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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
2
A collage of old advertisements for Mozley's Lemon Elixir claiming cures for biliousness indigestion and headaches with testimonials from J H Monnich and W A James. Also notes Bachmeier and Boschee cough syrup endorsements and a theatre strike report with the Bijou orchestra. Includes prices 50c and 1 dollar and medical claims.
Governor Candler names four Georgia citizens to commissions for the Paris Exposition. Col Charles B Webb, among the honored appointees, receives congratulations from local friends as Georgia aims for strong representation in Paris. The text also touts August Flower as a remedy for indigestion and biliousness, pitched by Palmer & Sons.
Police tracked Howard Allen, a repeated thief, after a break in at W A Mallory & Co on Broad Street. He took two dollars, cheese, pipes, tobacco, and Mr Lon Hancock's pants then fled for miles before being nabbed near Booth's farm. He confessed. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad closes the piece.
Hall Superior Court in Gainesville opens January term with high profile trials. Thomas Chapman faces arson charges for burning Quillian and Meadows mill Feb 11 1808 after three prior trials and a supreme court remand. William Dudley stands accused of murder in a brutal ax attack on Beauregard O Kelly and James Smith. Taylor Hamilton Charley Tanner and Tom Bryon charged with murder in the Hall County jail shooting of Si Smith after breaching jail security on July 14. The mob defendants have been jailed in Fulton County and will be moved for trial as docketed.
Havans correspondent reports General Ludlow fines Ki Onbano five dollars for publishing a fiction alleging he assaulted a man in his office with the Spanish consul general present. Lauda also faces fines for two objectionable articles as the case draws public attention.
New York Jan 10 Terry McGovern defeated George Dixon to claim the featherweight world title as Dixon’s manager Tom O’Ronorke threw up the sponge in the eighth round while Dixon lay bleeding and weak but fighting on.
The funeral for Mr. J. M. Allgood was held at Oconee Street Church with Rev. H. L. Embry officiating. Veterans and church members attended, the service was brief, and the procession moved to High Shoals, Ga for interment. A testimonial praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism relief.
Mrs Bradish of Detroit writes of severe illness including loss of appetite weight loss headaches night sweats and hysteria. After trying doctors she found relief from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and reports full recovery after several bottles. She praises the medicine and notes Pinkham offers free confidential advice from Lynn Mass.
In Bridgeport on January 10 the Rev S E Robinson denounced women with two husbands and men with two wives as he spoke at the Broadway and Gregory streets Methodist mission. A young woman interrupted, cries of stifle him echoed, and Robinson fled to the vestry. The scene drew tar and feather talk, but some warned against harming him. He left town and is reportedly unaccounted. Padlock was placed on the mission floor today.
Yesterday at Danielsville the preliminary trial of Thomas Russell and William Russell for the December 25 1399 killing of Alex Martin in Comer Ga drew large crowds. Judge W W Stark and Hon Pierce Martin led the prosecution with defense by D W Meadow and Col J E Gordon. The defendants offered no evidence and were bound over to Madison Superior Court on manslaughter charges for $2500 bond.
From South Africa the scene is quiet with sparse news. General O French says Captain Ricario and four Life Guard troopers are missing after a reconnoitering party met opposition. General Gatscre's force failed to find the Boers at Stwormberg who are said to have evacuated to Storketroom. In Glasgow the Hailors' and Firenews' union seeks higher wages to block the City of Rome transport.
Hon J N Holder editor of the Jackson Herald spent yesterday in the city with friends. He was a popular Jackson county representative in the last legislature and there is talk of his race for senator from the 30th District this year. He said he has not fully decided but is generally believed to run unopposed. He is regarded as one of the ablest young men and likely Jackson county's choice for senatorial honors.
London January 10 The British government faces mounting criticism after Mr Balfour's Manchester speech sparks widespread discontent within the Conservative ranks The Times and Globe join calls for action amid pressure on Lansdowne Salisbury and other ministers over the war crisis
Atlanta Jan 6 In state trials of Peter and Silla Smith on cheating and swindling charges Justice Orr heard that old southern blacks contribute over 700000 yearly to relief associations. Silla Smith, agent for Ex-Slave National Mutual Relief Bounty and Pension Co of Nashville, claimed 600000 members pay 25 cents for a certificate and 10 cents monthly. The warrants were dismissed as prosecutors could not prove the money was obtained by false misrepresentation.
Roanoke Virginia January 10 Councilman H M Darnell introduced a resolution at the city council meeting to prohibit wearing hats by both men and women at theaters and other places of amusement in the city.
John Hackett an operative in the Picker room at Georgia Factory sustained a severe injury Monday when his hand was entangled in a picker machine. Four fingers were amputated and Dr Benedict performed the operation. Hackett is reportedly improving steadily.
The University of Georgia reopened last week and added many new names to the registration books. The winter school of agriculture opens for farm youth with Prof. Starnes leading an expanding class and improving department standards at Athens.
Washington dispatch details Consul Macrum and successor Hollis constrained by Boer limits on official action in Pretoria at war outbreak. They aided British prisoners with funds, operating unofficially to avoid recognition issues. Also notes strong demand for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at Pierson drugstore with local endorsement.
Yesterday afternoon the university suspended exercises out of respect for Col. John Screven whose funeral was held in Savannah. Screven had long served on the university board of trustees and was remembered for his strong, manly character.
A Chicago based agent promotes Magic Yeast claiming it is the largest yeast maker in the world. The product has been on the market for over twenty years and is widely used as a healthful bread raiser across the United States.
The city of Athens and Clarke County plan to suspend the annual profits division due February 1 while awaiting court determination. They intend to divide profits for 1800 and 1900 using a basis that the courts will establish, delaying the split until Mitigation is seized.
Doctors say bilious intermittent fevers in miasmatic districts are accompanied by stomach liver and bowel derangements. The liver is the great driving wheel in the body. when out of order the system is disordered and disease results. Tutt's Liver Pills cure all liver troubles.
The Prescott method of treating disease by Magnetism and Mental Science is showcased by the Southro Sanitarium and Magnetic Institute of Chattanooga Tennessee. Prof Samuel Prescott and Dr B O Ellis lead the facility offering treatment for nervous disorders insomnia kidney liver and stomach troubles and other diseases with claimed rapid cures. Testimonials include Mrs Keith cured of female troubles after one treatment and Andy Payne who shed 29 pounds in three weeks.
Office treatment offered at $1 per single visit and $5 for one week of care. Six treatments available from $5 to $7 per week. Absent treatment requires payment by money order.
An advertisement invites educated individuals to join a course at the Southern Magnetic Institute led by N. H. Grady. It promises earnings after completion and cites testimonials. Contacts are listed for The Miller Evening News and Citizens Bank Trust Co in Chattanooga Tennessee.
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