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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1899
Page
5
Reader letters extoll Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female weakness and related ailments. Mrs. Pinkham, based in Lynn Massachusetts, offers advice and testimonials from Mabel Goon and DoLe Stanley praising the medicine's life restoring effects.
Columbus reports Rev John M Life chaplain of Seventh Ohio volunteers found guilty of conduct unbecoming a minister for using disrespectful language toward Rose Lee Burch daughter of the regiment's lieutenant colonel and expelled from the ministry an appeal was filed. Other items include verdicts in Servia assassination case and elder notices from New York and Georgia.
Yesterday morning George W McLeroy attempted to pull a beef up from the floor using a rope over a heavy scantling. The beam broke striking his head, cutting a deep gash and severing two arteries. He collapsed but remained conscious, with hopes for no lasting injury.
Governor Candler orders the Northeastern sale with bid opening October 31 4 pm bids require 100000 down and payment schedule through November 1 1914 a 31 percent interest rate and 5000 deposit to bid. The road including property rights will be transferred to the winning bidder and sale ads run in four papers prior to October 31.
Tom Jenkins and Mike Nisbet, both Black employees at Rucker's pompreas, quarreled yesterday morning. Nisbet struck Jenkins with a monkey wrench three times, knocking him senseless and causing bleeding. They faced Mayor Smith for disorderly conduct. Nisbet fined $10 and costs, Jenkins $2. A warrant may be sworn for Nisbet on assault charges.
The university reveals new initiates across Phi Delta Theta Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Nu Chi Psi Alpha Tau Omega and Kappa Alpha fraternities. Names and hometowns list seventeen and twenty-five new members with affiliates from other chapters. An accompanying health note promotes Electric Bitters for women’s wellbeing and skin health.
The murderer Baldwin, father of the suspect, remains at large as authorities lose trace of his whereabouts. Deputies armed with a gun threatened entry to Baldwin’s home after a search by locals. The mayor docketed Dick Baldwin for disorderly conduct but fined him $1.25. he is described as a quiet, concerned father.
Miss Josephine Hall endorses Peruna as essential for actresses. Mrs. Mary Bartholomew credits Peruna and Dr Hartman with recovery from pelvic catarrh after four doctors failed. The ad notes pelvic catarrh as female weakness, lists Endometritis, and claims Hartman treats over 29,000 women yearly with free letters and a book from Columbus Ohio.
An Athens born writer in the Philippines observes Chinese workers aiding American forces. He notes their thrift, endurance, and variety of tasks from carrying rations and building bridges to hospital work. He warns Americans to show gratitude while recounting the persistent, cheerful persistence of the Chinese laborers.
Jake Ellis colored died from internal injuries after slipping 25 feet into the Seaboard Air Line Railroad deep cut beyond Pulaski street. He initially recovered at home but worsened and passed away Tuesday morning. The incident occurred Sunday night as he walked along the path near the cut in the city.
Washington September 26 The Mexican ambassador Senor Azipiro reports confirming Diaz will not attend the Chicago celebration. The Mexican secretary of state will go as Diaz's representative. U S Minister Clayton confirms the president will not visit Chicago and the foreign affairs minister will attend in his stead.
The University Sophomore class met yesterday at 3 05 PM and elected officers. Blackshear was named president Michael vice president Ragsdale historian Nix secretary L Williams football manager Nalley captain football team Harber relay manager Camp relay captain Shankle poet Gober class orator.
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