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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
4
Sourced from an old newspaper ad, claims Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription cures womanly diseases, drains, and inflammation. Includes a testimonial from a husband praising its effects and mentions accompanying Pleasant Pellets for stomach and liver. Promotes avoidance of unproved substitutes.
In Melville Manor near the city Mrs Jobhua wed Mr Fritz Lucas with a small gathering. Miss Lillie Ash returns to Athens after a visit to Macon. Miss Cande Jackson hosts guests at Tromas street. G G Bond to return from Cumberland Island. Prof A Eakes and family visiting. Mrs M A Compton improving. E H Dorsey in Watkinsville. Miss Eise Edwards plans mountain visit. Editor W A Shackelford visits Athens. Lon O Hancock ill at home. H R Berrard in Watkinsville. D L Earnest returns from Savannah. Hood’s Sarsaparilla promoted for blood health. Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy recommended for summer diarrhoea. sold by H R Piner & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
Work begins on the grandstand and exhibit building at the new fair grounds with rapid progress expected. Fences and stock stalls are being constructed in installments for the fair opening. Race track work advances and will be ready soon. Management pursues attractions and broad advertising across the state.
New Irish Potatoes 40c pk at M M Arnolds. yood Thing German Syrup is the prescription of Dr A Bochee, a celebrated German physician. It cures coughs colds and lungs troubles, leaving parts strong. Two million bottles sold yearly. Boschee's German Syrup introduced 1868 and sold widely. Three doses relieve any ordinary cough. Price 25 and 75 cts.
A self described advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for female weakness and nervous debility from puberty to menopause. It cites medical testimony and a Fremont Nebraska doctor noting strong claims from numerous cured women and a patient testimonial praising its value for nerves and related disorders.
Blairsville resident Mrs Evie McClesky died Tuesday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held yesterday at 10:30 AM at her home conducted by Rev E D Stone. A long time Methodist Church member, she was laid to rest in Lilly Barzinz grounds.
Mt Vernon Lodge No 22 F A M calls a meeting this evening at 8 o clock to work in the E A degree. All qualified brethren are invited. W F Dorsey W M and W J Garebold secretary announce the session. Also an advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promotes stomach health. Sold by The Orr Drug Co.
Short notes list rental offers typewriter services photo studio promotions and local business ads. Includes apartments for rent, scholarships at Peabody College, oil stoves Blue Flame Wickilis, milk cow por axle, camping gear, breakfast cereal Boston Brown Flakes, school job exam notices, and travel deals for Athens to Nashville with special rates.
The academy invites sealed bids by Friday noon July 10 1903 for coal egg and nut cards dry pins brooms white crayons tin dippers 2000 printed tote lists 1000 order blanks perforated 4000 report blanks 500 bankers linen letter heads. The committee may reject any or all bids. Sealed bids to R O Orr Ohm’n Com.
University allows ground use for local baseball after 4 30 pm during Summer School hours. Mrs SH Newson of Decatur Alabama reports miraculous relief from indigestion stomach and bowel trouble after taking Electric Bitters. The medication is sold by W J Smith and Bro H R B Palmer and Sons druggists with a 500 guarantee.
Yesterday afternoon on the campus the Athens Foundry basketball team defeated Turner and Hodgson 18 to 5. Lambert pitched for the Foundry and Watkins for Turner and Hodgson. The Turner and Hodgson squad will face Smith house this afternoon. Tomorrow Athens Banner team and Turner and Hodgson meet again.
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