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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1902

Page

5

Normal School Opens Session In Athens With Bright Prospects

The State Normal School in Athens plans a two week summer session starting Monday August 4 to prepare teachers. Two hundred pupils expected for the regular session, dormitories full, scholarships altered by the Southern Educational Conference, and a crowded Model School under Miss Davis and Miss Clark.

Athens State Normal School Bomuth Branson Atay Seston Model School Lacy Davis Orn FE. Clark Linton Misa Simms Misa Davis Mis Davis Miss Clark South Essy

Mr Gaulding In Serious Condition After Wound

Winterville man Mr. Gaulding, shot by a farm hand about a month ago, grows worse as doctors fear blood poisoning. Wound healing but neck and head show dark color, Athens visit noted, recovery now unlikely.

L. Gaulding Winterville

One Day for the Orphans at Bethesda Home

Bethesda Orphanage near Savannah, over 150 years old, founded by Rev George Whitefield, supports orphans across Georgia from Decatur to Savannah. The article notes a crippled girl needing limb work and surgery, and invites public support for the homes through Orphans Home Work Day on Saturday, September 27.

Bethesda Savannah George Whitfield Wesleys Bill Arp Georgia Decatur Atlanta Hopeville Washington Au‘gansta Macon National Surgical Institute

Movement to Erect a Grand Masonic Temple in Athens

For several months a steady effort has grown to build a magnificent Masonic temple in Athens. The plan envisions a temple for lodge use and a good office building, serving fraternal members and the city, with the goal of a structure that will be a credit to both the Masonic fraternity and Athens.

Athens Masonic Fraternity

Preparations Underway for Serepta Association Meeting

Baptist congregations in the city organize plans for hosting the Serepta association at First Baptist church in September. A committee including Measis J J Q McMahan chairman D D Walters secretary and others will arrange preliminaries and secure homes for about 125 delegates, aiming for a splendid Athens reception.

Serepta Association First Baptist Church Measis J.J. Q McMahan D. D. Walters J. Tribble T. Younr Harry Hodgeon Athens

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Massive Seaboard mortgage record seals $75 million bond issue

Clarke county clerk records the largest indenture of mortgage ever processed, securing a 75 million first mortgage bond issue by Seaboard Air Line Railway and Continental Trust Co. The document covers extensive warps of railroad lines from Richmond to Savannah, including Raleigh, Hamlet, Wilmington, Atlanta, and multiple branches with all assets and rolling stock pledged. Key stock and bond pledges from Seaboard Roanoke Ry and related lines are included, along with transfer of locomotives and equipment. John Skelton Williams and D C Port eous sign, recording fee 9.75.

C.W. Cooper Superior Court Clarke County Seaboard Air Line Railway Continental Trust Co Baltimore Rairoad Seaboard Air Line Richmond Petersburg Ridgeway N.C Raleigh and Gaston By. Co Weldon N. C Raleigh Roanoke Rapids Roanoke Junction Loulaburg Henderson Durham Sne Hamlet N. Y Gibson Pittaboro Wilmington Henrietta Mill Janction Ailton Ellenboro Caroleen Monroe North and South Carolina Georgia Atlanta Belt Junction Wanda Janction Cheraw Camden Columbia Denmark Fairfax Savannah Seaboard Roanoke Ry. Co Roanoke and Tar River R'y. Co Loganaville R'y. Co Georgia and Alabama R.y. Co G. & A. Terminal Co John Skelton Williams D. C. Porteous Cooper

Family feud turns violent as son shoots at father

In a police court case a Negro family across the river drew attention. Otis Huff faced a disorderly conduct charge after a drunken quarrel with his wife prompted his father Henry Hatt to intervene. Huff struck and chased his wife with a stick while Owls Hoff attempted to defend her. A rock and a pistol were involved. the son fired at his father but missed. The mayor fined Owls Hoff 200 dollars and Henry Hatt 600 dollars plus costs.

Henry Hatt Otis Huff Hoff Owls Hoff Huff Partica

Meeting of brothers after twenty years

A unique reunion occurs in Athena as John Klouse and his estranged brother D B Klouse, separated for twenty two years, recognize each other on a Sunday stroll near the Sea board depot and recount years of travel and family history. The piece also mentions local health ad copy for Kodol and a separate legal notice about a baseball injunction in Chattanooga with a possible amicable settlement in Memphis.

Athena John Klouse D. B. Klouse United States Trace Klouse Seaboard Depot Mr. Klouse Athens

Dead body found with twenty bullet holes near Chipsey Ga

Arthur McCauly, a Negro described as a bad character, was discovered about one mile from town with about 20 bullet holes in head and body after being taken from the county house Friday night. No mob members identified yet. Local drug ads promote remedies for bowel issues and dysentery.

Chipsey Arthur McCauly Enly

Pittsburg Fire Ravages Liberty Street Loss Hits 300000

A seven hour blaze on Liberty street in Pittsburg destroyed two eight story structures and damaged nearby shops. Six firefighters were injured, and several businesses including a wholesale grocery and a hat dealer suffered heavy smoke and water damage. The origin of the fire remained undetermined with about two thirds of the loss covered by insurance.

Pittsburg Liberty Street Wiliam Halzell Handa Wiliam Recao D. Leech C. Bleckley Daniel Gallagher Joseph Crim Lidwsty Street DeNoon Bros Stewart Bros Homeopathic Hospital Ewart Speer @ Hollar A. C. Ellis Ana J. Porter Pennsylvania Avenue

SERVICES HELD FOR MACKAY IN LONDON

Requiem mass said for died Col onel John W. Mackay at St Marys Catholic Church Cadogan Square with American and English friends attending. Clarence Mackay and Countess Tel fener family members present. Body to Nottingham Hill convent pending removal to America in autumn. Mass for the dead conducted by Father Clarke with a 20 member choir.

Requim Mase Millionaire London Masa Sald St. Mary's Cadogan Square John W. Mackay Clarence Mackay Princesa Colonna Countess Telfener

Daring Highway Robberies Hit Atlanta Near Peach Tree

Two highway robberies occurred in Atlanta between 7 and 10 p m within a block of Peach Tree Street. Miss Louise Martin, a nurse at Dr Holmen's sanitarium, was shocked and robbed of 26 dollars near her home on Kastca and Ivy. Frederick Geddings, a clerk at 8 Y Tupper’s office, was robbed of a watch and 2 dollars near West Peachtree and Howard. Police pursue suspects. identities unknown.

Atlanta Peachtree Street Louise Martin Mine Martin Ivy Street Dr. Holmen’ Sanitarium Kast [Ca Ivy Streets Frederick Geddings West Peachtree Street Y. Tupper West Peachtree Howard Streets

Romance at Charlotte

N G Balla a prominent Anderson merchant arrived in Charlotte with a young woman and sought marriage at First Presbyterian Church. Pastor Dr J R Howerter refused due to divorce. Rev T F Marr at Tryon Street Methodist Church wed them. They left for Boston on a wedding trip with Miss Carrie Sharpe as the bride. Witnesses were Miss Kate Sharpe and Mrs P A Hill of Greenville.

Charlotte N. C N. G. Balla Anderson First Presbyterian Church J. Ro Howerter Salla T F Marr Tryon Street Methodist Church Boston Carrie Sharpe Misa Kate Sharpe P. A. Hill Greenville

Coughs and consumption cure claims from Dr. Pierce ad

Patient testimonials claim Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures obstinate coughs bronchitis and weakness and restores health after eighteen months of treatment. The ad touts additional products and offers Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser by mail for a small fee.

Pierce Doctor Pierce Common Sense R. V. Pierce Buffalo

Tornado tears Gulf of California wrecking steamer

Tornado swept the Gulf of California injuring Guaymas, Mazatlán, and surrounding coast towns. The Pomeroy Ruby was driven ashore and sunk at Mazatlán with five drowned. Vessels wrecked, harbor buildings damaged, and numerous small craft reported lost as news of the disaster reaches San Francisco from Tucson.

San Francisco Tucson A. T Gulf of California Guaymas Publc Mazatlin

Warning ignored by teachers before Chu Island murder

Washington reports a Manila paper copy to the war department recounts Inspector Rees warning four teachers not to venture inland before their murder on Chu Island. Despite cautions to avoid Adoy of the Cabal family, the party pressed on, sharing their expedition with the inspector who again advised caution. Also note ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets endorsed by T. W. Robinson.

Washington Manila War Department Chu Rees Cebu Adoy Sam T. W. Robinson Justice of the Peace Loomis Mich

Child Bitten by Mad Dog in Bonnettaville

In Bonnettaville on July 2 a ten year old daughter of Rev. C. B. Smith was bitten by a dog suspected to be mad. The child traveled with her father to Atlanta to begin Pasteur treatment, with anxious townspeople awaiting further updates on her condition.

Bonnettaville 8. C C. B. Smith

Yaqui Indians Attack Mexican Ranch Near Hermosillo

Hunger driven Yaqui fighters including several women attacked the C armen ranch near Hermosillo Saturday. A Mexican troop patrol rescued the defenders, with two women and five men killed. The Yaquis were overwhelmed and captured. those seized were marched to Hermosillo for trial before General Torres. The incident is linked to the ongoing Yaqui unrest in the region.

San Francisco Tucson A. T Carmen Ranch Hermosillo Torres

Electric bolts deal death in Pittsburg storm

A violent thunderstorm struck Pittsburg and surrounding areas, killing Mia Kate Walsh and Francisco Imperators de Costello Matteo. Three workers died from lightning shock while five others were severely injured at a Unity site. Storm caused widespread damage including flooded sewers and a church steeple collapse in Hazlewood. The weather rushed east, with about 20 buildings struck in the 25 minutes of fury. In London, July 29, Colonel Arthur Lynch case ended in police court with Lynch to have counsel review. American witnesses Grieg and Worthington said they were arrested as British spies and Lynch acted as public prosecutor at their trial.

Pittsburg Mia Kate Walsh Francisco Imperators de Costello Matteo Mra Walsh Unity Soma Hazlewood Haye Station Arthur Lynch London Calway City House of Commons Lynch George Grieg Johannesburg Worthington Boera Vereeningen

One Hundredth Goodwood Racing Meeting Draws Crowds

London July 29 The One Hundredth anniversary of the Goodwood racing meeting had perfect weather. The principal event, the steward's cup handicap sweep, saw outsider Maurezin win at 10 to 1 as O'Donovan Rossa placed second and Master Willie took third.

London Maurezin O'Donovan Rossa Master Willie

Court Inquiry Probes Liberal Scandal at Windsor

A Liberal court of inquiry to probe the alleged persecution of Second Lieutenant Gregson of the Second Life Guards held a secret Windsor session. Gregson and two officers testified as evidence showed his carpet torn, kit damaged, and uniform ruined. Two lieutenants may be cashiered amid parliamentary scrutiny. Made Record on Wheel in New Jersey, Lottie Brandon rode 83 miles and 715 yards in one hour on a motor cycle track setting a new distance mark.

London Gregson Second Life Guards Windsor New York Lottie Brandon Wallaburg N.J And

Preacher Killed by Lightning Near Owensboro

Baptist minister Rev. O. Mitchell, formerly of Texas and based in Louisville, was struck and killed by lightning at Yelvington, about 18 miles from Owensboro Kentucky. Also a Cassville Georgia resident reports capturing a homing pigeon with a metal hand reading R. No. S865.

Owensboro O. Mitchell Louisville Texas Yelvington Cassville

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