Steam Laundry Opens in Athens Aims for Prosperity
The Athens Steam Laundry, owned by Maurice Jankower, starts with four thousand dollars of equipment and six workers. Foreman Dr Harr and Mrs Hart oversee operations as locals flock to see the new enterprise in Hull Street. The banner notes it as a significant small-industry boost to the city and a sign of lasting prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
M. B. Morton
Hull Street
Maurice Jankower
Harr
Hart
A Prosperous Farmer of Oconee County
The Banner reports Robert Dicken of Oconee County near McNutt as a prosperous farmer. He grew Dicken's Prolific corn with eight ears on a single stalk and yielded about 100 bushels from two and a half acres. He also produced fifteen bales of cotton per horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dicken
Oconee County
Bannex
Georgia
Dicken
McNutt
Itig
Wanrip at Once Nurse Needed on Lumpkin Street
Classified notice seeks a reliable white nurse to assist in patient care. Apply at 734 North Lumpkin Street for position servicing sick la's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanrip
North
Lumpkin Street
Letter on Georgia history and school notes
A dated 1891 correspondence from Sycamong Georgia requests a paper copy of the editor's remarks on local school history. The writer, a Georgian whose father lived near Athens, criticizes state history as erroneous and extends success to the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sycamong
Ixx
En- Tor Athens
You
Old
Georgia
Registration Books Near Close as City Voters Register
The city faces slow voter registration ahead of the municipal election. To be registered in city elections voters must appear before the clerk and take the oath. By last night 491 had registered, distributed across wards: First 190, Second 107, Third 69, Fourth 91. The books close next Friday at 12 o clock.
Headache Relief Noted With Bradycrotine Use
A reader from Abbeville Georgia reports good results using Bradycrotine for headache relief. The note is credited to W Mashburo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Mashburo
Abbeville
Harvest Home Festival Urges Donations For Charity
The Harvest Home festival in Athenians will be held at the Episcopal church with citizens urged to donate clothing, food, wood, utensils, or money. Rev. J C Davis of Emmanuel church oversees committees to ensure strong contributions for the needy of Aches and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
J.C. Davis
Emmanuel Church
Aches
Romance in a Nutshell and a Life Saved by a Remedy
A woman grows sick after attending a ball and thin clothing. An admirer brings Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, which she takes as life hangs by a thread and recovers. She later marries the man who saved her.
For Rent A five room cottage on College avenue
A five room cottage is available for rent on College avenue. Apply at No 123 W Bavcock avenue for details and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenue
W. Bavcock Avenue
Bunyan Pilgrim's Progress Sermon Draws Large Congregation
A large crowd gathered at First Methodist Church to hear Dr Kendall recount Christian's experiences in Bedford jail from Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. The talk outlined conviction sin salvation and forsaking all to save the soul with plans for another lecture next Thursday featuring vivid Bible pictures and lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Christian
John Bunyan
Bedford
Little Girl's Experience in a Lighthouse Notice
Mr and Mrs Loren Trescott keep the Gov Lighthouse at Sand Beach Michigan and have a daughter four years old. After measles severe cough and fever followed. Doctors failed to help until Dr King s New Discovery cured her after two and a half bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Trescott
Gov
Sand Beach
Mich
Detroit
Construction Company and Electric Railroad settlement announced
Court records show Barrow & Tuomas report a suit between a Construction Company and the Electric Railroad has been promptly and satisfactorily adjusted. Public notice urged that publicity cease on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Railroad
Barrow& Tuomas
Clarke County Sheriff Sale Notice in Athens 1891
Clarke sheriff sale lists property to be sold at the courthouse door in Athens on November 25 1891 including a gray horse a black mare mules cattle hogs wagons buggy cotton fodder corn stacks plow gear and tools grievance levied on Wiley T Ash by distress warrant in favor of John I Hageins va WwT Ash dated November 32 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Wiley, T. ‘Ash
John I.hageins
T. Ash
Athens Daily Gossip and News Highlights
This column sketches city happenings from the Harvest Home preparations to university class exercises and political wagering as primary campaigns loom. It notes minor incidents, a cemetery case delay, a horse accident on Clayton street, a county official vacancy, and potential leadership changes at the Ledger.
Toomer tooy or nament omnibus and city law
A New Bus is announced with Mr D A Hughes clerk at the Hotel Toomer stating an eight hundred dollar omnibus will be ordered by Toomer to ornament the city law and run free to his hotel. Toomer not to be downed. Also obituary for Mr George Erskine Heard in Elberton notes Athens loses a loyal citizen and progressive member. A runaway incident on Broad street leaves Messrs W Puryear and Joel M Dean bruised but uninjured. Capt W W Thomas plans a two story residence on the Boulevard near Sycamore avenue with practical interior and ample storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Hughes
Toomer
Beaumirul
W. ‘W. Thomas
Thomas
Boulevard
Sycamore Avenue
Tanyard
Robinson
Electric Light Company
Capt
Maddrey
Prince. Avenue
Land Company
Buena Vista’ Heights
Tolbert N. Tester
Texas
Lone Star State
Red Hills
Georgia
Tennysonian Society Debates At Lucy Cobb Institute
The Tennysonian society of Lucy Cobb Institute plans a public meeting soon. Members will debate whether Macbeth or Lady Macbeth were more guilty in Duncan’s murder and later discuss if the weird sisters influenced Macbeth more than his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennysonian Society
Lucy Cobb
Institute
Duncan
Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
First Step into Nervous Prostration Ad Claims Cure
A vintage ad asserts a nerve tonic and electric batteries restore nervous system health. It promises appetite, digestion, liver and kidney function improvements and urges trying both remedies at John Crawford & Co drug store for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crawford & Co
Moore and Bernard Cream Cheese Ad Mentions Maples and Syrup
Pure cream cheese product discovery mentions New York Buck heat flour New Orleans and maple syrup from Moore and Bernard in a compact ad style teaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Orleans
Moore & Bernard
Field's Mammoth Minstrels Open Season at City Opera House
Field's Minstrels opened the season at the City Opera House to an immense audience. The first part offered a new and unique act with a generally pleasing program, delivering bright fun and broad appeal. A grand street parade is planned for 1 o'clock Tuesday with a concert in front of Haselton & Dozier's for women and children. Seats go on sale Monday at 50c 75c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field
Minstrels
City Opera
Min Strels
Bishop Nelson Convention Result Reported in Macon
The convention held in Macon concluded with Bishop Nelson’s remarks and a summary of outcomes, highlighting leadership decisions and upcoming church plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Nelson Elected Bishop at Episcopal Convention in Macon
In Macon Georgia on November 12 delegates from clergy and laity elected Dr. Nelson as bishop after a split vote. The clergy gave 25 votes and laity 22, totaling 21 for Nelson, and opposition to a unanimous ballot led to the motion being withdrawn. Nelson’s election was announced at 6 05 p.m. and notification arranged by wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Episcopal
S D. Harrison
Atlanta
Talbot
Nelson
South Bethlehem
Gray
Nashville
Johnson
Detroit
Johnston
Williams
J. OR
Winchester
John Elliott
T. J.pond
Mt. Airy
Co -O. Williams
W. Ei. Epps
Albany
A. G. P. Dodge, Jr
St. Simon’s
Tay
Dr. Williams
W C. Hutter
Nelson Avas
Iby
Harvest Home festival planned at Emmanuel Church
J C Davis reports the Annual Harvest Home festival will be held at Emmanuel Church on Wednesday the 26th. Committees of ladies from city churches will be announced next Sunday. The piece urges cheerful support and generous donations to aid the poor and sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel
Phi Beta conventions arrive in Atlanta with grand reception
The Phi Beta fraternity chapters gathered in Atlanta as delegates arrived for the convention. Grand Registrar H. M. Strong of Stevens Polytechnic led the opening secret session and two prayers. Rev Dr Ines Judge Andrew E Calhoun delivered the welcome. Persival Drayton of Pat Chi was elected Grand Gamma. A lavish reception followed tonight hosted by Mayor Hemphill and Mrs Hemphill with many society ladies assisting. The event continues in secret sessions tomorrow ending with a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AtLanta
Phi Boys
H. M. Strong
Stevens Polytechnic
Ines
Andrew E. Calhoun
Grand Gamma
Persival Drayton
Pat Chi
Hemphill
Surprising Testimony on Botanic Blood Balm Use
Physicians report surprising results with Botanic Blood Balm B B B as testimonials from H L Cassidy of Kennesaw Georgia and H Morris of Pine Bluff Arkansas claim dramatic cures. Cassidy says his wife healed from mouth ulcers to a healthy baby after three bottles. Morris notes rapid leg cure after other treatments failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.L. Cassidy
Kennesaw
Pine Bluff
Ark
Need a New or Second Band Typewriter Callon
Jobless line offers a used typewriter for sale. The note directs contact at No 36 RL Hare for inquiries about a new or second band typewriter callon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callon
RL. Hare
Minor Fight Offends Residents After Lively Attack
A noisy altercation described as a lively attack involving Rev. Sam Small and Thomas 4 drew a crowd and raised concern among nearby residents. No further details on injuries or outcomes were provided.
Barber Shop Scene Sparks Scrimmage In Atlanta
Rev Sam Small, anti barroom leader, clashed with Thomas A Minor, a Decatur street saloon keeper, in Nash’s barber shop on Peachtree street. The short scuffle followed remarks at Prohibition hall about police at Minor’s saloon. Small said he warded blows with his arm, then they grappled and fell. He left with dust blown off and his gold spectacles. The incident dated in Atlanta on a November 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Nash
Peachtree Streets
Sam ‘Snail
Thomas A. Minor
Decatur Street
Small
Prohibition Hall
Mr. Small
Tom “Minor
Minor
State Alliance Committee Meets in Gate City
The State Alliance executive committee met in Atlanta to start Secretary Iveys work with a $10,000 bond approved. Their books were inspected as correct and a resolution urged delegates to Indianapolis to finalize recommendations. Attendees included Chaim Corpus Gol Id Stephens Dr J W Taylor and Hon As F Pope with Mr Gorman absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
The
State Alliance
Ivey
National Alliance
Indianapolis
Chaim ‘N Corpus
Gol
Id Stephens
J. W. Taylor
As. FF. Pope
Gorman
House For Rent No 213 Jackson Street
Property listing for a house for rent at 213 Jackson Street. Apply to Mrs EB Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
P. Bishop
Ward committee forms conservative city ticket in Atlanta
Meetings across wards selected the quota of the committee of one hundred to back a conservative municipal ticket. Most chosen are men of high standing and the slate is expected to be excellent by tomorrow night. Sam Small campaigns against Miner but gains little traction as the public condemns Miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Sam Small
Miner
Salve for cuts and skin sores advertised in old catalog
An early advertisement promotes a salve claimed to cure cuts boils sores and many skin ailments with a money back guarantee. It lists price as 26 cents per box and notes sale by John Crawford Co as wholesale and retail druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Obn
Crawford’ &Co
Druga
Ista
Supreme Court delays McKinley tariff argument to November
Washington November 18. The United States Supreme Court has postponed until November 30 the arguments in three cases challenging the constitutionality of the McKinley tariff act and the classification provision. The delay follows disputes over whether the speaker had authority to count a quorum in passing the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simtey
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Cotton Gin Burnt In Leesburg Fire Loss Seen Heavy
In Leesburg Georgia at about 10 o clock the gin house and about thirty five to forty bales of cotton from the Price plantation were destroyed by fire caused by a spark from the engine. Loss is heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg, Ga
Lumber Advert: Oak and Pine Dry Seasoned Wood
Local supplier C. J. O'Farrell offers dry seasoned lumber in any quantity with prompt filling of orders. Located at College avenue and Clayton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. _O’Farrell
College Ave
Clayton ‘Street
The Last Day of the Great Buggy Sale
The Ohio Buggy Company advertises a final sale discount event. The notice promises reduced prices on carriages, buggies, and related harness merchandise as the promotional period ends.
One More Chance to Obtain Bargains at Gleich Sale
Remaining vehicles from Mr Gleich Southern Ohio Buggy Company are offered at cut prices today or packed for reshipment. Citizens report great bargains and satisfaction with fine durable work. A few buggies remain at Hadaway's for today’s sale. If you seek a bargain grab the deal today or miss it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleich
Southern
Ohio Bugey
Hadaway’s
Athens journalism history linked to Georgia figures
A reflection on Athens journalism ties to Georgia editors and writers from the Banner to the Savannah Daily Times. It praises editor Pleasant A. Stovall and recalls early work by J. John Semple Graves, Clark Howell, Harry Phinizy, and Larry Gantt, noting Athens history and lasting white-column mansions as Southern memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
A. Stovall
Old Reliable
Augusta Chronicle
Savannah Daily
Times
Stovall
Banner
Daily- Banner
J. John Semple Graves
Wito
Clark Howell
Chums
Harry Phinizy
Georgia
Athens Chronicle
Atlanta Constitution
Larry Gautt
Banner-Watchman
Southern ‘Alliance
Larry
Gantt
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Classic
Brice
Dr. Kendall
Clarke Sheriff's Sale
Ayryk
Direcon
CapHam Paaren
William Creighton
Joe Barry
Clayton Street
George E. Heard
Alfiance of
Clarke
WallisPers
To. TaEs
Ledger
F.a.williams
Craig
Jackson Herald
Yester
W. Puryear
Joel M. Dean
Ingercoll
Wade
Americus
Andrew J.cobb
Fred B ‘Lucas
H. H. Carlton
Barrow-building
Democrtic -Executive ‘Committee
Athenaeum
Voss
Electric Street Railway
J.B. Hunnicutt
Rock’ College
James D. Robinson
A.m.robinson & Co
John’ A. Cobb
C. H. Yearwood
Nee Avenue
Blue Ridge
Thes A. E Fraternity
University of Georgia
Savings Bank
Avis
Frederick Warde
Damon
Pythias
W. H.fuller
Deupree
Broad Street
the University Glee Club
Iai
ALG
Field's Mammoth 'Minstrels
Bishop Nelson
Delegates
J. C. Davis
Sam.small
GzorGr Washineton
East Athens
the State Alliance Committee
Hood
Atlanta ‘Politics
Buokien
Arnica
Barlock
Ohio Buggy:co
Gonsip of
Ablay
Ellison ‘Stone
Chronicle
Eaian
Stone
Didig
Kniethood
Castoria
Idren
Castor
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