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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1900
Page
3
The passage notes thousands of women nearly suffer death from irregular menses each month. It warns that periods may be too frequent or infrequent, scant, or profuse and emphasizes that nature needs help. It advises against taking every advertised nostrum for female troubles.
An advertisement touts Bradfield's Female Regulator as a safe remedy for irregular or painful menstruation and related symptoms. It claims regulation to a 28 day cycle, benefiting symptoms in the head neck back and hips. The ad urges purchasing from druggists and cites the Atlanta Georgia company address.
Onantestox Oct 15 new complications arise in Charleston water supply plan though not altering core aims. A move toward municipal ownership emerges as contracts for the waterworks were to be drawn. T A Beall failed to file bond for 200000. Original plan allowed purchase of Charleston Waterworks plant for 350000. Bondholders balked, risking 640000 in extra costs. New committee can refuse to buy the plant if the plan works without it.
Albany Ga Oct 15 Hershel Adams a young white store clerk died under peculiar circumstances after chasing a thief from Churchwall Co. Adams fell on the sidewalk while pursuing the suspect and died later. Post mortem cited heart trouble as the cause. Over 100 shots were fired at a plantation dance in Yoravine Ohio as a raid disrupted the gathering. one man wounded.
St Louis October 15 Twenty million dollars forms the vast fortune Captain Joseph McCullough now pilot of the Mississippi river steamer City of Paducah. He hopes to inherit under a total fortune believed to belong to the United States and the heirs are being identified.
A regional article urges continual eye care for children, explaining optic nerves connect retina to brain and detailing how brows lashes lids tears protect eyes. It warns that overbright or dim reading light and eye strain cause headaches, noting brain eye relations remain poorly understood yet important.
An Atlanta paper notes initial steps to form a new express company to operate across the southern states. Founders plan to announce more later and aim to begin by January 1 if a bill mandating railroad acceptance of their business passes next legislative session. The venture seeks parity with existing carriers like Southern.
Governor Candler avoided the parade ground by sleeping in a Hotel Lanier feather bed while old soldiers at a Macon reunion thought he was in a camp tent. To spare their disappointment, Captains Anderson and Bonner substituted a look-alike governor who whispered from under canvas that he was tired, prompting cheers and a quiet night for the real governor.
Albany Ga Oct 15 Herschel Adams a young clerk at A W Churchwell Co store died after a chase when a negro thief attempted to pass from the crowded entrance with stolen goods. Churchwell pursued the suspect joined by others but Adams collapsed and died within minutes of the pursuit.
Adams, an 18 year old with ties in the community, fled with a fellow clerk toward the river during an arrest. He collapsed on the sidewalk, and though companions initially thought a stumble, they soon found him dead. Officials cite heart trouble linked to heavy tobacco use as the cause.
Miss May Reaves of this city married E. Snead a Lynchburg businessman Saturday noon at the Methodist church in Lynchburg Rev Dr Young officiated. Friends in Athens expressed surprise at the ceremony and expect the couple to visit Athens soon.
Roslyn Ferrill stood trial for his life in Marysville Ohio on charges tied to the Adams Express Messenger Charles Lane murder of August 10, 1900. He confessed detailing the shooting and express safe robbery to fund his upcoming marriage to Lillian Costello. insanity is the defense.
New York reports Moses Fowler Chase, a Lafayette Indiana youth placed in a private Paris asylum, vanished after his family dispute over his sanity reignites. An American lawyer handles the Dohmes case as authorities seek the missing patient amid divergent theories of disappearance. A Chicago relative arrived to assist in removal efforts. The Dohmes have returned to America.
An advertisement asserts that health comes from proper digestion and liver action and claims Tut's Liver Pills cure sick headache dyspepsia sour stomach malaria constipation torpid liver piles jaundice bilious fever and related diseases.
At the Oak Branch Fair last week two Athenians entered horses in a three heat contest. Morning Star owned by John W. Welch defeated Upper owned by W. V. McKibben in all three heats. The fires and second heats were closer than the first. Morning Star clearly outpaced Upper in the final heat.
The first issue of the University of Georgia bulletin appeared yesterday, sparking comment among Athens alumnae. It shifts from a single annual catalogue to a quarterly publication compiled by A L Hull with editoral intro chancellor’s annual report acts of trustees alumni meeting necrology and historical sketch, expected to delight alumni statewide.
A large vendor advertises 50 inch Wool Mixed Suitings at 25c per yard or 1.25 for Dress Pattern, plus various widths and discounts on suitings, serges, and plains. It touts new lots of Royal Venetian Cloths, Mourning goods, black goods stock in Athens, plaids for suits and skirts without linings, and a wide array of millinery, notions, accessories, linens, and home textiles. The ad highlights Carpeting, rugs, oil cloth, window shades, laces, embroidery, caps for children, underwear, and the largest cotton dress goods stock in the market with extensive displays and ready-made linens.
Davison and Lowe's showcases new silks for waist and suit styles with best price lines. 100 Misses capes priced 1.50 to 3.50, 250 children jackets 95c to 10.00, 25 ready made Misses suits 5.00, 29 suits 6.50, 350 ladies jackets 3.50 to 15.00, 250 ladies capes 1.50 to 15.00. Shows premier lines in Athens.
Fifty garments described as tail or made suits for women offered at three price levels. One lot at 3.50, another at 5.00, and a third at 7.50, featuring venitian cloth in castor gray navy and black with silk lining. Quantity listed as 48 suits priced to attract buyers.
A local ad advertises new fur stocks including Boas and Collaretti in various grades, a lot of plaid flannel shirt waists at 5 cents, another lot solid collar flannel waists at 1 dollar, plus season’s best values in baby cloaks and silk caps.
Special Good Values in White and Red Flannels and Red Casimera and Jeans for Men and Boys. Blankets Comforts and more. Childrens Jackets and Robes from last season priced to clear. Ladies jackets and capes offered at deep discounts. Belts Collars Neckwear Ribbons Jewelry Gloves and ornaments also featured.
A local department store showcases Jouyin and Victoria kid gloves P N corsets and a millinery department claiming top city status. The listing highlights a selection of fashion items and branded goods aimed at shoppers seeking quality apparel.
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