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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1893

Page

2

Briggs Suspended Vote Rebuffs Briggs on All Counts

The Presbyterian general assembly, in Washington, voted against Dr. Briggs on every count of the appeal from the New York presbytery. A committee chaired by Rev. Thomas A. Hoyt was formed to draft a minute stating the assembly’s stance. The assembly later affirmed the 1822 scriptures delivery and scheduled further proceedings, with Brigge’s suspension likely to be recommended.

Washineron Presbyterian General Assembly Briggs Francis Brown New York Pennsylvania E. P. Hallon Indiana Thomas D. Ewin Iowa Eldersa John Randolph Baltimore Thomas McDougal Ohio David Jacks California Edward T. Green New Jersey James A. Curry Kentucky E. D. Warfield General Assembly Dr. Brigge Brigge Baker Judicial Committee Synod of W. C. Young J. T. Smith T. A. Hoyt D. D Philadelphia Warfield LaFayette College

Townsend Insanity Verdict in Gladstone Attack Trial

London June 3 William Townsend, jailed on a pistol charge in Downing Street, faced a murder intent case against Prime Minister Gladstone. A jury found him guilty of the offense but insane. the judge ordered that Townsend be confined as insane.

Gladstone London William Townsend Downing Street Iatepae Glad Townsend Srae

Special sale prices on groceries and household goods

Advertises weekly specials with deep discounts on granulated sugar coffee baking powders flavorings extracts crackers rice and flour, plus oils, pickles, mustards, pepper and soap. Lists grocer’s vs my price across many items, urging customers to buy at reduced rates. Includes multiple mis-spellings and OCR errors typical of an old page.

Rio Orseford

Dry Goods Coupons and Bargains at Charlies Store

Specials on wash dress goods for midsummer wear and new lawn fabrics. Figured muslins 14 cents per yard, May Flower Lisle finish 4 cents, White Lawn India Linen 4 cents, and Lisle finish 8 seats grade at 4 cents per yard. Charlies offers new lots and coupons for silverware.

Textile prices from a vintage fabric listing

A historical catalog excerpt lists full length Black Mull Skirting and assorted fabrics with yardage and prices. Items include Ginghams Apple Tissue Lawns Muslins Organdies Batistes Dimity and Nainsook remnants with prices ranging from 4 to 20 cents per yard.

Corea Malcca Organdies Batistes Teyd Dephi Mulls

Towels for Sale at Low Prices

Cotton towels priced at 3 cents each for standard size and 5 cents each for large towels. Also offers 55 Turkish towels in extra large size. Straightforward sale listing with emphasis on low prices and bulk quantities.

Colored borders and Irish linen towels sale notes

Listing of textiles with prices: color d borders at 10 cents each, 25 cents for 52 pair large size colored Peedece orth at 50 cents per pair, 50 pairs extra size Huck towels at 25 cents per pair, 1 lot fine large Irish linen towels at 35 cents per pair, 60 1 lot extra fine extra large best Irish linen towels at 50 cents per pair, total 100 as stated.

Damask and Linen Table Items For Sale

Table damask five pieces colored damask extra width at 40 cents a yard oil colors four pieces fine white damask at 40 cents one good valuation 60 cents four yard one piece very fine linen damask with 85 cent to go at 60 cents three pieces extra fine Irish linen damask worth 125 to go at 75 cents a yard

Curtaing sale on lace curtains for bulk prices

Bargain sale of lace curtains with varied sizes and lengths. 162 pairs at 49 cents per set, 14 percent larger sets at 80 cents, 98 extra large 34 foot curtains at 100 per pair, and 43 extra length pairs priced at 100 per pair.

Scrim Bargain Showcases Varied Curtain Fabrics

A local sale lists fabric pieces with prices for curtains and drapery materials. Figures include Scrim at 10 cents per piece with value 15 cents, better quality Scrim at 12 cents per piece worth 20 cents, and Extra fine Polka dot Scrim at 14 cents per yard.

Shoes and Slippers Oxfords and Boots Sale List

Shoes and slippers for ladies and men offered at various sale prices. Oxford ties and tip Oxfords for ladies, Russian calf Blutcher styles, evening oxfords, slippers, and boys and mens leather lace shoes with marked values and sale prices. Limited stock, early purchase advised.

Oxford Oxfords Blutcher Danv Sense Opera

Indictments in Atlanta dumping grounds arson case

Fulton county grand jury indicts five citizens for two counts of arson related to fires at the dumping grounds and the Atlanta Fertilizer and Glue company. Detectives pursue evidence while suppressing details, amid earlier nuisance findings and public protests. The article also notes the Liberty Bell casting ceremony with Mrs. Cleveland touching a button.

Atlanta Fulton County Atlanta Fertilizer and Glue Company Grand Jury Bill Akridge Jim Akridge Tom Elliott Adolphus Durant Will Ogden Oag Wasitons

California Fig Syrup Co. Laxative Highlighted for Ladies

The article promotes Syrup of Figs as a pleasant safe laxative for women under all conditions. It advises buyers to ensure authenticity by checking the California Fig Syrup Co. name printed near the package bottom.

California California Fig Syrup Co

Italian Warships At Annapolis Reach Graduation Week

Italian navy ships Etna and Dogalli of the international review fleet remain at Annapolis until the Naval Academy graduation exercises. A national salute from Etna was fired and answered by the academy. A moonlight sham battle occurred at the government farm as part of the program.

Annapolis Etna Dogalli International Review Fleet Ar Eas New York Academy Government Farm

Wanted to Be Dictator A History of Sacasa Downfall

The World reports from Panama that after Grey Town fell the revolutionaries declared a siege and blocked Lake Managua cutting Sacasa from eastern departments. Battles at Malays damaged government forces, while accusations focused on Sacasa's incapacity and push for a dictatorial government akin to Chile and Venezuela. The revolt grew as conservatives alienated, leading to a broad conspiracy and armed uprising.

New York Panama Colon Greytown Managua Ntional Sacasa Malays Imaceda Chili Palacio Venezuela Diaz Mexico Nunez Colombia Nicaragua

Peru on edge as civil war looms amid unrest and violence

New evidence from Lima shows political chaos deepening in Peru with bands of lawless youths prowling streets and gunplay common. Supporters Pierola and Rosas are favored to win if elections occurred, while Pierola signals willingness to seize power by force. A separate dispatch reports Uganda's British protectorate proclamation after Uganda evacuated.

New York Peru Lima Caceres Pierola Dr. Rosas Guatemala

Judge Swayne and political prosecutions in Florida politics

Tallahassee dispatch notes United States Judge Swayne and the Florida House request for impeachment, detailing earlier GOP candidates for state supreme court and subsequent prosecutions that toppled Democrats, with reference to 1890 court records and alleged political persecution. Also covers Columbus caravels towed to St Lawrence mouth and J W Barnett returning from Gate City for a funeral of Prof Warm's eight year old niece.

Tallahassee United States Swayne Florida Houe State Supreme Court M. Stripling Copublican Vittle Harrison Smart S. Swayne Washington Herbert St. Lawrence

Remains of Jefferson Davis Arrive in Richmond Calm Funeral Procession

The funeral train bearing ex President Davis arrives at Richmond depot at 8 05 am. A vast crowd greets the procession as veterans march in fours bearing the bier to the capitol. Soldiers present arms at the senate chamber door while floral tributes from north and south surround the casket.

Jefferson Davis Richmond Davis Capitol Sega

Gate City bank sale status remains unsettled

Atlanta on June 1 reports the Gate City bank building sale to the Venable brothers has not closed. Depositors await payoffs as officials cite technical delays and unreceived funds. A second item from Connellsville Pa notes a family murder in New Haven.

Atlanta Gate City Bank Venable Brothers Examiner Stone Stene

Convicted Tybee Police Chief Gaffney Faces Two Charges

Savannah June 1 ex chief of police Frank D Gaffney was convicted by two juries in city court on charges of cursing and using obscene language in front of ladies and falsely arresting John McLaughlin at the Ranch club The case recalls a prior incident last August when Gaffney cursed McDonough at Tybee and the mayor fined Mrs Ghat for a Sunday liquor tavern violation The mayor claims he was defending his wife and his right to curse in the dispute.

Savannah Frank D. Gaffney Tybee John McLaughlin Ranch Club Gaffney McDonough

Ladies Hosiery Prices Slammed By Narrow Discounts

Readable line items show Our Ladies 40 cents hose at 27 cents per pair and 3d vent hose at 25 cents per pair. Also listed are fast black hose at 10 cents and similar offerings, indicating a mid century bargain sale.

New Georgiy Factory Rising at Mills Site

Capt White describes the Georgiy plant expansion to replace the old mill with a larger, up-to-date facility. The new building will be several stories high with improved machinery, more space, and better working conditions. Stockholders plan to employ all current workers as production shifts increase.

Georgiary Cipt RB. White Capt. White Tts Georgis

Wanted and R 2 or,-Mer of ranted to see the Association Hartford

The fragment mentions an association in Hartford and a sought recommendation from a leading, well established entity in the field, but the text is incomplete.

Hartford

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