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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
2
A Philadelphia Inquirer piece recalls a police warning to a young man beneath a rain slick iron awning. Wet surfaces and nearby wires could energize the post. the officer warns of possible fatal electrocution and steps away as the man watches the hazard. The anecdote ends with silent, cautious distance under the dripping shelter.
The Comer Masonic lodge staged a lively program with A L Comer J S Daniel and A M Scarborough among the organizers. Worshipful Master W O Birchmore gave the welcome and Rev Henry F Branham and Col D W Meadow spoke with notable eloquence. M G Michael closed with a half hour exposition of Masonry.
A car of powder exploded near Dyess Brothers store at Daisy on December 27 at 9 am after fireworks caused the blast. M T Dyess and two boys were inside. no serious injuries. The stock is ruined and the building a total loss with no insurance. Loss about $2,000. Firemen and citizens contained the blaze, generous licensing for medicine noted in ad copy.
Mr. Max Joseph of this city spoke at the Elberton Masonic Lodge memorial meeting for Col. John H. Jones. His remarks honored the occasion and reflect his strong enthusiasm for Masonry and its advancement in Georgia.
Twenty Years Proof unfolds in a testimonial style praising Tutt's Liver Pills for restoring natural bowel motion and cleansing the system. A Chilesburg Va user claims twenty years of liver disease cured, asserting the remedy as essential for sick headaches and indigestion.
A distressed New York mother neglects her own health as she frets over a failing infant. Despite abundant food for both, she remains pale and thin while the baby thrives on bone-forming nutrients.
F. M. Strickland alias J H Lee a silversmith and brickmason was arrested in Carnesville Tuesday night and jailed in Danielsville on burglary charges. Bond set at 400 dollars, he could not pay. He allegedly stole goods from Rowe Moon at Comer. Mr Allison Rowe pursued him since Sunday and captured him Tuesday night. he had been unknown here, and used the alias J H Lee until confronted with evidence.
In Reidville Georgia on Christmas night a clash between blacks and whites escalated after taunting. One black man was killed and several wounded including two white men with RB Ponder among the injured. The scene described follows a town riot with multiple victims.
Relatives from Harmony Grove came to Comer after the Tuesday death of Ales Martin. no prosecution steps were taken against Will and Tom Russell. Reports indicate Martin had threatened and fired at others, with the killing viewed locally as self defense amid no formal investigation.
Winston Spencer Churchill reports via cable that he escaped from Pretoria by climbing walls, hiding on a train under coal sacks, and moving toward Delagoa Bay. He details five precarious days with limited food, constant train searches, and eventual boarding a direct service beyond Middleburg. The dispatch, dated Lorenzo Marques, notes Boers searched trains but failed to find him. Hood's Sarsaparilla closes the piece with an ad-style claim.
The Dukes of Durham have purchased thousands of acres in Lake County Florida and plan to harvest timber, plant tobacco, and build a railroad to connect with the Florida East Coast line. The item notes the deal alongside ads for Dr King’s New Life Pills and Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic.
A Georgia woman Miss Gussie Booth fled Athena days ago. Telegram from Hattiesburg Miss dated December 27 1800 states Gussie is my wife and a letter of explanation follows. Family rift and abrupt departure resolved by marriage notice.
A major blaze in Augusta Georgia destroyed the Perkina Manufacturing Company glazing room and spread to the Perkina Iron Works across the street. Both plants were totally destroyed with estimated losses of 175000 and insurance of 65800. About 200 workers became unemployed. This marked the third severe Augusta fire that month.
FOR RENT. My home place containing 120 acres for one year. Post session given at once. MRS. M. F. CHAPPLE.
The State Normal School commission reelected the current faculty for the coming year at Atisata. Salaries are set for each post: B D Bradwell president $2400, Euler B Smith vice president $2000, Bothwell Graham $2000, D L Earnest $2000, B E D Branron $2000, Fred J Orr $1100, Susie Newton $1200, Annie Linton $1000, Valeria Fraser $1000, Ida Young $1000, Ida Bowie $19000, Mrs J E Palmer $450, Miss A Darracott $350, James H Jordan $150, G A Moll $800.
In Deposit Marshall county Alabama last evening a lethal clash between four relatives left James Hardon dead and John O Hardon badly injured. Jeddie Hardon was shot by Mac Romell who used a double barrel shotgun. The feud stemmed from whiskey related tensions and all four involved are noted Marshall county citizens.
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Mra P. Marks proposes a three story brick building on the corner of Broad and Wall streets. It will extend back to the rear of the Max Joseph building, replacing present structures and raising Wall street to a more respectable level. Capt. James McCulloch drafts plans. iron front, adaptable for stores or offices, with hopes for further handsome erections in Athens next year.
The state treasurer, Colonel William J. Speer, reports the total cost of the recently ended legislative session as 60,921.71 dollars, close to the 70,000 dollar estimate. Some committees are not included, and tax commission and other investigative committees add about 4,000 dollars, making the 1899 session cost higher than many years.
Columbus Georgia December 27 The Columbus Manufacturing company directors met to approve completing the North Highlands mill to full capacity for twenty thousand spindles. The Boston visit prompted an immediate decision to finish the plant now, with expectations the mill will be fully completed by April first.
W A Boggus was arrested yesterday at Danielsville Georgia for the murder of F P M Holliday near Jefferson several weeks ago. He denies guilt but the arresting officers say they have sufficient evidence for conviction. A total reward of five hundred dollars from the state Jackson county and a relative motivates public interest as the trial looms. Deputy Sheriff Collier aided in the operation.
A rapidfire digest of scattered notices from Dec 27 across U S towns reports accidental deaths including a stamp cannon blast in Zebulon Georgia and a fatal fire in Bald Knob Arkansas, a rock pinnacle collapse at Cumberland Gap, a jail escape in Norfolk Virginia, cashier shortage in Port Jervis New York, and library donation talks in Lincoln Nebraska. Also listed are political, labor, and social items involving Bryan, the American Jewish Historical Society, Miss Basaine, and other figures plus various local incidents and investigations.
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