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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
7
A sheriff sale notice indicates a property action supervised by Clarke County authorities. The document references an order to sell before the courthouse door and notes involvement of parties including James T. Comer and M. J. McCuray with reference to a deed. The text is garbled but centers on a statutory sale process initiated by the clerk.
Clarke County Georgia public sale notice lists property of William Jones described as a riverfront lot with a two room structure, auctioned under a deed of trust in January 1900. The document also includes debtor creditor notices and probate court actions regarding Mary Gould and Eliza Tallk, and appointment of administrators in Clarke and Wilkinson counties.
A Kanaka orderly to the Noumea Immigration Office on his honeymoon was killed and eaten after landing at Aoba rather than the intended tribe. The widow was supported by the tribe. A separate note recounts a Chicago sparrow hat incident at a lunchroom and unrelated city descriptions featuring land and street references.
United States grand jury in Savannah returns an indictment against fourteen parties for conspiracy to use the mails in a fraud scheme. Among those named are D. A. Tyacu, founder of the Tyson Long Distance Telephone Company, W. L. Jones, M. E. Hutchinson, J. H. Hutchinson, C. B. Reaver, and J. T. Hammond. Several other defendants are unnamed pending arrest. Principal towns listed include Dublin, Glenwood, Chopee, Vidalia, Manasas, Lyons, and Rixville. The case details reveal shipment schemes and witness B. Frank who alerted authorities. A medical advertisement for Pain-Killer follows.
In Macon Georgia on December 13 the mayoral race and four aldermen seats concluded with no opposition. Bridges Smith received 1009 votes as the city’s residents cast a quiet ballot across four polling places.
The article discusses the Modder River fight of November 28 during the Boer War, noting 9,500 English against 10,000 to 11,000 Boers and a fourteen hour battle with heavy casualties. It compares Modder River’s bloodiness to other battles, cites Methuen's cables, and ends with an advertisement for Prickly Ash Bitters from H. R. Palmer & Sons.
In the house yesterday Mr Pace of Newton presented a favorable committee report on Dr Carlton’s bill from Clarke amending the constitution. It would allow the sinking fund tax to be not levied when sufficient funds exist in the treasury from state property miles.
The Phi Kappa and Demosthenian societies have chosen six orators to contest the Shropshire medal on January 19 at the University chapel. J. B. Jones Glen W. Legwin Doyle Campbell J. P. Mott Fred Jackson and Oliver will present polished speeches on southern topics. The medal dates to 1696 and past winners include Hall Weddington McMichael Moore and C B Weddington.
Fertilizers containing at least 8 to 10 percent potash yield best results on all fruits. This pamphlet from German Kali Works at 93 Nasewa Street New York promotes these potash rich formulations for superior fruit production.
Washington December 18 The outlook at Lieutenant Brumby's bedside is brighter today. Dr Rixey reports hemorrhages have temporarily passed and Brumby, though very ill, has better chances for recovery. The crisis may come in several days and a definite change by week’s end is possible. Dr Nesbit notes he is resting easy and improving the last 24 hours.
Major R. E. L. Spence a Georgia boy who has built a reputation in the Philippines as the Fighting Major of the S2ad regiment. A University of Georgia graduate, he attended the university in 1887 and 1888 and has many friends here.
A dramatic verse fragment describes the death of Washington with a boy and youth honoring his mother and courage. It places Washington’s death beside Potomac and compares his end to a sun sinking beyond a glowing west. The speaker notes a great man’s passing and lauds his life.
Democratic Leader criticizes a proposed financial bill as a bad measure aligned with the gold standard plan. He urges defeat and argues it harms democracy while signaling continued opposition in Congress. A second短 fragment notes a medical ad for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve linked to piles and skin issues.
In city court yesterday a civil case involving W. Cooper was heard. Hardeman claimed damages for alleged sepsis related injury and sued Cooper. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant.
The House passed a bill by Mr. Hardwick of Washington county to appropriate 12 500 to the state militia. If the Senate agrees the money will be available to organize arm and equip the militia with a direct appropriation to each company, including the Athens Guards.
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