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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1893
Page
4
The Athens Weekly Banner urges citizens to seize growth by funding mills and factories. It details three proposed ventures a knitting mill a spokes and handles factory and a light furniture factory with total capital needs around 7600 dollars. The piece calls for business leaders to invest and for merchants and banks to support the plan to boost employment and prosperity.
A Tur Banner editor accuses Craig of self praise and muddy style. An editorial dispute alleges Craig praised himself while denying Georgia campaign involvement, with claims of being in Washington during a critical period. The confrontation centers on editorial conduct and political ties.
The passage laments Editor Gibson’s failed bid for a consulate, praising his journalism and integrity. It notes he remains in Augusta where friends can enjoy his writings, and it humorously remarks that although defeated, he returns with more influence than rivals, even kissing Baby Rath in a playful aside.
The Athens based Hon H H Carlton is discussed as a candidate to succeed General Rosecrans as Register of the Treasury Captain Carlton states he would accept if chosen though not actively seeking the post His two terms in Congress and Democratic alignment are cited as qualifications underscoring broad national affairs experience and suitability for the office
A compilation of brief items notes a fifty year old turtle found alive in a Madison chimney, Athens Gala Day excitement, and The Infanta Eulalie at the World’s Fair. It chides propriety, previews Georgia politics, and quotes Grant on pensions, with remarks on journalism figures and legal views.
Georgia editors discuss revived third parties, party unity, and congressional action. Editorials cover Georgia banks, party primaries, and the South’s outlook with references to Augusta Chronicle Augusta Evening News Macon Telegraph Savannah Press and Atlanta Constitution.
Mary Ann Holmes Booth born in Baltimore studied medicine at South Carolina Medical College in Charleston and finished at the University of New York after the war. At outbreak of war he was at the Charleston college and now practices medicine and lectures on surgery in New York. His talents diverge from those of his famous family.
Deafness is described as a result of an inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. The article asserts only constitutional remedies can cure deafness, noting most cases stem from catarrh. It offers Hall's Catarrix Cure with a $100 reward for any catarrrh deafness case not cured, and advertises circulars and product details. Also reports Jackson Mississippi, June 14, where Rev Culpepper’s revival stirs liquor license petitions and alderman eligibility issues amid enforcement threats.
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds sold 2,228,672 bottles in a year from March 91 to March 92. Each bottle carries a money back guarantee if results are unsatisfactory. Sold at John Crawford & Co and Palmer & Kinne Raw’s Drugstore at 50c and $1.00.
New Beptorp Mass June 14 In the Borden trial City Marshal Hilliard describes visits to the Borden house and a conversation with the prisoner who was suspected of the crime Mayor Coughlin corroborates the exchange The court excludes evidence about demonstrations against Morse and the Hansen good faith claim Mrs Gifford testifies the prisoner said Mrs Borden was mean and hateful and she never ate with her The prisoner's color rose during the testimony
A New York Irving Savings Bank opening drew a long line of anxious depositors. Treasurer Latimer said the bank held $1,000,000 and could access more at a moment's notice. Nearby banks and other notices appeared, including a temporary bank suspension in Ohio and a nail company assignment in Cleveland.
A Washington dispatch reports Judge Turner noting the collectorship remains in statu quo. Charlie Moses and General Gordon voice support for James L. Trammell as Internal Revenue Collector for Georgia. Secretary Carlisle says the president has not requested papers yet. General Gordon foresees a possible final decision soon as Trammell returns to action.
William E. B. Rockwell of New York recounts chronic bilious headache and dyspepsia worsened by diet and fatigue. After trying many remedies he used Brainerd’s Purge Pills, reporting weight gain and pain relief after a month, and asserts disease can be purged away without surgery.
Chicago society debates the infanta’s late night escapade as she ignores plans to depart after dinner. Mr. Chatfield-Taylor arranges a gondola ride to the midway, where she insists on staying late, singing Venetian songs, and visiting the beauty show, drawing attention and party tensions at the Palmer House.
Mr. Bern Ehrhardt, after visiting his brother in Athens, leaves for Cologne to resume charge of Capt. J. H. Rucker's cotton branch. He has worked up substantial business there and predicts a record year. Ehrhardt is an experienced cotton factor whose efforts built Rucker’s Cologne operation to large proportions.
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for La Grippe weakness and general health, claiming benefits for the liver stomach and kidneys. It promises speedy relief from sick headache and urges a trial with large bottles priced 50 cents at John Lawford Co. Pelmoreas & Bionobrow Drug.
In Warrenton a teen population of 1200 sees no whites murdered in ten years. Gray Bros of Fort Valley sold cotton at 7c per pound. a bale could yield 83.4c at January 1. A mother of twins dies after childbirth in Hadersham County. a girl births twins then a fire incites disaster. The Warenton Clipper notes pecan culture expanding, including Jep M. Cody’s six acres near town. Oliver Sanders, long-serving railway mail climber, slated for reduced route duties. Dr Dusenbury’s North Savannah trip ends with river crossing incident near Statesboro, nearly fatal capsizing.
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