Sergeant Becker Freed After Short Six Year Term
Miss Mary Kelly writes to the Banner claiming Sergeant Becker was pardoned after serving only a small portion of his six year sentence for shooting Private James J. Kelly at Camp Haskell while Becker was intoxicated. She thanks those who showed kindness and notes flowers laid on the young man’s casket and a doctor who hosted several soldiers to dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kelly
Banner
Becker
James J. Kelly
Camp Haskell
M. L. Healey
Geo C. Thomas
E. K. Lumpkin
Rosa Vanderlieth
C. B. Durham
Athens
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr. Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, bladder and urinary issues. It claims benefits for rheumatism back pain and overactive urination and offers free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N
Castoria Health Advice And A Daring Substitution
An old publication promotes Castoria for infants as a trusted remedy for pneu monia grippe sore throat coughs and lung troubles. The text warns against substitutes and cites a joke about a liver regulator. It mentions De Witt’s Little Early Risers as a famous remedy the druggist offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witt
Teller names finance as likely 1932 issue
Senator M H Teller of Colorado predicts the next Democratic campaign will center on financial questions. He also says William Jennings Bryan will be the party’s presidential nominee. A medical ad praises One Minute Cough Cure for severe lung and throat troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
M. H. Teller
Colorado
Teller
Bryan
Fruit Crop Declared a Total Loss in Georgia
In Macon Georgia March 23 at a fruit growers meeting consensus held the crop is a total failure. Orchard owners said the crop is gone though some unsubstantiated reports from nonrepresented areas claimed peaches in abundance. No testimony supported those claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Tne
Upe
Florida
Stetson Millions Sought in Boston Estate Battle
Kansas City March 23 Interest in the 2 000 000 estate of the late John Stetson of Boston is revived by a Boston lawyer and a woman detective working for Stetson relatives as Mrs Catharine Shirley claims to be his daughter The case centers on whether Shirley is the former wife of L R Hitchcock and thus a rightful heir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City,Mo
John Stetson
Boston
Catharine Shirley
Shirley
Stetson
Kate Stokes
L. R. Hitchcock
Toronto
Canada
Dayton
Chicago
Kansas City
Bryan Accepts Invitation to Chicago Platform Dinner
Eugene B Brewster announced Col. W J Bryan’s acceptance of an invitation to the Jefferson dinner in Chicago. The telegram dated Nashville Tennessee March 22 states Bryan will attend the Chicago platform Democrats dinner on April 17.
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New York
Eugene B Brewster
Chicago Platform Dinner Committee
Col. W. J. Bryan
Chicago Platform Democracy
Nashville
Tenn
Jefferson
Chicago Platform Temocrats
Bentheim Lecture Highlights Art Teaching For Teachers
Mr. C. E. Bentheim lectured at the Washington Street school studio on Broad Street, offering practical art lessons for teachers. He explained how early Egyptian sculpture evolved from massive forms to clear representation, stressing simple methods, rule testing, and the value of direct studio guidance over written instruction.
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C. E Bentheim
Broad Street
Washington Street
Bond
Bentheim
Karnak
Sesortris
Poeta
Art lecture on classical sculpture and genius in the 19th century
The piece surveys how Greek and Renaissance masters like Phidias and Michelangelo shape moral perception through ideal form. It discusses how true genius stems from observation discipline and taste, not mere inspiration, and notes an after-lecture gesture offering German and French art notes to women students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phidias
Michael Angelo
Bentheim
Mrs Aurelia Rucker Dies After Pneumonia
Mrs Aurelia Rucker, grand-niece of John C Calhoun, died yesterday morning after a brief illness with pneumonia. She leaves no children and will be interred in Abbeville South Carolina after funeral at Emmanuel Episcopal church conducted by Rev Trouty. Pallbearers listed include H H Carlton R I Hampton E C Branson Sylvanus Morris C B Griffith C A Scudder Richmond Daniel and D P Haselton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia C. Rucker
A. H. O'Farrell
Milledge Avenue
Mozley’s Lemon Elixir marketed for numerous ailments
Dr Mozley s Lemon Elixir a lemon based tonic promoted for biliousness constipation appendicitis indigestion headaches sleeplessness nervousness fever chills debility kidney diseases and female regulation with public testimonials from L J Alldred doorkeeper at the Georgia State Capitol and Mrs S A Gretham of Salem N C praising relief and restoration after use available in 60c and 1.00 bottles from druggists prepared by Dr H Morley Atlanta Ga.
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Mozley
H. Morley
Atlanta
Capitol
L. J. Alldred
State Senate
State Capitol
Morley
Mozley Lenon Hot Drops and One Minute Cough Cure Ad
An 19th century advertisement touts Mozley Lenon Hot Drops claiming to cure coughs colds hoarseness sore throat bronchitis and throat and lung diseases. It also promotes One Minute Cough Cure for throat irritation weak lungs chest pain and croup with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve listed as reliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Mozley
Atlante
Notice to subscribers and agents for Athens Banner
Messrs J M Mabry and W A England are traveling agents for The Athens Banner and authorized to collect subscriptions and handle general duties. H J Rowe, Lessee. Also promoting DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for frost bites burns sores eczema and piles with a caution about counterfeit imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Mabry
W. A. England
Athens Banner
H. J. Rowe
DeWitt
Canadian Plains of Abraham to be turned into a suburb
The plains of Abraham in Quebec have been surveyed for housing with nine streets mapped. Canada has paid a nominal $100 rental to preserve the battlefield, but within two years a new plan may convert the area into a densely settled suburb, drawing strong opposition from historical associations.
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Quebec
Canada
Peruvian Ex-President Generates Chilean Alarm
General Cacerts, former president of Peru, has arrived at Arica Chile and threatens to overthrow the Peruvian government at the first opportunity. Bolivian President Alonzo has dispatched troops from Ozuro to suppress a revolt among Indians extending from Cavana to Desaguadero.
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Valparaiso
Chili
Cacerts
Peru
Arica
Senor Alonzo
Bolivia
Ozuro
Cavanna
Desaguadero
Petition for Charter Webb & Crawford Company
Petition in Clarke County Georgia seeking incorporation for twenty years with renewal option for Webb Webb and others as founders. It details the business as retail and wholesale groceries farm supplies and general merchandise, capital stock of 55000 dollars, transfer rules, and governance including president treasurer and five directors. It requests court approval of the charter with filing and clerk confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgi
Clarke
Superior Court
J. N. Webb
M. L. Henley
B. H. Youngkin
T. A. Pitner
T. J. Hancock
Webb & Crawford Company
Athens
Clarke County
Srney
Howard
J. K. Kenney
Carke Vo
Claupe
J.E
Work on Clarke County Court House Vault Nearing Completion
Sept Stanley oversees the rapid finish of the new fire proof vault at the county court house. The floor is concreted and tile walls nearly complete. The ceiling will be rushed to ready the vault for use by the April Clarke superior court session.
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Stanley
County Court House
Clarke Superior Court
Son of State Senator Defends Self in Schoolroom Fatal Stabbing
In Evansville Indiana on March 23 Thomas H Wiggs son of Senator Joseph W Wiggs cut Wesley Hurt with a pocket knife after Hurt entered Wiggs' schoolroom armed with a pistol and threatened death. Wiggs and his brother surrendered to officers.
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Wiggs
Evansville
Ind
Thomas H. Wiggs
Joseph W. Wiggs
Pike County
Wesley Hurt
John Sherman Shows Rapid Recovery After Illness
Santiago Cuba March 23. Mr. John Sherman passed a satisfactory night and is now better than at any time since he was taken sick. Recovery is confidently expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago, de Cuba
John Sherman
Law Class Election Caucus Nominates June Officers
The University law class held a caucus yesterday to nominate officers for the June regular election. The Jane election will organize the class. Officers chosen after nine ballots were O. Roberts president, N. M. Reynolds vice president, and E. W. Graham secretary.
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Law
Jane
O. Roberts
N. M. Reynolds
E. W. Graham
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