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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1905

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Adams Express Co. bank package theft shock at Pittsburg

Pittsburg Oct 11 Adams Express Company reports a $100000 loss through suspected employee peculation. Package delivered Oct 9 contained $100000 mostly new currency from Farmers Deposit Bank Pittsburg. Edward George Cunliffe, acting money clerk, disappeared with $1000 missing and the main package not reaching the union station. Warrant issued for Cunliffe larceny.

Pittsburg Adams Express Company Bank Wood Street Farmers’ Deposit National Bank N. A Cincinnatii Ohio Edward George Cunlffe N Cunliffe Hines Union Station Lucrene Street West End Cunliffe

Hale Tuck Firm Dissolved by Mutual Consent

The firm of Hale Tuck dissolved by mutual consent with J. Hale retiring. L. J. Hale and J. W. Tuck conclude business on September 20, 1905.

Hale @ Tuck J. Hale Dow

Mother's Heroism Saves the Child on Moving Train

In Columbia South Carolina on October 11 a mother on a daytime train between Little Mountain and Chapin grabbed the ankle of a six year old boy who plunged from an open window as the car lurched. Captain J S Land assisted in the rescue.

Columbia 8. C Newberry Laurens Little Mountain Chapin J. 8. Land

Hearst Accepts the Nomination for New York Mayor

William Randolph Hearst publicly accepts the Municipal Ownership League nomination for mayor of New York by letter to Judge Samuel Sea bury. The league’s convention is Thursday, and Hearst’s acceptance ensures three mayoral tickets this fall, including the Democratic and Republican lines.

New York William Randolph Hearst Samuel Seabury Municipal Ownership League Hearst Democratic Republican

Man sets fire to bedding after wife deserts him

E A Riggs of Audubon Iowa saturated his bed and clothes with oil and set fire to the bedding after his wife left him and filed for divorce. Neighbors found him badly burned and he died before help could arrive. He was 35.

Des Moines Iowa E. A. Riggs Audubon Sait Agaist

Georgia football team in light yet swift form for season

The Georgia football squad enters the season as the lightest in years but highly trained and fast. Coach Dickinson has drilled new players with grit while Captain Sage and staff push toward a successful campaign. The schedule targets seven games including Clemson in Athens and Alabama in Birmingham.

University of Georgia Georgia College Soach Dickinson Georgia Athens An Georgia Boys Capt. Sage Dickinson Beavers H. B. van Valkenburg

Two University Societies Elect Officers

The Phi Kappa and Demosthenian literary societies at the University of Georgia choose officers for the term. Phi Kappa names H. L. Covington president and others. Demosthenian lists P. W. Davis president and colleagues. Also an unrelated ad promotes Electric Bitters with claims of relief from dyspepsia and internal disorders, sold by local druggists.

Phi Kappa Demosthenian H. L. Covington W. T. Gary C. D. Cabaniss J. H. Fleming J. R. Fawcett P. W. Davis 8. L. Lewis W. C. Hanson W. E. Stone

Physical Work At Athens YMCA Expands Under Mr Pope

Mr Wilbur Pope the new physical director leads the Athens YMCA program with scientific drills and medical examinations by Dr Bloomfield for over a dozen young men. The effort aims to maximize benefits from structured exercise and guidance, enhancing overall fitness.

Wilbur Pope Athens Y. M. A Bloomfield

Pandora board named at University of Georgia

The Pandora editorial board for the University of Georgia annual has been named. Editors in chief are W. O. Marshburn and Lansing B. Lee with H. L. Covington as managing editor. Associate editors include Glascock Mays Robert L. Parker J. R. Turner G. A. Green W. B. Hamilton and E. R. Lambert. They begin work for the next volume to be issued at commencement.

University of Georgia W. O. Marshburn Lansing B. Lee H. L. Covington J. H. Bradberry Glascock Mays Robert L. Parker J. R. Turner G. A. Green W. B. Hamilton E. R. Lambert

Georgia Athletes Elect Officers for Next Year

The Athletic Association of the University of Georgia elected officers for the ensuing year. President G. A. Dozier, Vice-President W. T. Gary, Secretary J. E. McDougald, and Treasurer R. M. Strickland. The association has a large membership and will continue support for the university’s athletic sports.

the Athletic Association of the University of Georgia G. A. Dozier W. T. Gary J. E. McDougald R. M. Strickland

Richmond Officials Report Roosevelt Invitations Refused

In Richmond on October 11, several of about 200 luncheon invitations for President Roosevelt were returned. Secretary McDowell confirmed multiple declines to dine with the president. Inside city limits, A H Hodgson cultivates eight acres yielding twelve bales this season, while Dr W A Carlton once had seventy acres near the city producing over ninety five bales.

Richmond Committee of Council Roosevelt McDowell Wamea Atheny A. H. Hodgsod W. A. Carlton

Holding cotton in old Jackson

Jefferson Georgia October 11 report that on October 9 only one bale of cotton arrived in Jefferson while Jackson county farmers, debt free with bank money backing them, agree to hold all cotton until prices rise to ten cents or more. Bankers warehousemen and merchants support the move.

Jefferson, Ga Jefferson Jackson County

Celebrations Mark Cuba Independence Anniversary

In Haavana Cuba on October 11 a grand banquet closed the ten years war festivities with 250 veterans from both sides present. Moderates praised Palma, while speakers hailed American help in Cuba’s independence and agreed to cable President Roosevelt thanking him for intervention and sacrifices. Havana society applauded enthusiastically.

Haavana Cuba Palma Roosevelt Havana

Blood poison from handshaking hits Campbell in Hopkinsville

Hopkinsville Kentucky October 11 G L Campbell the Republican nominee for county clerk suffers a severe blood poisoning in his right hand from numerous handshakes in recent days. He wore a ring blamed for the abrasion that worsened with each handshake.

Hopkinsville G. L. Campbell Campbell

CATT GIVES BODY TO BE DISSECTED IN NY

The body of George W. Catt, dead in New York on Sunday, was moved to Bellevue Hospital for dissection in accordance with his will. He was married to Carrie Chapman Catt, president of the International Woman's Suffrage League. The note ends with a call to purify life insurance companies but not destroy their usefulness.

New York George W. Catt Bellevue Hospital Catt Carrie Chapman Catt The International Woman's Suffrage League

Deed to the Old Oak Allegedly Drawn by Col. Jackson

Century old claims say Col. William H. Jackson drew a deed transferring the corner oak tree and surrounding ground to the tree itself. County records show no deed, yet new evidence suggests he created the document as sentiment toward the monarch of the forests. The deed was never recorded but remains a city legend.

Col William H. Jackson Dearing Finley Col. Jackson Porter King Alabama A. L. Hull

Drawing Room Embroidery Sale at Y M C A by Ladies' Auxiliary

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y M C A will host a drawing room embroidery sale next week featuring Mrs A D Battle of Atlanta showcasing about 500 dollars in fancy embroideries. Proceeds provide a good percentage to the auxiliary. free needlework lessons will be offered. Sale runs Tuesday to Saturday with lunches served 12 to 2 each day and closes at 10. The auxiliary plans a meeting Friday October 13 at 4 p m to organize the effort.

Ladies’ Auxiliary A. D. Battle Atlanta

Doctors Say Kissing Spreads Consumption

A physician chorus asserts kissing transmits tuberculosis and declares the habit prevents a cure. The belief is that medical science cannot halt kissing, keeping consumption spreading among couples.

Peruna Endorsement From Assemblyman Tighe

Assemblyman John Tighe of Cohoes endorses Peruna as a restorative tonic. He testifies it revived his exhausted mind and body after heavy work and urges others tired in mind and body to try it. He notes excess work causes nervous issues and claims Peruna cures catarrh and related nervousness. He invites readers to write to Dr. Hartman for free medical advice.

John Tighe Peruns J. Tighe Peruna Hartman Hartmian Sanitarium Columbus

Amos Rucker Dead in the Gate City

Amos Rucker, an elderly former slave and Confederate veteran, died at his McDonough Road home after a long life of service to Camp Walker UCV and white residents in Atlanta. Funeral services will be led by General Clement A. Evans tomorrow at 3 PM with ex Governor Allen D. Candler among pallbearers.

Atlanta Amos Rucker McDonough Road Rucker T. W. Rucker J. H. Rucker Athens Lee Hilburn & Poole Clement A. Evans Allen D. Candler A. J. West C. A. Evans R. §. Osborn Camp Walker U. SC. V

Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertising Headline

A dated promotional note promises a complete cure for piles itching bleeding or protracted cases with Pare Ointment. Druggists refund money if not cured in 6 to 14 days. First application provides relief. 50 cents. Send 59 cents if unavailable, and the Pasig Medicine Co will mail it postpaid.

PasigiMedicing Co, Bt Touly Mg

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Adams CO Messenger Jos A. Alexander L. J. Hale, J. W. Tuck N Fing Printing Leed Greater New York Clemson Birmingham Tech Auburn Macon Yon Bright H. R. Palmer W. J. Smith & Bro Y.wc.a Athens Y. M. C. A Pope Pandora Board Messrs. Marshburn and the Athletic Association Old Jackson Ladies’ Auxiliary of Benner Leeds Gate City
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