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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1899

Page

6

Thorough health cure claims for digestion from Dr. Pierce

The ad touts Golden Discovery as a remedy for stomach troubles and indigestion with claims of curing pain backache and general digestive issues. Testimonial from George W. Trustow praises its effects and offers free medical advice booklet by sending stamps to Dr. R V Pierce in Buffalo.

Pierce George W. Trustow Lidine People’s Common Sense Bible of R. V. Pierce Buffalo Waria Cardus

Rev George D Stone Sermon Urges Moral Environment at Oconee Church

Rev George D Stone preached at Oconee Street church urging a stronger moral climate for Athens and strangers. He outlined six traits for true manhood thought research action honesty faith and courage and urged critical thinking about scriptures and responsible civic duty. He praised Chancellor Hill and urged Athens to support educated youth returning as refined Christian gentlemen.

George D. Stone Oconee Street Church Pew Christ Athens Georgia Stone Chancellor Hill Kingdom of God

Athens Citizens urged to curb dances and liquor

The article calls for city leaders to seek legislature to improve morals by closing dispensaries and promoting prohibition. It urges citizens to refuse temptations, back authorities, and involve churches in creating a safer, refined social environment for Athens and visitors.

Athens Church

Grand Jury Presentments and County Finance Notes

The grand jury urges action against tax fire offenders and seeks legal power for the county tax collector to levy and sell under tax fires. It also suggests insuring county bridges against fire and requests legislative action. Financial details cite county bonded debt of 88 000 at 6 percent, tax rate 9.25 per thousand, levies of 23 340 for county purposes, and asset lists including court house jail and county farm.

Clarke County Fulton County T. P. Vincent Chin’n W. H. Morton J. M. Hodgson Clarke Superior Court R. B. Russell H. Brand

SANTIAGO HERO ARRIVES IN ATHENS

Lieutenant-Commander Alban C. Hodgson and wife visit Athens after the battle of Santiago. Hodgson narrates the battle to friends at the Hodgson Cotton Company and will stay a week or ten days, seeking rest while fielding questions about the naval engagement.

Alban C. Hodgson Mra. R. D Prince Avenue Hodgson Santiago Hodgson Cotton Company Brooklyn Athens

Solar Eclipse Viewing to Be In Athens Next Spring

Washington reports the Coast and Geodetic Survey will observe the solar eclipse from Athens as the best vantage point. International observers may arrive weeks before the event to erect towers and equipment in the city. In addition, an unrelated ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar prize for cures not achieved.

Hall E. W. Hall St. Louis H. R. Palmer & Sons Washington Coast and Geodetic Survey United States Athens F. J. Cheney & O.O Toledo

Reverend E L Shellnut Accepts the Call in Athens

Reverend E L Shellnut accepted the pastorate at the Athens Christian church after the resignation of Reverend W A Chastain and will begin work in Athens on November 1. Chastain will resign and move to Augusta to lead the Second Christian Church there starting January 1.

E. L. Shellnut Athens W. A. Chastain Chastain Augusta

Ginning at Capt Rucker’s New Ginnery Draws Farmers

Citizens are invited to view Capt. Rucker’s new ginnery on Palmer street near Oconee. The plant features modern machinery including a vacuum system, four 80 saw gin sections, seed augur, condenser, and a press for round or square bales. Farmers statewide are bringing cotton to be ginned, with most preferring square bales.

Palmer Mer Avenue Oconee Street H. R. Palmer

Telegraphic Brevities Across the Nation and Abroad

Brief dispatches report Dublin Fusileers in Talana Hill combat. Chicago prize fighter fatality. Irish-American fund to buy Parnell home. Lipton to challenge America's Cup. General Miles' Chicago arrival en route to Omaha. Judge Fite’s critical condition. Colombian revolution spreading toward Lima. Raleigh to unveil Senator Vance statue next May. rise in illicit moonshining flagged by Judge Parnell.

London Talana Hill Dublin Chicago William Wilke Charles Chalvns Chalvns Parnell New York Charles Stewart Parnell Ireland Lipton Thomas Lipton Miles Nelson A. Miles Pacific Coast Omaha Colombia Colon Cundinamarra Lima Foyaca Cauca Raleigh N. C B. Vance

Dress Goods News Promotes Fall Wardrobe Essentials

A k market tale highlights scarce Plaid Blacks and a vast array of dress fabrics for fall and winter. The stock features gray blue brown tan red and black shades with checks and plaids. Prices range from 125 to 8.00 per yard and broad cloths and Venetians in pastel tones are in high demand.

Fall and Winter Millinery Masterpieces at Our Store

Self praise aside, our millinery department is drawing keen public praise for this season. Our buyers have assembled superb collections after extensive effort and expense, and sales have risen to new highs as visitors admire the masterpieces of our milliners' art.

Rugs and Draperies Debut in Handcrafted Line

A handsome new collection of Mattings from China and Japan arrives with fresh lines in rugs portieres and lace curtains. Furniture buyers find a refined selection highlighting oriental designs and quality fabrics.

China Japan

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