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THE GAINESVILLE NEWS, WEDNESDAY MAY 27, 1903.
£be Gainesville Dews,
INDUSTRIAL
Official Organ Oity of Gainesville
Gainesville, Ga., May 27,1903.
WILEY TANNER’S DEATH,
Under Mysterious Circumstances, Stirs
- (ip Clincbem District.
Drank Buttermilk at Dinner Saturday,
Declares He is Poisoned and Dies
in Forty-five Minutes—Coroner
Fails to Find Cause of
Death—Mystery Sur
rounds Affair.
Wiley F. Tanner, son of Mr. John
W. Tanner, died under peculiar cir
cumstances at Chestnut Mountain,
Clinchem district, last Saturday about
noon. He came iD from his work and
sat down to eat dinner. While eating
he took two or three swallows of but
ter milk from a glass set, before him
and, turning to his wife, remarked that
something was wrong with the milk
and asked her to taste it. She did so
and, finding it was not right, spit
it out.
Tanner got up and poured
in the slop bucket. In a few moments
he complained of being sick, and de
clared to his wife that he had been
poisoned. He started toward the
house of his uncle, Henry Tanner, a
short distance away, and would have
fallen to the ground, but his uncle ran
to him and caught him. Wiley told
his uncle he had been poisoned, and
said be was going to die. “Pray for
me,” cried Wiley, as he began writhing
in agony. In forty-five minutes the
pallor of death came over his features
and life was extinct.
Owing to the suspicious circumstan
ces surrounding Tanner’s death. Cor
oner Dorsey was requested to hold an
inquest. Accordingly, he went to Tan
ner’s home Sunday morning and, sum
moning a jury, began investigations.
Many witnesses were sworn, including
Mrs. Tanner, wife of the young man
who died, John Tanner, his father, and
various other witnesses. It was shown
that a hog and a dog which drank the
milk poured into the slops, died in a
few moments after drinking of it. Mrs
Tanner testified to sending ten cents
by mail to M. C. Brown, a Gainesville
druggist, and receiving the value of it
in strychnine by mail which, she testi
fied, was purchased to kill a dog.
Other testimony, none of which threw
any more light on the sad ending of
young Tanner, was brought out, after
which it was decided to cut out a part
of Tanner’s stomach and bring it to
Gainesville to have analyzed.
Accordingly, Drs. E. P. Ham, K. A.
Smith, T. C. Gower of Gainesville,
Allen o* Hoschton, and Kennedy of
Bellmont, analyzed Tanner’s stomach
at Coroner Dorsey’s office Monday.
Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock, the in
quest was resumed at Tanner’s home.
Dr. K. A. Smith, one of the physicians
making the analysis, testified that
they found no evidence of strychinne
in Tanner’s stomach. A number of
other witnesses were sworn, but no
new evidence was brought out. Tn
answer to questions, Mrs. Tanner tes
tified that immediately after the death
of her husband, while surrounded by a
large crowd, she was asked by her hus
band’s father many questions, one of
which was if she killed her husband,
another if she loved her husband, and
it was in answer to the last she said
“Yes,” which had been interpreted to
mean that she had confessed, when
ahe had done nothing of the kind.
The investigation was gone into as
thoroughly as possible, and the jury
returned a verdict to the effect that
Tanner came to his death in a manner
unknown to the jury, and they recom
mended that his stomach, kidneys and
bladder be taken to the state chemist
and be analyzed by him.
Tanner’s remains were interred at the
Baptist graveyard at Chestnut Moun
tain Sunday afternoon, the funeral be
ing conducted by Rev. D. S. McCurry.
Fully 1,000 people were present and the
mysterious death of young Tanner has
stirred up the lower part of the county
life was very happy, and it has not
been shown that there had ever been a
cross word between them. Only one
week before the young man’s untimely
death, the couple moved to themselves
and had started out life under what
seemed happy circumstances.
Mrs. Tanner, wife of the young man
who died, was kept under guard from
Sunday afternoon until after the coro
ner’s inquest yesterday, when she was
released, it not being deemed necessary
by Coroner Dorsey to keep her in cus
tody longer.
Jonn Tanner, father of Wiley Tan
ner, has decided to have another analy
sis of his son’s stomach made, and also
to have the pitcher from which the
milk was poured and the glass from
which his son drank the milk analyzed
to ascertain whether or not there was
any evidence of strychinne in either.
The body will not be exhumed, as it is
not thought that any additional light
would be thrown on the affair thereby.
The physicians who made the first
analysis will tomorrow make a second
analysis.
GAINESVILLE COTTON MILLS.
The protracted meeting conducted
by Revs. Hawkins and Grindle in the
large tent spread in the piney woods
on factory hill is, so far, a success.
The gospel is being proclaimed in an
intelligent and forcible way. The at
tendance is large especially at night
services. Many have given their names
the milk > to the church, and many more have
1 come forward asking the prayers of
God’s people. May the good work go
on.
Miss Minnie Loudermilk, who has
been confined to her bed by sickness,
is slowly recovering.
Miss Vadia Sorrels who was so sud
denly taken ill a few days since, is
somewhat improved, ’though unable to
be out. Both of the above are under
the care of Dr. Pa rsons.
Grady, a son of J. H. Chambers, of
16 Dean street, who for about four
years, has been a bad cripple, resulting
of a nail being run in the foot, and
who has been declared incurable, has
been under the treatment of Dr. Coger
for one month and the marked im
provement is a wonder to all who are
familiar with the case.
Mr. J. P., a son of Rev. W. J. West,
of 23 Dean street, took a wild goose
chase a few days since and was soon
united in marriage to a Miss Lindley.
They are expected to return soon, and
while the groom will travel East, it
is claimed the fair bride has gone
West. Peace be still. Joy go with
them. May they long live happily to
gether.
New $11,000 Stock!
“THE SUNSHINE STORE.”
Great Bargains!
• •
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Cut Prices!
AT
The Gainesville Shoe and Clothing Co,
MAIN STREET NEXT TO MITCHELL’S MARKET.
The Only Exclusive Shoe, Hat and Clothing Store in North?
Georgia. ast
We have just opened a new stock direct from the factories, bought cheap for cash Shoes H-*
Clothing and Underwear for Gentlemen, Ladies, Boys, Misses and Children—all ready-made »
are sellinar same at what the material in them is worth
o
cheaper than anybody.
We
Children’s Shoes at 15c, 25c and 50c per pair.
Misses* Shoes and Oxfords at 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c
and $1 per pair.
Boys* Shoes at 75c, $1, $1.25 and $1.50.
Ladies’ Shoes and Oxfords at 40c, 50c ft*
$1 and $1 50. ’ '
Men’s Shoes and Oxfords at 75c, $1
$2 and $2.50.
pair.
2,500 pairs Gainesville home-made warranted shoes, ail styles and prices, $\ in
The best shoes on earth and no mistake. Elegant styles.
NEW CLOTHING.
Cheap and Cheaper.
as nothing else has done in years.
Wiley Tanner was married on the
22d day of March to Miss Onie Duncan
daughter of Mr. I. Frank Duncan, one
of Hall county’s most respected citi
zens. So far as known, their married
Two New Open Motor Gars.
The electric railway company
has ordered two new open motor
cars for use on the line daring the
summer months. These cars are
expected to reach the city soon,
when they will at once be installed
into service. New trucks for the
open trailers, which have beeu at
the Southern depot for sometime,
have been ordered, and these
trailers will be pressed into ser
vice when the line is finished to
tne river. The company is pre
paring to haul big crowds during
the heated term.
Boys’ ready-made Suits 75c, $1 to $3 suit.
Men’s ready-made nobby Suits at $2.50 to $12.50
suit.
Ladies’ ready-made Suits at $75c to $10 suit.
Ladies’ Dress Skirts at 75c to $10 skirt.
Gents’ and Ladies’ Summer Underwear at 50c to
$1.50 suit.
Boys* and Men’s Hats and Caps 10c to $3 each.
Ladies’ new style Trimmed Hats at 50c to $2.50,
worth doable.
Gent’s and Ladies* Gloves and Hosiery, new fancy
styles, at 5c to 50c pair.
Big lot Umbrellas and Parasols 15c to $3 each.
$1,000 worth of Drummer’s Sample Shoes, Hats, Clothing, Underwear, Notions, etc., at 33^ off.
FREE ! FREE ! With every purchase we give a coupon which entitles the holder to handsome
present, and t.o purchases to the amount of $1 and upwards we give two to ten chances to draw free
two Swiss Music Boxes, worth $15 and $30 each.
Come to see us, examine our goods, give ns a chance to do you good. No charge and no trouble
to show goods.
L. H. JOHNSON, Manager.
DIAMOND POINTS.
Sinking at Harmony.
Prof. Arthur Henry ot Mays-
ville and Prof. J. L. Crow of
Gainesville, will conduct an all
day singing at Harmony church,
in Tadmore district, next Sunday.
The public is cordially invited to
attend. The occasion promises to
be a very enjoyable one to all who
go* __
Cheap Furniture.
Mr. B. Z. Holmes advertises in The
News today that he intends to sell fur
niture cheaper than any house in Geor
gia. The people of Gainesville and
surrounding country know what that
means—rare bargains and first-class
furniture. Read his ad. on another
page and see what he has to offer in
the furniture line.
Bought Martin Home.
Cinciolo Bros, this morning pur
chased for $6000, the handsome brick
two-story residence of Mrs. John H.
Martin on East Spring street, fronting
Eyans* stables. The deal was made
through Grigg Bros. Messrs. Cinciolo
will move in it as soon as they can gel
possession.
Beady for all Comers.
When the street car line is completed
to the river and the basebell grounds are
fixed up, the Gainesville baseball team
state that they will be willing to meet
any amateur team in Northeast Geor
gia. The boys are practicing regularly
and are getting in splendid form.
A Game of Kicks.
The Gainesville aggregation of base
ball players went to Demorest on Satur
day and engaged in a game of ball with
the team that does business on the dia
mond in the shadow of the Bine Ridge.
At the end of the seventh inning the
score stood 13 and 13, in favor of the
umpire. There was kicking and wrang
ling galore, but the umpire umpired
for Demorest throughout the game of
kicks.
Gainesville vs. Hoschton.
On Monday afternoon the Gainesville
team crossed bats with the Hoschton
team at Hoschton. Both teams played
a good clean game of ball, bat the
Gainesville team put up the best game
of ball and won out by a margin of
three runs, the score being 8 and 5, the
big end coming Gainesville’s way.
Gainesville rapped the ball for twelve
hits, while Hoschton secured seven.
Twitty pitched a good game for the
Gainesville boys, Allen holding him in
great style.
Ptotice.
On and after June 1, 1903, we, the
undersigned barbers, have agreed to
close our shops promptly at 8:30 p. m.
except Saturday night. No work will
be dqne after that hour. Patrons
please take notice.
Lee Parnell
Lathem Brothers
Wallace Brothers
C. D. Hudson. .
Alpaca coats,
Sicilian coats,
Drab De Ta coats,
Serge coats, single and double-breasted,
White duck coats,
Cotton coats,
Boy’s coats,
Minister’s coats,
Crash pants,
White duck pants,
Boy’s wash pants
TO BE FOUND AT
WATERMAN,
BURNETT
& CO’S.,
Exclusive
Clothiers.
Square dealing,
first-class furniture.
prices,
let live
Nuif ced.
B. Z. Holmes,
FOR SALE.
Tfie Queen City Plan
ing Mill Plant, Lumber
and material. Bargain,
Easy terms.
Jno. A. Smith.
ELASTIC seam drawers, the best
and all sizes at
Waterman, Burnett & Co’s.
Take advantage of
Campbell’s cat price sale
of China.
Arabian Stock Powder ‘® pr ^ ir
the appetite and makeS tQr m ileh
smooth and glossy. Try 1 ity of
cows. It will increase of^ at *
milk and improve the q ua
ter. M c. Bbo**
with
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