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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1903

Page

6

Hall for Governor Candidate and Platform Based on Record

The Hon. Joe Hill Hall announced plans to run for Georgia governor, with his platform to be his record in the state legislature. He said he will surely be a candidate, possibly in 1904 or 1906, and expects to face incumbents Gov. Terrell or Gov. Estill or Clark Howell depending on the year. He aims to defy corporations and press ahead. A second item recounts a Oklahoma settler’s cure by Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy after severe illness in 1889, noting a grateful testimony and local sales mention.

Joe Hill Hall Georgia General Assembly People of Hall Iate Terrell the Sentinel Gebo Mont Oklahoma Fortune Jane Chamberlain Pao Lee W. J. Smith

Supreme court bans betting on horse races in Georgia

Georgia Supreme Court, in a Friday decision in Thrower vs State, rules selling pools and betting on live horse races illegal. The ruling impacts the Atlanta Turf Exchange operator, who paid a $500 fine, with a pending legislative bill to permit wagering only on races in progress. Also included are unrelated testimonial notes and a purchase prompt for Bransford’s product.

Supreme Court of Georgia M. ‘Thrower Thrower Atlanta Turf Exchange Supreme Court

Russell to Oppose Fish for Supreme Court Seat

Rumors say Judge R B Russell may seek a Supreme Court seat vacated by Judge W H Fish with Fish running for re election and opposed by Judge B D Evans creating a three way contest if Russell enters the race. Also notes a laxative ad praising Little Early Risers as a safe patent pill.

R. B. Russell T. J. Simmons Supreme Court Russell W. H Fish B. D. Evans Judge Russell

Lucy Cobb Tax Case Decided in Georgia Supreme Court

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled Lucy Cobb Institute not subject to taxation, affecting Emory College Mercer University and other institutions. The decision, from Linton v. Lucy Cobb Institute, clarifies that productive property may be taxable while college buildings used for instruction can be exempt, with tuition income not constituting private profit.

Supreme Court of Georgia Russell Institute Simmons Supreme Court of Goorgia Lucy Cobb Emory College Mercer University Linton Lacy Cobb Institute Clarke Superior Court Lamar, J Legislative Department O. J Mundy

Summer Excursions by Central of Georgia Railway

The Central of Georgia railway offers excursion tickets to eastern cities and resorts via Savannah and steamship lines to Tybee. Includes through sleeping car service, fall particulars, rates and schedules, available at coupon ticket offices or from Athens Georgia agents R L Moss Jr J E Humphrey.

Central of Georgia Railway Savannah Tybee South Atlantic R. l L. Moss, Jr J. E. Humphrey Athens, Ga

Fancy Umbrellas at Cost Sale Ad

Local retailer announces closing out Fancy Umbrellas with prices 1.24 each for 350 units. Items valued at 1.75 and 2.00. Limited stock available, discount framed as closing out at cost.

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