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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1906

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Woman credits Peruna treatment for life change

Mrs O D Robinson of Brooklyn New York recounts how Peruna markedly improved her health after two years of physician care. She reports relief from swollen limbs bloating breath and joint pain and credits Dr Hartman and his treatment with prolonging her life enabling work again. She invites readers to obtain Peruna via the Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio with prepaid express.

Rawara O. D Hartman Peruna Peruna Drug Mfg. Co Columbus Ohio Express

Death of Emma Edwards on Lumpkin Street

Emma Edwards a Black woman died suddenly last night around nine thirty on Lumpkin street near the Southern depot. The cause is believed heart trouble and an inquest will be held by Coroner Weatherly. The death stirred excitement among local Black residents and onlookers.

Lumpkin Street Southern Depot Emma Edwards Weatherly

Jim Johnson Held in Connection With Fathers Death

Moultrie Ga Sept 12 Jim Johnson 21 is jailed in a suspected patricide case centering on the death of his father John A Johnson last week. Sheriff Campbell reports circumstantial evidence pointing to the young man, including a gun found in a creek and a nearby visit to hide it. Local authorities continue the investigation amid the tense town atmosphere.

Moultrie Jim Johnson John A. Johnson Johnson Campbell

Banner Corrects Arrest Mistaken Identity in Horse Theft Case

The Banner notes a reporting error naming Henry Poss as arrested on a horse theft warrant. It was Henry Smith who was arrested. Poss was a witness and not charged. Smith’s trial began yesterday but custody of some witnesses delayed completion, with proceedings continuing today.

Henry Smith Henry Poss Sherman Hayke Poss

Feigned Insanity to Avoid Trial Revealed

A Georgia man Will Harris pretended insanity to dodge trial in Sandy Creek district. Arrested for disturbing the peace, Harris deceived the court into a lunacy writ. Sent to Milledgeville for evaluation, doctors found him sane. Bailiff Hill is to return him for trial as authorities pursue justice.

Will Harris Sandy Creek Harris Tha Harris

Robinsons Circus to Visit Athens on October tenth

John Robinsons circus will appear in this city on October tenth, a show welcomed by all ages. The elder Robinson remains alive, but his sons run the operation maintaining the high standard. Other circuses may visit Athens that season, giving families more chances to see animals. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is touted as a remedy for injuries, including piles, sold by Orr Drug Co.

John Robinson Robinson Athens DeWitt Orr Drug Co

Court Session Postponed Indefinitely for Carnesville Building

Franklin Superior Court session postponed indefinitely by Judge Brand due to incomplete courthouse construction at Carnesville. Once the new building is ready, court will convene and interested parties will be notified of the session date.

Franklin Superior Court Brand Carnesville

Tragic Ringgold Wreck Kills Seven Train Men

Seven railroad workers died in a head on collision near Ringgold Georgia as two Western and Atlantic freight trains failed to stop at the Ringgold switch Engineer Clements misread orders and ran past the switch causing a fiery crash near Ringgold The dead include engineers Fisher and Clements conductor Whitehead and Brakemen Kennerman Slaughter and an extra fireman with several others injured by the wreckage

Atlanta Western Atlantic Ringgold Clements C. W. Fisher Simpson Street C. H. Clements Markham Street Whitehead Fisher Kennerman Slaughter W. D. Adams Homer Robertson Luckle Street Clement

Georgia Democrats Fix October 3 Voting For Court Of Appeals

In Atlanta the state democratic executive committee set October 3 as election day for judges of the new court of appeals. Separate ballot boxes will be used, with the same managers and clerks. Plurality will decide elections, not majority. Candidates must file campaign spending statements. names will not appear on ballots without this.

Atlanta Democratic Piedmont Court of Appeals

Six Cents Triggers Fatal Assault in New Jersey

Patterson New Jersey September 12 A husband allegedly killed his wife after she spent six cents on household necessities without his approval. The 10 year old son says Leonard Leonard felled her with an axhandle and kicked her as she lay. He was arrested while entering a neighborhood saloon.

Leonard

Judge Arrested for Distilling in Macon County

Macon Ga Sept 12 Judge John Smith long time justice of the peace ten miles from Reynolds Macon county was arraigned before U S Commissioner L M Erwin and held on bond for operating an illicit distillery. Deputy Marshall Frank Riley seized a distillery near the judge s home noting the direct path and proximity would fix responsibility for making mountain dew.

Macon John Smith Reynolda Macon County United States L. M. Erwin Marshall Frank Riley

Devoe Paint Cost Difference Promotes Better Value

A letter from C P Hanger of Staunton Va compares two newly painted houses, one with pure paint the other with Devoe. Devoe claims lower cost for paint and labor, arguing buyers pay twice as much elsewhere. P Talmage Hardware Co endorses Devoe products amid a bid for a local hotel project.

C P Hanger Staunton Devoe

Splendid Clarke County Building and Loan Meeting

The Clarke County Building and Loan Association held a meeting yesterday afternoon and declared a splendid dividend to be paid in the next few days. Under President Myer Stern and Secretary Treasurer J. D. Mell the institution has shown remarkable prosperity. Old officers and directors were re elected. Directors include J. J. C. McMahan, Chas. Stern, J. N. Webb, H. A. Lowrance and Cobb Lampkin.

Clarke County Building and Loan Association Myer Stern J. D. Mell Mesars J. J. C. McMahan Chas. Stern J. N. Webb H. A. Lowrance Cobb Lampkin

Angel Winner of Governorship in Columbia Primary

The second democratic primary in Columbia, D C, resulted in Martin F Ansel defeating Richard Irvine Manning for governor with 38178 votes to 27904. Early totals show about 66000 counted and an expected turnout near 80 percent. J Fraser Lyon won attorney general with 384056 votes against J W Ragsdale. J M Sullivan captured the railroad commission seat over incumbent J H Wharton. Ansel and Lyon oppose the dispensary, a setback for the institution and Senator Tillman. final fate hinges on the next legislature.

Columbia D. C Martin F. Ansel Richard Irvine Manning Ansel Manning J. Fraser Lyon J. W. Ragsdale J. M. Sullivan Railroad Commission J. H. Wharton Lyon Tillman

Will Stinson Flayed by Vigilantes in Briffin Ga

In Briffin Georgia a mob of armed men captured Will Stinson after a reported intrusion into Miss Annie Maddox’s room early Sunday. He was taken to his home and subjected to 25 lashes with a rawhide before being ordered to leave the area. Maddox, awakened by a noise, grappled with the intruder but could not identify him in the darkness.

Briffin Will Stinson Annie Maddox Stinson

Bryan to Support Government Supervision of Railroads

In St Louis on September 12 Bryan told twenty thousand listeners that he favors government supervision of railroads as the first step. He warned that if supervision fails, more radical measures would be considered, reflecting a reply to Southern sentiment.

St. Louis, Mo Great Bryan

Market News on Liverpool Cotton and Grain Prices

Liverpool cotton prices show 551 with 7,000 saley totals and 2,000 receipts while American picks reach 1,600. Barley at 980 and Athens spots 1-8 bases Mid. Port receipts estimated at 20,000 with New Orleans 9,500 and Houston 8 to 10,000 tomorrow. Market sentiment shifts toward higher prices as buyers persist, farmers weigh in, and old commitments influence spot troubles. prose aside, note mentions of Kodol for Dyspepsia and a localArnoldsville dealer.

Liverpool Athens New Orleans Houston

Athens Sees Comeback With Carnival Plans And Theatre Boost

A Athens citizen urges a fall carnival or free street attractions to draw crowds and boost merchants. The Banner notes rising business, a new Colonial Theatre season under Gortatowsky, and praise for Mayor Dorsey’s Monday labor crackdown as labor woes ease.

Gortatowsky The Colonial Athens New Theatre

Negro preacher fined double in mayor court for drunkenness

Yesterday in Mayor Dorsey court David Brown a negro preacher was fined ten dollars for drunkenness after a remark about double rates for preachers. White man Dick Stephens paid seven dollars ninety cents for disorderly conduct while Sherman Hawks Fred Royal and Cleveland Wood each faced ten dollar penalties for disorderly conduct.

Dorsey David Brown Dave Dick Stephens Sherman Hawks Fred Royal Cleveland Wood

Also Mentioned on This Page

O. D, Robinson America Sisal N Saan Sel Elalilias Kennedy Milledgeville Hill Milledgevile Anklin Ringgold, Ga T. Y. Whitehead Central Avenue W. B. Skelton Barrow J. W. Kennerman Marietta Street W. M. Slaughter West Alexander Street Walter Smith Lan Caster Fish Smith McColtm Chattanooga Ringfield Leu O H. H. Linton Yours Truly Devoe & CO P Talmage Hardware Co Arvenlang Angel South Carolina Augusta Bryan Mr. Bryan Orr [Drug Co W. M.,hayes Arnoldsville Ace New York Atagdy Mayor Dorsey Ion
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