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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1902

Page

5

Federal Court Adjourns After Busy Session

The Federal Court adjourned after a two day session led by Judge Newman and his officers. The grand jury, led by foreman Gol. R U Thomason of Madison Ga, reported ninety six cases in a day and a half. Pleas of guilty were entered in several cases and a civil suit for $10000 damages for a husband's death near Elberton was directed for the Seaboard railroad. A white man Anglin was found not guilty on counterfeiting. Officers anticipate a heavy docket in the coming year.

Newman Grand Jury Gol. R U. Thomason Madison Seaboard Railroad Tr Husband Elberton Erwin Anglin J. F Foster

Tallassee Plant Goes Online Under Full Power

The Tallassee Roals electric plant is in operation powering Athens Old Mill and Mallison Braided Cord Company

Tallasee Rhoals Athens Mallison Braided Cord Company

Athens power supply allocations and future demand

The company will reserve three to four hundred horsepower for lighting and street railway use, with about four hundred horsepower remaining for rent. Athens Oil Mill uses 150, Mallison Bra.duct Cord Co. 100, the city 185 for waterworks, and Athens Clock Factory 50. Demand is rising. more power development may be needed soon.

Athens Mallison Bra Duct Cord Co

University Press Club reorganized with new officers

The University Press Club has been reorganized and officers elected for the coming year. Robert Moran of Atlanta was named president and Le Worsham of Forsyth was chosen vice president. The club links college journalism with weeklies across the state, boosting coverage of Georgia University affairs.

University Press Club Robert Moran Atlante le Worsham Forsyth Moran Worsham Toe Press Club Georgia

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Rheumatism Relief

Professor Edward E. Phelps proclaims Paine's Celery Compound cures rheumatism, offering hope for sufferers whose joints stiffen in autumn. Testimonies from Lissle Folger, Tean, and others claim mobility returned after short courses, with mothers and neighbors praising the remedy's effects.

Edward E. Phelps Paine Aly

Sweetly She Rests Beneath the Sod Funeral

The service for Miss Lois Wilson was held Tuesday afternoon at the Christian church with many mourners present. Rev. R. A. B. Reeves led the rites, and hymns were sung by the choir. The pallbearers included A. H. Davison, S. G. Putobios, T. L. Abary, O. D. Cos, W. H. Eytle, and E. H. Dorey. interment followed at Oneona cemetery. A Startling Surprise reports a healthy blacksmith A. T. Hoadley from Tilden, Ind., who found relief from ten years of rheumatism after taking Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with a full year without pain. The tonic is praised for kidney regulation, blood purification, and relief from rheumatism, neuritis, nervousness, and indigestion. Available at local drugstores.

Lois Wilson Christian Church R. A. B. Reeves Jeen Florida Aleep Mesars A. H. D.vison G. Putobios T. L. Abary Cos W.H. Eytle E. H. Dorey Ooonea A. T. Hoadley Tilden Ind W J, Sith & Bro.'s H. B. Palmee & Sons

Escape from bonds and medicines touted by Dr Pierce

A fragmented ad style passage promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as cures. It claims the drug dissolves fear induced by digestion and cures heart liver and kidney ailments while a tortured man supposedly freed by escaping ropes.

Aneed Pierce Golden Medical Discovery

Funeral of Mr. J. E. Elrod at East Athens Baptist Church

Hundreds attend the funeral for Mr. J. E. Elrod held at East Athens Baptist Church. The service featured remarks by Judge George O. Thomas and W. M. Fittman with Odd Fellows rites and a procession by his Sunday school and lodge members. Interment followed at Oconee Cemetery with Odd Fellows rites.

W. M. Fittman Messrs W. M. Pittman David Hemrick J. H. Dorsey J. O. Collins A. O. Bishop O. W. Parr Oconee Cemetery

Runaway on Thomas Street injures mule and rider

A streetcar scare caused a wagon team from Rabun county to bolt on Thomas Street. The wagon struck a telegraph post near Thomas and Washington, smashing the rear and scattering cabbage. A mule was severely bruised and Garland was thrown and badly hurt with a near-neck break. A separate note promotes Backlen's Arnica Salve for wounds and skin conditions with local druggists advertising.

Thomas

Funeral for Mrs Lola Anderson Held at Pulaski Street

Funeral services for Mrs Lola Anderson were conducted Monday at 11 oclock at her Pulaski street home with many friends in attendance. Dr J W Walden pastor of the Presbyterian church presided and the remains were interred in Oconee cemetery.

Pulaski Street Lola Anderson J. W. Walden Presbyterian Church Oconee Sometery

Hand Injuries From Saw Accident In Center Area

Tuesday afternoon near Center Mr Jesse Jarrett sustained a severe hand laceration when his hand was caught in saws at work. Dr Falklove treated the injured man and provided medical attention.

Jesse Jarrett Falklove

Fighting in Port au Prince Deepens Haitian Conflict

A 1,200 strong Fouchar factions clash with civil authorities in Port au Prince. Night firing injures and kills several as disorders persist and alarm spreads. Foreigners seek protection while a feared civil war looms ahead. General Nord may land with 10,000 troops to restore order.

Port | Au-Prince Port -au-Prince Haiti Yeetenay Firmin National Bank Nord

Salem double murder shocks Alabama farm community

In Salem Alabama on November 4 Gam Harris, a Black man, killed George Meadows wife and 18 year old daughter in the Meadows home six miles south of town. A mob of about 125 armed men shot the suspect on the scene after he confessed when faced with a gunshot. The crime appeared to be a robbery as dressers and drawers were rifled and valuables missing.

Salem Ala Gam Harris George Meadows Here

Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery advertised for kidney cures

An 1901 testimonial promotes Hall's Great Discovery Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder ailments in men women and children. It claims cures for gravel diabetes and other irregularities and offers mail order purchase via Dr BE Hall of St Louis Missouri with testimonials from readers including O B Drewby.

Hall BE. W. Hall P. O. Box Bt. Louis Ail Sruggiste Test Greenfield Tenn Louis Texas B. Drewby

Knife Blade Removed From Man's Brain After 22 Years

Chicago on November 4 P J Kent Unn underwent successful operation to remove a knife blade a quarter long lodged in his brain for 22 years The blade entered the frontal region during a 16 year old attack and left Kent epileptic and dizzy He is reported to likely recover full muscle control from the operation

Chicago P. J. Kent Unn Kent

City Dispensary Bill to Be Introduced in 1902 Georgia Legislature

A notice states that a bill to amend an act of August 1801 creating a dispensary in Athens Ga will be introduced in the current Georgia Legislature. It provides that sales occur only on cashier issued tickets and tickets and cash are checked daily by the city clerk. The measure is to be put on its passage on October 27 1902 and is signed by Mayor J P Rhodes.

Rose Washin D.C Cardus Ewan Athens Aquora City Coun Georgis

Wealthy Bostonian Arrested in Series of Assaults

Alan G. Mason of Mason and Hamlin, Harvard graduate and Cambridge organ maker, was arrested in Boston on suspicion of involvement in about 15 brutal assaults across Cambridge Brooklyn and Somerville, including a fatal blow with a wrench. Mental illness and multiple hospitalizations are noted as context for his erratic behavior.

Alan Mason Mason and Hamlin Boston Cambridge Brooklyn Somerville Alan G. Mason Mason & Hamlin Harvard Mason Mclean Asylum Waverly Ile Moleas Asylum Newberry Street Mason & Hamlin Organ Factory Mazon Edward Palmer Mason Henry Lowell Mason Daniel Gregory Mason John Mazon Glee Club

Club Woman Burdette Warns Wives Should Aid Family Life

Mrs. Robert J. Burdette, vice president of the General Federation of Woman's Clubs, urged West End club members to pursue roles that strengthen marriage and motherhood. She criticized women's rush for wealth as a menace to domestic life and the ideal of married happiness.

Robert J. Burdette Chicago General Federation of Woman's Clubs West End

Battle of Ballots by Leading Parties Across New York

New York voters turnout brisk on election day as both parties claim statewide control. Reports show 85 percent of registered voters cast by 8 30 am in some districts with forecasts of full participation by noon. Police report 40 arrests for illegal voting and a precinct clash near a booth led to several prisoners at a station house being attacked by a mob. Police shift of 800 officers and 600 metropolitan election deputies were deployed in secrecy to guard polling places and voting machines were in use.

New York Greater Noo Partridge Varius Sovernor Odele

Statewide election and district voting under new Census plans

A lengthy survey of the upcoming state ticket includes voting for a justice of the court of appeals and a legislature to elect a U S senator replacement. It notes first congressional voting under the 1900 census district arrangements, with party tallies and anticipated margins in New York City and surrounding counties.

Tam Wasy New York City Coler New York County Odell Sayet

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