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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1901

Page

6

Branson Elected President Of State Normal School

Prof E C Branson chosen as president at yesterday’s State Normal School commission meeting in this city. He will assume duties immediately and manage dormitories and school operations. Commission expands Art Education and Manual Training under Prof F J Orr with a special appropriation and plans sewerage work with city officials to connect Cobb street facilities. Also notes interior plumbing and sewer line discussions with city council.

State Normal School Commission E. ©. Branson State Normal School Lawton B Evans Augusta Glenn Chancellor Hill Bond R. J. Guinn Bradwell E C Branson Branson South Georgin F. J. Orr Ihs Orr Chicago Normal School Barnett Cobb Street Cobb Street To the Atreat T. P. Vincent Bobbin Mill

Mob Pleads Tolbert Harming Plan to Ship Man in Crate

In Corvinia, McCormick mob members reveal intent to force Tolbert from town by kidnapping and shipping him in a crate to relatives in Anderson. Four citizens face warrants. Tolbert vows to leave or renounce citizenship if harmed.

McCormick Tolbert Corvinia James W. Tolbert Anderson Tol- Ho Wan Martin Tolsonan Ib Bet Tip Greenwood

Negro woman shot and killed in James home

Coroner’s inquest reveals the fatal shooting of Maggie James at her home. Three local men, recently from the countryside, claim accidental discharge though bullet path suggests otherwise. Neighbors heard quarrelling before the shot. husband Lonnie James and two women present. The three men are jailed on murder charges pending further proof.

James G. H. Hulme Rogers Maggie James Lonnie James Lizzie Chester Lizzie Howard

Awful Rodent Ordeal Of William Moore In West Athens

William Moore, a Black laborer in West Athens, slept as a mouse crawled into his mouth. The rodent scrambled through his throat to a improvised stomach tour, chewed meat, and splashed a sickening liquid, prompting Moore to vomit and expel the intruder in a frantic escape back home.

Moore Asa Lan Ned

Charleston Opium Dens Targeted by City Council

Charleston officials move to crush opium dens as the city council passes a bill to prohibit sale of opium cocaine and related drugs except by prescription. Dens are said to rake in large profits and draw victims from various social circles.

Charleston Riley

Congress Adjourns Amid Exposition Debates and Allocations

In a final day rush, both houses adjourned at noon after clearing needed legislation for presidential signature. Senate receded on sundry civil bill items including 5 million for St Louis, 500000 for Buffalo, 250000 for Charleston, ending the threat of an extra session. House actions centered on appropriation debates and defeating a Porto Rico visit subcommittee proposal. The president signed most appropriation bills though river and harbor remained unsigned after conference.

Wastinatos Congress Senate St. Louis Buffalo Charleston 8. C Snator Allison St. Louia Exposition House Insular Affairs Committee Porto Rico Cuba Philippines Wasninctos

Attempts to Wreck Fast Train Near Ridgeway

Two attempts were made to wreck the north bound Florida New York fast mail near Ridgeway Saturday night. The first used an iron rail across the track, the engine halted at the obstruction. Two miles later a large rock was hurled but only knocked off the pilot. Supposedly the acts were for robbery and planned by several men with a second plan if the first failed.

Conrumma 3. C Florida New York Ridgeway

Kidney health claim from old advertisement text

Public notice style ad claims kidneys process all blood every three minutes and that kidney trouble causes heart and rheumatic symptoms. Promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal cure with sample offer and mail order details from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.

Mall Tome Kilmer & Co Binghamton N.Y

Head on Collision Kills Four on Southern Railway

Knoxvillx March 3 A disastrous freight wreck occurred fourteen miles west of Lenoir City on the Southern Railway. Two through freights collided head on at high speed. Four trainmen were killed three fatally wounded and several seriously injured. Names of dead and injured listed with crews from Knoxville and Cleveland Tennessee. Cause linked to mixed orders and a missed second order at Lenoi ty Loudon. Passengers delayed until afternoon. Woman to be Tried for Murder Dentonville Alabama March 4 Circuit court session notes murder case of Mrs Lillie Gardner for killing Mrs Mamie Caddell set for March 11.

Knoxvillx Southern Railway Lenoir City Loudon Lenoiity Dentonville Ala Lillie Gardner Mamie Caddell

Wash Dress Goods Exhibition Opens Here Tomorrow

The city will greet a vast display of dress fabrics under one roof as fashion experts present an expansive expo of styles. The show features Dimities, Batistes, Cotton Foulards, Latin Dimity Rage, Corded Gingham, Madras, Mercerized Chambrays, Leno DeSol, Embroidered Swiss, French-Printed Plumetis and more, promising an unparalleled range of textiles.

Madras

Silk and Linen Fabrics Wildly Varied in Styles

White Goods, Handsome assortment of India, Persian, and French Lawns, French Nainsook, Dainty Dimities in Pin Cord Check and Lace Stripe Effect, Nainsooks, Mulls, English Long Cloths, Cambrics, Etc.

Spring Dress Goods Display Attracts Attention

Spring dress goods arrive in masses across regions with the best selection yet. A grand collection of new weaves shades and patterns proves highly popular. An inspection of the goods will enthuse you. Come and see.

New Silk Fabrics Draw Demand for Fashionable Apparel

Boring Silks Fou'ards and Taffettas are in demand as fashion names the coming season. A great line features Printed Youlards Liberty Satins Silk Crepe DeChine and Pain and Fancy Taffettas with a full assortment of the latest Silk Fabrics in stock.

Black Silks Value Showcase This Week

This week we feature extra good values in Black Satin Duchess Peau De Soie Tafetta China and all the new weaves in Black Silks highlighting quality fabrics and freshwater selection.

China

Extreme Novelties in Match Sets with Graduating Bands

A compact report notes unusual pairings in a match set where graduating bands join in ahead of a larger event. The article highlights surprising combinations, planning steps, and expected impacts on the competition.

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Professor Branson S. D. Bradwell Castoria Lilet Clarke County Sule Agata Fronence Marcel Wass Will Jackson Douglass United Sates Freve Iman Paris Amy Morehand Walker Walker Frankfort Malcour Moncric#fe Georgiana Dailey Moncrieffe Mordaunt Marchioness Bath San Francisco C. M. Sterrey Santa Fe Albuquerque Valley Railroad Southern California Railroad Santa Fe-Pacific Russia St. Petenspcka William Moore Athens Fate Purina Feed Heeps St.Louis, Mo Edward Ottawa House of Commons Costigan Edward VII Francisco Meade Manila Philippine Carl 0. Rucker Third Cavalry H. B. Freeman J. T. Plunket Avousta Central Presbyterian Church of Michael Bros BT. Louis Charleston Geta South Carolina Wasuixatoy Philip ©. Hichborn Bureau of Construction and Repair H. G. Colby Pay Corps Senior City Tenn O. I. Madden J. M. Stephenson Joseph Coplin W. L. Cash L. M. Nance J. M. Snyder Thomas Colbert J. M. Dean P. L. Williams Peter Hurley John Stars Knoxville Hurley Cleveland, Tenn Colbert Uuse Ment France England Ireland Switzerland Japan
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