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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1913

Page

5

Manley Sues Hood for 50000 Damages over Wife's Affections

J A Manley of Alto Ga files in federal court a suit against John Hood seeking fifty thousand dollars claiming Hood alienated the affections of Manley's wife Sarah McCarl. Manley, 63, British subject, married fourteen years, says wife grew cold and separated after Hood's alleged relations. Hood is described as wealthy. Trial jurors listed for the November term of the district court.

W. G. Cornett J. A. Manley Alto John Hood Manley Great Britain Sarah McCarl Hood Wm. ©. Stephens Lexington Oglethorpe County Albert B. Harper Attens Clarke County Thos. W. Brightwell Maxeys Wm. C. Wingfield Athens Wm. D. Davison Jefferson Jackson County Jewell Crowley Arnoldsville George A. Key Comer Madison

Double Wedding at Winterville in Methodist Church

The First Methodist church in Winterville Georgia hosted a double wedding on Tuesday evening at 8 80 o clock. Miss Lillian Winter and James Marion Gmith wed alongside Miss Ruby Winter and Hugh Carlton Towns. The ceremony featured green and white decorations with arches and chrysanthemums. Attendants included Grace Johnson Dora Hilsman Emma Sue Colle and Pearl Johnson.

Winterville First Methodist Lillian Winter James Marion Gmith Ruby Winter Hugh Carlton Towns Deagon Grace Jo Nson Dora Hilsman Strait of Mendelmann Emma Sue Colle Pearl Johnson Ines Grady Pittard Icle Smith Eee

Indictments Told for J C Moore alias J M Lindsey

The grand jury added two larceny after trust indicted counts against J C Moore, aka J M Lindsey, once a Mutual Life agent. He left valuables and notes, took a $114 check, and faced trial after new counsel were hired. He vows exoneration, insisting the insurer owes him.

J. C. Moore Canada J. M. Lindsey Moore Lindsey Mutual Life of New York John Barber Weir Athens T. J. Shackelford F. C. Shackelford Joe L. Deadwyler

Hirama Gatlett Calmly Swallowed Four Ounces Fluid

Hirama Gatlett calmly swallowed four ounces of fluid as part of a rash act, with a nervous breakdown noted. The incident reflects a troubled moment amid an otherwise restrained response.

Hirama Gatlett

Local Fire Insurance Agents Meet in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati Ohio today prominent fire insurance officials and underwriters gathered for the annual meeting of the National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents. The sessions will continue through tomorrow with discussions on industry trends and local agency topics.

Cincinnati National Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents

Eczema Cure Promoted Amid Wedding Details In 1900s

An ad touts Hobson's Eczema Ointment promising instant itching relief and speedy healing for eczema rashes ringworm and other eruptions. The text blends with wedding coverage noting Emma Sue Colle and Pearl Johnson performing Hearts and Flowers and describing bridesmaids gowns bouquets and reception details with guests from Atlanta Madison and Monroe.

Hobson Mall Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia St. Louis Emma Sue Colle Pearl Johnson Mattie Winter Pupch Bonnie Ray Sue Chandler

Athens Barber Hiram Catlett Ends Life by Carbolic Acid

Hiram Catlett, thirty, cashier and bead man at Hilley Jones on Jackson street, consumed four ounces of carbolic acid after a nervous breakdown. He left no note, had recently suffered family losses, and had shown signs of distress including sleeplessness. He prepared his books, bought the poison, and died minutes after collapsing on Pulaski street. A lawyer had discussed a will days earlier and he had life insurance policies. He was highly regarded, with a stable home life and no known bad habits.

Hiram D. Catlett Hilley & Jones Jackson Street Catlett Jackson County Dry, Pond Yarbrough Maysville Athens Winder Claud Henley Jackson Pulaski Street J. C. Booth W. H. Smith

Clarke County appoints notary public and ex officio justice

Carl Crossley leads with ten votes on the Clarke county 216th town district grand jury appointment. Judge Brand issued the order yesterday afternoon. Judge C T Young has served eight years or more, with Jon H Lumpkin Jr. receiving eight votes. Also mentions dangers of minor ailments and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for cold related illnesses.

Clarke Carl Crossley Brand C. T. Young Jon H. Lumpkin, Jr Judge Young Crossley

Husband Rescued Despairing Wife in Cardell Kentucky Letter

In Cardon Ky a desperate wife writes of four years of womanly troubles and a failing health. A physician’s care only offered brief relief before she was bedridden again. Her husband bought Cardus, a tonic, and she quickly improved, walking two miles and returning to daily work. The letter urges others with similar troubles to try Cardus, noting decades of use and pharmacist recommendation.

FourCounty Fair Promises Big Georgia Event

Commerce Ga Oct 14 Farmers from Jackson Banks Madison and Franklin counties plus guests from Clarke Oconee Oglethorpe Walton Gwinnett Hall Habersham Stephens Hart Elbert flock to the four county fair opening Oct 27. The fair, born from the Commerce Corn Club, aims to boost agriculture and livestock with premiums for farm displays and handiwork, under the leadership of John B Hardman president of the Four-County Fair Association. Also a health tip notes Chamberlains Tablets boost appetite and digestion.

Commerce Georgia Jackson Banks Madison Franklin Viturgia Den Clarke Oconee Oglethorpe Walton Gwinnett Hall Habersham Stephens Hart Elbert Commerce -Corn Club F-C.f John B. Hardman

Meeting of Georgia Fire Prevention Society in Athens

The executive committee plans a January 23 Athens meeting with about thirty members. They will confer with the city fire chief and council fire committee, mayor, and local insurance representatives, in a house cleaning push to improve basements and back alleys.

State Fire’ Prevention Society Athens The Georgia Fire Prevention Society

Murder charges filed against Scoggins and Smith

Grand Jury finds true bills against Jack W. Scoggins and Malcolm Smith for murder in the death of Horace Denton on Chase Street following Sunday night incidents. Scoggins has not been apprehended.

Jack W. Scoggin Malcolm Smith Horace Denton Chase Street Scoggins

Death of Miss Allen Bradberry at Winder

Miss Allen Bradberry, daughter of the late L Bradberry and longtime Jackson County official, died yesterday morning in Winder. She leaves many relatives in Athens and elsewhere. The funeral and burial will be held today in Winder at 10 o clock.

Winder Misa Allen Bradberry L. ¥. Bradberry Jackson County Athene

Miss H H Arnold Dies After Illness at 23

From Wednesday Banner a death occurred yesterday of Miss H H Arnold age 23 wife of H H Arnold after a days illness at home 766 Jackson street She is survived by her husband a year old baby her mother Mrs L A Escoo two sisters Mrs O P Eberhardt and Miss Eva Mecces and four brothers W Y Beoda Lee Charles and Ed Escoos The funeral will be from First Methodist church this afternoon after three o'clock Pastor C C Jarrell assisted by Rev S R Boglind will conduct services Bearers include Mosara D I Benton Young Davis FP G Birchmore Jack Howard Graham H Thompson The community mourns a young wife and mother.

Banner Mew. H. H. Arnold H. H. Arnold Jackson Street Babe L. A. Escoo O. P. Eberhardt Eva Mecces W. Y. Beoda Lee Charles Ed Escos Hast Her.c. C. Jarrell Uttle Hodd

Stomach Trouble Cure Praised by Mrs Heater Walte

A Woman from Antwerp Ohio credits Chamberlains Tablets with curing her stomach issues and constipation after one year of use. The account appears in a discussion of health remedies and a speculative note on future beef prices and scarcity.

Hef Heater Walte Antwerp Ohio Chamberlain

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. R. Palmer & Sons Levi B. Chambers Morgan County Pleasant J. Roberts Pender- Grass Stewart F. Foster Clarke County W. Shepherd, Sr Hinnerville Ebenezer L. Mitchell Athena Marcellus L. Branch Bishop Oconee County Eugene P. Hoke Thaddeus H. Haskins Jos Baughn Benj. F. Guest Shelton C, Callaway Graves F. Stephenson Louis Funkenstein Albert Patterson Horace FE. Martin Arlivia Burson F. C. [Mathews T. R. Edwards Erwin Campbell Clara Griffith Henri Winter Beulah Dunlap Julius Annis Mary Ida Colle Melvin Eaves Mildred Eaves Robert Winter Arch Marion Griffith C. B. Ford Clinton Winter Bev Hogi Towns H. W. Smith A. J. Sears M. Colle J. W. Lindsey Able Counsel For Defense Will Crosly Catron, Ky Bettie Bullock Cardus Jackson, Banks, Madison and Franklin Counties Chamberlain's Committee OF Fire Prevention Society New Harmony Church Southern J.H. Wood Atlanta H.H. Arnold
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