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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1906
Page
5
An advertisement touts a tonic for deafness and catarrh claiming it cures by cleansing poisons and restoring hearing. It promises pleasant, safe ingredients, stomach-friendly formula, and a money-back guarantee if not effective. Replies requested by mailing a sealed letter to obtain the balm.
The article notes strong Clarke county backing for Col. James M. Smith as Georgia governor. Citizens praise his high campaign tone, foreswear personal attacks, and pledge to vote for him in the upcoming primary, highlighting endorsements from local farmers and business leaders.
The funeral for 74 year old Mr. C B Veronee was held Sunday afternoon in Elberton with many friends present. He died suddenly Saturday at about four oclock and is survived by a widow and four children Will Veronee of Royston Mrs Deupree and Mrs Mathews of Elberton and Mrs T M Brooks of Atlanta. The service featured Rev Bigham and the Odd Fellows with Athens delegates C T Young A B Harper J D Watson and H L Gure vold attending.
An autopsy on Jules Ebrenz, who died in a charity hospital with symptoms like yellow fever, found the death was not due to yellow fever. Doctors from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama diagnosed cirrhosis of the liver with jaundice and acute nephritis.
Cary Maine postmistress Mrs Alexander reports Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best remedy she has tried for keeping the stomach liver and bowels in perfect order. Guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons druggists.
The city council passed an ordinance allowing the Central of Georgia Railway to grade down Thom as street from Mitchell to Baldwin and widen track space over Baldwin by trestle or subway. The street remains open and Belgium blocks will pave Thomas street. Work begins on freight yards and extended track facilities per recent plans.
Supt E A Pound of Waycross Georgia has accepted an invitation to deliver the annual commencement address at the State Normal School. He is regarded as a leading educator and promising lecturer. The address will be on Monday May 28 morning, during the graduating exercises.
Rayville La March 19 Mrs Bettie E White 38 was convicted of manslaughter for poisoning her husband with strychnine to gain freedom from marriage to a younger man Judge W J Gray sentenced her to fifteen years in the penitentiary The sensational testimony came from Mrs Mary Bassett elder daughter of Mrs White
In Fitzgerald on March 19 a slate chemist reported strychnine in the stomach of Mrs. Rea son Handley, suggesting poisoning as the cause of death. Her widower Reason Handley is jailed in Irwinville on murder charges and to be tried at the next superior court term. Also includes an advertisement for Ely's Cream Balm claiming relief from nasal issues.
The Atlanta Journal reports unofficial but authoritative word that Justice Andrew J. Cobb of the supreme court is the trustees’ near-unanimous choice to become chancellor of the University of Georgia after Chancellor Walter B. Hill’s death. A May or June election by trustees is expected. Cobb’s acceptance remains uncertain. Other named candidates include Enoch Callaway Sam B. Adams N. E. Harris H. S. Bradley and Dr. W. W. Landrum, but Cobb is favored if he will accept.
Trustees of the University of Georgia arrange a memorial in the chapel to honor late Chancellor Walter B Hill. Hon N E Harris leads the committee and invites distinguished Georgians including Gov Joseph M Terrell and presidents J E Dickey and Charles Lee Smith. A memorial program and possible tributes are planned with a follow up session to choose a new chancellor.
Manager Conway announced the city has switched all phones from magneto to battery, about six hundred lines. The work, smoother than expected, continues with a large crew aiming to complete installation and reach a two thousand line capacity, signaling a modern Athens Exchange switchboard.
Willie Gordon, the man condemned by Judge Brand in Gwinnett court, was represented by Col. Mark Irwin of Winder and Judge Green of Lawrenceville. The lawyers ensured he had full opportunity to present a defense and seek life in accordance with the law.
An advertisement fragment extols Moon life with claimed atmosphere and nonhuman habitability while promoting Electric Bitters as a cure-all tonic. It lists ailments like headache biliousness malaria chills fever jaundice dyspepsia dizziness and general debility. The product is guaranteed by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons at 50 cents.
State Agent J. H. Stewart and Prof. J. M. Johnson of the University of Georgia report daily letters from across Georgia praising the corn and cotton contest. The program targets young children, with county school officials and local governments promoting it. Many counties offer prizes, and county winners advance to the state fair for substantial money awards. The University has distributed thousands of bulletins and many inquiries arrive seeking materials to participate.
Washington bill by Representative Small would use 3 million dollars from land sale proceeds to fund a comprehensive drainage system for the Dismal Swamp, part in Virginia and part in North Carolina. Under secretary of agriculture supervision, costs over ten years would be charged to benefiting lands. advocates cite Lake Drummond and vast fertile acres as justification.
Hon. 8 J Tribble of Troop Artillery camp appoints sponsor Miss Julia Brand and delegates Hugh Rowe Carlton Jester James W Morton Thos W Reed Edgworth Lampkin Morton Hodgson Tom Puryear Roy Strickland for the United Sons of Confederate Veterans reunion in New Orleans on April 25 26 and 27 with Ga Division headquarters at the New St Charles Hotel. New Orleans plans lavish entertainments for the guests.
Washington March 19 the Grosvenor amendment to abolish the grade of lieutenant general in the army was adopted 138 to 101 after adjournment of the house. The bill was then passed without opposition permitting promotion of General Corbin and MacArthur before the grade is abolished.
Mrs M G Coleman of 126 Auburn Ave Atlanta Ga writes Doans Kidney Pills cured her long standing backache and gave lasting relief after other remedies failed The Athens firm H R Palmer Sons urges customers to inquire at their store Doans Kidney Pills priced 60 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doans and take no other
In Macon Georgia on March 19 a white man wearing a derby hat and long coat forced his way into two residences demanding food and a bed for the night. Despite staying about 11 minutes in each home, he escaped arrest and is being actively searched for by police. The day’s second item notes The Savannah Press questioning Cornelius Biss telle Jerome about funding for McKinley and Roosevelt, implying a larger insurance probe.
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