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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1891

Page

1

Athens to Open Negro College for Summer Session

The Banner reports the Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youths will open in Athens on June 1 for a three month summer program. Richard R. Wright, A.B., of Augusta, named to lead the faculty. Baxter Street School building to host classes. Chancellor Boggs urges local support and urges securing federal Morrill funds.

Athens Negro College of Georgia Bannxer Commission On Georgia State Industrial College Savannah Americus Boggs Menas University For Colored Youths of Georgia Empire State Vest Baxter Street Richard the Wright Augusta Atlanta University Negro University Department of Interior Washington Commission On the Negro ‘College Noble Jane Sreaxs African Methodist Church W. D. ‘Sohneon Stats ‘College P. W.W. Meidrim Bogga City Board of Education Richard R. Wright Dr. Boggs Boxy J.S. Flipper Cary Rev. Smith Flipper Rev. West

Good looks linked to health of vital organs

The piece explains beauty depends on liver stomach and kidney health. It endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic that acts on these organs, claiming it cures pimples boils and improves complexion. Sold by J Crawford & Co’s Drugstore for 50c per bottle.

J. Crawford & Co

Athens News Notes Reflect Local Life and Religion

Local items describe traffic changes and walking due to stopped streetcars in Athens. Rev. Bryan and Dr Culpepper preach at Oconee Street church and Princeton Factory respectively. The Banner urges ten cent ads for selling or renting, notes housing scarcity, and reports on Banke’s expansion and a profitable Asbury Chapel service. Delegation plans for a meeting are hinted.

Athens America Bryan Oconee Street C. A. Conaway Princeton D. Evans North Culpepper D. ‘C. Oliver Asbury ‘Chapel Hale and Sharpe

Atlanta Real Estate Sketch Shows City Vision and Realities

Larry Gantt frames Atlanta as a booming, democratic city where wealth is measured in potential blocks and subscriptions to progress. The piece follows a humorous tour with a real estate agent displaying suburban plots in red clay country near the expanding capital, noting optimistic growth and the lure of future city center, while lampooning inflated promises and moon‑shot prices.

Larry Gantt Atlanta Southern Alliance Farmer Athens Ourself Grant Park Jenia America Ano Atlanta Real Estate Okefeenokee Stanley Central Africa Ada Tee Telescopes

Prices Speak As Market Closes Quietly

Prices peak for the market as traders note a lull in activity and the week ends with modest gains. Analysts cite limited demand and easing supply concerns while investors watch currency moves and government policy signals.

Athens Gossip and News of the Day

Classic City Chat reports on Captain W W B Burnett returning from New York and campus prep for Emory. It notes local letters from W M Lewis and praise for the Dalton Female College College Girl paper, plus obits, strawberry market reports, and Scott Thornton’s tour in Macon Americas and Albany with brief theater notes.

Athens Gilitz Dalton Female College Lucy Cobb

Mrs Seago Endorses Huckleberry Cordial For Bowel Relief

Mrs Seago a trustee of the New Orleans Orphan Home provides Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial for bowel troubles she never travels without it and stresses its relief.

Old Georgia graduate Stockton Axson visits hometown friends

Mr Stockton Axson, an alumnus of the University of Georgia, is acclaimed for his broad circle of friends. After a brief stint on the Danner staff he studied in the North, then joined the Review of Reviews as an agent. He recently returned from Atlanta Auburn and Emory and will spend days with friends.

University of Georgia Stockton Axson Tux Danner Review of Reviews Review Atlanta Auburn Alabama

Guaranteed Cure for La Grippe Ad Offer

An advertisement promises Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a refund if no benefit after fair trial. It credits past epidemic success and urges purchase from John Crawford &.

John Crawford

Evening Dresses at Davison and Lowe's

Full line of beautiful evening gowns including Grenidibes and silk drapery net fabrics offered by Davison and Lowe's.

Davison & Lowe's

Athens to Hear Celebrated Evangelist Under Tent Arrangements

The Athens committees arrange support for a revival tent featuring the renowned evangelist. Sub committees for finance, transportation, tent, seating, printing, and music are named, with plans for a tent near Henderson warehouse and a Tuesday arrival. Large crowds are expected from surrounding areas.

Athens

Silk Umbrellas with Silver Handles at DAVISON LO?S

Reading from a damaged line shows Silk umbrellas with silver handles priced at 1.50, offered at Davison & Lows. The fragment suggests a sale or advertisement for these items with a low price point.

Davison &Lows

Oconee Street Church Announces Week of Evening Services

Rev J Bryan, popular pastor, will lead special services each evening this week at Oconee Street Church in preparation for the upcoming tent meeting. Attendance has grown and sermons are described as interesting and profitable. Services start at 8 o clock each night. Dr Bigger Huckleberry Cordial advertised as bowel remedy available from dealers.

Bryan Oconee Street Church

Reduction of Rail Fares for Rev Culpepper Meetings

A Great Meeting is announced with Rev John B Culpepper set to preach attracting crowds from surrounding counties. The central issue is whether railroads will reduce fares for attendees, as Athens and nearby areas prepare for large turnout with railways likely to cooperate in lowering rates.

J.B. Culpepper Athens

Big run on goods this week at Davison and Lowe's

Davison and Lowe's advertises a wide weekly sale featuring discounted household goods. The promotion highlights home furniture, decor, and kitchenware with limited-time prices. Shoppers are urged to visit stores for bargains and stock availability.

White Davison& Lowe's

Richard Malcolm Johnston Lecture At Athens Tonight

A notice proclaims Richard Malcolm Johnston will speak at the Y M C A in Athens tonight before a large attentive audience. It praises his Georgia literary contributions including Dukesborough Tales and The Meditations of Archy Kittrell, urging both men and women to attend.

Richard Malcolm Johnston A.roents Athens Johnson Autor Georgia Goat New York Philadelphia Tis Country Dukesborough Tales Archy Kittrell Iin The Century Magazine Mark Langston Ture Front Sjcs Gels

Legal Battle Over Northeastern Bonds Heads to Atlanta Trial

Gann and Reaves sue the Northeastern Railroad asserting invalidity of 315000 dollars in bonds and 75000 dollars in floating debt since the Richmond and Danville lease. The case, set in U S court in Atlanta next week, names Northeastern Rail Road Richmond and Danville Railroad West Point Terminal Co and Central Trust Co as defendants with Lumpkin Rucker and Burnett for plaintiffs Calhoun King Spalding for defense.

Phe Gann and Reaves Northeastern Railroad iIt Atlanta Wraage Willisa T.newman Will United States Court Phere Tinategal Batletia Gana Bhates Northeastern Richmond & Danville Northeastern Reailroad Richmond and Danville Railroad West “Point ‘Terminal Company Central Trast'Company New York Messrs J. ‘H Lumpkin JT. W. Rucker and Lumpkin& Burnett Messrs. Calhoun, King & Spalding

Sophomores Rally to Beat Freshmen for Pennant

The Sophomores defeated the Freshmen 12 to 10 in a tight game seen by a large crowd clinching the pennant. Line scores show Herty and Halsey starred for the Sophs with key hits from Govan Gerrard Nivbet and others guiding the rally from a 7-3 deficit.

Sophs Sopho Rallieu A. Halsey Naliey Doster Bae Es Govan Nivbet Gerrard Silliyer Wrigley Jones Voces Vega Herty Halsey Nally Wailey Fricks Gramling Moreno

Skeleton Summer Weight Corsets and full line R and G Corsets

Skeleton Summer Weight Corsets and a full line R and G Corsets are advertised by Davison and Lowe. The note lists corset products and prices in a vintage catalog style.

Davison & Lowe

Railroads mull withdrawal from association amid uncertainty

In Atlanta on May 21 1921 announcements show East Tennessee Jacksonville Tampa and Key West lines seeking thirty ways to withdraw from the association. Vice President Finn of East Tennessee gave notice on April 26 to take effect May 26. Railroad circles wonder about the motives and possible outcomes.

Atlanta Southern Railway Tennessee Jacksonville Tampa Key West Finn

Trayed or Solen One Black Bull Reported Missing

A brief note requests reporting to the taxi office about a missing black bull, described as about half grown with a jersey finder noted. The fragment suggests a livestock issue needing local report or recovery.

Jersey Will

They Are There In Great Numbers From All Over the Union

A concise report describes groups arriving in large turnout from across the country, indicating broad participation and notable attendance. The text emphasizes widespread mobilization and collective presence.

Delegates Gather for National Union Conference in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on May 20 a vast assemblage of delegates from labor groups gathered amid crowded hotels and packed streets. Prominent leaders Samuel Gompers and L. P. Powderly attended as debate over party branding and platform began. About 1,154 delegates from multiple states attended as discussions on a National Party or independent union party continued without a final decision.

National Union Conference Cincinnati Ciscinnati L. v. Powherly Knights Samuel Gompers Federation Archarche Ohio Indiana Nebraska John H. Powers Chicaee Hamilton Dayton Icala Ofsachusetts Eek National Party National Union Lhe “People’s Party

Crusade Against Slavery in Tangier So Far

Tangier reports indicate Sir Charles Evan Smith, new British minister to Morocco, has launched a campaign for the abolition of slavery still flourishing in the empire. The effort aims to end practice and improve conditions under Moroccan rule.

Loudon Tangier Charles Evan Smlith Morocco Ampire

Dry Goods Sale Promises Bargain Market Opening

The Athens area促 women and shoppers are urged to skip drought and buy nothing until Julius Cohen & Co. opens its market on the 25th. They advertise a wave of dry goods claim savings and more from hosiery to lace curtains, with $50,000 in goods offered, priced below New York cost.

Athens Georgia Lnst Julius, Cohen & Co New York

Authorities Clash Over Jurisdiction in Murder Case

Atlanta special report notes possible federal state conflict after Cantrell, a revenue informer and witness in two Atlanta cases, was wounded in Tallapoose Sunday morning. Federal authorities probe attempt to murder and may press jurisdiction if Cantrell survives and testifies.

Atlanta Thames Carell Tallapoose Cantrell TG Iy Tescover

Death of Old-Mr Greer Ends Long Illness

After a long period of pain and suffering death has intervened. Old Mr Greer, known as a route agent on the Georgia railroad, died this morning at two o'clock. He will be carried from his home on Bickery Street Palmet to the cemetery this afternoon. The telegraph office lists the contact number 674.

Greer Georgia ‘Railroad Sannoyance Hig

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