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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1910
Page
2
A mixed page note lists unsigned notices awaiting sender names, a calendar of week events at local groups, poems and seasonal verses, theater seating questions, a plea for clean food handling in markets, and a reflection on coughing in church.
Regular meeting of the Festival Chorus at 8 o clock Monday night in the Y W C A rooms 4 Clayton street. Elijah Clarke Chapter D A R will meet Tuesday morning at eleven o clock with Mrs J Y Carithers. Delegates to the National Congress to be elected and other matters discussed. Home Mission Society First Methodist church meets Wednesday at four o clock for officer elections. All members urged to attend.
A reader laments hats blocking view at picture shows and cites Atlanta’s hat removal ordinance. Despite law, theaters reportedly did not enforce it as patronage fell and a compromise was sought to ease the disruption of viewing.
Ulster County Gazette reports Washington the Great interred with solemn honors at Mount Vernon. Thousands assembled to view the mausoleum grove and mansion as cannons fired from a river vessel signaled the funeral. A formal procession followed with cavalry, guard, music, clergy and the General’s horse displayed.
Citizens gathered at the vault as funeral rites for the Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States concluded. Cannon fired and artillery echoed across the Potomac while tributes hailed Washington's enduring glory and a future illuminated by his memory.
A city wedding unites Miss Louise Lacy and Mr. Robert Findley at three o clock with a breakfast and reception of bride roses tulle and fine tableware Rev Millard A Jenkens performs the ceremony The newlyweds plan to reside in Maxeys A busy social page lists visits births illnesses moves and ongoing society events plus an advertisement for Deep discounts on silk dresses at Davison Nicholson Co
Tomorrow Monday February 21st the Englishman and the Girl is promoted as the most humorous picture from a famous company. The notice lists the theater and price 5 cents with contact 495. It also advertises Jellico coal and coke with a 195 phone number.
Lewis Chamblin of Manchester Ohio recounts a severe cough and lung trouble that reduced him to 115 pounds. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery with his revival, saying he now weighs 160 pounds and can work again. He also reports curing his four children of similar ailments.
A reader question critiques a Marmola Tablets tale as a misleading fat loss claim. The letter notes the word tender was misread by a druggist who refused a 75 cent payment, while a wholesale house was closed. It cites Marmola’s popular formula and claims of removing ten to sixteen ounces of fat daily without effort.
Local ad promotes genuine Jellica coal available from 495 Phone. The fragment emphasizes authenticity and offers a phone contact for purchase.
Madison Wisconsin resident N B Langley claims Dr Detchon relief for rheumatism cured his five month pain in neck and body. He says relief came in hours and full recovery in three days enabling him to return to work. Sold by L P Canning druggist at Clayton and Jackson streets.
An advertisement touts authentic Jellico coal with the claim of genuine quality. The fragment references a 405 area code and a phone number style, suggesting a sales pitch for coal supply.
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 A M meets on the second Thursday of each month at Masonic Hall Clayton street. Keystone Chapter R A M No 1 meets third Tuesday at Max Joseph building. St Elmo Lodge Knights of Pythias meets Monday nights at Castle Hall. Various officers invite master Masons and companions to attend.
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