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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1913

Page

4

Recorder Nash Broyles to speak on Gambling in Athens

Atlanta recorder Nash Broyles addresses mass meetings across Georgia urging enforcement of law. He spoke in Winder on gun violence and crime, warned of lawlessness, and announced a Sunday address in Athens on The Evil of Gambling under YMCA auspices.

Nash Broyles Atlanta Georgia Athens Colonial Theater Winder Opera House Judge Broyles Southland United States Iife Hhis Broyles

Greensboro Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Arrivals

Greensboro residents host guests from Lexington Atlanta Siloam and Athens with several trips noted. Local business prospects include Love Crumbley Company seeking a Greene County charter. Arrangements underway for Greene County Fair in the fall.

Mesare B. W. Love 8. B. Crombley Love-Crumbley Company Mr. Love Greensboro Greene County Mr. Crumbley Vere Love Atta

Inspiring Message From Mrs Ottley To Georgia Club Women

Passie Fenton Ottley calls Georgia club women to support the Ella F White edition of the Constitution. She thanks supporters, urges immediate work through blue slips and subscriptions, and asks allied organizations to assist in promoting ads, circulation, and endowment fundraising by June 4.

Federated Clubs of Georgia Florida McCabe Ella F. White Georgia Club Hila F. White Endowment Fund Atlanta R. B. Parker Atlanta Constitution United Daughters of the Confederacy Daughters of the American Revolution Women’s Christian Temperance Union Passie Fenton Ottley

Notice of Pardon Petition Posted at Courthouse

The first notice under a new rule was posted at the Clarke County courthouse for the prison board to hear Albert Holder's pardon petition. Holder, a Negro, was sentenced to twenty years in October 1908 for burglary, with prior arrests and a history of theft including a wagonload of goods from Wingfield Cash Grocery. Public notification invites opposition or support from residents.

Clarke County Albert Prof. Woolter T. S.mell Hill Street McDonald Cobb Street Senator Price Wingfield Cash Grocery Company

Arnold for Place Held Now By William T. Newman So Said

Atlanta March 25. It is widely believed Reuben R. Arnold of Atlanta aims at the United States district judgeship for the Northern District of Georgia should a vacancy arise. Judge William T. Newman, appointed by Cleveland, remains vigorous with no hint of resignation. Arnold’s practice earns about 50 000 yearly, making the federal post a high stake, and his political support from Hoke Smith and Georgia allies strengthens a potential bid when the time comes.

Atlanta Reuben R. Arnold United States Court Northern District of Georgia Arnold Wm. T. Newman Grover Cleveland Newman Hoke Smith Georgia

Over Capitalization as Big as the Tariff

Washington March 26 Clyde H Tavenner member of Congress argues watered stocks cost each American family about 100 annually. He cites United States Commission reports and figures, saying over-capitalization drives up prices of goods and services and fuels the push for tariffs.

Clyde H. Tavenner Congress Washington United States Commission United States LaFollette

Jackson Go Barn Fire Causes Major Loss

Jefferson Ga March 25 The large barn of planter J C Shields near here was destroyed by fire last night. He also lost seventy five bales of cotton five hundred bushels of cotton seed two cars of fertilizer half car of nitrate of soda and substantial lumber. Origin of fire unknown and no reason offered. Cotton insured for five thousand dollars and the barn for one thousand others uninsured a total loss.

Jefferson, Ga J. C. Shields

Texas Sunday School Workers Meet at Waco

The Texas Sunday School Association holds its thirty-ninth annual convention in Waco for four days with hundreds of delegates from across the state. The program includes naval reports discussions sermons and addresses by noted speakers such as Rev H M Hamill D D William C Pearce and Mrs Mary Foster Brycer, led by Prof E O Excell.

Waco Texas Texas Sunday School Association Seasion International Sunday School Association H. M. Hamill D. D Nashville William C. Pearce Chicago Mary Foster Brycer E. O Excell

Humane Officer Uses Turpentine on Lazy Mule

In Atlanta on March 25 the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals learned a mule was given a fiery mix of turpentine and Jamaica ginger to make it rise. Humane Officer C. L. Camp admitted administering the dose to treat a lazy animal, noting the mule showed no harm.

Atlanta the Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Camp

Best Known Cough Remedy and Labor Concerns

Dr Kings New Discovery claims world renown as a cough remedy with over three million bottles used last year and a money back guarantee. An Allendale DC user praises it after twenty years of use. Also discusses watered stock and overcapitalization as a major American issue, citing the Chicago and Alton increase in living costs.

Dr. King J. J. Owens Allendale D. C Chicago & Alton

Bull-Moosers in Maryland Go It Alone

Maryland Progressives gather in Baltimore for a state convention to establish a permanent party organization and chart future plans. They reject fusion with Republicans, narrowing chances for a united GOP. Democrats prepare for primaries to decide who names Maryland’s two U.S. senators.

Baltimore Progressive Party Maryland Roosevelt Harmony Workers United States Democratic Party

Professor Olson Faces Murder Charge in Minnesota

In St Paul on March 25 a district court began impaneling a jury for Professor Oscar W Olson of the University of Minnesota, indicted for murder in the shooting of Clyde N Darling near the Olson home on March 6. Olson, who surrendered and allegedly confessed, faces questions of unwritten law amid a long association with the university. Darling was a married man.

St. Paul Minn Oscar W. Olson University of Minnesota Olson Clyde N. Darling Darling Agricultural College of the State University Pullman Montevideo

Promises vs deeds in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praise

A testimonial ad asserts the remedy exceeds promises, with universal praise and claims of wide availability at all dealers. It presents Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the true test of a product, endorsing its merit and urging purchase through dealer networks.

Chamberlain

Walter Suydam Weds Again

Walter Suydam Jr. widower of Louise Suydam daughter of John Jay White of Philadelphia married Elizabeth Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wood of Sayville at the bride’s home. The ceremony was performed by Rev J F Prescott of St Ann's Sayville Episcopal church.

New York Walter Suydam, Jr Louise Suydam John Jay White Philadelphia Fred Noble Brooklyn Elizabeth Wood Joseph Wood Sayville J. F. Prescott

Cause of Rheumatism and Health Hint from Sylvania Principal

A health note links rheumatism to stomach liver and kidney trouble and urges restoring balance with Electric Bitters. Cheries B. Allen, a Sylvania Georgia school principal, reportedly endured severe pain before a remedy from W. J. Smith & Bro and J. Palmer & Sons.

Cheries B. Allen Sylvania W. J. Smith & Bro Palmer & Bons Gan

Wright Predicts Webb Law Will Close Georgia Saloons

Atlanta March 22 Hon Seaborn Wright of Rome says only unwilling and incompetent officials can avert closing every near beer saloon and locker club in Georgia when the Webb law starts July 1 He argues federal licenses give prima facie evidence of intent to violate state law and that shipments to licensees enable enforcement He warns Georgia may see a biting Webb bill effect after July 1 if officials perform their duty.

Atlanta Georgia Seaborn Wright Rome Wright Webb Mr. Wright Washington Webb Dill Floyd County

Rheumatism relief hailed from Chamberlains Liniment

Advert says many sufferers with rheumatism find prompt relief by applying Chamberlains Liniment. Not one case in ten requires any internal treatment. The remedy is for sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Husband’s Infidelity Becomes Ground for Divorce

Atlanta march 25. Mrs Mary Lee Werber charges her husband is a confessed infidel whose oath in court is worthless. She says his lack of religion makes it impossible to live with him in peace and asks for divorce based on religious disbelief being established evidence.

Atlanta Mary Lee Werber

Buckien’s Death Cited as Cure for Skin Diseases

John Deye of Gladwin Michigan asserts Buckien’s death cures nearly every skin disease. He states he suffered twelve years before trying Buckien and experiences quick, permanent relief afterward.

Buckien John Deye Gladwin, Mich

Boy Bitten by a Mad Dog Carrier to Atlanta

Elberton Ga March 25 Mr J C Smith of Paoli Madison county brought his four year old son and the head of a mad dog to Elberton to catch the vestibule train to Atlanta for Pasteur treatment and the dog’s head would be examined by the state board of health to determine hydrophobia The boy was bitten in the face last Sunday by a dog owned by Mr Thompson The rabid dog was confined in a stable stall and died Tuesday night after gnawing logs and foaming at the mouth with signs of hydrophobia

Elberton J. c .S Mith Paoli Madison County Atlanta State Board of Health Thompson

Rate Cage Reopened Over Freight Differences

The Interstate Commerce Commission reopened the differential freight rates dispute in Washington on March 25. Philadelphia leads a protest against Boston’s 70 cent westbound import freight rate, seeking parity with New York or restoration of a uniform parity at all ports. New York and Baltimore support Philadelphia to rebalance rates, arguing 75 cent parity is needed to avoid Philadelphia’s hurt import trade.

Washington, D. C New York Boston Baltimore Philadelphia Interstate Commerce Commission Commission New England

Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad

Are you constipated If so get a box of Dr King’s New Life Pills and take them regularly They will stimulate the liver improve digestion and rid your system of poisons They will surely get you well again 35c at W J Smith Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.

Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Judge Bateman Sheds Light On Identity Grievance

Atlanta on March 25 Judge J N Bateman said he is a victim of mistaken identity after walking to the sheriff's office to post bond. Indicted by a grand jury on a larceny charge he returned from Miami Florida to clear himself. The case ties him to Nebraska man Frank Rothleuther who claims a $9000 loss in a fake pool room game involving two other men.

Atlanta J. N. Bateman Miami Florida Bateman Frank Rothleuther Nebraska

Negro’s Trouble Ends With Hangman in Brookhaven

In Brookhaven Mississippi on March 25 Nathan Jacobs confessed to killing an elderly man kneeling in prayer. As the trap sprung in the death cell the condemned man prayed against imagined specters and terror, ending days of fear and hallucinations.

Brookhaven Miss Nathan Jacoba Jacobs

Children prone to contagious diseases when ill with colds

A child with a cold increases risk of catching whooping cough diphtheria scarlet fever and consumption. Medical authorities urge prevention and treatment sold by all dealers to reduce this danger.

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Greene Capital Carey Williams Ellen Foster Lexington H. T. Hurt Gibbs Ponsler Grover McRee Julia Emily Wright Atalnta Myrtis Copelan Siloam Fannie Wheeler James Raninson George Hall Henley H. T. Byang Kate Evans Virginia Carson Gene Carter Kate Samels Tignall W. A. Parks Coun Tou Adri Jackson Texas Sunday School Workers Jamaica Walter Suydam
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