On this day in Gainesville: November 5, 1896

We are reading the Gainesville Daily Hesperian from November 5, 1896. Here is some of what the paper printed that day, in its own words.

The top story

In the French chamber of deputies, Hanotaux said European powers would press the sultan to protect his subjects and carry out reforms. The chamber rejected a motion blaming the government and voted money for flood relief.

Things for sale

S. Zacharias advertises reduced prices on hosiery for ladies, misses, boys and infants. Ladies' cotton hose with a high spliced heel and double toe is offered at $1.00 for a box of three pair.

A. C. Young advertises lamps, dinner sets, plates and furniture at sale prices. Rocking chairs cost $1.25 and center tables cost $1.00.

Out for the evening

The Gallia advertises Louis James in The Gladiator for Thursday, Nov. 5.

Bancroft is coming to the opera house on Monday evening, November 9. The notice describes magic, illusions and elaborate scenery, with a company of twenty-two people.

We will open another day's paper tomorrow.