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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1899
Page
7
Multiple properties taxed in Clarke County Georgia are advertised for sale at the Athens courthouse. Listings include houses and lots in Athens city parcels, a quarter-acre vacant lot, a two-room and a five-room house, all levied under tax fi fas for years 1897 1898 and 1907 1898, with sale details set for the first Tuesday in June.
Property to be sold at public outcry at the courthouse door in Athens within legal hours on the first Tuesday in June. Lot bounded by Taylor Reese street Bob Jones Edward Mills and Rock Spring street includes about one half acre. Sale to repay a loan balance of 217.00 with quit claim titles. May 4 1899 Athens Savings Bank by T S Mell Attorney.
General Lawton's advance guard under Colonel Summers of the Oregon troops seized San Isidro, the insurgents' capital, at 8:30 am after engaging about 2,000 rebels. Oregon Minnesota and North Dakota regiments led the assault with Scott's artillery. Rebels left the field with 15 killed and 20 wounded. three prisoners and many rifles taken. one Oregon and one Minnesota soldier wounded. Pursuit followed for miles.
In Augusta on May 17, objections to certain midway shows at the merry makers fete became so vigorous that the exhibitors agreed to close voluntarily. An injunction was anticipated but unnecessary as proprietors withdrew the disputed acts. The ad ends with unrelated medical patent claims and a sale pitch.
Ex-President Harrison sailed from New York aboard the St Paul bound for England to serve as chief counsel for Venezuela in the boundary arbitration proceedings. Don Jose Andrade, envoy extraordinary, accompanies the delegation.
A man named Howard Crawford, described as mentally unstable, caused alarm on Broad Street after fleeing from a woodcutting job for Mrs. Blair. He cursed women repeatedly, prompting police to detain him and seek asylum again. He has a prior asylum history and recent religious preoccupations.
Cobb-Delaney Camp United Confederate Veterans and Troop Artillery Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans are summoned to meet at Athens city hall Saturday at eleven o clock for business of special importance. Commander Cobb-Delaney Camp S. J. Tribble, Commander Troop Artillery Camp.
A wary warning outlines three stages of kidney and bladder trouble from early back pain to bladder pain and possible Bright's disease. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a renowned remedy and offers a free sample bottle and information book by mail on request in The Athens Weekly Banner.
In New York on May 17 Professor William Hale McEnroe M D died at his home after hearing he would be named Professor of Materia Medical at Cornell Medical College with a $10 000 yearly salary. He helped found the Bellevue hospital free dispensary and wrote a standard text on therapeutics.
The supreme council of Royal Arcanum with about 190 000 members meets in Washington starting tomorrow for eight days ninety delegates arrived tonight J H Apgar of Trenton is favored to succeed Edson M Schrygee of Baltimore as supreme regent Simmons Squaw Wine Wine or Tab Jets soften relax and expand muscles involved Decreasing Labor Pains and Shortening Labor.
The Chicago Times-Herald reports a gigantic new steel freight car plant planned for Chicago with $10,000,000 capital. The venture will start with contracts for 700 cars and aims to outpace Pittsburgh producers within months. The project signals a major shift in U S car manufacturing capacity and future deliveries.
A rumor that Pope Davis killed his wife and child in Alabama proved unfounded after records showed Davis shot a man in Birmingham and was jailed on an assault with intent to murder charge. He escaped with two other inmates, prompting notices to officers. the tale of murder arose from those alerts. The item also notes a humorous crime volume by E. M. Merrick and anecdotes about Lord Roberts and India.
In Greenville Alabama on May 17 the jury found John Gafford guilty of murder in the first degree for killing Francis Bartow Lloyd a prominent Alabama newspaper writer and legislator. The defendant once faced a death sentence but was sentenced to life imprisonment after a previous reversal by the supreme court. The trial included testimony from Mrs Miller about alleged improper relations with Lloyd and the defense claims Lloyd drew first and Gafford shot in self defense. The verdict may be appealed again.
Terrell county detectives traced fires to two young white men and several negroes. Walter Bishop confessed to burning the oil mill, a major Dawson manufacturing plant, as warrants were issued for Jim Melton and Walter Bishop and they were jailed amid family support and expected legal defense. No-To-Bac tobacco remedy ad follows.
A promotional piece touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a remedy for digestive and nervous disorders. It markets benefits for dyspepsia headaches rheumatism and female and male ailments, claiming restoration of vitality and vitality through the pill series manufactured in Schenectady New York. It cites a Scranton Pennsylvania anecdote of relief after using the pills.
A Manila dispatch says insurgent general Gregorio del Pilar, feeling abandoned by the Filipino government, seeks to surrender if offered honorable terms from the Americans. His hospital near San Isidro is overwhelmed, and his main subsistence depot lies five miles in front of Lawton. Natives retreating through American lines show revulsion at insurgent orders to burn towns, while American policy to spare property garners support.
Pelham Georgia May 17 Meager details emerge of a horrific Decatur County murder. John Harrison a well to do farmer south west of Pelham felled his wife with a hoe during field work and after three men helped move her she died Wednesday. Harrison Seth arrested and jailed as Bainbridge court session ends. He reportedly grew cruel to his wife.
Washington May 17 high war department officials avoid discussing the Cuban situation after the AP dispatch drew interest but caused little surprise among seasoned officers known as soldiers of fortune. Brooke may ensure the $3,000,000 distributed to Cuban troops does not go to generals and other officers hoping for large shares.
Seth Lowe and Captain William Crozier of the US delegation depart for The Hague with Sir Julian Pauncefote and the British conference party. They travel to join the peace talks aimed at shaping international agreements.
The Sun reports on May 18 that O H P Belmont, a declared vice presidential candidate, is actively organizing an anti-Tamany delegation from New York State to support his campaign. Belmont seeks to rally anti-Tammany voters and allies in the Empire State.
A well dressed man at the Quai des Tuileries, after offering a cigar to a stranger fishing nearby, plunged into the river with cigar cane and silk hat. He surfaced none, swallowed coins, and disappeared. The body was recovered five hours later with no identity, sent to the morgue. Also recounted are tales of stenographer Thomas Reed’s rapid note taking in Liverpool, a western wedding ring mishap, and a boastful boardinghouse anecdote about snoring and generosity.
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