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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1891
Page
2
The Boston Herald reports a nationwide protest against the federal elections bill within the Republican ranks. It notes support from party agencies and New England lawmakers who opposed the measure, and says the independent press helped Republicans recognize the mistake and save the party from the plan.
The Athens area, split between West and East, shows East Athens rapidly building up on the hills beyond the Oconee with new houses along the Georgia Carolina and Northern rail line. Speculation centers on Crisp as a potential next Speaker of the National House, supported by Southern backing and quiet campaigning. The piece notes local events, reunions of ex cadets, and ongoing appetite for regional development as spring approaches.
A shopkeeper laments customers who regret purchases at other stores, insisting that they waste time and miss savings by not choosing his establishment. The text teases repeated phrases about unhappy shoppers and their purchases elsewhere.
A sales pitch urges buyers to visit the Great Bargain Emporium and compare prices directly at headquarters. It warns against being persuaded into poor purchases and promises unbeatable offers that will not be available again.
A catalog of fabrics with yardage and per yard prices. entries include Satteen Remnants 24c, fig’d Lawn 3c for 985 yds, Spring Calico 8c for 1248 yds, Shirting Calicoes 44c for 40 pieces, French Lawn 6c for 140 yds, Mourning Satteens 8c, Persian Lawns 10c for 480 yds, and other textiles offering wide quantities and assorted colors and textures.
An old style sale notice offers fabrics and white goods at deep discounts. Persian White Mall Crochet, White Spanish Lace Malls, broken White Plaid Persian Lawns, Satin Striped Lawns, and bleaching items priced at a fraction of wholesale values. Counterpanes and bedspreads discounted, with sale ending this week. Shoes moved to the Dry Goods room after store relocation.
Great clearing shoe sale offers Ladies Kid Button Shoes at 75c and 100 per pair, French Kid and Dongola Button styles at 125, Opera and Common Sense lines at 150 for several sizes, Lace Patent Leather Tip shoes at 150. Buy now to avoid missing your size. come early to select.
Georgia readers learn of spring warmth and winter hints as Athens residents note sleet threats. Honorable Crisp visits Atlanta while Rev. Burke and Burney of Colquitt bring goods and woods respectively. Dr. Schlatter found dead in Brunswick. Athens hosts a bridge project and notable support for a grand Exposition fund in Augusta interest.
In Carnusville Georgia on May 13 a complex court fight emerges over bond as executors of John Duncan deceased. W T and J Duncan face mandamus to justify removal of administration to Elbert county while heirs represented by Little and Pike press the hearing set for the 23rd at Lawren. Weather turns bright and crop prospects improve as the legal struggle unfolds.
The Georgia Midland extends toward McDonough and the Augusta and Chattanooga line may reach Athens soon. Col. Machen and Piedmont Construction push the project as Elberton cheers the Carolina and Northern, with trains already running to points in Carolina. Georgia Railroad Commission ponders a uniform two cent per mile passenger rate statewide.
MAX JOSEPH notes broad support for a 2 cent passenger rate by the railroad commission. He argues the uniform reduction benefits travelers and railroads alike, citing Western & Atlantic results and increased income. Covington and Macon offer a low excursion rate to Oxford with special cars to Madison, praised by citizens and students.
Dr Culpepper famed evangelist with Mr Williams to pitch a large tent in Athens for a series of union style religious meetings. He will arrive Tuesday week and preach on religious questions attracting local ministers including Gwaltney Lane and Kendall. A convenient location will be chosen to seat up to 48 customers and attendance is expected to be high.
A patent leather, lace and coaster shoe sale is announced with prices from 100 to 200 per pair. 140 pairs two classes listed at 125 each and 63 pairs at 175. 250, 975 and other lots sold as the vendor runs the shop until all stock is cleared.
The Masons of this vicinity organized here yesterday as Jones Lodge. Officers elected include I J Meadow W M R W Boggs SW J W Meadow J W Charles Sims JSv J A Greene Sec J A Gleer Treas E L Benton Tyler They plan to build a lodge on a vacant lot with a store room above for meetings Maj J H Jones and Mr George Loehr of Elberton visited. A much needed rain arrived improving farmers’ spirits.
Paris dispatch reports Meunier an ex customs officer and widower with two sons, arrested for murder and robberies after pursuing a wealthy girl who rejected him for poverty. He allegedly burned a residence to force marriage, killed a priest and his servant, and confessed to many crimes except a double murder.
Harmony Grove Georgia May 15 Special Mr W I Harrison a popular drummer is in the Grove today Reverend W A Dodge a Methodist minister from Atlanta has returned home after aiding in the revival led by G W Duval Sheriff Dean Owens of Banks County is in the Grove circulating among friends Professor J Walker received a tele...
Local notes report Lucy Cobb commencement near, electric line work daily, and Home School girls leaving for Tallulah Falls. Judge George C. Thomas repairs his dwelling as a double wedding nears in Athens. Homes along Milledg? Avenue brightened by rain. Fishermen Tinnie W. Rucker, Walter Christy, T. Reed, and A. O. Eberhart return from Middle River trip. Nott district court circuit completed. Gov Northen grants pardons including Gaines for rape after 13 years served. Beneficiarys include Dan Woolfolk sentence reduced to five dollars. Tobe Jackson’s application pending.
Sam W. Small reports a scathing letter from Rev. Dr. Sal to Rev. J. of Hicks Street S. M. E. Church. The missive claims proof of regular conduct via Duffy and cites support from Bishop W. X. Ninde of Kan for Utah university integrity. It also references a nationwide call for terms and attacks on Wesley Hill and related writings amid strong vituperative language.
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