Emmanuel Episcopal Church Opens on Prince Avenue
The Emmanuel Episcopal church on Prince Avenue opened with a large service led by Rev. Wyllys Rede and Bishop Cleland Nelson. The new six hundred seat building featured a first-time organ, a 75 Psalm reading, and a sermon stressing that the palace is not for man but for the Lord God.
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Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Prince Avenue
God
Troy Beatty
Wyllys Bede
Beatty
Cleland K. Nelson
Episcopal Diocese of
Georgia
Nelson
Zion
Christ
Emmanuel Parish
Interesting Notes From Watkinsville Chronicle Headlines
Citizens of Watkinsville report visitors and nuptials including J C Johnson and Mynona Elder marriage in Monticello, Gertrude Jackson and Tom Brightwell engagement, Rev L T Reed’s protracted meeting, and the death and burial of Robert Booth Sr. in Edgewood with local remembrances.
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J.C Johnson
Mynona Elder
Monticello
Watkinsville
J. H. Bousseard
Will Dorsey
Athens
Tom Middlebrooks
Selma
James Thomas
Rome
Gertrude Jackson
Tom Brightwell
Maxes
L.T. Reed
Lawrenceville
Bishop Nelson at the Chapel
Bishop Cleland K. Nelson of Georgia spoke to University boys at the chapel in Athens as part of Chancellor Hill’s program inviting distinguished visitors. His remarks offered practical guidance and were well received by the students. Also note an ad for Dr Tichenor’s Antiseptic claiming to treat horse colic at 25 cents per dose.
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Hill
Athens
Cleland K. Nelson
Episcopal Diocese of
Georgia
H.C. White
Nelson
Georgia Sawanee gridiron clash sparks fever in Athens
Georgia fans buzz over the upcoming Sawanee game in Atlanta and Athens. Georgia coaches praise youth and speed as McIntosh Hewlette Finnegan Simcox McCutcheon Young and others train to defend the Southern Intercollegiate title with Georgia counting on a strong line Goff Hamilton Lindsey Richie and Shannon to steady the forward wall and balance the offense.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Athens
Buwanee
South
Georgia Boys
McIntosh
Hall
Hewlette
Finnegan
Simcox
McCutcheon
Young
Goff
Hamilton
Lindsey
Richie
Shannon
Dog Thought to be mad bites man and others
Sunday night a man named Joe Ree alleged to be a hackman, described as a Negro, was severely bitten by a dog he believes to be hydrophobic. He says the animal foamed at the mouth and showed rabies symptoms, with several other dogs reportedly bitten. No confirmation of the dog's fate or further actions were reported.
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Joe Ree
Ree
Got Even For the Stur and a Curious Plant Featured
A Philadelphia Record anecdote describes a physician’s revenge against a town leading man using a drug that caused severe pain. A Washington Star item then discusses a curious plant, the wild tamarind, noting its harsh effects on nonruminant animals and contrasting impacts on ruminants, with noted use as fodder in the Bahamas.
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Whitemarsh Valley
Philadelphia
Tropical
America
Bahamas
Washington Star
A Rather Novel Complaint About Poisoned Lake Water
An English traveler recounts meeting a companion near a Swiss lake in despair after drinking the water. The man fears he will die, but the guidebook reveals the phrase water of the lake is poisonous. The punchline: he would have died from imperfect knowledge of French.
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Switzerland
L’eau du Lac
Several Cases in Superior Court Reported
Yesterday in superior court the trial of criminal cases began. Will Qualls was sent up for three years for stealing a cow and convicted of carrying concealed weapons. Dan Newton was convicted of larceny after trust and sentenced to pay $75 and costs or twelve months in the chain gang. The state was to hear further on John Henry Smith charged with murder. dispute persists over the boy’s age. he is represented by Lumpkin & Barnett.
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Will Qualls
J.J. Kenney
Dan Newton
John Smith
Robert Stere
John Henry Smith
Holman
Messrs. Lumpkin & Baurnett
Hall's Great Discovery Promises Cures for Kidney and Bladder Trouble
An advertisement from 1899 touts Hall's Great Discovery as a cure for kidney and bladder ailments in men and women including diabetes and gravel. One bottle, mailed if needed, lasts two months and costs $1. Testimony from W. R. Tyler, D.D., claims permanent cure after using the product.
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Hall
E. W. Hall
St Louis
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Temple
Texas
Ihaye
W.R. Tyler
D.D
Barnesville
Capes and Jackets Sale Highlight Local Bargains
Athens shoppers flock to a fabric sale featuring plush capes from $1 to $25 and cloth capes from 5c to $12.50. The event also promises numerous children’s jackets, missy suits, wool blends, and silk lined options at substantial savings with price comparisons noted.
New Ladies Jackets Display in Various Fabrics and Colors
Retailers showcase jackets in black green castor tan navy gray and bright blue with prices from 4.50 to 15.00. All wool bouclay jackets priced 4.50 to 5.00, silk finished bouclay options at 5.00, reflecting value above 6.50 to 7.50.
Dress Goods Show Latest Pall Shades and Serges
Display offers a neat line including Ten Plaids Venetian Cloths Cheviots Storm Serges and Suitings suitable for coat suits in fresh pall shades and fashion tones.
Furs Displayed in Large Line of Capes and Collarettes
A display showcases a large line of capes and collarettes in black and various colors across all grades. The emphasis is on the breadth of fur varieties and fashion options for buyers.
Skirts to Close Out at Cost in Advertised Sale
Local ad promotes skirts for ladies priced from 95 cents to 2 dollars 75 cents. Items sold strictly as advertised with stated value.
Wrappers Sold In Bulk for 95 Cents Each
A lot of 100 ladies wrappers made with printed twill and fleeced back flannellette are trimmed with braid. Each wrapper is priced at 95 cents, with an actual value of $1.50.
Bargain Counter Offers 200 Wool Dress Goods Lot
House Furnishing Goods announces a bargain counter sale this week featuring 200 pieces of Wool Dress Goods for ladies and children. Includes wrappers skirts waists and underskirts, plus table linens napkins towels ready made sheets pillow cases and accessories like mattings rugs curtains shades and poles.
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Bargai
Athens
Local Bargains in Cotton and Wool Underwear and Accessories
Good values offered in ladies and children's cotton and wool underwear and hosiery for ladies children and men. Caps for boys and white silk caps for children. Handkerchiefs for ladies children and men. Bargain lot embroideries.
Davison & Lowes Promotes New Notions Stock
New stock includes purses shopping bags hair ornaments belts and buckles ribbons jewelry soaps talcum powder toothbrushes hair brushes and combs. Also trunks traveling cases blankets comforts white quilts Henriettas serges cloth suitings checks and mingles advertised as correct notions.
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Davison & Lowe’s
Cotton Goods Price List Highlighting Wide Bleaching and Calico
A sale list catalogs numerous textile items including 50 pieces good Bleaching yard wide at 5c, 1,000 yards Remnants Sea Island at 4c, 1,090 yards best Calico 4c, Canton Flannel 10c, Printed Duck 7c and 8c, Shirting Cheviots 8hc, Percale 5c, and Fancy Cotton Dress Goods 5c. Shows a range from 4c to 10c with notes on quality and equivalent values.
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Wamsutta
Sea Island
Davison and Lowe Millinery Parlor Stylish Hat Stop
A stylish hat is available at Davison and Lowe’s Millinery Parlor. The shop advertises fashionable headwear for customers seeking trend setting accessories.
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Davison& Lowe’s
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Will. Brighten
Ps Pierce
Bishop Nelson
Wyllys Rede
Lizzie Hines
Calhoun
Mrs. G. W. Wells
Rebecca Robinson
Nat Richardson
Nat Hunter
Cartersville
Eliza Foddrill
Turnerville
Robert Booth
Edgewood
Mr. Booth
Sastoriea
Dadi
Alva
Harri Heat
Ayer
de. J.C. Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Péever Heat
Peaigne
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
S. B. Keener
Hoisington
Kas
H.R. Palmer & Sons
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