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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1899
Page
2
A mixed digest blends health quackery praise for Dr. Pierce’s medicine with humorous old world tales from Scotland to Washington. Anxious reminiscences of tenants dinners, a California pneumonia anecdote, a boarding house scene in Chicago, and a legal exam anecdote with General Butler appear, each offering brisk vignettes and plainspoken wit.
An excerpt from a New York Sun piece recounts an asylum superintendent's tale of a patient requesting to know if rules can be broken with impunity. The patient humorously questions a fire safety sign as the Prince of Wales, prompting a mock punishment. The piece notes there is more unconscious humor among lunatics than in sane society. It ends with a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm and a local retailer's sale.
Augusta April 19 Mayor Charles A Robbe took the oath of office at noon administered by Acting Mayor Jacob Phinizy. Phinizy resigns his council seat and finance committee chair role after delivering brief praise for his interim leadership. Robbe pledges to serve unpledged and work for Augusta’s upbuilding. Also notes Chamberlains Pain Balm endorsements and local merchant notices.
Pendley admitted to killing Policeman Ponder and aiding a burglary with George Bankston at Steinau's. He reaffirmed the confession after a life sentence and return to his Tower cell, as Captain S. B. Nash reminded him the culpability rests with himself.
An advertisement for California Fig Syrup Co. extols its pleasant laxative formula made from fig essence and senna. It claims gentle cleansing of the kidneys, liver, and bowels, preventing fevers and sickness, with bottles sold by druggists for 50 cents and noting two locations in San Francisco and Louisville. It also includes a narrative about confessions unrelated to the product.
The army court of inquiry frames its report on General Miles and finds no sustains to his claims that embalmed or chemically treated beef was issued. Evidence shows refrigerated and canned beef remained fit until issued, except for transit or tropical damage. The court may critique officers who failed to report issues before the war ended. The piece also notes a testimonial for Chamberlain's remedy from Worcester and local sale information.
In a Thursday session in Superior Court the case of Mrs. M. S. Smith versus the Mayor and Council of Athens dominated the day, with the trial extending late into night. Mrs. Smith seeks damages after a fall in front of the post office on Clayton Street. Jury deliberation followed the lengthy proceedings. Other court actions included a verdict of 250 dollars for J. Y. Carthers in the Ashepoo Phosphate matter and a lien ruling in Griffith guardian case.
Chicago mayor Carter Harrison visits Washington and Richmond on a sentimental journey to trace family roots. He states the trip is not political and he has no secret presidential ambitions for 1900, endorsing the Chicago platform of 1895 and Bryan. He travels to visit Virginia kin and shrine of his forefathers.
A proposal to consolidate the Atheneum and Commercial Club is under discussion with favorable views from members. Advocates say combining resources could create a stronger, more popular club in Athens, especially by reducing fees and leveraging the elegant Atheneum clubhouse.
The Georgia railroad will replace the old Trail Creek trestle with a substantial new structure. Materials are being hauled to the site and construction will begin soon.
A testimonial letter from Mrs. M. E. Bland of Hartwell Georgia praises Peruna Medicine Co. for relief from chronic catarrh bronchitis asthma and female trouble. She claims extensive benefits across organ membranes and urges others to use Peruna as a preventive cold healer and nerve builder.
Raleigh April 19 E B O Hambley president of the North Carolina Power Company and C L Young of J G White & Co New York met Southern Railway authorities to discuss building a railroad to the Yadkin river power plant seven miles from Albermarle and to Salisbury and Norwood. The Yadkin water power of 50 000 horse power is to be developed to run local cotton mills. The developments are to cost and a note about Hood's Sarsaparilla appears in the text.
Admiral Dewey reports Yorktown rescued Spanish forces on Luzon on April 12. Eighty soldiers three officers and two priests were among those saved as 400 insurgents surrounded them. several officers and sailors are listed as missing after ambush fire. The ciphered words caused delay and excitement in naval circles.
A Washington dispatch reports Brigadier General Fred D. Grant’s assignment to the Philippines is delayed while some friends urge his promotion to Governor General of Porto Rico, succeeding General Guy V. Henry.
Major General Shafter, en route to Syracuse, Ill., assessed the Philippine war. He urged a large force under Lawton, criticized Otis, and warned that subjugation may be needed. He contrasted Filipino and Cuban suspicions with U S aims.
A ragged woman in a city park stops to pick up something and hides it in her apron. A burly policeman, suspicious, demands an answer and threatens arrest. She reveals a handful of items and explains she is removing them to keep the children's feet safe.
The passage compares three kissing styles across cultures, noting Mongolian, European, and their nose and mouth actions. It asserts these distinct expressions reflect a shared instinct of preservation as wild beasts assess prey or meals through scent and embrace.
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