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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1905

Page

2

Warnings of Death Seen in Dreams Across Several Cases

A compiled account describes dream warnings predicting death for individuals in Britain and beyond. Cases include Henry Gay who died exactly four years after a vivid cornfield vision and Lady Tweedmouth who forewarned her farewell in London. Additional reports cite Boxing Day deaths and other near death predictions aligned with final farewells and premonitions.

Henry Gay Abertillery Monmouthshire Gay Rev D. Collier Lady Tweedmouth Lord Rosebery Roserbery

Remodeling of Pres Vhyterian Church to Start Soon

Plans revised for church remodeling call for Corinthian columns only on the front. The Sunday school room remains in the basement, which will be remodeled into a model space. Work to begin soon as funds are secured for completion.

Pardon petition cites chained confession to free Harris

Governor Heyward receives a full pardon petition for John Harris, sentenced to life for the murder of Alfred Singletary. An affidavit by George W. Arms claims Harris confessed after Arms rattled chains near his cell and staged the ghostly scene. A later alibi by J. M. Brown disputes timing, prompting a formal investigation.

Columbia U S. C Heyward John Harris Williamsburg Ufe Alfred Singletary George W. Arms Harris Singletary Adams Harrison J. M. Brown Wilson

Jordan Cotton Report Underway After Session Begins

New Orleans May 30 State presidents and officers of the Southern Cotton association opened an executive session with President Harvie Jordan presiding They will complete the acreage reduction compilation and release it to the public before adjourning Jordan could not say when the report would be ready but said the association was achieving its initial aim.

New Orleans The Southern Cotton Association Harvie Jordan Jordan

A Coincidence At A Funeral In Americus

Americus May 10 a strange coin cidence marked Col H Hawkins funeral as taps sounded the sea board engine whistled like a requiem. The engine was among those Hawkins had purchased for the railway years earlier.

Americus Col H. Hawkins Seaboard Col. Hawkins

Hospital dispute turns heated with patient death

A heated hospital dispute escalated into sharp accusations and a patient died within the facility. The incident, labeled chaotic by witnesses, ended with the doctor allegedly expiring soon after the exchange of harsh words.

Pital Pees

They Never Spoke for Twenty Years Divorce Granted

Lawrenceburg Indiana May 80 Mrs Julia A Grubbs 70 won a divorce from Hamilton A Grubbs 75 with Judge George B Downey awarding 2000 alimony. After a quarrel 20 years ago he abandoned her they lived apart yet in the same house never speaking to each other while children served meals.

Lawrenceburg Ind Julia A. Grubbs Hamilton A. Grubbs Mr. Grubbs Mrs. Grubbs Kansas Grubbs

Cotton acreage to drop about one fifth in state report

National crop bulletin for Teorghs week ending May 29 notes cotton planted area will fall about 20 percent due to rain and labor shortages. Grain and corn show good growth while peaches from the south are shipped with fair to good yields and excellent quality. Wheat rust harms outlook but overall crop prospects remain favorable. gardens and minor crops report positive conditions.

National Department of Agriculture Teorghs

Athens City Baseball League Faces Reform for Summer

Community interest grows as Athens plans a simplified four team league aimed at stronger competition. After last year’s double schedule and free admission crowds, organizers consider four City League clubs including M C A, Grocers and Railroad men, Dry Goods and Clothiers, and a miscellaneous foursome from other businesses. The league may open after University commencement with a planning meeting to finalize reorganization.

Leto Up On Mayor Weaver As Durham Signals Approach

Philadelphia report notes Israel Durham of the organization indicating he will not oppose Col. Shilden Acker’s confirmation as director of public works if his allies’ names reach the council. Durham’s move suggests a temporary withdrawal of opposition to the mayor. Also mentions Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with a testimonial from D L Gregory of Hope Texas.

Philadelphia Israel Durham Frinds Shilden A. Lincoln Acker Durham

Mercer University President Postponed Nomination

Savannah Ga May 30 The refusal of Dr W W Landrum of Atlanta to accept the Mercer University presidency leaves trustees at sea A board meeting is planned in Macon next Monday to survey the situation Dr Landrum has advised Rev John D Jordan in Savannah that he cannot consider the appointment

Savannah W. W. Landrum Atlanta Mercer University Board of Trustees Macon Landrum John D. Jordan Savanah

Dying of Famine and Consumption Described with Cure Claim

A fragment cites William Myers of Cearfoss Maryland describing consumption as a long torture and claiming Dr King s New Discovery cured him after other medicines failed. The ad promotes relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and pneumonia with bottles priced 80 cents and one dollar and a free trial bottle offered with local druggists Palmer and Son W J Smith Bro.

Wm. Myers Cearfoss H. KR Palmer & Sone W. J. Smith & Bro’e Tria

Roosevelt to See Georgia Birthplace as Grandson Receives Slave Receipts

Avanta Georgia May 20. President Roosevelt is to visit Georgia to view his mother's birthplace and meet Georgians. Colonel George H. Jones of Cobb county will present two ancient receipts showing the sale of four enslaved people by Martha Bullock to defray her daughter's trousseau for Martha Bullock's marriage to Theodore Roosevelt. The documents dated 1853 1854 detail payments and health and title warranties for the enslaved Brister Sylvia and their grandchildren Albert and Sylvia. The Bullocks were wealthy before the war and visited New York. the arrangement supported Roosevelt's family wedding with Roosevelt, father of the President.

Goodeby Scotland Kent Gloucestershire Legare St. Eustache Quebec Mme. Legare Prof. Palmer Standard Office Bryan Curtis The Globe Palmer Mr. Curtis Wanchope South Africa Lord Winchester Childe Stopford John Humer Loe Avanta Roosevelt Georgia Clay George H. Jones Cobb County Martha Bullock Theodore Roosevelt New York John F. Martin Bess John Roswell Colonel Jones Martha Hame Maritha Bullock Bullock Plantation Bullock

Cuban Diarrhoea Remedy Cited By Mrs Minnie Jacobs

Mrs Minnie Jacobs of Houston Texas testifies that Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her husband of Cuban diarrhoea brought home from Cuba after doctors failed. One bottle proved effective, neighbors praise the medicine. For sale by Palmer Bons and Emich Bros. Fine Printing The Benner Leads.

U. 8 Baldtera Minnie Jacobs Houston Texas Chamberlain Cube H.ff, Palmer

New Buildings Funded for State Normal School

The State Normal School will begin construction of three new buildings a science hall a dining hall and dormitory and a model kitchen each with its own heating plant. The legislature allotted twenty five thousand dollars with private gifts totaling twenty thousand more and five thousand raised by subscription led by President Branson Athens contributed over one thousand. Bids will be sought promptly and contracts signed to start work. opening in September is unlikely.

State Normal School R. E. Davison Greene Board of Trustees Haralson Bleckley Atlanta James M. Smith George Foster Peabody Branson Athens

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets Sold Locally

Mr J W Turner of Truhart Virginia reports Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets have done more good than any doctor. The ad claims the medicine cures stomach troubles biliousness and constipation and notes it is sold by H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith Brothers.

Chamberlain I R. Falmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro J. W. Turner Truhart H.R. Palmer & Sons

State Sunday School Institute Opens in West Point Ga

The State Sunday School institute under the Methodist banner meets at First Baptist church due to rebuilt Methodist losses. Dr and Mrs Hamill of international fame speak on topics including The Superintendent's Problem and Sunday School by Missionary Force. Sessions feature talks on The Child We Teach and Primary Programs amid active discussions by superintendents and teachers.

West Point State Sunday School Institute Methodist Church First Baptist Church A. J. Kiser

Notable Women Spies in 19th Century Russia

A TiT Bits tale recounts Vera Sassulitch aiding General Trepoff, her faked assassination charge, and later spying for the czar. Emma Bellomo, the Countess della Torre, rises as chief spy, duping a close attendant with forged papers, exposing a Rome Paris plot, and earning Siberia exile for a conspirator.

Vera Sassulitch Trepoff St. Petersburg Vera Sassullich Emma Bellomo Countess Della Torre Rome Paris Siberia

Just What Everyone Should Do

Irwinville resident J T Barber keeps Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ready for sudden attacks. He praises it as one of the best medicines he has used for colic and diarrhoea and keeps a bottle in his room. Sold by H K Palmer and W J Seolth & Bre.

J. T. Barber Irwinville Barber H. K. Palmer

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Earl Presbyterian Church Pia Indiana Gang Leto Mayor Weaver Bucklen O. K D. L. Gregory Hope Tex H. R. Palmler & Sons Trouseau Benner Castoria
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