Funeral for Miss Jennie Carlton at First Methodist
Funeral services were held Sunday at the First Methodist church for Miss Jennie Carlton who died Saturday at her brother Major H H Carlton's home. The service featured hymns by the choir and a sermon by Rev Elihan D Stone praising her life as a longtime Sunday school teacher and devout church member. Burial followed at the cemetery with final prayers by Mr Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Carlton
H. H. Carlton
A. Mell
H H. Linton
D Flanigen
E.J Smith
H A. Lawrance
W. Motes
RK Reaves
ED. Sledge
Jesus
1. Mell
J. C. Mell
EB. Mell
F. J. Orr
Eihaon D. Stone
Stone
Carlton
Great Inspiration and Opportunity at the University of Georgia
The article highlights affordable living for Georgia students at the University of Georgia in Denmark Dining Hall and dormitory options. It notes the Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Law schools with courses and open access for law students, along with a call to contact Chancellor Walter B. Hill for details. It ends with a generic sales pitch for Dr King’s New Life Pills, priced at 25 cents.
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University of Georgia
Denmark
School of Agriculture
Board of Visitors
Terrell
Dudley M. Hughes
State Agricultural Society
Io Ao
School of Pharmacy
Bharge Sinator Bacon
Law School
Profanny Morris
Walter B. Hill
Athens
The Waterworks Electric Plant Wheel Breaks Again
The waterworks plant experiences repeated wheel failures since its electric system began. Four wheels have needed replacement, two cog wheels broke during recent operation, and the city awaits a new wheel shipment. City finances suffer as the machinery remains unaccepted and costs fall on the populace.
Cotton price speculation as opening figures loom
Local markets debate the 1900s style cotton outlook with bears predicting nine cents per pound and bulls aiming for ten or more. Traders weigh record acreage estimate of twelve to thirteen million bales and whether mills would continue operations if prices stay above eleven cents.
Davison & Lowes Cleaning-Up Sale Promises Bargains
A fragmented ad lists cut price sales on trunks shoes silk goods and Low Cats at deep discounts. It promises dramatic price cuts on various fabrics and accessories while urging shoppers to come and save, with incidental warnings about minor injuries.
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Dreas
Vine Will Not Be Removed During Library Work
Citizens ask if the ivy on the Broad street side of the Library will be torn for renovations. Prof Strahan says the beautiful vine will not be molested. The Library facade will be stuccoed to match the Ivy building and a new portico with tall columns will enhance the campus structure.
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Broad Street
Strahan
Campina
Normal School Opens Sept 1 With Large Faculty
The State Normal School will start the regular session on September 1. President Branson and the faculty plan a rest before opening and expect attendance over four hundred. The board faces a shortage of dormitory space to accommodate all teachers seeking admission.
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State Normal School
Branson
At Bog Aia Ask Beda
Athens housing woes hinder growth and new citizens
The text reports Athens faces a housing shortage as investors and rent seekers struggle to find suitable places. A Georgia professor and a Georgia Oil Company executive, among others, need homes but cannot rent, forcing moves to Atlanta. Local real estate agents lack inventory and the Chamber of Commerce is urged to push housing development to attract residents.
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Athens
Thei
Georgia
Chamber of Commerce
Athena
Compliments For Cemetery Sexton Honored For Service
Praises flow for J H Bisson sexton at Oconee Hill cemetery as his courteous duties earn gratitude from families. W O Pease of Atlanta oversees removal work at the Morris residence on campus with expected relocation soon. George A Clayton of Atlanta to start Peabody library construction after site clearance.
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Sexton
J. H. Bi Sson
Oconee Hill
Bisson
W. O. Pease
Atlants
Morris
Oconee Cemetery
Jackson Street
George A. Cliyton
Atlanta
Peabody Library
Sanitary progress in Athens noted by inspector
Sanitary Inspector Center reports the city cleaner with tours across all sections. The council order forcing property owners to connect to sewers aims to further improve conditions. An allegorical caution contrasts neglect and modern conveniences as a reminder of practical health measures. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised by H.R. Palmer & Son and W. J. South & Bro.
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Athens
Chamberlain
H.R. Palmer & Son
W. J. South & Bro
Firm Buys Out Webb Interest
The DeWitt company acquires the Webb stake as DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve gains market presence. The note highlights DeWitt & Co. Chicago as the genuine brand, warning against counterfeit salves and urging purchase through Orr Drug Co.
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Webb
Freeman Co
L. B. Johnson
DeWitt
E. O
DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Orr'Drag Co
Grading Finished on Race Track at Northeast Georgia Fair Grounds
Workmen completed grading on the race track at the Northeast Georgia Fair Association grounds and rolling will begin. The track should be ready in a few weeks and is touted as among the best in the state with handsome purses attracting fast horses from the South for the coming fair.
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Northeast Georgia Fair Association
the Fair Association
Clean Sweep: Thief Takes All Chickens From Milledge Ave Home
A thief entered the Milledge Avenue home of Mr. O. H. Arnold Saturday night and stole every chicken from his coop. The morning found the yard bare with no clue to the culprit and no trace of the birds.
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O. H Arnold
Milledge Avenue
New Vault Safes Still in Limbo
The latest report from city headquarters states that the safes for the vaults of the new city hall are still in storage and have not yet been installed. Prisoners are studying the safes to learn how to crack them and to plan possible offenses.
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City Hall
Calaboose
Oconee Farmers Poised for Fine County Exhibit
Editor W A Brooke of the Oconee Enterprise reports Oconee county in fine shape. The oats crop is late but in good condition and farmers plan to send a strong exhibit to the city fair next October.
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W. A. Brooke
Oconee Enterprise
Ocoonee County
Mayor fines several offenders in morning session
Mayor Rhodes presided at a morning trial fining several offenders. Charlotte Williams paid 125 for being drunk on streets, John Winn settled with 0 for the same offense, JackSawner was fined 6 25, Henry Hall contributed 10 for the same charge. A separate notice promotes Electric Bitters as a preventive aid against self destructive thoughts with druggists listing Palmer Smith & Bro. and 80 Clayton St.
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Rhodes
Charlotte Williams
John Winn
Jack Sawner
Henry Hall
H. R. Palmer & Son
W. J. Smith & Bro
Dot prizes to be awarded in The Banner contest
Mayor J F Rhodes chairman of judges will award The Banner dot contest prizes after reviewing the correct answer from Mr Colburn the patentee of the dot scheme. A meeting will select winners this morning and checks will be mailed this afternoon. Judges include J L F Edwards and C B Griffith.
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J. F Rhodes
Colburn
Mayor Rhodes
JL. F. Edwards
C. B. Griffith
Chamber committees plan joint hospital meeting at Y M C A
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow at 6 PM. The hospital committee will meet with the Bessie Mell Industrial Home committee at the Y M C A to discuss establishing a hospital. Members listed include Mrs O D Flanigan chair and other officers from Bessie Mell Home and wards committee. Full attendance requested.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Hospital Committee
Bessie Mell
Bessie Mell Home
O. D. Flanigan
Louie Lane
Alice Adams
E. S. Lyndon
H. J. Rowe
Y M C A Men Attend State Conference in Georgia
Secretary Walter T Forbes Mesera J J Bondurant and O A Rowland of the Athens Y M C A depart for College Park Georgia to join a two day conference of state secretaries and delegates. The event aims to discuss key issues and promote YMCA work across the state.
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Walter T. Forbes
Mesera
J. J. Bondurant
O. A. Rowland
Athens Y. M. C. A
College Park
Y.M.C. A
Athens Association
Daily News About Cotton
Daily cotton market notes from August 10 1903 with Liverpool Middling uplands 6.66 sales 6000 American 4500 receipts 4000 New York Spot 1270 steady tone Athens Middling 12.25 port receipts today est’d 200 last year. Also an advertisement for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by local merchants.
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Liverpool
New York
Athens
Dr Charlee H Finley Dies After Hemorrhoid Operation
Dr Charlee H Finley a longtime Grady Hospital physician died during surgery for hemorrhoids at Grady Hospital Atlanta He had been ill and delayed the operation and had last been in Athens with his seven year old daughter He left a will asking a brother in law to manage his estate He was married to Miss Lila Wingfield whose death left a daughter The funeral at First Baptist Church will be held with burial in Oconee cemetery
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Grady Hospital
Atlanta
Charlee H. Finley
Finley
Athens
S. B. Wingfield
Dr. Finley
Lila Wingfield
8. B. Wingfield
Baptist Church
First Baptist
W. H. Young
Oconee
Michael Brothers Closing Out Stock Prices and Goods
Michael Brothers offers heavy discounts on fabrics and textiles including Maslins at 8c per yard, Madras at 15c, cotton fowlards, silk ginghams, damask, and table linens. Sale includes shirts, powders, soaps, and travel gear with marked reductions, urging buyers to shop the closing stock at reduced prices.
Southern League Baseball Results From Yesterday
Results list includes Atlanta 6 Montgomery 4 Nashville 4 Montgomery 3 Shreveport 4 New Orleans 3 while Little Rock and Memphis did not play. The notice adds an ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with claims of aiding digestion.
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Atlanta
Montgomery
Nashville
Shreveport
New Orleans
Little Rock
Memphis
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Palm I Athesiy Petahal J. Smith & Bro
Droggiate
Normal School
Athen
Aton Oil Company
Thouse
Childr
Hood
Morris House
Globe
Clayton St
DOT
Daily News
Baxter & Co
H. R. Palmer & Sons
MR. Finley
Ieral
Michael Brothers
Orr Drag Ov
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