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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
3
Elmer J Crawford announces his candidacy for Clerk of the Superior Court of Clarke County joining Mesera J K Kenney and C W Cooper in a three cornered race. Crawford served as deputy clerk this term and is described as popular with active supporters planned.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets candy cathartic from Twentieth Century Medicine with claims of genuine stamped C C C. It warns against bulk sales and notes the product as an effective remedy.
Dr J O DeLa Perriere closed out his lot of 150 bales of cotton at nine cents profit. He and his wife depart for Kissimmee Florida Jacksonville and other points in the state. Dan and Lyle sold their 225 bales at good profit. This finishes up the cotton stored here.
A large store owned by Walter Maxwell in Crawford Georgia was found broken into early Sunday with a large quantity of goods missing. The thief fled toward Athens after taking a horse and buggy from Dr. Geo Little. Vernon Maxwell located the missing horse and buggy, but the thief was not found and is believed to have boarded an early Seaboard train. Authorities describe the suspect and continue the hunt.
New York on June 10 1908 a bold bid to depress cotton prices via futures failed to affect the southern market. Middling cotton prices held steady across most southern ports as buyers rush to contract. Theodore H Price urges cotton holders to wait for fall values and notes strong demand from spinners above nine cents.
D. W. England of Monroe Georgia was tried before U S Commissioner E O Kinnebrew and committed to Fulton county jail on a charge of passing a bill raised from one to ten dollars The case notes similarity to the Wages brothers who were sent up recently from the same area
Messrs Collett and Ingle begin work at once on a new seventy five foot deep building on Lampkin street beside the laundry. It will fill the space between the laundry and Petrie building and house a drying and ironing room as laundry demand grows. The owners also operate a knitting mill upstairs and ship rocks to northern states.
Winder March 10 A Terrell dut ly will be organized here tonight to pass the interests of Hon Joe Terrell in Winder and vicinity Hon DuPont Goerry spoke here last Thursday night to a large audience and made a favorable impression His address was along the lines he has been speaking in other places Both Mr Terrell and Mr Guerry have many warm friends and supporters hereabouts
Lieut J D Watson returns from the Philippine invasion service after two years in Uncle Sam's forces. He is ordered to report at Fort Mason California. Mrs Watson plans to join him in San Francisco as Fort Mason is noted as a key military post.
A fragment notes a remedy, Pyny Baleam, claimed to relieve colds and restore energy. The readable text suggests an apothecary style promotion but lacks clear attribution or dates. Further detail is unavailable in the fragment.
A speech by Mr. Guerry in this city drew strong praise and hints of a Guerry club forming soon. The Bibb County figure has many ardent admirers in town and a local group may organize shortly.
IMR A L Hull conducts a fundraising tour visiting Waynesboro and Valdosta to secure subscriptions for the University endowment fund. About $15,000 of $249,000 total has been paid. funds are deposited and invested in Georgia bonds when secured. Hull plans another canvass in a few weeks. Ely Dream Balm advertised for nasal relief with a customer note from Mt Olive Ark dated May 17, 1901.
Hartwell Ga March 8 One of the saddest hearhs visited our city was the death of Mrs A M Teasley wife of two year old son and parental family survive her She was in her 95th year Funeral services were held at the residence Thursday Rev A W Williams of the Methodist church officiating Pall bearers were Julian B McCarry O M Herndon W T Johnson L B Meredith O Roberts and E E Satterfield
An advertisement claims Swamp-Root relieves kidney bladder and liver trouble and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail. Readers are urged to mention the newspaper and send their address to Dr Kilmer Co for evaluation.
The Southern announces a mixed train leaving Athens at 6 20 p m to connect at Lala for all points east. The schedule aims to convenience business people and citizens of Athens who welcome the service.
A testimonial letter from Tennessee dated March 30 1901 claims Texas Wonder cures kidney trouble after taking one third of a bottle. Dr E W Hall of St Louis claims the product is mailed on receipt of one dollar and sold by druggists.
Sunday announcement from the Presbyterian pulpit reports Dr. Walden may be unable to preach for a couple of months due to throat trouble. Rev. T G Cartledge will preach in his absence as the congregation hopes for a swift recovery and prays no serious complication arises. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is suggested.
In Jefferson Georgia on March 8 politics in Jackson County opens with candidates and rumors. J N Rainy Jr of Mulberry, son of Rev H N Rainey, is named as a promising possible representative. Support from his home area is noted as a key asset.
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