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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1891

Page

4

Fragmentary notice sentence from state publication

A fragmented OCR text fragment references a state notice with unclear details and incomplete phrases. It does not provide a full event, names, dates, or explicit actions.

Beauty at the Baseball Game Sparks a Woman’s Passion

A vivid scene in which a cheering fan, described as a pretty, animated woman, roots for her team with fervor. The narrative extols college spectators and especially a feminine observer who prays for victory, reacts to plays, and exults as her side scores, becoming a focal point of the crowd.

Merit Wins and Local Drugstore Claims

Crawford & Co. promote Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Dr King s New Life Pills Bucklen s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters with guarantees and refund policy. Maddox Bros offers new scenery for outdoor pictures and Bailey Murray provide turnout on short notice by telephone.

Dr. King Bucklen Obo Crawford & Co Bailey & Murray

Junior Y M C A Department Enjoys Helicon Springs Outing

The Y M C A junior department spent a perfect day at Helicon springs with about fifty members and guests. Boys and girls enjoyed picnicking and entertainment, noting growing membership and popularity while vendors advertise Oxford Ties and a piano sale as owners move away.

Helicon Springs Hellion Springs

Athens Cotton Exchange Market Report May 1 1891

In Athens Georgia on May 1 1891 the market was quiet and steady with Good Middling at 9 3 8 and related grades listed for Strict Middling at 8 7 8 9 Middling 8 5 8 and lower classes from Strict Low Middling 8 1 8 to Ordinary 6 1 4 6 1 6 The Tiogea and stains prices appear among the quoted figures.

Athens

Castoria Enduring Like A Child Sponsorship Ad Slogan

The text presents a vintage marketing slogan praising Castoria for children through stages from infancy to motherhood. It emphasizes trust in Castoria as a remedy and comfort for crying babies and for mothers when raising children, implying long lasting brand familiarity.

Sophomores Edge Seniors In Tight Afternoon Game

A large crowd watched the Sophomores defeat the Seniors 7 to 4 in eight innings due to darkness. Key moments included three base hits by Duster and A Halsey, with Halsey striking out 13 batters and Harwell 4. Scoring details and fielding highlights follow the final inning chaos.

BH. PO. A. E Gerdine C.herty c. F Harwell Pas Lanier Cece Ee Ceccenerces Halsey Duster Hurt Ganard Gronee S. H. Sibley W. . Kelly

Traveling salesman George Letford praised by Chicago firm

Minneapolitan George A. Letford represents H. E. Bucklen & Co of Chicago. He markets Electric Bitters New Discovery and Arnica Salve. Though described as a clever road man from Minneapolis he earns approval for his conduct and product.

George A. Letford H. E. Bucklen & Co Chicago New Discovery Letford Minneapolis St. Paul

Ten Cent Store Sale Promises Half Price Goods

The Ten Cent Store advertises special prices on white goods lace work parasols and toys. It lists 110 dozen suspenders 5c 175 dozen silk handkerchiefs 6c 2500 dozen cedar pencils 1c 117 dozen rubber top pencils 10c 27 dozen shoe brushes 10c 250 dozen torchon lace 5c 117 counterpanes 75c to 1.25 266 parasols half price and 2 cases colored lawns opening tomorrow with many items selling at half price. A. Coleman invites attendance.

Torchon A. Coleman

Chicago Militia Wipes Out Pool Rooms and Gambling

Chicago mayoral crackdown closes gambling dens and pool rooms across the city. Officials report full compliance under Washburne administration with rooms emptied and assets moved. exodus of gamblers continues as they relocate to race tracks and bucket shops.

Chicago Apr Feebing

Strange Sleep Claims Twenty Three Year Old Man

The mother of Frank Gray a 23 year old milkman from Lamp Town New Jersey died about a week ago. After the funeral Gray fell into a deep sleep and cannot be awakened despite medical attempts. He has slept ninety hours with intervals of twelve hours waking briefly then dozing again. Doctors cannot explain the condition.

Plainfield Frank Gray Lamptown N. J Gray

Influenza Strikes Nobles and Parliaments Across England

Influenza spreads from London to Leeds as prominent figures like the Duke of Richmond and Gordon and Lord Houghton fall ill. Parliament adjourns due to illness among members, with committees crippled and mills in Morley and Churwell short-handed.

Duke of Richmond Gordon Lord Houghton England London Leeds Yorkshire Morley Churwell

New Sing Sing Warden Takes Charge

New Boras May 2 report states the new warden has assumed control of Sing Sing prison. The brief item notes a leadership change at the historic state facility.

Sing Sing New Boras Sing Sing Prison

O brake

O Farrell and Funkenstein announce receipt of a new line of baby carriages for sale to local customers.

O’farrell & Funkenstein

May Day Observances Across Cities Reported Quiet

May Day passed with few notable incidents and no major strikes in many large cities. Parades and celebrations drew crowds while labor actions were largely averted, allowing normal business and social life to proceed. In Lynn Mass Patrick Strain of St Marys Catholic church was invested as domestic prelate to Pope Leo, a first in New England, with a solemn mass and rochet blessing at St Marys.

Old Country Lynn Mass Patrick Strain St. Mary's Catholic Church Leo New England St. Mary’s Church Williams Boston

Fireball Nearly Destroys Dahlonega Store

On May 2 in Dahlonega Georgia a red hot fireball struck near the public square and the roof of A G Wimpee's store caught fire. Fifty volunteers quickly fought the blaze with buckets of water, stopping it within minutes and saving the town.

Dahlonega A. G. ‘Wimpee

Paris Salon Opens With Splendor On Varnishing Day

The Champs Elysees salon opens in splendor as Varnishing Day crowds Paris. Distinctive painters sculptors authors composers actors and politicians fill the galleries and saloons in a lively display of culture and society.

Paris Champs Elysees

Bailey and Murray Open New Livery Stable Next Door

Bailey and Murray launch a new livery stable beside Holman’s stables on Thomas street. The firm has no old stock or vehicles. everything is new and stylish. I. V. Murray, an experienced stableman, and Cicero Bailey promise prompt attention to orders left at the stable.

Bailey & Murray Thomas Street Holman Cariaco Hutchinson Board of Trade Frank Maginn Comdennes Pia Eck Mr. Magin Mr. Hutchinson Charlie Florida Pensacola

Various 19th Century News Snippets Hit The Wire

A collage of short items notes sensational crimes near Ardmore and a hypnotism debate in New York Sun. It records earthquakes in Concord New Hampshire and personal crises amid rising term prices. Mentions senators Hansbrough Peffer and ex senator Ingalls plus Archibald Andrews death and Astor family funds. Also notes Indian enlistment talks, Blair ejectment linked to Chang, and mules and theater in Atlanta with Scott Thornton.

Hansbrough North Dakota Peffer Kansas Emporia Alton Road Western Passenger Association Chang Blair Emperor William Treasury Department Ingalls South America Archibald Andrews North Carolina Hilsboro Cleveland Jacob Astor Rhode Island Foster Shas Treasury

Market Reporting Fluctuations in May Trade

Daily market report from New York notes mixed prices in commodities. Flour and oats show varied futures with May positions reflecting current conditions.

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