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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1907

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Peruna Endorsed by Local Official in Health Note

Herman Reese, leader in Salina town schools administration and Overseer of the Poor, urges Peruna as an effective remedy for respiratory illnesses. He cites many cases where it helped when other medicines failed and suggests readers obtain it via the Peruna Drug Mfg. Co in Columbus, Ohio, with prices for one bottle or six bottles and a free Almanac.

Herman Reese New Butternut St Syracuse N. Y Webster Graded Schools Eix Peruna Drug Mfg. Co Columbus Ohio Express

W. T. Jackson Dies in Montgomery

William T. Jackson aged thirty six died yesterday morning at a Montgomery hospital after a brief illness. He was a son of B F Jackson of Gillaville Georgia and brother of B C Jackson of Ideas Hardware Co. His remains will be taken to Gillville for interment with the funeral planned there tomorrow. He had many friends in this city who deeply regret the news.

Montgomery William T. Jackson Jackson B. F. 1. Jackson Gillaville B.C. Jackson The Ideas Hardware Co M. Webb Gillsville

Measles in Jail Threatens Trouble

Measles outbreaks threaten the jail as Kendall Lilly a white boy held for state reformatory readiness has the disease and seven others are exposed. Sheriff Wier notes more cases may appear before the illness runs its course and segregation would be unlikely to help. treatment will be provided as cases arise.

Sherif Wier T Hat Kendall Lilly Sherifier

David Kellum Thrown Against the Curbstone

Yesterday morning about 11 o clock David Kellum drove a wagon on Clayton street near Orr Drug. His horse frightened, wagon tipped, Kellum pitched to the pavement and sustained a torn ear, cuts, and bruises. He was treated by Dr Holliday at Athens Gas Company office and survived the shock without believed danger.

David Kellum D. W. McGregor Clayton Street Orr Drug Company Kellum College Avenue Alyna Athens Gas Company A. ©. Holliday

Adjourning of March City Council Session

The adjourned March session of the mayor and council was held at city hall and adjourned until Friday night the 20th. The finance committee will meet Saturday to review tax assessments and set next year’s rate. An election for sanitary inspector failed to produce a result after many ballots, with Mr Center the top vote-getter. Crossing hazards at Central of Georgia and Sea board lines were noted and referred to the railroad committee. A Mayors convention was discussed and a committee to choose a date was appointed, consisting of Mayor Dorsey and Aldermen Snelling Lipseamh and Rowe.

Center Alderman Young Central of Georgia Seaboard O'Farrell Weatherford Tipscomb Snelling Dorsey Lipseamh Rowe

Schedule question to be taken up by Seaboard officials

Athens business leaders press Seaboard Air Line to extend the Athens Elberton accommodation train. Chamber of Commerce committee and Chamber President Michael urged a change. Assistant General Passenger Agent Christian replied the issue would be settled soon and a decision expected shortly. Strong presentation from Athens is viewed as likely to secure the new schedule.

Seaboard Air Lie Trailway Company Elberton Bng Athens Chamber of Commerce Committee Messrs E. H. Dorsey E. J. Hondurant H. J. Rowe Atlanta Christian Pride Seaboard Michael Chamber of Commerce W. E., Christian

Gaines Dies at Bowman Georgia Father of Local Residents

Mr Gaines died at his Bowman home after a brief illness. He leaves Mrs Cedrica Reusse and Miss Mattie Gaines of this city as daughters. Mrs Reusse and Miss Gaines traveled to Bowman upon news of the death. The community extends sympathy in their bereavement amid a real estate assessment report.

Bowman Mr. Gaines Mra Cedrica Reusse Miss Mattie Gaines Deldrich Beusee

Senator Tillman Nearly Causes Fight in Martinsburg

Winchester March 21 United States Senator Tillman of South Carolina near sparked a fracas in Martinsburg West Virginia after applying an epithet to President Roosevelt during a Business Men's Club discussion. The remark provoked sharp resentment among Republican members and a free fight seemed imminent until counsel prevailed.

Winchester Tillman South Carolina Martinsburg W. Va Roosevelt Ln Business Men's Club

First Meeting of Creditors For Edward Glaser Held

The adjourned first meeting of the creditors of Edward Glaser was held yesterday in Referee F L Upson s office. Several attorneys representing creditors attended and examined the bankrupt.

F. L. Upson Edward Glaser

Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Meet in Bainbridge

Athens hosts Grand Lodge of Georgia session with Bainbridge chosen over Gainesville. St Elmo lodge grows to be among state’s largest. reps include J F Hart D P Haselton Herschel Carithers. Grand Lodge meets May third Tuesday, with local group notes and potential future site shifts.

Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias of Georgia Columbus T. al. Nickerson Athens Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias of Georgia T. H. Nickerson Grand Lodge St. Elmo Bainbridge Uniform Bank Stephenson Lodge No. 26 Gainesville North Georgia

Scholarships Taken For Business College In Athens

The Athens campaign reports half of the needed scholarships sold for a new business college. Fifty five of the required scholarships were disposed of, with more than a dozen sold yesterday. The effort aims to establish a telegraphy department and attract hundreds of students, urging quick action before the canvass ends.

Big Business College For Athens College Fere Menirs Byrne Glenn

Rome Trip Sets Stage For Georgia Baseball In Rome

The University base ball team departs for Rome Georgia this afternoon for a game tomorrow against Sullivan's crew. Southpaw star for the Romans will work from the box while Georgia reserves aim to win. Harmon likely to pitch, Stouch tests pitchers, Redfearn praised, Foley hopes to rise after sprained ankle. Augusta game looms on the 27th with Foley ready for duty. KODOL claims quick digestion under the Pure Food and Drugs Law. Orr Drug Co sells it.

Rome Sullivan Georgia Harmon Stouch Redfearn Frank Foley Augusta Orr Drug Co

Cadet Encampment Scheduled at Chattahoochee Park

The University cadets will encamp at Chattahoochee Park near Gainesville for a week starting April 20. Maj J M Kimbrough commands over 250 students in four companies and the military band as the department fields its strongest season yet. The winds of March pose no threat to DeWitts Carbo nized Witch Hazel Salve, praised for healing chapped skin and relieving piles, sold here by Orr Drug Co.

J. M. Kimbrough DeWitt Orr Drug Co

Jury Pay Raises and Odd Fellows Lodge Plans in Georgia

The piece argues for raising jurymen pay from two dollars to twenty dollars per day, demanding fair compensation for jurors amid calls to abolish or reform the jury system. It notes Judge Brewer’s critique and links to broader legal reform. It also outlines the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge activities in Georgia, highlighting Athens as a potential host city and listing forthcoming representative selections.

Brewer United States Supreme Court Yale College Grand Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Athens Georgia Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows Rebekah J. H. Doster B. B. Cowen Augusta Glenn Lodge Dozier Columbus Mesers W. P. Vandereau F. H. Bowden H. L. Garebold N. G. Slaughter C. T. Young Williams Lodge T. M. Forrester J. A. Mealor Order

Found at Last Pill Promises Relief for Constipation

J A Harmon of Sizemore West Virginia praises Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming they never disappoint and relieve torpid and chronic constipation. Available at W J Smith Bros and H R Palmer Son Druggists for 26 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.

J. A. Harmon Sizemore West Va Dr. King W. J. Smith , Bro H. R. Palmer & Son, Druggista

Judge Newman Adjourns April Term Of Courts

J Comer Moore reports Judge Newman issued an order adjourning the regular April term 1907 of the circuit and district courts for the eastern division of the Northern district of Georgia from the fourth Monday in April to the fifth Monday in April 1907. Also notes a local obituary and a wartime era testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung trouble.

J. Comer Moore Newman Georgia

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Herman Roese, AM Aoe Te Heen W. T. Jackson W. R. Jackson City of Sheriff Wier Christian So Bowman, GA Remiurk Wiser Council Tilman Business Chattahoochee Park Grand Lodge Session OF ODD Fellows James H. Dozier Ava Ruppee
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