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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
3
A collection of foreign wash fabrics is presented including silk and liste Mousselaines Satin striped Foulards Mercerized Saltings and other light summer materials suited for wash suits. The line showcases elegant striped and figured fabrics with notable beauty in every yard.
In Valdosta Georgia the city council elected a new fire chief, Preston Brooks, replacing ex Chief Varnadoe. Most of the old force quit rather than serve under Brooks, with new men immediately installed to fill the vacancies.
Henry Croll traveling salesman advised a bottle of Chamberlain's Collee Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for his bowel trouble in Suffolk Virginia. The remedy cured him quickly and he recommends it for travelers before journeys. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J Smith & Bro.
Herbert W. Choate of Athens will resign on June 1 to join the J. K. Orr Shoe Company in Atlanta as credit man and secretary. He has risen from bookkeeper to credit manager and secretary treasurer of Michael Bros. and is regarded as a leading young businessman in Athens. His friends extend best wishes as he moves to a strong southern firm led by J. K. Orr, formerly head of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
The Savannah Press editor taunts Secretary Shaw after citing a per capita wealth figure of 31.73 dollars for the United States. The exchange highlights economic data and press scrutiny of government figures.
The state versus C. Daw son Burnett for the murder of W. H. Daniel was not called in Gwinnett Superior Court last week due to Judge Brand's disqualification. Burnett remains at liberty on bond while Judge Brand seeks a successor and plans a special term to try the case.
Dr J B Matthews a Greensboro physician was found guilty of second degree murder after a 14 hour deliberation. Judge Freeman sentenced him to 20 years in the penitentiary with an appeal planned. The defense urged insanity amid testimony of motive and alleged prior poisoning while the prosecution cited a prior suicide attempt and threats.
Oconee County men including C. D. Cook and R. F. Miller are named for the legislature with a hot contest expected. The next senator is anticipated from Rockdale County. Other candidates mentioned for the House include A. W. Meaders G. Lowe M. L. Branch and Robert Ashford.
Mell and Alex Adkins of Oglethorpe county, jailed two weeks for ambush shooting of Benjamin Aiken Feb 4, were freed on $1,000 bonds each. They were served peace warrants by B. H. Aiken, with additional $250 bonds required and posted.
Iniquity New York March 10 reports district attorney representatives raided a West 30th street flat as a preliminary step in a campaign against a band of Negro men accused of abduction assault and keeping resort houses. Berthe Clatteha’s trial provided background as police say white women are coerced into these places. A 15 year old girl testified as the indictment against Robert H Spriggs charges abduction assault and keeping resort houses. The raid followed grand jury action and arrests of Spriggs two Negro women a white woman and a Negro man. Assistant district attorney Garvan predicts further sweeps.
Do Not Neglect a Bad Cold. Never allow a cold to take Its course. Cham berlain's Cough Remedy will promptly cure your cold and counteract any tendency toward pneumonia. For sale by H. R. Primer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
Mr George Foster Peabody of New York, noted university benefactor, escaped serious injury in a Saratoga wreck on the Montreal express. The collision with an unloading train left two dead and several injured. Peabody was jolted but quickly recovered after time with Spencer Trask.
John E Harles of Philadelphia lands in Boston aboard the Theatine recounting four thousand men held to work on a Florida railroad under armed guards. He claims pay far below promised and underfeeding with officials aiding contractors to keep workers in state.
The text notes Arizona and New Mexico will have a chance to vote on the question of separate statehood, signaling a potential triumph for the people.
A warrant was issued in Norwalk Ohio for Harry J. Reynolds a Cleveland iron ore executive on bigamy charges. He allegedly married Mae Smith 21 in Norwalk then took a trip to Buffalo while his first wife and children remained in Cleveland. Reynolds reportedly showed a cemetery tombstone bearing Mrs J H Reynolds to convince Mae he was widowed. He allegedly married Isabelle Kenzie in 1902 while wife one lived.
A merchant J W Williams of Backy recounts severe lung hemorrhages before using Dr King’s New Discovery, which he credits with curing him. The ad promotes the product as a cure for hemorrhages chronic coughs settled colds bronchitis and weak lungs with a guaranteed bottle and trial offer.
Washington reports the Senate passed a joint statehood bill admitting a new state named Oklahoma from the Oklahoma territory and an Arizona and New Mexico portion was struck out. The strikeout was approved 42 to 35 after earlier close votes and intense debate. The Foraker amendment allowing separate votes for Arizona and New Mexico passed 42 to 29.
The text argues the moon has an atmosphere enabling some life forms while denying human habitation. It shifts to advertising Electric Bitters as a universal tonic claimed to cure numerous ailments from head ache to female weakness, priced at 60 cents and guaranteed by local druggists.
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