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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
6
A testimonial claims Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cures chronic coughs and lung disease. The writer Coral Sunderland says after twelve bottles of Discovery and five of Favorite Prescription plus Pellets, health improved and daily work resumed without pain.
Society notes report the Tampa wedding of Charles D Campbell and Luella Saxton, with Campbell described as a respected Athens native and former Tribune staffer. The ceremony at the bride’s home on Par Avenue will be attended by family and intimate friends, Rev. O H Nash officiating, bride in Paris muslin over white silk, sister Emma Saxton maid of honor, D H Sumner as best man. The couple to reside on the Heights, life to begin under bright auspices, plus assorted society notices and local updates.
Enormous demand lauded for Good Luck Baking Powder citing purity high leavening power and value from Richmond Virginia. Several local notices mention Mr E B Cohen taking a traveling salesman post with J A Boner & Co of Baltimore and visits from Atlanta and Augusta figures.
Davison and Lowe announce a huge closing out sale in Athens offering tailor made suits skirts cloaks and children’s wear at half value. Furs chiffons and bamboo furniture are clearanced at cost along with a $125 rug sale and many Christmas gifts. A special bargain counter promises half price items suitable for servants and cheap presents.
An advertisement urges parents to use Scott's Emulsion for scrofula sores on children's necks. It warns scrofula can lead to consumption and presents the product as preventive medicine. The notice offers a sample from Scott & Lowne of New York.
Doctor E W Hall advertises Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and back problems. One bottle equals two months of treatment and is sold by druggists or mailed for one dollar. Includes a testimonial from O B Drewry praising its effect on kidney trouble in his 64 year old mother.
Seaboard Air Line offers one and one third first class round trip fares for travelers from points east of the Mississippi to south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers, including Washington and St Louis. Public sale dates include Dec 23 24 25 30 81 1902 and Jan 1 1903 with final limit Jan 3 1903. Student tickets available Dec 16 to 22 1902 with final limit Jan 8 1903 upon certificate surrender from school officials.
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