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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1902

Page

2

Clarke County legal notices and road establishment details

Legal advertisements from Clarke County include a divorce proceeding against Lucy Binton requiring William Binton to appear at the October term of Clarke Superior Court. Also listed are notices of a proposed second class public road from the Winder and Lawrenceville road to past the Tallassee wood, with August 1902 as the standstill date for objections. Additional items announce a partition sale under a court decree in the Beane vs Brumby matter and a corporate incorporation petition for a University printing and publishing firm in Athens, with stock details and powers. Court orders summon parties, set terms, and publish related financial claims and notices in Clarke County.

Lucy Binton Wim. Binton William Bint Clarke Superior Claree Beri Towers Thernof Dodge W. Cooper Superior Court Athens Clare County G. W. Boster Lastriet Ei M Said Winder Lawrenceville Road Heard Place Men Sarare Fiamilton Duke A. Daniel Mra En Teater John W._ Pee Tallasies Wood Tallaswow Bridge Commissioners of Roads and Revenues Mid County Ume Luz A. C. Erwin Rase Lumpkin W. W. Clayton Clayton Street Sasa A State OF Georgia Conn David Barrow A. H. Patterson Ermierris J.H. T. McPherson Sap They Asociates Sey Et Dexire Deer University Ee Wil Book Ald Eaid Corporation Ranean Morris Wieetten T C. W. Cooper C. Cc Clarke County Virti Athena Pappert Hall Street Cap Laerez Alley Nicer Johnson and Andaman Aeta Johnson Dire Ars

Millionaires Arrive Home From Abroad Including J P Morgan

New York August 20 prominent travelers aboard the Oceanic from Liverpool include J P Morgan Bishop K C Potter Clement A Griscom P B Widener and Mrs Patrick Campbell. Morgan refused to discuss publications while Potter voiced disappointment that the coal strike remains unsettled and Griscom spoke on steamship combine plans. Armour said he knew nothing of a 260 million best trust and planned to return to Chicago to resume business.

New York Liverpool J. P. Morgan K. C. Potter Clement A. Griscom Philadelphia International Navigation Company B. Widener Patrick Campbell Morgan Bishop Potter Cunard Line Cunard J. Ogden Armour Chicago

Castro Evacuates Cumana as Revolutionists Seize Port

Aug 20 Willemstad Curacao dispatch reports Cumana Venezuela fell to revolutionists without resistance. Government forces under General Velutini evacuated to Margarita aboard the steamer Osaun. British warships reportedly may visit LaGuayra, amid speculation. Revolt now controls several coastal ports including Ciudad Bolivar Gualpano Cano Colorado La Vela de Coro Carupano Barcelona and Comana.

Willemstad Curacao Cumana Bermudes Venezuela Velutini Margarita Ledzayra LaGuayra

Trolley Car Wreck in Bronx Leaves One Dead

One injured man identified as F W Keys died after trolley crash on Jerome Avenue near Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. Policeman J K Palmer is unconscious at Fordham Hospital with a fractured skull and likely death. Other passengers were reported as improving.

New York Jerome Avenue Bronx F. W. Keys T Jo J. K. Palmer Fordham Union Railway Lne Jerome Aveans Moshwlu Parkway Parkway

Advertisement for kidney cure and relief remedies

An old time medical ad claims cures for kidney disease and backache. It mentions Thad Thad suffering loss of weight to 120 pounds and promotes ST.VITUS DANCE and related tonics. The ad lists prices and locations in Olive Furnace and Dr. Fenner’s remedies with free consultations.

Ds Ponerlv D. Fenner Thad W.U. McGugin Olive Furnace St.vitus

Mutiny in Kentucky Prison Ends in Wounding and Capture

In Frankfort hundreds of armed citizens watched as three murderers Lafayette Brooks Walldo Bishop and T Mulligan took hostage Willis Clark county foreman in the chair factory and fought guards. Bishop was fatally wounded Mulligan shot in the shoulder and a black laborer was hit by a rifle ball. The mutineers demanded surrender of guards and defied the warden. After hours of standoff starvation threats and messages went unanswered before a rescue or capture was achieved.

Frankfort Cata State Penitentiary Lafayette Brooks Moigan County Walledo Bishop T. Mulligan Kenton County Bishop Mulligan Negro Brooks Gill Quard F KB. Hurst Mat Madiran Fred Reed Department Willis Clark County Rocker Lillard Madigan James Buckley Morgan Brower

Gaulding in Critical Condition After Winterville Shooting

Mr Gaulding, wounded by pistol fire in Winterville weeks ago, is much worse and feared to die from a stroke of paralysis resulting yesterday. Doctors say recovery doubtful. he receives the best medical care as friends hope for improvement.

Taliaferro County Debating Contest Offers Gold Medal

A countywide declamation contest is planned for ages 6 to 18 in Taliaferro with a gold medal prize funded by Alvin G. Golacki, editor of the Taliaferro County News. Eligibility excludes any student who has attended college and districts will nominate winners through preliminary events. The plan follows a recent editorial urging a Southern boys oratory stimulus and may inaugurate annual contests under County School Commissioner Flynt.

Taliaferro County Alvin G. Golacki Flynt Dom. Flynt Taliferro Golucke

Kilmer's Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief Sample Offer

An advertisement touts Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for lame back and kidney, liver, and bladder troubles. It claims wide use in hospitals and private practice and offers a free sample bottle by mail with a request note to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghmton NY.

Kilmer Bright Dr. Kilmer & Co Bing- Baméon

Boers and Blacks May War in South Africa

London reports from Johannesburg warn that the native problem in South Africa is worsening and could split the new colonies. Boers fear British rule, attacks on farmers and white women rise, and armed camps and arms among blacks raise tensions. Universal disarmament and strict penalties for assaults on women are urged.

South Africa London Mall Johannesburg

Miss Nellie Thomason Dies in Columbus

Columbus Ga August 19 Nellie Thomason well known young lady dies after lingering illness at her mother's Rose Hill home Funeral will be held tomorrow with interment at Talbotton Miss Thomason remembered as a pleasant visitor of Miss Ruby Lampkin during the 1900 commencement and leaves many mourners in the city.

Yeateray Columbus Nellie Thomason E. B. Thomason Rose Hill Talbotton Thomason Ruby Lampkin

Dying Doctor Describes Morphine Death in Note

In Kanees City Aug 20 Dr L Foote aged 80 died at his Argentine Kan office from morphine believed accidental. He left a note detailing his struggle and directives for disposal of his property. He wrote I feel all right yet know the poison is doing its work and I am sure I have not long to live. My mind is clear though my body fails.

Kansen Kanees City L Foote Argentine Kan Hig Dr. Foote Oni

Adjustment Effort Over Country Club Property Dispute

British-American Mortgage director L H Graham spent yesterday in the city seeking a settlement of the Country Club property case now owned by Judge Hamilton McWhorter. Graham, McWhorter and DaBose met for hours but declined to discuss outcomes. Graham remained in town awaiting a final resolution.

L. H. Graham Country Club Hamilton McWhorter Graham Judge McWhorter DaBose

Good Intentions Echoed By Uncle Eben Misquotes

A humorous quip attributed to Uncle Eben warns that good intentions alone ruin folks who overestimate skill, reflecting a folksy stance on caution and earnest effort over blind belief. The line appears in a Washington Star context, capturing rural dialect and moral bite.

Eben Washington

Coat with no buttons joke sparks class of newsboys

A mission teacher asks a class of newsboys if any coat has no buttons. A quick reply says there is such a coat a coat of paint. The exchange captures a humorous moment in a teaching scene.

Cuban Senators Demand Removal of U S Coat of Arms

A Havana cable reports Cuban Senator Salvador Olaneros and the Marquis of Santa Lucia moved to remove the United States coat of arms, flags, and all symbols from the arsenal. Senators Cabello and Betancourt supported. the motion was unanimously defeated except for Olaneros, amid debate on U S emblem rights.

New York Salvador Olaneros Marquis of Santa Lucia United States Arsenal Havana Tribune Sepatora Cabello Betancourt Mendes Capote Congrze Cisneros Benoi Capote Olanotos

Bloody fight on train over Jim Crow coach

On a Seaboard Air Line train near Middlenburg a fight occurred when Black passengers resisted moving to the coach for Negroes. Road Master Fred Stevers of Stavers Virginia was shot and killed while attempting to restrain an assailant. Jim Mitchell, a Black porter, was wounded in the abdomen and rushed to Raleigh for surgery. bloodhounds were sent from Weldon to pursue two escaping assailants.

Milied Dan Joe Cole Stevers Can Steve Stevers Mitchell Cols Clements Weldon Banderson Jim Mitchell Raleigh

Hurricane Strikes Rome Causes Widespread Damage

A severe hurricane hit Rome on August 20 causing extensive property and crop damage. The McDonald Fur Co building roof, Central Hotel, and Wright & Wooten drug store suffered major loss while roofs, signs, and windows failed across town. A church memorial window was destroyed and about 200 shade trees felled. Mrs. W. Kirton was killed by lightning near Rockmart.

Rome McDonald Fur Company Central Hotel Wright & Wooten Mise W. A. Knowles Cropa

Veterans' Big Reunion In Greensboro Ends With Large Attendance

Greensboro August 20 Twelve hundred Confederate Veterans are in Greensboro for the state reunion with expectations of reaching two thousand. The annual officers election will be held at the Grand Opera house with General J. M. Carr presiding. Major S. A. Crump of Macon will deliver the principal address. Local veterans and friends plan entertainment for those unable to pay bus fares. Three hundred tents of the state guard are set up for visiting soldiers.

Greensboro N. C Grand Opera House Ju- Man Carr North Carolina Division of Confederate Veterans A. Crump Macon State Guard

Lafayette strike leaves Lafayette Street Railway cars sparsely used

In Lafayette Ind on August 18 a strike and boycott led by the Centre Labor Union empties street cars as wagons and carriages fill the streets, reflecting a disrupted transit situation and reduced passenger flow.

Lafayette, Et Lafayette Ind Lafayette Street Railway Company Centre Labor Union

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Ohn D. Mell, Attorany Maid ‘Company Riveree Ufield Lawrence Johnson Clarke Kussetl C. W. Qouren Longman & Martine Anilison Longman & Martines Bole Agrate Dozier Lumber Oceanic Clement A. Grincom Combine Castro DR. Fenner Kentucky Jed Warden Villard Frank Brooks Goer Generale Brussels MR Gaulding Winterville Taliaferro CP Alvin G. Golucke Miss Thomason M'Shorters Robertson Marbie Works Nig Themes Atheng, Gs U.S DeWitt &Co Oottle H.R. Palmer Sons W. J Anith & Bro C. W. McGregor Athens, Ga Postage Stampa LJ Supely Co Dietiares Mae Ate Kaw Tw County J. H. Donan Clarios Ua Uy Roaers VOR Ama Shack Eleed BR. R Ariele Seaboard Air Line Athess Boum Amanee Lion Doxon Gon Pasngse Orentral OF Georgia Railway Humphrey Pensonage Cei LS LP Aa Alvar Neva Ea x
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