Resolutions Tabled Over Dispensary Keeper in Athens Church
Athens Baptist Church voted to table indefinitely resolutions seeking expulsion of Macon Johnson keeper of the city dispensary. After a calm, lengthy debate led by Mr. John D. Mell the almost unanimous decision followed a Sarepta Association dispute about Johnson’s church membership dating to last year.
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The
Baptist Church
Macon Johnson
John D. Mell
Sarepta Association of Churches
Sarepta Association
Athens
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Dr. Young
Andrew Cobb
Cotton Goods 5 Cent Counter in Athens Sale
The display features best values with printed lawns Battist and Ver cules 744 cent counter. Includes Percales Battist Medias cloth Printed Lawns Organdies and White Goods worth 123c r6 cent. Also Irish Dimities Welts and Corded Battist priced 15 20 and 26 cents.
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Athens
Special Sale on House Furnishings and Linens
Week long reduced price event offering matting rugs window shades lace curtains swiss scrims silk aline furniture damask table linens napkins and towels. Bath towels sale highlights 300 window shades 25c. 100 pairs of ruffled curtains 75c. 150 pairs 90c. Jap matting rugs 85c.
Closing Out Sale Promises Deep Discounts on Accessories
A local ad announces baby caps at cost, large line fancy neckwear at reduced price, and silk ribbons of all widths and colors on bargain counter.
Davison and Lowe Preserve City Church Leadership
The church party remains in control, defending Mr. Johnson and signaling no ouster despite calls for withdrawal. The Sarepta Assembly may respond, with potential fellowship withdrawal discussed but considered unlikely to succeed.
Sale of Ladies Garments at Reduced Prices
Bargains include 100 shirt waists 35c value 35c each, 150 waists 25c value 40c, 176 waists 35c value 75c, 50 navy duck skirts 50c value 1.00, 45 white pique skirts 1.98 value 3.00, 25 covert cloth skirts 2.50 value 4.00, 19 Bedford cord suits in navy and china blue 3.50 value 5.00. Suits are well made and perfectly fitting.
FIOSSERY Summer Hosiery Sale Ad
Large selection of ladies and children's house and lisle hose for summer wear. 50 dozen child ribbed lisle 16c, worth 25c. New lot children socks and stockings in black tan pink light blue red and white. Men’s socks priced 5 8 10 12 3 15 and 25 cents. 100 pieces yard wide bleaching 5c per yard. 100 pieces extra fine sea island 5c, worth 8c.
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Sea Island
Local Costume Accessories Sale Prices Noted in Athens
The ad lists 350 dozen Pearl Buttons at 8c and 12c, 560 dozen Nickel Plated Safety Pins at 4c per dozen, Beauty Pins at 1c and 2c, 100 dozen Torter and Black Hair Pins at 10c per dozen, 200 high back Combs at 10c, plus high quality Fans, Brushes, Combs, and Hair Ornaments. It claims prices are 25 percent below competing Athens shops.
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Athens
Silk Remnants and Silk Bargains On Bargain Counter
A Bargain Counter sale offers silk remnants and fancy silks at about half value with remaining Grenadines and Evening Silks closing out at reduced prices.
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Grenadines
Accidental Shooting in Local Variety Store
A Saturday night incident at Emmett Davison's Variety Store left Charlie Baugh with a flesh wound in the ankle from an unloaded pistol mishap. Sifford Bird, a fellow employee, inadvertently reloaded the pistol while unloading it. Doctors Goss and Quillian treated the wound. Baugh is expected to resume work soon.
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Charlie Baugh
Emmett Davison
Baugh
Bird
University Summer School Opens With Bright Outlook
The University summer session opened yesterday with a good attendance. Over a dozen more students expected before tomorrow night. Professors Barrow Snelling and Lawrence lead the program. Professor J Lustrat plans to open a school in the area.
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University
Barrow, Snelling
Lawrence
J. Lustrat
Phil Walker Dead After Prolonged Illness at Farm Five Miles from Athens
Coroner's inquest found Phil Walker, an African American living alone on a small Broad Street Road farm near Athens, died of a hemorrhage of the lungs after weeks of illness. Neighbors aided him. he lay on his front porch before dying. Burial was turned over to the county. The article adds long moral reflections on personal development and self-reliance.
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Rogers
Phil Walker
Athens
Broad Street
Walker
Answers for Old Crime Man Carried to Missouri for Trial
Alexander Jester, charged with killing Gilbert Gates in Audrain county over 27 years ago, was moved from Oklahoma Territory to Missouri en route to Mexico for trial. He was too weak to travel unaided, carried by Sheriff Molson and an attendant. Governor Barnes authorized removal despite habeas corpus, following pressure from John W. Gates.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Alexander Jester
Gilbert Gates
Audrain County
Oklahoma Territory
Mexico
Jester
Molson
Guthrie
Govenor Barnes
Oklahoma
John W. Gates
Chicago
Sermon Urges Courage Against Hypocrisy in Church
Dr. Young at First Baptist decries indifference and worldliness in churches. He cites the Shammah story from Samuel to illustrate standing firm against Philistine pressures, calling for courage in church life, politics, and social practice. He warns of aristocracy, secrecy, and lax doctrine weakening faith communities.
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Dr. Young
First Baptist
David
Shammah
Lentiles
Christ
Hall's Great Discovery cures kidney and bladder troubles
One small bottle of Hall's Great Discovery claims to cure kidney and bladder issues including gravel and diabetes. Sold by mail for $1, the two month treatment promises relief for men women and children. Testimonial from H L Horton endorses its effectiveness in rheumatism and kidney problems.
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Waco
Dreyfus Guarded Like a Beast at Brest
Daily Telegraph correspondent from Brest reports Dreyfus guarded on board the Stax like a wild beast and isolated as a cholera patient. He would have died thinking General and champion existed, unaware of Colonel Picquart.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Brest
Dreyfus
Colonel Picquart
Panic at Western Paper Stock Company Fire In Chicago
One hundred frantic women and twenty men escaped a three story blaze on Fourteenth Street and Indiana Avenue. Eight women hurt leaping from windows. others injured by burns and smoke. Fire damage estimated at 310,000. John Gregson and James Hughes aided in rescue with a ladder, preventing further injuries.
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Chicago
Western Paper Stock Company
Fourteenth Street
Indiana Avenue
Anna Pretrosue
Agnes Cznewski
Alberta Bienes
Agnes la Buda
Frances Drapa
Maggio Zgede
Francis Scubada
Mary Barozki
John Gregson
James Hughes
St. Luke’s Hospital
Paper Company
Murdered Negro Woman Found In North Highlands Ravine
Viola Cooper, a negro woman, was found murdered in a wooden ravine on North Highlands near Columbus Georgia. She had been struck with an ax and an accomplice is detained. Charles Nathaniel and a colored woman are suspects. An inquest is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Columbus
Viola Cooper
North Highlands
Cooper
Chas
Nathaniel
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