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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
2
A vivid tale likens a hunter's downfall to a silent strike from a hidden disease. The piece argues stomach and digestive disorders drive many serious illnesses, naming Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure. It includes reader testimonials praising the remedy and advertises a medical adviser volume.
Eldridge Finkle a 15 year old and his 13 year old sister near Boston Corners spotted the rail danger on the Poughkeep ele and Einstein railroad. The boy waved a red frock to signal the approaching train at 25 miles an hour, stopping the engine and preventing a wreck of four freight cars a mail car and a coach on a steep embankment. The tale highlights quick thinking and brave children near Duchess county.
A fire on the corner of Commerce and Murphy streets in Dallas destroyed the Patton Worsham company Texas Drug company J W Crowdus Drug company and W H Williams & Co wholesale drug houses. The Scarff & OConnor wholesale paper house was badly wrecked and damage extended to the Santa Fe depot. Fire lasted until 8 15 with one firefighter Paul Metcher overcome by fumes and seriously hurt. Insurance about 175000 with losses totaling 225000 to 250000.
Sylvia Pio, a city hall civil service employee in Chicago, sails to Denmark to wed Count Knuthburg. The pair met in Miami last January while he toured the world. Her father Louis Pio helped found Denmark’s Liberal party in 1872, facing exile but later prosperity as Liberal movements rose. In 1900 King Christian formed Denmark’s first Liberal ministry, and Pio later established a Scandinavian colony in Florida named the White City.
Freight handlers strike in Chicago arouses hopes of an end tonight as arbitration plan prompts committees from roads to meet managers. Wage views reportedly close. Morgan offer to British Admiralty discussed by MPs but not yet accepted.
Joseph Chamberlain left Charing Cross Hospital this morning with Mrs Chamberlain, returning to his home in Princess Gardens. A bulletin reported he is progressing satisfactorily but requires perfect quiet.
Arch Conley and Dick Fleming were hanged in Salisbury North Carolina for murder and criminal assault respectively. Conley, an Indian, died at 10:54 pm and Fleming at 11:04 pm. Fleming confessed but exonerated Rich Blanton who received a two week respite from Governor Aycock. The case followed the last November murder and February assault. A separate note reports the Worth litigation settlement over the Worth Manufacturing will and related stock. The article also promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for digestive complaints.
Seattle July 9 Harry Tracey the fugitive convict escapes from officers for the fourth time since arrival at Meadow Point. He was located at Charles Gorrell's home near Benton at 2 pm and fled into brush after overhearing a conversation. Bloodhounds followed to a scent near the lake but the trail grew cold. Cayenne pepper sprinkled on footsteps briefly blinded the dogs delaying pursuit for ten minutes. Tracey headed north and vanished into the lake outskirts as night fell.
Syracuse N Y July 9 Judge William Marvin died at his Skaneateles home aged 84. He served as United States district attorney for Florida in 1835 and as district judge at Key West until 1863. Appointed provisional Florida governor by Johnson after the war he later sat for the U S Senate but could not take his seat. He returned to Skaneateles in 1867 and wrote on maritime law and theology. He was warden of St James Episcopal church and active in church matters. A Democrat who supported Jackson to Cleveland he bolted Bryan in 1896.
Montgomery county sued Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland as bondsmen for Treasurer Cochran seeking 100000 dollars. Judge Jones rules no funds passed and the case will not go to a jury. He orders a verdict for 32000 dollars held by the treasurer with the sole remaining issue whether interest is allowed.
Captain J P Williams returned from southwest Georgia with bleak crop reports. He cited severe drought hurting corn and cotton across Miller Randolph Early Stewart Clay Terrell and Sumter counties, predicting a 40 percent shortfall overall. He warned farmers face slim chances of recovery and urged caution despite some better lines along the Central between Macon and Tennille.
Fire discovered at 3 o clock yesterday morning engulfed the King & Allen Lumber company plant plus houses and storage rooms. The blaze spread to the roof on the western side near the Thomaston oil mills, threatening the Macon and Birmingham depot but was kept from total loss. Estimated damage ranges from 2000 to 2500 dollars. insurance is 1000 dollars. The uninsured dwelling of William Mauldin, valued at 1200 dollars, was also destroyed in Thomaston last night.
William Turner, 67 Bellwood Avenue, an employee of National Furniture, was struck and killed by an outbound Southern Railway passenger train just beyond the Bellwood crossing. Turner, who lived nearby, had kissed his wife goodbye and was walking or crossing when the engine hit him. the whistle blew but he did not hear it. The body suffered severe injuries and was instantaneously fatal.
Captain Henry Newman and his 16 year old son prepare to sail the 38 foot launch A. A. Low christened for the mayor’s father from New York to Southampton England. The voyage, powered by kerosene, is expected to take about 30 days amid navy yard skepticism.
Governor Jennings announces civil appointments in Sumter and Manatee counties Florida. J Futch is named justice of the peace for Sumter District 6. several residents receive general notary appointments. In Atlanta Rev James E Dickey is elected president of Emory College succeeding Dr Charles B Dowman. Macon delegate predicts Parker will be Democratic nominee in 1904.
G Harrell Powell assistant promologist of the Agricultural department arrived from Washington to start an official tour and inspection of Georgia fruit interests beginning in Augusta. Six deaths from heat reported in Pittsburg with ten serious prostrations since yesterday. Most patients in serious condition.
An aged advertisement for Ely's Cream Balm touts cleansing and soothing effects for catarrh. It describes applying the balm inside the nostrils to coat the membrane, promising immediate relief and a drying finish. Available in large and trial sizes, priced 60 cents and 10 cents respectively. Sold by druggists or via mail from LY Guthers, 86 Warve Street, New York.
Work has begun on the Southern Express Co new building on Clayton street and will be pushed to completion. An adjoining wall will be built for Pink Morton as plans proceed, with an early date set for his own construction.
A fragmented note outlines a case story involving Mr A, fear, and acts of kindness amid the events around a dated Tet period. The readable text hints at concerns and protective gestures within a close community. Further details remain unclear due to damaged OCR.
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