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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1904
Page
4
Mrs W J Wood sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for shooting her husband in jealousy was moved from the Tower to the Milledgeville farm. She resisted, vowed she would not wear convict stripes, and threatened to cause more trouble than Mamie DeCris as guards prepared her for transport.
United States Marshal Wilson reports the arrest of Iva Heenderson and three Kemper county lekette men on peonage charges involving Shep Griffin. They appeared before Judge Niles in Meridian with bonds totaling 25 100 for trial. Grand jury in Meridian continues to probe peonage cases with expected indictments soon.
Enstey steel mill at Enslsey Charleston area closes today as open hearth department employees clash with management. Blooming and rail mills idle due to ingot supply halt. repairs promised during shutdown. Local druggists advertise Electric Bitters as remedy for nervous strain and fatigue.
Columbus March 17. A pair of daring and clever postal order schemes targeted local merchants. A greasy looking man in overalls cashed a $40 money order after buying shoes, then with a confederate attempted to purchase a watch with another $40 order and received change.
After the grip fever subsides the body remains weak and exhausted with a run down nervous system and low vitality. Scott's Emulsion is advertised to restore strength and renew nerve power by supplying the worn out body with necessary nutrients.
The Iron Age notes better sentiment in iron trade with increased pig iron buying at modest price advances. Rail demand lags as sellers raise asks, testing whether buying will slow. The Railway Age cautions railroad construction in the United States faces slower recovery and funding, though 6,408 miles are under construction with 1,790 miles planned to start soon.
About fifty delegates from stores and factories gathered in New York for a National Civic Federation welfare conference. H. H. Vreeland led with an address on housing labor, sanitation, and supervision by plant heads to improve employee welfare. the meeting marked the first national welfare gathering of its kind.
Port News Va March 17 reports the formal transfer of the cruiser Medjidia built by the Cramps to the Turkish government. The Turkish flag was raised on the ship Tuesday afternoon and the vessel sailed for the Dardanelles Tuesday night via St Thomas.
National Officers of the United Mine Workers tally ballots in Indianapolis as local votes on the operators’ two year scale are tabulated. Reports show about 1900 miners voting with 87000 in favor and 2000 against, amid calls of possible strike and heavy opposition in the West. officials prepare full returns for tomorrow.
Mrs. Gertrude Fenner of Marion Indiana credits One Minute Cough Cure with restoring her health and weight after a severe lung illness. Four bottles cured her cough strengthened her lungs and returned her weight to normal. Sold by all druggists. Fire gutted the Western and Atlantic railway freight depot in Dalton Georgia early Wednesday morning. Loss estimated at 200 dollars.
A block of old time advertisements highlights Dr King’s New Life Pills and German Syrup for indigestion and coughs, plus Chamberlain's Pain Balm and Backlen's Arnica Salve. Local druggists H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro. sell these remedies. John Blount recovers from rheumatism. a running leg ulcer is cured in days.
The notice lists five dwellings on Foundry Street offering 100 cash and 12.50 monthly rentals. Five more dwellings near the S. A. L. depot show similar terms. The paper notes several attractive investment properties on the week’s list.
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