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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
3
Early use of Mother's Friend helps keep the shape by relaxing and sustaining muscles during pregnancy. It softens strain, aids natural contraction after birth, reduces wrinkles, and is said to ease morning sickness, shorten labor, and boost strength. Sold at drug stores for 31 a bottle from The Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta GA.
A weekly column muses on beauty in nature and character, noting rivers, oceans, forests, and even venomous reptiles as parts of beauty. It cites Skiff the Jeweler in Athens, underscores engagement rings, and ends with a satirical church notice about a donkey parade and church protocol.
Report from the Seaboard Air Line depot describes a three am eruption as about a thousand Black people gathered seeking to leave for Mississippi. A police response halted ticket sales, arrests followed disorderly conduct by a Black woman named Johnson, and Sgt Alec Sage was injured while subduing assailants.
A large crowd of Black residents gathered at Clarke Seaboard depot causing disorder as authorities intervened. Sheriff Wier and deputies, plus city and legal officials, warned vagrants under state law with dispersal orders while some left and many returned home. The episode unsettled farmers worried about loss of labor and crops, and the public with mixed views on letting emigration continue. The incident follows a violent clash where Sergeant Sage was assaulted with rocks and sticks before assistance arrived.
Report notes diverse opinion on whether B A Williams solicited laborers to leave Athens or acted as an emigration agent without a Clarke county license. Sheriff Nelms released the arrested “Pegleg” Williams amid public talk of a great crime. Attorneys believe a prosecution will proceed. negro agents face charges and white associates are under police scrutiny as evidence is gathered.
The remains of Governor William Goebel were moved from the chapel where guarded since February 8th and buried west of the chapel on the hill overlooking the Kentucky river. The interment spot is highly visible and memorial services were held in both houses of the Kentucky legislature.
Brigadier General Davis reports Porto Rico famine amid hurricane relief strain. Captain Bishop of the Fifth Cavalry warns rations must continue as many farmers cleared lands and employments vanishing. Starvation fears spread from Atundo and Arecibo to coffee districts while bananas and plantains lag.
Workmen with families face hunger as towns drift in search of food. General Davis requests 500 tons of rics codfish and bacon to follow a prior shipment and meet March 16. F. M. Higgins reports Bucklen's Arnica salve cured his years long piles after other remedies failed.
Frankfort, Ky., March 12. Adjutant General John B. Castleman met with Governor Beckham as the new state guard formation advances. Several existing companies have joined Beckham, and a fresh unit organized yesterday at Louisville, with others to be mustered in soon as the Triplett resolution proceeds to authorize funding and arms for the militia.
Special values offered this week include remnants and dress goods priced well below retail. Notable items include 1 cent paper Needles, Pearl Dress and Shirt remnants at low '10c grade' values, Fruit of the Loom bleaching remnants at 7c, Wool mixed dress goods 124c, Cotton D Beige dress goods 2c per yard, 1,000 yards printed Dimity remnants at 7 1/2c, 42 inch white lawn remnants at 8 3/4c, and a card of 12 Nickle safety pins for 4c.
Spool cotton sale offers 1000 dozen best Six Cord pool cotton strong and smooth. Slogan claims users prefer it to Coats Thread and will sell at 3 spools for 10 cents or 4 spools for one spool. White Duck priced 84 cents per 10 pieces. Colored Duck also 84 cents for 10 pieces.
An Athens sale advertises 1000 yards of 27 inch brown linen for 15 cents per yard, suitable for many garments and items. It also promotes 1000 handkerchiefs for children at one cent each and 1000 pairs of ribbed children's hose at five cents per pair.
An advertisement proclaims the strongest line yet with Mohar’s Granite cloths Tarnise and other fabrics including Battist Cra ns Serges Henriettas and fancy Weaves offering a broad range of textile goods for sale.
The exhibit features Crane de Chines silks including Bengalines Tafotas and China Silks showcasing a range of patterns and textures for fashion and interior use.
Display presents Staple and pastel shades along with Old Silver Castor eee blue red gray and gold fabrics. Includes eight mae Teen MChallies and French Flannels for waists.
A broad display of printed foulards features large and sorted silks in all grades and widths. The garments highlight durable, stylish dress silks regarded as perfect for spring and summer attire.
Davison & Lowe's showcases the latest dress trimmings including Jet and Silk Pasmentries Allovers and Beaded Not ings. The store presents correct selections in dress goods silks and trimmings for new season outfits.
Prices for muslins checks dimity white lawns garnet remnants and fine cottons listed in varied cents per yard or yardage. Items include 50 piece checks at 5c, 25 pieces 8hc, 100 124c worth 20c, 5 000 yards fine check dimity remnants 12 cen, white lawns with many cent values, fine ordandies batists Swiss piques and dotted Swiss, 1 000 yards fancy white goods remnants 74c worth 10c, 25 pieces corded pique 10c per yard 15c and 74c for check muslin 10c 8}c 124c 10c 124c 20c.
Showing all the new fabrics from 5 cent figured Lawns to Imported Organdies and Dimities at 50c per yard and 50 pieces Corded Lawns 5c worth 74c Printed Dimities 7 1 2 10 12 4 and 15c Percales 7 10 and 32c Full line Cotton Suitings and Skirtings One case best Shirting Prints 4c.
Ad lists ten linen lawn fabrics at 25 cents per yard with sale note promising prices not below 40 cents. Readable branding suggests discount through limited stock and shopper emphasis. No clearer event or location provided.
A local sale advertises remnants including white goods printed dimities lawns organdies ducks piques cheviotts linens bleachings flannels percal es wool dress goods and ribbons.
New stock announces rugs curtains Swiss silk aline and other draperies plus table linens towels napkins white quilts ready hemmed pillow cases and sheats. Hosiery handker chiefs gloves belts ribbons laces embroideries trunks umbrellas hats and school wear all offered at bargain prices with an extensive line for men women and children.
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