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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1899

Page

5

Cure weak lungs with Slocum four remedies system

Editorial urges recognition of lung disease and warns against ignoring symptoms. It promotes Dr. T. A. Slocum’s four remedy system claiming it can cure weak lungs bronchitis asthma coughs consumption and more, including tubercular growth, and offers free treatment by writing to Slocum Laboratories New York City with full address.

Dr. Slocum Dr. T. A. Slocum Laboratories Pine Street New York City

Almost Lost Life in a Bath Tub and Other Incidents

A three year old girl nearly drowned in a water filled bathtub while playing with friends. She was rescued after minutes and later recovered, doctors reporting improvement. Also noted: a 6:10 time hearing, a door lock incident at Attorney Sterling’s office, and a Philadelphia man crediting Electric Bitters for saving his life with a 50 cent price at local drug stores.

M. J. Hogan Harry Noble Sterling Mrs. George Henry J. Piero John Oliver Philadelphia H. R. Palmer & Sons Smith Bros

Damaging Evidence Ties Mrs George to Saxton Murder Case

In Canton Ohio April 11 the Mrs George murder trial resumes with John A Shanafelt testifying about her alibi near Hazlett and Lincoln avenues. Streetcar workers Jesse Taylor and Samuel Howenstein place Mrs George on a car minutes before six, challenging the timing of the fatal shooting. Edge McCarthy recalls a Mrs George seeking him around 6 85 on the evening of the tragedy.

Canton George John A. Shanafelt Hazlett Avenue Lincoln Avenue Aas Jessé Taylor Samuel Howenstein Ktassist Edge McCarthy Cogueneiae

Castoria Ad Keeps Its Longstanding Trust

A vintage advertisement sketch highlights Castoria as the familiar remedy labeled the kind you have always bought. The ad emphasizes consistent quality and the product’s trusted family use across generations.

Castoria

Stranger on the South Side Becomes Quick Friend

A Chicago minister recounts a night ride with a jovial stranger who seemed to study him. The two swapped smiles and conversation, and the man offered his card reading spines squors and cigars. The minister learned the card described a cozy South Side spot.

South Side Chicago Daily News

Bonds Validated by Court In Athens Street Improvement

The Athens city bonds for street improvements have been validated after a case filed by Solicitor General Brand. Judge Russell signed the order, estopping further attacks. The mayor and finance committee will proceed to float the bonds with expected premium and no opposition anticipated.

Athens Brand Mayor

Pana Under Martial Law Quiet After Riot

Pana Illinois resumes business under martial law after a riot that left a hotel employee gravely wounded and miners acting as deputies. Soldiers control the streets as deputies soberly guard neighborhoods and the city hall conducts routine business.

Pana Ill Stephens Frank Coburn Coburn Penwell Carrie Felix Harrison Hotel Reece Culver Flatham Spring Side Penwell Orphana

German View of Samoa Trouble From Samoa Official

A letter from a top German official in Samoa to The German Democrat in San Francisco provides the German perspective on the Apia crisis. The correspondent discusses German aims and the evolving situation in Samoa.

Samoa San Francisco German Democrat Apia

Mercer Team Hit By Claims Of Professional Players

After a Macon baseball game between Cornell and Mercer, the Atlanta Constitution reports charges that Mercer used professionals. Mercer officials deny the claim while noting other colleges in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association may staff pros. The association president asks Mercer Manager Turner to rebut the allegations.

Macon Cornell Mercer Atlanta Constitution Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association Turner

Major Black Withdraws From Augusta Mayoral Race

Major J C Black withdraws his name from the Augusta mayoralty race citing risks of a contest and potential discord. The city council plans an extra session to discuss transferring his city contract, making Robbe eligible for the mayoralty.

Augusta C. Black Robbe

Peruna Promotes Catarrh Cure Claims Across States

The pamphlet surveys U S mortality from catarrh using government data, claims one half of deaths in some states. It extols Peruna as a radical cure, citing testimonials from Myron McCord, John Williams, Madison, and other officials. It notes a nationwide push for a cure and offers a free letters pamphlet.

United States Peruna Drug Manuffacturing Company Columbus Ohi Tartman Sanitarium Martinot Sadie Martinot Hartman Ord McCord Iron Myron New Mexico Washington, D.C J. H. McCord M. H. McCord Williams’ Case John Williams West Second Street Duluth Minn Madison Algernon A. Madison Tenth Macon Georgia Washington Earth Anomore A. A. Madison

Leary to Sail as Guam Governor General

The Yosemite is expected to sail within ten days carrying Captain Richard P. Leary United States Navy as governor general of Guam and his official party. A 125 man marine garrison under Major A C Kilton will accompany him along with a ten man brass band. Leary will rule over about 10 000 inhabitants of Guam with 2 000 foreigners and natives of mixed Spanish and Malay heritage. The governor will reside in the old Spanish palace and quarters will be built for the garrison in the quadrangle.

New York Yosemite Guam Richard P. Leary Landrones Suez A. C. Kilton Agno Governor Leary

Idle Hour Burned: Vanderbilt Country House Destroyed

New York reports William K. Vanderbilt's Idle Hour on Oakdale Long Island was destroyed by fire at 4 00 a m. No lives were lost though 12 or 15 servants were inside. The blaze started in the cellar and the $250000 to $300000 loss ends a Queen Anne brick stone and terra cotta mansion built eight years ago. Vanderbilt and his bride Virginia Fair were in residence with son W K Vanderbilt Jr. and others escaping safely.

New York William K. Vanderbilt Oakdale L. I W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr Virginia Fair Vanderbilt

Transfer for E P Stone to Asheville postal service

E P Stone, a popular and efficient mail carrier in Athens, will move to Asheville, North Carolina due to his wife's health. In Athens, W M Garrett will take Stone's place as mail carrier, Garrett already serving in Asheville and transferring to Athens.

E.P. Stone Athens Asheville N.C Mr. Stone W. M. Garrett Mr. Garrett

Eleven Men on Trial for Lake City Lynching Case

Eleven men faced trial in Charleston circuit court on charges tied to a Lake City lynching. The prosecution trimmed the list from thirteen to eleven by dropping J. P. Newham and Early P. Lee as state witnesses. Jurors were sworn amid disputes over demurrers and panel eligibility, with a mostly white, well-established jury selected from several counties.

Charleston D. C Lake City United States J. P. Newham Early P. Lee St. Julian Jervey Circuit Court Cochran General Barber M. B. Murphy Union W. A. Calhoun Barnwell S.T. Craig Anderson McLeod Hutson Beaufort S. H. Carlisle Spartanburg L. Kearne Florence A. Bowman Bamberg W. A.hill Newberry W. A. Taten Hampton W. R. Price Pickens B. F. Davis Marion J. W. McCullough Greenville

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