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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1911

Page

2

Memorial Day Observances and Society Notices

Memorial exercises at University chapel at 3 30 p m for the week include a Civic Club meeting with Mrs Fannie Long Taylor and a Brandt Koch wedding at 9 pm. Mrs Alfred Newell entertains in honor of Mrs John Keating of Portland during her visit with Mrs E P Chamberlin. Civic Club meets Thursday at 4 45 pm with Capt J W Barnett speaker. An escort of equestriennes will accompany the war veterans in the Memorial Day parade.

University Chapel Civic Club Fannie Long Taylor Brandt-Koch Alfred Newell Keating West Peachtree John Keating Portland Oregon Hattie May Mitchell Atlanta Milledge Avenue J. W. Barnett Equestriennes

SHURON Glasses Offer Durable Fit and Service

A local optical shop highlights its experienced optometrist, modern testing room, large mounting selection, lens grinding plant, and Brandt guarantee refunds. It emphasizes proper frame fit as essential as correct lenses and invites customers to try a new SHURON frame that stays on.

R. Brandt

R Brandt Insurance Building on Clayton Street

A brief notice places the R Brandt Insurance Building on Clayton Street, noting its address and association with the company name Absolute Reliability.

Clayton Street

Notable Visitors and Local Notices Amid City Activity

Judge W T Newman left for Atlanta after a two day visit as a guest of his son Henry Newman of the university. Judge D W Meadow and Senator J J Price were seen about town. J T Pittard of Winterville attended county board business. An escort will meet behind the chapel at 3 30. Hiram Scranton of Clay City Alabama credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after a mountain trip. The remedy treats lung diseases and is sold by W J Smith amp Co and H R Palmer Sons with trial bottles free.

W. T. Newman Henry Newman University Atlanta Ozark Hiram Scranton Clay City Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R Palmer & Sons

Root Juice Tonic Promises Vitality and Health Virtues

A vintage health tonic claim extols ROOT JUICE as a universal remedy, soothing mucous linings and invigorating organs. It touts rapid benefits for debility and various ailments, noting exclusive sales through H. R. Palmer & Sons.

H. R. Palmer & Sons

Counterfeit Dollars Reported In Circulation At Athens

A sizable number of counterfeit silver dollars have appeared in Athens, affecting business men and streetcar conductors. The fake coins, nearly perfect in appearance, reveal their ruse when struck on a surface, prompting calls for caution and testing methods. The report notes the issue spreading among local merchants and transit workers.

Athens

Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised as Busy Little Cures

An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as solutions for weakness fatigue languor energy and various ailments. It claims pills cure constipation headache chills malaria and induce mental power. Sold for 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.

Dr. King W. J. Smith &Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

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