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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1910
Page
5
An unsolicited appeal touts a home remedy for uterine and ovarian issues, claiming it cures painful or irregular menstruation and other ailments. The writer offers a free ten day trial by mail, encouraging women to avoid surgery and to send for explanatory illustrations.
A nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Barnett died after her clothing caught fire at Farmington while her mother was away in Athens. The blaze quickly enveloped her garments and she died within minutes despite help. The funeral will be held today at the family burying ground several miles from Athens. Sympathy pours in for the bereaved family as news reaches the city.
Mrs Susie Burch widow of James M Burch and sister in law of Luther Burch died yesterday afternoon after a long tubercular illness. She was forty eight and survived by one son Jas B Burena and two sisters Mrs Wm Breedlove and Mrs Richard Saye. The funeral is at Oconee street church today at 3 with Revs Sears and Stone officiating. Pallbearers named A M Burch J M Burch Richard Burch Jas M Burch Jos B Burch Rupert Burch. Mrs Buren was a longtime church member and is mourned by many.
The chamber invites all committeemen officers and members and urges nonmembers to join the Greater Athens movement. Reports from committees expected, with Dorsey requesting sand reports on progress and plans. Oleomargarine and parcels post topics to be discussed. union railway station report possible. Meeting promises high interest for locals.
The University of Georgia basketball team trains hard amid injuries to prepare for this week’s road games against Atlanta Athletic Club and Auburn. Capt. Peacock has rotated new players into the lineup, aiming for a stronger five on larger floors, hoping to offset tough competition and a possibly unfamiliar court.
After public advertisements Judge Brand granted incorporation for The Home Building Company Eatonton Oil and Fertilizer Company and The Athens Lumber Company which operates as Lyndon Manufacturing Company currently and seeks a name change.
J B Cross a well known Athens contractor formerly with Winder Lumber has started his own business again. He is located at 1075 S Lampkin Street offering building and repair services with prompt results.
Prof S V Sanford of the University of Georgia English department will deliver an address at the Young Men's Christian Association on The Mind of the Master. He will discuss the skeptic and critic of Jesus and the role of psychology in defense of divine claims. Special music is planned, and Glee Club members should arrive at 3:45 for practice.
The notice calls all men to attend a 4 oclock sharp service at the Association this afternoon and spend an hour together.
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