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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1905

Page

6

Bloomington Fraternity Dance Busted by Sheriff and Deputies

In Bloomington Indiana University the Jawbones fraternity dance was broken up by Sheriff Hough and four deputies who arrested several coeds after reckless shooting by the dancers. Bonds were signed and the juniors were jailed briefly, but a practical joke emerged as luncheon was announced atop the building. Parents criticize the sheriff and potential legal action is rumored.

Bloomington Ind Hough Indiana University Jawbone Brothers Claude Malott

Man Goes Crazy From Hypnotism in Los Angeles

George D. Blake, a noted Pacific Coast lawyer, is on trial for insanity as his mind deteriorates after weeks of suspected hypnotic influence by Maud Freitag, a clairvoyant healer. Freitag is dying, calling Blake’s name as she weakens, adding to the tale of dual hypnotism.

Los Angeles Cal George D. Blake Pacific Coast Blake Washington Hotel Maud Freitag East Twelfth Street George Blake Freitag

Death of C M Booth in Walton County Georgia

Hon C M Booth of Walton County, a former state representative and county surveyor, died at his Monroe home after a long service to the community. He was a cousin to George M Booth and John N Booth of this city. Funeral services were held at his home yesterday morning. The North Georgia Citizen notes the press agent for Hon J Pope Brown used discretion in distributing Colonel Brown's photographs.

C. M. Booth Walton County Monroe Mr. Booth General Assembly George M John N. Booth North Georgia J. Pope Brown Colonel Brown

The Mysteries of Scotland Yard in London Crime Net

A London crime article explains Scotland Yard’s hidden but comprehensive surveillance. It details how a crime prompts cross‑division alerts, fingerprint analysis, and constant manhunt methods, with a focus on tracing a suspect through lodging houses and familiar criminals. The piece highlights the vast, methodical police machinery guarding the city.

London Scotland Yard Charing Cross Deptford Metropolitan Police Whitehall Highgate Great Central Embankment Yard London Mail

The Book of Redemption The Funeral at Williams Home

A sermon on the book of Revelation argues the sealed book signifies mankinds redemption rather than information. It links redemption to Christ as kinsman redeemer and contrasts heavenly praise with warned judgment. Funeral held Saturday for William D Williams at Baldwin Street with Odd Fellows and Confederate Veterans present.

Williams John Baldwin Street William D. Williams Williams Lodge of Odd Fellows Griffeth Mewborn Murrell Jackson W. H. Young the Baptist Church George E. Stone Dr. Young G. E. Stone Odd Fellows

Chamberlain Cough Remedy Touts Its Quick Cure

Merchants quote Geo L Chubb of Harlan Michigan praising Chamberlain Cough Remedy as best cough medicine. Ad touts rapid relief for coughs and colds and notes availability from H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith Bro. Also includes a religious reference and a note on an upcoming printing column.

Geo. L. Chubb Harlan, Mich H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Georgia political chatter and farming notes in Georgia press

A Georgia political gossip column mixes campaign talk around Pope Brown in Brunswick with disputes over guano tag sales involving O B Stevens and Harvie Jordan. It lauds James M Smith as a top Georgia farmer, noting his cotton sale of 2100 bales for about 75000 dollars and his extensive influence on economic topics.

Danielsville Monitor Hans O. B. Stevens Harvie Jordan Obe Harvie James M. Smith Georgia Empire State South B. B. Ford & Co Macon Colonel Smith

Market Ad Notes 1000 Yds Fabrics Prices

A brief ad lists 1000 yards of ginghams at 10c per yard and Volles at 10c per yard with value 15c. Also 1000 yards of Percales at 10c per yard valued at 12 126.

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