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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1905
Page
4
Short notes list room rentals at Windsor Hotel with or without board. Also promotes Commercial Cafe and Gilleland's Cafe on College Avenue with varied items. Includes local business names Wier Bros & Co and Orr Drug Co and requests cooks, salesmen, and other services.
Responsible man sought to manage an office and distributing depot for a large manufacturing concern. Salary 1500 dollars per year plus commission. Applicants should have good references and $1000. Address Supt. at 12th St Chicago. Telephone 349 Commercial Cafe. College avenue.
Col Max Joseph departed yesterday for New York to stay three or four weeks, placing orders for the Globe Racket Store Company. He is known as one of America's leading bargain buyers and his trips have previously benefited Athens with rare and attractive selections. He plans to secure the best goods for future exciting bargains for local shoppers.
Emmanuel Church outlines services for Epiphany Sunday with Holy Communion at 7 50 a m Morning Prayer Litany and Sermon at 11 00 a m Evening Prayer Sermon at 8 19 p m Missionary day observed nationwide and offerings to Foreign Missionary work including new Cuban mission and a bishop election. Rector Troy Beatty.
The regular Foreign Mission offering at Emmanuel church this morning will support missions in Cuba. It honors Georgia’s new bishop in Cuba, Right Rev. A. W. Knight, recently consecrated in Atlanta. The offering is expected to be large and generous for the important field.
R B Bloomfield presents premier electrical services in Athens. Located at 20 College Avenue, contactable by phone 372 for high quality installations and repairs. Trusted for reliability and careful workmanship.
The Clarke County Club hosted iron Harvie Jordan of Pee Dee at a packed agricultural hall and chapel. He urged reducing cotton acreage by 25 to 33 percent, holding 1.5 million bales off market until prices improve, and cutting fertilizer use to boost per acre value. The meeting planned a New Orleans cotton convention delegation and inducted new Clarke County Farmers Club members.
Nagashi Japan January 14 Russian General Stoessel arrived with a party aboard the Kamakura from Port Dalny January 11 after quarantine. Inspector Governor Arakawa and port officials greeted him as he stepped ashore and was escorted to a hilltop bungalow on Inasa Hill to be quartered. Dozens of Russian officers saluted as the former commander entered the residence amid a mood of somber respect.
Mrs Cora Walker of Peterville California extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for colds. She claims it cures cold quickly prevents pneumonia and is pleasant and safe. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro. For electrical needs call phone 372 R E Bloomfield.
Athens and New York markets show futures with mixed activity on January 14. Grain and pork futures move modestly while corn and lard exhibit slight gains and declines across May and January sessions.
An advertisement proclaims Chamberlains Cough Remedy absolutely harmless for children and free of harmful ingredients. It warns that giving dangerous medicines can be worse than illness and endorses its use for coughs colds and croup. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
Dr King s New Life Pills are advertised as a modern blood and system cleanser to cure stomach and liver troubles. The ad lists W Jmith & Bro and H R Palm Kom Bong drug stores offering the product with a $50 guarantee.
Atlanta on January 14 reports the west to southeast freight tariff reductions becoming effective February 1. The new circular expands the cut to Dalton Rome and intermediate points via Rome and Atlanta while Augusta Athens and Columbus see 4 to 5 percent reductions. The Journal notes the east rates pending and confirms broad relief for Atlanta shippers and related towns via the Atlanta freight bureau and citizens' committee.
Steam and hot water heating for private residences a specialty. Estimates are given cheerfully.
Emperor Nicholas addresses the army and navy after Port Arthur’s fall. He praises Russian gallantry, laments heavy losses, and urges troops to endure, vow peace and honor, and trust in divine strength to restore glory. The message frames the defeat as distant and arduous yet inspires continued resilience.
The Epworth League of the First Methodist church holds its weekly devotional in the Sunday School room this afternoon at four. A study of scenes from Jesus life in Jerusalem begins today with the topic With Jesus in the City The Student based on Luke 22 41 50. Brief talks by several leaguers follow and all are invited.
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