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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
3
Our line of Queen Underwear offers gowns chemise corset covers skirts and drawers in various qualities and prices. A visit to this department will repay you. We spotlight new spring Japanese and China mattings in all grades and colors laid free of charge by an expert.
Walter Moshell, a Columbus Iron Works machinist, narrowly survived after a piston head explosion at Griffin plants. Emmett Brooks died from injuries, while Tom Potts was gravely hurt. The blast shattered windows and sent debris through the foreman's office as water in a hollow piston heated into steam.
Nashville reports a remarkable $84,181 contribution by 3,000 students from 600 North American colleges toward a four year budget for the student volunteer movement for foreign missions. Speakers urged physical, mental, and moral preparation for missionaries while outlining challenges on mission lands. Notable figures addressed the gathering including Sir Henry Mortimer Durand and General John W. Foster.
Afflicted with rheumatism J C Bayne editor of the Herald Addington Indian Territory says Pain Balm relieves pain after one application and enables him to attend to business. He calls it the best of liniments and recommends a trial at H R Palmer & Sons W J Smith & Bro locations.
A young man in Sandusky allegedly knelt near a sanctuary rail at St Marys church and stole Mrs Edward Manly’s purse containing about $13 in cash and $1,000 in certificates. Witnesses describe a 19 year old man kneeling briefly by the basket before exiting.
Washington reports President Roosevelt joins King Edward in a gift to Bruton Parish Church at Williamsburg Va The King had given a Bible to Jamestown Exposition Company President Tucker mentions the Bible amid talks on exposition The president offers to provide a lectern for the Bible as a community gift
Mrs J P Johnson passed away at her Center Georgia home Friday morning at five o clock after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband and two children. She was a niece of Mr J E Pittman of this city.
Twenty years ago merchant J W Williams of Backy suffered severe lung hemorrhages and nearly died. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing him, noting it cured hemorrhages and bronchitis. The drug is sold by W J Smith and H R Palmer Sons with 50c, 1.00 prices and a free trial bottle.
A violent tornado struck Meridian Mississippi on March 3 killing between twenty two and thirty people and injuring about one hundred. Property damage is estimated to exceed one and a half million dollars as homes poles and the electric light plant were destroyed leaving the city in darkness. Fire erupted in several areas as rescuers searched rubble for the dead and injured.
Judge Charles H Brand returned from Monroe Georgia where he presided Walton Superior Court for two weeks. Walton residents praised his impartial rulings and stewardship. He heads to Lawrenceville to open Gwinnett Superior Court amid expected ovation, with the state vs C D Burnett murder case in Winder on the docket.
Protracted services planned at Oconee Street Church Athens with Rev W G Crawley leading and Rev Sherman England assisting from Sparta. Former Oconee pastor England returns for a powerful revival as local friends anticipate a strong spiritual event. Also anecdote notes travel health tip for Suffolk resident Henry Croll Jr and Chamberlain's remedy.
New York March 4 Justice Joseph M Deal of the court of special sessions accepted service of papers in a suit to remove him from office. Filed by Jerome J W Osborne and Richard Shepard citizens the suit cites conducting business beyond a justice role and involvement in Town Topics. The Hapgood case in Colliers Weekly led to acquittal. papers returnable March 23 for further action.
Atlanta March 2 State School Commissioner Merritt returns from Louisville where the National Educational Association convention was highly successful. Prof T J Wooster led Georgia delegates securing talks by prominent educators for Athens summer school. Judge Benjamin Lindsey of Denver highlighted juvenile court work and earned praise nationwide.
Gov Terrell approved funding offers from a secret donor to cover remaining pension payments. A $20,000 loan was arranged to supply funds for Newton and other counties. Warrants will be prepared but not presented. funds may be held until legislative appropriation. Pension payments will be issued by check from the pension commissioner once the loan is secured and accounts arranged.
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