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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1902
Page
10
A sale notice lists an immense line of cut glass decorated china dinner sets game fish cream sets framed pictures onyx tables brass vases and all kinds of bric a brac plus rugs curtains blankets eiderdown quilts and a full line of toilet articles for everyone including boys items such as handkerchiefs hosiery gloves pocket books sweaters knives boy caps and neckties
For the Matrons And the Maidens, an extensive town selection features jackets capes tailor made suits trimmed hats gloves dress goods handkerchiefs hair ornaments silk dress skirts parasols fans fur capes manicure sets brush sets picture frames belts garters purses leather novelties silver novelties silk underskirts linen table sets cloths napkins and more at Trivet hots.
A message describes a mixed assortment of gloves neckwear handkerchiefs hats socks silk umbrellas shaving sets comb and brush sets collar and cuff boxes linen collars and cuffs paper weights ink stands and more. It notes Misses Tailor Made Suits wool and kid gloves wool mittens hosiery and parasols plus wraps neckties and a full line of underwear and union suits for both genders.
Michael Brothers announce extended store hours to 9 p.m. from now through Christmas to benefit Christmas shoppers. The notice emphasizes a longer shopping window and community support.
Washington D C January hearings begin before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on anti trust bills. Members Littlefield Maine Overstreet Indiana Powell Massachusetts Armond Osourt Clayton Alabama discuss measures to empower enforcement of the Sherman anti trust act. Rep Morrill Pennsylvania cites presidential approval for his reserve appropriation of 250 to support the attorney general in enforcement. Gillette Massachusetts explains a bill to seize property used in prohibited trusts or conspiracies with interstate transportation. Penalties include up to $20,000 and five years imprisonment.
An overseas dispatch outlines a proposed railway advance in France using automobile carriages that would carry 40 passengers and travel at 62 miles per hour. The carriages run on a petroleum powered system, converting water to propulsion, with the option to convert existing corridor cars. The announcement notes Paris to Dijon service January 18 and speeds for the Paris to Nice route.
Secretary Shaw declines to publish a stance on New York financial pressure. He signals the treasury will not intervene now or in the foreseeable future, noting a modest cash balance around 48000 dollars and no plan for further deposits to ease the strain.
Washington December 12 The president announced Lloyd Griscom formerly minister to Persia will become minister to Japan succeeding the late Buck Richmond Pearson a former congressional representative from Obie was also chosen The river gauge test at Chattanooga Tenn December 13 by Prof W M Fulton of the University of Tennessee Knoxville showed an automatic gauge reading stage of the river connected to the observer’s office in the customs house gauge to be used for government service
Teller County Sheriff destroyed more than $5,000 in confiscated gambling tools on a principal street corner last night. Thousands witnessed and applauded the act as gamblers had sought to use the property in court. the judge declined to allow removal of the items from the county.
A Gazette Toowoomba reader endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as an excellent medicine after a two month severe cough. The writer, W O Wockner, calls it beneficial and urges others to try the remedy, noting Mrs Wockner also benefited. The medicine is sold by all druggists.
Weekly averages of clearing house banks show loans 879451.51 thousand with a decline of 2065 thousand, deposits 873731.2 thousand down 6031.4 thousand, circulation 45560.7 thousand up 541.0 thousand, legal tenders 67960.4 thousand up 666.8 thousand, specie 158519.7 thousand down 3761.5 thousand, reserve 226819.7 thousand down 3094.71 thousand, reserve required 218432.8 thousand down 1507.85 thousand, surplus 8318.9 thousand down 1556.85 thousand, ex U S deposits 18428.075 thousand down 1582.225 thousand.
Mrs Edward Jones, wife of a Sea Board Air Line collector, died at her Raleigh residence after shooting herself in the head with her husband's revolver during a personal crisis. Neighbors and relatives arrived after 3 am as she had suffered illness and was under stress. She had been married six years with no children and was sister to Captain J R Cheatham Seaboard freight agent and J G Cheatham of Atlanta. She will be buried at Franklinton.
Secretary of the Treasury recommends 360000 for Tennessee river improvements, bringing total immediately available funds to 550000 for the Colbert and Bee Tree shoals canal project. Engineers must decide how to dispose of excavated earth while managing high river banks and burial costs.
Goldey Tyus, convicted of murdering Jeff Codwin on Oct. 28, was hanged in Thomasville Ga, Dec. 13 at 10 o'clock. He remained cool and prayed with the minister before the execution. He exonerated Wallar, the negro recently convicted as his accomplice and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Quick items report Burlington Railroad securing 60 acres near Florence for $160000 to expand engine shops and facilities. Frank Kellogg alias O Neill escaped Folsom prison after a Fresno burglary sentence. Red Callahan, famed Tombs escapee, jailed in St Louis Four Courts as a fugitive. Memphis Trust talks to absorb Gateo and Trust Co with $100000 stock. Spirit of The Times says today’s issue ends and will join Horseman of Chicago. A health note recommends mild Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets for regular bowels.
Governor Aycock set a $400 reward for the arrest of Arthur L. Bishop who is charged with the murder of Thomas G. Wilson. The reward follows a request by Mayor P. M. Brown and County Commissioner chairman J. H. Weddington, who urged a liberal reward in their letter detailing the case. The governor confirmed the reward in a message to Mayor Brown.
An article extols charcoal as a safe digestion and cleansing agent and promotes Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges as the best charcoal product, claiming health benefits from daily use. It quotes a Buffalo physician praising the lozenges for gas, complexion, breath, and liver benefits, noting a price of twenty five cents per box. Also mentions a railroad half fare sale offering to colonists with travel dates and destinations.
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