woman's Club reports new committees and resolutions supporting state club leadership changes. Griffin-Thornton wedding noted. Celeste Parrish contributes article on vocational schools in the South.

Atlanta John N. Holder Congress House of Brown Holder Jos. M. Brown Jackson County T. M. Hell Bell Jackson Col W. A Chartera Gainesville Circui Griffeth-Thornton Rebena Griffeth Thomas BH. Thornton Silk J. N. Nuneally Miss Parish Uncle Remag Celeste Parrish Georgia South

Installation of Kibla Temple officers in Atlanta

Carl Von der Leith travels to Atlanta for a Kibla Temple meeting. KK Ha is to be installed as Grand Emir of Kibla. A call to Atlanta KK votaries invites them to Castle Hall January 24 for officer installation and notes arrangements for February 19 ceremonial details in Athens.

Atlanta Knights of Khorassan Carl von der Leith Kibla D. C Castle Hall Kiser Building Kibla Temple Athens W. T. Winn

Broughton Rejects Atlanta Call After City Meeting

Atlanta, Jan 23. Dr Len G Broughton announced after a large Tabernacle gathering that he cannot remain in the city He declined a $5000 bonus for a year off instead saying he would wire Christ Church London to accept the pastorate tomorrow morning

Atlanta Tabernacle Len G. Broughton Christ Churcd London

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Athens Reader

A fragment from an Athens audience letter praises Dean's Kidney Pills. The writer, J. B. Noland of Athens Ga., details relief from kidney pain and urinary issues after trying the product. An interview on March 10 1971 reiterates the endorsement and claims ongoing symptom relief. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole agents for the United States.

Athens Athen Noland Strong Jone Dean Dogo Price Weekly Foster-Milburnia Buffalo New York Unites Ecru

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Oakland Woods R. T. Daniel Waggard Chattahoochee, Ga H. A. Palmer Clarke County Maudlin-Holliday M. L. Troutman First Methodist Church Angie Mauldry G. W. C. Holliday Stuart Misa Lula Perry Merchant Perry Thomas Street G. F. Nation Staley R. Grubb First Christian Church Legislature Cheney Charles W. Morse Taftle Detroit Bath Tub Trust Ed English J. W. English J. N. Holder Carl Vinson Baldwin Harper Athens Woman's Club Mia A. C. Harper Tallulah Falls Circle H. C. Conway Wes Athens Ora Hart Avery Federation of Clubs Women’s Clubs H. C. White Dan DuPree J. W. Dickson Naylor Draw & Geel J.T. Tribble Drug & Gear Stores F. Turner Rome Drug & Gen's Mustang Julia Lester Columbus Dre Con'l Broughton
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