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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1903

Page

3

Mozley's Lemon Elixir cures many ailments

An advertisement promotes Mozley's Lemon Elixir made from lime juice and vegetable tonics. It claims to aid biliousness, constipation, indigestion, headaches, heart irregularities, sleeplessness, appetite loss, fevers, malaria, and nervous debility. Includes a testimonial from attorney J H Mennich praising its effects in Washington, D C.

D. H. Mozley Capitol Dr. Mozley J H. Mennich F Street Washington, D .C

New Yorkers Take Control of Grand Electric Plant Network

New York investors acquire control of the Greater Electric Power plant system in the United States and Canada. The Herald notes U S capacity rose to over 311,000 horsepower in 1960 with major additions planned at Niagara Falls and Sault Ste. Marie. New York financiers back Sea Lakes and Algoma projects and part finance California transmission. Total New York cash investment in electric power plants estimated at 180 million.

United States New York York Canada the Herald Niagara Palle Jo PO Mor &@ Co J. J Il Calfornia Pike Peak New

DeWitts Little Early Risers Praised by Reader

A San Antonis Tex reader H Williams extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as the best remedy in his family. He claims they cure constipation biliousness sick headache torpid liver jaundice malaria and other liver troubles. The Orr Drug Co.

DeWitt H. Williams San Antonis Tex Pilla Orr Drug Co

Trenton Nodtee At Theon Boliditiea

Police case arises as officials review a secretary of state filing for a capital stock scheme. A new petition is prepared. reform measures are proposed to perfect the filing. The prior proposal is rejected, with a technical extension granted for finalization.

Trenton Nodtee Boliditiea Police Tadkas Siites Fiee

Valet Charged With Theft in London Court

Ted Sloan's valet Swisa named Carlos was charged at a police court with stealing dress suit items valued at 425 dollars and other articles. Sloan bound over to attend the trial. The report notes an unrelated testimonial for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets.

London Ted Sloan Swisa Carlos Jackey Sloan

Germany Plans Two Battleships and More Warships in 1903 Budget

Berlin reports the naval budget for 1903 calls for immediate laying down of two battleships, one armored cruiser, two small cruisers, and five torpedo boats as part of the permanent naval programme. Two battleships now building to be completed by summer 1905 and three small Gazelle type cruisers to finish early 1904.

Berlin

A Remarkable Cure for Croup Saves Little Boy

A parent testifies that Chamberlains Cough Remedy saved his child during a severe croup episode. The boy nearly suffocated as the medicine was given every ten minutes, bringing up thick phlegm and restoring breathing. The letter credits the remedy with saving the boy and notes it is sold by druggists.

Chamberlain E. Steere Goodwin Joel Demont Inwood Iowa

Murdered Father Lost Girl in Isle of Wight Case

High profile murder case in Virginia Island region follows the shooting of a father by Gilligan tied to a romance with Miss Turner. Andrew Carter reports Gilligan’s trial, admission, and the sensational fallout on local politics and drug involvement.

Hichtoond Lurner Isle of Wight Andrew Carte Washington Turner Algc Gilligan Misa Turner Giuian Mr Turner Gillgan Gillivan Mherit Iis Meg

Farewell Crly Temps of York

A farewell note expresses regret over a temporary departure. The writer mentions plans to travel through Mexico and Canada. Dr Frederick Mueller will likely return next March to settle in Chicago, losing an able assistant during the trip.

York Mexico Frederick Mueller Chicago

Kodol Aids Stomach Digestion And Healing

Scientific discovery claims Kodol supplies natural digestive juices and does the stomachs work when disordered. It relaxes nervous tension and allows inflamed muscles to rest while enabling digestion and transformation of food into richer blood. The Orr Drug Co.

Fire destroys Middlesboro tannery bleach house

Fire at Middlesboro Kentucky near Knoxville wipes out the tannery bleach house owned by the United States Leather company. The blaze causes about $3,000 in damage and leaves 200 workers idle as a new plant is erected. officials plan immediate rebuilding.

Knoxville Tenn Middlesboro United States Leather Company

American Minister Swenson Named Dean of Copenhagen Diplomatic Corps

The State Department reports changes in Copenhagen elevate United States Minister Swenson to dean of the diplomatic corps at the Danish court. If confirmed, he would be the first American minister to hold that distinction there.

Washington Department of State Copenhagen United States Swenson

LeGrippe and Influenza Tie: Cheney's Expectorant

A brief item notes Cheney endorses a product named Expectorant for flu remedies amid concerns over influenza. The report highlights its claimed effectiveness and public reception, with physicians weighing in on use for relief of cough and congestion.

Brig officer shoots Jamaican seaman aboard brig Bullight

Jamaica police arrest first officer FE Gardner of Maine after he killed the Jamaican serena mate on the Bullight during a dispute over color aboard the vessel. A strong guard surrounded the confined officer’s building to avert mob violence while police controlled the scene near Kingston.

Kingston Jamaica Sia Valinah la Marne Petro Serena Bullight Bo Gardner Maine Gardner Seon Pollen Garéter Sunneht Iaostin

The Noble Red Man

Virginia girl Lucy Ramsey of Alabama married Ute Indian Tinwad from Buffalo, Oklahoma, after responding to a Chicago matrimonial advert. The couple, the bride’s mother Mrs Lillean Ramsey and L. H. Wall traveled to Roanoke and then to the Indian Territory for the ceremony performed by Mr. W. The groom runs a laundry and must adapt to frontier life.

Virginia Tinwad L. H. Wall Bufaula Tot Mies Lucy Ramsey Alamine Franklin County Lillean Ramsey Roan Chicago Sean Won Fli Kev Mr. W

Illness Forces Vanderbilts to Cancel Planned Holiday Party

Due to Crsnelus Vanderbilt illness the house party is banned. Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt intended to entertain a distinguished guest list including Mr. and Mrs. Chauskey M. Tespew and Count Costa. Invitations had been set and reservations made, but all plans are canceled. The Vanderbilts will host Biltmore hospitality in a few weeks for the north.

CL Tee Crsnelus Vanderbilt Vanderhilt Boen Chauskey M. Tespew Count Costa Vanderbilt Biltmere North

Traveling man Jensen arrested for cheating in Savannah

Savannah police detained traveling salesman E. Jensen from New York on a complaint by Macon authorities accusing him of cheating and obtaining money via deceit at the Brown House. Macon Detective Emerson arrived to escort him back to Macon for further action.

Savannah H. E. Jen- Ren H. C Pusenberry New York Macon Brown House Emerson Jensen

Money Will Be Gratefully Received in Finland Relief

Count Bobrinsky, who assisted American famine relief in 1891, reported funds received from America for Finnish relief and telegraphed the minister of the interior that money will be gratefully received. He noted that further contributions are not needed.

St Petersburg Tee Count Bobrinsky America Finland

Castro Accepts General Principles in Venezuelan Arbitration

Washington December 31 Secretary Hay reports President Castro has accepted the general principles of the powers’ arbitration proposal for the Venezuelan dispute. Castro’s answer will be transmitted to London Paris and Rome later today.

Washington Hay Castro Hague Tribunal Presdent Castro Tondon Bertin Rome

Saloon Closures Initiated by Decatur Minister

Decatur Alabama December 31 reports Rev W Y Quisenberry New Decatur Baptist minister led a campaign that closed all Sunday saloons in Decatur and prevented any liquor purchases during the day making Sunday sobriety the result.

New Decatur Ala W. Y. Quisenberry

Eyes Burned by Fireworks in Greengle South Carolina

Dec 31 in Greengle South Carolina Ben Butler ten year old son of Charles Butler was severely burned in the face while firing fireworks. Both eyes were seriously injured and doctors fear possible loss of sight.

Greengle S. C Ben Butler Charles Butler

Decatur Hotel Company Forms to Build 85-Room Inn

Articles of incorporation filed for the Decatur Hotel company with capital stock of 25 000. The firm plans an 85 room hotel just east of the union depot at the corner of Lafayette and Ball road streets. Construction to start early next spring.

WII New Decatur Ala Decatur Hotel Company Union Depot Lafayette and Ball, Road Streets

Organized gang of tobacco smugglers eyed by collector

Nevada M Stranahan, collector of the port, says evidence shows a regularly organized gang smuggling tobacco into the United States via the North Atlantic passenger line. He plans to arrest the ring leaders and seize their tools as he gathers proof, noting monthly seizures and fines paid by offenders. Also reports Bainbridge denies resigning as American secretary in Pekin and says he will report in Washington after investigation.

New York The Evening Post Nevada Mstranahan North Atlantic Stranahiin Omaha Ned Bainbridge Pekin J. W. Ragsdale United States Tien Tein Washington Ragsdale

Missionaries Information Sought On Moroccan Bond Plans

Washington reports mission ary headquarters in London seeks details in Tangier on Moroccan missionaries safety remains uncertain. Americans Welliver from Minnesota and Reed from Kansas City reached Fez after Mequinez troubles. Presumed at Mequinez are Rutherford Baltimore Lancaster Williams Richmond Herman Myers Collins Savannah J H Fall Nashville connected to Macon Light and Electric bond issue.

Washington London Tangier Monaries Morocco Mequinez Messrs. Welliver Minnesota Reed Kansas City Fez Savannan H. A Rutherford Baltimore R. Lancaster Williams Richmond Herman Myers J. S. Collins Savannah J. H. Fall Nashville Macon Light and Electric Company Hesd

Fire destroys hardware business in Athens Tenn

Loss was twenty thousand dollars with about ten thousand in insurance. Fire in the business section of Athens Saturday night damaged or destroyed the hardware house of Baylese and Moody, with both building and contents wiped out. The grocery home of N. Lockmill suffered damage from a falling wall. Initial estimates had pegged the loss at around fifty thousand dollars.

Knoxville Tenn Athens

Detroit man survives fall from moving train near Leesburg

W S Canwright of Detroit Michigan, touring Florida with his wife, stepped from a moving train near Leesburg on December 31. Mrs Canwright exited at the station and a car was sent back to locate him. He suffered no serious injuries.

Leesburg Fla W. S. Canwright Detroit Mich

Collision on Grand Trunk line at Victoria bridge

A rear end collision on the Victoria bridge of the Grand Trunk railway between two freight trains halted all traffic. Conductor Trembley was killed. The wreck ignited a fire delaying trains to and from the United States crossing the St. Lawrence River.

Montreal Victoria Bridge Grand Trunk Railway Trembley United States St. Lawrence River

Robert Bacon retires from JP Morgan firms in three cities

New York Dec 81 J P Morgan Co announces that Robert Bacon has retired from the firm of J P Morgan Co New York Drexel Co Philadelphia and Morgan Harjes Co Paris. It is added he retires temporarily from active business. It is understood his health has not been good the last year or so.

New York J. P. Morgan & Co Robert Bacon Drexel & Co Philadelphia Morgan, Harjes & Co Paris Bacon

House Burners Resplited.

Montgomery Ala December 31 Governor Jelks respited to January 21 the three men set for hanging in Autauga county for arson. A strong effort to commute to life imprisonment rests on the claim they knew the dwelling burned was unoccupied that night.

Montgomery Ala Jelks Autauga County

Castro Answers Proposal of Allies Gives Satisfaction

Washington on December 31 reports President Castro's reply to allied arbitral proposals. The full answer will not be published ahead of reception by European powers. Officials note the reply signals willingness to submit the case to arbitration, and its tone pleases U.S. authorities. The document is lengthy and awaiting transmission to London Berlin and Rome.

Washington Castro Haase Rewen Iistory Tien Euro Geally Thease Towers Tolay Bemg State Department Lonten Berlin

Blood Balm ad and Knoxville fire report

Cure all blood and skin diseases with Botanic Blood Balm promising healing of sores, purer blood, and better skin. sample offered by Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta. Also reports a Knoxville Tennessee fire at A J Douglas residence with about $10,000 loss and various dyspepsia symptoms linked to Hood’s Sarsaparilla.

Blood Balm Co Alanta Knoxville Tenn Knowville A. J. Donglas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mozley Mozley’s Lemon Hot Drops Draggists Melard F. Craig Milledge N.Y Germany Swesthrart Croup A. L. Spafford Onester Cheney BRIG Marion Bonds Hood Castoria Kodol Dewitt & CO Chicagc Theda Central of Georgia Central of Georgia Railway Mississippi Ohio and Potomac Rivers D. C St. Louis J. E. Humphrey R. L. Moss, JR Commercial Agt City New Opera House Mrs. Lemoyne Glen MacDonough Garden Theatre New York City George H. Brennan
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