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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1903

Page

3

Clarke Superior Court Adjourns Until November Fourth Monday

The Clarke Superior Court met Monday with Judge Russell in brief session. A motion to adjourn was carried in a near unanimous vote after arguments that residents had just passed the fair and cotton pickers were behind. The court adjourned until the fourth Monday in November. Prior to adjourning, Judge Hassell validated Clarke county road funds and some jail cases were heard. Thos Brown pleaded guilty to stabbing and was fined 100 dollars or 12 months. Otis Crawford and Babe Durham were fined 100 dollars or 12 months for larceny. Frani Kidd was fined 100 dollars for selling beer and 40 for keeping a disorderly house.

Clarke Russell Messrs A. H. Hodgeon Billaps Phinisy Hassell Clarke County Thos, Brown Otis Crawford Babe Durham J. Talmadge Frani Kidd

Pandora editors chosen for 1904 University of Georgia annual

Pandora editors for 1904 at the University of Georgia have been named by the publishing organizations. Fraternities and clubs provide editor selections including Sigms Alpha Epsilon H W Moore Augusta Obi Phi Praternity R M Dearing Savannah Kapps Alpha J D Bower Bainbridge Phi Delta Thets I B Hopkins Jr Athens Alpha Tau Omegs M H Blackshear Bigma Na Paul Lovejoy Athens Chi Pai Wales Lewis W B Shaw Kappa Sigma Independent club L P Goodrich Griffis U P L club W O Roberts. Work begins on Pandora preparation and advertising contracts for the next issue. Rage Tea Peaby Nail Through its stand. J D Meant Tospe Mile Bay 21 Y opened a box and was pierced by a ten penny nail. He applied Chamberlain Pain Balm and reports relief and healing. Seals by H R Palmer Son W J Smith & Bro.

U.P. L W. O. Roberta Pandora J. D Tospe Mile Bay Chamberlain H. R. Palmer & Son W. J. Smith & Bro

Knowles Rumored to Seek Senate Seat in 42nd District

Hon. William A. Knowles, Floyd County representative, is rumored to run for the 42nd district senate next year. The district includes Bartow Floyd and Chattooga counties. Known for journalism work at the Greeneeboro Herald Journal and Rome Tribune, he is viewed as a strong candidate with committee experience and public question knowledge.

William A. Knowles Floyd County General Assembly Bartow Floyd Chattooza Knowles Will Knowles Chorgia Greenee-boro Herald-Journal Rome

Clarke County Roads and Revenues Board Reschedules Meetings

The Clarke County board of commissioners of roads and revenues will hold their meetings on the first Monday of each month instead of the second. The change is effective until further notice. amv His House, 8 LeQuinn Cavendish VI robbed by chronic constipation. Dr King’s New Life Pills cured him. guaranteed to care 250 at W J Smith & Bro or H R Palmers store.

Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues Clarke County LeQuinn Cavendish Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Son

University societies split over meeting night

Dissatisfaction grows among University of Georgia literary society members as weekly meetings shift from Saturday to Wednesday. Phi Kappa forms a committee to seek faculty restoration of Saturday sessions. If denied, Phi Kappa plans reduced attendance and possible disbandment. Demosthenian shows sympathy with Phi Kappa but has taken no action.

Literary Societies University of Georgia Phi Kappa Society Demosthenian Society

Peabody College Decision Delayed Amid Morgan Visit

Peabody College status remains undecided after trustees trimmed comments from Southern commissioners on establishing a teachers college. Rumors said J Pierpont Morgan and Samel Sponsor may tour the South to assess the site with a January report due. An unrelated ad praises Hucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for sores and burns.

Peabody Commissioners of Education Great Teachers’ College

Federal Court Moves Quarters to County Courthouse

The Federal Court will meet at the county courthouse starting in November replacing Dev pree Hall due to issues at that site. U S Marshal Walter H. Johnson and Clerk O O Fuller from Atlanta examined the move and confirmed the courthouse as the future venue with furniture from Dev pree Hall shifting immediately. The court may delay new federal building construction while the sessions continue at the courthouse. DeWitts Little Early Risers pills are advertised as a remedy for liver and digestion with user Bob Moore of Lafayette endorsing them.

Cardus Federal Court County Court House Dev Pree Hall U. S Walter H. Johnson O. O. Fuller Atlanta Court House Deupree Hall Federal Burry DeWitt Bob Moore Lafayette Ind

Clarke County Exibit Skips State Fair Submission

Clarke county agricultural exhibit will not be sent to the State Fair at Macon due to insufficient time to prepare. Officials plan to have the exhibit ready for next year’s fair, whether held in Macon or Athens, ensuring Clarke county is represented.

Clarke County Macon Athens

Cotton gin insurance rates drop prompting inquiry

The note states cotton gin insurance costs were previously unaffordable but have fallen to levels comparable with mercantile risks. It advises readers to see or write John A. Darwin for details.

John A. Darwin

40 inch Snow Flake Suitings Wool Fabrics Sale

The listing describes 40 inch Snow Flake Suitings in all wool with several shades and combinations ideal for fancy suits, priced at 1.00 per yard. It also introduces 60 inch Tufted Bouche new weave, touted as a favorite with smart dressers and offered at a great value per yard.

Trial of Tillman at Lexington Opens Deliberations

In Lexington on October 12 the Tillman trial resumed with alternating speakers. Solicitor Thurmond outlined the state's view of the law and opened with a review of testimony, noting editorials in The State as context for tensions between the defendant and Gonzales. The state contends its witnesses' testimony differs from the defense, and the argument continued until about 11:15 a.m.

Lexington J. H. Tillman Thurmond Gonzales

Husband Under Suspicion Blydenburg Charged With Murder

Eldora Iowa man Blydenburg is charged with the murder of his third wife in Brooklyn. The probe concerns the deaths of his second wife Godbold aged 19 and a Brooklyn heir, with $6 000 in insurance paid to Blydenburg. Godbold’s father cites embalming and late doctor’s certificate as suspicious factors.

Blydenburg New York Noble Eldora Iowa Brooklyn Miesteg Eldora Arsentea Dlydenburg Emily H. Hawkins Brock I. 1 W Ra Godbold Mr. Godbold Blysdenburg Epworth

Murderer Trailed by Bloodhounds Captured in North Carolina

Hicka Rose, a white man, was tracked for twenty miles by Chattanooga bloodhounds from Tellco Plaina Monroe County Tennessee to the North Carolina mountains and captured Saturday night. He is wanted for the murder of J. B. Martin in Monroe County last Monday. The Alabama Pardon Board met but took up only two cases. Fred Marshall of Monroe County was recommended for a pardon. John Vaughn of Chilton County was not acted on pending physician opinion.

North Carolina Mountains Chattanooga Tenn Hicka Rose Tellco Plaina Monroe County Teanenses North Carolina J. B. Martin Alabama Montgomery Ala State Massey Wilson J. T. Heflin Thomas Sowell Fred Marshall John Vaughn Chilton County

Mission appeal raises record foreign aid funds

In New York on October 12 the Christian Alliance reports over 1,000,000 pledged at its Gospel Tabernacle convention led by Rev. A B Simpson. The drive funded care for nearly 200 Indian orphans with ongoing support for each, and a wealthy donor pledged to sponsor 50 orphans at a fixed rate.

New York Christias Allance A. B. Simpson Gospel Tabernacle Allance India

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