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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1895

Page

4

Weere Cotton Spun and Wove to an Advantage

The brief note highlights WERERE COTTON being spun and woven to gain an advantage, noting processing and textile usage.

Athens Manufacturing Firms Linked To Lowell Of The South

The Athens Manufacturing Company led by R L Bloomfield is praised as a strong, efficient operation with quick shipments and quality goods. Georgia factory under John White shows modern machinery and steady operation after rebuilding from a fire. Princeton Factory near Athens, run by James White, Morton, and capital support promises reliable cotton supply. Other nearby plants are noted as neighbors contributing to local industry. Hood s Sarsaparilla is also recommended.

Athens Lowell Mass Athens Manufacturing Company R. L. Bloomfield Oconee Oconee River Europe America Georgia Macon & Northern John White White Princeton James White The National Bank John White Morton Morton Wg Co Iicinity

Missions God Word Being Done by Home and Foreign Societies

A historical note outlines the spread of religious work funded by home and foreign societies. It highlights organized missions, support networks, and coordinated efforts across local churches, with emphasis on sustaining prayer, donations, and ministerial travel.

Missionary Societies Fill Athens With Charity and Christmas Aid

The Athens city churches run strong Home and Foreign missionary programs. At First Methodist Church the Home Mission reported 1894 to 1895 gifts of 500 dollars and eighty eight sick visits. the Foreign Mission raised nearly 500 dollars for the general society and supports a Chinese school student. A juvenile society contributes to Miss Alice Hunter in Shanghai while local women support the poor and prepare a Christmas tree for needy children.

Missionary Society Home First Methodist Church Homs Orphans Home Home Mission Foreign Missionary, Society General Foreign Missionary Society Ladies Missionary Society First Methodist Church of Athens China Little Children of Church Alice Hunter Shanghai Ladies of the Home Mission

A Bold Robbery Stuns Hancock Avenue Garden

A woman on Hancock avenue reports a theft of chrysanthemums from her front porch. A thief who loves flowers took all the blooms, leaving the porch bare as neighbors note. The scene prompts caution for residents and a reminder to secure outdoor plants.

Hancock Avenue Liberty Osme

A Trip to Atlanta Free of Charge

During the Exposition the article promotes visiting J.P. Stevens & Bro at 47 Whitehall St. for cheap watches and diamonds to offset travel costs. It claims the jewelry is pure, with a reputation for fair dealing, suggesting savings vs other places.

Atlanta J.P. Stevena & Bro Whitehall St J.P. Stevens &Bro

Notable Residents and Local Visits Highlight Clarke County Social

Mr Arthur McElhannon is in the city. Mr Croft Little, a convict losses figure from Franklin county, is in the city. Rev W E Epps of Clarkesville, father of Mr Will Epps, has been very sick but is improving. Mr W E Mano, father of Mrs H C Conway, will visit Athens tomorrow. Judge S M Herrington, Clarke County ordinary, will oversee the courthouse grounds.

Croft’ Little Franklin County City W.E. Epps Clarkesville Will Epps W. E. Mano H. C. Conway The Telephone Exchange Athens Clarke County

Castoria Slogan Echoes Through Generations

Nostalgic verse recalls Castoria as a remedy for all stages of family life from infancy to adulthood. The lines imply enduring trust in the product across decades and generations.

City School Notice Examination Schedule

An examination of applicants for a position in the city schools will be held in the Washington Street Building at 8:20 Saturday morning. Subjects include Arithmetic Geography English Grammar U. S. History. A. L. Hurt, Chairman, Committee on Teachers.

Washington Street U. S A. L. Hurt Ch’r

Pillsbury Banqueted and Honored in St Petersburg

The American chess champion Harry Nelson Pillsbury and Steinitz were feted at a St Petersburg chess club banquet. President Sabourov welcomed the guests praising warm friendship between Russia and America. Pillsbury thanked the club and accepted invitation to a forthcoming world tournament.

St. Petersburg Chess Club Harry Nelson Pillsbury Brooklyn Hast England Steinitz Sabourov Russian Chess Club Russia America Pillsbury

Coxey to Expose Crisp on Silver Question Tour

Coxey plans a southern exposure of Congressman Crisp's stance on silver. He accuses Crisp of free silver advocacy without power while blocking 1893 legislation via the coinage committee. Coxey will tour Nashville Atlanta Chattanooga Knoxville, ending soon.

Coxey Crisp Massitton South House Coinage Committee Qoxey Nashville Tenn Atlanta Chattanooga Knoxville Johnson Palmer & Knnebrew Druggists Clayton Street Athens

Allen G Thurman Dead and Mount Lebanon Shakers Digestive Cordial

Notice reports the death of Allen G Thurman at 1 15 pm in Ohio Columbus with public reaction and details scarce. It also mentions Mount Lebanon Shakers promoting Digestive Cordial as a remedy for indigestion and notes cemetery access restrictions imposed by W A England sexton with fishing hunting and strolling prohibited for boys unless with flowers or adults.

Ohio Columbus Alen G. Thurman Mr. Thurman Allen G. Thurman Thurman Mount Lebanon Shakers Mount Lebanon W.A. England Sexton

Waiting on Grover Salisbury's Answer Delayed Publicity

Washington reports Lord Salisbury's reply to Secretary Olney on the Venezuelan question will not be published until President Cleveland returns. Cleveland reportedly knew the nature of the answer via a cable from Ambassador Bayard, but the formal submission from Britain followed after his departure. London prefers to wait for proprieties before making the text public.

National Civil Service Reform League Holds Annual Meeting

The National Civil Service Reform League opened its annual session at the Cosmos Club Washington with large delegate attendance. President Carl Schurz delivered the address as John Edson and Metzerott Hall leaders welcomed the league. A luncheon at Colonel Rice's residence and a dinner at Arlington were planned for Friday events.

National Civil Service Reform League Washington National Civil Service " Reform League Cosmos Club Carl Schurz League John Edson Civil Service Arm Association Metzerott Hall Edson Arlington

Deputy Shot While Trying to Arrest Escapee Lyda

Henderson county deputy and a posse surrounded Lyda's house to arrest the escaped convict. Lyda shot at Dean, wounding him, and was later arrested. Also notes on Craven county refund dispute and a Raleigh judge nomination, plus tobacco cure ad and local coal dealer details.

Rawzick Henderson County Lyda Dean Perry James’ City Newacer Craven Craven Coun T. Fuller Raleigh N.C Cleveland

Dr King's New Discovery Praised in Pneumonia Case

A letter from Rev J Gun. dermas of Diamondale Michigan recounts Dr King's New Discovery delivering marvelous relief in a wife’s pneumonia and grippe of prolonged coughing. Trial bottles available at Palmer Kinnebrew, John Crayford & Co.

J. Gun Dermas Diamondale, Mich Dr. King Baptist Church Rives Junction Pneumonis Ea Grippe

Bodies Found In Topeka College Dissection Room

Three deceased Kansas citizens discovered at Kansas Medical College in Topeka had died of consumption. No signs of violence. Authorities intend to prosecute body snatchers. In Des Moines, Iowa, R Y Curtis, editor of the Juana Daily Call, faces trial for moving four wives. His fourth wife Miss Arnold testifies.

Bodiez Medical Topeka Kansas Medical College Kausag Medical College Anamosa State of Towa R. Y. Curtis Juana Daily Call Char Finwomnenaoa Gurtis Miss Arnold

Minneapo lis and St. Louis Railroad Declares Dividend

The railroad company declared a semiannual dividend of 2 1 percent on the first preferred stock and a semiannual dividend of 1 percent on the second preferred stock. This announcement was made in New York on December 12.

New York Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad Company

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Awaraes Pitcher’s Castoria F. B. Lucas California Fig Syrup Co. Only Nicky Arthur McElhannon Castoris Castoria Miss Pillsbury Banquetted Ayer Sarsaparilla CAAA Chicago Allen’ G. Thurman Grover Fes Masonic Temple Palmer & Minnebrew Lyndon FENE D. Stone Jackson Street Sterling Remedy Co Palmer & Kinnebrew Jellico Mingo Mountain P. Vonderau Avarsia Georgia R. RR Carlton Hillyer Georgia R. R Augusta R.J R North Carolina Virginia Salon Biavcana International Expositioonta R. J R R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Lo, Winston, N.C
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