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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1905
Page
4
Miss Alice Ingram of Vinton struck A L Manwell with an umbrella after accusing him of winking. Justice Hartley told her Manwell is a respected merchant who wears a glass eye, and she paid a $5 fine plus costs.
Ralph F. Fernandez of Tampa describes a fearful struggle with liver trouble and heart disease. He credits Electric Bitters with a rapid recovery, saying he felt like a new man in three days and is cured. Sold at W. J. Smith & Bro. and H. R. Palmer & Sons drugs for 50 cents.
A collection of advertisements and notices featuring free Zest cereal from Wier Bros Co, Jersey cows for sale near Athens Georgia, rental listings on Washington street, Jersey cow for sale via Mrs Yarbrough, photography services at Clifton Studio, a buck steel range for sale at Wilson's Auction House, Toasted Corn Flakes sold by M M Arnold, and an endorsement of Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and bronchitis with local store availability and trial bottle offer.
The Merchants Trust company of New York City was closed today by order of state superintendent F. D. Kilburn. The closure follows inability to collect on large loans backed by Hudson Valley Railroad securities. Wall Street reports warned of possible suspension and affected late trading.
Fort Worth May 23 Tomorrow the Southern Presbyterian general assembly will likely study federation with other Presbyterian bodies. The special committee on federation may split into majority and minority views, with conservatives pushing a compromise. The assembly also discussed marriage and divorce and heard a pending overture from Montgomery Presbytery on an interstate church conference.
Advert says Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves rheumatic pain allowing rest and sleep. Testimonial from Mrs. W. H. Leggett of Yum Yum Tennessee claims full relief over time. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro. Also includes a chaotic mix of jokes and notices about rail excursion rates and local chatter.
A correspondent recalls a Beijing court scene with chained prisoners in a courtyard and a torture episode during a mock trial. He notes judges in silks sipping tea as he watched a prisoner endure bamboo lashes before any confession, and reflects on the grim fate awaiting those branded as brigands. The narrative also mentions a Russian Manchuria expedition and encounters with local fighters.
A London Standard report recounts a Chinese magistrate with twelve captives tied by their pigtails to a pole awaiting punishment. Six proved to be actors from a stranded troupe and were released. One more died under harsh questioning, and the rest were freed, narrowly avoiding execution.
The Southern Railway Co. announces a low Athens Georgia to Hot Springs Virginia return rate of 16.85 dollars for the 1905 Annual Convention of the Southern Hardware Jobbers Association and American Manufacturers Association to be held June 6 to 9. Tickets go on sale June 3 to 5 with final return limit June 13, 1905, extendable to July 13 with deposit and fee. Contact General Agent R W Sier at Clayton Street for details.
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