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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1906

Page

2

Freeman Kills Tenant In Georgia Farm Tragedy

J Crawford Freeman of Gelethorpe county shot and killed Charlie Wilson, a farm tenant, Tuesday morning near Winterville after a dispute over rations. Wilson threw rocks, Freeman fired twice. second shot killed Wilson. Freeman surrendered, coroner’s jury fields a justifiable homicide verdict, Freeman released.

Crawford Fleeman Charlie Wilson Fleeman Wilson J. Crawford Freeman Gelethorpe County Winterville Freeman Oglethorpe County Mme Pat

Williams Defends Anti-Trust Enforcement In House Debate

Washington, March 6. Legislation by unanimous consent and suspension of the rules led the House to pass several bills. A resolution questioning criminal prosecutions against Northern Securities surfaced in a speech by Democratic leader Mr. Williams, who urged enforcement of criminal provisions of the anti-trust law to curb violations. He argued prosecutions are needed, not mere injunctions or fines, and noted the difficulty of prosecuting the rich.

Washington House Northern Securities Company Williams Jenkins Wisconsin Grosvenor Ohio United States Congress Willams

Foot W Stirrup Boy Drowned in Ogeechee River

Savannah Georgia March 6 The body of Mose Bailey of Pooler was found Saturday night with a mule in the Ogeechee near Melkim The boy held the reins foot in the stirrup and had been dead several days He was sent into Bryan county sixteen days earlier to fetch the mule A search followed and the inquiry led to the discovery It is believed the boy rode the mule off the bridge in darkness

Savannah Mose Bailey Pooler Ogeechee River Melkim Bryan County

CANNOT CONTROL INSURANCE BY LAW Chicago March 6

Washington dispatch reports the Judiciary Committee of the House believes fire and life insurance are not interstate commerce. They cite Supreme Court rulings and say Congress lacks power to regulate insurance companies. The campaign to pass a regulating bill would likely fail.

Chicago The Tribune Washington Judiciary Committee House Congress Supreme Court of the United States House of Representatives Committee On Judiciary

Bucklen’s Amnic a Salve touted as miracle cure

A reader from Bugles Kentucky declares Devil's Island Torture worse than his past piles and credits Bucklen's Amni ca Salve with a permanent cure in under a box. He says it heals wounds burns and sores like magic and lists local druggists W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons as sellers.

Devil's Island Bucklen Napier Bugles W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons Aruggista

Weather Prophet Smith Predicts February Mildness

Prof Euler B Smith of the State Normal School predicted a mild February with little cold weather and a rough March ahead. He warns of heavy rainfall, especially from the 15th to the 28th, and a cool, possibly severe late March. Gardeners should take heed around March 20 as farmers fear the weather.

Euler B. Smith State Normal School Prof. Smith Athens Hicks

Georgia farmers urged to diversify and cut cotton acreage

President M. L. Johnson of the Georgia division S. A. warns planters as the new cotton crop looms. He urges reducing bear and mill pressure by withholding cotton, diversifying into corn hay and meat, and avoiding larger cotton acreage. He stresses individual action and accountability for better prices and success.

Atlanta M. L. Johnson Georgia Johnson South Bears Southern Cotton Association

Dr King's New Discovery Cited In Local Heath Note

A Backy merchant J W Williams recalls severe lung hemorrhages twenty years ago and credits Dr King s New Discovery with a full recovery since The drug is advertised as a cure for hemorrhages chronic coughs settled colds bronchitis and weak lungs Every bottle is guaranteed by W J Smith and H R Palmer Sons druggists 60 cents and 1 00 Trial bottle offered

Marks J. W. Williams Backy Dr. King W. J. Smith H. R. Palmer Sons

Central of Georgia demands street concessions for new freight terminal

The Central of Georgia Railway seeks council approval on concessions for Thomas and Baldwin streets to build a major freight terminal. The Chamber of Commerce backs the plan, aiming for a better Thomas street grade and closing Baldwin street below Cemetery streets to avoid future business blocks while spurring local investment.

Central of Georgia Railway Co Thomas Baldwin Central Thomas Street Baldwin Street Cemetery Streets Chamber of Commerce Council Athens

Mayor Dorsey's Streets Sentence Sparks Appeal

Warren a farmer from Oconee county pleaded guilty to the offense and was sentenced by Mayor Dorsey to thirteen days on the streets. He appealed to the city council, which will decide Thursday night whether to sustain the mayor or send the case to the Superior court. A prior note from editor J. C. Bayne praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism relief.

Dorsey Walker Warren Oconee County Warren Nkely Brand J. C. Bayne The Herald Addington Indian Territory Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Captain McMahan Returns From Illness To Campaign

Captain J J C McMahan, inactive at home on Hancock avenue for two weeks with grip, was out for a few hours yesterday, cheered by friends. He aims to resume campaigning for Clarke County representative in the next general assembly once he recovers.

J. J. C. McMahan Hancock Avenue Captain McMahan Clarke County

Vernon Maxwell Dieo in Crawford

Vernon Maxwell Dieo in Crawford after a brief illness at his home. He was a popular young man and much mourned by friends. He leaves a young wife whose sympathies are extended. The remains will be interred this morning in Crawford cemetery.

Crawford Vernon Maxwell Walter Maxwell Maxwell Mr. Maxwell Crawford Cemetery

The Approach To The Lower Bridge

The city has nearly completed the approach to the lower bridge over the Oconee. The work was done in the last days and the improvement is marked. The south side approach was unsafe and ugly but now there is a safe attractive walk for pedestrians.

Oconee

Barrett Dies in Augusta Local Business Leader Passed

Col. Thomas J. Barrett died suddenly at his Augusta home yesterday morning after a three day illness. He was among the citys oldest and best known citizens, active in business and tied to several prominent families including his sister Mrs Ann B Phinizy and his daughter Mrs Louis Dugas of Augusta. The Banner Leads on Fine Printing.

Augusta Thomas J6. Barrett Col. Barrett August Ann 8. Phinizy Louis Dugas

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