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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
5
The August alcohol sale report lists prescriptions filled by physicians and by druggists, noting a decline from prior months. Names of physicians and druggists appear with counts, indicating reduced activity across providers in August.
The notes cover Dreyfus of Pittsburg’s bid to buy Dan McGann and Houston Nationals, Cubs regaining ground, Highlanders improving after Frank Laoo’s return, Joe Kelley ahead with promising youngsters in Boston, open switch at tents for Philadelphia rivals, Nationals Commission battling cover ups, Mathewson’s Nationals pitching well, divorce suits of Sparks and McQuillan in Philadelphia, Browns' weak lineup until Detroit players return, and various player movements across clubs including Kroh, Collins, Shay, Shannon, Knight, and Hall.
In Atlanta on Monday afternoon the Georgia House unanimously adopted a resolution praising Representative John N Holder of Jefferson for integrity amid recent attacks over convict lease connections. Holder denied ties to Colonel James M Smith and other insinuations, recalling letters and telegrams from Governor Smith and others, and expressing gratitude amid the audience’s applause.
W. B. Spence a Georgia Grocery employee in Columbus Aug 31 cut his throat from ear to ear with a razor in his back yard after learning a possible operation might save his life. He was found by his wife and rushed to City Hospital where five doctors tended his wounds. His condition improved slightly by nightfall.
Washington reports 28 850 mills produced over 40 billion feet of lumber in 1907, a national peak with gains driven by more mills reporting. South leads in activity with yellow pine at 33 percent of output while Lake States and Northwest fall from 1906 levels. Washington’s 1907 cut declines from 1906 due to car shortages and freight-rate pressures. Oregon rises slightly as two states combined outpace all others. Per capita consumption rises from 250 feet in 1850 to 480 feet in 1907, reflecting growing industrial demand for wood.
A white woman named Martha Newburn of Wingate, Mississippi, was killed by a throat-cutting wound near Mobile, Alabama, around noon yesterday. About $100 hidden in her stocking was taken by Mike Mags, a fisherman from the same party, who is accused by relatives of the crime. Relatives arrived in Mobile with details. the killer allegedly wiped his hands on the apron before escaping.
In New York on August 31 Norman E. Mack, chair of the Democratic National Committee, seeks an eastern campaign manager from New York who has not been closely tied to past party factions. He aims for a capable organizer to unite factions and guide the live, high-stakes campaign, with Senator Culberson advising and daily high-level talks ongoing. The search spans national and local party leaders as Mack weighs candidates while noting potential shifts with Murphy of Tammany Hall and Senator McCarren.
New York August 31 Mrs Julia Kuttner Earle is in seclusion at Ferdinand Penny Earle’s country home in Semmering Monroe seeking separation on cruelty grounds. Her brother Alfred says she refuses reconciliation and will stay hidden until divorce is granted. Ferdinand P Earle faces assault charges and is free on $1000 bail. outcome depends on his future conduct.
Mr John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine reports repeated relief from winter coughs after using Dr Kings New Discovery sold with guarantee at W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons drug stores. A 60c and 1.00 price, trial bottle free.
Augusta Ga Aug 31 Robert FE Belcher a bookkeeper in the Nixon warehouse which burned the night of the freshet is not dead indeed he is alive and well and recounts his frightful river ordeal He helped carry a comrade to safety but was swept away and washed to a porch then to a tree and finally to Calhoun street He hoped to telegraph North Augusta and was not reported dead until Saturday
Columbia S C Aug 31 Despite storm damage to schedules and wires the leading candidates prepare for the September 8 second primary. E D Smith led first primary with 90012 votes and John Garyle Evans second with 27584. Caughman and Cansler draw for railroad commissioner. Finley Butler in eighth district race. Bleber and Ragsdale in sixth district race. Swearing and Mellichamp vie for superintendent of education.
A promotional note claims most appendicitis victims are constipated. It touts QOvino Laxative Fruit Syrup and Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as cures that stimulate the liver and bowels and restore normal action. It warns against substitutes and says the products are sold by all druggists.
A long list details transfers of property and lots among numerous residents and developers. Names include Osborne, McCorkle, Patman, Crane, Brightwell, Mallory, Ross, Shackleford, Lampkin, Bailey, Nevitt Flanigan, McManus, Oding, and others. Properties concern Stickland Street, Broad Street, Rock Spring Street, Boulevard, State Normal School vicinity, Athens Park, Sandy Creek, and Barrow Street with several two lot and 126-100 acre entries. Transfers also reference Lexington Road and Zion Hill areas and include a few estate and receiver actions.
Pittsburg August 31 Mrs Sylva Stokes unable to borrow funds to reach Georgia where her mother lies dead and father dying drinks poison near the penitentiary walls where her husband William Stokes is confined He is serving three years for grand larceny and reacts with frenzy after learning of his wife death bid leaving a distraught scene and neighbors noting the tragedy as one of the saddest cases before local authorities.
An aged advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease and FootBass claiming instant relief for tight shoes, swollen feet, blisters, and calluses. It markets to women, promises a free trial and sample, and references Sanitary CORNPAC and several locations in Kansas City and nearby towns.
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