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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1899

Page

5

Clarke County Sheriff's Sale Describes Property and Machinery

Clarke County tax sale notices detail parcels in Athens and surrounding areas. The sale includes a one acre lot on a street near a church, various shops and machinery at the Athens works, and a brick building with adjacent lot. advertised by tax collector W. H. Linton with tenants in possession. The notice lists multiple properties, boundaries, and sale conditions for state and county taxes.

Clarke Alba Cloke Ouniy Goons Garing Ann U. Tay Paget Pompsden Ston Athons G. M Haid Ecose Sale iLten Iiterwit Achony Ara Aida Robecen Linton Clarke Mount Georj W.H Bailey Athens Petro Tok i Linton Clarke County Bae Mae Clarke Sheriff Cat Georgia Fonnairy Saat Uae Renee Ee Milla Sulos Sistemas Cours Garton Moses Rupert B. B. Dai Rothoe Thomas Palas Art Ricer

Sheriff Sale and Trustee Proceedings Across Clarke County

A garbled docket lists sheriff sales including land tracts and one tract described near Benton and Smith corner with branches and rocks. It notes notices in Clarke County and various executors and trustees with dates in November and December, naming Wier Sheriff and local officials.

Clarke Iit Jonnie Law Thia Georgis Clarke County

Governor McCord Recommends Peruna for Catarrh Cure

Ex governor Myron H. McCord of New Mexico writes from Washington praising Peruna for nasal catarrh and general throat symptoms. He endorses the medicine and urges others to start treatment now, offering a free catarrh book from Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.

M. H. McCord Myron H. McCord New Mexico Hartman Washington, D. C Columbus Ohio

Boxing Night at Jesters Hall Promises Big Show

Two noted Negro pugilists headline at Jesters Hall next Monday night with Cape Town Joe vs Kid Carter of Augusta in a 25 round decision fight. Spider Harris vs Ben Gren opens ten rounds, followed by a cake-walk with Cobbham elite. Admission 25 and 50 cents.

Cape Town Joe Kid" Carter Ausuta Augusta Cobbham

Death of Mrs. Bartlett in Macon shocks Athens circle

Friends and relatives mourn the death of Congress man Charlie Bartlett’s mother in Macon after a brief illness. She was beloved in Georgia and visited Athens often, leaving widespread sorrow among her many friends. Funeral details were announced as the family makes probate and estate arrangements.

Charlie Bartlett Georgia Athens Joe Carlton Macon

County Builds Stockade for Clarke County Convicts

Clarke County commissioners plan a county farm stockade near Athens to house up to fifty convicts for road work and future district stockades. Construction to start soon with sanitary, comfortable facilities. fifty three convicts currently, stockade suitable for all. Ely's Liquid Cream Balm advertisement included.

McGregor Buys Athens Bookstore Consolidating Two Shops

D W McGregor purchases the stock of books and stationery from Capt J J G B McMahan consolidating with his own stock. McGregor plans major expansion while McMahan rests for health. In Nashville Ga John McNabb injured Turner in drunken row, Turner disemboweled and not expected to recover.

D. W. McGregor J J J McMahan Mr. McGregor Mr. McSevere B W. Barke J. W. Darke Co Macon Athens Capt. McMahan Scotland McNabb Turner Nashville John McNabb MsNabb

Bank Debtors To Be Paid As Receiver Collects

Exchange Bank depositors will be paid in a few days as Receiver Parker continues money collection. Most depositors will receive funds by Friday, with a few willing to wait for further collections. The bank’s affairs will take time to settle and equity among stockholders remains unsettled.

Exchange Bank Parker

Sensation in Georgia House as McDonald accuses committee

Representative McDonald of Ware says the county matters committee was fixed and faces a possible investigation. Chairman Moore counters that endorsements on McDonald’s bills were forged, signaling a formal probe into committee integrity and management. Annie Springs of Philadelphia reports a dramatic recovery using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption.

Atlanta House of Representatives Assembly McDonald Ware Moore Carroll Annie B. Springs Howard Et Philadelphia Dr. King

Kelly to take charge of pauper farm

County commissioners appoint W D Kelly to oversee the pauper farm replacing resigning Shackelford. The farm will be worked by county convicts when not needed on roads and its products help support the convict system. Kelly is experienced and begins immediately. Also an ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills claims relief for headaches.

Shackelford W. D. Kelly Kelly Coe Dr. King H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Tragedy At Repton Sparks Mob Pursuit In Alabama

Reports from Pensacola Alabama on November 28 describe a shooting affray at Repton involving two unidentified Black men. After a theft, a chase led to more gunfire with a man named Shorty reportedly shot during the ensuing confrontation.

Repton Als Pensacola Ala

Grateful Patient Praises Medicine’s Pain Relief

A testimonial from Minrrs M. Kreg of Nosra, Arkansas, praises a remedy for backache and side pain after using a product marketed as powerful. The speaker claims complete relief and urges other women to try the medicine, asserting broad benefits without side effects.

Fuerran Lydia B. Pinkhan M. Kreg Nosra Mass

Queer Card Letter to Editor From Unknown Friend

A peculiar postal card received by The Banner includes odd claims about fruit farming, gold and silver mines near Atlanta and Birmingham, a Tennessee clay discovery, and a judgment that the sender is “loose” and should be caged. Mailed at Hogan, Georgia, the note is from an unknown source.

Ibis Athens State of Georgia Atlanta Birmingham Tennegses Hogan

Robbed the Grave Narration From Philadelphia Man

John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a terrifying three weeks during which he was near death and believes doctors saved his life and prevented another grave being robbed. The startling tale reflects a narrow escape and alleged near miss with death.

John Oliver Philadelphia

Lieutenant Brumby Ill at Garfield Hospital

Lieutenant Thomas M. Brumby Dewey’s flag lieutenant from the Manila battle is ill with fever at Garfield hospital in his city. He suffers a general breakdown and tropical fever after long service in Manila and will be confined for several weeks, with Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey sending flowers and inquiring about his condition.

Washington Thomas M. Brumby Dewey Manila Garfield Hospital Brumby Atlanta Admiral Dewey Bramby

Mock Adoption by the Red Men at Oconee Tribe

An Evening program at the Oconee Tribe features a mock adoption ceremony, a burlesque opera house style event designed for humor and spectacle. The show promises humorous skits, scenic effects, and a barbecue meal for attendees.

RED Men

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