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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1893

Page

6

Dean Lowe Case Sparks City Council Debate

Col Izaac Lowe urged that cases be made against all present at Maj Dean's room during the difficulty. Mayor Tuck and Alderman Vincent pushed for a full investigation while Capt Davis and Chief Davis defended actions. Cases are expected to be filed against several prominent citizens, with a court outcome of public interest in Athens. Meantime local notice cites a remarkable healing tale of Geo W Turner of Galway NY treated for scrofula with Hood's Sarsaparilla.

Dean Mitchell Izaac Lowe Walter H. Lowe Col. Lowe Council Tuck Lowe Vincent Davis Walter Lowe Athens Alderman Smith Maj. Dean Ira

Alderman's Cow Causes City Council Petition

Mrs. M. L. Compton of Martha’sville says she paid taxes 27 years without benefit and seeks relief as stray cows and thieves damage her property. She cites cows straying through the premises and past attempts to obtain protection. Alderman Lucas names among the owners. Lucas admits presence and offers to adjust damages under city law.

M. L. Compton Marthasville Lucas Eit Chiat Dolion City Sampton

California Fig Syrup Co. Laxative Endorsed for Ladies

The article promotes Syrup of Figs as a safe pleasant remedy for ladies under all conditions. It urges buyers to seek the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product and to check for the company name near the bottom of the package.

California California Fig Syrup Co

Lively Western circuit judgeship race in Georgia

Hon W I Pike and Hon John J Strickland emerge as contenders for the Western circuit judgeship after Judge Hutchins may seek re election. Richmond's Hon William Pike, a Jackson county representative, joins the field creating a three way contest that Georgians will watch closely. Tutt's Pills are advertised as a cure for constipation.

Hutchins John J. Strickland Athens Jefferson Jackson Herald Richmond William Pike Jackson County General Assembly Georgia O-Oo Tutt

Resolutions on Death of Dr W H Newton

A May 28 1893 resolution from Maysville Georgia mourning Dr W H Newton longtime superintendent of the Sunday school. It praises his integrity loyalty and service and calls for continuing his work while extending sympathy to his family. The group asks publication in multiple state papers. signed by C T Bacon Florence Harris T J Cain T T Comer and D E Moorz.

W. H. Newton Presbyterian Church Athens Banner Jackson Herald Banks County Gazette Atlanta Constitution C. T. Bacon Florence Harris T.J Cain T.T. Comer

Abbeville Notes Highlight Local Projects And Court

The Abbeville column reports foundation work on G C N shops with a $110 000 finish cost. The Abbeville court of general sessions convenes with ten murder cases on file and the McIntosh case set for early next week. Plans for a new opera house are available for bids at the National Bank of Abbeville. May Robertson eyes Lucy Cobb next season. Southern Talent Abroad notes Miss Louise Jennings wins first medal in Paris head painting contest. Prof Jennings praised as a South Carolina native leading a top business college. Beecham’s Pills advertised for sick headaches.

Azsevittz 8. C Winder Court of General Sessions Abbeville County Norton MclIntosh Abbeville Athens National Bank of Nashville Christian Advocate Mary Louise Jennings R. W. Jennings School of Art Paris Art League of New York Nashville School of Fine Arts Jennings South Carolina

Snellings Leave for Germany On Military Study Tour

Col and Mrs Charles M Snelling depart for New York and then Germany to begin an eighteen month study program at the University of Berlin. Col Snelling will study under a special course while Prof W H Bocock, already in Germany, continues his work with the department and plans to return to the city in August.

Charles M. Snelling New York Germany Col. Snelling University of Berlin W. H. Bocock

City Notes and Local Happenings in Lula

Erecting a water tower on the Herrington lot begins with foundation work followed by rapid completion. Judge Herrington forecasts a large Ordinaries convention in Atlanta on July 12. Gold from Loud mine near Lula hints at future rich yields, owned by M R Reaves and Capt. Carlton. Mrs. William Spratlin dies at 19 after a short illness on Mitchell Street. funeral held at Oconee Cemetery with Rev. E D Stone officiating. husband and relatives mourn in grief.

K. Reaves White County Lula Reaves Capt Carlton Interet William Spratlin Mitchell Street

A Faithful Servant Tales of Remembrance and Reunion

A touching tale from Mer Old Home recounts a former body servant of Judge Harris who, after slavery, raised a large family in Atlanta. He cared for his aged master during a severe illness as both men aged. Judge Harris died or near death at eighty one, while the servant, seventy one, remained by his side. In Kentucky news, Sallie J. Moore, missing in New York, found in Lancaster almshouse with her baby, returns to childhood home and avoids visitors after arrival.

Judge Harris Atlanta Harrin Harris Manion Sallie J. Moore Cannell New York Lancaster General Boston Salvador Manaava Nicaragua Machadas Egeta San Salvador General de Ezeta Presidencene Newce Central America Apple Coia Eas Central States

A Young Lady's Strange Adventure

Miss Nellie Holgate, reported drowned in Seattle, has returned to Leadville Colorado. She described a three week ordeal where a man and woman in a buggy robbed her of money and jewelry and transported her to Pocatello Idaho where she was freed. She then traveled to Denver and wired her parents.

Leadville Colo Nellie Holgate Seattle Wash Pocatello Idaho Liberty Denver

Woman Fires Fatal Shot in Martin Street Incident

Mrs Melvina Carrell shot Goodin Jenkins in East Carnegie Johnson City Tennessee on June 5 killing him after he visited the house intoxicated. She claims self defense while Jenkins is listed as fatal and Carrell is jailed awaiting the outcome of his injuries.

Johnson City Tenn Melvina Carrell Goodin Jenkins East Carnegie Jenkins North Carolina

Mexicana Living on Our Supplies in San Antonio

General Warren T. Sutter reports North Mexico corn imports through February 29 1809 totaled 358 300 000 pounds valued at 6 000 000 dollars. He notes proximity to the United States and open trade could ease food shortages though impact will be felt for years.

San Antonto Tex Warren T. Sutter United States Mexico Sutter

Infanta Eulalie Leads Westward Journey for World's Fair Visit

New York on June 5 reports Infanta Eulalie and entourage depart to Chicago for the World’s Fair. Mayor Gilroy and a 20 member reception committee bid farewell at Hotel Savoy with signal corps escort. The party travels by steamer General Slocum to Jersey City then boards a Pennsylvania railroad special to Chicago. Salutes are fired by vessels Mohawk Dolphin and Bear Christi.

New York Infanta Chicago Hotel Savoy Pennsylvania Railroad Thirtieth Street United States Signal Corps Gilroy General Slocum Jersey City

THAT BIG MINE STRIKE BANKS ON WIDENING COAL WALKOUT

M L Walters, president of the Kansas Miners Union, plans to spread the strike from Southeastern Kansas to Osage Missouri and Indian Territory. He aims to mobilize 80 000 miners west of the Mississippi by July 1 with heavy participation from Colorado and Missouri camps and expects two years of struggle.

Kansas Torexa M. L. Walters Kansas Miners’ Union Osage Walters Rich Hill Missouri Union Wil Trinidad Canon City Ville Mississippi River

Carlyle Harris Book Ready for Public Sale

Mrs Harris, mother of Carlyle W. Harris the executed murderer, says the book written in his last days is ready for sale. She notes sympathy letters pour in and criticizes prosecution figures, hoping the work will do Harris justice though she suspects libel threats. The piece also mentions Central American news and a tennis champion in separate briefs.

New York Harris Carlyle W. Harris East Northfield Mass Nicholl Carlyle Nicoll, Wellman Choate Smythe Flower

Over Fifty Years Mg Woolow Soothing Teething Rinse

Product claim recounts long use for children teething and soothing gums. Ad text mixes faded phrases and illegible bits while asserting benefits and market presence. The fragmentary copy mentions bottles and generic teething relief terms without clear dates or additional details.

President plans September extra session on financial policy

The president told reporters that an extra session of Congress would be called between September 1 and 15 unless unforeseen events intervene. He urged calm in financial matters and warned against gold outflow weakening the government's credit, stressing patient action by financiers and the public.

Wasninavor Associated Press Congress

Presidential Appointments Create Regional Banking and Survey Roles

Washington June 6 The president announced appointments including Clinton Duncan of Georgia named Indian agent and rank? ynt of Georgia named director of surveys in the central and comptroller of currency appoints Burgwn of Person North Carolina as national bank examiner.

Washington Clinton Duncan Georgia Rank, Ynt Burgwn Person North Carolina

Foreign Relations Volume Covers US Austria Emigration Case

The 1892 Foreign Relations volume details a case of an Austrian expulsion of a US citizen Leon Spitzer born in Vienna who naturalized in New York then returned to Vienna. Austria cites military duty evasion while the US challenges treaty terms and protection of citizens. The dispute mirrors Justice Gray on the Geary law and the United States seeks treaty modification.

Wasnixcton State Department United States Justice Gray United States Supreme Court eLeon Spitzer Vienna New York Grant Count Kalnoky Spitzer Austria-Hungary Count Wessersheimb Jitzer Seer Foster Ap Epler

Waldenes Arrive in North Carolina Burk County Settlement Grows

A group of Waldenses recently arrived in Burke county near the Piedmont Air Line. Pastor Rev A Troy is the only English speaker among them. They bought 12 000 acres, expect 800 more settlers in October, plan saw mills and homes, and foresee 10 000 settlers within two years with factories to be established in the new town of Valdses.

North Carolina Raleigh Burke County A. Troy Peidmont Valdses

Hardware Firm Attached in Florence for Rent Claim

Karaner and Ingram, northwest Alabama’s largest hardware firm, was attached for 1700 dollars for rent. The case pressures other creditors as the boom era gave way to a dull season and halted building. The firm carried a commercial rating of 10000 to 15000 dollars and owed about

Florence Ala Karaner & Ingram Alabama

Booth Nearing Death After Unchanging Condition

Bulletin from the Players club reports Judge Booth's condition unchanged since midnight. He has been unconscious since Monday and is not expected to survive beyond midnight. Dr Crain Still signs the bulletin.

New York Players Club Booth Sr. Crain M.D

Turpentine and Rosin Prices in Savannah and New York Markets

Market reports from Savannah and New York on June 6 show turpentine steady in both cities with rosin firm. Pork prices ease in New York while middles remain weak. cotton futures and other commodities display varied moves.

Naval Whaixotox Virgin Savannah New York New

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