Big Company to Be Formed in Athens Soon
A new enterprise is planned to be formed in Athens at an early date. Details on directors and capital were not disclosed in the available text.
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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1893
Page
8
A new enterprise is planned to be formed in Athens at an early date. Details on directors and capital were not disclosed in the available text.
A new Georgia Loan and Savings Association plans to operate in Athens soon after the Clarke Superior court grants its charter. Lead organizers include C D Flanigan James White C A Scudder W S Holmand and George Dudley Thomas with an initial 1000 shares at one million dollars capital, with a potential 50 000 share increase to five million dollars. The firm will buy sell lease or dispose of property and offer secured loans, aiming to become a major southern financial entity.
Capt Oliver supports a Democratic primary to select the postmaster candidate in Athens. He argues a primary best reflects voters wishes, ensuring the majority’s choice governs the appointment and relieves the congressman. The text also advertises Dr Bull’s cough syrup and mentions an executrix in a testament case.
A dying Negro woman named Jones on Cleveland Avenue Friday night aroused a crowd as six people restrained her in bed. She alternated between curses and prayers while voicing fears for her child and noting she stole crumbs to feed it. The piece also notes a citywide rash of chicken thefts.
Patient reports sores covering head and body with no relief from various remedies. Mentions Cuticuma pementes and Keemee alternatives followed by unreadable notes and a signature line from E. A. Jones of McIntosh, Georgia.
Petition to incorporate a building and loan association in Clarke County seeking powers to issue stock, borrow, contract, manage assets, and establish by laws. Includes capital stock details of ten thousand shares at one hundred dollars each, monthly installments, and potential expansion up to fifty thousand shares. Court section and sheriff sale notice follow.
The Clarke County sheriff announces a sale of property tied to the Athens Machine Works and related parcels. The levy covers Lumpkin Street frontage and surrounding land, with the sale to address liens from the Juvenile Court and creditors. The notice names Charles Walker and W J Tucker as involved parties and cites E L as deputy conduct of the sale.
Athens store showcases over one hundred novelty suits from France Germany England and America for Easter. Prices span 5 to 20 dollars with numerous fabrics including whip cords serges damasks and silks. Large stock of linens laces curtains rugs and towels plus new department for lace curtains and portieres.
Largest shipment of handkerchiefs with 60 dozen ladies printed hem 4c, 48 dozen Pare Linen 10c, 25 dozen chiffon 15c. Pare Linen embroideries hemstithed 25c. Corsets, corset waists from 25c. Hosiery lines highlight Royal Stainless, school hose, silk, lisle options and 15 29 335 end 490 ladies’ seamless goods. Broad offers on prints, muslins, linens, velours and umbrellas.
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