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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1901

Page

7

Way It Was: Story of Healing and Dr Pierce’s Medicine

A reminiscence extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for chronic illness and blood purification. Anecdotes recount a bedridden father’s recovery after using the remedy, praises from patients, and a free consultation offer from Dr Pierce and his staff. The piece emphasizes faith in the medicine and urges readers to consult the doctor.

Dr. Pierce Silionais Pierce Annie Waite Fergussona Hirce R.V. Pierce Buffalo Nwy R. V. Pierce Ni Y

Whitecaps kill woman in Oconee County tragedy

The report details the murder of Mrs. Rachel Powell by whitecaps in Oconee County near a telegraph office. Ten young white men are jailed, warrants issued for others, and the killing occurred as a mob attacked Powell's house after his wife, also implicated in adultery, was shot through the heart. The Hudson brothers are named among suspects, with several captured nearby and others in custody. The case shocks the mountain community, the second woman killed in the area.

Oconee County Columbia S. C Rachel Powell Thomas Oconee Wesley Powgil Powell Hudson Boys Money Hudson Robertson Sentnell

Germany's Trade Low Mood Haunts Merchants and Cities

London via The Tribune reports The Daily Mail inquiry into Germany's trade slump. Great merchants are ruined, manufacturing cities filled with hungry men as works close or cut output. Iron stocks sold to Belgium and England amid grim British trade outlook and union tensions.

New-York London the Tribune Daily Mail Germany Belgium England

Soldiers' Home Bill Passes House After Discussion

Georgia legislature reports the soldiers' home bill by Gary of Richmond passing the house after a lengthy debate. The amendment by Hogan reducing the maintenance fund was adopted, and the bill as amended appropriates 19,500 insurance money for rebuilding. The session continued amid efforts to adjourn until Monday for Thanksgiving. The senate debated ten proposed constitutional amendments.

Atlanta Gary Richmond Representative Kelly Ginscock Hogan Lincoln Kelly Senate

Fighting Near San Pablo Forces War News

Secretary Long received a cablegram from Captain Perry reporting stubborn fighting near San Pablo with trains delayed and plans for further clashes near Gatun. Forty Colombians were wounded and treated by Dr. Kindleberger as trains passed. Government forces were noted as successful in the Panamanian theater. A separate dispatch notes Captain Terrene of the Agnes died by suicide at sea and was buried off Cape May.

Panama Ington Perry Navy Washington San Pablo Gatun Kindleberger State Department United States Gudger Savannah Agnes Port Antonio Jamaica Terrene Cape Mayber

Local Blacksmith H B Palmer cited for cough remedy claim

In Grahamville village the well known blacksmith H Black and others report using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to treat a child with croup. They state the medicine dissolves the tough mucus and, given doses at the onset of croupy symptoms, cures the condition before it worsens. The ad notes suppliers Palmer & Sons and Smith Bros.

H, H. Black Grahamville Solli- Ween Chamberlain Woreale H. B. Palmer & Sons Smith Bros

DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Crowned Cure for Piles

A testimonial from G. F. Carter of Atlanta GA praises DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as an instant relief and cure for piles, claiming surgery unnecessary. The ad also touts quick healing for cuts bruises and wounds and warns against counterfeit products from H B Palmer Sons and Warred J Smith Brothers.

DeWitt G. F. Carter Atlanta H. B. Palmer & Sons Warred J. Smith Npd

Robbery on Tennessee River Boat Steals Cash and Diamonds

In Decatur Alabama on November 27 two men posing as friends of a riverboat crewman drugged Carl Nellison saloon owner and Tony Grimes a river laborer. They robbed Nellison’s safe of 300 dollars and 100 from the register, plus Nellison’s diamonds worth 1000 and a watch valued at 60. The crooks fled with the loot after Nellison and Grimes were rendered unconscious.

Tennessee Decatur Ala Carl Neilmon Tony Grimes Elkton Nellison Grimes Tennessee River

Diplomatic Relations Broken With Venezuela

The Colombian government decreed that relations with Venezuela have ceased and the Colombian legation in Caracas has withdrawn. Senor Concha says Colombia has 80,000 armed for action. Also notes Nome communication plan using dog teams and a Battlechid Passos dispatch in New Orleans.

Caracas Venezuela New York Bogota Colombia The Herald Senor Concha Nome Beattle Wash Hansen Northern Commercial Company Arenes

No Change in Tariff Laws Opinion of Payne

Congressman Payne of Auburn says there will be no tariff law changes at the next session after conferring with Senator Aldrich and others in New York. The remark was posed by a Times reporter on November 27. The report also notes various other unrelated items including a Baltic funeral and a Danish author’s recognition.

Congressman Payne New York Serena B. Payne Auburn N. Y Committee On Ways and Means Aldrich Rhode Island Senate Finance Joseph H. Manley Maine Galusha M. Grow Pennsylvania New York Times Mr. Payne

Webber Ambush Shot Heroic Wife Affair Sparks Tragedy

Philadelphia and national wires report a Pennsylvania man Godfrey Webber aged 40 was fatally shot at his gate in Jones County by Cyrus Dixon 23 the alleged lover of Webber s 18 year old wife. Dixon fired a buckshot blast at close range after an initial hit failed ending Webber s life. The case highlights a jealous triangle amid family tensions.

Eable Godfrey Webber Yeaterday Jonee County Cyrus Dixon Webber Agbert Webber Dixon Centralia Auguste Coy John Coy Illinois Richview Bisa ‘Péole Wiew

Hypnotist Accused of Jewelry Theft in Birmingham

An alleged hypnotist who stayed several weeks in Birmingham is sought by police after a $150 diamond ring vanished from a visitor. The chief of police in Austin wired southern cities to arrest the professor on embezzlement charges. The ring owner, a visiting young woman, had loaned the jewel to be copied as a gift for the hypnotist’s wife before the suspect relocated to an unknown destination.

Pitas Birmingham Als Austin Pene Ad Palm Delmar Bréatly Taily R Ting

Fishermen Strike Ties Up Pensacola Schooners

Ninth schooner fleets including B B Peuween Go and Warren companytie up at Pensacola Harbor as demand for a wage percentage spurs action. Proponents of labor organise a Knights of Labor. Additional schooners to follow as they return from fishing grounds amid industrial tension. Also noted are a shooting in Decatur Ald and the death of Hon Clem Studebaker at South Band Indiana on November 27.

Pensacola Peuween Warren Company

Three Bales Cotton Thefts Spark Arrests in Macon

Macon Georgia police arrested Tom and Gar field Green, two Monroe County men, on charges of stealing cotton. A white man named Telfair was alleged to be part of the deal. Three bales were stolen from Jossey’s warehouse and later offered for sale in Macon. Suspect Johnson is being sought as cotton is believed owned by farmer Crumley of Monroe County.

Macon Tom Garfield Green Monroe County Telfair Johnson Crumley Poe

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