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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1902

Page

2

Missing banker Schriber located in Honduras

William Sehrler, missing since October 1909 on a charge of misappropriating 128000 from Elizabethport Bankings company where he worked as a clerk, is said to be in Honduras raising bananas. He claims to be well, intends to return and repay the bank, and says the shortage was only 15000. He reportedly sought details of the death of his sweetheart who died in this city months ago.

de Talle Sweetheart New York William Sehrler Elizabeth Port -Bankins Company Honduras Thin City Schriber

Tampa Municipal West Coast Development Company charter sought

April 2 Tampa charter filing for a Tampa Municipal West Coast Development Company capital 1,000,000 to build a street railway and electric lighting plant in Tampa and 200 miles of southern Florida railway lines with Tampa as center. Promoter John P. Martin of Xenta Ohio attracted New York and eastern capitalists to the plan. The Isac Reese Coal Mining Company in Kentucky and Tennessee, with lines and elevators, sold for 600,000 to a Chicago New York syndicate led by J. B. Nesvns of New York aiming to expand trade with New Orleans and Gulf points.

Tampa Fla Tampa Municipal West Coast Development Company Capital South Florida John P. Martin Xenta, O New York Sella Interest Chicago Isac Reese Coal Mining Company Mestern Kentucky Tenneseee Memphis Paducah J. B. Nesvns Nashville, Tonn Tha the ‘Syndicate New Orleans Gulf Points South

Doomed to dissolution Western railroads withdraw from Western passenger association

The Tribune reports Western railroads including those west of the Mississippi plan withdrawal from the Western Passenger Association led by John Sobas an general passenger agent of the Vincago Rock Island and Pacific. The move threatens dissolution as major lines follow the notice with expected consequences for routes from St Louis west and territories east. Frosts injure fruit crops across Tennessee and north Georgia, with expected 60 percent losses in central south fruit regions. Macedonian unrest blamed on arms imports by the Macedonian committee. the Porte outlines protection measures for inhabitants. A note promotes a free sample of Chamberlains and Liver Tablets as easier to take than pills.

St. Louis Missouri River The Tribune John Sobasan Vincago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Associaton Aseo Chattanooga Tennessee North Georgia South

Immense Colorado Mining Suit Files in District Court

A major mining case in Colorado seeks to place the Cripple Creek district property, including the Gold Coin mine, under receivership with an accounting of Mount Rosa Company funds. Minority stockholders allege Woods Investment and related defendants have cheated them since 1892 and seek control restoration and asset disposition details.

Colorado Colorado Springs Col Cripple Creek Mount Rosa Company Woods Investment Company Woot H. BE. Woods and Woods Defend Company Mount Company

April Fool School Disciplinary Action At Washington Street

Twenty five children at the Washington street school faced punishment after an April Fools celebration disrupted classes. Nine graders led the run and families supported teachers enforcing regular discipline. Next April 1 may bring higher attendance as a result. Also promotional note for One Minute Cough Cure, endorsed by Postmaster C. O. Dawson.

Washington Street

Humorist And Buffo Basso At Alkahest Lyceum

The Alkahest Lyceum Course presents Mr J Wil Mame Macy in an evening of humorous song and story at the State Normal School next Monday April 7. Macy has performed 295 times in New York City 66 in Philadelphia and 49 in Boston. Rev Br McArthur of Calvary Baptist Church New York praises his wit and propriety noting his elocution dramatic skill and engaging stage presence.

Alkahest Lyceum J. Wil Mame Macy State Normal School Macy New York City Philadelphia Boston McArthur Calvary Baptist Osluary

A Valuable Medicine from Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy

Chas M Cramer, a Colombo watch maker in Ceylon, endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a valuable cure for coughs and chest colds. He reports rapid relief, especially for children, with hoarseness often cured by one bottle. He claims to have recommended it to many others with satisfactory results. sold by all druggists.

C. O. Dawson Barr Chamberlain Chas M Cramer Colombo Ceylon Rale

LaGrange Boy Frank Cline Missing From Home

LaGrange Ga April 3 Franks Cline a prominent farmer near town vanished from home last seen in a dark suit knee pads and red cravat. Neighbors search tirelessly in a case that has the town stirred. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is advertised for skin ailments and is not relevant to the missing person case.

LaGrange, Ga LaGrange Frank Cline

They Work While You Sleep Claims by Cas carets Candy

An advertisement asserts that Cas carets Candy Cathartic repair digestion liver and bowels while you rest. It claims Genuine tablets are never sold in bulk and are available at all druggists.

C.C.C Roc

Baxter Street Parents Day Showcases School Pride

Yesterday Baxter Street School welcomed over a hundred visitors between nine and twelve to view pupil work. Observers praised the clean, orderly building and the devoted teachers and students, noting strong drawing and coloring skills and Prof Mell as a capable principal.

Baxter Street Baxter Street School Mell

Dozier Tries New Method to Boost Rural School Attendance

County School Commissioner Thomas H. Dosier launches a campaign to raise rural school enrollment by sending personalized letters to parents asking about current attendance and seeking information to help bring children into schools. Dosier plans a vigorous push to benefit local education. Also includes a testimonial ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure praising its effect on stomach troubles.

Thos. H. Dosier Opt. Dosier

Cotton on Eve of Advance

New York April 2 Theodore H Price predicts a sharp cotton price surge to above nine cents in New York. Receipts decline sharply signaling exhaustion while exports total forty two thousand bales, quadruple receipts. Southern mills seek cotton from New York as bears fear inflation appears strongest this season. Also note an advertisement praising King’s New Life Pills for bowel and liver relief.

New York Ptr Theodore H. Price Milla Dr. King New Life H. RB. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Law Enf of Reports Tile in City Code Warned

By order of the board of health a city code section is published stating 1¢ will be strictly enforced. Hotel and boarding house keepers must report contagious disease cases to the sanitary inspector or council. failure to report may lead to punishment under section 200. Also includes testimonial on Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism.

Board of Health Board of Health Or Sanitary Inspector Ciy

Commercial changes hands at Athens hotel sale

Measra de Jarnotte and Switzer sold their lease of the Commercial hotel to G F Newell Jr of Augusta who takes active management. Newell promises to maintain the hotel’s naval high standard while former managers plan to move to larger hotel ventures. Also note an unsolicited medical ad for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets promising relief from biliouness and headaches.

Measra de Jarnotte Switzer Commercial G. F. Newell, Jr Augusta Smyzer House Menara de Jarnette Switser Athens

Brokers Charged With Embezzlement In New Orleans

District Attorney Gurley charged Henry Newman and Harris Hyman of the cotton firm H. & C. Newman with embezzlement. Prosecutors allege they sold cotton for Bookner and kept returns of less value than what they received, harming the firm in a major New Orleans deal.

New Oleans Gurley Henry Newman Harris Hyman

Two New Residences On Prince Avenue planned by Michael brothers

Messrs Simon Michael and Moses G Michael buy property on Prince Avenue between Capt James White and Grady Avenue. They plan two three story residences with one on the Grady corner next to Mr Orr and a moved house facing Grady. A top local architect will draft plans. the project will greatly improve that city section. Also an unrelated medical ad promotes Dr Mosleys Lemon Elixir and Morley's Lemon Hot Drops with testimonials from Georgia officials and locals.

Simon Michael Moses G. Michael Prince Avenue Capt James White Grady Avenue W.O Orr Col E. T. Brown Mr. Orr Capt. White Col Mr Michael

BURNED COTTON ITEMS SELL IN LATE AUCTION

Sealed bids for burned cotton from the recent fire were opened at noon. Five lots sold to Clarke & Co Leroy Springs & Co Lancaster B L Moss & Co and Roman Cotton for a total of 82000 about one third of the 1766 bales value. The cotton will be moved promptly. A Mrs Mary Haller of Mt. Crawford Va praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy now sold by local druggists.

Clarke & Co Leroy Springs & Co Lancaster 8. C B.L Moss & Co Brow Montgomery Ala Chamberlain Mary Haller Mt. Crawford Droggista

New Clerk for Athens Postoffice Amid Growth

The Athens postoffice informs of a new clerk as postal business expands. Officials say the surge reflects population growth in the city over the past eighteen months, with an estimated population increase of at least 1600 residents.

Athens Postoffice Post Athens

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