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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
6
A week of remarkable colored wash fabrics sale boosted by fresh summer goods still in stock. Thousands of yards were snapped up by enthusiastic buyers, leaving about 2.50 yards of dimities batistes organ dies and lawns ready for inspection.
William Brasch of Rochester New York confessed to police that he murdered his wife by throwing her into the Erie Canal near Rochester. He said his motive was love for Mary Gilmore, a widow with whom he eloped. The couple and Brasch’s 3-year-old daughter were found at a rooming house and will be sent back to Rochester.
Mr M F Burroughs, a longtime Bluffton resident, hails Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best for bowel trouble after years of use in his family. Sold by ER Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Br.
Rev J J Bennett pastor of First Baptist Griffin and former Jackson Hill pastor Atlanta will send a letter to Dr N B Drewry Griffin president accepting the post of corresponding secretary and treasurer of the board. He was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy caused by Dr S Y Jameson’s resignation as president of Mercer University. Bennett will move to Atlanta in July and may preach in Griffin until a successor is called. He is staying with Mrs Fannie H Coners in Atlanta.
Clark and Hoke drew the largest crowd in Rome theater history yesterday, attracting a packed audience and filling seats beyond expected capacity. Local officials reported strong turnout and lingering excitement over the notable event at the venue.
Yardage listings show various White Dress Linens and linens at steep discounts. Prices move from 4% value to 49 cents a yard depending on width and quality. Stored quantities include 86 inch linen and 40 inch sheer lingerie suiting with corresponding markdowns.
James M. Smith the farmers' candidate for governor spoke at Watson Springs Greene County in a two hour address. Col J P Brown of Greensboro introduced him and the audience cheered. supporters from Morgan Oconee Oglethorpe and Clarke counties attended. many voters pledged support and ladies were present in large numbers.
A New York Times summary notes ancient Chinese red therapies for smallpox and cites a London Chronicle tale of Rougler, a con man who sold cures made largely of cigar ash, attracting many female clients before his scams were uncovered.
Prominent athletes nationwide find that a hot bath before bed opens the pores and is followed by vigorous rubbing with Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The method quickly relieves stiffness and soreness and keeps muscles in good condition. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
Readable catalog row detailing discounts on Ladies Ready-to-Wear Suits Skirts and Shirt Waists White Shirt Waists in various designs trimmed with lace embroidery full or half sleeves sizes priced for tomorrow at 8c selection. Including White Silk Shirt Waists embroidered fronts sale prices from 2.98 to 4.25 and 25 percent off last line includes Baby Caps Ladies Tailored Hats and Models from own work room.
In Valdosta Georgia on June 23 W D Smith aged 82 returned home after more than sixty years away. He left before the Civil War and lived in the West since, returning to Amory Mississippi for a few weeks. A separate Savannah court row involved juror K D Desverney and a color seating dispute with eleven white jurors at separate tables. The judge ruled the juror could sit with the others and a verdict of 15000 dollars was returned for the plaintiff in the personal injury suit against Savannah Electric Co.
A six year old girl named Carrie Lowii was picked up on the Macon riverfront and sent to Ordinary Wiley. She described a life directed by herself with no parents, claiming her mother was dead and she had lived with Black people. Wiley sent her to Hepzi hah home, where she has been placed in a nstitution to be properly cared for.
A customer testimonial from Chas Oswald of Rennesselacraville New York claims Bucklen s Arnica Salve cured Seth Burch of a severe neck sore. The product is advertised as antiseptic and blood poisoning prevention with cures for cuts wounds burns and sores priced 25 cents at local drug stores W J Smith Bro and H R Palmer Sons.
Georgia watermelons head to market as Thomas County ships two car loads. Cars loaded at Hardy Singletary Pine Park average 135 pounds each. Singletary has sold three cars totaling 340 dollars. A fourth car due soon as melon season nears opening with buyers already on site including W. S. Krammerer B O Bailey and Albert Merced.
Chicago, June 23. Richard Ivens was hanged here today for the murder of Mrs. Bessie Hollister. The crime occurred Jan 12 and involved brutal strangulation with a copper wire. Ivens confessed and later recanted, claiming hypnotic pressure. trial and appeals failed. The execution proceeded with the condemned man collapsing near the end as prayers failed to rise above his tremulous lips. The case drew intense public indignation.
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