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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1899
Page
6
Rev John B Robins, presiding elder of the Athens district, preached at First Methodist on charity. He dissected the word’s meaning, urging love as a base but stressing charity requires broadmindedness and a reflective mind to apply virtues beyond mere affection.
The text argues against viewing heart religion as mere sensation and urges broadminded charity. It cites Paul’s example and contrasts broad versus narrow minds, advocating self denial as essential to charity and spiritual growth.
The report surveys diverse items from around the globe and the United States dated September 11. It covers religious exhortations on charity, the Dreyfus verdict reaction in Berlin, yellow fever cases and detention in Key West, a Porto Perry poisoning case in Pennsylvania, and health alerts in New York. It also notes a drought in Dallas, Memphis educational plans, a large Klondike gold shipment to Seattle, navy powder mill progress near Indian Head, and protests over the Rennes verdict in Europe. Additional items include shootout in Cleveland, an assassination near Valdosta, cotton mill fundraising in Millen, and village governance in Harmony Grove.
Telegraphic briefs note the United States cruiser Olypia with Admiral Dewey sailing from Gibraltar to New York. Birmingham district faces booming pig iron demand and high prices as furnacemen benefit from strong orders.
The report notes a curfew ordinance making it illegal for anyone under sixteen to loiter after 10 PM. In Camden, Sept 11, the state case against Edgar Harriet and Frances Chestnut ended with Chestnut acquitted and Harriet found guilty of manslaughter for killing a 10 year old boy after a dinner quarrel then a nose wound with a spoon led to fatal bleeding.
Dr. P D Pollock president of Mercer University visited the city on his way to Macon and spoke of a record attendance ahead. He cited a new gymnasium and improvements as strong drawing cards and noted widespread optimism for Georgia colleges. He hinted Mercer may field a baseball team but indicated football will not be active next fall. Mercer opens on the 20th with auspicious prospects for the new year.
The store showcases fall dress goods including plaid autumn fabrics 54 inches wide priced 125 to 1.75 a yard and all wool blends. All wool mixed Cheviotts 51 inches wide 76 cents, homespun 51 inches wide 85 cents to 1.50, broadcloth 1.25, all wool Cheviots 50 cents. Imported novelty dress patterns 7 to 25 dollars.
Fashion decrees the coming season favors black Crepon gowns. Crepon fabrics include 42 inch wide Mohair and Wool blends at 1.00 to 2.50 a yard, with striped and blister effects priced up to 2.00. Silk blends and French Crepons offer styles from 2.00 to 4.00 a yard.
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