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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
6
The Clarke County sale notices report a relief drive raising over $30 for famine relief. Funds are being collected by J S King Co and Mr Amis is canvassing the county, with residents contributing through churches and individuals.
Local shop advertises closing out sale on skirtings suiting ducks cheviotts jasings and percale fabrics with emphasis on discount selection and final clearance.
A local sale offers several lots including silk dot pearls at 35 cents, lunch baskets at 15 cents, school umbrellas at 35 cents, best household items at 3 for 25 cents, Jap fans at 2 for 5 cents, pearl buttons at 5 cents, and toilet soaps advertised as a city assortment priced at 25 cents on the dollar less than other asks.
A partial OCR text lists multiple surnames and firms such as Orr Palmer & Sons, Fearn & Son, Baker Bogart, and Abney Broa with scattered notes about a fire scene, a long disused highway or river section, and a reference to a prewar runaway slave report.
Sunday at 6 o clock funeral services for Dr. B. B. Davis were held at Emmanuel Church in OCONEE with Rev. Troy Beatty leading. A large crowd attended as hymns were sung and the rites observed before burial at OCONEE Cemetery.
Report from Newport News dated July 23 describes a massive wildfire near Dismal Swamp, Grover Cleveland's favorite haunt, threatening flimsy huts and plantations. Wild beasts driven from the flames roam countryside causing damage. poisonous reptiles are reported miles away. deer and large bears are attacking livestock as the fire spreads.
The superior court met in Watkinsville with Judge Russell addressing the grand jury about adjournment. After hearings and votes the court remained open as only one juror favored postponement. Lawyers present at opening included W B Barnett H Tack A B Erwin J J Strickland T J Shackelford Higgin, Price, G O Thomas Middlebrooks Smith Weat Syken and Brand.
Twenty five members of the Athens Guards state they will go to China if the Third Regiment accepts their service. The offer shows strong company spirit, with the men aware they may face holidays war, hard marching, and flying bullets. A prominent local bookkeeper offers to serve as clerk if they go. Col Thomason visits and praises the unit’s drill and spirit.
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Mr C T Hussey chairs a committee to raise funds and set conditions for a four crop contest in wheat hay oats and corn. Athenium and merchants back the plan with near three hundred dollars raised toward a thousand. Exhibits and events will coincide with the Georgia Weekly Press Association meeting at Broad street club house.
The annual Pittman mill picnic and dance hosted by Mr. R. L. Pittman will now take place on Tuesday July 5 rather than Wednesday. All invited, bring lunch basket and big appetite. ladies especially welcome.
Mrs. Mary Peeler aged eighty died Sunday at her daughter Mrs. John H. McDorman home in East Athens after years of paralysis. Survived by several children, funeral services were held at the McDorman residence by Hon. Ellison D. Stone. She was a longtime member of the Methodist church. Remains sent to Harmony Grove for interment yesterday morning.
The Ath sonom club plans a fall and winter lecture series at their clubhouse for members. Prof. Sylvan ia Morris will open with a China topic likely in late September. Judge Emory Speer may speak, with 20 more lecturers to follow. a diverse, entertaining program is promised.
Lige Dean known as Uncle Lige and longtime efficient jurist at Lucy Cobb Institute died Saturday night at his home. A popular figure with many white friends his health failed months ago forcing him to stop work. He will be buried this morning.
Fragments indicate a notice to all involved about a hearing set for 8 August. Names appear garbled but reference to a public or legal hearing and local officials are implied.
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