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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
7
Atlanta plans five days of swift automobile racing from November 10 to 13 at a new two mile autodrome near Hapeville. A $400000 project with 60 000 spectator capacity includes grandstand and seating for thousands, with famous drivers like Barney Oldfield and Ralph De Palma expected. Organizers anticipate large crowds and temporary lodging needs across the city.
G B Burhans recounts writing four years earlier about being cured of kidney trouble after taking Foley's Kidney Remedy two bottles. He states no symptoms returned in four years and remains cured. Foley's Kidney Remedy is endorsed as a reliable cure and available through all dealers.
Mr C Fred Auslund will soon become a citizen of Athens after selling his Oconee Heights home to A S Rhodes and buying Rhodes residence in Lynwood Park. Rhodes and family will move to Oconee Heights, with Auslund moving his family to Athens.
New York on August 31 announces that after tomorrow no child under sixteen may be labeled a criminal. Offenses that would be crimes for adults will instead be treated as juvenile delinquency with appropriate handling under the new act.
Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock the State Normal School held opening exercises in the auditorium with about five hundred in attendance, over four hundred fifty students. President Branson and staff organized class start plans, and Rev E L Hill led religious services. An amusing moment occurred when Rev Beatty toppled a stage chair while delivering an illustration about the fall of ancient Troy. The event forecast a larger session, with many students housed in private homes around the city. Also promoting Dr King's New Life Pills as a popular remedy for various ailments.
Two colored men, Will and Lonnie Sims, are in the city jail under suspicion after being arrested at the Seaboard depot by Officer Lester. They reportedly jumped from a Seaboard freight train near Cleveland Avenue and suffered bruises. the city physician treated their wounds. Lonnie Sims is suspected in a fatal shooting in Canon, Georgia, on August 28. The case is under police investigation amid a flood of rumors and concerns about fraudulent patent medicines. Queen Wilhelmina's Birthday Celebrated Across Holland The Hague reports all Holland marking the twenty-eighth anniversary of Queen Wilhelmina's birth on April 20 with decorations and royal-palace crowds. Since Princess Juliana was born this year, the Queen's popularity has risen, and the day is celebrated nationwide.
The prison commission changed William H. Mitchell’s sentence from twelve months on the chain gang to twelve months at the Milledgeville state farm due to physicians’ testimony that chain-gang service could kill him. Thomasville citizens urged commuting to a fine or county chain gang near Thomasville. Governor Brown extended respite to September 4 awaiting decision.
Health and Beauty Aid promotes Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy for indigestion stomach and liver trouble and habitual constipation claiming it cleanses the system and is pleasant to take. Advertised to be sold by all dealers.
George Clark a 35 year old rip saw operator at Wil lingham Tift Lumber died after a two inch square wood fragment from the saw struck him and entered his body severing a major artery. He died before a physician arrived as ambulances were en route. Clark had worked at the yard about a month and came from Newport Tennessee. No one was nearby when the accident happened and his body was taken to Greenberg Bond Bloomfield parlors as the coroner was notified.
Past Worshipful Master Palmer of Mount Vernon Lodge will attend the cornerstone laying of the public school building in Bberton. The ceremony draws prominent Masons from across the state, with Palmer participating and accompanied by Mount Vernon Lodge members.
Officer J F Locklin resigns after serving since January 1 on the city police force. He will return to the cotton business, a field he was long connected with here, accepting a lucrative position and leaving many friends who wish him success.
Trial of Walter Price colored for violating city code section 317 prohibiting liquor sales. Star witness Ike Allen testified Price sold whiskey, last incident Sunday afternoon. Mayor fined Price 100 dollars or three months. case ties to broader illicit whisky traffic and city disorder. A witness was arrested leaving court and charged with the same offense. case scheduled to continue today.
The ad warns many misjudge kidney symptoms and urges taking Foley's Kidney Pills to stop vitality drain. It claims to cure backache rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble and remove pain weakness and urinary trouble. All Dealers.
McDonough Georgia August 31 Mrs C L Criddle living near Luella in southern Henry County died from pellagra a disease caused by meat from damaged corn. County physicians report seven or eight cases including white and Black residents, all presenting violently.
The Southern railroad denies federal jurisdiction and all government charges after the U S government sued in federal court at Toccoa for alleged violations of safety appliance laws and neglect. Col John Q Strickland represents the line.
The High Shoals mill roof replacement began yesterday and will be pushed rapidly. The blown roof had landed in the superintendent’s front yard, prompting swift action to avoid further damage.
The State Normal School has opened most auspiciously and indications point to this session being the most successful in the history of the institution.
Atlanta patrons of the Atlanta Northern Railway petition the railroad commission to cut interurban fare to 20 cents single ride and five dollars for monthly passes, and to require equal services with steam railways. They urge lower costs justify one cent per mile while maintaining provisions such as drinking water and separate facilities. the case hinges on regulatory parity and operating costs.
Railways in cities haul persons as far as ten to fifteen miles for a charge of five cents. The commission must decide on an interesting problem with future interurban fines in the state. Judge George F. Gober represents the petitioners. The case is expected to be hard fought.
Yesterday afternoon through attorney Col A C Brown of Jeffery son Thomas Farmer Center and the Cooper-Farmer Company filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy alleging insolvency and inability to meet debts. Clerk Cornett filed the papers and a hearing will be held at a later date.
Jim Gaines a negro man from Ek bert county was tried by United States Commissioner Cornetty yesterday on the charge of distilling whiskey unlawfully. He was represented by Col. Max Michael of this city. The court required a bond of 200 dollars for his appearance at the next session of the federal court. The bond was given and Gaines was released.
The laying of the Belgian block on Jackson street is progressing rapidly and will be completed in a few days. North Jackson street will then be one of the best streets in the city.
Henry Moore, a colored man, was arrested yesterday in this city on a warrant from Oglethorpe county charging him with a misdemeanor. He will be turned over to county authorities today as veterans prepare for a reunion later this month following a barbecue held in August. Comp Comer, you are all welcome. Athens will be glad to hear from you.
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