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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1889

Page

6

Pointers for Maids of Athens Fashion Trends

The article surveys latest dress styles in Athens focusing on bustle modifications. It describes varied silhouettes, including accordian dresses and plain shirts with sashes, and notes comfort over ornate drapery. It highlights a shift toward simpler lines and soft fabrics for summer wear. It also mentions a generous offer from the Presbyterian church to their pastor Dr G W Lane for an extended Europe trip, which he declines, and plans a summer rest with his congregation.

Athens Presbyterian Church of Our City G. W. Lane Europe Ds Br. Lané Oni

OwlCaught on Bird Hook Baffles River Hunters

Night before last Charlie Baldwin and Sheriff John Weir set hooks along the Oconee river baited with birds and rabbit pieces. The next morning they found an owl on one hook, the bird in its beak and the owl caught by the hook in its leg. The event is described as curiously as a true tale. A London dispatch notes money for a Sullivan vs Jam Smith fight is expected when Sporting Life issues its articles.

Charlie Baldwins John Weir Oconee London Inq Sullivan Jam Smit Sporting Life Dr. King Sumptio W.H. Cole Fort Smith John Crawford & Corser J.D. Sledge &Co

Millionaire Sim Reschter Wins Big At Long Branch

Lone Branch July night sees Sim Reschter, partner of Tabor, win 35000 at the Pennsylvania Club House after a 5 PM to 5 AM session. He plans to depart west with the winnings. George Law reportedly loses 82000 in the same game amid his notorious circle.

Lone Branch Sim ‘Reschter of &x Senator Tabor Pittsburg Pennsylvania West George Law New York Long Branch Mr. Law

Washington Flood Debris Removal and Long Bridge Plan

Lieutenant Colonel Peter C. Hains in his annual engineers report estimates 1,000,000 cubic yards of flood debris in the Potomac channels. He recommends spending $600,600 next year to reconstruct the Long Bridge, with total work cost at $1,141, ae.

Long Bridge Wasmserox Peter C. Hains Corps of Engineers Chief of Engineers Potomac

Major Ely Sts Lived to Read News of His Death

Major R N Ely visited BarynnipG Georgia on July 16 and read obituary notices about himself. He was amused by the comments on his supposed demise and affirmed he remains alive and in good health.

Barynnipg R. N. Ely

Trouble in Oklahoma City Election Sparks Rioting Fears

In Oklahoma City on July 16, officials fear a riot if an election is attempted. The opposition majority intends to vote. those who try will be arrested. City authorities, backed by the military per a recent proclamation, govern the emergency.

OxtAutoma Ciry Baltimore John Crawford & Co L. Dislodge & Co

Parnell Counsel Withdraws From Inquiry

Loxpoy July 16. Mr Parnell's counsel formally withdraws from the inquiry before the special commission due to manifest unfairness in its refusal to examine the books of the loyal and patriotic union. Parnell then addressed the judges and applied for a speedy final settlement.

Loxpoy Parnell Special Commission Loyal and Patriotic Union

Shot by a Woman Mrs Gross Kills Man With Pistol

Elizabeth Elen Gross fatally shot James E Coates early this morning after he allegedly attacked her. Coates threatened to kill Gross with a razor before she drew her pistol and fired, killing him. The incident occurred in Bactimony on July 16.

Murdered by a tramp on Main Street

Special to The Banner Rocue Ester Minn July 16 John Hessinger of Easton Pa was murdered on Main street here last evening by a tramp who refused to give 10 cents for whisky and was shot in the spine. The murderer escaped to the woods as twenty tramps were captured near the city limits with one identified as the killer.

Rocue Ester Minn John Hessinger Easton Main Street Hessinger

Engagement of Emmons Blaine and Anita McCormick

Special to The Banner reports the engagement of Emmons Blaine and Anita McCormick, second daughter of the late CoH McCormick of Reaper fame, announced in Blaine-McCormick, CurtcaGo on July 16. A San Proverco dispatch notes a flood in Kwamtung northwest where 6 000 times were lost after water burst.

CurtcaGo Emmons Blaine Anita McCormick Coh. McCormick Reaper Fame San Proverco China Kwamtung

Grants to British Princes and American Debt Talks

Notes on proposed grants to Princess Louise and Prince Albert Victor with dowry and annuity details. A Richmond dispatch reports bondholders’ council refusing Virginia debt negotiations, possible alliances with English banks. Also local items from Jefferson and High Shoals about court decisions, travel, school plans, and a rescue by Mrs. Rodwell after two girls were swept by a current.

Louise Earl of Fife Prince Albert Victor Princess Louise Prince Albert Victor

Death of Aspeal M. Cole veteran Republican founder

Aspeal M. Cole died at his Wellsville New York home at 1 30 this morning aged 86. He organized the first Republican convention at Friendship in 1875 and the first nominating convention at Angelic two months later. A lifelong advocate, he received little personal reward and kept to the background.

Bur ¥Ato Aspeal M. Cole Republica Party Wellsville N. Y Friendship Angelic

Governor Lowry Targets Participants in Prize Fight Anger

New Orleans reports Gov. Lowry has begun punitive actions against those who aided the prize fight. C W Rich of Marion County and Capt J W Janison of Lauderdale County were arraigned before two judges at Purvis Mississippi, bond set at 1000 each. Referee John Fitzpatrick surrendered in Jackson and was bound to appear at Purvis. Requisition papers and orders for arrest of Queen and Crescent officials E L Tyler and R C Carroll, plus warrant for Bud Renaud, were noted. Gov Nicholls advised Fitzpatrick to surrender, and officials expect further arrests. Lowry intends to arrest everyone prominent in the fight.

New Orleans Lowry C.W. Rich Marion County J.W. Janison Lauderdale County Purvis Miss John Fitzpatrick Jackson Gov. Lowry Fitzpatrick Gov. Nicholls Messrs. E. L. Tyler R. C. Carroll Queen and Crescent Road Bud Renaud

Presidents' Sons Meet in London at Windsor Castle

Three sons of U S presidents Jessie Grant and Russell Harrison called on Minister Lincoln in London. The visitors met the Lincoln family and dined with the Queen at Windsor Castle, a rare event in history. Muldoon denounces Sullivan as a loafer.

Loxpon United States Legation Lincoln Jessie Grant Russell Harrison London Russell Harrison Windsor Castle Victoria Russell B. Harrison Bohemia Silah Gillis Chicago Buffalo Shah of Gebhardt Callifornia

Sparks From The Wires Roundup Of Scattered News

Denials, suicides, fires, law cases and social scandals fill the column. Walter Blaine denies a resignation report while health is good. Charles Behr shoots self amid love tragedy in New York. Injuries from spike wounds, jail scenes in Quincy, and various crimes and notices across states گزارش.

Walter Blaine Charles Behr New York Sullivan Kilrain Salvation Army Quincy Mass Pennsylvania Liberia

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Oconee River Washington Oklahoma Parne Blaine—McCormick Virginia Hiseton Baltimore Sun Richmond Messrs Parsons Henderson Virginiaebt Jefferson Sperin Jefferson, Ga Aidens Aspeal M. Cole Republican Party Rich Richburg Banner Muldoon Ireland Missouri River Willie Henderson Stanley Country N.C Scranton Drummondville Ontwert Niagara Cronin Fred J Ségmore Findley Ohio Elay Daniel Crawbaugh New Haven Conn Mamie Doolan Frederick Honey New Jersey E. C. Jordan Jordan’s White Sniphim Frederick County Howard Fuller Blount County Ala McMillan Blackville S. C Doerr Minneapolis Tent Atlanta A.J. Wilie W.J. Pelot Wilie Pelot Pierson General Assembly Knights of Labor Evansville Ind A. R.robertson Robertson Garantee Bucklen L. D. Sledge & Co Dickson Manufacturing Company Russell’ Myrick Myrick & Henderson Fort Smith, Ark Swift J. H. Willets New York City Johnstown Botanic Blood Bahn Clay Calhoun Ware Department of Agriculture Pike County Hall Atcc Ticlura Taylor Taylor Hunan Jesus Nan Terpa J. W.K Keelers Yiesis Hires Philo S. A Eerie Ween
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