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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1893
Page
7
The two week exhibition in Athens features Babcock tester cheese fat De Levalle milk separator and daily lectures on economical dairy management. Reporter notes practical insights from H J Wing on feeding cows and milk usage, plus free samples and demonstrations for attendees.
A sensational account from the Augusta Evening Herald reports a "death by own action" club formed in Augusta. It includes two newspaper men and four young men who vow to end their lives within 30 days if the loser is chosen, reflecting a wave of despair among creditors and city society.
A local sale advertises extensive fabric discounts with Percales at 10c per yard and 36 inch widths in multiple patterns. Bedford Cord and French Ginghams offer 6c to 12c per yard, Satteen and Damask pieces priced from 6c to 40c. Linen Damask and towels listed, plus sateen, crepe, and crepe-like textiles. All dress goods meant to clear space for spring stock.
The preliminary trial of Allie and Henry Beusse for the murder of W. H. Cadie opened with defense and prosecution presenting similar testimony as the Briggs case. The defense plans to reveal the full theory today, contending Cadie died from a head strike on the office door sharp edge. The proceedings draw growing public interest in Athens.
Advertisement lists pencils and pencils with rubbers at 5 to 10 cents per dozen, pad locks 10 cents each, Cologne 10 cents a bottle, pocket books 5 cents, lock straps 15 cents, hair pins 3 bundles for 10 cents, buttons 5 cents a dozen, pepper boxes 5 cents each, nutmeg graters 5 cents each, fine and coarse combs at 5 cents, and picture frames formerly 25 cents now 10 cents.
Charleston March 10. Gov ernor respites Napoleon Lavelle white consigned to hang for the February 1890 murder of his wife Belle Levelle. The respite to April 7 suggests commutation to life or a shorter term. The case, tried in June 1890 before Judge Aldrich, ended in a guilty verdict and a death sentence. Appeals followed, with rulings on writs of error and constitutionality. The record notes a key Supreme Court point on unlawful acts and penalties.
Question questions why people suffer indigestion constipation dizziness and appetite issues while promoting a dubious 75 cent remedy. It cites an unclear ad claiming a guaranteed cure by a fictional drug with garbled brand names and misspellings.
Advertises a large corset sale with many brands and styles. Lists Bootree duplex waists at 1 60, Hauton waists at 1.00, Spirit waists at 1 25, Warner and Gilbert corsets priced from 25 to 1 85, plus child waists at 65c. Encourages quick purchase while stocks last.
An assortment of ladies and men's footwear offered at substantial markdowns. Ladies common sensé button shores and kid button styles show large price cuts, while men’s goodyear and calf shoes, plus buff and veal calf varieties, carry reduced tag prices. All kinds of boys shoes also advertised at reduced rates.
A varied lot of ladies shoes described as French kid button shoes opera and common sense styles. Prices listed include items worth 500 at 325, 425 at 275, 265 at 200, and 200 for opera pt tip 50, indicating a sale on multiple button shoe models.
Senator Hill visited President Cleveland by appointment in a lengthy twenty minute interview at the White House. The meeting drew many appointment seekers to the cabinet room, signaling more than a social call. Additional nominations were sent to the senate for postmaster, minister to Mexico, and London consul general.
Prices that will astonish the people. Men's and Boy's Dress Shirts choice at 45 cents, 55 cents. Men's and Boy's Dress first grade choice at 69 cents.
Advertisement lists men's dress items with dramatic markdowns including collars at 5 to 9 cents per pair the 75 cent and 50 cent shirt grades marked down to 43 and 29 to 20 cents respectively. Hats and felt hats reduced from two fifty to one fifty and one twenty five for best grades.
A dense list of reduced prices appears for staples and canned goods. Sugar 20 pounds, rice five cents per pound, soap bars fifty cents, soda four pounds, tea varied at fifty cents and thirty cents, macaroni and mixed breakfast items, vegetables and fruits, spices, sauces, pickles, and baking powders. Multiple items priced at ten cents per can or bottle, with limited quantities on hand.
John 8 Willetts, the so called famous crank, remains in St. Louis with HQ at 1113 Leoust Street. He foresees 1893 as the most eventful year, predicting Europe’s bloody war, Roman imperial restoration, widening class strife, global cholera, and a string of natural and celestial omens.
Lexingotn March 5. Steven Langford, a wealthy 80 year old Madison county farmer, has contracted the first Lexington stone coffin since Henry Clay’s. The coffin made from Langford’s limestone weighs 1500 pounds and is designed to prevent his body from being devoured after death by polecats, minks, and chipmunks. It cost 1575.
USBURG March 9 District Master Workman Dempsey of Knights of Labor is convicted of instigating poisoning of non unionists at Home pool. He begins a seven year sentence, is shaved and fitted with a new suit. His attorney cautions patience while awaiting a potential intervention from higher courts. The Atheneum club seeks charter approval and promising growth.
Ordinaries of Georgia plan a convention in Atlanta on July 12 to promote social fellowship and discuss issues of interest. S M Herrington Clarke B E Thrasher Oconee H W Bell Jackson A Randolph Hell organize the gathering. The public asks what happens to marriage licenses for couples away from home.
In a lobby anecdote retold by Frank Pierson of Mimafield the memory of Lincoln is revived through a tale from Senator Sherman about Dick Parsons of Cleveland meeting Lincoln. Parsons, proudly dressed, impressed Lincoln who spoke with Sherman while Parsons collected his nerves and thanked Lincoln for the honor of representing America abroad. The piece ends promoting Syrup of Figs as a spring cleansing remedy from the California Fig Syrup Co.
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