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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1899

Page

5

Slocum System Promises Cure for Consumption and More

Dr. T. A. Slocum announces a four-preparation system claimed to cure consumption and related conditions. The program includes a building-up food, cough reduction, and tonic effects, offered by mail from Slocum Laboratories in New York with a request to mention the newspaper.

T. A. Slocum Locum Laboratories Pine Street New York Post Office Pint Street N. Y

New Directors Named At Bank Of The University

The Bank of the University held its annual meeting yesterday morning presided over by Mr T S Mell. Stockholders discussed affairs and reports. The new board includes Reuben Nickerson Billups Phinizy A L Hull A P Dear ing W T Bryan H H Linton and A S Erwin Jr. Officers will be named after the board meets.

The Bank of the University T.S Mell Messrs Reuben Nickerson Billups Phinizy A. L. Hull A. P. Dearing W.T. Bryan H. H. Linton A. S. Erwin, Jr

Tutt's Liver Pills Cure All Liver Troubles

Doctors state bilious intermittent fevers in miasmatic districts are tied to stomach liver and bowel derangements. The liver is the driving wheel of the body and when out of order causes systemic disease. Tutt's Liver Pills claim to cure all liver troubles.

Tutt

Berry Wright Released After Four Years in Jail

Atlanta April 25 Berry Wright a Black man confined in Fulton county jail for four years was released after a hearing on a special petition before Judge Lumpkin. He had refused to surrender $918 at his first trial and faced contempt of court during his imprisonment. The judge said Wright must be recaptured if he uses the money, reverting to custody if needed.

Atlanta Barry Wright Fulton County Zumpkin Berry Pratt

Tongue discipline and gossip warned in Skiff’s column

In a moralizing note, Skiff the Jeweler urges control of the tongue to avoid gossip and evil talk. The piece condemns tale bearing, praises constructive speech, and warns against lying and stealing while promoting Skiff’s jewelry offerings and Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medicine.

Eve George Washington United States

Hose's Motive in Lige Strickland Murder

Macon Telegraph notes Hose sought revenge on Lige Strickland after Strickland barred him from his daughter, with others citing fear of Hose among the Black community and threats of returning at night. Maj. Thomas recalls Strickland voicing fear Hose would kill him. a party member says Hose blamed Strickland for the trouble. Indignation rises as motive discussion continues.

Hose Lige Strickland Palmetto Maj. Thomas Strickland

Supreme Council of War Declines Dreyfus Release

London reports a Paris source that the supreme council of war including Generals Negrier Zarlinden Giovanninelli Duchesne and Jamont has decided under no circumstances to liberate Dreyfus. Also notes on energy from foods and benefits of Scott's Emulsion cod liver oil with hype.

London David Christie Murray Paris Supreme Council of War de Negrier Zarlinden Giovanninelli Duchesne Jamont Dreyfus Frankland Scott’s Scarr Ebowse Chemie New York

William Winkfield Fined for Wife Beating in Mayor's Court

William Winkfield colored, with a notorious reputation for fights, was fined 15 dollars in mayor's court yesterday morning after striking his wife during a dispute fueled by alcohol. If the fine is unpaid he faces thirty days on the chain gang.

William Winkfield Mayor's Court Winkfield

Bond 4 Redeemed as County Blocks Presentment

One bond is retired while Nos. 5 and 6 remain. Three months have passed since the county commissioners urged presentment of bonds Nos. 4, 5 and 6 for redemption. Bond No. 4 for $500 was presented by Captain Reuben Nickerson and redeemed. Nos. 5 and 6 are not yet presented, though $1,000 is set aside to cover them once presented.

Reuben Nickerson

Governor Candler Urges Lawful Order Over Lynchings in Georgia

Governor Candler denounces lynchings and urges a unified push from whites and blacks to uphold law and order. He blames post emancipation politics and warns lawyers against using technicalities to shield guilty clients while calling for ministers, judges, and citizens to unite against violence.

Candler Georgia Bishop Turner Campbell Coweta Lee Atkinson Freeman Newnan Hose

Peruna praised by Iowa contractor and others

A Denison Iowa contractor C T Roberts lauds Peruna for curing his family illnesses including membranous croup pneumonia and liver trouble. He reports nineteen bottles saved $500 in doctors’ bills and calls Peruna the greatest medicine on earth. Letters from Kansas and MississippI customers praise its preventive and curative powers for colds catarrh and la grippe. The ad promotes a free book and a 1899 almanac.

Iowa C. T. Roberts Mason Hartman James Charlie John C.T. Roberts Denison T. G. Walker Carneiro Kansas Roberts

Legal eagles versus mob justice curb lynch law

The piece condemns dilatory legal tactics and technicalities used to delay justice. It warns mobs may take matters into their own hands if the system fails, but notes most lawyers oppose such practices. It urges legislators and courts to deter these methods to protect the innocent and punish the guilty.

Cpurts

Water Works and Fireworks Referenced in Local Ad

A reader cites an advertisement for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in Worcester Enterprise claiming its efficacy for colic and diarrhoea. W A Stroud of Popomoke City Maryland endorses the remedy and notes few doses suffice for himself and children. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons.

Chamberlain Worcester Enterprise W. A. Stroud Popomoke City H. R. Palmer & Sons

Funeral of Miss Eleanor B. Tschudi

The funeral was held at Emmanuel Episcopal church with a large attendance as Miss Eleanor B. Tschudi was laid to rest in Oconee cemetery. Rev. Troy Beatty led the service after a decorative service with evergreen flowers. pallbearers included James White and others, with the choir and solos by Dr. Herty.

Miss Tschudi Eleanor B. Tschudi Oconee Emmanuel Episcopal Church Troy Beatty James White O. A. Scudder Richmond Daniel Sylvanus Morris H. O. White A. P. Dearing H. H. Dinton C. M. Snelling

Indian witness delivers blunt truth in court

In a sharp cross examination a Sioux Falls lawyer pressed an Indian on how he earns a living. The witness looked at him and simply replied Eat earning a roar from the courtroom and a smile from the judge.

Fenimore Cooper United States St. Paul Mr. Bailey

Brown Bound Over on Illicit Distilling Charge

Isaac Brown of Madison County was arrested near Jepolia by a U S Deputy Marshal Ayers for illicit distilling. He faced trial yesterday morning before Judge E O Kinnebrew.

Madison County Isaac Brown Jeplia U. Ss Ayers Brown E. 0. Kinnebrew

Also Mentioned on This Page

Doctor Slocum Berry Wright Skiff Dr. M. A. Simmons Macon-Telegraph John B. Goodwyn W. M. Terry Elkton Governor Candler Catarrh Peruna E. Dicker la Grippe Tam William Youngblood Interior Washington, D.C Columbus Ohio William Ing Youngblood Surgical EeSgEt Shy Uncle Hiram Hiram Chicago W. J. Cuyler Red Creek Cuyler W. G. Phippin Red Creek Herald H R. Palmer & Sons Brumby Drug Co
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