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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
6
A sweeping catalog announces ladies ribbed stockings socks and laces at 5c to 75c, 1000 yards white goods, Persian lawn and percales with reduced prices, large lines of fans gloves belts and millinery, 100 remnant Brussels carpets, linen and cotton towels, 1000 yards heavy linens, umbrellas silk and bamboo screens, and a fresh hosiery and silk trimmings assortment with multiple color options.
An advertisement urges women to seek health through Bradfield's Female Regulator claiming it cures leucorrhea womb decay nervousness headaches backaches and maternal weakness. It promotes safety and rapid results, noting thousands of women have found happiness using the remedy sold for one dollar per bottle in drug stores.
Officers patrolled Columbus on June 3 as Officer Herman Reynolds surprised a thief in the act of burgling the Sixteenth street school. A running gunfight ensued with Reynolds firing until his revolver emptied, the burglar fleeing and unseen. The assailant’s race could not be determined. Extension project on Macon Dublin and Savannah railroad begins with four months to complete and open for traffic by November 1. A tax case test order targets fertilizer taxation in Laurens county. Died in Savannah Harry G Thompson from a stroke. interment in Montreal. McLaurin plans resignation and political maneuvering to secure a successor aligned with his views.
Series of clashes in Tien Tsin as British fusiliers policing prevent French soldiers from housebreaking. German support and casualties rise. order restored by German officer and guard. Also reports Waldersee leaves Peking with Berlin apology pending.
Trustees pick Mr. Allen of Virginia as principal from many applicants. He is described as a highly qualified teacher. A new 5500 dollar academy building will be completed in summer.
Lexington Georgia judge Hamilton McWhorter was named a university trustee by Gov. Candler, filling the vacancy left by J. daBignon of Savannah. The resignation of former chairman Gov. Atkinson’s appointee shifted McWhorter into the at-large post, while Atkinson’s chair was filled. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is praised as a blood cleanser and complexion clearer.
Mr Thomas W Collier a Philippine War veteran died after his horse bolted near his grandmother Elizabeth Collier's home at Mara Hill Oconee County. He was thrown to the ground and lingered several hours before passing Saturday night.
County commissioners approve immediate jail construction on the old site with bricks kiln drying and interior steel design. The jail will be on the same plane as the former structure and engineered to be moved easily if a new courthouse is built downtown. Free sample promotion for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets offered at local drug stores.
About 1800 machinists in six shops resume work as firms grant a nine hour day with eight hours pay and recognize local shop committees but not union committees. Another 700 machinists remain out across other shops.
Reports from Washington on President McKinley show slow improvement after a bad day. Dr Osler joins consultation and a favorable prognosis is given. In Havana talks, Cuban leaders press Washington for a clearer position while civil authorities anticipate a forthcoming note. A fire devastates Hotel Fairmount in Knoxville, valued at 100000, and Amalgamated Copper directors are reappointed. A wreck near Powhatan, Winksa, results in two deaths and several injuries.
A telegram from W R Hearr of the New York Journal reports line ten White sewing machines shipped to Tackauuvilies Jacksonville. Mayor Bayween announces a program to supply machines to women who earn livelihoods by sewing, prioritizing fire sufferers and families with sick or unemployed husbands. Credentials required to receive aid.
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