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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1899

Page

5

Wheel theft suspect, Rambler stolen from Bogart porch

A white man claimed as J. W. Roberts sold a Rambler bicycle for ten dollars at Russell Cycle Co after stealing it from Mr Daniel's Bogart porch Sunday night. Daniels identified the wheel. Roberts remains at large with locals watching near Bogart.

J. W. Roberts Russell Cycle Company Bogart Seaboard Air Line Daniel Daniels Mr. Daniels Athens Russell Oyote Co Garnet Sage C. V. Chandler Sage Chandler Roberts Mr. Chandler

Boschee's German Syrup Free Sample Offer

Adults with cold related throat chest or lung troubles may obtain a free sample bottle at H R Palmer & Sons. One bottle per person. not sold to children without parental order. The ad claims wide physician endorsement and notes a 75 cent bottle can prove its value.

H. R. Palmer & Sons Boschee

NO MORE TRANSPORTS. PACIFIC SHIPMENTS AWAIT READY REGIMENTS

Washington July 11 The quarter master department will not engage more transports for Pacific service as enough ships are expected to carry regiments and recruits to Manila. Preparations aim to keep transports on hand for new regiments as soon as ready. Major Long at San Francisco will monitor available vessels for transportation. Earliest date to assemble new units is about the end of August.

Washington Quartermaster’s Department Pacific Service Manila Philippines Long San Francisco

Horticultural Society Meets at Tallulah Tallulah Falls Session With Eminent Speakers

The twenty third annual State Horticultural Society convenes at Tallulah Falls August 2 and 8 with exhibits of fruits vegetables and plants. L A Benckmans from Augusta invites members to join by July 20 and a hotel rate of 1.00 per day is secured. packages for exhibits travel free by Southern Express to Tallulah Falls.

State Horticultural Society Tallulah Falls L. A. Benckmans Augusta Cliff House Southern Express Company Blue Ridge

Police Court Settles Two Cases Involving Lucy Echols

In police court Lucy Echols a fourteen year old colored girl faced a sidewalk dispute with two white youths. She received a light fine of 1.25 dollars after Mayor Smith cited her claimed weak mind and her family hardships. Froney Cole also appeared for disorderly conduct and paid the costs.

Lucy Echols Lucy Smith Calp Froney Cole Africa

Tallulah Falls A Popular Resort

A Southern resort feature touts Tallulah Falls as a premier summer destination. The piece highlights improved rail service, top hotels like the Cliff House and Tallulah Lodge, scenic wonders including the Grand Chasm, and promises a bustling season with enhanced guest comfort and easy access from Athens.

Tallulah Falls W. H. Davis Tallulah Lodge Georgia

New Rail Service Promises Swift Trips to Tallulah Falls

The article praises rebuilt trestles and improved schedules on the North Eastern Georgia Southern and Tallulah Falls railroads. It highlights quick connections, new coaches, and comfortable travel as Athenians flock to Tallulah Falls from Atlanta Savannah Augusta Macon and other cities.

Tallulah Falls Nature South North Georgia John Ruskin Hotel A Lola Cornelia Carolinas Atlanta Savannah Augusta Macon Brunswick Athens Niagara

Athens boy earns railroad promotion in Albany linked role

Carl Saye son of A H Saye of this city receives a promotion in railroad work. He is named assistant freight agent for the Albany and Northern railroad with headquarters in Atlanta. Prof Henton touts Green's August Flower as a popular remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach issues with sample bottles at H B Palmer & Sons and dealer availability worldwide.

Albany Albany and Northern Railroad Atlanta Sage Prof Henton H.B. Palmer & Sons

Bryan on Pike's Peak in Great Style

William Jennings Bryan ascended Pikes Peak from Colorado Springs on July 11 to an ovation packed with national colors. Telegraphist J J Dickey sent congratulations from Denver and Bryan replied the ascent reached the top safely with the average grade of the road on foot to sixteen. The day offered clear views of Denver Pueblo and distant peaks.

Pikes Peak Col William Jennings Bryan Colorado Springs J. J. Dickey The Westjern Union Telegraph Company Denver Mr. Bryan W. J. Bryan Seca Pueblo

Raleigh to Undergo Major Alterations After Manila Service

Washington July 10 The cruiser Raleigh once with Admiral Dewey in Manila will receive extensive repairs costing about 245000 dollars. A naval survey board approved a general plan, with work to be done at the Portsmouth yard.

Washington Raleigh

New Ice Plant to Boost Athens Commerce

Athens to get a large ice factory with a fifteen ton machine built by Charlie N. Hodgson and Macon partners. The stock company will also add a cotton seed oil mill and cattle fattening, plus coal and wood yards. Site on the belt line between Oconee and Mitchell streets, water well being drilled, operations start next spring with coal from Port Royal mines.

Athens Charlie N. Hodgson Messrs. Blocks Macon Oconee Mitchell Streets Port Royal 8. C

University Football Fund Drive Seeks Alumni Support

W R B Ritchie leads a statewide canvass to raise funds for the 99 football eleven. Alumni committees in Atlanta Augusta Savannah Macon Rome Columbus and other cities will seek subscriptions with a target of over 100 dollars plus 550 more needed before a game. Captain Ritchie will head the Athens effort asking each alumnus for 2 dollars or at least 1, with larger gifts welcomed.

Atlanta Augusta Savannah Macon Rome Columbus Prof Morris Ritchie Athens

Ten Georgia Appointments Discussed With President

Senator Bacon and Representative Bartlett conferred with the president about provisional army posts. About thirty Georgia names were submitted for ten available commissions. Captain Hixon of Alabama was chosen for major. Over 4,000 applications were received with at most 420 positions to fill.

Washington Bacon Bartlett Provisional Army Georgia E. A. Nesbitt Americus Jack Miller Captain Hixon Alabama Corbin

Dallas church shooting shocks city

In Dallas at First Christian Church on Pearl and Bryan streets, John T. Carlisle shot Professor William Lipscomb, principal of Central High School, during a protracted meeting. Lipscomb died after being struck and carried to the altar area. Carlisle was seized and jailed, reportedly intoxicated and uncooperative.

Dallas Tex First Christian Church Pearl and Bryan William Lipscomb Central High School Pawfeeey Lipeeeh Carlisle Professor Lips ’ Comb

Kidnapper Anne Ingersoll Seized at Jail Yard

Mrs Anne Elizabeth Ingersoll of Painesville Ohio, detained after kidnapping Gerald Lapiner. She fought three officers, broke free a handcuff, struck a jailer, tore clothes, hair, and screamed as she was carried to the depot for transfer to the penitentiary.

Chicago Anne Elizabeth Ingersoll Painesville Gerald Lapiner Whitman

Dr King's New Life Pills Marketed As Health Booster

A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the busiest little health booster. Each sugar coated pill supposedly turns weakness into strength and energy into mental power, priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Smith Bros and H R Palmer & Sons.

Dr. King Smith Bros H. R. Palmer & Sons

Gossip Warning From the Atchison Globe

The Atchison Globe urges caution about gossip and the old saying he who brings will carry. It warns that those who repeat bad stories about others will carry tales about you. Do not let anyone carry information from you.

Atchison Globe

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