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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1893

Page

7

Pouch Robbery Stuns Atlanta Mail Route Theft

The Atlanta postal theft yielded a scattered pouch of letters found in Peter's Park with contents tied to the Seaboard Air Line. Investigators recovered envelopes and bills addressed to Athens and Atlanta firms, showing August 10 to 11 dates and widespread financial documents.

Peter's Park Asta Gas Offi- Sl Bohn Peter’s Gobens Seaboard Thorugh Lewis Wren Bief Connelly Severss Wen Tanta Atlante F A Lipscomb Lowry Hardware Company Davison & Lowe Coats Thread Company Exchange Bank of Athens D W McGregor J Roach & Co Bank of the University Athens George T Hodgson R F Shedden Mt. Vernon Mary A McQueer Lampkin Bros Brumley Chair Company J P Port Royal Atlanta Seaboard Raad Nicholl Anderson Chattanooga Seaboard Air Line

Ben Culp a Noted Detective in Athens Police

The article profiles Ben Culp as a vigilant Athens detective and police officer known for his keen observation. It notes his quiet demeanor, constant watchfulness, and effectiveness in identifying and deterring criminals. Teammates Ren Quip and Tarser Moon are described as a terror to lawbreakers.

Tuner Moog Athens Ben Culp Ben Calsboose Ren Quip Tarser Moon Leoseuntsy

Miss Tate Starr Dies After Painful Witness in Athens

Miss Tattie Starr, beloved Athens resident, died at Nacoochee Valley on Wednesday morning September 20 at 8 o'clock. Her death marks the fourth in Mr. Starr's family in less than a month. friends mourn a loving Christian girl and many offer sincere sympathies. Rumor speaks of a future concert in the city to honor her memory and aid the Brunswick sufferers.

Tattie Starr Athens Nacoochee Valley Mr. Starr Miss Tattie

Escaped Negro Flees After East Athens Shootout

In East Athens an armed fleeing man threatened a woman and an officer after seeking food. Police Lt Rose fired when the suspect advanced with an axe. shots were fired, the man escaped under a house and into the river woods. Several searchers lingered late, hoping for quick capture.

East Athens Georgia Railroad T. Baker Suddeth Nee Gro Oconee Street B. C. Orr Atlanta

Breckenridge Demurrer in Suit for Breach of Promise

Washington heard the demurrer in the $50,000 breach of promise suit filed by Miss Madaline Pollard against Col W C P Breckenridge. The argument before Judge Cox was presented by Enoch Trotten for Breckenridge and Jere M Wilson and Calderon Carlisle for Pollard, contending there could be only one contract of marriage.

Washington Col W. C. P. Breckenridge Madaline Pollard District Court Cox Enoch Trotten Congressman Breckenridge Jere M. Wilson Calderon Carlisle

News in Brief Telegraphic Sparks and More

Mr Andrew Paul Carter and Miss Pauline Gray wed in Atlanta recently. A Brooksville Florida pig pets a girl as a dog. Milledgeville gives Brunswick sufferers 2000 with students contributing 60. No new yellow fever cases in Brunswick amid urgent appeals. A New Orleans lynching furor prompts a mass meeting of colored citizens.

Andrew Paul Carter Pauline Gray Atlanta Brooksville Frs Milledgeville Brunswick New Orleans

In Self Defense

Conpas Ga September 21 J Seines Pate the 17 year old son of Mr John S Pate

Conpas, Ga Jseines Pate John S. Pate

London Miracle Promises Rheumatism Cure by Pink Pills

A London man Mr. E J Powell credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing years of malignant rheumatism after trying numerous remedies. He reports initial relief after six boxes, full recovery after thirteen, and credits religious and local doctors for corroboration. A Rev McIntyre and a local druggist vouched for his claim and the pills’ blood-building reputation.

E. J. Powell Powell Mr. Powell Marshall Dr. Aitchell Mr. McIntyre Akin Street Methodist Church G. A. Andrews Lamberet Yam C. E McIntyre Askin Street

Ives Wins Again in International Billiard Rematch

Sept 21 report from Curcaco notes Frank and John Roberts Jr. played second night of the international billiard match with clusters of 110 187 84 and 140. Roberts was ahead when the session ended. Breckinridge silent as coverage continues. District attorney moves to appeal in John C. Eno case as ex president of Second National Bank.

Ives Curcaco Frank John _ Roberts, Jr Ene New York District Attorney’s Office John C. Eno Second National Bank Ce Sessepeeaso” Coset

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