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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1893
Page
2
The Times reports Siam refuses entry to French gunboats on the Menam River and threatens to sink any crossing vessels. France calls the move almost a declaration of war as troubles spread along the Annam frontier and trade halts.
A historical advertisement describes a grand closing out of embroidery stock with low prices. Items include 10 yards Calico 30c, 10 yards Ginghams 50c, 8 yards figured Flannel 50c, Sea Island 35c, and 54 inch Embroidered Mull All-overs at 40c. Limited quantities, hem stitched, many items 10c to 60c. Pearl buttons and thread included free. stock includes diverse patterns and colors.
A sale at 502 advertises shoes priced 50 cents per pair from regular stock that previously ranged from 125 to 200 dollars. The announcement highlights a large selection including styles named Latie Dongoa Button and Lace Shoes.
A catalog style notice announcing an all week sale on household and sewing items. Pins, needles, threads, lead pencils, spools, hair pins, silk, belts, shawl straps, buttons, hair brushes, garter webbing, soaps, cologne, hair oil, shoe dressing, undergarments, collarettes, collars, baskets, bureau scarfs, ramble of fabric and notions with prices per item or per dozen.
An OCR fragment lists items including granulated sugar, roasted ground coffee, green coffee, kerosene oil, flavoring extracts, brooms, molasses, syrup, vinegar, flour in several brands and sizes with assorted prices per pound, gallon, barrel, or sack. Indicates bulk discounts and quantity pricing.
Col James M Smith of Smithonia responds to rumors that he was whipped by a guard. In a July 11 1893 letter from Athens Georgia he denies any truth to the tale, denounces the accuser and other rumor spreaders, and defends his conduct and contributions to the community. He offers a $100 reward for proof of the rumor and criticizes those who repeat such stories.
The writer criticizes unpaid bills delaying merchants profits and urges residents to settle old accounts before summer trips. He praises some Athens merchants who require prompt payment and questions lax credit practices that push debt onto business owners. The piece reflects local concern over economic strain and personal responsibility.
The first annual convention of Georgia ordinaries closes in Atlanta with Judge H W Bell elected chairman. Attendees consider fee changes and propose four week publication notices for land title service and administrator resignations, plus allowing publication in any county newspaper with general circulation for legal notices.
Montezuma proposes to build a twenty thousand dollar courthouse and provide a lot gratis to the county if the town becomes the county seat. Major W L Glessner leads a tour of Ohioans through Georgia fruit lands. interest in Waycross centers on the postmastership with Capt F W Fuller set to resign. Congress may defer endorsement, leaving selection to Postmaster General Wilson. A Rabbeville paper notes the local exchange scene and temperance debates persist. Singer Sewing Machine ad ends the snippet.
The fragment shows a headline about Lyndon proposing a plan to solve a question associated with Dr E and the number 8. Further context is not available in readable text.
A movement in Athens aims to develop local industries with Dr. E. S. Lyndon leading efforts. The plan centers on a large plant with an enormous engine to power small factories, promising ready start up space and power for furniture makers and other ventures. The effort seeks civic support and would boost Athens’ manufacturing prospects.
Macon Georgia July 13 a farmer living near Eastme Warren was shot and killed instantly by Collier after a long standing feud. The men confronted each other in a yard and rifle fire erupted with a single knock shot missing, then another shot from behind a tree ended the life of the farmer. Police began investigations into the affray and fire history linked to the feud.
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