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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1903

Page

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Chancellor Hill Report Highlights Georgia University Plans

Chancellor Hill reports to the University of Georgia trustees detailing record attendance, summer school expansion, and gains in agriculture, law, and potential Peabody Teachers College. He advocates a pharmacy school, a commerce school, and a centennial 1904 commencement celebrated with an arbor on campus. The Peabody fund and Athens location proposals are discussed, with emphasis on university growth and alumni engagement.

College of Pharmacy School of Commerce Chancellor Hill University of Georgia Hill Peabody Teachers’ College Peabody Fund Georgia Virginia Texas Florida Tenneraee Columbia Teachers’ College Athens Treasiers General Assembly Cnnection Ces Exfsta Campun Characllor

Lamptinsreet Paving Approved by City Council

At yesterday’s city council meeting a resolution for paving Lamptins street from Broad Street to Tanyard branch was approved. A water main upgrade on Oak Street to Ebberton Street was ordered. The police and firefighters were granted fifteen days vacation when department chiefs approve time off.

Lamptins Broad Tanyard Connell Eiberton Street Fic

Specials at Davigon and Lowe s

Bargains abound as Davigon and Lowe s offer reduced prices on belts infant socks buttons fans and many fabric goods. Discounts apply to coats shawls caps linens and lightweight garments with a focus on white goods and trimmings. An upcoming shipment advertises new lace ribbons and white goods. The board’s committee appointment on press is noted alongside athletic news at the university.

Davison & Lowe

Georgia State Dental Society to Meet in Athens Next Year

The Georgia Dental Society adjourned at Tallulah Falls after a two day session and announced Athens will host the next annual meeting likely on June ninth. Dr. H A Lowrance and Dr. D H McNeill represented Athens and led the bid amid interest from other cities.

Georgia State Dental Society Athens Georgia Dental Society Tallulah Falls Tallulah Falla H A Lowrance D. H. McNeill Athenas

Kedel Digestive Aid Promises Holistic Health from Foods

The advertisement claims Kedel strengthens the digestive organs to digest assimilate and transform wholesome foods into blood that nourishes nerves and tissues and recovers overall body organs. It also markets Kedel Dyspepsia Care for indigestion dyspepsia catarrh of the stomach and related disorders. Sold by The Orr Drug Co.

Orr Deug Oo

Insurance offer for cyclone and windstorm coverage in Gainesville

A local notice promotes property insurance with O H Newton on College Avenue offering policies with Aetna. Rates are described as low and urges immediate action before the next storm. The ad hints at financial protection against cyclone damage and windstorms.

O. H. Newton College Avenue Gainesville

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Skin Cure

DaWitt & Co promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the genuine product that cures blind bleeding and prolapsed piles burns bruises eczema and all skin diseases. Sold by Orr Drug Co. Now is the time to count the dots dollars.

University of Georgia Trustees in Session on Library Construction

The University of Georgia board met in the library room to discuss bids for the new Peabody Library building. The building committee reviewed six bids and will delay disclosure until Mr. Peabody arrives for a final decision.

University Press Peabody Library University of Georgia Peabody Ibrary Peabody New York University Henry D. McDaniel Hamilton McWhorter W. E. Simmons Henry Persons William H. Wish D. B. Hamilton E. Calloway N. L. Hutchins N. E. Harris Howell Cobb A. L. Hull Clarke Howell Henry G. Turner Samuel B. Adams Hill Atlanta

Increased Funds for Lucy Cobb Alumni Association

The Lucy Cobb Alumni Association reports a strong fundraising meeting on Tuesday increasing the treasury to 315.75 dollars. Contributions came from Mrs. Racers Savannah five dollars Mrs Harper Elberton five dollars Mrs Chariton Savannah five Mira Edith Taylor Statesboro five Mrs Toombs Athens twenty and Mise Retherford one hundred from commencement proceeds.

Lucy Cobbalomine Institute Racers Savannah Harper Elberton Chariton Mira Edith Taylor Statesboro Toombs Mise Retherford Basiline Prince, Seo Treas Lucy Cobb Alumnum Association

Death of Nine-Month-Old Gertrande Barpes

Little Gertrande Barpes aged nine months died yesterday at the River Street home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Burpee after an eight week illness. The funeral will be held at 9 30 this morning at the Barpee residence and interment will follow in Oconee cemetery.

Gertrande Barpes Robert A. Burpee River Street

Editors Named for the Georgian University Magazine

The faculty selected eight candidates reported by literary societies and chose I. P. Goodrich as editor in chief R P Brooks and Lee Worsham as associate editors Fort Scott calmaquadi editor A G Golucke exchange editor and J H Hopkins business manager.

I. P. Goodrich R P. Brooks Lee Worsham Fort Scott A. G. Golucke Hopkins

Record of the Past Promotes kidney relief and cure claims

An Ashland Kentucky shoemaker cites Dean's Kidney Pills as a trusted remedy for backache urinary issues and kidney ills. He attributes long relief to the product and endorses it with a 1896 testimonial. Availability is noted at H R Palmer & Sons for 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U S agents. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended after serious illness.

G. M. Myers Winchester Avenue Lth Street Ashland Dean Ventura Drug Co H. R. Palmer & Sons Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo United States

Unusual Athens Sale Boosts Value Deals by Lucien B Flatow Co

Athens residents applauded a special sale by the Lucien B Flatow Co with yard goods cut to 5 to 6 cents from 10 to 20 cents and even 80 cent values. Friday June 12 offered 30 000 yards of summer goods replenished from 2000 stock with extra tables and new stock sold at 6 cents per yard.

Athens Lucien B. Flatow Co Lugien B. Flatow

Board of Health Re-Elected By City Council

At yesterday’s city council session the Board of Health members were re elected for the upcoming year Meas W Bronway B D Stone J H Decoey J K Gardner and T W Real Gardner joins as a new member representing the third ward which had no representative since Rev B F Elliott’s resignation. The rest of the old board were re elected unanimously.

Knights of Pythias Cremonioe Conneil Committee Vonderan Edson D. Stone Rhodes Athena Board of Health Meas. W. Bronway B. D. Stone J. H. Decoey J. Ko Gardner T W. Real Me. Gardner B. F. Elliott

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