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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
3
Corner Lumpkin and Hancock avenues list First Methodist with pastors and service times, Presbyterian on Hancock Avenue led by J. W. Walden, and Baptist at College and Washington with services, Holy Communion, prayer meetings, Bible School, and free seating. A cordial invitation to all services.
St Elmo Lodge and Keystone Chapter announce regular meetings at Castle Hall and Max Joseph building. Mount Vernon Lodge, Glenn and Williams Lodges of I O O F and Oconee Tribe I O R M list meeting nights. Athen Lodge BPOE and related entries invite qualified members to attend. addresses include Clayton and Wall streets and Jackson street in Denpres area.
Thomas Queer aged 98 years died in Wooster Ohio after a 50 year absence from his wife and two daughters. He deserted his family fifty years ago and sent word of his death ten years later. He returned ten years ago but would not reveal where he had lived. His wife, now 91, mourns as do their two daughters.
H R Palmer & Sons promotes Vinci cod liver oil as a stomach friendly alternative to traditional oils. They claim it improves appetite digestion strengthens blood and lungs and cites a testimonial from Mrs Brown of Anderson Indiana. The firm offers a money back guarantee if Vinci fails to satisfy customers.
The Seaboard offers a first class fare plus 25 cents round trip from all points in North and South Carolina Georgia Florida and Alabama to New Orleans. Dates of sale January 23 1905 with tickets valid for continuous passage in each direction and final limit January 28 1905 in honor of the Interstate Cotton Convention.
A surge formed near the Pumpkin Patch a mile above Jeffersonville allowing workers on coal barges to walk across the river today. It is the river’s first full freeze near Louisville this year and the 16 year mark since it froze completely between the ferry docks. River traffic is entirely suspended.
Richard Bossy, known atheist, died during church services at Wilders Station Chapel in Winnamac Indiana. He sought shelter from a midwinter storm as Rev James McCary urged gospel recruits. The preacher declared a sinner could not be saved from death tonight, and Bossy cried out and collapsed as a corpse.
A Pasadena article describes the Durand mansion on a 10 acre tract bound by Orange Grove and Pasadena avenues detailing a 50 room, 17 000 square foot residence with oak interiors and golden hardware on doors drawers hinges and screws. The home may cost 300 000 to 500 000 dollars and features an electric system enabling Mrs Durand Sr to switch lights from bed using a wall control.
When bilious try a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and realize how quickly a first class up to date medicine will correct the disorder. For sale by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
Lexington Ky Jan 19 for the first time in criminal history a capital case jury watched a comic opera under guard while the defendant James Garfield Smith convicted of murder seeks a new trial. The alibi defense claims the theater outing prejudiced jurors and violated the defendant’s rights.
Atlanta Ga January 19 1905 Attorney General Hart rules on pension payments to families of soldiers who died before pension due or to those who helped at last illness with no heirs The opinion states the August 15 1904 act only allows pension funds to cover funeral and last illness costs when no wife or dependent children survive and does not grant new pension rights The letter to Pension Commissioner John W Lindsay clarifies the act’s intent and use of accrued funds.
Elizabeth Kennedy will appear as Madga in Herman Suderman’s Magda at the opera house Thursday the twenty sixth. Suderman’s drama draws on French schooling and Scribe style with high level dialogue and clear cut characters, likened to Francillon and Pinero by critics. The production promises to endure as a great work and will attract theatre-goers eager for premier talent.
Mr. Durand Jr notes metal handles for outer doors would be costly and tempt burglars. The third floor holds servant bedrooms and baths plus a vast assembly hall where 100 couples can dance. A billiard chamber and other amenities sit near the hall in this Chicago Los Angeles connected item.
Atlanta Jan 19 1906 News reports Boykin Wright of Augusta withdraws from the governor contest due to health. He says he will not run in 1906 after doctors advised rest and wants to relieve friends from political embarrassment.
A period advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as harmless for children, noting it contains nothing harmful and is effective for coughs colds and croup. It lists H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro as sellers.
The Barlow Minstrels performed at the opera house in Athens to a good audience, delivering on promises. Manager J A Coburn earned praise for the company, with comedians notably clever and singing widely enjoyed. Bartina and Huntington impressed in the hoop net, while Murphey and Powell drew much applause.
The Southern Railway Co offers round trip Athens Georgia to New Orleans Louisiana tickets at 17.30 dollars for the Interstate Cotton Convention. Sale begins January 23 with final limit January 28 1405. Depart Athens 4.20 pm to Atlanta 7.15 am arrives New Orleans next morning. Pullman reservations upon request with advance notice. Contact R W Sizer general agent 106 Clayton and phone 81.
He and she praise the charitable program and the excellent performance. The couple express satisfaction that supporting the event provided value for money and a sense of achievement.
Round trip tickets from Athens Georgia to Montgomery Alabama priced at 7.70 with sales on January 2 and 24 and a final limit of January 20 1905. Schedule departs Athens 12 45 pm arrives Atlanta 3 35 pm departs Atlanta 4 20 pm and reaches Montgomery 9 20 pm same day. Contact general agent R W Sizer at 106 Clayton Street for rates and connections.
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