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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1902

Page

5

Medical advertisement touts Dr Pierce remedies for women

Letters and testimonials praise Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo New York for treating female ailments with Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. The ad claims silent suffering in women is eased by his items and invites free consultation by mail with confidential correspondence. It promotes the Common Sense Medical Adviser and offers the books for sale with mailed copies.

Sician R. V. Pierce Buffalo N.Y Sr Ierce Tierce Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Dr. Pierce Doctor Pierce Paderewski

Ovations Given to Hero of Santiago

Admiral Schley was feted in Nashville with a grand reception at the University club hosted by Major and Mrs. E. B. Stahlman. More than 600 guests attended the event noted for its lavish costumes and decorations before the Admiral and Mrs. Schley departed by private car toward Chattanooga.

Nashville Admiral Schley University Club E. B. Stahlman Schley Chattanooga Thomas Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway

Schley Arrives in Chattanooga With Distinguished Party

Admiral Schley arrives in Chattanooga at 2 50 pm aboard a private car on a special train. A party of about 30 ladies and gentlemen greets him after meeting in Whiteside Tennessee and joins Knoxville committee members for the visit. The host party includes Mayor A W Cabanisa and others, while President J W Thomas of the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis road accompanies the admiral.

Chattanooga Admiral Schley Whiteside Tenn J. B. Frazier A. W. Cabanisa Newell Sanders

Night Was Her Terror Cured by New Discovery

Mrs Obas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana suffered severe coughing and consumption. After failing other medicines she bought three $1 bottles of Dr King s New Discovery and was cured gaining 58 pounds. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds flu grippe bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles with trial bottles free at local stores.

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

Warden David Adams Warden Dies in Philadelphia

David Adams Warden a longtime Philadelphian and Civil War era composer died aged 89 He authored songs including All Quiet Along the Potomac Tonight The Flag s Come Back to Tennessee Mother Don t Weep for Your Boy and Tell Me Ye Winged Winds He was born in 1815 in London England and his father was a Tower of London yeoman warder noted for Waterloo bravery

Potomac Philadelphia David Adams Warden England Tower of London The Tower Duke of Wellington Waterloo

Explosion at Ardmore Plant Reported Killed

A report from Ardmore Maryland states an explosion at the Gerberite manufacturing plant killed the plant superintendent and possibly several others with more injuries. Details are scarce as Ardmore lies beyond the District of Columbia boundary.

Washington Gerberite Ardmore District of Columbia Boundary Line

Gale Battering Coasts Brings Death and Rescue Efforts

News from New York on February 4 reports a lingering gale along Long Island and New Jersey causing multiple shipwrecks and loss of life. Life savers operate near Oak Island. two crew from the L Schepp come ashore while others are taken to a wrecking tug. The Cavour aground off Long Beach remains secure as divers plan another effort. Five masts from Forge River indicate two barges wrecked. John Crittenden found adrift at Fire Island with no casualties aboard.

New York Long Island New Jersey Oak Island Long Beach Forge River John Crittenden S.a. Merritt Fire Island

Wrecking tugs at work on Claverdale stranded in Atlantic City

Brigantine Beach life saving station reports the British steamship Claverdale remains stranded and requires cargo removal before flotation. Wrecking tugs work while the new vessel may endure the strain. Nearby schooner Edith L. Allen ashore nearby shows severe damage and may become a total wreck.

Claverdale Atlantic City N. J Brigantine Beach Life Saving Station Cloverdale Edith L. Allen Bath Life Savera

Dryden takes oath as new senator from New Jersey

John F. Dryden is sworn in to succeed the late Senator Sewell for a six year term beginning March 4, 1901. The ceremony in the senate featured adjournment to the desk of the president pro tem and strong cheers from colleagues and New Jersey friends. Dryden’s family and intimate New Jersey friends attended from the gallery.

Masor Sewell Washington Fed Senate Keene New Jersey John F. Dryden Senator Sewell Dryden Keane Frye Congress

Trade and Missionaries in China See Positive Outlook

Secretary Wilson reports from Colombo on China noting returning missionaries due to unrest and improved outlook for Shanghai trade. American exports, peaches and plums from Canton, and new farm products for California and Florida are highlighted. Prices rise in China after Manila occupation, with labor scarcity and strong canning and dairy potential cited. A British officer says Chinese arsenals near Tianjin produce arms, signaling rapid awakenings.

Washington Wilson David G. Fairchild Department of Agriculture Lathrop Colombo Ceylon China Shanghai Fairchild Canton California Florida Manila Hong Kong Mr. Fairchild Tien-Tsin

Freight Trains Crash In Belt Junction Collision

At Belt Junction two Southern freight trains collided after No 143 sidetracked. Four men were injured including engineer William West and Train Hand Scott Johnson who was fatally injured. King Terrell and Walter Lipscomb suffered back and head injuries and an ankle dislocation.

Atlanta Belt Junction William West Scott Johnson King Terrell Walter Lipscomb

Arnica Balm Promises Pain Relief and Healing

The ad claims arnica balm fully cures corns and sprains with miraculous effect. It cites H. Robinson of Hillaborough Illinois and firms H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro as guarantors of the product.

H. Robinson Hillaborough Arnica Balve H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Million Dollar Suit Over Alabama City Cotton Mill Property

A federal suit filed in Birmingham names Georgia Alabama and Texas residents claiming ownership of the Dwight Manufacturing plant at Alabama City valued at 1 000 000 with 100 000 claimed for detention The defendants include the Massachusetts corporation Dwight Manufacturing Company and Robert B Kyle The property spans 899 acres and the suit seeks recovery of the plant and related rights.

Birmingham Ala United States Georgia Alabama Texas Dwight Manufacturing Company Alabama City South ET. Laster John L. Lanson Martha A. McKinney Emma Johnson James L. Sanson Texcy

War Office blamed in search for mismanaged horse buy

In a London House of Commons debate Major Arthur Lee accused War Office officials of incompetence and failing to coordinate horse purchases with US expertise. The Times, Globe, and St James Gazette called for accountability while noting £32 horse purchases with questionable margins.

London House of Commons Arthur Lee United States Army Washington Great Britain Lee War Office Wardrop Vienna United States Globe Hrodrick Wardrop I Globe Adda Brodrick Balfour the Times

Fire causes extensive damage in Adel business district

Fire in Adel Georgia yesterday morning damaged about half the business district, with losses near ten thousand dollars. The blaze started above L M Kennon’s drug store. Insurance is listed at about fifty percent amid brick buildings and a crowded block of firms.

Macon Adel L. M. Kennon W. Webb Kennon & Wells J. T. Wilkes A. B. Webb M. 3. Patten J. EB. Wilkes C. E. Webb T. E. Mitey Parrish

Dividend Declared by Standard Oil of New Jersey

The directors of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey declared a dividend of $20 per share today in New York. This amount matches the payout of the corresponding quarter in the prior year and the year before.

New York Standard Oil Company New Jersey

Brothers Fatally Fight Over Grudge in Kentucky

In Alexander Kentucky Heater Burner and his brother James confronted each other over a long running feud. Heater shot James with a double barreled shotgun after James struck Heater with a hatchet. James died and Heater was left with suspected fatal injuries.

New York Chris Kelman Poceal N. J Wisconsin John Hhovelf Scottaville Alexander Here Heater

Brunswick man killed by train in accident

Horace B. Randolph a well known Brunswick citizen was accidentally killed when he stopped in front of a Brunswick and Birmingham train near Brunswick en route to Savannah. The coroner s jury found accidental death and exonerated Engineer Flints from blame.

Bronswick Horace B. Randolph Brunswick Cuisene Birmingham Savannah Flints

Infant chokes to death near Atlanta

Four month old son of Charles Sweat found dead in bed near the technical school area. Coroner holds an inquest. jury believes death by asphyxiation likely from phlegm in the throat. Nearby Macon line extending to Vidalia promises new business and passenger service. plans for rolling stock and a strong timetable. New York banks discuss gold exports with Lazard Freres.

Atlenta Charles Sweat Nological School Magon Dublin Macon James T. Wright Macon, Dublim

Two Weavers Die in Central Train Tragedy at Lindale

Charley McBrayer and Charley Harris, brothers in law and both weavers at the Massachusetts mills, were killed instantly by a southbound Central passenger train near Lindale Georgia. They stood on the tracks 150 yards north of the depot watching a passing freight when the freight noise drowned the signal. Harris was hurled 50 feet and McBrayer was ground under the wheels. Harris was single, McBrayer married with a family.

Atlanta Southern Railway Julian Tweet Julia Charley McBrayer Charley Harris Central Lindale Massachusetts Mills Harris McBrayer

Kansas City Man Held for Mail Fraud Charge

N. D. Parker and a Ottawa resident are held for the federal grand jury on fraudulent use of the mails for obtaining goods under false pretenses. He allegedly acquired about 50 000 dollars worth of goods from Chicago St Joseph and Kansas City firms and offered wares to Ottawa area retailers.

Kansas City N. D

Ultonia Reports Severe Weather on Atlantic Voyage

The Qunard line steamer Ultonia arrives at Queenstown after a Boston departure on January 23. The ship endured terrific weather on January 26 and 27 with heavy seas and high winds noted in the saloon during the gale.

Ultonia Queenstown Ireland Qunard Line Boston Liverpool

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