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ATHENS; GA., SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 15,1391
PRICE
CLASSIC CITY CHAT,
i HOME
—
E THe ENTERTAIN ■
Z LADIES’ AOX1L1
KING ORGANIZED.
Will be Conducted—A
t to be Made* Let
/body He'p-
The young democrats were out in
foree last night.
;Tbe meeting ann'ouuoed for the coun
cil chamber was well attended and the
Auxili
’
Now, for the Hiryeat Horn f
Let all Athena work tor it; talk for
it;:give to iti
Athens bears the name of being the
most hospitable and most charitable city
in Georgia. Let her never yield it,, 't.
The Harvest Home is all the talk
now, and it is sure to be a grand sue
Cess. The committees have been ap
pointed and all the work is fully organ
ised . L-t It goon with renewed energy
and life this week.
There is not a man nor a woman in
Athens but can give or Go some
thing for this noble work of charity
They will have a cham-e to do it (Ins
week when approached by ti e member?
of the committee.
Following ate the committees that
have been appointed :
SOLICITING C MM1TTKFS.
Presbyterian church —Mrs. I>r.
Gerdine, Mbs Mamie Bi»l,op and Mi?e
Lucy Linton.
Melh.>di-.l K church —Mrs. Dr. K. S.
Lyndon, Mrs. J. W Biumby and Mrs.
Geo. T. Hodgson.
Baptist ciiurc >.—Mrs. Prince Ilodg-
so- , anil others whom she m»y select.
Episcopal church —Mrs E. 1'. Brown
sr.U Miss. Violence llerty.
Synagogue.—Mis Moses Myers, smi
another whom stic may derire.
Oconee M, E. church. Wi.| be an
nounced luesda 1 .
COMMinkK FOR I.KOKH .;>« Go DS.
Mrs. A. S. Maudeville, Alts. K. K.
Blootrtieiu, Mis. Pniiip S ern, M ss
Belle Lane, Mi-s Anna Hamilton, Mi.-s
Mary Hamilton.
. RKV. J. C. DAVIS SPKAKS.
The lohowii g kiicoui c* inent has
been ijsiud l>\ B< v. J. C. Davis:
The sviicitn g commit.e«s will meet
on Monday D«xt at ihe iiidustria
botne rooms at 4 :30 p. m lor ihe pur
pose of anal gii g ui.-iriets for woik ng
in. 1 hoi e to m. er < v< r lacy of tlnse
c« uimiiiees ihne at tLai hour, punctu
al y. Ain r ibis meeting ihe c.-aimr-
tee can go io woik. Tiny will relu-e
bulbil |j in » ( rold in the leim of p i
sonul clothing or bed cicthing. Moi ey
is always ace* pis ole, as with it we can
get for the sick and desiiluLo what per-
a ns have not give.
h i tms >f all sorts and vegetables,
which, d they cannot be immediately
used cm be mined into money. Wood
is always needed.
Several bales ot cotton would look
W-- I, and do noble service in this cbai-
ity.
i his is ihe ninth year of the Harvest
Home in Athens, and ;lie ladies who
have hitherto worked for it, and the
generous citizens, have msde it a bean-
til ui success each yin,; and we ar
reasonably certain that t is year’s fes
tival will be equal to those previously
held In ‘‘Hi* name,” at d the name
of tne poor we ask the help of all the
citizens ot Athena.
J. C. DAvis.
HELD BYTHE YOUNG MEN’S DEM
OCRATIC CLUB.
ERIGHT ANDl BREEZY NEWS-
VIEWS AND INTERVIEWS.
WILL GELEBRATE IN STYLE WHAT GOES ON DAY BY DAY.
, ; 1 be Ladies 1
entertainment that will be.as unique aa
delightful, and la gotten up with the
idea of something to suit everyone -
it will begin on Friday Nov. 27th
with a 5 o'clock tea, for the ladies can
not come out at night.
At sight there will be an oyster su| -
per for geotlemeu, and that refreshment
committee certainly knows how to serve
oysters in the very best style. There
will be music during the. evening by
the very best talented musicians iu
Athens.
On Saturday atternonj there will be a
matinee and a Doll's Bazaar, tor the
little folks.
The Arc Loan will be opened at o
I’clock on Friday and k. pt open during
r he Bazaar. The ladies have been
promised the loan of some of the licbest
and rarest of the treasures long liidd-n
away in old chests, and many a treasure
trove will come to light, and it will be
revealed how much tnat is priceless is
in possession ot our old Atnens fam
ilies.
There will be fancy work and dressed
dolls ot all sorts and J.r.ts for sale. Sat
urday there will be hoi lunch and sale
of fanev articles.
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Miss Erskine Kki.mond, of Atlanta,
w ill visit Miss Dairy Talmadge in Ath
ens soon. She is quite a favorite here
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Mrs. Charbonnier and Miss Meta
Chart onnier will leave soon for Augus
ta to spend several weeks.
Mi ss Louise > e . ! ‘!>e < iais’c
City’s most c i i *. • u g -edies
is with Miss Mate Bunco Dougheity iu
Augusta this week.
The many friends el M-\ Newton M.
Lowrance formerly oi mis city will be
glad lo learn that he has been promoted
i.i his work with the greatest railway
company iu the west
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Mrs A L Hu'! and Miss May Hull,
with Mr. Hu>l and Mr. Marion Hull,
w ill leave Monday lor Ariiinta to at-
rend ihe • e<;. mg of Mis? Sallic Fsnhie
Grant to Mr. Thonif s Cobb Jackson..
Miss Blanche L'psoqmb will return
home to morrow acconipained by Miss
Ida Howell, one of the most popular
young ladies of the Gate City.
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were all fllletl.
It demonstrated the fact that interest
in the welfare of the club was on the
increase and that its future is a bright
one.
The meeting was "called to order
promptly at eight o’clock by President
F. M. Hughes.
The enthusiasm of the crowd was
unbounded and it soon broke forth in
calls for the speakers
It was a night of speech making.
Everybody took a hand and to record
the names of all the speakers and what
they said would require columns of
space.
There was Capt. W. B Burnett, Hon.
W "
W. H. Lampkia and numerous others
that made the welkin ring.
It was good straight out old fashion
ed democracy of the purest stripe, and
brought cheers from the crowd.
It sounded like the speeches made last
year at the jubilee meeting and de
mons.rated the fact that the young
democracy of old Clarke is not wander
ing ofl' after strange gods.
The Club resolved to celebrate the
birthday of Thomas Jefferson and the
resolution to that effect possed amid
tumultuous applause.
Prominent speakers from all oyer
the Union will be invited and it will be
a grand affair.
The Young Democrats are moving
things.
Quarterly Conference —The fourth
’and last quarterly conference for the
First M. E chi: oh, will be held at the
church Tuesday evening at 7 :30. AU
members of the conference are urged to
be present.
A Gracious Meeting.—Drs. Kendall,
Lane and Uwaltney are conducting a
gracious meeting cut at West End
chapel. Dr. Kendall preaches there to
day. The meeting will probably con
tinue next week.
Quite A Loss.—Mr. A. F B -11, of
Mu.gan County, lost hia pocket book
containing seventy dollars between
Mitchell's bridge and his home. He of
fers a reward for its return to him or to
the Banner office.
Halt Hour Lectures —Every
Thursday evening 7:30 o'clock on Bun-
J Morton i ni t r » n_.. „ yan’s Pilgrim’s Progress illustrated by
n r fLol.i.R.R. Cobb, Mr. object lessohs in painting. AJ1 with-
- u. Lampkia and numerous others out other church engagements warmly
invited to attend.
Ill With Pneumonia.—The many
friends of Miss Maggie deott, daughter
of Mr. Jeff Scott, of tnis city, will regret
to learu that she is quite sick with
pneumonia. A speedy recovery is
wished for the young lady.
A large shipment of.,
’aliforn a Blankets in
11-4 ft-4 will be put on
Monday and sold at 70c|PJ
Vess, Vonderau & Co.
.
Three hundred fine Mar
seilles and Bridal Spreads
slightily soiled, will be dos
ed out at 75c on the dollar,
these are unusual good val
ues. Don’t miss them.
Vess. Vonderau & Co.
All the stock of fine black
and colored Dress Goods
will receive a big cut Come
and select the Dress and set
vour price. This stock must
be reduced in size and we are
determined to sell, let it cost
us what it may.
Vess, Vonderau & Co.
ONE WEEK WORE
OF INTER-STATS CLOTHING CO.
SALK
AT 4. COLEMAN’S.
Th« phenomenal success of the Inter-
State Clothing Co. justify them in con
tinuing their great sale of 10 and 12
dollar suits of men’s clothing foroie
week longer. Many new designs wi 1
be added to the already extensive di-«
plav. This is a rare opportunity to buy
*n IS and 20 dollar suit of clothes a,
10 and 12 dollars. A special addition of
40 fine imported Melton overcoats lap
<e*tns, silx facing and linings in tan
and fawn color, a regular $25.00
'verooat at $10 00 The company only
handiea the best character ot custom
made clothing, shape quality and tit
the great features looked to. Mr. A.
Coleman will sell for the company
;ain this week, be sure and attend tha
le for this week is positively the laat.
New lot of Beau Bnmmel aod tight
role umbrellas just in at E. G. Wal
thall’s.
N pw sl.ipmeLt h> avy weight Under
w« str, tb< hnrnlt-i inert line in the city
G. M at ii all’s, The Furnisher.
Will Move His Stoke.—Mr. J. P.
Wilson will, next week, move his cash
store from his present place to across
the streetto No. 9 Jackson street. He
is a regular advertiser in the Banner,
and of course has a good trade.
Weather Indicationg.—The weath
er for Athens and vicinity today promi
ses to be partly cloudy, with rising tem
perature and wind? shifting to the east
and south east. The cold wave will be
but moderately felt in this section.
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COFFEE COFKEK COFFEE.
Our CcUibination Java C< flee is very
sup< rior. Try it and he convinced
Don’t torget our New York Buckwheat
and New Orleans Syrup.
Moore & Bernard.
New goods arriving daily. We try
to please No trouble to show our
goods. Jackson & Burke Co.
AMUSEMENTS.
Two Truck Farms —Messrs. Watson,
al g. fields minstrels. of Michigan, and Walker, of Kentucky,
Thin well known organization comes have bought twojlota of Mr. W.S. Hol-
to the New Opera House Tuesday night i man out on “The Heights’’ and will go
' T — ’ This is the third visit of into the truck farmiug business. They
will bring their families with them, and
will erect nice homes on their lots.
Athens welcomes both into her midst.
Discussing Political Qusstions.—
Quite an interesting innovation at Lucy
Cobb Institute is the practice now in
vogue of discussing the living questions
of the day. Several young ladies will
discuss the tariff question at the Insti
tute tomorrow evening.
The best line of popular
makes in Corsets, Gloves and
Hosiery in Athens all to go
at a > considerable reduction.
Vess, Vonderau & Co.
Anything in Capes, Jack
ets,Cloaks and Muffs, at you
own price.
Vess, Vonderau & Co.
A lot of very handsome
Caps for infants and children
to be closed at any price.
Vess, Vonderau & Co.
The finest line of Table De-
mask Tea Sets, Dinner
Sets, Napkins, Towels and
Day ties ever brought to Ath
ens. All to go at a big re
duction at
Vess, Vonderau <fc Co.
Miss Franki“ Reid, one of the fairest Nov 17ih „ ullvl , IU ut
L. C. 1. girls is attending tbe Augusta j this company,“and they''have ’always
Exposition. plcMS.-d large audiences.
*»* The company is much larger this sea-
51 iss Douschka Holcombe, much to! son t' ia " ever before. Besides all the
the regret of her uianv friends, will old favorites, they have many new and
Don’t buy anything in the
Dry Goods line until you
have examined our stock,
for we will save you money
on anything in this line of
Goods. Respectifully,
Vess, Vonderau & Company.
probably return to her home in Atlan
ta on account of her health.
Go to Walthall's for everything in
Hats and Furni?h:ug Goods. He car
ries tile latest
- , , ? - —-i First Methodist Church.—Preach-
novel features, never before introduced : i n g corning and evening by pastor,
in minstrelsy. Be sure and hoar the I providence willing The second in the
The best pork sausage at Geo.
Booth’s, Hull street, at rear of Latimer
& Johnson’s store.
OLD DAYS RECALLED.
MINOR ITEMS.
Mr. J. T. Oliv , ui Lexington, is in
the city.
Mr. Vincent Brewer of Savannah is
in the city on business.
Prof. Quincy L. Williford, of Madi
son, parsed through Athens yesterday
BMr. Cb&s. Healy, of Atlanta spent
several days in the city on business last
week.
Mr. C. B. Slade has returned-to bis
. home in < olumbus from college on ac
count of sickness.
....
Mrs- 0?c&r Brown, of Homer, is
visiting Mrs. J. J. Strickland of this
city for a few days.
Mr. T. F. Tribble, of Puryear’s dis
trict, was tn the city yesterday. He is
one of the most prosperous men of hie
section.
’ The voters registered prtfcty fast
~ -ye»terday. Over twenty-five names
' ■ ' were added to the list and during the
waek more will oome.
Mr. H. L. Col urn, the live represen
tative of the M. C. Lilly Company of
Ohio, has returned heme after having
seen to the uniforms of the University
Cadets.
Aprominent citizen is thinking of
erectinga three story brick building
in the business portion of the town
This seems to be quite a popular Idea
just now
The Epworth League will hold a de
votional service this afternoon at four
n’clook, at the First Methodist church.
The young people are cordially invited
to attend.
4
The Athens Manufacturing Company
is doing a thriving business during this
.season. There is a very brisk-demand
for goods, and that splendid company
ooutinues to turn out the goods to suit
the people,
Cow Takes Up.— Solid red. Owner
can obtain her by paying for this adver
tisement ' and expenses. Gmorge
YV?.-iii>-Qiojt, East Athens. tf
When They Used to Debate ail Day
And Into the Night.
The debate at the Dtmostheuian hall
yesterday recalled old days to many of
the alumni of the society, when they
used to debate all day and far into the
night.
The deba’e will long be remembered
in the history of the society—such as
has not been witnessed sii.ee the days of
Hill aud Toombs. The question was
Resolved, That the attack made by the
Banner on Johnston’s History is justi
fiable. The leading disputants were
Messrs. Nisbet for the affirmative, and
Doraey for the. negative. These gentle
men were followed on the negative by
Messrs. Blasinganm and Butner. The
society now adjourned to meet again at
three o’clock.
When the society was called to order
the second time the debate was contin
ued with increasing interest. The af
firmative side was supported by Messrs.
Durden, Shscktlford, F.C. Govan,
Cassels, Yow, Barrow, Proctor, and
Glass; the negative by Messrs. Dodd,
Henry, Thompson, McGregor, Smith,
Toomer, Thompson aud Moore
At six o’clock lamps were ordered to
be brought by the President in OTder
that that the debate might be contin
ued.
During the whole debate the society
was wild with excitement, and feeling
ran high on both sides. At seven
o’clock p. m the Pnsident declared
the meeting adjourned without a decis
ion—which will not be rendered at all
Be sure
concert by the company’s band of 18
pieces, in front of Ha elton & Dozier’s
musical store. Seats will be provided
for ihe ladies and children. Street
parade at 1 o’clock. >
Mb. BARNES OF NEW TORK.
Mr. Frank W. Sangers, Broadway
Theater Co, will produce the great
romantic drama, Mr. Barnes of New
York. The company carries all the
original costumes, scenery and mechan
ical effects.
aeries of sermons on the Prodigal Son
this evening Subject—“Experiences
in a Foreign Land ” The quartette of
voice* of youug gentlemen of the Uni
versity are expected to take part in the
singing at the evening service.
Boy a Knox Hat at E. G. Wal
thall’s.
500 cords of Oak and
pine wood, Dry seasoned
Lumber in any quantity
Orders promptly filled,
0. J. O’Farrell, .College
ave. and Clayton Street.
FIRE AT OXFORD.
An Emory College Building Burned
this Morning.
Covington, Nov. 14.—[Special.]—
This morning at 2 o’clock the oitizens
of Oxford were aroused by the cry of
fire. It was soon discovered that one of
the college buildings was in flames.
The students of Emory and many ci
tizens rushed to the scene as rapidly as
possible, but were unable to stay the
progress of the fl. mes until the build
ing was completely destroyed.
For jour Underwear and Hosiery
call on E. G. Walthall.
The Aid Society.—The yonng la
dies Aid Society of the Fiist Methodist
Church will re-organize next Friday
evening at the residence of Dr. John
A. Hunnicutt on Milledge Avenue.
They will at the same time give an ele
gant entertainment, during which
many beautiful tableax will be present
ed. This society did much good last
year and its re-organization is to bs
highly commended.
An Athletic Class.—The young
ladies of the Institute are turning their
attention to the question ot athletics.
Of course they are not going into any
violent exercise, but they have formed
an Athletic clas3 that promises to be
quite a success. Miss Paulin, who has
taken a regular course in one of the col
leges in the East will instruct them in
all the movements and thus the young
ladies will have the advantage of the
healthiest of physical exercise with
which to offset the fatigue occasioned
by oonstant studying.
THE BAR LOCK JYPEWRITEK
greatest invention on earth.
R- L. Haly, Agent.
House For Rent.—No. 213, 8. Jack
son street. Apply to Mrs. E. P,
Bishop.
Call and see the largest and
best selected stock of Furni
ture ever brought to Athens
at W. F. Dorsey Furniture
Company..
PUKE CREAM CHEESE. New
York Buckwheat flour, New Orleans
and Maple syrup.
MOORE & BERNARD.
My wife used Bradycrotine for head
ache with the best imaginable results.
1 state this without solicitation. J. W.
Maabburn, Abbeville, Ga.
ESTRAY.
Fine Red Cow.
J. H. Reaves.
THERE IS FIGHTING! ON.
United Press States Its Brazilian
News Is Correct.
London, Nov. 14.—[Special.]—In
spite of the instructions sent to . the
Brazillian ministers all over the world
to deny the existence of any disturbance
all the statements made in these dis
patches in regard to the situation in
Brazil were fully confirmed.
Several provinces are in the revolt
against the dictator. There has been a
battle fought in Rio Grande Do Sul be
tween the forces of the national party
and those of the dictator.
The latter was defeated. The national
pariy is organizing in several provinces
Armies are to march sooner or later
upon San Paulo and Rio Grancio.
New line of Knox Hats just in at E.
G. Walthall’s, The Hatter.
Go to Geo. N. Booth for your fresh
meats. You will find him at the rear
of Latimer & Johnson’s store.
Hortons’ Friends Again.
Tsnnille, Ga., Fov. 14.—[Special ]—
Last night about 11 o’clock, at Wet,
Cut, about four miles above here, a
freight train was fired into several
times.
It was supposed to be done by the
friends of the Hortons, who are now in
jail, accnsed of burning the bridges.
To purify
Your blood
Take Hood’s Sarsaparilla.
Side Boards, Hall Racks,
Rocking chairs, Fancy Ta
bles and a complete line of
Furniture at W. F. Dorsey
Furniture Company.
THE MATHUSHEK
PIANO
In Hope Hale’s Show Win
dow is the finest Instrument
ever shipped to Athens. It
astounds competitors and
has never failed to win when
placed by the side of other we&r
Pianos. The “Home School”
uses no other ma’ es. They
stand in tune from 5 to 10
years. Prof. Clarke, the old
est tuner on the road says:
“I am a tuner and do not
like the Mathushek because
they never need tuning.”
TW* Week Positively the Lest.
Our success is due to strict attention
to business and an appreciative public.
Everybody has caught on. Jackson A
Burke Co.
PRBSIOBNT AND MINISTER.
Senor Montt Introduced to President
Harrison.
Washington, D. C., November 14.—
[Special.]— Seoor Montt, the Chilian
minister was formally presented to the
president at 11:30 o’clock thia morning
by the secretary of state.
The minister was accompanied by
Senor* Anihal Cruz, secretary of tha
legation, and Guillermo Arenanetagan
and Valentin Del Campo, attaches.
They were all in full evening dress in
accordance with the custom in South
American countries on state occasions.
They first waited on Secretary Blaine
at the state department and were by
by him escorted to the white house.
The president reoeived them standing
in the blue parlor, which was illumina
ted with electricity.
After a formal introduction by Sec
retary Blaine, Senator Montt advanc
ed and addressed the president in Span
ish aa follows:
“Mr. President: 1 have the honor to
present credentials which accredit me
iu the capacity of envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary of the re
public of Chili iu the Uuited States
of North America.
“The object of the mission which the
government of Chili has confided to me is
to oultivate and maintain relations of
peace and friendship between the Uni
ted States and Chili which have been
close and cordial. For the accomplish
ment of this purpose I rely upon the
kindness and good will which the Uni
ted States govemmeiit haaalways man
ifested for the representatives of Chili.
“Permit me to express my country’s
sincere wishes for the the prosperity
and welfare of this noble country which
is so highly favored by Providenoa
and for your own happiness.
The president responded as follows:
“I am glad to receive from your
hands the letters accrediting yon aa
envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary of the republic of Chili
in the United States. The presence of -
the government of Chili at this capital
will, 1 hope, tend to promote a good
understanding between the two gov
ernments and an early settlement
upon terms just and honor
able to both of the diplomatic questions
now somewhat urgently awaiting ad
justment.
“The government of the United
States, as well as the people, particular
ly desire and rejoice in tha prosperity
of all our neighbors in this hemisphere.
“Our diplomatic relations with them
have always been, and will continue to
be free from intermeddling with their
internal affairs.”
All the nobby things in fins Neck-
ear at E. G. Walthall’s.
The Handsomest suits of
Furniture and the very latest
designs at W. F. Dorsey
Furniture Company.
Geo. N, Booth is prepared to furnish
you with all kinds of meats at his mar
ket, rear of Latimer & Johnson’s store.
If yon want the finest fl >ur in Athens
go to Latimer A Johnson’s, No. 30
Hancock avenue.
The Weekly Banner—the
great Democratic organ of the
Eighth and Ninth Districts
It’s worth more than a dollar
''nt van gat tt far that.
Big Sir*In Rome.
Rome, Ga., Nov. 14 —[Special.]—The
large corrugated iron storage ware
house of George M. Batty, located on
second avenue, on the bank of the Ooa-
tanaula river adjoining the Rome Land
company’s bridge was totally destroyed
by fire this morning.
Something new in Full Dress Shirts
at E. G. Walthall’s.
We are now
the latest styles
Chamber suits,
them. W. F. I