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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1899
Page
2
The article warns that neglecting feminine health leads to ruin and insanity, praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal cure and nerve tonic. It cites Miss Ellen Otey of Bedford City who improved after using the remedies and promotes Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser with a request for stamps.
A stylish hotel scene reveals a man laments his misfortune and lost romance while noting an uncle’s sudden death yielded $40,000 to the cashier. The tale contrasts sorrow with a cold windfall as a friend offers little comfort.
A faded Georgia marriage bond reads Henry Brown and her Stone bound to the Jefferson County court in the sum of 857.14 dollars. The document notes the bond is dated November and lists signatures, marking a formal marriage agreement from a bygone era.
The United Confederate Veterans at Charlestown discuss resolutions introduced by Gen Stephen D Lee praising President McKinley on offering to care for Confederate soldiers graves. Debate follows on North South reconciliation with amendments to refer the resolution to the resolutions committee. Notes include strong speech on graves and national unity. Yellow Jaundice cured anecdote and patent medicine notices follow.
Ex President Harrison, en route to England for Venezuela boundary talks, says he expects a two to three month case with sessions starting around June 15. He declines to discuss expansionist views publicly.
Fragmentary medical fragment discusses women’s nerves and uterine issues, mentioning the womb and related ailments. The garbled language references health concerns and possible physician observations without coherent conclusions. The piece reads like a historical medical note with unclear source.
An early 1900s advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup Co. laxative, praising its pleasant taste and gentle cleansing effects. It claims to strengthen the system, dispel colds and fevers, and ease habitual constipation without harming kidneys, liver, or bowels.
Lansing May 10 The senate approved a tax on all incomes of 1000 and up at a rate of one quarter of one percent An amendment extends the levy to all corporations within the state If enacted and signed it could yield about 1 million dollars for the state
A Shelby North Carolina woman credited Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with curing seven years of illness after persistent coughing and sleepless nights She reports relief after first dose and complete recovery after two bottles Trial bottles are offered free at local drug stores Regular sizes 50 cents and 1 00 with guarantee Also promotes Prickly Ash Bitters to remedy stomach liver and bowel derangements and restore energy sold by H R Palmer Sons and others
Dodge County sheriff and a posse pursue a negro accused of assaulting Mrs. Tunner Smith near a spring. Bloodhounds track the suspect as residents fear his escape after an all night head start. The victim was battered and frightened but identity remains unknown.
Thomasville Georgia May 10 James F Evans father of Robert Evans killed by Dr Hopkins last November offered a reward of 3500 for the apprehension of Hopkins who remains at large The total reward now stands at 1800 with the county offering 500 and the state 200
May 4 Apia Samoa quiet as hostilities pause awaiting San Francisco joint commissioners. British soldiers recover an American machine gun from rebels at Vailima while forts at Lottopa and Vailima withstand. Rebels sing after armistice. Britons and Americans scour for lead for bullets.
Excerpt recounts a girl describing crowded living in a house with two ladies in the cellars and her mother's dealings with a woman from the “workus.” She names harsh parental insults and a wish for her father's death to avoid paying for coffins, as a reporter records a wartime style tension. The second fragment notes overturned coaches after a train wreck with survivors cared for and a passenger promising to publish his personal experiences.
In a lecture before a skeptical Scotch audience De Rouge mont recalled the dear days and said his memory is strong while imagination surpasses it. A persistent questioner provoked a final remark about an ass bragging at a time and then quiet prevailed.
A Pleasant Pose questions Emeline about happiness and pretense. The mock dialogue suggests artificial happiness is preferable to none. The piece contrasts with The Last Man Wins where tenacity meets ruthless competition and extinction of rivals.
The article notes a Tuesday moot court session at the University law school with a murder case to be decided. Prosecution by McKinney and Sims, defense by Richardson and Brightwell, verdict of guilty and a 30 day delay before execution under Sheriff Ben Yancey.
The Improved Order of Red Men held a statewide meeting in Columbus with a parade to the Rankin house and a public session. Local officials and visiting leaders welcomed the delegates. officers were elected for the coming year and the council planned to meet in Atlanta in May 1900. A past sachem association was formed and a trolley tour was offered to delegates. Also advertised Bucklen’s Armor Salve for skin ailments with a money back guarantee.
A young law student named Butler in a Massachusetts mill town helps a discharged factory worker seek back wages. The firm is rich, but Butler orchestrates a water wheel attachment, compelling settlement by noon. The anecdote contrasts his boldness with the girl’s cautious wit.
A Spring Place Georgia house fire killed seven people including Dr Bagwell five children and an elderly woman who shared his home. The cause is unknown and the leading Spring Place druggist recently lost his wife. Distressing details describe Dr Bagwell fleeing with a child before perishing.
In Dallas on May 10 a pistol fight left Dan Cannon dead from a head wound after a dispute over a dissolved partnership with Lewis Carroll who was shot in the left breast. Eight citizens reportedly joined the confrontation.
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