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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
2
A Toledo reader recounts relief from menstrual pain after starting Wine of Cardul during the change of life. The ad touts Cardul as strengthening female health, preventing suffering, and recommends beginning treatment now to reestablish healthy functions.
Congressman's remarks from New York on May 31 predict early passage of the Bay bankruptcy bill and the Cuban reciprocity bill with a 20 percent tariff cut. He expects disposition of the Nicaragua canal bill before adjournment and swift Senate action on the Philippine bill, followed by rapid House passage.
New York May 31. Executors decide probate to be sought in South Africa awaiting Jameson and Mitchell. Rhodes fortune estimated at 26 to 30 million dollars. Educational scheme under review. first Rhodes scholars expected to enter Oxford next October. Jameson and Mitchell authorized to act. Milner unavailable for now.
Georgia mill men discuss a proposed southern merger to create a yarn output combine likely to control prices nationwide. Leaders from New York plan a 60 day consolidation of spinning mills, reducing new mill activity and harmonizing interests to restore profitability.
Fire on Howe street in Waycross Georgia caused about 6000 dollars in losses with 2000 dollars covered by insurance. The blaze damaged Mrs Richardson’s residence and W M outbuildings while three burned properties and Archie Phillips’ dwelling suffered near total loss. The hose wagon was wrecked when horses bolted after the blaze and the incident occurred around 1121 last night.
Athens friends learn Gwinnett County Democratic chair C H Brand denies writing letters to populists urging vote for Terrell and says he never fraudulently influenced populist voters. He challenges any letter proof and credits Terrell as a friend who aided his campaign for collector general while Gwinnett carried for Terrell.
At the regular semi annual meeting of Glenn Lodge of Odd Fellows Tuesday night officers for the ensuing six months were elected. James F P Hart was noble grand, A W Dealer vice grand, and Rev G B Stone recording secretary. Next monthly meeting in July will name and install appointed officers. Atkinson Dantes report from Birmingham denies Frisco system control. New Postmasters Named. nominations sent to Senate include Lould J P Hay, Hill Harriman.
In Bellemina Alabama Sol Grayson’s wife fatally shot his brother Henry Grayson at his breakfast room door. Sol surrendered to authorities in Athens and his wife remained jailed. Henry had warned Sol via letter that he would quit work because Mrs Grayson bothered him, a detail linked to their Gurley and East Decatur ties. A separate Charlest on water plan election on June 17 seeks voter approval for a proposed 5 million gallon daily system.
Charleston ends the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian exposition at midnight after a six month run from December 1. President Wagner will switch off the lights and taps will sound. Though financially a loss for stockholders, the six months drew large crowds and strong enthusiasm, marking a very successful show in Charleston.
Four men die instantly and six fatally injured in a gas explosion in shaft No. 5 at Honda coal mines on the Mexican International railroad, 75 miles from Eagle Pass. The mine, owned by the Mexican International Railroad Company, had seen a prior fatal blast in February. Names of the dead and injured in the second disaster are not given. At the time, 60 workers had been laid off the day before.
In New York on May 31 three Italian peddlers fought with stilettos in a dark hallway on East One Hundred fifteenth Street. Tony Avacate was stabbed twice in the breast and died en route to the hospital. Luigi Lorgrippe was taken there with severe wounds as police search for his brother.
A $3,000,000 glucose factory is to be erected at Wankegan Illinois by a syndicate independent of the Corn Products company. A. H. Kersting says capitalization is $3,000,000 and funds already raised to begin construction. Decoration planned for John Goodnow for services in China in 1900.
The State Normal School will hold commencement next Tuesday morning January 10 at 10 oclock. The program includes song, devotional exercises led by Dr J W Walden, music by the University Orchestra, class greeting by Chas H Calhoun, commencement address by Dr Theron H Rice, and diploma awards by Prof David O Barrow. Eight pupils graduate. Happy Time in Old Town. Bucklow’s Arnica Salve ad appears.
The pastoral operetta Bo Peep at Lucy Cobb Saturday evening will entertain all ages with solos choruses and Mother Goose melodies. Features include Bo Peep, Boy Blue, Mistress Mary Quite Contrary and others in charming costumes and a soft vocal background. A note urges Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for dinner table and travel needs.
An obituary notes the passing of Mrs. Watson at her residence, describing her as a very old lady with a large family of children. It reflects on a life of devotion to family and the care she gave throughout years.
Charley Jones an Arabian is jailed on charges of robbing his father George Jones of 800 in gold from a trunk in his Decatur street home. Andrew Watts, a friend, is held for further investigation as police report the missing half of a 1600 stash found in the trunk.
Superintendent Bud Corn of a Southern railway rock quarry near Toccoa Ga died instantly when three blasts failed. He and a laborer returned to the blast site after waiting and the blasts went off, Corn was killed as rocks and dirt flew upward while a laborer was nearly thrown into an embankment but escaped injury.
Governor Aycock signs warrants for the execution of three men at Salisbury on Tuesday. Dick Fleming and Dick Blanton, both negroes, attacked Mrs. Belle Livergood and her young daughter in their home. Archie Conley is to be hanged for the murder of John Todd after a quarrel over a cigarette.
May 31 report from San Francisco notes Baron Fich Shibusawa, Japan’s wealthiest merchant, arrived with a large retinue. He heads 40 stock companies totaling $100,000,000 capital and has held top posts including Tokyo chamber of commerce presidency. The baron tours the world for pleasure.
May 31 dispatch from Wilkesbarre reports pump tuners likely to back President Mitchells order for an eight hour day and other Shamokin convention conditions. Operators reinforce with high fences barbed wire and hundreds of extra coal and iron police armed with revolvers.
London dispatch reports an American shipping syndicate offering 52 1 2 million for Cunard interests including two new steamers. Cunard directors consult with government on subsidies to block the tempting offer, aiming to protect shareholders.
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