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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1909
Page
2
A cluttered Gainesville era page lists social gatherings and upcoming events. Recital notices, wedding coverage, and teas feature prominently with attendees and venues in Georgia towns, including Athens and Columbus. Multiple names, addresses, and social connections appear, reflecting a bustling civic calendar.
Miss Mattie Wilson DuBose hosted a Thursday afternoon shower for Miss Burnett. The event featured a small gathering with friends and shared refreshments, reflecting a genteel social scene within the community.
Miss Fran Burnett Wises and Mr William Arthur Chenoweth Jr of Birmingham Ala were married at eight o clock last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs A Ilges on Sec ond avenue. The elegant Oli home decor impressed guests from Columbus and Birmingham with a large bridal party including maid of honor Miss Aylmer Higes and bridesmaids Miss Irene Walker Miss Nina Jones Miss Sadie Gillespy and Miss Rosina Thomas The ceremony drew a prominent social audience from both states and families.
A short note extols Real Fruit Flavors with Biue Ribbon vanilla and lemon extracts claiming finest vanilla beans and choicest lemons. The phrasing resembles vintage ad text emphasizing quality and origin.
A brief note credits Dr Mason as delivering careful dental care praised for quality work. The item highlights meticulous technique and patient comfort, reflecting a local endorsement of the practitioner’s skills and reliability.
Arrival and departure times for Athens via Gainesville Midland, Train Georgia and Southern lines. Mixed and passenger services run daily with Sunday exceptions. Key arrivals include 1:05 p m and 10:20 p m on Tral of Georgia.
Benjamin Beveridge proprietor of the Indian House in Washington, famed for welcoming Sioux, Cheyenne and other tribes for four decades. He stood about six feet tall and weighed nearly 250 pounds, mediating fights with a single blow when needed. The loss saddens many tribal delegations and figures among western Indians.
A satirical piece on wealthy men and flirtation, noting that riches let a man skip pretenses. It questions why women flirt, suggesting they seek to satisfy conscience about not revealing truths. The prose mocks long serials and the ease of deception in relationships.
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