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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1905

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Farmers Club and Cotton Growers to Meet at University Chapel

Clarke County Farmers' Club and Clarke County Cotton Growers' Association plan joint meetings to boost farmer participation. Saturday at two o'clock in the University chapel, Dr. H. C. White of the State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts will lecture on "Fertilizers for Small Grain."

Clarke County Farmers’ Club Clarke County Cotton Growers’ Association University Chapel H. C. White State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts

Will Fight Cases To Higher Court In Georgia

Macon attorneys representing the white man and four inmates jailed under writs of habeas corpus declare they will move their cases from the federal to state courts then to the United States Supreme Court to challenge the Macon recorder’s authority to impose chain gang sentences without jury trials Judge Speer’s jurisdiction ruling sparked the plan Jamison to appeal through state courts and city officials express thanks to City Attorney Wimberly for handling the matter.

Macon Four Degrees United States Supreme Court Jamison Wimberly

Death of John F. Finch in Atlanta

John F. Finch of this city died in Atlanta after a long illness of bronchial afflictions. He had recently traveled to visit his sister in law and to seek treatment, but worsened and died Tuesday night with his son Roy at his side. A Confederate veteran, Mason, Odd Fellow and Red Man, he was born in Jackson County in 1841 and served four years in the 16th Georgia Regiment.

Atlanta John F. Finch Mr. Finch Roy Finch Mt. Vernon Lodge Jackson County Confederacy 16Th Georgia

Bacon Returns at an Early Date

Macon Georgia October 18 A letter from Senator Bacon to Secretary Hicks states he sailed from Italy and will arrive in Macon around October 30 He reports marked health improvement A German optician long known locally opens an office at Athens Drug and Seed Co store corner College Avenue and Clayton Street Athens Georgia offering eyeglasses and eye care for a short stay.

Macon Bacon Hicks Italy Athens Drug and Seed Co College Avenue Clayton Street Athens

Brutal assassination of Thomas Elder shocks Morgan county

Thomas Elder aged 23, cousin to A. G. and G. P. Elder, was killed at his store in Morgan county by a dozen masked assailants. He wounded one attacker before all fled. Seven suspects captured, others pursued. Dying statement identified assailants. Funeral held at his father's home in Oconee county.

Thomas Elder Messrs A. G G. P. Elder Morgan County Mr. Elder Mitcham Elder Pasl Madison G. W. Elder Oconee County Antioch Burying Ground

City crews work on Barberville hill and Jackson street grade

The Barberville road hill is being cut by the city street force to improve grade and convenience near Mr. E. B. Price. After completion, grading on Jackson street between Broad and Baldwin will begin. Travelers are urged to carry Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy in hand luggage for safety. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.

Barberville Road E. 8. Price Jackson Street Broad and Baldwin H. R.palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Georgia Team Displays Grit in Big Campus Football Fight

The Georgia squad shows bulldog determination in practice with improved interference work. Management seeks strong gate receipts to fund the game against Clemson on Saturday at four o'clock. Sixteen sidelined boxes for four, four dollars each. General admission fifty cents. Season tickets for three games priced at $1.25 available at Skalowski's.

Clemuon le of Athens University Skalowski

Colored People Hold Fair In Clarke County

The colored people of Clarke county and nearby areas plan a four day fair at the city fair grounds starting October 24. Burton Binyon Dock Hill and Will Williams lead the management promising a strong show for admission. The event emphasizes agriculture and aims to surpass previous efforts by local colored residents, with numerous tent shows and notable racing features expected to attract a large crowd.

Clarke County Burton Binyon Dock Hill Will Williams

Dr King's New Discovery Earns Casey Man Cures Coughs

J. H. Simmons of Casey Indiana claims a terrible cough kept him awake until he used Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds which he says cured him. The ad notes relief for throat and lung diseases and prevention of grip and pneumonia with guarantees and trial bottles at local druggists.

J. H. Simmons Casey Dr. King H. BR. Palmer & Sona W. J.smith & Bro Boeing

Georgia Should Elect James M. Smith Governor Says Daily Mail

The Daily Mail of Anderson South Dakota strongly endorses Hon James M Smith as Georgia s next governor praising his humble beginnings and rise to wealth in farming railroads mills and fertilizer factories They hail him as straight honest and capable noting his record and achievements would win popular support and predicting interest in his candidacy across states

James M. Smith Col. Smith Georgia Daily Mail Anderson D. C Almetto Col Smith

Crowded Dormitories At State Normal School Prompt Action

The State Normal School dormitories are overcrowded forcing many female students to seek lodging in the city. Some walk over a mile daily to attend classes despite education opportunities. A new dormitory is deemed essential to accommodate hundreds of girls quickly.

State Normal School Normal School

Directors of Northeast Georgia Fair Plan 1906 Show

The Northeast Georgia Fair Association directors closed the 1905 fair praising its success despite opening day rain. Exhibits, agriculture and livestock impressed, merchants and business men showcased effort, and plans were set for a bigger 1906 fair in Athens with city support deemed essential for success.

Northeast Georgia Fair Association Athena

Awful Cough Cured By Common Remedy

A Brubaker Iowa mother says her two year old recovered from a pneumonia related cough after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The bottle stopped the coughing and helped her grow stout. The remedy is sold by H. R. Palmer & Son and W. J. Smith & Bros.

Mr Joe Wolf Seeks Receiver Arrangements for Debts

Mr Joe Wolf, placed in the hands of a receiver on Tuesday, is making preparations to adjust matters and continue business. The liabilities are about fifteen thousand dollars while assets total about thirteen thousand. Wolf has many friends in the city who sympathize with his business embarrassment and hope he can satisfy creditors and resume operations.

Joe Wolf Mr. Wolf

Mrs Henrietta A. Marsh Credits Peruna Remedy

Mrs Henrietta A Marsh of Los Angeles writes that after seven weeks with la grippe she found relief from Peruna. She reports rapid improvement within three weeks and commitment to using the remedy again. A letter dated August 31, 1904, notes Peru na's efficacy is widely trusted and she traveled through Kentucky and Tennessee three years prior witnessing its benefits.

Mra Henrietta A Marsh 6Th St Los Angeles Cal Woman's Benevolent Ass'n

South May Pay Duty on Tarkets

In Atlanta on Oct 18 a plan emerges to have the southern public fund the $60,000 tariff on imports attributed to Miss Alice Roosevelt. A prominent southern manufacturer promotes a subscription drive amid President Roosevelt’s southern tour. Supporters view it as a gesture of thanks for his stance on the far east trinkets.

Atlanta United States Alice Roosevelt South Roosevelt America Far East

Athens electric railway near completion steam plant

The Athens Electric Railway Company nears completion of a large new steam plant near the Boulevard. Also an advertisement offers Guaranteed Care for Piles with a remedy promising relief after the first application.

Athens Electric Railway Company Middle River Paris Fight iMedicine Co

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