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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1892

Page

12

Inside the World’s Fair Sunday Opening Debate

A Wesleyan Advocate letter rejects reports that Chicago saloonkeepers favored closing the Fair on Sunday. It cites Interior corroboration that most saloonkeepers oppose a Sunday closure and would benefit from an open Fair and open bars, with a broad critique of sensational reporting and religious bias.

Chicago Puck Christian Register McGarigles Varnells House of David Jonah Clark Holy Alliance

Fictitious Life and Its Effects on Youth

The piece argues that fiction and sensational accounts distort youth views of life and religion, creating unrealistic expectations. It warns that virtue and happiness are not guaranteed and that God works in his own way through life, challenging oversimplified, rosy depictions.

Howevr

Removal and new shop notice on Clayton street

Wa Prrrman announces move to Lampkin building next to Talmady Bros on Clayton street and invites customers to visit. He will keep a fine line of groceries with more room and says his offerings will be more complete. Telephone 85. OCONEE ON THE RAMPAGE Col Edmund Thrasher fights preacher at third party meeting as a political revival stirs Oconee.

Lampkin Talmady Bros Clayton Street Edmund Thrasher Oconee Dick Jackson Col Man Walker Thrasher Allen G. Thurman New York Eee Nie Allen G. Brenan Senator Hill Gleveland

Tasteful cod liver oil medicine gains favor

It argues medicine should not taste bad to be effective and promotes Scott's Emulsion as cod liver oil without the unpleasant taste. The notice suggests agreeable taste aids digestion and claims most druggists carry Scott's Emulsion.

Scott Scott & Rowse South Avanos Yeur Duggist Scot

Lillie Johnson Case Placed On Bond In Shelby Co Court

In Shelby County court Lillie Johnson, charged as an accessory to the murder of Freda Ward by Alice Mitchell, is released on $10,000 bond until asylum officials report. The case may proceed joint with Mitchell once she is discharged as cured or declared incurably lunatic. Mitchell is not yet deemed insane. Masters of Bolivar asylum report she shows no insanity symptoms. Mitchell’s indictment for murder to follow.

Alice Mitchell Memphis Tenn Shelby County Criminal Court Lillie Johnson Bing Freda Ward Miss Johnson Dubose Bolivar

Seed and Harvest in a Glasgow Factory Tale

An inspirational tale follows a Glasgow factory boy dubbed Davie who vows to educate himself. He buys Rudiments of Latin, attends evening classes, and balances study with factory work. By sixteen he reads Virgil and Horace, then attends Glasgow University, becoming Dr. David Livingstone through grit and sacrifice.

Glasgow the Clyde Davie Ruddiman Glasgow University David Livingstone

How to Be Amused For Young Readers In Quiet Weather

The article offers indoor amusements for children when outdoor play is impractical. It encourages making simple crafts like dolls, shelves, and tiny furniture, and building small projects from wood. It also advises entertaining others, planning games, using old pictures, and avoiding selfish behavior among companions.

Little Sunshine and a Sunshine Day

A young girl Patty tries to spread cheer despite a rainy day. Grandma says no sunshine brighter than a cheery face, and Patty keeps a SWEET smile all day to bring light to the house despite gloom. Also a notice to stockholders of North Eastern Br. Co. announcing an annual meeting October 19.

Patty Grandma Ssace Nam Christian Observer North Eastern BR. B. CO Annusike North Eatern Ll Bros Lerest Iso Ap Oon

Fire destroys Nickel Plate freight yards at Eightieth street

A Denver dispatch reports a devastating blaze at Eightieth Street and Stony Island Avenue in the Nickel Plate freight yards. About forty carloads of merchandise burned, with losses estimated over $100,000. Sparks from passing engines started the fire. rapid alarms and engine response prevented greater spread.

Cocago Eightieth Street Stony Island Avenue

Mexican Murderers Kill Two Texans Near St Heidery

Joseph Koon and Charles Mosely prominent ranchmen near St Heidery were murdered Wednesday by two Mexican cowboys Sixto Iores and Patricio Lopez. They were robbed and fled toward the border but were captured at St Heidery and jailed amid threats of lynching.

San Antonio Joseph Koon Charles Mosely St. Heidery Sixto ‘Ores Patricio Lopez Koon Mosely Waylai

Two Featherweights Entertain Califor nia Audience in San Francisco

An audience of about 2 000 gathered at the California Athletic club rooms in San Francisco to witness a boxing bout between Someen 80 Smith of Los Angeles and George Siddons of New York for a purse of unknown value. The fight opened at nine with both men in fine condition. Siddons dominated the later rounds, scoring with accurate footwork and defense as Smith tired and pressed hard.

California San Francisco California Athletic Club Smith Los George Siddons New York Aaron Ons Settar

Receipts and stock data from Atlantic trade and rail traffic

Receipts from Sept 1 to Liverpool show 565 barrels and 350 shipments with stock totaling 1 981 on hand. Market tone steady with little activity. opening and closing prices noted. Also lists monthly Oak Market rates and port receipts across 1890 1892 with various goods including groceries and provisions. Public notices include stockholders meeting for Georgia Carolina and Northern Railway on Nov 8 1892 and a report on pneumatic tubes for postal service testing in Philadelphia with a tender from Pneumatic Transit Company.

Baungr Orriog Athens Liverpool Fannrea Pela Ig U. S 0. S

Prominent tobacconist Jacob Meyers dies after fall

New Orleans Oct 1. Jacob Meyers a leading tobacconist, instantly killed at his Magazine street residence after vertigo struck him during a meal. He had recently operated solo after leaving C B Black & Co. service. The death occurred in a pool of blood with neighbors reporting his illness prior.

New Organs Jacob Meyers Magazine Street Meyers Mr. Meyers C. B. Black & Co Pittards & Sikes

Note Heads and Blank Forms at Banu igh Nine

Note heads letter heads and blank forms offered in a variety of tasteful styles at Banu igh Nine. The shop features tailored stationery with durable paper and refined design options for personal and business use. Various weights colors and finishes available to suit executive and creative needs.

Banuigh

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