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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1905
Page
6
A local advertises a complete stock of silverware including sterling articles suitable for gifts. The store highlights lorgnette chains ribbon and metal fob sets and claims Simmons make leads in style and quality.
Miss Irene Young returns to Winder in September after teaching locally. Ned Hodgson of Athens and Mary McCullough of Brunswick plan a June wedding in Brunswick. Chas A. Rowland of Athens to speak at the Presbyterian church on the Young Peoples Missionary Conference in Asheville in June. Athens Odd Fellows members in Savannah attend events. C N Hodgson back from the West. Rev J D Mell’s son ill but improving. Mrs J R Huff of Tennessee visiting relatives. Prof A H Davenport and wife in Savannah for two weeks. R J Guinn and N A Harris, officials of State Normal School, at Imperial hotel. W M Chilton of Virginia staying at Hamilton boarding house.
Residents rethink an earlier belief after researchers present evidence that challenges the initial conclusion. The new analysis highlights overlooked data and urges caution in drawing quick judgments.
Father Rapier will celebrate mass this morning at 7 30 and Sunday at 9 30 as announced by The Banner Leads.
Mrs. Susan G. Willingham of Crawford died yesterday at her daughter-in-law’s home at Crawford at nearly 98. She outlived her husband Dr. Willis Willingham and two sons. A devout Methodist, she remained mentally alert and enjoyed reading the newspaper. Funeral at Lexington Methodist Church at 1 30 this afternoon, burial in Clark Cemetery beside her husband.
Mr. A S Colyar Jr has accepted an invitation to preach Sunday night at the Christian church in Watkinsville His recent sermons in the area have been noted as forceful gospel presentations.
The Southern Railway Co announces a round trip rate of 6.85 dollars from Athens Georgia to Asheville North Carolina for the conference in Asheville on June 25 1905. Tickets available June 22 23 and 24 with final return July 5 1905. Departure Athens on mixed train No 262 at 7 00 a m daily except Sunday arrival Asheville 7 40 p m.
New items arrive at the Huggins China House on Broad Street with Glow Night Lamps promising 200 hours of burn time and China Chocolate Jugs. The shop features China Dinner Sets, odd pieces, glass and novelties, plus summer goods like coolers and freezers all cleanly displayed for gift giving and sale at $1.00 for select items.
The Athens Rebekah team once among the state’s best was kept from entering the Savannah drill contest due to sickness among several leading members. Commanded by Mrs. J. L. Thomas, the team could not travel as they were indisposed at the last minute.
Athens report notes Empire Laundry and team entry discussion with Mrs Thomas L as team captain and noble grand. Assembly schedule unclear on drivers election with much business to finish. Also advert mentions Chronic Rheumatism Cured by H B Hettinger of Indianapolis who praises Detchon's Mystic Cure and local druggists Palmer & Bong.
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