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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1903

Page

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Judge Bleckley May Move to Athens

Judge L E Bleckley and Mrs Bleckley spent time in Athens for University commencement and may move there. They own a Clarkesville home but seek better educational facilities as their children grow. The Bleckleys would be welcomed as new citizens of the Classic City if they decide to relocate.

Cnie Lopan E Bleckley Athens Joge Bleckley Jadge Clarkesville Judge

City Tax Books Close July 1 in Athens

My books for the receipt of city taxes will be closed on July 1. Take notice and avoid double tax by filing return before that date. W. W. Torper, clerk and treasurer, city of Athens.

W. W. Torper City of Athens

University of Georgia Faculty Meeting Concludes Year

University of Georgia faculty met yesterday to wind up the year and settle affairs. They reported a hard but productive year with results that bring satisfaction to friends of the university.

University of Georgia Belo

Old Soldier's Wife Credits Postum For Health Boost

A Battle Creek reader describes long relief from headaches and digestive issues after switching from tea and coffee to Postum. She notes improved appetite and concentration, linking health to avoiding coffee and embracing Grape-Nuts and Postum. She urges mothers to improve children's diets for broader happiness.

St. Louie Darin Possum Co Battle Creek Mich Coffe

Chancellor Hill Returns From Atlanta Commencement

Chancellor Hill has returned from Atlanta where he attended the School of Technology commencement and delivered diplomas. He praised the Technological School for its recent successes as Editor William R Hearst announced a $5,000 gift to the school.

Chancellor Hill Atlanta School of Technology Technological School Thas Brated Wile Chancelor Hill William R Hearst

Life Insurance Policies Recovered After Cyclone

The Gainesville Eagle reports two life insurance policies, one for J. H. Whisenant and the other for Mrs. Lulu H. Whisenant, found a day after a White County cyclone. They were issued by Mutual Life Insurance Co of Georgia and recovered by A. S. Erwin. The policies, found on farms near Cleveland, were in a trunk blown from Athens Street. The article notes the policies’ value and loyalty features.

Gainesville J. H. Whisenaut Lulu H. Whiseraut White County J. P. Evans A. S Erwin

Change in Athens Cotton Exchange leadership

Mr W B O Neal, long time Baxter & Co. manager in Athens, departs for New York to assume a new role. His successor is Thomas C Dann, a veteran local cotton man who will continue Baxter & Co. presence here. Mrs O Neal and their daughter will live with relatives in Kentucky.

W. B O'Neal Baxter & Co New York O'Neal Athens Cotton Exchange Thomas C. Dann Daone

Prize list outlines twenty four offers for drawings

The complete prize list items first through thirteenth prizes with cash, goods, and gift items. Prizes include 25 dollars cash, 1500 dollars cash, 10 dollars cash, a 1000 saddle, cigars, groceries, shoes, jewelry, a 35 dollar picture, a5 pipe, a pink clothes basket, a Hawes hat, a three quart ice cream freezer, all offered by various local businesses.

Griffeth Implement Co H. R Palmer & Sons

Masons Plan Picnic at Watkinsville Metropolis Event

The Amity Lodge of Watkinsville hosts a St John’s Day picnic next Wednesday inviting Masons from Athens and nearby towns. Col George M Napier of Monroe will deliver the main address with an elaborate program of exercises planned and attendees expected to include many Athens Masons. Also includes an advertisement for New Great South American Kidney Care by H R Palmer & Sons.

Masons Watkinsville Amity Lodge Athens George M. Napier Monroe H. R. Palmer & Sons

Dr H C White to speak at Ohio State and Sewanee

Dr H C White president of the State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts will deliver baccalaureate addresses at Ohio State University Columbus next Wednesday and at the University of the South Sewanee Tenn the following day His reputation as a lecturer is well known and listeners will owe the University of Georgia thanks for the opportunity Also a testimonial praises Electric Bitters for severe indigestion and other ailments noting a recovery and sale by local druggists.

H. C. White State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Athens Ohio State University Columbus University of the South Sewanee

Teachers to 60 10 Cumberland Island

A group of Athens educators will travel to Cumberland Island for the State Teachers Association meeting next week. Notables include Prof. David O. Barrow, President E. O. Branson, Capt G. G. Bond, Prof E B Mell, and possibly others. The session promises a rich program and valuable insights.

Athens Cumberland Island State Teachers’ Association David O. Barrow University of Georgia E. O. Branson State Normal School G. G. Bond Athens City E B. Mell Baxter Street School J. H. Walker Griffin Schools

Night School Recital Celebrates East Alh Oak Street Closing

Closing exercises of the East Alh night school drew a large crowd at the Oak Street building. Principal Miss Louie Lane and staff led a varied program including songs, readings, and a flag drill performed by third class boys.

Oak Street Louie Lane Roy Lester Frank Bridges Gerelle Griffith Ernest Kellam Lily Conch Lily l Ida Belle Coleman Mama Evie Wood Myrtie Bridges Effie Teat Ella May Miller Rosa Richards Minnie Miller Erie Wood Belle Hayes Ettia Teat Maud Parks Lizzie Fuller Minnie McCune Mattie Saebridges Cieta Herring Postoffice Norma Hosey Uncle Deal Peari Randolph Mrs. Dial Ina Cooper Nellie Cora Mealor Scroggins Emmit Wood Mr. Bornetts

Opening Day Proposals for University Summer School

Officials consider dedicating opening day to welcoming guests and socializing. A city band may perform with a citizens participation program to show local support. The Summer School committee will weigh these ideas as Athens residents pledge their involvement.

University Athens

Building boom in Boulevard section accelerates construction

Boulevard area sees steady growth as Lewis Bailey completes a corner residence frame at Boulevard and Barber. J H Dozier begins two fireproof cottages on Nantabala Avenue behind Mayor Rhodes home. Haddock plans a cottage on Nantabala and Barber intersection. Michael Bros to start Grady Avenue homes on buys from Mrs. L D DuBose within a month.

Boulevard Lewis Bailey Barber Street J. H. Dozier Nantabala Avenue Rhodes Haddock Grady Avenue Michael Bros L. D. DuBose

Greatest Surprise Atheng Ever Had Shirt Sale Record

The Lucien B. Flatow Company sold up to 5 45 p m yesterday about 1135 shirts to supply nearly every inhabitant with a shirt for men women and children some bought a dozen for personal use and merchants bought entire tables the sale was described as the largest row on a store ever known in the city and may continue today showing what prices will do

Lucien B. Flatow

Last Notice to Tax Payers Clarke County

Clarke County residents are warned that books will close July 1 to satisfy the comptroller general. Returns must be filed to avoid double tax as the books go to the comptroller on August 1. J. H. Dorsey, Receiver of Tax Returns, Clarke County.

Clarke County J. H. Dorsey Clarke Co

Royal Scarlet canned goods ad in Athens

An advertiser claims control of the Royal Scarlet Brand for Athens and urges trials of the goods when new stock arrives this fall. The message promises best quality and asks readers to remember the supplier, G. H. Williamson, and ends with a health promotion for Hood's Sarsaparilla.

Athens G. H. Williamson

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. E. Bleckley Supreme Court of the State Georgia MR. Thos C Dunn W. B. O’neal Cotton Exchange the Banner Athens, GA Ns. S The Ens Ae Athens I. P. Morton E. I. Smith C. A. Scudder D. W. McGregor Sewanee, Tenn Hi. C. White H. Newson Dcatar Ala W. J. Smith & Bro RB. Palmer & Sons State Teachers’ Association of Georgia W. J. Smith & Bro, H Part Ketchum Luphelia Wood Len Cooper Lily Potter Della Haynes Julia Saddeth Jemima Remus Parks Hosey Belle Mattie Bryant Twist Max Adams Alma Haghea Jeremiah Pike Ina Coopar Dan Frank Saddeth Arthur Hughes Alma Hughes Ophelia Hughes Nellie Ross Minnie Haynes Goldie Hardeman Daisy Harper Zora Freeman Frienda Atheng Hood
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