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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1902

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The Banner Dot Contest Ends Tomorrow

The Banner warns that the dot contest closes at midnight tomorrow with hundreds of answers submitted. Many entries show careless counting and wild guessing, ranging from 450 to 7000 dots, with about 30 percent between six and seven thousand. Past contests had few correct responses. this year prizes exceeding one dollar entice many readers. All entries must be in by midnight tomorrow for counting and prize distribution midweek.

Aaveral Dot Banner Messrs F. G. Umbach A. L. Mitchell Mitchell

Indigestion Relief Report From Fon De Lac Woman

A Fon De Lac woman credits improved health to Grape-Nuts and Postum Food Coffee after years of indigestion and heart palpitations. She reports rapid relief within a week, weight gain, clearer skin, and regained strength, noting she can climb stairs and walk long distances. She praises the taste and says the beverage imitates high grade coffee.

Fon de Lac Wis Pentom Co Battle Creek Mich

Royal Arch Masons Meet Tuesday for Annual Communication

Keystone Chapter No. 1 Royal Arch Masons will hold its annual communication Tuesday night at eight o'clock to choose officers for the ensuing year. By special invitation past high priest H. H. Linton will preside. Invitations will be issued and refreshments served.

Keystone Royal Arch Masons Max Joseph H. H. Linton

Turner and Hodgson Show Windows At Athens Market

The Turner and Hodgson display highlights holiday windows full of bamboo holly and mantletoe with expertly arranged shoe and umbrella scenes. Willis, their decorator, and Joe Turner present hanat and Florsheim shoes, hundreds of umbrellas up to $15, and ready to wear items while forty six assistants staff the Athens store.

Messrs Turner& Hodgson Willis Joe Turner Hanat Clapp Florsheim Crosaet Dalter Sorosis Bering Ripley Beat On Earth Mersia Turner & Hodgson Athens

All Lovers of Fun To Be Made Happy Tonight At New Opera House

All roads lead to the new opera house Tuesday night for lovers of fun frolic and mirth. Peck's Bad Boy stars include Mies Lottie Dwyer George Barlow Joe Mack Ed Dwyer and Nettie Belldown with Bessie Tyler Fay Temple Maud Mawson in the cast. Herman Stromes directs the musical portion assisted by Brynes Bros. Eighs Bella and Hanlon's Superba feature, with a travesty on Florodora widely praised.

Fan Peck Inclede Mies Lottie Dwyer George Barlow Schultz the Grocer Joe Mack Fiddle Dee Des Ed Dwyer Charles Nettie Belldown Bessie Tyler Fay Temple Maud Mawson Herman Stromes Lateyof Byynes Bros Eighs Bella

Nathan Hale Monday night draws big audience

A strong romantic patriotic play Nathan Hale will be presented at the new opera house Monday night featuring Howard Kyle and an excellent company. Clyde Fitch’s Nathan Hale is praised as a standout American drama with Kyle’s versatile performance and a supporting cast including Florence Smyth and Frederic Webber. Tickets, nine dollars, are on sale at Palmer's Drug Store.

Nathan Hale Howard Kyle Terling New Opera House Clyde Fitch Fitch Mr Kyle Patriot Bis Florence Smyth Alice Adame Frederic Webber

Emmanuel Church Order of Services as Published

The Banner prints the schedule for Emmanuel Episcopal Church services. Holy communion at 7 30 a m morning prayer litany and sermon at 11 00 a m evening prayer with sermon at 7 30 p m Sunday school with adult class at 9 30 p m Evening prayer time changed to 7 80 p m Rector Troy Beatty notes the update.

Order OF Services Emmanuel Church Emmanuel Episcopal Church Troy Beatty

Woman Hurt in Broad Street Fall at East Athens

Mrs. Margaret Watkins suffered serious injuries after a heavy handle she carried caused a stumble in her hall on Broad Street. She struck her head on a trunk, inflicting a deep gash and significant bleeding, with fears for her life during the initial hours.

Margaret Watkins Broad Street Athens

Thanks Returned for Donation Party

Rev. J. W. M Morris expresses heartfelt gratitude to Presbyterian, Baptist and Methodist friends for a generous donation party held last Friday evening. He notes the event's abundant kindness and well arranged gifts, praying God’s richest blessings on all who contributed.

J. W.M Morris J. W. M. Morris

Revered Elrod Dies at aged 72 in Athens Lodge Mourns

The obituary honors Past Grand Elrod who died November 1, 1902 in Athens after twenty years as a leader. It lauds his steadfast faith, integrity, and service to his lodge and church, noting his dedication to family, friends, and the needy. Committee members J. L. Bramlett J. K. Kenney and Geo. O. Thoman adopt the resolution and request publication by local papers.

Grand Elrod Athens

Names list from city merchants and officials

A fragmented listing shows multiple individuals and cities including A Cohen and L M Bernard in city, T G Hall in Greenville, E Boswell in Ga, G M Batty in Atlanta, A Avery in Ga, J Cummins in Va, J E White in Nashville, F G Lumpkin in Columbus, W Smith in Va, F R Mc Millen in Harlem, J E Cook in Athena, W O Pitner in Athens, J A Ennesay in Atlanta, C W Jones in Lomarillo, J W Wilhite in Elberton, H M Taylor in Oity, C H Taylor in Oity, J W Griffith in Winston.

A. Cohen City L. M. Bernard T. G. Hall Greenville 8. C E. R. Boswell G. M. Batty Atlanta Et. E Eoher Newnan A. B. Avery T. G. Martin J. C. Cummins J. E. White Nashville F. G. Lumpkin Columbus W. Smith F R. McMillen Harlem

Old Machinery Sent To Junk Pile In Athens

Several antique machines once owned by the late Alban Chase at the Pioneer Paper Mill were sold to the Georgia Junk Company for scrap iron. The items, dating before the Civil War, are likely the oldest working machinery in Athens now.

Athens Alban Chase Pioneer Paper Mill Company Georgia Junk Company

Athens City Council Dec 11 1902 Proceedings

The regular monthly meeting of the Athens council met at 3 30 p m with Mayor Rhodes and Aldermen present. Minutes were read and confirmed. Various reports were received and accounts ordered paid. A motion authorized advertising bonds for city hall and bids with certified checks. No city hall action until January. Plans for city hall and courthouse were presented and thanks extended to architect Choate. County joint building proposal declined. Right of way for streets offered by Prof Barrow referred to street committee. Meeting adjourned.

Rhodes Wetherford O'Farrell Vonderau Arnold Rucker Lipscomb Foster D. M. “Thorton Augusta Railway and Electric Co General Electric Co Lyndon Mi’g. Co Georgia R. R Bisson & Son McMahan & Son J.S. King & Co Chattahoochee Brick Co Talmadge Bro Palomer & Sons Webb & Crawford Mr. C. A. Parr Arnold Grocery Co Bondurant & Co F. A. Lipscomb & Co Foater City Hall Racker Choate Court House Barrow Prince Avenue Savannah Street Berber Street Finley Street W. W. Turner

Georgia Accepts Peabody Gift for New University Library

The Georgia General Assembly approves George Foater Peabody’s offer to fund a $50,000 library on the University of Georgia campus with $22,500 yearly for two years. Construction is expected to start promptly, with location at Broad and Jackson streets in front of the National Bank. Plans are to be decided by authorities and several architects have submitted designs. The library will be a dedicated structure and a lasting honor to Mr Peabody.

Peabody The General Assembly of Georgia George Foater Peabody University of Georgia Broad and Jackson Streets National Bank Empire State South

Catarrh Tablets Promise Clearer Treatment

The article warns against hidden formulas in catarrh cures and promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a transparent, safe option. It notes they use ingredients like Red Gum and Blood Root, dissolve in the mouth, and act quickly on the nasal passages and throat. Pharmacists approve their safety and they sell for 50 cents per package.

Stuart Draggista

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Linton Turner & Hodgson Hood Williams Gel. O J. L. Bramlett J. K. Kenney Geo Williams Lodge D. A. Watson, N. G. J. A Mealor Bsec'ty Council Proceedings Council Chamber Mitted
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