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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1899

Page

5

Royal Mills Incorporation Petition Seeks Charter in Georgia

In Clarke and Oglethorpe counties petitioners seek charter for The Royal Mills to operate cotton and wool production, mill services, and related power plants for twenty years with renewal. Capital set at 75000 dollars, later up to 200000, stock votes by shares, offices defined, and authority to acquire real estate, lease mills, issue bonds, and establish by laws. Also included is a separate Clarke County filing for Athens and Manufacturing Co. with similar aims and stock terms.

Royal Mills Atheny Clarke County Georgia Cipal The Athens and Manufacturing Co Charater

Peruna Cited By Sufferers In Widespread Letters

Letters from Mrs. J. D. Atkinson and others praise Peruna and Man on for chronic catarrh and constipation. Testimonials claim long cures after years of illness and failed treatment, urging others to write Dr. Hartman for free books and advice.

J. D, Atkin John O. Atkinson Independence Hartman Shopiso A. P. Stern Marine City Mich Delaware A.¥.Bierk J. A. Basher Knoryille Tenn Peruna Mon J. W. Draper Gainsboro A. Magaw Weathet Springfield Mogaw Ely York Womer Dr. Hathaway Eens Et Hathaway Olier Mally Newton Hathaway At. D. der Way & Oer Stylent

Bicycles as Baggage Laws Spread Across States

The League of American Wheelmen led a campaign to require railroads to carry bicycles as baggage, ending heavy charges. By 1900 fourteen eastern states had enacted such laws, with Utah and others watching for similar action as western railroads issued new tariffs. Gronack L. McCannery notes the ongoing effort and the railroads’ wary stance.

Ines Supreme Court Orst League of American Wheelmen Grone New York Isaac B. Potter Empire State Milo M. Daldino Morton Albany Trenton League Western Associations of Railroads Oaly Gronack L. McCanrny

Croup Remedy and War News From London

An odd mix of health tips and war dispatches appears. Advertisements praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for hoarseness and croup, while cables from London report scarce war news and delays in the Medder river engagement.

London Medder River Lord Methuen Mafeking

State Normal School Commencement Today With Gov Candler

Commencement exercises start at ten o clock on the Rock College grounds. Gov Candler expected to deliver an address. Chancellor Hill will award diplomas to twenty one graduates and Miss Mary Allen will read. Over one hundred teaching certificates to be issued.

State Normal School Auditoorium Rock College Candler Chancellor Hill University of Georgia Errett Allen Mary Allen

Athens Foundry Sale Halts at Court House Auction

Sheriff Wier sold multiple properties at the courthouse led by Capt. James White purchaser for 7900 dollars. The foundry stock moved to Judge J. R White for 1850 dollars and the McGinty farm to Harry McGinty for 700 dollars. J W Hale farm went to J T Hardeman at six dollars 15 cents per acre. The ad closes with an ill ad for Pain Killer.

Court House Wier James White J. R White McGinty Athens Harry McGinty Hickory Street J. W. Hale J. T Hardeman

Tutt's Liver Pills Promised Cure All Digestive Ailments

An advertisement touts Tutt's Liver Pills as a universal remedy saving money by curing stomach liver and bowel diseases. It claims relief for sick headache dyspepsia malaria constipation and biliousness with endorsements from a million people.

Palmer & Sona Tutt

Horse Swappers Convened Yesterday in Athens Report

A long standing Horse Swappers organization gathered yesterday with attendance from Athens and many smaller towns. The event featured various stock including horses and other animals, described as a gala time. Members listed include Arthur Arnold Jim Cheney Chas Cooper Chas Migs Annie BE Gunning and others.

Nenally Athens Toonelsting Messrs Arthur Arnold Jim Cheney Chas Cooper

Favorable House Report on University Summer Expenditure Bill

The house committee on appropriations reports favorably on Maj. Carlson’s bill to appropriate 4000 pounds for University Summer expenses through next year. It will be taken up by the house for action, with expectation of passage.

Maj. Carlson House Committee On Appropriations House

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Georgia Saarkt County Said County Billapa James M. Smith T. P. Vincent A H Hodgeon J. Carithers John R White Arthur E Griffith W. D Griffeth John J. Strickland Maton F Iil Opera Eaditidae Machinesq Shcaataate Meethalders Etrickland & Green Encestate I. J Enney Superior Court Clarke Soasty Clarke la J. Allen Smith M Joel Th Amos B. Morse John M. Harden Dpal Geor Strickland & Green, Petitioners’ Attorneys Cleghs Kenney Oise J. K. Kenney Clarke Co Texam Pound Dallas Tex Louis Schinka J.B. Clarke Peoria Ill DeWitt Palmer & Sons Savannah Tia Southern Railway Company Columbia Perth Blackville Allendale 8.C Florida East Coast Railway Florida Key West Havana Cuba Nauman N. P Miami Fis Florida East Coast Steamship Line Saverash West Tamps Plant Steamship Line Washington Post Berlin von Theilmap Germany South Africa Chamberlain B. R. Palmer & Sons Washington Sanger Matanzas Thomas C. Bower Gleace, O H.R. Palmer & Sons Onida Gentryville Ind Mobile Als Iane Miss Edmund Boykin Roderick Tom D. B. Johnston Richmond Tud H. R. Palmer & Sons Gov. Candler Liss Mary Allen A. EB. Wilson Helm Brace Dan Lindsey W. 8 Eran Chicago Mooney and Holand Weill Athens Foundry the Ancient and Honorable Order Danielsville Migs Annie BE Gunning Tyro Palmer Mr. J. Sheer Sodalia Ean Iva Sesehn WU
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