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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
6
Skiff's Once-a-Week Talk discusses talkativeness in women and men, praising useful chatter and criticizing idle gossip. It ends by promoting Skiff the jeweler with mentions of silver hearts bracelets, spectacles, and repair services.
London dispatch reports merchants in Pietermaritzburg relaying Ladysmith signals to raise hopes of an immediate link. A heliographic belief spread that Boer forces were shifting elsewhere. A London distorthon cites General Bauer expecting synchronized movements to relieve Ladysmith as dawn approached. Optimists see progress if the advance on the beleaguered town begins soon.
Mera Chris tine Hirth woke during embalming after being declared dead by the county physician. A weight fell from her eye lid and a faint eyelash quiver was seen, prompting revival efforts. She regained motion and signs indicate full consciousness returning, with expected partial recovery ahead.
A conference of Mormon church presiding elders for southern states will be held in Chattanooga on February 17 and 18 with several Salt Lake apostles expected. Elder W. D. Rencher will represent Georgia. Georgia reports 36 elders, 693 miles walked, 18 rides, 381 families visited, 66 refused entertainment, 42 meetings held, and three children blessed.
Mr. Ford of Georgia Factory seeks his thirteen year old son who ran away from home. He was in Athens yesterday chasing the boy, with a description left with police and telegrams to several points. Ford believes the boy may have headed toward Elberton. The youth had no stated reason for leaving.
An 1899 advertisement proclaims Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles. It claims relief from gravel diabetes and back pain, with mail delivery for $1 per bottle lasting two months. Endorsed by W R Tyler D D S formerly of Barnesville GA, and sold by H R Palmer & Sons in Temple Texas on April 16 1899.
The Clarke county mass meeting at the court house chose delegates for the 8th district convention in Greeneaboro on the 28th. Morton led Bray by 875 to 3836 in a 711 vote, Bray contesting due to voters awaiting downstairs. Elbert county also favored Morton, signaling his likely success.
London reports that General Warren may have crossed the Tugela but says details are unconfirmed. Indications of a broader forward movement emerge from South Africa, with a Boer retreat from Ladysmith reportedly under way and a column moving via Weenen to Helpmaakar to block retreat. Advices from Pietermaritzburg note Boer shifts after January 6 defeat.
Miss Jane Baker of Oconee Street nearly bled to death Saturday evening when a nasal bleed could not be controlled. A physician arrived and finally stopped the flow after considerable effort, but she became quite weak from the loss of blood.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier announced in Sherbrooke that parliament will be asked to provide no less than 3,000,000 to support the 2,200 Canadian troops in South Africa or en route. Also notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy lauded as a preventive and cure for croup with testimonials and sale by H R Palmer & Sons.
Rhode Island dispatch reports cotton weavers, who arrived from Greenville, seeking positions with the Lonsdale Cotton Mill, expressing reluctance to start work upon learning a strike is underway. The men, from Greenville 8 C, arrived yesterday and are awaiting further developments.
The Boer forces are strengthening positions north and west of Ladysmith, aiming to secure a safe retreat line if General Buller’s advance fails. They still surround the town in large numbers and may plan another assault though their spirits are reported as low due to heavy losses.
In Pittsburg on January 15 thousands of dollars of property are at risk as an ice jam endangers boats in the Monongahela harbor. The worst at the Point where the Allegheny river roars and ice blocks the channel. About 30 coal boats and several steamers tied at the Point face closure as ice drifts toward the Pacific coal landing and Gray's Iron line. All harbor boats lack steam amid the rising jam.
Thomas K. Hunter former auditor of the Atlanta and West Point railroad sails toward New York en route to Atlanta where he is expected to face a jury within 24 hours after arrival. An agent of the United States government travels with him to extradite the fugitive from Africa where Pinkerton agents located him.
Washington story from January sixteenth reports George Dixon former negro featherweight champion and Bob Armstrong arriving at the White House to pay respects to President McKinley. The president and cabinet officers were unavailable, so they were not received.
An old advertisement claims August Flower is the largest medicine sale in the civilized world. It touts its use for indigestion biliousness and general malaise, saying doctors were scarce, and past ailments like appendicitis and heart issues were unheard of. It promotes Green's August Flower as a quick cure with a few doses in liquid form from H. Palmer & Sons.
Ladies' Muslin underwear, drawers, chemise and corset covers in muln at 19c per garment. Muslin gowns chemise corset covers drawers at 25c. Corset covers gowns drawers and chemise at 39c. Skirts chemise iravera and corset covers in cambric with embroidery and lace at 50c.
A great gathering of muslin garments for Misses and Children advertised with numerous items. Children drawers skirts and underskirts offered at 15 cents per garment.
Fine double Latin Damask linens offered at sale prices with wide 72 inch widths. Choice of any now one dollar per yard. All higher grade Damask cut to fifty cents per yard this week. Table Damask originally eighty five cents reduced to seventy five cents per yard.
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