21 May 1905
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1905
Page
1
A bold advertisement proclaims the Great Carpet Store as leader in dry goods and summer millinery. It touts styles and values as the store’s best features and notes crowds in its outlets as evidence of market leadership.
In Oconee county jail Claude Elder Rich Robinson and Lewis Robinson face murder charges in the Holbrook killings. Reports say all three have confessed and investigators cite recovered pistol and iron with blood as key items linked to the crime. Ton Aycock remains jailed on the same charge based on confessions.
After three weeks of revival services at Oconee Street Methodist Church many have joined the congregation. Fifty eight new members, including adults and children, will be received at the 10:30 service. The closing sermon will address temperance with attendees from outside the city also planning to attend.
John S. Williford, a longtime Athens resident and former postmaster, lies critically ill at his home after a stroke. He previously ran a substantial real estate business and is described as one of the city’s oldest and most respected citizens. His condition is dire and prognosis grim.
A. S. Colyar Jr will preach at the Athens Opera House tonight at 7 30 p m following a stay in Cartersville to greet his father. He plans a sermon titled Called from Prison to Pulpit and cites church stances and moral accountability as his themes in a letter to The Banner.
Dr. C A Young will address men only at 5 p m Sunday at the Christian church on Christianitys Appeal to Manhood All men invited especially young men from Athens University and Normal School Dr Young has spent twelve years guiding men and aims for a manly message Also for sale four fine shepherd puppies two months old tan colored reasonable prices A J Brown Athens Go
Mr John A Vance returned to the city yesterday and was warmly welcomed by friends. He had visited Atlanta to view the new depot and then planned to visit Birmingham to see acquaintances before reading news of his disappearance. He resumed work at Davison and Lowe's.
A fragmentary local item hints at a foam house project in Workington involving Veanvehy and serels. Despite sparse details, residents await clearer information on the program and its aims.
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