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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1893
Page
8
The Dowdy post office in Madison County was robbed late Friday night. Unknown burglars bored through the back window, stole ten dollars of stamps and two dollars in cash, left tools on the floor, and escaped. No suspects identified. a close search will be conducted.
An Athens prominent gentleman quotes Judge Hardeman on Dr. Carlton announcing he is squarely in the race and plans an aggressive campaign. He is described as a clean man not a tool of any machine and will challenge the current incumbent and Wilkes' aides.
A communication denounces manipulation in ward politics and urges unity to nominate honorable candidates. It recalls attacks on F. W. Lucas and opposes meddling across wards, proposing W. C. Ash or Willie McDowell as suitable men for the 1st and 2d wards respectively, signed by J. L. Burce.
The Athens Street Railway is placed under a receiver, George Dudley and Dr. J A Hunnicutt petitioned. cashier Mell named receiver. Ed Voss to run cars. assets 69 000 and liabilities 46 000. Capt Voss laments forced sale and hopes for more time. University Bank among large creditors. Also notes local politics and schedule for a theater show and cotton market remarks and a 1893 executor sale in Clarke and Oglethorpe counties.
A brief civic note from W. W. Skiff urges Athens voters not to promise support to any candidates until the campaign platform is announced. The message highlights concerns about the city clock and the local economy as topics to be addressed once elected.
An 1893 advertisement extols CuTICURA as a miraculous cure, claiming $5,000,000 spent on advertising and universal praise. The notice also details Administrator Andrew J. Cobb selling the estate of D. Campbell in Clarke County with a bond for titles and a two thousand dollar purchase debt.
Broad list of textiles and garments with prices, samples and stock terms. Mentions Canton Flannels in Red and Cream, Pure Wool and Silk Warps, gloves, drills, cashmere, woolens, dress goods, and wool ensembles. Advertises low prices, sample offers, and various fabrics with claimed value.
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