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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
3
Waterloo South Carolina February 14 Rev W W Jones a superannuated Methodist minister and longtime conference member is critically ill with broncho pneumonia at his home here He preached for 40 years and is one of the oldest living ministers in the state
Sufferers from nasal catarrh report excellent relief from an atomizer spray. Ely Bros. offer Ely's Liquid Cream Balm non narcotic, identical in effect to the familiar Cream Balm. Available from all druggists for 75 cents with spraying tube, or by mail from New York.
Notice to the public warns that hauling trash from lots to vacant city lots is prohibited. Violators will be docketed. The notice is signed by J. H. Booth, Sanitary Inspector, referencing Peters Street and the Seymour Elder lot.
In the Augusta Georgia area an apparent two month pattern of attempted criminal assaults emerges. A 15 year old girl, Bertie May Besinger, was attacked near her home on the Savannah road and escaped with a companion. a hunter fled into nearby woods. Sheriff Clark deployed bloodhounds but the suspect remains at large.
The Memphis Times editor endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble noting many permanent cures. The ad urges refusal of non genuine products and states Foley’s is sold by all druggists.
We present a twelve bottle set including Three Feathers Upper Ten Cock tails Diodora Corn Whiskey Imported Brandy Sherry Madeira Gin and Scotch Whiskey. Sold at a price reflecting quality. JACK CRANSTON CO. 113 115 Mercer St Baltimore Md.
A group of prominent young women who christened U S Navy ships met at Continental Hall to form a Society of Naval Sponsors. The Boston born initiative now links sponsors from across the country, with members named by ship and state and an invitation extended by President Roosevelt to attend the Army and Navy reception at the White House.
An old warning extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough suppressant that also heals and strengthens the lungs to prevent pneumonia from la grippe. It stresses the genuine product in a yellow package and warns against substitutes.
Bids opened in Washington for two veteran ships the Civil War monitor Canonicus and the Pinta. Canonicus, berthed at Norfolk, notable for its 1862 Boston build and 2100 ton displacement, had fought at Dutch Gap and Howletts Point and served as a river gunboat in Cuba.
Investigators in Georgia outline a case linking a famous figure to a covert operation mixing gin whiskey and martini bootlegging. Authorities pursue leads across multiple counties and agencies to uncover suppliers and distributors.
Mrs. Fannie Griffin of Troy Alabama testifies that a twenty year skin disease on her face was cured after using two boxes of Chamberlains Salve. The product is sold by H R Palmer Sons Warren J Smith Bro J L P Canning E C McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
Connellsville hosts the fortieth Pennsylvania Y M C A convention with about a thousand expected delegates. The three day program features Governor Glenn of North Carolina and other prominent speakers including J H McFarland D A Badge Dr Edward A Steiner J B Yohe and Robert Watchorn.
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his life after a severe cough. The ad claims it treats coughs colds and weak lungs and can prevent pneumonia with trial bottles available at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons druggists. Prices listed 60c and 1.00.
Specialty liquor shop in Baltimore Maryland advertises Catherwood's Famous Whiskies as a featured selection. Local readers are invited to visit the Baltimore shop for distilled spirits and related offerings.
Dallas hosts the Southern Cotton Association as 5000 delegates gather at Fair Grounds Auditorium for a two day session. President Harvie Jordan and state representatives from Florida to Texas hear addresses and plan warehousing financing and marketing strategies.
Advertises four bottle packs with Express prepaid options and payment at customer end. Mentions assorted selections and line compatibility.
In Augusta on February 19 a white man, Jesse Norris, was shot in the Harrisburg district after a brawl. Three men—Jim Randall, Grover Candle, and Henry Norvell—were arrested but released after Norris claimed he shot himself accidentally in a sworn statement that offered no clear explanation.
Mrs John Engleheardt of Gera Michigan recounts her two year old daughter nearly choking during a severe cold with croup. She states Chamberlains Cough Remedy saved the child by giving medicine every ten minutes until phlegm was expelled. She praises it and notes a prior cure in another child. Sold by H R Palmer Sons Warren J Smith & Bro L P Canning E C McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
North Augusta dispensary records show January stock exhausted causing closures and reveal about a quarter of a million drinks moved into Augusta via the North Augusta bridge. Dispensary receipts totaled 16 971 40 with expenses 1 210 70. The Aiken dispensary logged 7 507 49 revenue and 501 50 expenses.
A brief sales note asserts commitment to quality over cut rate rivals, promising superior selections in whiskies and imported goods without engaging discount competition.
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