Mrs Abney Dead After Long Illness
Mrs C A Abney dies after prolonged illness surrounded by her seven children and relatives. Funeral today at 3:30 at First Baptist Church conducted by Dr W H Young, interment in Oconee cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Ovation to her Christian life and service noted. Also an ad touts Boschee's German Syrup as a cough remedy with a sample at H R Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C A. Abney
Mrs. Abney
Atrue Chrinian
Oconee Cemetery
King
C. T. Young
A. H. Davison
J. N. Webb
H.R Palmer
J. K. Greene
W. B Jackson
W. F. Dorsey
Boscheo
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Civil court in a brisk session at metropolis police court
Judge Foster presided over six cases in twenty five minutes. Steve Eades, cited for simple drinking, fined five dollars. Jir Moore received ten dollars for drunkenness. Willie Baldwin charged as aggravated disorderly conduct faced ten dollar penalty. Maud Clayton’s case was dismissed after conflicting evidence. Matt Jones, described as an old colored woman, fined seven dollars for drunkenness. Henry Smith, a colored youth, fined two dollars and fifty cents for a Saturday drank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Steve Eades
Steve
Jir
Moore
Willie Baldwin
Maud Clayton
Abe
Matt Jones
Henry Smith
Democratic Executive Committee Forms July 17 Nomination Convention
The Democratic Executive Committee of the Eighth District met at the Commercial hotel in Elbert with delegates from Jasper Greene Oglethorpe Hart Madison Elbert Clarke Franklin and others. They discussed a July 17 1900 nominating convention in Elberton and a district primary option for May 15 1900 with delegate consolidation and officer appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Eighth Congressional District
John P. Shannon
Elbert
Jasper and
Greene
W. J. Knox
Oglethorpe
Hart
T. W. Reed
J. P. Roberta
Dennee
W. H. Ashford
Madison
J. E
Democratic Party
Eighth
Gordon
Elberton
Broom corn cultivation and soil preparation guidance
Dear Sir, we reply with details on broom corn a sorghum native of east Indies. It yields 400 to 1000 pounds per acre with good soil. Plant like corn with thorough manuring. Harvest when blossoms fall. cure in shade under shelter. Prices run 5 to 9 cents per pound. Agricultural Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sin
East Indies
Franklin
United States
Euch
Agaicultural
Thumb Amputated at Moss Bonavnt Factory
John Bryson suffered a thumb loss while working at the Moss Bonavnt Company factory yesterday morning. Dr Quillian treated the wound. Bryson is reported doing well after the painful incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss-Bonavant Company
John Bryson
Quillian
Memorial Day preparations in Athens Daughters of the Confederacy
Athens Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy met at the Villa to organize Memorial Day plans. Miss Rutherford announced chairmen for badges, decorations, seats, program, flags, reception of orator, music, and monument decoration with Lucy Cobb Institute and Home School helpers. They seek carriages, and fund drives reached 900 dollars for Winnie Davis Memorial. Two hundred crosses of honor will be awarded to veterans, with signatures already secured. The idea originated from Mrs. Alex A. Erwin. The notice also promotes Green's August Flower for indigestion and biliousness with sample bottles at H. B. Palmer & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Daughters of the Confederacy
Villa
Susie Gerdine
College Avenue
T. W. Reed
Lucy Cobb Institute
John Lucas
Winnie Davis
Rutherford
Alex
Erwin
Howell Cobb
Green
H. B. Palmer & Sons
Mad Dog Seen at Bailey's Foundry Yesterday
A white man named Smith employed at Bailey's Foundry was slacked by a dog yesterday morning. The animal, believed mad, was chased for some time by a crowd of men and boys with rocks, and finally escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Bailey's Foundry
Unclear Textile Sale List With New Shipments
Fragmentary inventory notes show fabrics including white organdies Swiss pod bhainsook and dimity. Items listed include table linens towels napkins bath towels ready made sheets pillow cases cambric bleaching drills and long cloth with prices like 1 000 yards fine and long cloth 124c 15 grade. Also umbrellas parasols trunks telescopes and a new shipment of further goods.
New Lot of Mattings and Home Textiles Arrives
New stock includes Mattings Jap and Smyrna Rugs figured Curtain Swiss Lace Curtains Window Shades and Poles Floor Oil creaths and Lenoliums. Ladies Undervests all ads. Men's Summer Underwear shirts and drawers 25 and 50 cents. Cannot be matched.
Cotton Goods Bargain Sale Across Many Fabrics and Prices
One case shirting prints at 40 cents. Navy blue figured Percales seven cents. Corded Dimities five cents. Thousand pieces in Dimities lawns and organ cloths, Madras cloths in wide patterns. Ladies and boys waists and men's shirts ten cents, value fifteen. One hundred ten pieces Percales ten cents. Ducks Cheviotts and Crush fancy skirts and suitings twenty five pieces, figures and striped Whip Cords new for shirts and suits at fifteen. Vals Plat Vals Ruby Vals and other races in various widths 10 cents to one dollar per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Notions and small goods price list from mercantile sale
Notions and small goods include Vasiline and rubber hair items priced at 8 to 12 cents each or per dozen. Items listed cover Glycarine soap, back combs, nickel safety pins, toilet soap, sheer linen handkerchiefs, paper pins, feather stitched braid, garter elastic, steel hair pins, cupid hairing, wisdom e.i. ins, and assorted hair combs and brushes with varied per unit and per dozen prices.
Embroideries and Linens on Sale in Hamburg Cambric
A short notice lists embroideries including cambric Swiss edgings inserts and allovers. Items shown are popular lace and linen borders suitable for garments and curtains. Local shop offers a selection of delicate patterns and trims for sewing projects.
Fashionable Neckwear Showcases Bows Bands and Lace Scarfs
A stylish roundup presents new neckwear including bows bands collarettes and lace scarfs in current fashion. Rich fabrics and intricate trims highlight seasonal trends for dresses and evening wear across shops.
Baby Caps and Children’s Wear New Lot Sale
New lot caps for children and infants offer style and quality. Lot Percal and Madras shirt waists three for one dollar, worth double. Pique and duck shirts half price. Ladies wool suits in navy and black at half price. 2,500 yards Fruit of Loom bleaching remnants at 9c.
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Bradfield
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
Baptist Church
Mesra
Reed
Shannon
Messie
Tribble
Witcher
Mr. Gordon
Yeas
Knox
Ashford
Uays
Adama
John. P. Shannon
Jhm'n
Hood
H.R. Palmer & Bon
Iagents
Mins Basinger
Bailey’s Foundry
White Goods
Just
Davison & Lowe's
Hamburg
Cambric
Foulard Silks
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