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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1901

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Bristols and Leiper On the Stand in Schley Case

The Schley naval court resumes with recall of witnesses Admiral Taylor Potts and Leiper on May 10. Leiper testifies on blockade off Santiago May 31 1898 detailing positions night and day and distances from shore. Captain Chadwick and Captain Cook appear as testimony expected while Judge Advocate Hanna is absent and Lemley leads proceedings.

Hanna Parker Admiral Schley Lemley Wasmixatom Schley Naval Court Admiral Taylor Potts Bristol Edward F. Leiper Leiper New Orleans Colon Santiago Sam Ihnetze Iowa A. W. Grant Massachusetts O. O. Marsh Er. L. Bennett New York J. H. Holden Chadwick Sampson Spain Lore Schley Cienfuegos Captain Cook Occa Commodore Schley Rome Justoente Lemley Bohley New Jersey Ng Him Lebley Brooklyn Raynor Folger Morro Zocopa Judge Advocate Stawnant

Athens Horses Finish Strong at Oak Branch Fair

Athens horses swept yesterday’s Oak Branch Pair trot and pace events with Landram and Stanley trading wins in the 2:90 trot and the 2:80 pace. The fair drew a large crowd, praised order, and officials promised a strong final day with free-for-all pacing and a 100 purse for a 8 minute trot.

Athens Oak Branch Stanley Dr Jago Black John R. L Loyd Landram Louis Johnson Esther Nellie H Bling J. E Thurmond Midway Lafayette Thurmond Elsie G. J. Thurmond Lara J. F. White Elsie Winging Laura Madam Dewey Perry Dahlonega Star Patching R E J. D. Branch J. J. Branch Ed Olond Danbar Augusta

Macabebes Repel Insurgent Attack Near Lipa

A detachment of the Twenty first Macabebe company fights 800 insurgents near Lipa Batangas. Lieutenant Beduw is killed, one Macabebe wounded, and Americans retreat to await reinforcements after two hours of fighting. A teacher Martin is captured and later released as a non combatant. OCatangan police are seized by rebels.

Mawina Lipa Batangas Beduw Martin Mauban Sntire Ocatangan Tayabas Mate

Troops Surround Bulgarian Brigands Reported Near Frontiers

From Constantinov dated Oct 10 the Turkish and Bulgarian forces moved to quell brigand bands on the Guel sepe frontier near Dabnitea. Miss Stone and the bandits are confirmed in the mountains as Dabnites residents supply the outlaws with food.

Constantinov Guelsepe Dabnitea Miss Stone Dabnites

Louis Morris Offers Rare Bargains in Athens Ad

The Banner urges readers to check Louis Morris advertisement noting the oldest established business in Athens with a strong goods line and low prices. DeWitt's Witch Hazel is praised for skin ailments and piles with a warning about counterfeits and a promise of quick, positive relief from Balmer & Sons and W. J. Smith.

Louis Morris Morris Athens DeWitt E- Balmer & Sons W. J. Smith W. J. Baxter North Brook D. C Hoe H. B. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

MISS STONE ABduction FEARS AND MUNCaster TRAGEDY LINK

References to Miss Stone being abducted and Turkish Bulgarian surrounders prompt fears of a Muncaster style revival in Greece. The 1870 Muncaster case ended with ransom talks, brigands killed and seven captured, followed by executions.

Muncaster Loxpos Miss Stone Greece Lora Muncaster Vyner Lloyd Mr. Herbert Count DeBoy

Automatic Scrub Brush touted as labor saver for farmers wives

The advertisement extols an Automatic Scrub Brush as a thorough cleaner for windows floors and woodwork with a special attachment to lift dirty water. It claims the device makes carpets rags and matting look like new and presents it as a boon for overworked farmers wives.

Quiet at Big Springs Feud Sparks Countywide Tensions

Reports from Big Springs Virginia describe a quiet scene after a deadly feud clash last Sunday. Four Chadwell-Morgan feudists were killed and lawmen from Lee County with posses scoured the area seeking suspects and aiming to restore order amidst lingering tensions.

Chadwell-Morgan George Chatwell Middlesboro Big Springs

Superior Court Mets Monday Session Sets Grand Traverse Jurors

Clarke Superior Court will convene Monday morning with Judge Richard B. Russell presiding. The grand jury and traverse jurors are named including E J Bondarant J H Bousnes and Jno R White among others as the session is expected to be brief.

Clarke Superior Court Court House Richard B. Russell E J. Bondarant J. H Bousnes Jno R White Wm. R. Took Jos. N. Webb R. W. Sizer A. W. West A. EB Griffith J. F. Rhode J. B. Mealor J. E. Damage E L Johnson G. P. Brightwell F. H. Kroner A. O. Bishop Wm W. Puryear B. Griffith A.L. Hull M.D. Browning O. H. Phinisy GH. Helme N. B. Davis O.T. Hussey H. B. Choate W. B. Jackson F. Smith King J. ¥. Jackeov T. N. Lester J. M. Mallory Traverse A. E. Griffith Howard Mallins D. Flanigan J. D., Cook T. B. Wootten W. H Elliott B. Wiking J. B Wier G E. O'Farrell

Local Figure Names List From 19th Century Ledger

Partial roster of individuals including J. Peeples T. P. Oliver L. Edwards Woot Sr Louis Camak Dootson Arthur Palmer L. Sparks and others appears in an archival ledger snippet. No context or event details accompany the names in the fragment.

J. Peeples T. P. Oliver L. Z. Edwards W. L. Woot Louis Camak Wm. Dootson Arthur Palmer L. W. Sparks

Dog ownership dispute settled in court

A dog ownership case from Mr. Pant Barry involved claims by DaBoee Murray and Rose Matthews. The court dismissed Matthews claim and allowed DuBose to retain the dog after adjustments. The note ends with unrelated medical and business references.

Pant Barry DaBoee Tobe Murray Rose Matthews Messrs. Barry and Murray Mr. Matthews Mr. DuBose

Millinery Prices Highlight Walking Hats

The Millinery Department showcases improved walking hats with competitive pricing and invites customers to inspect the collection. Prices appear as part of a promotional note to draw shoppers.

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