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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1903

Page

5

Wine of Cardui praised by Miss Markell in Ontario

Miss May Markell of Ontario credits Wine of Cardui with restoring her health after three years of severe menstrual trouble. The letter extols the tonic as a safe home remedy, claiming it eases menstruation, prevents distress, and supports a natural transition through womanhood.

Iss May Markell Tendon Ontario Canada Cardus Cardui Cardai Markell

Mystery Surrounds Murder Attempt On Otto Gilbert

Irvington magazine employee Otto Gilbert was found dying in a hired buggy, bound and gagged. Blood on his face, ropes, and a drugged state suggested foul play. authorities suspect a jealous rival in love. The buggy wandered to town as bystanders halted it near the stable.

New York Otto Gilbert Irvington Gilbert Unlert

Pain Balm Advertises Relief for Lame Tacks and Chest Pain

An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as superior to plaster for lame tack and chest pain. It claims the balm relieves deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains and lists H.R Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro as vendors.

H.R Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Monument Unveiled for Last Boston Tea Party Survivor

In Chicago Lincoln Park a large bowl shaped monument honors David Kennison the last survivor of the Boston Tea Party The stone marking his burial site from 1772 rests near the grave in the old city cemetery The unveiling was led by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution and the General Society of the Revolution donors of the memorial.

Chicago David Kennison Boston Lincoln Park Kennison City Cemetery of Bone of the Revolution Sons of the Americas Revolution Daughters of the American Revolution Cochettes

Union Accepts Reduction in Wages

In Youngstown Ohio the Machinists union after a long meeting last night agreed to accept wage cuts by machine shop operators ranging from six to sixteen percent affecting about four hundred workers. In Texas Carthage business district burned this morning nearly destroying the town with losses around sixty thousand dollars and insurance about fifteen thousand. In Mobile Alabama President Arias consular agent for Panama arrived from New York to assume duties and predicted a bright future for the Republic.

Youngstown, O Machinists’ Union Republic Mobile Ala Arias Aganet Republic of Panama New York

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Easy Health

A playful advertisement notes that life’s price for a mistake can be high yet suggests Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. Sold at W J Smith & Bro and Palmer & Sons Drug Stores.

Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. BR. Palmer & Sons

Fire kills seven and injures seventeen at Walden University dorm

A deadly blaze in the Walden University women's dormitory in Nashville leaves seven dead and seventeen injured. The four story building lacked exits except the main staircase, forcing inmates to jump or be crushed as flames spread. Names of the dead and injured are listed, with the administration building heavily damaged and insured for part of the losses.

Nashville Tend Walden University Hamilton Stella Addison Port Gibson Mich Adele Christian Greenesboro Ala Bally Dade Hattiesburg Misa Mattie Leo Moore Huntaville Alt Lula Berry McMinnville Tenn Nannie C. Johnson Hattenburg Miss Cora Bryant Cleveland Mattle Moore Nannie Johnson Eleanor Moore

Prevent Croup with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy

Mothers can prevent croup by giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at the first sign of hoarseness or after a rough cough appears. The remedy is widely trusted and has never failed, said to dispel symptoms and reduce danger. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro. supply it.

Champberlain Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Walter Bohannon Free Pardoned Leader of Dalton Train Robbers

Governor Terrell pardoned H. W. Bohannon of Dalton for robbing Southern Railway freight cars. Bohannon had seven years served of a ten year sentence and now has about a year and a half left with good behavior. About 1,500 Whitfield county residents supported the pardon petition.

Dalton Atlanta Prison Commission Terrell H. W. Bohannon Southern Railway Company Bohannon Datton Whitfeld County A. W. Fife Sopertor 8. P. Maddox

Bold Cotton Theft in Daylight Hits Macon

In Macon Georgia on December 19 Joe Thomas and Henry Brown were jailed for stealing three bales of cotton. They loaded the cotton from a wagon near Adam’s warehouse and hauled it onto the dray as buyers and sellers worked nearby. Police halted the crime after suspects were spotted trying to sell cotton.

Macon Joe Thomas Henry Brown Adama

Fire destroys Muschenheim home on Fort Washington Ave

Fire swept the William Muschenheim residence at Fort Washington Avenue and One Hundred and Ninety-two Street. occupants barely escaped as two servants and two women leaped from windows. Muschenheim carried two servants to safety. The blaze left the house a total loss and heavily furnished. A fireman, Lieutenant Jobs Freelaw, died after being fatally injured during rescue efforts in a Brooklyn tenement fire.

Hudson New York Wllam Musch-enheim Fort Washington Avenue Twa Street Muschenheim City Brooklyn Jobs Freelaw Fire Department Stérise Readuers

Formal US Demand Delayed After Alexandretta Incident

Rear Admiral Cotton sails from Beirut to Alexandretta with Consul Davis after an assault report tied to the steamer Attarias. Davis left Alexandretta December 8, while discussions with the Ottoman foreign minister Tewfik Pasha continue, with no formal reparation demand yet presented.

U. 5 Constantinople Cotton Beirut San Francisco Davis Alexandretta Boari Attarias United States Tewfik Pasha

Rich Postal Pouches Christmas Gifts From New York Postoffice

Statistics from the Money order department show Christmas gifts of American coin totaling 1,408,060 sent to Europe aboard the liner St Louis on Saturday Kaiser Wilhelm on Tuesday and the Oceanic on Wednesday England received 28 1 won The domestic money orders to the United States and Canada on Thursday totaled 2,381,706

William New York Postoffice New York Europe St. Louis England United States Canada

Four Busy Days Before Christmas Stocked Here

Four days remain before Christmas and shoppers must hurry to finish buying. The ad urges visiting our store for best stock and guaranteed satisfaction with small parcel shopping to ease crowded delivery.

Fine Table Linens for Christmas Gift Market

The shop promotesChristmas table linen sets matching cloth and napkins. Hand some fringe doilies hemstitched towels lunch cloths tray covers centerpieces sideboard scarfs and dresser scarfs offered for holiday trade.

Fine Umbrellas for Men and Women

A sale of fine umbrellas highlights steel frames and silk coverings with a wide range of ornate handles. Prices are moderate and the values strong, offering a practical Christmas gift option for all.

Handkerchiefs On Sale For Men Women And Children

Handkerchiefs here for everybody with superb values. Beautiful Swiss embroidered and lace trimmed handkerchiefs, popular initial handkerchiefs and plain hemstitched options for women. For men and children also plain hemstitched initial and colored border styles.

Prices Slashed on Furs Carpets and Curtains

Handsome pieces remain in the collection and will be sold by Christmas Eve if needed. Furs are described as fashionable and desirable with reductions matching manufacturers lowest lists. Shoppers urged to buy a Christmas present like a carpet rug or curtains at reduced prices.

Michael Brothers Michael Brothers Company Athens Michael Bothers Company

Half Price Sale on Fine Millinery and Hats

Winter is beginning and the Millinery Department invites shoppers to secure stylish trimmed hats at half price. Walking hats from Phipps and Atchison and Knox are featured among the new season offerings.

Phipps

Russia Japan prospects after pacific proposals

Paris reports that Russia will submit a second proposal to ease tensions with Japan. Officials say the first proposal was not an ultimatum but a preliminary step toward pacific adjustment. A rejection could trigger a rupture between the two powers.

Paris Hes Japan Csar Russa

Cribb Hanged After Prolonged Crime Spree at Douglass

In Douglass on December 19, Leo Cribb was hanged after a spree that began with whisky fueled violence. He fired on his father in law, killed a marshal, wounded a train engineer, and attempted to shoot several others before being captured and executed. His defense credited counsel actions for delaying the execution from May.

Perado Douglass Gay Grimes Douglas Leo Cribb Wanford Stanford Cribb Nicholls Teston Gourson Emmet White Hart

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