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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1899

Page

2

Will H S West Be A Candidate

Banner reporter probes street talk that H S West may run for the legislature. West says he has not decided, still prefers city harmony, but would consider public support if urged. He cites past service in Haber sham county and would focus on aiding the University and Normal School if pressed to run.

R. West Hon. H. S .West Ivestigate West Habersham County Jill University Normal School Foster

A Good Negro Dies Suddenly at Young's Stables

An eighteen year old Black man named Green Gibson, employed at Young's Stables, died yesterday morning at the home of Mr A E Arnold after a week of complaints. A physician diagnosed ulcerated tonsillitis and treated him, but he suffered a sinking spell and died shortly after.

Darkey Green Gibson A. E. Arnold Green

Episcopal Church Nearing Completion in Georgia

The Memorial windows and interior work of Emmanuel parish’s new Episcopal church near completion ahead of Thanksgiving. The building will seat 500, with two adjoining rooms, organ space, and a Sunday School use for the old wooden hall. Funds raised exceed $3,000 with total cost around $15,000. the seventy-foot tower remains.

Georgia Banner Episcopal Church Jesus Alpha Omega Christ St. John Gyprian Porter Wilcox Emmanuel Parish St. Luke Richard Dudley Moore Emmanuel Church St. Paul Charles Morris James Camak Mr Beatty

Maj H H Carlton for Clarke county seat in legislature

Citizens of Clarke county favor Maj H H Carlton to succeed the late Hon Alex S Erwin Jr as representative. They praise his potential as a valuable legislator, especially in university and educational affairs. The notice also advertises Dr Sawyer's Little Wide Awake Pills sold by Warren J. Smith & Bro.

H H Carlton Alex S Erwin, Jr Clarke County Dr. Sawyer Warren J. Smith & Bro

Fly-away Black People Left Athens in Flight

The note claims the so called fly-away group led by Jerry White left Athens for Augusta citing publicity from The Banner and police fears. It mentions two women accompanying them and warns of further departures next Monday. Also promotes Dr Sawyer’s Akatine as a kidney cure and references Weatherly case arguments.

Jerry White Augusta Athens Alice Hutchins Leila Hinton

Puzzling Gray Horse Tale From Avalon County

Local notices tell of a mysterious four year old gray horse owned by R A P Deam of Avalon Franklin County. Neighbors report a path worn in a dumbbell shape by the animal near an old Indian grave amid superstitions of conjuring or evil spirits.

Avalon Franklin County Darkies R. A. P. Deam Franklin County Dean A Darkey Vila Ellipse Jenkins’ Ferry Road Darkey Mr. Looney

Bank Denies Demand on Benedicts Bondsmen

In Atlanta reports the Exchange Bank denies making a demand on cashier John A Benedicts bondsmen for alleged shortfall. Benedict vanished with two bonds totaling 25000 and the bonds have not been found. Banks and bond companies await expert review before statements or any actions.

Change Bank Benedict American Shiety Co New York Fidelity Co

Tutt's Liver Pills for Digestive Ills and Liver Health

An advertisement claims Tutt's Liver Pills cure sick headache dyspepsia sour stomach malaria constipation torpid liver piles jaundice bilious fever and related ailments by promoting proper digestion and liver action. The copy emphasizes the liver as the key to health and beauty.

Tut Tutt

Bargain goods flood store with pins, buttons, and hardware

A discount catalog style sale lists cheap pins buttons thread combs safety pins and jewelry alongside hardware items like razors, knives, hammers, brooms, lamps, and glassware. Prices range from a penny to a few dimes with vast quantities and bulk offers.

Cologne

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