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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1905
Page
5
Before stocktaking the store announces a grand clearance sale Lordly discounts on embroidery, lace, belts, bags, gloves, underskirts, yard goods, linens, curtains, rugs, shoes and more. Hundreds of items priced to move from silk and satin to cottons, lace draperies and hosiery with money back guarantee.
A New York announcement reveals a plan to merge Seaboard Air Line properties into a single corporation with $72.6 million in authorized stock. The reorganization committee led by Thomas F. Ryan outlines stock restructuring including 7.625 million in new first preferred stock, with par value and bonus stock offered to current holders, and a syndicate underwriting remaining stock. The plan aims to reduce debt and fund improvements.
The Athens Empire Laundry will install a new steam mangle and dryer within 80 days to handle all table and bed linens. It promises to avoid wear or staining delicate fabrics and to offer lower prices due to its large capacity. Housekeepers will be invited to view the machine in operation at the Athens laundry.
An established trade seeks a male experienced salesman or physician not practicing to sell to doctors. Permanent and remunerative position. Apply via P. O. Box 858 Philadelphia. Dated 4 11 15.
The YMCA choral club requests full attendance at the 1 pm meeting this afternoon at the YMCA. Mr. Erwin Vonderau, who has led the group in notable services, departs for Cuba on Tuesday. Since this is his last Sunday, organizers seek the best possible music and a full chorus, with a special soprano solo by Cassie Jackson. Bring musical friends. Cassie Jackson’s soprano voice is eagerly welcomed.
Seaboard announces lowered rail rates to Atlanta to accommodate the performance of Ben Hur the great religious drama and Henry W. Savage English Grand Opera. Tickets for English Grand Opera go on sale January 17 1905 and for Ben Hur January 20 1905. All tickets allow continuous passage in each direction with a final limit of one day after sale. Rates cover all points between Atlanta and Elberton.
Special Sunday meetings at the Young Men’s Christian Association feature Chancellor Walter B. Hill speaking on The Hidden Hand, a temperance topic about hidden harms from occasional drinking and its effects on drinkers. Also reported rescue of Lizzie Deisinger after she fainted and fell onto railroad tracks as a fast train approached.
Rev John Mell and Dr Len G Broughton will pass through Athens tomorrow afternoon instead of Wednesday. Judge Andrew J Cobb had been announced for a meeting in Atlanta to discuss the Evils of Gambling with the permanent executive committee. The meeting time was changed to Monday at 5:30 at the Y M C A rooms. Members are urged to attend and hear the speakers. The meeting this afternoon remains at 4 o'clock.
Frankfort Indiana January 14 a seven year old girl named Goldie Sheets from Moran near here is seen as a public figure after running a quarter mile at a local event highlighting her as a noted young athlete amid community attention.
W H Howard of Husband PA says his mother suffered rheumatism for years and could hardly move. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm a few times she found it the most wonderful pain reliever she had tried. She now never is without it and remains able to walk. Occasional applications keep pain away. For sale by H R Palmer & Sons and W 17 Smith & Bro.
Last night about 1 o clock the residence of Mr. Pope Hardeman on Baxter street caught fire. The fire department quickly extinguished the blaze but caused considerable damage. No one was home at the time and the origin is unknown. This is the third fire Mr. Hardeman has suffered in five years. Loss estimated at about 1400 dollars. It was not learned whether he had insurance as he was at his farm in Madison county with his family.
Harold Tuck came home yesterday from Hot Springs where he had stayed weeks for recovery. His sister Miss Hattle Tuck and cousin Mr. Fletcher Tuck went with him to bring him back. Friends wish him continued improvement and eventual recovery.
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