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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1899
Page
5
Two workers drown when a newly built bridge on the Broad River between Oglethorpe and Elbert counties fails under three loaded wagons at Mattox's Ferry. The Elbert Oil Co. owned wagons. contractors must cover losses. Third driver survives.
Mr B D Watkins, special district agent for Pennsylvania Mutual Life, visits Athens to establish a local agency. He is popular and aims to place the company here, planning to locate in September. The notice also includes an anecdote about Electric Bitters helping a Philadelphia man, with sales pitches for the remedy.
An article highlights the National Cash Register Company in Dayton applying Christian Socialism to industry. It notes wages, meals, sanitation, rest rooms, annual holidays, and a culture of cleanliness and care shaping a productive, pleasant workplace with a landscaped campus and renamed South Park district.
A German socialist criticizes strikes as unnecessary while a factory owner touts profits and worker uplift. The firm funds a boys garden and an athletic club house, arguing generous capital spurs generous labor. Social institutions include a House of Usefulness and a Sunday school program with practical lessons and stereopticon aids.
James Glenn of Abbeville S C narrowly escaped death yesterday after missing his hold and hanging from a train rear platform step. He was dragged several feet before a cross-tie tore him loose. Knees likely fractured, skin torn, multiple bruises. He was cared for then returned home. Also an advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills for headaches.
The Methodist District Conference at Tygnal in Wilkes county adjourned Monday night after a successful gathering. It approved $150 to Emory college and $100 to Young Harris, noting the overall strengthening of the church. Prof Henton lauds Green's August Flower for dyspepsia and related conditions with free samples at H. R Palmer & Sons.
The Classic City Band submits a bid to Elberton Carnival authorities to perform during festivities. Despite a late application and existing music contracts, Elberton advertised seven brass bands, and the Classic City Band is praised for excellence and could be a fortunate addition.
Robert Gales a Black resident was bound over to the city court on a $100 bond by Judge Foster after being accused of abandoning his helpless dependent child. Unable to post bail he remained jailed following the hearing.
Mr. J. J. Warren of Elberton visited the city to arrange securing the old five ton roller owned by the city. He manages racing events at the Carnival and aims to have the roller for Elberton for first class races, possibly purchasing it for his city.
A meeting led by Mr. M G Michael and Mayor E S Smith formed a committee to organize a Grain Growers Association in Athens. The group aims to raise funds for premiums on wheat corn oats and hay, hold annual meetings, and encourage local cereal farming.
Captain Ritchie and assistants work to secure about 35 dollars in Athens with alumni in Atlanta Savannah and Macon contributing to clear the debt delaying Georgia’s football team. New prospects include Simcox Brandon Hamilton and Emory sending good players if the debt is paid off.
Telegram exchange shows Detroit Mayor Maybury inviting Gen. R A Alger and family to a public welcome with all creeds uniting in acclaim. Alger replies he and Mrs. Alger prefer a quiet homecoming but acknowledge the anticipated event. Alger expects to arrive in Detroit on Wednesday afternoon August 2.
East Point hosts a joint church cakewalk tonight to aid Nellie Chapel Methodist Church. Episcopal, two Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist congregations join the event starting at 8 o’clock. A suburban train runs from 6 45 to 11 80, inviting Atlanta residents to attend.
Jackson county justice is swift and odd as a prisoner is bound to a cow and led home for trial. Wise stole two calves from Widow Tolbert, but the cow is identified and the bailiff binds Wise to the animal, leading the pair toward Jackson County. A humorous jailyard spectacle ends with the cow guiding the escapee back to town.
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