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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1899

Page

5

Cured by Slocum System Claims for Lung Disease Cure

An advertisement touts Dr Slocums system of treatment for consumption and lung diseases as a germ destroying, non drug method with four preparations. It offers a free course and promises weight gain and restored health for sufferers who write to Slocum Laboratories in New York.

Pasteur’s Virchow’s Metchnikoff Slocum Slocum Laboratories New York City Pine Street New York Scott Scott & Bowne

Pendley Guilty of Murder in Atlanta Jury Recommends Mercy

John Pendley is found guilty of murder in Atlanta and the jury recommends mercy. He is sentenced to life imprisonment in the penitentiary. Also advertised is a skin salve sold by Smith & Bros. drug store.

Peni Atlanta John Pendley Pendley Smith & Bros

Want to Be Pope Rampolla Seeks Power

London April 18 The Rome correspondent reports an interview with a prelate who aided the pope's 21st coronation anniversary. He says Cardinal Rampolla, papal secretary of state, is the real pope and aims to elect himself or a Rampolla ally as Leo XIII successor. He argues new cardinals are needed to give Rampolla a chance.

London Rome Daily Telegraph St. Peter’s Rampolla Leo Sacred College Sanday

Dr Hopkins Disappears in Bob Evans Case in Thomasville

Thomasville Georgia April 18 The spring term of Thomas superior court opened with Judge Hansell. Seven divorces granted Civil business to fill week The case of Dr Hopkins who killed Bob Evans last November is on the docket but unlikely to be tried as the doctor has vanished since last Thursday night Bail set at 6000 dollars. he remains at large despite efforts to locate him.

Thomasville Thomas Superior Court Hansell Hopkins Bob Evans

Place for Gomez. Position for Gomez remains unfilled

Havana April 18. The military administration would like to honor General Maximo Gomez for his valuable services to the Americans. No suitable official post is found, and a monetary gift seems impractical. He may reside at Quinta de Los Molinos with staff rations and horse forage provided by U S army supplies. Gomez has a slender income from Santo Domingo interests.

Havana Maximo Gomez Quinta de Los Molinos United States Army Gomez Santo Domingo

Tutt's Pills Promised Absolute Cure For Ailments

Tried Friends Best. For thirty years Tutt's Pills have proven a blessing to the invalid. Are truly the sick man's friend. A Known Fact For bilious headache, dyspepsia sour stomach, malaria, constipation and all kindred diseases. TUTT'S Liver PILLS AN ABSOLUTE CURE.

Tutt

Crop Report Shows Encouraging Growth Across Regions

The weekly crop bulletin from Section Director J B Marbury of the U S Weather Bureau notes improved conditions. Corn planting is general with many farmers finishing and some fields sided out. wheat and spring oats look better. gardens and vegetables are increasing in plantings. some crop damage from worms birds and moles reported. ground is hard in places and rain is needed in the southeast and southwest.

J. B. Marbury United States Weather Bureau Marbury

Freeman Colored Man Sentenced Seven Years in Penitentiary

In Superior Court George Freeman colored was convicted of assault with intent to rape a colored girl and Judge Russell sentenced him to seven years in the penitentiary. Several cases were not pressed or disposed of by consent verdict, including Kroner vs Reed and McGinty vs Peasley. Various civil docket items and garnishments were addressed or dismissed as noted.

George Freeman Russell Dearing Hill Henry Armstrong Ed Payne Spencer Huff L. Z. Welch H. S. West General Brand Welch Talmadge Hardware Co Sikes & Marable Shackelford Athens Savings Bank Fankenstein & Buchwald Kroner Reed Brightwell McGinty Peasley,Gaulbert & Co Wages & Son Jackson & Vincent Smith Council of Athens

Five Women Fined After Monday Night Ruckus In City

Lizzie Eberhart Pearl Strickland Belle Hartsfield Mollie Harris and Susie Grimes involved in a general row Monday afternoon in this city. Mayor Smith fined four of them 540 each Belle Hartsfield fined 250. An advertisement promotes Scott s Emulsion of Cod liver oil with hypophosphites as a health aid.

Lizzie Eberhart Pearl Strickland Belle Hartsfield Mollie Harris Susie Grimes Iat Smith

General Lee Extols Seventh Army Corps in Final Order

Major General Fitzhugh Lee issues one last general order praising the Seventh army corps as it ships out to be mustered out. He credits officers and men for discipline and duty, notes the corps’ record in Tampa, Jacksonville, Savannah, and Cuba, and highlights unity under one flag despite North South divides.

Havana Fitzhugh Lee Seventh Army Corps United States Spain Strenth Tampa Jacksonville Savannah Cuba

How to Cure Humors 61 page book offered free

An advertisement lists Coricura remedies with a $1.25 price set and tax. It notes the book How to Cure Humors, a 61 page guide, is available free and identifies Sole Props in Boston as the source. The text mentions various product names and distributors in a compact promotional snippet.

Boston

Fourth Anniversary Observed At State Normal School

On its fourth anniversary the State Normal School held a holiday and held auditorium exercises with addresses by President Bradwell and faculty. Enrollment grew from 22 teachers at opening to 265 currently in attendance. The item also promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for ailments claiming liver and stomach benefits, sold at local drug stores.

State Normal School Bradwell Smith & Bro.’s H. R . Palmer & Sons

Croker in Contempt and Mazet Panels Move on Chieftain

New York April 18 Richard Croker remained central in the Mazet committee inquiry with hints that contempt proceedings may target him and John F Carroll as the session adjourns Croker refused to reveal personal matters and was ordered to reappear Monday in Albany accompanying threats of contempt papers. Ada E Hart of Groton SD credits Dr Kings New Discovery for curing consumption and cold after four doctors gave up trial bottles available free at local druggists with regular sizes priced.

New York Richard Croker Moss John F. Carroll Croker Europe Fallows Albany John F. Curtin Ada E. Hart Groton S.D Smith & Bro.’s H. R. Palmer & Sons

Diplomatic Changes Rockhill Resigns as Greece Minister

Washington April 18. W W Rockhill resigns as minister to Greece. Arthur Sherburn Hardy of New Hampshire promoted to succeed him as minister to Persia. William P Lord formerly Oregon governor named minister to Persia. The Hon John N Irwin of Iowa also named to a diplomatic post.

W. W. Rockhill Greece Arthur S. Hardy New Hampshire Washington Arthur Sherburn Hardy Persia Mr. Rockhill William P. Lord Oregon John N. Irwin Iowa

Reward Increased for Capture of Sam Hose in Georgia

Governor Candler raises the bounty to 500 dollars for the arrest and delivery of Sam Hose, the subject of a brutal crime case. The report details the pursuit by hundreds, bloodhounds, and prayers from churches as authorities urge swift punishment.

Atlanta Sam Hose Candler Hose Coweta Fulton County

Two Chicago Senators Endorse Pe runa For Catarrh Relief

Two Chicago senators share experiences with Pe runa claiming relief from seven and nine year catarrh battles. Edward Dwyer and John Morrison describe months of use and permanent cures, while the ad clarifies Pe runa does not claim to be a universal remedy.

Edward Dwyer Chicago Ill Peruna John J. Morrison Reaper Block City of Chicago Hartman Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company Columbus Ohio

Ray's Immunes Muster Out Date Set For May

Macon Ga April 18 Ray s regiment of Immunes will be mustered out on May 2 Captain Trippe of the Tenth cavalry the mustering out officer says preparations are complete for the parade and barbecue on Friday A cheap railroad rate will bring a large crowd to witness the dress parade on Cherry street with Colonel Ray as the reviewing officer Liver Medicine advertised as regulator.

Macon

Filipinos for Peace appoints 22 to confer with American peace commission

Manila dispatch reports a 22 member Filipino committee will negotiate with the United States peace commissioners. Goals include maximum autonomous rights, peaceful coexistence between insurgents and Americans, and Filipino control of public offices. Raw excerpts mention Aguinaldo aide Arelyo and observers doubt insurgent influence.

Mittee New York Manila Aguinaldo

Untidy Parcel Provokes Stranger Exchange

A boy speaks in a wild tongue to a woman who rejects a shabby bundle. He insists on the contents and offers money, explaining that the battered item harmed him and he seeks payment. The scene centers on a miscommunication and a demand for compensation.

Bishop Turner to Preach Four Sermons in Athens

Bishop Henry M. Turner of the Sixth Episcopal District A M E church will preach at Bethel Church Athens on April 30 with morning and evening services and a 3 PM sermon to whites at the courthouse. The event is hosted by Rev W D Johnson and Rev George D Carnes. Ely’s Liquid Cream Balm offered for nasal troubles at 75 cents a bottle.

Henry M. Turner A. M. E. Church Bethel Church West Broad Street Athens Turner Africa England Scotland Germany France Spain Portugal Italy Ireland Court House W. D. Johnson George D. Carnes Ely’s Ely Brothers Warren St New York

Reunion plans move forward with Confederate Veterans event

The executive committee organizing the United Confederate Veterans reunion to be held in Charleston from May 10 to 12 received official notice today. Secretary Jake Katheiro confirms preparations are underway as the cruiser Raleigh is ordered to Charleston during reunion week.

Charleston D. C United Confederate Veterans Jake Katheiro

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Slocum Tentiary Bucklen Pope DR. Hopkins Bob Evan DeWitt Crop Report Superior Court Tge Freeman Ison Campbell J. T. Anderson & Nichols Collins Griffith Lee Ciicura Mazet Ernor Candler Leland Stanford George Layton Diggins Randsburg Philadelphia Times Plaser County Stanford Wisconsin Sacramento Michigan Bluffs Placer County Bluffs Chicago Senators Ray M. A. Simmons Simmons South Side Chicago Inter Ocean Angora Kitten Bishop H. M. Turner Willreach
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