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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
1
A fragment notes a culinary skill theme with partial phrases hinting at instruction or technique. It references cooks or teaching, but the exact context and names are unclear due to OCR corruption. The readable bits suggest a focus on practical kitchen expertise and discipline.
An 1800s Clarke County Georgia notice lists court actions including public sale of land held in widow’s dower and estates of J. Realet J. L. Molaweg and others, detailing parcels in Bogart and surrounding areas. It references incorporators for a Duke Hamilton venture and outlines stock terms, with administrator Herrington and attorney Reynolds named. The document notes sales of property for Henry Covington estate and heirs of G. Connell deceased, describing land between Randy Creek and New Road near Athens.
By virtue of an order of the ordinary the court house door will be the sale site for two tracts of land. The first tract covers about ninety two acres near Athens and Lexing road close to Tuckston. The estate of Hi Bharkelford deceased is being sold to pay debts and finalize distribution under Administrator T. W. Hackelford.
J B Maynard of Dalton contributes 1000 dollars for a dedicated fund at the Decatur Orphans Home. The gift supports maintenance for orphans from Whitfield or Monroe counties if they send children, otherwise aiding current residents. Mr Maynard, who reared an orphan, endorses the home’s work as trustees manage the fund. The Decatur Home is reported flourishing with many children in care.
During a long illness I suffered bed sores and were advised to try DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve. I used it with success and was perfectly cured. It is the best salve on the market for piles and sores. Beware counterfeits from H R Palmer and Warren J Smith.
Washington reports that Chili and Argentina may settle their boundary and Ultima Esperanza disputes by submission to the king of Great Britain. The protocol signed yesterday promises peace, easing official fears of a war between the two prosperous republics.
Raleigh December 26. Despite labor agents urging negroes especially farm workers to head west in three months few have left the state. Informed black workers predict a large move northward with spring. Many depart to towns or seek mill work. tobacco factories remain common. Only one textile mill, a silk operation, employs colored labor successfully.
A Christmas Eve accident near Salisbury North Carolina killed Ray 12 and Milton 9 Rusty, sons of railway employee John Rusty, as they failed to hear a fast moving train while returning from a Christmas tree. Spectator Zeb Trexler tried to rescue them and was seriously injured but expected to survive.
Fire destroyed the Virginia Chemical company cotton oil mill at Florence North Carolina with 600 tons of cotton seed and products and four Atlantic Coast Line freight cars. Mill value about 40 000 stock and manufactured goods about 40 000 insurance 16 000 on buildings 10 000. Origin unknown but blamed on tramps.
Savannah dispatch reports a fatal duel at Green Bulloch County between farmers Martin Jones and Claude DeLoach over cotton. DeLoach dies from buckshot while Jones is gravely wounded. Other items note a powder explosion injuring Mike Fry in Clinch County and multiple, varied local incidents across Georgia and nearby states.
A chaotic attack at a country church near Piketon Ohio left seven men fatally wounded and many more injured. Charles and Orrin Day sparked the violence with threats against the Leggs family. Worshipers, including women and children, fled via windows as guns and knives were used. The minister Mr. Rowe survived the melee.
Birmingham December 26 The case of relatives of Thomas Howell against the city of Bessemer for 1000 damages was thrown out on a demurrer to the affidavit. Howell was arrested in Bessemer and shot in his cell by Collins, who served ten years but was pardoned on health grounds. Relatives contended city responsibility.
Christmas generosity marked Birmingham area industry with Dimmick Pipe paying envelopes with a turkey and two pounds of coffee for every worker. George Griffin gave gold gifts to laundry employees. Meanwhile pocket thefts troubled crowds. A white boy was killed by a negro in Powderly, and a man faced a new trial for gambling. Schwab sailed for Europe on a rest trip. A record stock exchange seat sale reached $80,000. Tricentenary celebrations marked Gotha with Emperor William present.
Trenton New Jersey marked the 125th anniversary with elaborate ceremonies. A sham battle replayed Washington and Sullivan forces against Hessians, ending in two surrender points. Governor Voorhis reviewed a 1000-strong parade. Princeton professor Wilson spoke on the battle.
No coherent readable facts found in the fragment. Unable to determine a clear news item, event, or names for a proper summary card. The text appears garbled and lacks identifiable entities or actions.
An old patent medicine ad promotes Dr Bull's Pills for liver trouble constipation biliousness impure blood dyspepsia female complaints and stomach and bowel disorders. It touts a general cure all with multiple pills and dosages.
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