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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1900

Page

6

Dr Pierce Cure Promises for Female Health

An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as remedies for menstrual irregularities inflammation and female trouble. It cites Mrs Annie Blacker of 629 Catharine Street reciting improved health after treatment and mentions the Common Sense Medical Adviser offered free with stamps to pay cost.

Dr. Pierce J. Newton Hathaway Atest Ossful J. Newtom

Progress of the South: new industries reported this week

Omattanoona Sept 17 The Tradesman lists major new industries reported for the week ending Sept 15. Entries include a 50,000 asphalt paving company in San Antonio Texas a cottonseed oil mill in Texas a $100,000 distillery in Weldon North Carolina a light plant at Fedbroke and Dyersburg Tennessee a mattress factory in North Carolina and other textile and manufacturing ventures across Arkansas Florida Louisiana Georgia Alabama West Virginia North Carolina South Carolina and Tennessee.

Omattanoona San Antonio Tex Sradaville Arkansas Jacky, Tennesse Weat Virginia Texas Weldon Aot Serko Fedbroke West Virginia Alabama Mupply Manufactory Geor Ala Arka Mauans Louisiana To Jong OX Girard, Ga Oodville North Caro

Homicide in Rock Hill Arrests in Two Brothers

In Rock Hill, English artist H A Brown was killed in his bed during an attempted burglary. A stranger shot him while seeking urgent business with Brown. Bratton of Yorkville was arrested and John S Bratton is held as an accessory.

H. A. Brown Rock Hill Jainlaw Brown Brown Brown Wes al ‘Bratton Yorkville John S. Bratton

Shooting at Covington Injures Otto Fowler

In Covington Georgia Colonel Asher Thomason of Madison shot Otto Fowler last afternoon. The bullet struck Fowler in the left leg and he is likely fatally wounded. Little is known about the motive. reports say Thomason was barred from entering the Fowlers residence and tried to force entry, sparking the confrontation.

Thomason Otto Bowler Cormoror Asher Thomason Madison Otto Fowler Fowler Otto

General Dewet Killed Near Potchefstroom

Boer guerrilla general Christian Dewet reportedly killed August 7 near Potchefstroom. report notes uncertainty about Kroger’s European trip and mentions Kruger, ongoing confusion over motives and health.

Pot

Great Miners Strike Is On And Wages Hike Tie Up Coal Fields

Painaprurnia Sept. 17 report from the anthracite fields shows a complete tie up of more than 140,000 miners with many plants running short handed or closed. In Hazleton and surrounding districts most workers are out though some northern mines operate with dwindling crews. Union leaders claim 100,000 already on strike with hundreds more expected, while committees urge resumption or caution. The Devon and Beaver Meadow areas report widespread stoppages and efforts to persuade men to stay out.

Painaprurnia Raparta” i United Mine Workers of America Som Coxe Beaver Meadow McAddo Colerain Reereting Tee G. B. Markle Jedd Highland Oakdale United Mine Workers Markle Ebervale North Aiso Latimer Harwood Pond Creek Than Cranberry Crystal Ridge Kermerer Sandy Ran Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Company Audenried Moats & Co Silverbrook Wraesmannr Wyoming Valley Pennsylvania Coal Company Pittston Delaware and Eect Company Plains Ia Nanticoke Wyoming District Pennsylvania Coal Cam West End Coal Company Mocanagen Mocedoqua

Hazelton Strike Begins Across Anthracite Region

Hazelton Pa Sept 17 the great anthracite strike was begun today throughout the entire hard coal region of Pennsylvania the launch of the labor action marks a major escalation in the long running dispute between miners and operators as workers walk off the jobs in solidarity across mines in the district.

Hazelton Pennsylvania

Can't do without them says Virginia writer

R P Smith of Chilesburg Virginia says he has suffered liver disease for over twenty years and is entirely cured by Tutt's Liver Pills after following a diet for a week He notes his workers are mostly foreigners and the United Mine Workers cannot organize them Lehigh Coal officials claim two collieries operate but with fewer men than normal.

R. P. Smith Chilesburg Tutt United Mine Workers Lehigh Coal Soon Passy

Colliery Shut Down As Miners Strike Takes Hold

In Hanrgissunra on September 17, miners at Lykens and Wisconisco began a strike per United Mine Workers order. Only about 50 of 1,000 workers reported for duty, insufficient to run the breaker, signaling a likely colliery shutdown. Tower City and Williams town workers still on duty amid efforts to persuade others to join.

Eonn Mitcrell United Mine Workers of America Hazilton Capecea Hazelton Hanrgissunra Lykens Wisconisco Yeneriay

Mines Tie Up as Strike Shuts Down Pennsylvania Collieries

Striking miners halted work across 9 600 to 10 000 employees at the Mineral Union Philadelphia and Reading Oval and Iron companies and suburban operators. Fistfights erupted as some workers refused to report for duty while others stayed awake overnight to protest. The North Franklin colliery Trevorton district reported 600 miners idle with only a few left at home. Bucklen’s Arnica for eruptions and wounds is praised in a local ad.

Nonuslon Meo Wight Suamourm Mineral Union Philadelphia Reading Oval and Iron Companies North Franklin Trevorton Siete Arent Scar Ie

Galveston Rebuilds Amid Disaster Aftermath

Galveston reports rapid recovery with horse cars in the business district and partial restoration of the electric line and water service. Officials say progress is remarkable though large parts remain in disarray. General Scurry and local leaders anticipate further gains as relief work continues and plans to survey names for life insurance and legal purposes proceed.

Galveston Scurry Souks Perry Board of Health Polk Santa Fe Railroad Sesaniay

More Troops Called Out For Galveston Relief

Dallas reports more troops being sent to relieve worn guards at Galveston. Relief trains with rifles and supplies depart. local committees arrange aid for refugees. Dallas churches raised over $2,000 in cash for storm victims and telegraphed funds to Galveston.

Dallas Galveston Trelovant Rifles Euseor Virginia Point J. F. Peake

Fancy Silks Waist Silka Line Voted Prettiest of Season

Fancy Silks offers Waist Silka at 65 75 85 1.00 1.25 and 1.50 per yard. The line features Black Silks in Taffeta Satin Duchess Satin De Lyon Armure Pou De Soi and Gros Grain. Described as high grade and quality at popular prices.

Dress Goods Venetian Cloths in New Colors and Black

A local shop highlights Venetian Cloths in all the newest colors and black at prices of 6 cents, $1.25, and $1.75. The ad touts the value of this fabric line and urges customers to view the offers.

Silk Warp to Broad Cloth Fabrics on Sale

A list of fabric types including Black Goods Silk Warp Camels Hair Popline Melrose Cloth and Venetian Cloth offered. Special 62 inch Pebble Granite Cloth priced at 1.00 per yard reduced to 0.75 per yard for sale.

English Homespun fabric sells at 60c per yard

An all wool cloth 40 inches wide praised as a great seller for the season. highlights its durable wearing qualities and value at 60 cents.

Camel's Hair Cheviotts For This Season Line

Camel's Hair Cheviotts is highlighted as a popular material this season with a new line of colorings. Available in black and other colors, priced at $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00 per yard.

Popular Priced Dress Goods at 60c and 85c

Popular priced line featuring Pebble Granite Cloth at 60c in staple and new colors. Boucle Cheviott also at 60c offers another value. Fig Jacquards and Dimity Patterns in woodreas goods priced at 85c. Approximately 250c material suitable for making.

French Flannels at 1 Cent Yard Bargain Lines

A Tuesday arrival offers silk polka dot French flannels 27 inches wide at 1c per yard. The sale features embroidered wool batiste for wrists and a range of colorful, new fashionable fabrics once valued at $1.00.

Pelican killed inland after Galveston storm report

A pelican driven inland by the Galveston hurricane was killed six miles from Dal aa yesterday, over 300 miles from Galveston. A telegram from General Manager G A Quinlan of Houston headQuarters notes a Chicago relief train for flood sufferers left Fort Worth at 13 20 Saturday and arrived Houston at 10 40 the same day, ten hours and twenty minutes, consisting of sixteen loaded freight cars.

Galveston Dalaa Houston and Texas Central Railroad G. A. Quinlan Houston Chicago Fort Worth

Refugees Still Flocking to Houston After Galveston Disaster

Houston relief reports 4 078 dead revised tally and over 8 000 Galveston evacuees. about 6 000 remain in care, others move inland. First trains show continued flow as new nonbureaucratic exits aid refugees. Also mentions Dr King s New Discovery praise and Bangkok as an Indo Chinese Venice with many floating houses.

Houston Galveston

Special Prizes For Stock At Southern Interstate Fair

Atlanta Sept 17 One feature of the Southern Interstate fair will be the stock exhibit with premiums for best single animals and herds of cattle. Breeders from across the country have applied for space. Prizes also honor sheep and swine. Two breeding associations offer extra awards for sheep.

Atlanta

Hole Around His House in Brownsville

The Tennessee resident Henry Holcomb found a regular circular hole surrounding his house after last week’s storm, fearfully comparing it to earlier land loss near Reelfoot Lake. Neighbors fear leaving the residence overnight as the area’s safety and stability are questioned amid a local meeting.

Brownsville Tenn Henry Holcomb Reelfoot Lake

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