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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1899
Page
2
Luther Martin of Lubec West Virginia credits Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with saving his life after doctors declared him doomed. The testimonial describes lung, liver, kidney disease and ricurisy as he improves after using the medicine, praising the remedy as a life line.
The Banner reports renewed emphasis on foul play in the disappearance of John A. Benedict near Greenville. Investigators collect details disproving flight to Spartanburg and show Benedict stayed in the Greenville area.
John A. Benedict, a well known Athens financier, vanished after a Greenville trip. Authorities report no clear motive or evidence of foul play, while family and community press remain hopeful for his return as investigations continue. Benedict’s finances appear sound and his home life praised, fueling theories of temporary insanity or disappearance rather than crime. Chief Culp reports odd clues from his Greenville actions and hotel records, with searches extending to Spartanburg and local mills.
The article reports severe strain on a noble wife and mental tension while awaiting any good news about the missing cashier.
Hon William Jennings Bryan will address the Barnesville Chautauqua Association on Independence Day. Mayor Smith announced Bryan fixed July 4 as his speaking day and an immense Georgia audience is expected with many public figures in attendance. The event promises the greatest ovation in the region.
A dialogue excerpt from a Chicago Post piece centers on a man and a woman. The woman asks if this is the first time he has felt love and he cautiously replies while warning against mistaking a base imitation for the real thing.
A quirky clipping notes that clarinet players are in demand while piano players face weak or prohibited demand. It contrasts mistaken ideas about instrument popularity with a quip about lessons and wages. It also includes a schoolhouse joke about a bent pin and an East Indian arithmetic practice.
Richmond Virginia May 31 The Association of Surgeons of the Southern Railway closed its annual session with plans to meet May 11 12 next year in Charleston South Carolina Elected officers for year include George R Dean Spartanburg first vice president W C Day Danville second vice president Donbar Roy Atlanta secretary treasurer Thomas H Havcock Atlanta and executive committee members R J Noble Selma Joseph A White Richmond George H Morgan Morganton B G Copeland Birmingham George Ros Richmond.
Selwyn sought odd desires to view strangers including friends. Lord Holland near death at Holland House reportedly asked to see Selwyn. General Fox records Lord Holland’s witty reply that he would be glad to see Selwyn if alive, and Selwyn when dead.
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cool swollen nervous feet, relieve tight shoes, and ease walking. It claims to cure swelling sweating blisters and bunions and offers a trial package for 25 cents through retailers. Address Allen S. Olmsted Roy N.
R M Jackson, a Greenwood excursioner, faced trial for shooting R G Colquitt. Acquitted in Judge Foster's court due to lack of evidence, he was fined 10 dollars and costs for handling firearms carelessly in a car. Colquitt was dismissed. two other mayoral cases were also dismissed for insufficient evidence.
An 19th century advertisement pitches Mozley Lemon Elixir for liver stomach bowels kidneys biliousness constipation malaria indigestion and nervous conditions with 50c and 1.00 bottles from druggists. includes testimonials and notes several other brands and a receiver sale list of machinery and Clarke County real estate notices.
Clarke Sheriff notices list property to be sold at the courthouse in Athens during legal hours on the first Tuesday in June. Properties include a house and lot tied to Jeruel School and a quarter-acre parcel, with tax fi fas by H. H. Linton for 1806 1807 and Isis errors and a second lot in Clarke county under another tax fi fa. Also, a twenty acre land lot in G. M. district adjoining Kellum Will Ware Matthews estates and subject to a fi fa against HL Matthews. Notices include details of boundaries and court references with advertisement and tenant notice.
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