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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1900

Page

8

Galloway Life Remembered by Mt Vernon Lodge

Resolutions from Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F and A M honor Brother James Galloway born Dundee Scotland January 12 1823 died Athens Georgia May 8 1900. The tribute lauds his energy devotion to family and community and pledges memorial pages and sympathy to his bereaved family.

Mt. Vernon Lodge Galloway James Galloway Dundee Scotland Athens H. H. Carlton M. Herrington Haddock

Gravel use Stuart's Gin and Buchu

There are no better pills made than DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Always prompt and certain. Palmer & Sons.

Stuart’s Gin DeWitt Palmer & Sons

Woman Tried for Insanity in Husbands Death Case

Yesterday morning Janie Batiste wife of John Batiste who was killed in a quarrel was tried by jury for insanity and ordered sent to the lunatic asylum. Superintendent Powell notified and she will be sent once heard from. She has been violent and considered dangerous. the husband’s death is thought to have caused her insanity.

Janie Batiste John Batiste Powell

Big Raid Nets Whiskey Still in Oglethorpe County

Deputy Collector KE L Birdstrong Marshall T P Trammell and Posseman B H Kinnebrew raided a 70 gallon still on the old Hays place about fifteen miles from Athens. Moonshiners burned and tried to demolish the setup as 1000 gallons of beer were seized and T J Wilson, who ran the still, was captured and sent to Atlanta.

Oglethorpe County Sam KE. L. Birdstrong Marshall T. P. Trammell Posseman B. H Kinnebrew Hays Place Athens T. J. Wilson Wilson Atlanta

Perfect Health Through Yutt's Liver Pills

An advertisement extols Yutt's Liver Pills as a helper to keep the system in order. It claims the pills regulate bowels and produce a vigorous body. The copy targets headaches malaria biliousness constipation and related ailments as an absolute cure.

Yutt

Snake Bitten by Rattlesnake in Madison County

Mr. Berry Shields, a prominent county resident, was bitten on the arm by a rattlesnake Tuesday around 11 o clock. The fang wound was deep and swelling turned the arm black. He remains in a precarious condition but hopes of recovery persist as doctors treat the victim.

Berry Shields Shielda Shields Madison County Argus

Fire at Water Street firm destroys chickens and alarms Chicago

Fire at noon in the H. L. Brown & Co. building at 225227 Water Street caused estimated damages up to 75 000. The blaze killed 6000 chickens and sparked a panic among workers. Three girls were reported missing but thought to have escaped. a dozen workers were carried down by elevator and others fled via a back stair. The property was fully insured.

Chicago Water Street H. L. Brown & Co

Death of Miss Annie Wages After Rescue

Miss Annie Wages, age 23, died from a lung abscess after being rescued from the Oconee and suffering pneumonia from the incident. Doctors link the abscess to muddy water swallowed during the drowning scare. The funeral is at Prospect church in Jackson county today at 10. She leaves a mother Mrs Jane Wages, a brother, and a sister Ida.

Oconee Annie Wages Misa Wagen Brothe Slater Mia Janes Wages Misa Ida Wages Prospect Church Jackson County

Murder Plot In Wrightsville Exposed In Jail

Macon Georgia July 26 Mrs Sarah Dixon and Jere Walden are jailed on a murder charge in the death of Dixon husband near Wrightsville last year Walden admits the plot saying Dixon urged him while she pursued her husband He says he will hang and has prepared for it Dixon denies guilt Walden claims the woman finished the assault as her husband begged for life calling his wife by a pet name

Aniverse James Galloway Earth Galloway Supreme Lodge Macon Sarah Dixon Jere Walden Walden

Interest and Papers Read at Building and Loan Convention

The eighth annual meeting of the United States Building and Loan Associations league adjourned in Indianapolis on July 26. Julius Stern of Chicago spoke on Obstacles Encountered by Building and Loan Associations. Carroll D. Wright, US labor commissioner, addressed but could not attend in person. Judge Reymour Dexter of Elmira spoke on Evolution In the System of Which Building and Loan Reservations Are Conducted. General Fitzgerald of Grand Rapids discussed General Principles of Building, Law Settlements, and related topics.

League of Building and Loan Associations Indianapolis United States League of Building and Loan Associations Julius Stern Chicago Stern Carroll D. Wright United States Labor Commissioner Wright Reymour Dexter Elmira N. Y League United States General Fitzgerald Grand Rapids

Judge Clark Dismisses Antitrust Pipe Company Cases

Judge O D Clark of the U S district court eastern district of Tennessee signed an order disposing of the indictments against six large pipe companies for violation of the anti trust law. The defendants include Chattanooga Foundry and Pipe, Addystone Pipe and Steel of Cincinnati, Dennis Long Works of Louisville, Howard Harrison of Bessemer Alabama, Anniston Pipe and Foundry of Anniston Alabama, and Bouttsburg Pipe Works of South Pittsburg Tennessee. Trials had not been reached after multiple terms. The final disposition followed the court order.

Onattancona O. D. Clark United States District Court Eastern District of Tennessee Chattanooga Foundry and Pipe Company Addystone Pipe and Steol Company Cincinnati Dennis Long & Co, Works of Louisville Howard Harrison Company Bessemer Ala Anniston Pipe and Foundryompany Anniston Bouttsburg Pipe Works South Pittsburg Tenn United States Court Ateny Olar

Second Day's Proceedings at Epworth League Convention

Large crowd attends the Epworth League session in Atlanta on July 26 with delegates and visitors arriving overnight. Morning program features expositions conducted by W P S v conduct P Dickenson and D D from Alabama, with several addresses. Afternoon and evening sessions include talks on the Lougous Conference Work and The Church In the Twentieth Century by Rev George D Parker and Rev E Hows D D.

Atlanta W. Ps v Conduct P. Dickenson D. D Alabama George D. Parker Louisiana RE. E. Hows The Christian Advocate

Athens Joyfully Hosts Visiting Editors

J C Williams of the Washington Reporter writes of a recent Athens visit by editors. The welcoming crowd filled the city park for a barbecue while lemonade flowed and lanterns lit Broad Street. The party toured the Normal School and University as Athens celebrated with clubs, poetry, and a farewell at the Air Line depot.

J. C. Williams The Washington Reporter Athens Oconee Preas Athenwam Club Gate City Club Broad Street Tom Mell Wiley Bates Smith Air Line Japan Maid of Athena

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mmr. Galloway Mount Vernon Lodge F. & A. M. Hands Sea Island MAX Joseph Mercantile Co Oglethorpe E.C DeWitt &Co H. R. Palmer & Sons Kermott Ned Danielsville Miss Wages Wrightsville Clark
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