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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1900

Page

4

Doctors tout Peruna for catarrh and internal inflammation

A physician testimony extols Peruna as effective for catarrh and mucous-membrane inflammation across internal organs. The letter cites successful treatment over seventeen years, with claims of no patient deaths from related inflammations and urges readers to obtain more information from The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus Ohio.

Newanky B. Hartman Columbus Evening Mail J. W. Pence A. W. Perrin M. D Halsey Street Brooklyn N. Y Hartman W. Perrin M.D Peru-na Medicine Co Ohio

Desperate Macon pursuit ends in fatal street gunfight

In Macon Georgia on January 23 J H Butler resisting arrest opened fire on police and civilians. He killed Armstead Bryant and B Seltman and wounded John Reed before Officer Herndon shot Butler in the mouth, ending the rampage.

Macon J. H. Butler Fourth Street Armetead Bryant B. Seltman John Reed Pierce Fourth Plain Nick Odom Butler Plom Street Addie Long Plum Street Shinholeer’s Corner Armstead Bryant Bryant Henry Hammond Herndon John Reid

Cotton Movement Accelerates in City Warehouses

Cotton held for two months in city warehouses is being released. In recent days nearly two thousand bales sold on a sharp rise, with Monday’s sales around 7 1/2 cents and strict middling anticipated near eight cents. Capt J H Rucker's Broad Street compress runs regularly and is expected to boost brisk movement through season end, reducing stock and improving money circulation.

J. H. Rucker

Eminent Kidney and Bladder Specialist Promotes Swamp Root

An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles including Brights disease. It claims rapid relief and targets heart and urinary system ailments, offering sample bottles and a mail order book from Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York.

Tms Bright

Buller Rumors of Defeat Reported at Ladysmith

Berlin and London dispatches on January 23 discuss rumors General Buller’s British force may have been defeated near Ladysmith by Ross forces under General Piet Joubert. No confirmation from war offices. British battalions and 1 700 men reportedly captured near Ladysmith.

Berlin Buller Ladysmith Ross Piet Joubert London Stock Exchange Lodysmith War Office

Field officers named for Third Regiment as governor orders nominations

The Third Regiment will nominate field officers today under the governor's order. Col. R. A. Thomason of Madison is expected to be named Colonel with Capt. Adams of Elberton likely for Lieutenant Colonel and Capt. Erwin of Conyers for Major of the first Battalion. Int. Capt. J. M. McCurdy and Lieutenants L. R. Power and W. A. Capps are likely to be re elected.

R. A. Thomason Madison Adams Elberton Erwin Conyers J. M. McCurdy L. R. Power W. A. Capps

Cross of Honor to Honor Athens Veterans in Confederate Memorial Plan

Athens area residents will receive the southern cross of honor as Daughters of the Confederacy begin distribution at Memorial Day events. Two hundred crosses ordered by Miss Mildred Rutherford will go to living veterans and families, with continued distributions across the South to preserve the memory of those who wore the gray. Powder Springs dispatch notes Dr Tichenor antiseptic praised for gastro-enteritis and recommended to doctors and public.

Confederacy Daughters of the Confederacy Richmond Athens Mra Alexander Erwin Georgia United Daughters of the Confederacy Mildred Rutherford Gray

Montague White to be received as South African envoy

Washington dispatch says Montague White will be the consular and diplomatic representative of the South African republic. The State Department has decided on the action and White will receive credentials before presenting them to Secretary Hay. Also noted is a historical remark on artificial flowers first appearing in Italy in the fourteenth century, with earlier Chinese knowledge.

New York Washington Montague White State Department Europe Italy China

Platt nominates Bennet for secretary of senate

Senator Platt of New York will name ex Representative Bennet of New Head Beer Laager Ladysmith Mont York to the Republican caucus for the position of secretary of the senate when it assembles. The motive is to secure the nomination amid reported damage to the White and Hunter quarters from a shot by Long Tom.

Washington Platt New York Bennet New Head Beer Laager Ladysmith Mont York Republican Retary Senate White Hunter Long Tom Daniel Ransdell Indi Iti

Admiral Dewey to Visit Southern Cities in March

Admiral Dewey will begin a southern tour around March 17 visiting Savannah Macon and possibly Chattanooga Nashville and Memphis with Mrs Dewey and Lt Caldwell in a private car The exact Macon date will follow and Atlanta may be included if an invitation is extended The trip is to be escorted from Washington by Savannah officials Published April 12 1898 in Jefferson GA and includes a testimonial for Dr Tichenor's Antiseptic by former Senator Thomas Johnson.

Washington Dewey Savannah Judge Bartlett Macon Chattanooga Nashville Memphis Atlanta Lieutenant Caldwell Admiral South Sill Jefferson, Ga

Joubert Birthday Observed With Reconnaissance Action

General Joubert’s 69th birthday was celebrated near Ladysmith in the Cape Colony with General Botha leading reconnaissances toward the Drakensberg to check a British advance after a brief engagement. Joubert joined President Steyn and the Free State Rangers, amid high spirits as Ladysmith fired rockets.

Leading Baptists In Session In Covington Kentucky

Prominent Southern Baptist leaders gather at the First Baptist church in Covington Kentucky for a five day missionary conference starting today. Speakers include Rev. R J Willingham Rev B V Mullins Rev I T Tichner and Rev J M Frost among others.

Cincinnati Covington First Baptist Church R J. Willingham Richmond B. V. Mullins Southern Baptist Theological Seminary of Louisville I. T. Tichner Atlanta, Ga J. M. Frost Nashville, Tenn

Republicans Hold Dual Conventions at Greensboro Ga

The 6th district Republican gathering in Greensboro Ga split into two factions with two separate conventions. One named Pink Morton as a national delegate the other named J A Bray. The split delegates face a vote to determine who will attend the national convention. Constipation precedes liver trouble and Brights disease. Prickly Ash Bitters is advertised as a cure. Bold by H R Palmer & Sons.

Green H. B Palmer & Sons Kildsey H. R. Palmer & Sons Greensboro Pink Morton J. A. Bray Bright H. RB. Palmer & Sons

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Newark Bei Is M. Ae Broad Street A.P. Dearing Anole Oliver Chilled NEW Hardware Gainesville Shoes Gainesville Broad St Athens, Ga Benoa Dr. Tichenor Lindll Jas. T. Edwards Cross OF Honor Powder Springs Transvaal Ely ELY Brothers Warren Street Jens South First Street Cory Sole Boston Geo Stewart White Mary Sherrouse Med. Co N.C Admiral Dewey Joubert's Errs Kentucky Fark Farrang Hope Hale
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