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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1912

Page

5

Winterville Items Show Local News And Visits

Winterville notes list residents visiting relatives in Maysville Athens and Elberton. J H Winter returns from a visit to ianta and Annie Love Thornton stays a few days in Athens. R A Christian hosts friends at Mrs M T Johnson's. RL YT Moore mourns his mother in Maysville. J C Mathews suffers a dislocated shoulder. W A Jones improves from illness. Mrs Stone of Athens visits sister Sarah Harris. S C Hayes returns from a trip to Elberton and was involved in the S A L wreck but unhurt.

Moore Maysville S. C. Hayes Elberton

Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad

Cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box. 26e.

E. W. Grove

Miss Eva Jane Norris Bride-to-be Honored at Shower

Miss Ruth Reinhardt hosted a miscellaneous shower Monday for Eva Jane Norris the bridal couple in expectant hire. Prizes were awarded in a contest with Miss Dorothy Smith first and Miss Allen Hell second. Guests included Dorothy Smith Cecil Fisher Zula Waggoner Pearl Hardman Emma Mobley Lillie Benton and others. The Norris Moffitt wedding is set for the 28th inst with preparations noted.

Ruth Reinhardt Eva Jane Norris Dorothy Smith Allen Hell Miss Waggoner Lois Gholston Annie Mae Hampton Pearl Hardman Neinhardt Evi2dane Norris Highland N. C Cecil Fisher Atlanta Zula Waggoner Emma Mobly Lillie Benton Pearl Allene Bell Maude Arnold Kiva Glenn Lizzie

The Real Thing at Colonial and The Spring Maid Review

Henrietta Crosman stars in The Real Thing at the Colonial, a bright new comedy about marital fantasy and disillusionment after a four month run in New York. The Spring Maid, adapting to English with charm, returns to American stages with Gere Luneska as the princess masquerading as a spring girl at the Colonial on March 7.

Henrietta Crossman Henrietta Crosman Maxine Elliott New York City Europe Berlin Vienna St. Petersburg New York Metropolis Harry B Robert S. Smith Werba

Rexall Orderlies Remedy Offer From H.R. Palmer & Sons

An Athens ad claims Rexall Orderlies relieve constipation with a risk free trial for customers. The offer promises payment by the seller for medicines used during the trial if results are not satisfactory and lists tablet sizes and prices available at the Rexall Store.

Rexall Orderlies Athens Aps Thar Rexall H.R. Palmer & Sons

Pennsylvania church conference opens in Allentown

The eighteenth annual meeting of the Pennsylvania conference of the United Evangelical Church began at Seibert church Allentown with a large attendance and sessions planned for several days. Also Pittsburg hosts the Duquesne Club’s beach dog show opening with over a thousand entries through Saturday. A health note warns of gripping coughs and recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for soothing inflamed membranes and coughs.

Allentown Das Pennsylvania Conference United Evangelical Church Seibert Church Pittsburg Duquesne Club

Local UDC Prize Prompts 1912 Essay Contest Laws

The Laura Rutherford chapter offers a five dollar gold prize for the best county essay on The Battle of Shiloh as part of the Georgia Division UDC Medal Contest. Rules set entry age white students under eighteen, 1000 to 1500 words, signed with a fictitious name, sealed envelope, and county chiefs to forward top county essays to the state committee by March 23.

U. D.C Laura Rutherford Clarke T. W. Reed Georgia Shiloh

Wingfield Bros. & Co Dissolved in Athens Georgia

Notice announces dissolution of Wingfield Bros. & Co a clothing business in Athens Clarke County Georgia with F L Davis retiring. W C Wingfield and S B Wingfield Jr will continue the business at the same location and settle all liabilities and debts. Wingfield Bros will operate under the new style and transfer of interest is noted with best wishes. Dated February 6 1912.

Wingfield Bros. & Co Athens Clarke County Georgia F. L Davis Messrs W. C. Wingfield S. B. Wingfield, Jr Wingfield Bros F. L. Davis

Almost Lost His Life Due to Severe Storm Exposure

Macon Michigan resident A Stid recounts a brutal storm experience that left him with a dreadful chest cold. A neighbor gave Dr King’s New Discovery, which relieved his symptoms and a doctor warned of possible pneumonia. Two bottles cured him. price 50 cents to 1 dollar with a trial bottle free. Sold by W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Son.

A. Stid Macon Mich King W. J. Smith & Bro H.R. Palmer & Sora

Progressives in California back Roosevelt for president

In San Francisco on February 28 a conference indicated California Progressive Republicans may drop La Follette and nominate Roosevelt. Chester H. Rowell, president of the La Follette League of California, led by declaring for Roosevelt, signaling a likely shift by league members.

San Francisco Cal California LaFollette Roosevelt Chester H. Rowell la Follette League of League

Coughing Epidemic Strikes Town Needing Quick Remedy

An epidemic of coughing sweeps the town affecting all ages and especially children and the elderly. Fo ley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised as a quick safe reliable cure for all headache or debility priced 25c at W. K. Smith & Bro and H. R. Palmer & Sons.

Foley W. K. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons

Sewee Financial Note Shows Large Total Figure

A dated financial record lists several figures including 2 565 95 and 457 50 with a large sum 258 105 36. The entry appears as a ledger snippet mentioning amounts related to Sewee and bee.

Sewee

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R. L. Phillips Indian Valley Cardus Cardui Capitana Medicine Co Winterville J. H. Winter Ianta Mercer Broach F. H. Kramer R. T. Moore Marion Moore W. F. Coile Annie Love Thornton Mrs. R. A. Christian M. T. Johnson J. C. Mathews Mr. W. A. Jones Joe Stone Sarah Harris Stuart SEF Colbert News Mr. Clyde Keith Emma Mobley J. C. Hardman Popham Williams Mfg. CO Props Cleveland Ohio THE Athens Savings Bank Resources Tre County of G. A. Mell Jester N. P Daughters of the Confederacy Stae J. T. Derry Wm. Swinton Jefferson Davis Confederate States Gen N. B. Forrest Wyeth United States Percy Gregg Cleburn Irving A. Buck John Armistead Selden Dan C. Harris Sandersville Edward C. Blount Waynes Fore R. L. Walker Ee Cate L. J. Bradley R. H. Drake Griffin, Ga Arnold & Abney Wacich Witbeceit Galifornia Mig Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Druggista Hall THE AMERICAN STATE/BANK Eorgia R. W. Sizer American State Bank Pease Fel. Wilkins
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