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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1889

Page

8

Athens Hopeful of New G. C. and N. Rail Line

A long article describes the G. C. and N. railways forming a consolidated system with a mortgage recorded to fund a continuous Atlanta to Portsmouth line through Athens Abbeville Greenfield Chester Monroe and onward to North and South Carolina and Virginia. Officials note construction could begin within weeks and Athens may grow substantially, with the line intended to boost trade and regional development.

G. A C. &iNyy Railway Sries South Carolina North Carolina Mercantile Rn and Deposit Company of Baltimore Company of Norrell North Ceaina Atlanta Athens Géorgia Abbeville Anid Chester Mrough Carolina Carolina Central Railroad Monroe Carolina Central Railroads Raleigh & Gaston_railroad Seaiboard &Arangke Portsmouth G.C. & N. Railway Company State of Georgia G. C. &. Railway Company of G. C. & N. Railway Company of Consolidated Corporation

Picnic Barbecue and Ball at Watson Springs Hotel

The Watson Springs hotel manager announces a big picnic barbecue and ball on the 28th inst with a large expected crowd. The event promotes health and pleasure for Athenians at a noted resort.

Watson Springs

Pacetti's release follows governor's unauthorized action

Atlanta dispatch says Pacetti was freed after a decision to commute his sentence to 600 dollars, amid grand jury health concerns and strong urging. Governor Gordon notes the act stemmed from an unauthorized move by officers, and he intends to issue the commutation order despite the error.

Atlanta Paceetti Thad O’bryan Pacetti Lnw Paveté Sh Hinesvall du Liberty Christ New OrveAnNs Point Georgia Lane Gorrox Mints

Simmons Lampkin Couple Wed in Birmingham Ceremony

The residence of Mr Robert Lampkin on Prince Avenue was the scene of a happy marriage yesterday afternoon. Miss Katie Lampkin married Mr Charles Simmons, a successful Birmingham merchant, in a ceremony performed by Dr Speer. The couple departed for Cincinnati and the West on the afternoon train.

Debtors and Deputy Capture Illicit Still in Madison County

Deputy Gantt went to Madison County last night and seized a new still set up on J. W. Seymour's plate without his knowledge. About 1,500 gallons of beer were destroyed and the deputy returned home after midnight. Policeman Hill accompanied him.

Gantt Madison County J. W. Seymour Hill

Clarke's Flax Soap for the Skin and Catarrh Cake

An advertisement touts Clarke's Flax Soap for skin care and a Catarrh Cake priced at $1.00 with a 25 cent soap. It promises quick relief and a thorough trial to prove efficacy. The copy urges readers to purchase at drugstores.

Clarke

Pierce's Chapel Quarterly Conference Schedule

Pierce's Chapel holds its quarterly conference Friday night with Elder Richard Graham presiding and preaching Sunday at Vallaeam. Rev. Mr. Tolliver is set to preach at 8 p.m.

Pierce’s Chapel Richard Graham Mr. Tolliver

Delegates Named for Clarke County Georgia Meeting

Delegates Ferdinand Phinizy E Kumpkin and George T Murrell and alternates John E Talmadge John R White and W H Pharmond Sr appointed for the Georgia State Agricultural Society semi annual meeting at Cedartown on August 13. The notice also promotes Ayers Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and health restorer. Local merchants set up stands selling lemonade and milk shakes along the streets to cool passers by.

Clarke County Georgia State Agricultural Society Cedartown Ferdinand Phinizy E. Kumpkin George T.murrell John E.talmadge John ‘R. White W. H.’Pharmond,Sr Sat

Auction Notice of Classic City Street Railway Assets

In Starke Superior Court April term 1889 receivers of the Classic City Street Railway Company will sell at the courthouse in Athens on July 17 1839 for cash the companys assets including two miles of track passenger cars and franchises under a 1885 Georgia act. Sale subject to the judges approval with possession given August 1st. James White Lull Benlwers for the railway.

J.A Hunnicutt Class City Street Railway Company General Assembly of Georgia Superior Court Oflarke Atgut Perms Cashy James White Lull L Benlwers Classic City Railway Co

Be of good cheer testamonial on blood disease cure

To the honest inquirer troubled with contagious blood disease who seeks a remedy to eradicate every germ from his system the experience of others comes as a revelation. Common sense shows actual results are proof of curative virtue. Read the following true testimony.

Blood Balm claims cure for long illness and scrofula

Testimony from Atlanta residents extols Blood Balm B B B as a life saver for tuberculosis like symptoms, ulcers, rheumatism and blood poison. Recounts dramatic recoveries in multiple family members after taking the medicine, with dates and local doctors named in endorsement letters.

Cure Claim for Blood Poison and Ulcer with B B B

J R Witsom of Glen Alpine Station North Carolina claims a severe leg amputation and a lingering ulcer were cured after taking twelve bottles of B B B. He says he weighed 120 pounds before treatment and gained seven pounds after three bottles then continued to improve.

J. R. Witsom

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