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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1905

Page

5

Farmers Institutes Announced Across Georgia This Summer

Director Harvie Jordan announced multiple farmers institutes across Georgia with July events in Dublin Montezuma and Blairsville plus June gatherings in Ashburn Hogansville and more. Topics include fertilizer mixing, forage crops, stock raising, corn culture, and country home education with Prof Spillman among speakers.

Georgia Harvie Jordan Ashburn South Georgia Hogansville Spillman Aon Washington, D. C Douglas Dublin Smyrna Camp Ground Rockdale County Lawrenceville Montezuma Commerce Blairsville Butler, Ga Monroe

East Athens to regain carrier mail service

East Athens will receive carrier mail service within days after government officials assured Congressman Howard and Postmaster Fleming. The change will add an extra carrier, possibly mounted, improve delivery, and terminate the rural substation. Local committees and the Chamber of Commerce pressed the issue, and Howard intervened to restore service and enhance it beyond prior levels.

East Athens Washington Howard Flemings East Athens Chamber of Commerce Fleming Dee Offal Department

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsed by Turner

Mr J W Turner of Truhart Va says Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets have done him more good than anything from a doctor. If a physician could compound such a medicine his whole time would be spent on it. For sale by H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith Brothers. Prompt return, payment in the pavement in the range.

J. W. Turner Truhart Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sone W. J. Smith & Bra

Russell judges race for governor vows to stay until last vote counted

Georgia judge Richard B. Russell of the Western circuit announces he will remain in the gubernatorial race until final results are counted. He plans to resign his judgeship this fall and campaign across the state, potentially with joint debates against other nominees. Strickland of Athens is mentioned as a likely successor to his bench.

R. B. Russell Russell Atlanta Atlanta News Strickland Superior Court of Georgia Richard B. Russell Winder Western Circuit Capitol John d. Strickland Athens

Athens Citizen Praises Old Quaker Remedy Doans Kidney Pills

An Athens resident Mrs J W Blackstone testifies that Doans Kidney Pills relieved her long standing kidney and back pain. She notes improved kidney function and restored vitality after using the product bought at H R Palmer Sons drug store. The ad urges readers to remember the brand and price. A garbled line about farmers and directors follows, with unclear details.

Athens J. W. Blackstone Pulaski St Dean H. R. Palmer & Sons Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Georgia Gubernatorial Talk Sparks Debate Across Counties

In Athens and surrounding areas a lively discussion centers on candidates for governor. Most favor Col. Smith, praised for independence, wealth, and a goal to govern for all people. Other names like Howell, Hoke Smith, and Russell are debated with varying support.

Athen Howell Hoke Smith Russell Oglethorpe County Col. Smith Georgia

Negro Sent Out to Kill Marcum in Oklahoma Territory

Muskogee Oklahoma Territory June 12 Friends of Colonel Thomas Marcum say a negro servant Jim Johnson also known as Jason Thompson who attacked Marcum in the stable yard yesterday was allegedly sent by Hargis clan supporters from Breathitt County Kentucky to kill him. Witness Judge Toomer says the assault was unprovoked.

Muskogee I. T Thomas Marcum Jim Johnson Hargis Breathitt County Kentucky Marcum

Man kneels in prayer as train fatally strikes walker

In Stubenville Ohio on June 12 Andy Szach a 32 year old local man was killed on the bridge at Upstill by a Lake Erie and Western Flyer train. He walked the tracks from Dillonville toward Long Run and froze in prayer as the locomotive approached. The engineer blasted brakes and blew the whistle but could not avert the tragedy. The impact was instantaneous and Szach died on the scene as the train halted and crew recovered his remains.

Stubenville Ohio Lake Erie and Western Flyer Andy Szach Szach Dillonville Long Run

Sciatic Rheumatism Cured by Mystic Cure, Richmond Druggist

L Wagner of Richmond Virginia reports a severe bout of sciatic rheumatism lasting nearly two months. He says Mystic Cure for Rheumatism relieved his illness and prevented further prescription reliance. He notes the treatment’s apparent effectiveness and recommends it as a remedy.

L. Wagner Richmond

Broughton Denounces Georgia Laws and Crime Surge

In Atlanta June 12 Dr. Broughton at Baptist Tabernacle blasted Georgia crime as rank and the criminal statute as a farce. He derided lynchings and courts, urged bold legislative amendments, condemned whiskey influence, and warned he is in for revolution if reforms do not come.

Atlanta Samuel Broughto The Baptist Tabernacle Georgia Southland

Proposal to create a new judicial circuit

Rumor holds a bill will be introduced to form a new circuit from the Northern and Western districts. It would include Oglethorpe Madison Elbert Hart Franklin Clarke Oconee and the proposed Stephens County, with Banks Jackson Gwinnett De Kalb Walton in the other portion. Public opinion is split on benefits to Athens and the region.

Oglethorpe Madison Elbert Hart Franklin Clarke Oconee Jackson Athens

Georgia Peach Crop Reduced Ten Half

Atlanta, June 12. State Entomologist R L Smith leaves for West Baden Ind to attend the National Nurserymen Association session. He will report Georgia peach crop this year at about 2 500 cars, down from 6 000 last year due to February freeze. trees described as in good shape.

Atlanta Georgia R. LL Smith West Baden Ind Department of Agriculture State of Georgia National Nurserymen’s Association Smith

Just What Everyone Should Do Mr J T Barber Irwinville Ad

Mr J T Barber of Irwinville Ga says he keeps a bottle of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand for instant use. He praises it as one of the best medicines he ever used after several colic episodes. Sold by H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith & Bro.

J. T. Barber Irwinville H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Sweden Will Not Recognize Norway In Revolution

Stockholm June 12 Premier Ramsey dest in an interview states Sweden will refuse to recognize Norway's revolution and will submit motions to the riksdag aligned with this stance. He believes the riksdag will adopt this view and that no foreign powers will recognize Norway as independent against Sweden's will. The Equitable muddle has cleared up and another sensation is promised.

Stockholm Ramstedt Norway Riksdag Sweden

Syndicate Formed to Bid Great Subway Contracts

New York June 12 The Herald reports a mysterious three man syndicate to bid on rapid transit subway construction. Members named are Peter Weldener F Ryan and B E Burwynd backed by 100 million dollars. Contracts expected to be let early November with secrecy surrounding the planners.

New York Rapid Transit Committee Peter Weldener F. Ryan BE. J. Burwynd The Herald Morton Equitable Life Assurance Society

Advertising Fragments Mention Local Sellers and Remedies

Fragmentary ad notices reference Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for headaches and a wartime sale by H. R. Pamer & Bons and W. J. Smith & Bra. Also a note on fine printing by Barnes Lede.

Chamberlain H. R. Pamer & Bons W. J. Smith & Bra

Jumping Frog Explosion Tragic Park Incident

Seven year old Emil Schroeder suffered cuts and a sore eye after a jumping frog exploded in St Mary's Park Woods. Witness William Hitchcock reported boys used pebbles believed to be dynamite balls to make the frog jump, leading to a blast that knocked Emil down and damaged nearby ground.

Emil Schroeder East One Hundred and Forty-second Street Emil St. Mary's Park Woods Mr. Frog William

Queer tricks of the juggler described by writers

A travel note from Khimlasa recounts a Malay juggler performing illusions with a hollow boat, an empty coconut, and a bamboo spout that spouts water, while onlookers chant monkey skull phrases. Hugh Clifford and Mr Lang are cited for similar tales, including a knife blade that seemingly releases water through sleight of hand.

Khimlasa Hugh Clifford Lang Clifford St. James Gazette

Where Disease Germs Breed No Need to Fear

An old advertisement extols Mi-ona as a stomach health remedy. It claims poor digestion breeds disease germs, causing symptoms from bloating to skin blemishes, and promises quick weight gain and a guaranteed cure for stomach diseases except cancer, backed by H. R Palmer & Boon with refunds.

H. R Palmer &Boon

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Columbia Supp's Co Columbia, S. C Fort Gaines Returia Paver Haqment Tha Rane Hervie Jorday jaMmerehs Tate Gaily Ewa Negro Indian Territory Broughton Laws Northern Westen Equitable Ryan Jumping Frog
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