15 Nov 1891
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1891
Page
1
The Charvest Home releases a full list detailing sixgbtts assigned to work. The document outlines roles and responsibilities for each participant, emphasizing coordinated effort and timely completion across departments.
Rev J C Davis announces a citywide charity effort organized by church committees in Athens. Volunteers from Presbyterian Methodist Baptist Episcopal and Synagogue groups plan a Monday 4:30 pm meeting at Tidustria Home to arrange clothing food and funds for the needy. The ninth Harvest Home aims to sustain youth and destitute with mercy and practical aid.
A compact advertisement proclaims Our Combination Java Coffee as very superior and urges customers to try it. It mentions New York Buckwheat and New Orleans Syrup as items offered by MoorE and Bernard.
Several residents visit or return home including J T Oliv Lexington and Vincent Brewer Savannah. Prof Quincy L Williford Mach 800 passes through Athens. Chas Healy Atlanta visits. Slade returns to Columbus sick. Mrs Oscar Brown Homer visits J J Strickland. Tribble Puryear district in city. prosperous. Voters register rapidly. twenty five names added. more. H L Columbus, rep M C Lilly Co Ohio returns after university uniform trip. A three story brick business building may be erected. Epworth League holds 4 PM service at First Methodist. young people invited. Athens Manufacturing Co thriving. demand strong. company busy. Cow tax ad available for owner. Guerce Washington Hast Athens.
The article notes the ladies auxiliary will host an entertainment event with Iley speaking. Details on date location and participants are not provided in the fragment.
Glossy social items describe the Athens literary clubs thriving with oysters, music, and a Doll's Bazaar. A matinee, art loan, and treasure trove unveilings accompany lunches, fancy work, and dolls, with several local residents planning visits to Augusta and Atlanta for events and health.
Alumni recall long debates at Demosthenian hall as the society discussed whether the Banner's attack on Johnston's History was justifiable. Leading speakers on both sides kept the audience excited from afternoon to seven with no decision reached.
A lively gathering of the Young Men's Democratic Club drew members and supporters to discuss party activities and upcoming local elections. Leaders outlined goals and encouraged volunteer involvement across neighborhood teams.
The meeting opened at eight with President F. M. Hughes in charge and strong turnout. Capt. W. B Burnett Hon. W. J. Morton Col. I. R. R. Cobb and others spoke as plans formed to celebrate Jefferson's birthday with prominent speakers from across the Union and a grand affair. New heavy weight undergarments advertised at E G Watnaxy's.
Jackson and Burke Co announces daily arrivals of new goods with friendly service. No trouble to show merchandise, inviting customers to visit and explore their stock.
The Al G Fields Minstrels return to the New Opera House on Tuesday night November 17. The company is larger this season with many new features and the 18 piece band will perform before Haekton and Dozier's musical store. A street parade starts at 1 o clock. seats are reserved for ladies and children.
Frank W. Sangers announces the Broadway Theater Co will produce the romantic drama Mr Barnes of New York with the original costumes scenery and mechanical effects. Knox Hats sold at E G Watthall's.
500 cords of Oak and pine wood day seasoned lumber available in any quantity. Orders promptly filled by C. J. O'Farrell located at College Ave and Clayton Street.
Covington Nov 14 Special. At 2 a.m. today Oxford awoke to a blaze at an Emory College building. Students and residents rushed to the scene but could not stop the fire, and the structure was completely burned.
An old classified ad promotes a bar lock typewriter claimed as the greatest invention. It lists R. L. Hats as agent and provides an address at Jackson Street for Mrs. Ke as bishop.
W. F. Dorsey Furniture Company presents the largest and best selected stock of furniture ever brought to Athens. The advertised assortment promises quality pieces for every room and budget, inviting shoppers to inspect today.
The ad lists pure cream cheese with buckwheat flour from New York, maple syrup from New Orleans, under the banner Moore & Bernard.
The Banner reports a Quartely Conference for the Firet M E witch to be held at the church Tuesday at 7:30 PM with all members urged to attend. Drs Kendall Lane and Gwaltney conduct a gracious meeting at West End chapel. Dr Kendall preaches today and the event may continue next week. A. F. Bull from Mugan County loses seventy dollars in a pocketbook between Mitchells Bridge and home. reward offered. Half Hour Lectures held Thursdays at 7:30 PM on Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress with painting lessons. all invited. Miss Maggie Scott, daughter of Jeff Scott, is ill with pneumonia. wishes for a speedy recovery.
Mr J P Wilson will move his cash store next week from the present place to No 9 Jackson Street across the street. He is a regular advertiser in the Banner and maintains a good trade.
Partly cloudy skies with rising temperatures and winds turning east and southeast. Cold wave impact expected to be moderate in this section.
At Lucy Cobb Institute a practice of debating current political questions is in vogue. Several young ladies will discuss the tariff question at the institute tomorrow evening.
Two Taucx Farms Messia and Watson of Michigan and Walker of Kentucky purchased two lots from Mr W S Holman on The Heights. They plan track farming and will move families, building fine homes as Athens welcomes them into the community.
Morning and evening preaching by paxster at First Methodist Cuuren. This evening the second sermon on the Prodigal Son titled Experiences in a Foreign Land. A quartet of young university voices will sing during the evening service.
The young ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist Church will reorganize next Friday evening at Dr. John A. Hunnicutt’s Milledge Avenue residence. They will host an elegant entertainment with many beautiful tableaux. The society did much good last year and the reorganization is commended.
The Institute forms an Athletic class led by Miss Paulin from an Eastern college program. The program aims to provide healthy physical exercise to counterbalance long study hours and fatigue.
J. W. Mashburn of Abbeville Georgia reports best possible head ache relief using Bradycrotine with no solicitation. He states the positive outcome in a brief personal endorsement.
A large shipment of fine California Blankets and Bridal Spreads will go on sale Monday at Vess Vonderau Co. They will be sold at 70 cents on the dollar. soiled items closed out at 75 cents on the dollar. Unusually good values advertised by the firm.
Vess Vonderan & Co announces a sweeping reduction on all stock of fine black and colored dress goods. The store pledges to reduce stock and sell at any cost to clear inventory.
Vess Vonderau Co offers large reductions on Corsets Gloves and Hosiery in Athens. Also discounted Capes Jackets Cloaks and Muffs at customers own price. Sale promotes substantial savings across popular makes and garments.
Vess, Vonderau & Co advertise a large selection of handsome caps for infants and children to be closed at any price. The notice suggests a clearance or sale moment with flexible pricing.
A promotional notice advertises a large reduction sale in Ath ens featuring tea sets dinner sets napkins towels and Dayites from the Table De mask line inviting shoppers to visit for discounted items.
A Dry Goods house asks customers to inspect stock before purchasing to ensure savings. The notice names Vess Vonderau & Company and emphasizes money saved on goods in this line.
Telegrams report that despite denials from Brazilian ministers worldwide, uprisings spread across several provinces. A battle in Rio Grande Do Sul saw the dictator's forces defeated, while the national party organizes in multiple provinces and plans marches toward San Paulo and Rio Grancio.
Goods and services advertisement noting Knox hats at Justin offered by G Walthall The Hatter and urging customers to visit Geo N Booth for fresh meats at the rear of Latimer and Johnson's store.
In Tinnille Georgia on February 14 a freight train was fired at several times near Wet Cut four miles above town. Authorities say the assault involves friends of the Hortons who are jailed for arson on bridges. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised in the report.
In Hope Hale's show the Mathushek piano is praised as the finest instrument shipped to Athens. It outperforms rivals, remains in tune for years, and is favored by the Home School. Prof. Clarke notes the piano rarely needs tuning, calling it the Tama tuner.
Geo N Booth offers a full range of meats at his market located behind Latimer and Johnson's store inviting customers to visit for cuts and supplies.
Side boards hall racks rocking chairs and a complete line of furniture at W. F. Dorsey Furniture Company.
A local advertisement invites customers to Latimer and Johnsons at No. 30 Hancock Avenue for the finest flour in Athens.
A fragment from a Democratic weekly, the Weekly Banner, conveys local political chatter in the ninth district and surrounding areas. The piece hints at campaign tone and partisan alignment within the community.
Inter State Clothing Co confirms a final week of discounts on 10 and 13 dollar men suits with new designs. The offer includes 40 imported Melton overcoats at 10.00, plus 20 dollar clothes, and a new Beau Brummel umbrella line at E. G. Wall. Mr. A Coleman returns to helm sales this week for Jackson & Burke Co.
Chilean minister Senor Montt was formally introduced to President Harrison at the White House. He delivered credentials as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Chile, seeking peaceful relations and mutual prosperity between Chile and the United States. Accompanying him were Anibal Cruz and two attaches in formal evening dress.
The Handsomest suits of Furniture and the very latest designs are showcased at W. F. Dorsey Furniture Company. Residents can view new arrivals and shop a broad selection of stylish pieces for home interiors.
A major blaze consumed the corrugated iron storage warehouse owned by George M. Batty on Second Avenue beside the Oos tanaula river, near the Rome Lana company bridge. The structure was totally destroyed in the early morning fire. The notice ends with an ad hint mentioning new Full Dress shirts at E G WaltHall's.
Dorsey Furniture Company advertises latest parlor and chamber suites with Galland and W. F. Dorsey promoting the new styles.
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