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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1909
Page
3
Saturday matinee and evening at the Colonial Guild feature a performance tied to suffrage themes. A child’s dialogue frames the narrative as references to mothers becoming suffragettes and the push for women’s rights is underscored by the onstage songs and lines.
The invitation notes the marriage of Effie Smith Myddelton Merrill to Frederick Augustus Merrill on Wednesday December 22 at 4 PM at the First Baptist Church in Valdosta Georgia. Effie is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Myddelton. Merrill chairs history at the Normal school.
Miss Clare Felker of this city to wed Prof. C Ro Ware of Lawrenceville at First Methodist Church Monroe next Wednesday December 15 at 3 30 PM with music by Miss Lida Day and violin by Mr J M Day. Attendants include Miss Lind a Felker Miss Louelle Mobley Miss Mattie Michael Miss Susette Lanier and more. Best man Dr Sam Ware Athens and several ushers named.
Shop early for watches and jewelry. Our stock is the most extensive display we have ever shown with solid gold pieces and attractive designs. Umbrellas are practical with detachable handles and portable folding models for gentlemen. Prices are right and reliable in this department.
An Athens Georgia advertisement touts cures for backache and kidney disorders using Dean's Pills. It asserts widespread eligibility across age groups from children to seniors and cites a testimonial from Mrs. Glennie Marlow of 243 Jackson St.
Arrival and departure times for Trans and Seaboard lines through Athens including Gainesville Midland Road and Georgia Railroad. Lists north and south bound trains with local time, Sunday variations, and mixed services with daily and regular passenger runs. Also notes time standard as Athens City Time and lines not running to Athens.
A vintage ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes to ease aching swollen hot and sweating feet. It claims relief from corns bunions and discomfort and offers a free trial package and a sanitary corn patch. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
A grateful note from Jerry Pittard and family in Winterville Georgia thanks neighbors for help after a house fire on December 7 1909. The message also includes an advertisement praising Electric Bitters as a healing tonic with claims of restoring vigor and curing ailments.
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