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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
8
A historic advertisement argues water extinguishes fire anywhere and extends the metaphor to Catarrh. It claims Peruna cures all forms of Catarrh by restoring the body's mucous membranes, presenting it as a universal remedy and the only true Catarrh cure known to medical science.
Edward O Flanagan, known as the Slayer of Miss Ruth Slack and Mrs Martha Allen and injuring Dixon Allen, died at 6 50 this morning in a Decatur jail cell after two death sentences. Nurses Tom Reagan and Ed New were present as he breathed his last, uttering O Lord before dying.
Macon Ga March 6 The revival of great power on the Mercer University campus has stirred Christian students converting many non believers The meetings led by the college Young Men's Christian Association and Dr J L White of the First Baptist church featured plain gospel preaching and produced a purer atmosphere and stronger comradeship Parents across the state are urged to write urging earnest participation and prayer. Bucklen Arnica Salve advertisement claims cure for piles with 25 cent price and local druggists carry it.
Yesterday sheriffs sale had limited results with several claims withdrawn. J A Fowler property bought by Mrs M L Hunnicott for 325 dollars. R L Bloomfield house purchased by A H Talmadge for 1000 dollars. Emma A Howell tax sale brought 24 dollars to T P Vincent. R W Hale farm near Winterville sold to J T Pittard for 165 dollars.
Col J Hoggins Sr dies at Lola Georgia after brief pneumonia age seventy one. Born August 22 1822 in Macon County he served in the Civil War rising to colonel and assisted in battles including Olostes. A merchant then prominent citizen of Athens and Lola he leaves a sick wife and several children. Funeral at noon from First Methodist Church conducted by Rev E D Stone and Dr Oslin.
An old advertisement discusses kidney trouble symptoms and claims a bottle of a remedy can diagnose by staining linen. It touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, with prices 50c and 1, and a free book by mail. It also includes a life and death note about Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption, praising cures and listing trial bottle availability.
In Athens a black man named Phil Baugh is jailed on a murder charge after Mary Kimball, who lived with him in a hut near the 8. A. S. depot, died two weeks after a violent assault. Neighbors reported odors and blood, while authorities cite circumstantial evidence as strong the case heads to a April superior court session.
Clarke county farmers pressed county commissioners to curb a covert exodus of African American workers headed toward Mississippi and Cuba. A northern woman purportedly funds the emigration, with four hundred already gone and more planned. The press reports officials doubt they can stop it, while citizens denounce the scheme. Also notes a Dr. Cargill report praising Electric Bitters as a blood purifier and health restorer.
The United States transport Warren arrived in San Francisco from Manila via Hong Kong Guam and Honolulu. General Wheeler and his daughter are aboard the vessel which stopped ten days at Guam for an investigation of local government. Reports from Honolulu mention three suspected plague cases, one confirmed. The voyage includes references to local merchants Appetite of Great and a pharmacy firm W. J. Smith & Bro.
London reports Boer forces falling back toward the Orange Free State as British columns repair damaged rail lines to reinforce Colesberg. Osfonten and Dordrecht are described with strong Boer positions, while Ladysmith prepares to move to the Magalies area. Observers note harsh conditions, with burghers and British dead scattered in the trenches and rains washing away graves.
An old ad promotes Best of All as a gentle springtime purifier. It claims a true male remedy available from all druggists at 50 conte per bottle.
Sheriff Conninghan and Deputy Exnet chased a young man named Anthony near Winterville, pursuing him through the morning streets. The fugitive allegedly escaped after a lively chase despite the officers’ efforts to capture him.
The World prints Cincinnati material describing Goebel’s murder as a partisan act linked to Governor Taylor’s office. It details shot placement from Power’s window, distances, and trajectory, asserting a precise location of impact and condemning sensational rumors while urging official grand jury statements.
Cotton returns to Columbus near fifty thousand bales short as pieces circulate through the territory. Merchants report farmers who had stored cotton for years sell at favorable prices. The piece highlights the effect of market conditions on local trade and regional supply.
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