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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
7
The Seaboard Air Line offers double daily vestibulated limited trains to north, south and southwest destinations. Schedule in effect November 8th, 1899.
Five prisoners attempted to break out Tuesday night by burning through a cell floor in Clarke County Jail. Sheriff Werr discovered a two foot diameter hole beneath quilts and blankets and notes the antiquated, inadequate facility. Authorities urge stronger steel cages to prevent further escape attempts.
West Brown, 65, convicted of selling whiskey and fined 100 dollars with six months on the city chain gang. Mayor Smith pledges harsher action against illicit liquor traffic. Henry Parka fined 3.75 for severe whipping. Walsh Scott fined 540 for disorderly conduct. Jennie Austin case dismissed for vagus evidence.
Georgia lawmakers shelved tax bill 18 after a House resolution sent the measure to the next legislature. The move aims to avoid a fruitless debate and prevent blocking other legislation. Also noted were remarks from Mexico’s wheat and rice crops and a cabinet discussion on Porto Rico’s finances.
A letter placed in a fire box caused a false alarm in Athens. Chief McDorman found a glass front was broken to insert the note and traced it to a servant of a prominent local family. The letter writer apologized as the act stemmed from ignorance and no action was taken against the person involved.
An advertisement from Atlanta Georgia promotes B B F a skin remedy claiming to cure blemishes sores and skin inflammation. It promises relief for various conditions and urges readers to send two stamps for a free sample and order details. The copy uses bold claims about curing persistent skin problems and mentions Crusty scales and Kesema Ped like symptoms.
Funeral services for Captain D. C. Oliver were held at New Salem Church Banks County with brief simple rites per his request. The ceremony included a few songs and scriptures read by Rev. E. D. Stone as friends gathered in sorrow. Prokly Ash Bitters is advertised as a tonic for kidneys liver stomach and bowels sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons.
W F Dorsey travels to Macon for a Masonic meeting to map uniform and effective work across Georgia lodges. An advertisement claims Boschee's German Syrup relieves coughs and lung troubles, offering a sample at H B Palmer & Sons.
An 19th century animal combat tale recalls a lion and tiger clash at Edmonds' yard where the tiger killed the lion after forcing its den, and a later Regent's Park fight where tiger and tigress raged with fatal injuries and a keeper reporting blood spatter from the neck wound.
Atlanta date reports John T Boifeuillet veteran clerk of the Georgia House announces his candidacy for reelection. He has already secured broad support from members of both houses and prominent state officials, signaling probable election.
An article touts kidney and bladder illness affecting both sexes, noting symptoms like bed wetting and discomfort. It promotes Swamp-Root tonic from Dr Kilmer & Co with sample offers and testimonials, urging readers to request pamphlets and mention the paper.
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