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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1903

Page

5

Blue Ridge Mining in Receivership After Mortgage Claim

Blue Ridge Mining company of Cartersville Ga enters receivership with A D Molloy of New York and Judge Joel Branham of Rome appointed to manage assets including 17600 acres Etowah property. Mortgages totaling 300000 trigger the action. historic operations led by the late Mark A Cooper with a rolling mill and armaments for the Confederacy. Fort Brady Barracks Destroyed by Fire in Michigan

Blue Ridge Mining Company Cartersville A. D. Molloy New York Joel Branham Rome Etowah Etowah River Mark A. Cooper Confederacy Ft. Brady Bault Ste. Marie Mich Fort Brady Fourteenth United States Infantry

Kaiserin Maria Theresia to sail with Beresford aboard

London reports the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiserin Maria Theresia will sail today from Bremen and tomorrow from Southampton carrying Admiral Lord Charles Beresford among its passengers. The incident stirs concern over Inter national mercantile company actions.

London Bremen Southampton Lord Charles Beresford Admiral Fa International Mercantile Company

Cream Balm Promises Relief and Cure, Musing on Mambcane

A fragmentary notice describes Cream Balm applied to a condition called neutrila and syresds over the mambcane with immediate relief and a subsequent cure. It hints at drying effects and mentions price points and sale channels in a period tone.

F. C. da Witr& Co Chiis Test Ootele H. R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Dr Fenner Kidney and Backache Cure Claim

A testimonial ad claims Dr Fenner Kidney and Backache Cure treats kidney disease rheumatism and female troubles. It asserts the author Wise Wheeler of Kandilphy Lake used the remedy and was cured, offering a free circular and the promise of a sure cure.

Fenner Ho Han Wis Fenner F.M. Wheeler SA Vitus Cirot NY

Transcontinental Rail Changes and Texas Tobacco Survey

A broad update reports Southern Pacific and Frisco changes to New Orleans rail traffic with a solid double daily service to San Francisco. Separate items note Texas soil surveys for a tobacco industry, plus assorted regional notices on mining, royalty and public appointments.

Department of Agriculture Southern Pacific Texas New Orleans Missiesippi River Illnois Central San Francisco Frisco Seaboard Air Line Birmingham Ale G. N. Coffey United States Department of Agriculture Tobacco Department Havana

Nuggar Tank and Almonds Feature in Indian Lore

The article describes the Nawar tank of Karachi as a loathsome swamp home to over 200 crocodiles in a walled area. It adds notes on almonds and raisins as fruits for apes and a recipe for almond nut cream and almond milk derived from kernels.

India Nawar Karachi Chambers’ Journal Ralaing

Moltke’s Frugal Accommodations in Swiss Inn

Traveling general Moltke stays in a small Swiss hotel attic in a dusty cloak and old satchel. A servant is promised a better room once a carriage arrives, but Moltke deems the attic sufficient and remains there. The proprietor presents a vacated superior room, but Moltke insists the attic is adequate for him and his party.

von Moltke Moltke

Calhings chair for visitors and a curious bite

Caleb Cushing kept guests at bay by bolting two boards to his chair legs and screwing it to the floor to stop their breathy approach. Also described is a British meat dish called Collar, a blend of cold bow and tongue with mustard pressed cold for serving.

Crahing Visliors Caleb Cushing Bis Callera England Harper's Bazar

Reform Blocked. Household Orders Prompt Change

Reforming husband and wife discuss organizing the house to know where everything is kept. Mr. George E. Griffesh, an elderly citizen, is seriously ill at his home in the city. Friends hope for his early recovery.

Boura George E. Griffesh

Sa gasta Former Premier Sa gasta Dies in Madrid

Madrid reports former premier Sagasta died yesterday afternoon in Madrid from gastric troubles. The note mentions his role directing Spain's affairs during the war with the United States and cites illness.

Sagasta Madrid Spain Saganta United States of America

Alabama offers free 18 year home for Confederate veterans

Governor receives offer from Colonel Milton Humes of Huntsville to gift a new mountain site known as the Alabama Military Academy with 10 acres for a Confederate veterans home rent free for 15 years. The building accommodates 200 sleeping rooms and overlooks the city, timing clash with Mountain Creek home promoters pushing state control.

Alabama Montgomery Ala Jerky Milton Humes Huntaville Laod Hunteville Alabamm Military Academy Hume Mountain Creek

Cattle quarantine official reassigned to Boston

Dr. R. D. Steddom, head of the U S cattle quarantine against Texas cattle fever, based in Knoxville, has been ordered to Boston by the Department of Agriculture. He will direct quarantine measures to stamp out foot and mouth disease spreading in New England. Officials in Washington expect possible control within about three months.

Department of Agriculture Steddom Knoxville Tenn R. D. Steddom United States Boston New England Washington

Deadly toy pistol causes six deaths in Christmas wave

Norfolk reports two more fatalities from powder from toy pistols, bringing total deaths to six as two children Raymond Joyner and Sam Wilkins die. Mayor Riddick orders confiscation of toy pistols from children. Mississippi capitol commission reports 734,709.99 spent on the new state house with 539,017.42 remaining. plans corner stone ceremony on June 3 with civic and military display and National Guard units in Jackson under Masonic auspices.

Norfolk Raymond Joyner Sam Wilkins James G. Riddick Mississippi Jackson Miss Mississippi Capitol Commission State House National Guard Masonic Fraternity Richmond Cuba

Bank Establishment Planned as G R Battle Leaves Moultrie

G R Battle plans to move to Perry, Georgia to establish a bank after eight to ten years of local business. He is a major stockholder in Citizens' Bank of Moultrie and helped organize it, bringing banking experience for a probable success in his new venture. Volcanic activity in Nicaragua near Coronna and Guatemala shows Santa Maria pumice and lava as Atitlan threatens eruption.

Moultrie G. R. Battle Perry Ventura Coronna Nicaragua San Francisco Santago Granda Tumbo Guatemala City Atitlan Santa Maria

Captain Manry Leaves Albany for Birmingham

Captain John B. Manry commander of company O Albany Guards, departs Albany for Birmingham. Local troops bid him farewell with cheers and volleys. Manry is a popular Fourth Regiment officer and noted sharp shooter, leaving Georgia state troops.

Manry Birmingham Albany John B. Manry Albany Guanis Georgia State

Suspension of Captain Terrill over neutrality law violation

The New York Herald reports Captain Terrill of the steamship Zulia has been suspended from duty on charges of violating neutrality laws. He allegedly instructed his second officer to lower the stern light twice to signal German warships during a Maracaibo blockade period. Terrill denies the accusation.

Terrell New York the Herald Maracaibo Terrill Zulia Maracalbdo Panther Zulla

Newmark byelection yields Liberal gain with Rose lead

London reports the Newmark by election to fill Harry McCalmont's seat resulted in Liberal D Ross 4414 to B Brassey 3907. Rose, Montreal-born son of Sir John Rose, secured a surprise victory as conservatives previously held a solid lead. Campaign featured athletic crowds and racing folk. Monthly crop notes from Washington show winter wheat outlook remains promising despite cold snaps. Betting in Britain rises as tipster ads persist. a Boston syndicate buys Newfoundland timber lands for 250000 dollars along Exploits river with potential mills.

D. Rose London Newmark House of Commone Harry McCalmont D. Ross B. Brassey Mr. Rose Montreal John Rose Ehore Cresaure Prince of Wales Lord Dunnraven Dunraven Angleelliance Venosuevn Washington Weather Bureau Mississippi Missouri Ohio Valley Boston Syndicate Landa New York New Foundland Exploits River Boston Tribune

Mell Carlton marriage at First Methodist Church

At eleven o clock on the morning of January Q1 the marriage of Rev John D Mell and Miss Helen Carlton will take place at the First Methodist church in Athena. Mell is a son of the late Chancellor P H Mell and a prominent Baptist minister. Carlton is the daughter of Ex Congressman Henry H Carlton and a noted young social figure.

John D. Mell Helen Carlton Mell P. H. Mell University of Georgia Athena Miss Carlton Henry H. Carlton Clasalc Oisy

Williams Lodge Installs Officers In Odd Fellows Rite

Williams Lodge No. 15, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, installed its officers for the current term led by District Deputy Grand Master W. P. Yonderan. Officers include R. W. Batley Noble Grand F. D. Tack Vice Grand J. A. Mealor Recording Secretary and L. T. Carithorn Treasurer. A local postmaster reports a child recovered after a croup attack aided by One Minute Cough Care.

Williams Lodge No. 15 Independent Order of Odd Fellows W. P. Yonderan R. W. Batley Noble Grand F. D. Tack J. A. Mealor L. T. Carithorn Prom Croup A. L. Spafford

Athens Chamber of Commerce grows as members join

The Athens Chamber of Commerce adds new names and eyes a milestone of one hundred members. Officials in Atlanta Augusta and Valdosta offer support and share charters by-laws and insights from their chambers. Local leaders praise active business organizations shaping community progress.

Athens Georgia Chambers of Commerce Boards of Trade Atlanta Auguste Valdosta Walter G. Cooper Atlanta Chamber of Commerce South Chamber of Commerce Athena E. B. Hook Augusta Chronicle Augusta Chamber of Commerce

Bears the Tha Kind Youtt a

Bears the Tha Kind Youtt a appears in sources as a fragmented entry with unclear context and no coherent narrative. The text resembles corrupted OCR with garbled sequence lacking identifiable names or events.

Will Not Serve As Postmistress In Indianola

Mrs Minnie Cox, the colored postmistress here, has left for Birmingham and says she has not been intimidated. Her husband states he understands the race problem in the South and advised her not to serve. The post office will probably be opened soon. Also a brief note on rickets and Scott's Emulsion as a treatment and nourishment product.

Ayer Ndoan Indianola Minnie Cox Birmingham Eaya Hia Haa

Athens Savings Bank Declares 3 Percent Dividend

The Athens Savings Bank directors announced a regular 3 percent semiannual dividend for stockholders. The bank reports capital stock of 50 000 and undivided profits around 55 000 with deposits over 300 000, and notes record earnings for the past six months as among the best in its history. Presidents and officers praised for managing affairs and attracting new deposits.

Athens Savings Bank Savings Bank Athena Savings Bank Mynn Stern George A. Mell

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