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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1900

Page

5

Catarrh A National Calamity Prominent Members Endorse Peruna

National health crisis framed around catarrh with Congress members praising Peruna. Letters from Howard, Worthington, Snover, Brewer, Meekison, Sullivan, McEnery, Brownlow cite relief and urges to use Peruna alongside Man-wlin. Free winter catarrh book offered by Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio.

Congress Cong Howard Alabama W. P. Brownlow W. P. Brown Low M.C Jonesboro Tenn Perane Drag Manufacturing Company Columbus

British Alarmed Over Ladysmith Victory Aftermath

London anxiously awaits further word on General White's victory over the Boers at Ladysmith amid signs the defense may not endure. Critics question General Buller's decisions as Boer forces press, and the British realization grows that relief may not come soon. Also includes an unrelated advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Balm.

London White Ladysmith Anco Ladymith

Gen Greeley Better After Home Attack

Washington January 9 Brigadier General A W Greeley chief signal officer U S A was attacked by a drunken man at his home Sunday evening. He is resting well with minor injuries and his arm and skull are not seriously hurt though he will remain in bed for some time.

Washington Jas A. W. Greeley Alrall Sfhrrasre

Edwards sells Bailey Foundry stake to Thomas Bailey

L F Edwards disposed of his interest in Bailey Foundry to Thomas Bailey, leaving Bailey owning half and Menara owning the other half. Edwards now devotes full time to Mallison Braided Cord Co, which he owns, planning large expansion. New offices are in the Petrie building on Lampkin street.

L. F. Edwards Bailey Foundry Thomas Bailey Menara O. H. Arnold N.D. Arnold Edwards Mallison Braided Cord Company Georgia Petrie Lampkin Street

Maj Allgood Dead At 58 On Oconee Street

Maj Allgood died yesterday afternoon at his home on Oconee street after four weeks illness. Congestion of the lungs caused his death. He was 58, survived by wife and one son, a Confederate veteran, and member of Oconee Street Methodist church. Funeral at 9 am at the church led by Rev Embry, with burial by Athens Manufacturing Co Burial Association. He was the first member of the association to die. Remains to High...

Oconee Street John 'M. Allgood Mr. Allgood Oconee Street Methodist Allgood Oconee Street Methodist Church

Jackson Day banquet in St Louis with Governor Benton McMillen

A Tennessee Society of St Louis event at the St Nicholas hotel featured Governor Benton McMillen as the principal speaker on Andrew Jackson. He received an ovation after his toast and address. The report also covers various scattered items from Paris, Chicago, Augusta, New York, Lexington, and Louisville, including a possible duel rumor, a political book review, a street accident, and health-advertising text, all tied to the day’s events.

St. Louis Tennessee Society of St. Louis St. Nicholas Hotel Benton McMillen Tennessee Andrew Jackson Augusta New York Sarah Nafew Philip Schley Mary McAlpin Savannah J. 3. Hook Atlanta Nafew Fifth Street Scab India Lexington W. J. Cooper C. H. Arnold William Gottheimer T. W. Crawford A. A. Bayle W. Z. Faust William H. Deadwyler Roland Reed Louisville John H. Whallen B. Harrel William Goebel Harrel

May Quit Chicago in Harrison Altgeld Feud

Chicago political feud between Mayor Harrison and ex Governor Altgeld flares as Harrison boycotts a luncheon for Samuel B. Cook of the ways and means committee. The rift may push Democratic national headquarters from Chicago. Altgeld’s expected appearance sparked the mayor’s absence.

Chicago Jan Harrison-Altgeld Samuel B. Cook Ways and Means Committee Harrison Altgeld

Women and Kidney Trouble Affects All Genders

An old advertisement proclaims kidney and bladder disorders harm both women and men. It touts Swamp Root as a remedy with quick effects, available in fifty cent and one dollar bottles, with a free sample and pamphlet upon request to Dr Kilmer and Co. in Binghamton New York.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binton N.Y

President Bradwell Opens State Normal School In March

The State Normal School will open its session in March with record enrollment expected as Georgia teachers arrange admission. President Bradwell notes inquiries across the state signal a crowded term and tight accommodations early in the session. A second item reports J E Lilly of Hannibal Missouri recounting a near death from typhoid fever that led to pneumonia but recovery after using Dr King’s New Discovery, now marketed as a throat and lung cure. Trial bottles are free at local druggists.

State Normal School Georgia Bradwell J. E. Lilly Hannibal H. R. Palmer&Sons W. J. ‘Smith & Bro

Six Georgians Suggested for State University Trusteeship

Atlanta Ga Jan 9 The names of six prominent Georgians have been suggested to Governor Candler for appointment to the vacancy on the State University board of trustees created by Colonel A T McIntyres death The appointment is delayed until weeks end with alumni and supporters pressing for their favored candidates Robert G Mitchell of Thomasville Byron B Bower of Decatur John E Donaldson of Decatur S G McLendon of Thomasville Hannell Merrill of Thomasville and J L Hand of Mitchell are named contenders

Atlanta Candler The State University A. T. McIntyre Thomasville McIntyre Robert G. Mitchell Byron B. Bower Decatur John E. Donaldson G. McLendon Haneell Merrill J L. Hand Mitchell

Accidental Shooting Ends in Death at Beulah Beulah

Beulah, Ala Beulah Beulah Beulah. A serious accident occurred yesterday near Beulah as Johnnie Ray, a boy, used his father's pistol while playing with Ruth Barnes and others. The pistol discharged striking Ruth Barnes in the mouth and chest, causing immediate death after a few minutes. Ruth Barnes died without uttering a word. The family grieves deeply.

Weat Point Beulah Ala Johnnie Ray Ruth Barnes Sbe Kidd

Republican Scrap Splits Clarke County GOP Over Delegates

A county rift in Clarke County pits postmaster MB Morton against J A Bray and A F Hawking as they call a mass meeting at the courthouse to elect two delegates to the Sth district convention in Greeraboro on Jan 23 and two to the state convention in Atlanta on March 7. Bray’s faction accuses Morton of Croker Mor ton and Tammany tactics to disenfranchise colored voters by ending district meetings. The fight, with Morton as a leading negro political figure, promises strong passions and a heated showdown Monday as factions clash over control and representation. Also an advertisement notes Prickly Ash Bitters as a system regulator sold by H R Palmer & Sons.

MB Morton J. A. Bray West Athens Atlanta Morton Bray Croker Clarke County

Baseball Pitcher Sues The Southern Railway Company

In Henry superior court McDonough Ga January 9 suit filed by R E Bankston Walter Kitchens and A L Underwood for $2000 each against the Southern Railway for injuries from a November 8 1890 crossing accident near Captain Sam Glasas place. The high fill crossing was faultily constructed and railway duty to keep approaches safe cited. Bankston claims bruises back and kidney issues preventing work. claim notes Brights Disease risk and promotes Prickly Ash Bitters sold by H R Palmer & Sons.

Ed" Bankston Walter Kitchens A. L Underwood McDonough Henry Superior Court R. E. Bankston A. L. Underwood Southern Railway Company Southern Railway Sam Glasa Ralrona Company Bankston

Woman dies after returning to blaze to save child

Miss Johanna Lynch of New York, 28, lived with George Wilson on Madison Street. After a lamp explosion started a fire, she escaped with her six year old nephew but re entered to rescue her sister’s baby, burned to death as others fled to the roof.

New York Johanna Lynch George Wilson Madison Street Faafuty

Col Screven Dead Savannah Pioneer and UGA Trustee

Col John Screven, 72, a longtime Savannah leader and former mayor, died at his home after a brief illness of pneumonia. He chaired the Guards battalion in the war, led the Savannah Albany and Gulf railroad, and served for years on the University of Georgia board of trustees. Prickley Ash Bitters advertised locally.

University of Georgia Col A. T. Mosiatere Thomasville, Ga Savannah John Screven Col. Screven Guardsn Battalion Savannah, Albany and Gulf Railroad Ol. Screven

Wealthy Alabamian commits suicide at Fort Payne hotel

Chas R Folsom, 60, proprietor of Standard Stove Works, killed himself with a Smith and Wesson revolver after failing to use poison. In a letter to his brother he said he planned the act for a year, noting his business affairs were in good order and he would go by a sure route. A powder mill explosion and a health ad follow.

Birmingham Ala Smith & Wesson

France Demands Apology From Santo Domingo

A Washington dispatch reports the French government demands an apology from Santo Domingo and payment of the Belamare-Camarelli claim. An official state department dispatch confirms the request as a French squadron is expected to enter Dominican waters to press the demand.

New York Herald Washington Belamare-Camarelli Santo Domingo State Department

German Emperor warns on sea power and US Britain talks

Stuttgart reports the German emperor thanks Wartembarg for naval patronage and warns that Germany must be strong at sea to protect its honor amid recent ship seizures by Britain. London notes possible US Germany cooperation on Delagoa Bay disputes as embassies discuss a common approach. Also included are advertisements for Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and druggist endorsements.

Stuttgart William Wartembarg Navy League Germany Great Britain London United States Delagoa Bay

Woman Given Three Months In Chain Gang For Peach Tree

A Monday city court verdict punished Willie Newsome, a Black woman, with three months in the county chain gang for cutting a peach tree on her residence lot. The case highlights local offenses leading to chain gang sentences and notes prior similar incidents and penalties.

Chaingang Willie Newsome

Crest Arrives Soon as Philippine Forces Grow

Reported figures show 162,500 soldiers in the Philippines with another estimate of 65,000 men possibly available. The timeline suggests a crest in strength is imminent, with mobilization updates stirring anticipation among units and commanders.

Philippines

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