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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
8
A vintage advertisement touts Hamlins Wizard Oil as superior for internal and external healing. It claims to soothe nerve irritation, regulate small vessel circulation, and prevent disease microbes with scientific, gentle action toward health. Priced 50c and 1.00, guaranteed, available from all druggists.
Atlanta January 25 Techs spring schedule nearly finished with two more dates added. Coach Heisman leads a lineup that includes Mercer Georgia Tennessee Auburn Trinity Sewanee Clemson Davidson Cleveland Americans and likely Vanderbilt. The 25 game slate runs from late March to June and features three Mercer versus Tech and three Georgia clashes for the state pennant.
Genuine Red Ash Coal offered by Athens Ice and Coal Co at 5.50 per ton. Also available from H. R. Palmier & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised for biliousness by local sellers.
The Imperial Hotel in Athens operates under Wade H. Lowry who recently moved from Macon to take charge. Improvements include renovations to the building new carpet eight new bath connected rooms enhanced table service and culinary standards and a more attractive office. Patronage has increased reflecting strong management and experience from Lowry and chief clerk J H Claiborne.
Mrs Cora Walker of Peterville California endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as best for colds saying it cures quickly and prevents pneumonia. The article notes it is pleasant and safe and lists H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith Bro as sellers.
A major blaze in Union S C on January 25 destroys Bailey Lumber employees’ woodwork shop the Bailey Lumber and Manufacturing building the Union Carriage works and People’s Supply stables. The Sonic quarters in the People’s Supply building fall as do nearby homes and churches with estimated damage at least 25 000 and insurance undetermined. Spartanburg fire units were summoned by special train to battle the fire.
Gainesville Ga January 25. The case of Johnts M Beard was called and witnesses sworn. Defense counsel pleaded insanity and the issue will determine if Beard stands trial for the murder of his father in law William O Hammond shot August 1 1904.
The Empire Coal brand offered a trial order of ten units at six dollars each. Marketed as finest on the market, the seller identifies as Athens iefe Conk Co with a contact phone number U7.
Miss Sally Whitson of Eastland County Texas shoots prairie chickens and battles four wild cats with a six foot cudgel After a clash she leads five slain cats home as trophies and vows to finish the remaining two. The tale appears in the Austin Cor New York Sun.
W H Howard of Husband Pennsylvania recounts how his mother suffered rheumatism for years yet after using Chamberlains Pain Balm for a few days she could walk again. He says she is never without it and occasional applications keep her free of pain. Sold by H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith Bros.
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