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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1892
Page
2
The Rev. Mr. Cowan will deliver a sermon under a tent, inviting attendees to attend the outdoor service. The event emphasizes preparation and anticipation for the gathering.
Mr. J H Huggins Jr responds to Athens ministers card about Rev. B Cowan evangelist tent meeting. Cowan arrives from Watkinsville and plans first sermon at Hancock avenue opposite the Presbyterian church. Ministers and public discuss the issue as Cowan aims to reach audiences outside regular churches.
An old catalog-style listing details numerous fabric pieces and household items with deep discounts. It notes fabrics such as Remnants Bleaching and various textiles by yard, plus curtains, lace, and shawls. Also advertised are low prices on needles, pins, thread, paper, and small household sundries.
A dealer advertises UC B corsets in short and long waists and abdominal styles with no regular sizes. Introductory offer includes 150 C B corsets at 96c white counterpanel. Jobber samples split into two lots with substantial discounts for all.
A marketplace notice touts scrims and domestics at reduced prices. It lists bleached and unbleached yardage, Calico, Lawn, and Nainsook remnants, hosiery, ladies undergarments, and silk and lisle vest offerings from an importer’s auction. Prices per yard and per piece are given with numerous quantities.
Irregular ad lists granulated sugar 201 lbs, coffee, pickles, matches, canned vegetables, fruit, soap, and ladies hose at various bargain prices. Mentions limited hours and a closeout on Hernsdorfer back items, all offered at reduced costs while stock lasts.
Clarke county Democrats convene at the New Opera House Athens on April 23 1892 to select delegates for the state convention in Atlanta May 18 and to elect a new county executive committee all white voters urged to attend and Democratic papers asked to publish the call
In Greene county a Young Men's Democratic Club is organized to spread Democratic principles. Dr W E Adams elected president, Charles Dobbs secretary, 75 names enrolled, executive committee named. County-wide push urged, with no secrecy, speakers to be arranged for next Tuesday.
A letter from Peter Culp argues that continued Democ ratic unity is essential to avert economic and political ruin. He recalls nullification and war, warns that third party shifts harm farmers and labor, and urges backing the old fold while advocating home production. The Athens Presbytery meeting in Gainesville on the 22nd is expected to feature strong preaching.
The second day of the Georgia Baptist State Convention in La Grange reports progress in missions with increased benevolent giving and a focus on education at Mercer University. Mercer shows a prosperous outlook as trustees note reinforcements and finances. Relevant figures show Georgia Baptists contributing substantially more to benevolent causes than last year amid financial pressure.
A systematic theft by bank employees at Dix & Phyfe 45 Wall Street is exposed. Clerk Oscar Creamer, 19, conspired with William E. Carpenter and another coworker to steal bonds and cash totaling about 68 000. James I. White opened fake accounts at Park National Bank with deposits of 2000 and later withdrew 10 000 and 15 000. Police chase and arrests underway as fugitives are tracked to Brooklyn and a tramp steamer.
The text details Mr. Livingston's bill to issue United States currency notes as legal tender, with per‑capita distributions by state, bonds backing the notes, and treasury redemption terms. The piece also notes local social and civic items, arrests, and remarks from Rev. Sam Jones and others in Augusta and nearby areas, including farming prospects and political chatter.
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