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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1906

Page

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Peruna Credited With Restoring Health After Illness

Alfred Pleau of Quebec City testifies that a severe chest and general debility, including nightly nasal catarrh, improved after using Peruna. He reports relief and urges others to try the remedy, offering mail order purchase through The Peruna Drug Mfg Co in Columbus, Ohio.

Alfred Pleau St. John Street Quebec City Can Peruna Mfg Columbus Ohio and & Express

Bell Telephone manager in Swainsboro disappears

Swainsboro Ga Sept 27 E F Jones manager of the Bell Telephone here has disappeared and cannot be located His accounts are in bad shape with a shortage likely around 1000 dollars He left last week saying he would go to Savannah on business and has not been heard from since A traveling auditor has been sent to check the accounts.

Swainsboro, Ga E. F. Jones Bell Telephone System Savannah

Mamie White narrowly escapes fall from third story window

In Macon Georgia on September 27 Mamie White a 13 year old mill worker at Bible Cotton Mill No 2 fell from a third story window after leaning out for air. She landed feet first fractured an ankle and was treated at the city hospital. The incident shocked the local cotton mill community. The Georgia militia aided Atlanta in recent events and the state will incur about seven million dollars for war expenses.

Macon Mamie Whitehead Bible Cotton Milla No. 2 Georgia Atlanta Atelanta

Fined heavily by the Athens court in race case

In city court Judge Howell Cobb fined Cliff Clemons two hundred and fifty dollars plus costs or twelve months in Clarke county jail after Clemons, a Black man, was found guilty of carrying concealed weapons and inciting riot near Clayton street. The judge cited evidence from Bondurant, Fleming-Dearing, and Talmage stores and lauded Mayor W F Dorsey for fair treatment of whites and Blacks.

Howell Cobb Cliff Clemons Athens Cliff Bondurant Company Fleming-Dearing Hardware Co Talmage Hardware Company Clayton Street Atlanta George C. Thomas Col. H. C Tuck Cobb Dorsey W. H. Smith E. P. Fears Clarke County Athena Hfa W. F. Dorsey Joe Reed Broad Street Georgia South

Name for new hotel drives Banner contest and fund drive

The Banner invites name suggestions for a new hotel with a five dollar gold premium. Entries should be mailed with the envelope marked Name for new hotel, as the contest closes on October tenth. The article also discusses local court cases involving a black defendant and mob rule critiques by Judge Cobb, plus a note promoting Kodol for Dyspepsia sold by Orr Drug Co.

Great Preparations for Athens Fair

The Athens Fair Association has organized and will hold a big fair in Athens from October 23 to 26. E P Fears is president and J H Booth treasurer. Extensive advertising will announce one of the citys best fairs with a racing feature for horses in surrounding counties and purses offered. A large midway will operate day and night with free attractions. The event aims to boost local business and requires support from merchants and residents to make it a success.

Athens Fair Association E. P. Fears J. H. Booth Countris Athens

Judge Brand Praised For Bureaucratic Prowess In Georgia

A Gwinnett Journal note extols Judge C H Brand for remarkable efficiency noting he handles more business quickly. It contrasts Brand’s concise margin note on torn paper with another judge’s long dictated letter, praising Brand’s decisive, precise approach and quick results.

Judge Brand Gwinnett Journal

Expert Arrives From Washington Aids Georgia colleges

Atlanta Sept 27 W G Smith of the United States department of agriculture arrived here and met Governor Terrel. He is one of two experts to assist Georgia in locating and establishing district agriculture colleges under the new act. Smith, a soil expert, will inspect land tracts offered for the schools and help select sites. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve ad included.

Atlanta W. G. Smith United States Department of Agriculture Terrel

Dr W A Carlton Elected Director

Yesterday afternoon Dr William A Carlton was elected as a director in the Georgia National Bank to succeed the late Joseph H Fleming. Carlton is a prominent Athens citizen and a respected figure in finance, expected to be a valuable addition to the Georgian National Bank board.

William A. Carlton Georgia National Bank Joseph H. Fleming Carlton Athens Georgian National Bank

Prof Smith to Lecture for Lawrenceville High Lab Fund

Prof Euler B Smith of the State Normal School will lecture in Lawrenceville this evening to aid the fund for equipment of the Lawrenceville High School physical laboratory. The topic is How do you do and the audience is expected to be charmed.

Euler B. Smith State Normal School Lawrenceville Lawrenceville High School Smith

Frauds and Woodpecker Eggs Warn At Talmage Hardware

A letter to W H Morton warns of ruse where half meal and half sawdust fooled buyers and a paint mix up costs double. The note cites 20 gallons paid for 10 and 20 days wages paid for 10, plus a poor job. Kennedy's Laxative is promoted and Orr Drug Co sells it. Banner Leads is mentioned for printing services.

Orr Drug Co

Bondurant Hardware Co Denies Selling to Negroes

A rumor claimed Bondurant Hardware sold firearms and ammunition to Black customers. The Banner reports firm officials and Mayor W. P. Dorsey denied any sales to Negroes, stating there is no foundation to the rumor and officials coordinated with dealers to prevent unrest. The mayor praised Bondurant for cooperation and for keeping the city orderly.

Bondurant Hardware& Co Atlanta Bons Durant Hardware Co Taeadayees & Representative J. Bondurant Bondurant Pr Dorsey the Aly Germaimeg McKie

Prowling Proved as Harris Fined in Athens Court

Steve Harris colored faced a fifty dollar fine plus costs or 100 days on streets after pleading guilty to prowling around homes near Thomas street and Hancock avenue. Police nabbed him after a late night sighting. he claimed he waited for his brother, a claim rejected by evidence. If fine remains unpaid, he will work with a pick and shovel for 100 days.

Steve Harris Athens Dorsey Harris Thomas Street Hancock Avenue Sage

Y M C A Reception At University Of Georgia

A reception hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the University of Georgia Y M C A opens college activities tonight. Chancellor Barrow gives the welcome, with piano solos, readings, songs, and a senior night class exhibition. The program ends with refreshments and a basketball display, 8 30 p m, faculty from Lucy Cobb assisting musically.

University’ of Georgia David C. Barrow Ole Gey Martin Clare D. Heidler University of Gave Lucy Cobb Barrow Y. M. O A. Aid Working Boy Club Ladies' Auxiliary

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Pe-Au-Wa Iilfre Leau Tiis BRL Thomas Clemmons C. H. Brand Brand Caer Washington DeWitt W. A. Carlton The Prof. Smith W. H. Morton Athens, Ga Devoe & CO P Talmage Hardware Co Kennedy Henry Bondurant Hardware CO Pers Sam Kendall Phillipsburg Kan Sian Ywoseait Abn Bolls Sores Uae W. J. Smith & Bro H.R. Palmer Young Men's Christian Association Kate Hodgson Callie Hull
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