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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1903

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Masonic Temple in Athens Declared a Beauty and Reopened

Athens Mt Vernon district unveils a newly furnished Masonic Temple praised as unmatched in Georgia. Worshipful Master W F Dore Sey leads the degree conferrals, with the lodge and degree team delivering impressive work statewide. Glenn Lodge moves to 7 pm to avoid conflicts. ceremony features noted improvements by Moses G Michael.

Athens Mt Vernon Ee W. F. Dore Sey Tas Ible Glenn Lodge Georgia Moses G. Michael Michael Dorsey

Miss Katie Mygatt Dies Suddenly at Eighteen

Miss Katie Mygatt eighteen daughter of Mr and Mrs J O Mygatt died suddenly yesterday afternoon of heart failure. Dr Bloomfield arrived soon after and she passed away at her parents home on Prince avenue. The funeral will be held this afternoon at four o'clock at the parental residence. The obituary notes the family’s deep sorrow and extends sympathy to relatives in Credenable pride and the state’s Mt Vernon temple description.

Katie Mygatt J. 0 Mygatt Miss Mygatt Prince Ave Cre Mt. Vernon Winnie Davis Hall E. A. Crawford Thomas P. Stanley J. Y. Carthers I. H. Goss Missea A. Damak Lucy Linton Susie Gerdine Annie Brumby Marion Bloomfield

Praise for Classicity by Dr Rufus Choate in Athens

Dr Rufus Choate of Washington DC writes to a cousin in Athens praising the New South as vital to republic salvation. He extols southern fertility as a vast investment field and lauds Athens as a key garden spot, noting his Civil War visit and a new medical science he names the Science of Correspondence.

Rufus Choate Washington Athens Choate

Lovely Epworth League reception for university students

The Epworth League at First Methodist plans a reception next Tuesday evening at Mr J A Honnicatts residence in honor of Methodist students from the University. Leaguers and guests anticipate a delightful evening with lively company.

Epworth League of the First Methodist Church J. A. Honnicatt Kong

Agricultural Exhibit Plans at Clarke County Fair

An anxious rural meeting at Clarke County discusses securing an agricultural exhibit. The effort focuses on sending items to rural hall including pickles preserves and related products to be displayed, with eager ladies ready to contribute and ensure a fitting representation.

Clarke County Sens Clarke

Handkerchiefs Offered at Deeply Discounted Prices

A damaged OCR item notes an importer selling handkerchiefs in varieties plain embroidered and lace trimmed. Prices appeared as 15c 35c and 35c but offered at 5c 10c and 5c per item. The note implies urgency for cash.

Best Styles in Suits Skirts and Coats

Misses' Suits of new fancy mixtures and plain cloths attractively priced at 12.50 to 15.00. Show lines of tailored suits walking and dress skirts jackets coats and waists with elegant materials and workmanship. Also walking skirts dress skirts silk waists coats jackets and related accessories at various price points.

New Neckwear Display Showcases Turnover Collars and Ties

An attractive display features new neckwear with late novelties in Turnover Collars Stocks and Stole effects and Fancy Ties.

Concert and Supper at Winnie Davis Hall

Winnie Davis Hall opens to the public Friday for a concert and supper run by the Young Women of the Confederacy. Prolific farmer and city official W P Vonderau shows an eight ear stalk of Brazilian flour corn to be exhibited at the Northeast Georgia Fair. Admission 50 cents covers concert and supper with ballad singing and Shakespeare selections in the afternoon and evening.

W. P. Vonderau Vonderau Winnie Davis J. W. Barnett The Confederacy

Services Today at Christian Church

The Christian Church holds morning services with Rev. A B Reeves preaching The truth makes free John 8 32 In the evening the pastor will cai

Christian Church The A. B. Reeves John Cai

Veterans Meet at Stones Chapel by Major Carlton

This afternoon at four oclock at Stones Chapel on Baldwin Street a special meeting for Troop Artillery and other Confederate Veterans will be led by Major H H Carlton. Other talks by attendees follow. All Sheila veterans urged to attend.

Stone's Chapel Baldwin Street Troop Artillery H. H. Carlton Major Carlton

Michael Bros Fall and Winter Underwear Line

Michael Bros presents new fall and winter stock of Merade Underwear for women and children. Ladies Jersey ribbed fleece lined vests and pants at 21c per garment. Mercerized waistings shown in the latest weaves and colors popular with smart dressers.

Linen and Huck Towels Sale Notes Fragment

Good quality all linen fringed dorlies and ders size 18 by 36 inches 15c grade per dozen $1.00 per dozen 75c $1.00 $1.25. All linen Huck Towels with red bar Genuine Bayoesly Huck Towels extra fine heavy 35c value each. These flannels wear well wash well ideal fabrics for all round wear in cool and cold weather.

Millinery Opening Draws Strong Praise And Sales

Visitors praised the display as the exhibit featured Paris and New York pattern hats and showcased our own creations with high commendation. The opening day sales were unusually large and the collection remains complete for continued viewing in the Millinery Department this week.

Paris New York

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