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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
7
An old advertisement asserts that Iwona Balm can restore hearing in many women, claiming effectiveness for deafness and dyspepsia. The text promotes the product as pleasant and safe to take with directions to use as indicated.
Hl M Fullilove and J T Practor petition to incorporate as Marys Hospital in Clarke County Georgia for the treatment and cure of the sick and instruction of nurses with capital stock of 10000 dollars and power to increase to 50000 dollars. Office in Athens with twenty year charter and renewal, stock paid in at ten percent, to adopt by laws, and rights of real estate bonds and common seal. Filed February 28 1907. Notice to consign unclaimed matter six months will be sold at auction March 30 1907 at Wilsons Auction House Broad Street 10:00 a m.
The town of Ava Missouri fans applause for a mother Mrs H Ruppee whose son recovered from serious lung trouble after using Dr King s New Discovery. She notes the medicine’s improvement and his return to steady work. Local druggists W J Smith and H R Palmer offer 60 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a free trial bottle.
The article notes Clarke county’s first marriage records from 1805 to 1814 kept in the ordinary’s office. It describes the aged, neat entries listing spouses, marriage dates, and officiants like Aquilla Phelps and Allen Thornton with ministers such as Johnson Strong. By 1814 licenses began to be inscribed in full, making the books fuller.
More than a hundred freight cars moved between railroads in Athens yesterday signaling strong local commerce. The Southern received about forty cars from Central, while Seaboard took around seventy five cars from Central, with Georgia and Gainesville Midland interchanges estimated high. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup advertised as fast cough relief by Orr Drug Co.
Police arrested two white men, Seah McGarrity and Leonard Carson, in East Athens around 2 PM on a disorderly conduct charge. Officers seized Hartwell tickets on them and locked them up. Agricultural trustees begin plans for a new agricultural hall.
A Franklin county citizen died Tuesday night on the road to Cornesville after Harley and a companion stopped near a spring. A gallon jug of whiskey was in the buggy and Hailey allegedly drank deeply after a dare. He became unconscious and could not be revived.
The surviving captain of the Athens Light Infantry asks for a reunion of veterans, named Otto Flatau in earlier Athens Ledger records. The bid for the Panama Canal by W Oliver is questioned amid graft claims and railroad opposition, with Roosevelt urged to speak frankly. Miss Celeste Park of Lucy Cobb returns from Greensboro to visit her parents.
The Secretary of State launches a crackdown on unregistered corporations in Clarke county and others, sending urgent letters to county clerks and compiling a list of chartered firms from the prior year. A $50 fine and misdemeanor penalties loom for those who fail to register or pay the occupation tax, with a first list including Athens Gas Co and multiple Athens firms.
The Harris-Parkinson company drew capacity crowds at the Colonial with Monte Cristo praised for its fine cast and splendid specialties. Tonight’s bill features Slaves of the Orient with an entire change of specialties, continuing the strong run and high admission value.
The court house has a complete set of new shuck door mats with bristled centers for dense debris removal. They were bought from an old colored woman for 25 cents each, and the commissioners approved the expense. The local sympathy goes to Misses Sarah and Mary Anne Frierson on the death of their brother, Thomas Frierson, at Butler yesterday. Miss Franela Burnett will attend the Madison dance hosted by Mrs May Thomason on Monday evening.
Former Chief Justice Logan E Bleckley passes after a long life of service in Cobb and northeast Georgia. The esteemed Georgia figure is praised for his intellect integrity and steadfast citizenship, leaving behind a large family and a lasting legacy in state law and public life.
A severe wreck in the Georgia Railroad yards yesterday around 2 30 afternoon damaged two passenger coaches and crippled a switch engine. Authorities blame air brake failure on the switch engine as it pulled about thirty loaded box cars into the rear of a stationary Athens to Union Point passenger train. No passengers were aboard the two front cars, and the switch engine crew escaped injury. Service resumed with minor delays as extra cars replaced damaged cars.
Gwinnett County commissioners propose three new steel bridges. A Gloster span 276 feet long would cost 2300 dollars. A Luxaminl span 36 feet would cost 200 dollars. A J W Boltons near Norcross would cost about 200 dollars.
The handsome new parsonage next to the First Methodist church is rapidly nearing completion. Only exterior work and some interior finishing remain. Pastor Rev. Luke G. Johnson and his family expect to move in by early April.
Mr J H Mapp purchased the Beatty place on Meigs street and will move to the recently bought residence to make it his future home. Also advertised is DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for sick headaches and biliousness sold by Orr Drug Co.
The Georgia Experiment Station director notes fertilizer rates vary by crop and soil. Cotton responds best with balanced applications and safe limits around 600 pounds per acre on upland, while corn on dry uplands should be limited to about 300 pounds per acre.
The Georgia chapter of the D A R offers a sterling silver roving cup for the best essay on Georgia history before the Revolution. The announced subject is The Progress of the Georgia Colony from 1752 to the Revolution. At least five contestants are needed, and essays must be submitted to the contest authorities before May 5.
Miss Della Waton received a delightful surprise party from friends Wednesday evening. After the game, guests enjoyed delicious refreshments to conclude the gathering.
Athens readers report back pain relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. A cabinet maker from Avanta Georgia describes years of backache and kidney trouble, noting quick, lasting improvement within forty eight hours. The ad urges inquiries at H R Palmer & Son Drug Store with price listed at sixty cents, agents Foster Milburn Buffalo NY.
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