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Athens Weekly Banner

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Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1909

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Whitman Goes Trial At Clark Superior Court Today

This morning at 9 o clock in Clark superior court the State vs Bud Whitman for the murder of Vonderall Kennon will be called before Judge Brand. West and Rucker act for the defendant with Solicitor General Walker for the State. A large jury panel is expected and many witnesses have been subpoenaed as the trial hinges on circumstantial evidence and the confession of Sam Osborne. The defense line remains undisclosed. After Whitman the State vs Sam Osborne will be called.

Clark Superior Court Bud Whitman Vonderall Kennon Brand H. 8. West Col Lamar Rucker Walker Sam Osborne Sam Osbhorne

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Athens Resident

Miss Amanda Bowlin of Athens Georgia reports chronic kidney trouble with back pain and fatigue. After trying several remedies she used three boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Palmer & Sons drug store and experienced relief with no return of kidney trouble. She endorses the product as a kidney remedy. Sold by all dealers 80 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Athens Amanda Bowlin Oconee St Doan Palmer & Sons Foster-Cilburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Cotton Prices Soar After Frost Reports

The fleecy staple rose on frost warnings in Texas and crop outlook concerns. In Athens market quotations climbed to 135-162 with talk of prices possibly reaching fourteen cents soon. Mason City hosts Illinois Ex Prisoners of War reunion with over a hundred veterans recalling Libby Andersonville and Belle Isle memories.

Texas Spota Athens Mason City Libby Andersonville Belle Isle Confederacy Illinois Ex-Prisoners of War Association

Juryless Clarke court passes three burglary sentences

Judge Brand in Clarke superior court yesterday sentenced Jim Blakely and Lon Greene to five years each in the penitentiary for burglarizing the J. M. Rogers residence and stealing a watch two rings and $21. They faced other burglary charges against two others for a Herrington residence break‑in. Jim Jackson pleaded guilty to Moss Jr. burglary and, due to age, was sent to the reform school.

Clarke Superior Court Brand Jim Blakely Lon Greene J. M. Rogers 8. M. Herrington Jim Jackson R. L. Moss, Jr Reformatory

Mr J R Haynes Dies in Winterville

James R Haynes aged 67 from Winterside Me died after Brights disease illness lasting months. A Baptist church member, he was esteemed for his Christian character and is survived by wife and three sons H A Haynes W R Haynes and J C Haynes. Funeral Friday at 10 o clock conducted by Rev W M Colle.

Winterside James R. Haynes Haynes Bright Baptist Church Winterville Mr. Haynes Messrs H. A. Haynes W. R. Haynes Augusta J. C. Haynes W. M. Colle

Daniel Gibson successor named for Columbus schools

Prof. R B Daniel of Valdosta has been elected as successor to Superintendent Carleton B Gibson of the Columbus city schools. He will assume charge November 1 and is regarded as one of Georgia’s best known educators, tasked with maintaining the district’s high level of efficiency established under Gibson.

Columbus, Ga R. B. Daniel Valdosta Carleton B. Gibson Columbus City Daniel Columbus Gibson

Dartmouth to inaugurate Ernest Fox Nichols as president

Prominent educators from across the country gather in Hanover New Hampshire for the inauguration of Dr Ernest Fox Nichols as president of Dartmouth College. The ceremonies will span the day and be the grandest ceremonial event the college has seen.

Hanover Ernest Fox Nichols Dartmouth College

Judge Dismisses Indicted Indianapolis News Owners

Judge A B Anderson ruled that Dela yon Smith and Charles R Williams, publishers of the Indianapolis News, cannot be tried in Washington for libel over Panama Canal articles. He held publication occurred in Indiana, not the District of Columbia, and discharged the defendants.

Indianapolis Ind A. B. Anderson United States Court of Delayon Smith Charles R. Willams Indianapolis News District of Columbia Panama Canal United States Anderson Mesars Smith Williams Panama Canal Nicaragua Vanama Canal Company Washington Indiana Indianapolla Marion County Charles W. Miller William Nelson Cromwell Douglas Robinson Charles P. Taft Roosevelt Miller Taft Elihu Root Ibel

Sunday School Workers Meet in Harrisburg

Harrisburg October 13 Hundreds of visitors attend the annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Sunday School Association. The organization covers nearly 12 000 local Sunday schools with a total membership of 1 674 167. The three day program features addresses by Governor Stuart Bishop Darlington John Wanamaker H J Hein Maud Junkin Baldwin Floyd Tompkins and Mary Foster Bryner among others.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Governor Stuart Bishop Darlington John Wanamaker Philadelphia H. J. Hein Pittsburg Maud Junkin Baldwin Indianapolis Floyd Tompkins Mary Foster Bryner Chicago

A Home of Palms and Flowers

A testimonial from Robert I. Norris of East Oakland California praises Peruna for kidney and bladder trouble and for rejuvenating his wife who suffered fatigue and palpitations. Both say they have used Peruna exclusively since marriage and report they are now well and strong.

Robert I. Norris East 11Th St East Oakland Cal Peruna

Catarrh Relieved By Peruna Say Fairfield Man

Mr Ira Honney of Fairfield Freestone County Texas reports a complete cure from catarrh with Peruna claiming it is the best medicine he has seen He will recommend Peruna to friends for catarrh Mrs C Hallock of Antwerp Ohio says her daughter Allie recovered from two years of head catarrh after three bottles of Peruna This Peruna is made by the Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio

Ira Honney Fairfield Freestone Co Texas

Crawford Jackson to Speak in Spartanburg and Charlotte

Mr. Crawford Jackson secretary of the Juvenile Protective Association spoke at Central Methodist and First Presbyterian churches in Spartanburg. He plans December 12 talks in Spartanburg and a main meeting in First Baptist. He outlined juvenile court plans with civic leaders and noted a land grant on the Jorge farm near Athens.

Crawford Jackson Juvenile Protective Association Atlanta Central Methodist Church Wofford Chapel Jackson First Presbyterian Church Spartanburg Presbyterian Church of First Baptist Church J. B. Lee Greenville D. C John Marshall H. B. Garlington South Carolina James L. Anderson Jorge Jackson County Athens Southern Railway L. G. Hardman Commerce John B. Gentle Charlotte

Madison County 70 Hold Election Companions of Roads

Madison County voters prepare for a Wednesday election to choose three commissioners for roads and revenues. A full ticket led by I F White of Dulsville John C Davis of Ila and Robert F O Kelly of Comer seeks public backing. The legislature recently authorized countywide elections for the board, prompting civic mobilization.

Madison County I. F. White Dulisville John C. Davis Ila Robert F. O'Kelly Comer Ciizens

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Whitman Osborne J. R. Haynes R. B. Daniel Gibson Dartmouth United States Senate Senate Ithan State of Indianaplis County of Marion Pitesti He Rone Ati The Juvenile Protective Association, of
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