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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1905

Page

5

Remarkable feat hunting 35 ducks in one shot near Petersburg

Dr. C. A. Warmer and F. M. Shatswell reportedly downed 35 shaliards and canvasbacks at a small lake south of Petersburg in one shot last Friday. The tale recalls a 23 year old lake incident nearby where a lone hunter lost footing in mud and despite danger extricated himself after retrieving eleven ducks from the shore and many more in the ice.

Dr. C. A. Warmer F. M. Shatswell Petersburg Petraburg

Inauguration Honors at Ninola University Urbana Ill

The ceremony for Dr Ed mund Jones James as president included honorary degrees for distinguished men led by Dean Cyril G Hop kins. Dr H C White received the LL D for science and education contributions. A humorous aside about a Skyehye apartment proprietor and judge remarks follows, noting divorces and seasonal affection.

Edmund Jones James University of Ninola Urbana Ill H. C. White the Universalty of Georgia University of Linola

Hold your cotton like grim death warns Southern Cotton Assoc

Harvie Jordan urges farmers and merchants to resist cotton buyers and spins to secure price gains. Do not sell below eleven cents per pound. avoid loans to mills or exports until ready. Georgia quarantine lifted. state open to interstate traffic with cost under three thousand dollars. Rail service to resume with no restrictions.

South Harvie Jordan Presa Southern Cotton Asso Atlanta Georgia H. F. Harris State Board of Health Alabama

Walked Three Thousand Miles Ends With Suicide Attempt

Alfred Drearde, who walked from San Francisco to New York seeking a marriage, leaped from Willamaburg bridge into the East River but was saved by a policeman. He had learned the beloved girl had returned to Italy, was penniless and without friends, and later stayed at Bellevue hospital before release. He remained under examination.

New York Alfred Drearde San Francisco Willamaburg East River Dreardo Italy Bellevue Hospital

Striking European rail workers threaten wider shutdowns

Rail labor unrest grips over half of European Russia with a spreading strike in the Volga region. St. Petersburg faces possible isolation as two remaining lines near collapse and the capital risks losing outside contact before tomorrow. Wounds and antiseptic care notes appear in unrelated medical ad copy mentioning Chamberlain's Point Balm and Pain Balm sold by local firms.

St. Petersburg Russia Volga St. Petu Menton R. Palmer & Sons J Smith Bro

Warner Hill Named Chairman of Railroad Board

Hon Hiram Warner Hill of Greenville Meriwether county was elected chairman of the railroad commissioners at a noon Wednesday meeting by unanimous vote. He succeeds J Pope Brown Hawkinsville whose term expired. Col O B Stevens Dawson Terrell will serve six years with George F Montgomery continuing as secretary and Campbell Wallace as chief clerk. Montgomery and Wallace are praised for long service.

Atlanta Hiram Warner Hill Greenville Meriwether County Board of Railroad Commissioners Joseph M. Brown J. Pope Brown Hawkinsville O. B. Stevens Dawson Terrel County Agriculture Terrell Brown Hill Stevens Hix George F. Montgomery Commission Campbell Wallace Montgomery Railroad Commission Wallace

Mad Cat Bites A Sick Woman In Macon Georgia

Mrs. D. Waller of Macon lies in critical condition after a mad cat angrily entered her room at night and bit her arms. Officer Tom Wilson killed the cat. its head is in Atlanta for hydrophobia testing. Mrs. Waller is married to E. E B. Waller, proprietor of a Southern depot lunch room.

Macon D. Waller

Randolph predicts Panama Canal finish within ten years

I Isham Randolph of the Panama Canal consulting board writes to Zina Carter that the canal could be completed before 1915. He cites speed in preparation, a 24,000 worker need, limited labor due to demand, and criticizes the eight hour day rule as adding costs. He notes abandoned French machinery and calls some reports mere rumor.

Washington Isham Randolph Panama Canal Zina R. Carter Chicago Isthmian Canal Commission Randolph Isthmus Panama Caribbean Pacific

Roosevelt Carriage Event Sees Secret Service Fistfight

In Armingham Alabama on October 25 Secretary Loeb and Secret Service Agent B B McAdams clashed publicly as the president prepared to enter the carriage for a parade. McAdams, unsure of Loeb, pulled him away prompting Loeb to strike and McAdams to retaliate. Friends intervened to restore order and explanations followed.

Armingham Ala Loeb Secret Service B. B. McAdams Roosevelt Paralle McAdams

Cure-All Catarrh Claim Sparks Mythic Reward Promise

Readers learn of Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy. The ad claims a constitutional disease cured internally by affecting blood and mucous surfaces, offering $100 reward for any failing case and inviting testimonials from Toledo firm P J Cheney Co. The garbled text references doctors, druggists, and car enthusiasts in Washington with uncertain final words.

Hall Nature Fm Lst P. J. Cheney & Co Toledo, A

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