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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1899
Page
6
The Southern Mutual Insurance Company reports a 70 percent dividend and notes the reserve fund now exceeds one million dollars. Directors credit the rise to appreciated securities and a year of fierce competition with others cutting rates. The firm emphasizes steady, profitable performance without aggressive marketing shifts.
A Rock Island Burlington and Cedar Rapids line through train from Chicago to Minneapolis derailed at Link Creek four miles southeast of Waterloo Iowa after a washout left track unsupported. Nine people were killed and ten injured. survivors describe cars telescoping and a sleeper roof plowing through a day coach. Names include E L Arnold W A McLaughlin David Halle F S Carpenter Hawkins and Geo Wainwright.
James Lynch a saloon keeper of East St Louis shot and mortally wounded his wife and stepson William Kelley 15 then shot himself. He survives. The shooting followed a quarrel with his stepson and occurred in St Louis on May 29.
A Montgomery Alabama reader recounts healing from stomach catarrh using Dr Hartman’s Peruna and Man-a-lin. She praises the tonics as the best medicine and says she is nearly relieved from years of indigestion and sadness, recommending them to others.
Memorial services for the late Col. W. J. Hammond were held at First Methodist church in Atlanta. Board of trustees and stewards presented resolutions praising his earnest service, with Dr. Walker Lewis and other leaders announcing tributes to his life and work. The congregation adopted all resolutions by a rising vote.
Governor general Mouttel of Cayenne says a retransportation plan for Dreyfus has been finalized. He will be moved from the Ile du Salut under tight state supervision, aboard a ship by warders, with no Cayenne witnesses.
Judge Cobb presided as nine cases were tried in city court yesterday. Guilty verdicts included gambling by Morton Appleby and Webb with fines of 30 dollars plus costs or 12 months in the gang. Payne and Stach faced 100 dollar fines or 12 months. Pope and Guest received lighter penalties for concealed weapons and assault. Goolsby awaits trial for stabbing.
Sunday funeral services for Mrs. D. A. Brown were held at her daughter Mrs. E. S. Lyndon’s residence. Rev. Ellison D. Stone delivered the sermon as a large gathering attended the solemn rites. Pallbearers included K. I. Smith J. A. Hunnicutt J. S. King J. H. Beusse T. L. Mitchell and W. T. Bryan. interment followed at Oconee Cemetery.
Three Negroes arraigned for rowdy Saturday night quarrels in police court. Jealousy over one man sparked the scrap among women. Lucy Neely and Sam Sherville were fined 3 dollars plus costs. Eliza Thomas case dismissed for lack of evidence.
In Americus Georgia on May 29 excitement runs high over Decoration Day plans. Governor Candler rescinded a Sumter County order to arm a posse for riot control and only Fort McPherson regulars will be present. Negroes plan to march to Andersonville and tensions rise amid warnings of violence and fights.
The Y M C A in Athens invites all young men to a Thursday night carrom tournament starting at 8 30 pm. Boards for about forty players will be provided and every participant will be ensured occupancy and good will. Admission is 25 cents with lemonade supplied.
Whitsitt Still Mexico Missouri May 29 Rev Dr J P Green president William Jewell College recently elected president of the Southern Theological Seminary at Louisville to succeed Dr Whitsitt preached the baccalaureate at Harlin College. Introducing Dr Green Rev Mr Pittman Mexico Baptist church urged prayers for his decision.
Chattanooga May 99 Senator Thomas B Turley says he will not be a candidate for re election, citing a wish to avoid lifelong political struggles. He prefers private life and the duties it brings to the exalted duties of public office.
In January Prof. D. O. Barrow organized a voluntary pedagogical class for future teachers at the University. Twenty two students joined, a textbook was completed in five months, and weekly meetings have continued with strong interest. The program has greatly benefited the participants.
Washington May 29 General Greely received a cablegram from Manila reporting a repair party landing at Escalante on Negros island being treacherously attacked by natives. Captain George H. Tilley signal corps is missing and the worst is feared. Tilley’s service in the Philippines has been marked by ability courage and zeal, placing him in the foremost rank of subordinate officers.
Chattanooga Tenn May 29 The resignation of Dr R B Garrett of the First Baptist Church was tendered today to the congregation and accepted to take effect July 1 A committee of 35 was formed to select a successor Dr White of the First Baptist Church Macon Ga is the leading candidate mentioned by the congregation
A new rule for selecting athletic team captains restricts voting to the retired captain the coach two faculty Athletic Council members and the resident alumnus member of the Athletic Council. The change aims to prevent proxy vote misunderstandings.
A Popular Science News correspondent recounts climbers after five snowbound hours returning home to green lights caused by color blindness from eye fatigue. Daltonism faded after rest and Chevreul notes long exposure dulls color perception, redresting with its complement.
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