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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

Page

8

Clarke County Sheriff Sale Advertisements and Land Levy

Legal notices from Clarke County Georgia detailing sheriff sales on the first Tuesday in June 1908. Items include a trunk and contents of Mrs. Caddy Dewer for Rhodes Haverty Furniture Co, 7 acre land near Carr's branch levied against Ella Blackman, and a 25 acre parcel in Clarke County. Also multiple orders selling George Kinney estate land in six parcels to pay debts.

Clarke Georgia Clarke County Court House Said Caddy Dewer D. Sa City Court of Atlanta Rhodes Haverty Purniture W. E. Jackson Said County 220Th Dist G. M Athens Lexington New Road Carr Hodgson Bros J. P. Johbnson Ella Blackman Levy Justice Court Eppes Wilkins Co W. B. Jackson Court of Canary Towit Braidberrys George Kinney Couch Joe Epps Winn Delra

Bartlett canvassing WHS District in Griffin

Griffin Georgia May 13 Hon Charles L Bartlett representative in congress from Georgia sixth district spends day in Griffin. He tours the district to gauge opponent O H B Bloodworth progress. Bartlett is confident of re election with Monroe Baldwin Pike and Upson in his favor. Bloodworth strong in Baldwin. He plans further visits to the other district.

Griffin Charles L. Bartlett Georgia O. H. B. Bloodworth Monroe County Grifin Mills Monroe Bloodworth Pike Upson Baldwin Bartlett

Winding Up Proceeding for Inman & Co. in Atlanta

Inman & Co. affairs move toward liquidation as receiver authorized to sell assets and manage duties. Bremen office deemed a separate firm. receivers seek liquidation by committee to sell cotton. Court also allows sale of 4895 bales in Memphis warehouse and purchase of cotton to fulfill a contract, plus sale of bagging, ties, office fixtures and personal property.

Atlanta Inman & Co United States Newman Thomas Barrett A. L. Waldo Bremen Germany Memphis Union and Planters’ Bank and Trust Company Olslo A. J. Buston & Co

Good Words For Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Testimonies praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with Mrs Edward Ph Barclay and her two year old daughter Catherine noting relief from colds since infancy A reader recounts a severe cold healed after using the remedy and lists local retailers Hl R Palmer & Sons W J Smith & Bro L P Canning E C McEvoy Orr Drug Co

Chamberlain Edward Ph. Barclay Catherine Hl. R. Palmer & Sons W J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C McEvoy Orr Drug Co H. R. Palmer & Sons W.J. Smith & Bro L P Canning B.C. McEvoy

Attempted assassination in Albany Maine

Report from Milford Baker county details a group of unknown number of negroes firing on ER O McDonald at his door last night. McDonald wounded in the wrist but not seriously hurt. His family and visitor escaped harm. Following a prior fatal attack on a negro by McDonald, neighbors have formed safeguards. Also included is a testimonial ad for Chamberlain's Pain Balm claiming relief from rheumatic pains.

Albany Milford Baker County ER. O. McDonald Donald McDonald N. H. Sanders

Engineers Meet in Columbus At International Locomotive Union

About 750 delegates representing 76 009 locomotive engineers in the United States Canada and Mexico gathered in Columbus May 13 for the next convention of the International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The gathering includes the federation's women's auxiliary and draws several thousand visitors.

Columbias United Sts Canada Mexico International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Brotherhood Warren S. Stone Cleveland Indianapolis Chicago Minneapolis Detroit

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsements From Athens Citizens

Daily praise in Athens highlights Dean's Kidney Pills with public testimonials. F M Patten of 535 Dougherty Street reports back pain and renal symptoms resolved after two boxes, purchased at Palmer & Sons. Sold by all dealers, 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Athens Dean Cithens F. M. Patten Dougherty Street Palmer & Sons Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan Andluke

Custom of marking lingerie with Christian names

A note describes a practiced marking method for lingerie and handkerchiefs. Women stamp names in legible script and embroider in gold thread, placing marks on center front or left side of chemise, corset-cover, nightgown, and at the left drawer leg above the ruffle. Names are colored to match borders on Parisian handkerchiefs.

Paris

Hall’s Catarrh Cure Promoted With Mercury Warning

An advertisement warns against mercury in catarrh ointments and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. Also promotes Hall’s Family Pills for constipation and includes a stanza from a Birmingham Age-Herald poem about tranquil nights and motherhood.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio FP. J. Cheney & Co Textimoantale Fran

Unbleached Muslin in Cottage Décor

The article extols unbleached muslin for decorative use in summer cottages. It highlights its mellow creamy tone, suitability for various hangings and curtains, and suggests cretenne bands to match rose wallpaper.

Hyomei advertised cure for catarrh at Liverpool Market

An ad from 1908 promotes Hyomei as a dry healing antiseptic air derived from Australian eucalyptus. It claims immediate relief for catarrh and other respiratory ailments and guarantees a lifetime inhaler for $1.00 with a money back offer by H. R. Palmer & Sons if no cure is achieved.

Therxes Capt Willner Australia

The World's Best Climate Aids Malaria and Fever

The article notes high elevations bring fevers while lower levels see malaria more, caused by altitude. It promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy to counter climate ailments including lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever and debility, sold with guarantee at W J Smith & Brother H R Palmer & Sons drug stores for 60 cents.

W.J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons Frice

Rayner Attacks Roosevelt Order In Senate Debate

Maryland Senator Rayner attacked the presidents order sending Colonel William F. Stewart to Fort Grant Arizona. He argued charges were frivolous and declared the punishment unprecedented. Rayner planned to bring the resolution up for action next day. The debate touched on Stewart career and the Fort GrantSanitary improvements. The report also notes an advertisement for Dr Shoops Pink Pain Pills claiming rapid relief from pain.

Washington Senator Rayner Maryland William F. Stewart United States Army Fort Grant Arizona Rayner Stewart Senate Colonel Stewart

Train Outran A Tornado In Platte County Race

A Burlington passenger train near Plattemouth Nebraska ran ten miles ahead of a tornado yesterday afternoon. The engineer and fireman kept throttle wide as the storm followed along riverbank tracks. A sharp track turn hurled the train from danger while passengers prayed and nearby houses appeared to melt into debris as the storm struck.

Plattemouth Neb Burlington Burlington and Lowisville

It Reached the Spot It Saved My Life Says Omega Store Owner

Omega Ohio store owner Mr E Humphrey and local telephony executives praise Dr King's New Discovery for cough relief and throat chest healing. The ad claims it reaches the cough spot and heals sore weak areas, with a guarantee and trial bottle available at local druggists W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Bros. Six0 cents and one dollar bottles.

E. Humphrey Omega, C Adams County Telephone Co Home Telephone Co Pike County, CO Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Bons

Foreign prince ridicules American marriages in interview

New York May 13 Prince Rudolphe Kretzulesco of Italy sails home aboard the Hner Princess in Ceile and declares no titled marriages for American girls. He says love matches are fine but not many. He criticizes both American parents and European nobles for folly and tastes. Also noted is an advertisement touting Dr Shoop's Restorative by H. R. Palmer & Sons as a tonic for nerves and vitality.

New York America Rudolphe Kretzulesco Italy Lloyd Hner Ceeile

Mapp Suicide Near Atlanta

Adriel S Mapp a 592 South Pryor street man was found dead with a bullet wound near the Chattahoochee river by the railroad bridge in Atlanta on Wednesday morning His note and a ring and scarf marked M confirmed the self inflicted death His wife who searched through the night learned of the tragedy after a reporter identified the man The note indicated illness and a plea for forgiveness from his wife He as a Morrow Transfer Co collector left Tuesday morning and had suffered meningitis and headaches The letter found with a broken postmark addressed to Adriel S Mapp bore a message ending with signed A Mapp 08 Also an advertisement for Foley s Honey and Tar and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets is included in the piece

Atlanta Chattahoochee River Adriel Mapp South Pryor Street Adriel S. Mapp Morrow Transfer Co Thompson

Slashing Incident Leaves Victim Open in Morristown Row

Yesterday afternoon in Morristown settlement a dispute over a baseball led to a severe slashing. Jin Harris and Will Dianie, two Black youths, were involved as a crowd threw a piece of pipe, Harris drew a knife and slashed another person, resulting in deep arm and head wounds. The attack, described as the most approved style by onlookers, left the victim with a two inch gash and other injuries but none life threatening. Dr Holliday treated the injured parties and police seek the suspect, believed to be a Black assailant missing from the scene.

Jin Harris Will Dianie Javolye Morristown Tresult Harris Bio Holliday Fabrric

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praises From Tracy Buyer

Charles P. Budabn of Tracy California says the luckiest day of his life came when he bought Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He bought two 25 cent boxes that cured years of itching piles after other treatments failed. Sold under guarantee at W. J. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons drug stores.

Bucklen Charles P. Budabn Tracy California W. J. Smith & Bro H.R. Palmer & Sons Drug Stores

The Peach Crop Shrinks in Georgia Report

Georgia growers at the Peach Growers' Association convention in Atlanta report frost in April, continued drought, and a recent cyclone reducing the Georgia peach crop by about 25 percent.

Georgia Deus Gia Peach Growers’ Association Atlanta

Jack Atkin Wins Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont

Belmont May 13. Jack Atkin won the Metropolitan handicap with Restigongehe finishing second and Doo Creole third. The race highlighted a tight finish and placed special emphasis on Atkin riding skills and the Belmont track conditions.

Metropolitan Belmont Track Jack Atkin Restigongehe Doo Creole

Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold With Worth of Gold Claim

Cedar 1View Mississippi merchant G Stewart touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as giving gold weight value for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at W J Smith Br H R Palwer drugstores, 260.

RB. G. Stewart Cedar 1View Miss Dr. King W.J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palwer & Song Drug Stores

Kodol Promises Relief for Stomach Upset Then Restores Health

An advertisement urges readers to take Kodol when feeling nauseated and to continue for a few weeks to know they are right again. It claims guaranteed results and notes it is sold by all druggists.

Hope Ahead Knicker-We Have Placed Abroad

A terse item notes uncertain moves by Knicker in a foreign setting with possible financial or legal hints. The snippet mentions Bocker-Fine and a query about borrowing an umbrella, set against a New York context with a laid out plan for the future.

Bocker Borrom New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

DeWitt B.C. Dewitt & CO Chicago, Til T. P. Vincent WHS Inman Co O. McDonald Mr. Rolland Curry Key West Fla H. R Palmer & Sons W. J. Brith & Bro E. E. McEvoy Orr Drug Ca Columbus Birmingham Age-Herald Liverpool SMT Jon Heb Dee Wedshaw Roosevelt Dreyfus Mr. Rayner de Shoop Dr. Shoop H. R .Palmer & Sons Foley Nitrate Agencies Co Stone Street Keyser Building Baltimore Bay Street Savannah Barcane Street New Orleans Holcombe & Co Francisco Cal Ordoretor Bertie Jove Eerie Dr. Shop
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