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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1903

Page

4

Social World Notes From A Wet Afternoon Gathering

Society columns report a damp postponed barbecue at the park hosted by Mr. John W Welch with eighty guests in a formal mid summer setting. Several local residents and visitors are noted visiting relatives, returning from travel, or engaging in social activities around the city, includingMiss Wilkins and Mrs H N Starnes hosting at the Country Club.

John W. Welch Clayton Street Rample Roon W. Lowkin

Hall Announces Georgia Governor Candidacy

Hon Joy Hill Hall declares plans to run for governor of Georgia with a platform built on his legislative record. He notes uncertainty about the 1908 race and says he will definitely seek the office, promising to defy corporations and face opposition from Gov Terrell or Col J H Estill and Hoo Clark Howell if he runs.

Joy Hill Hall Georgia General Assembly Thie State Hall Ranaia Terrell Col. J. H. Estill Hoo Clark Howell

Georgia Supreme Court bans betting on horse races

The Georgia Supreme Court ruled betting on horse races illegal in the case M. Thrower vs. State. Thrower, who runs the Atlanta Turf Exchange, had paid a 3500 fine and appealed. the ruling declares selling pools and wagering on actual races as illegal. A legislative bill to legalize betting on races under run is pending.

Supreme Court of Georgia M. Thrower Thrower A Atlanta Turf Exchange Supreme Court

Atlanta College of Pharmacy Free Dispensary Ad

Atlanta College of Pharmacy announces a free dispensary and highlights its graduates in high demand. Dean Yeo P. Payne invites inquiries at 19 W. North Ave Atlanta to learn about the college’s drug store operations and placement prospects.

Atlanta College of Pharmacy Yeo P. Payne North Ave Atlanta

Masonic Picnic Highlights In Wathkingville Ga

Athens visitors join local residents at the Masonic picnic in Wathkingville. Also notes gifts, medical ads, and light humor items from local merchants and newspapers.

Bailey Supply Co Advertises Stoves And Scholarships

An assortment of ads lists Blue Flame Wickless O. Stoves praised as simple and economical for home use by Bailey Supply Co. It also notes five Peabody College teaching scholarships in Nashville Tennessee, to be filled by competitive exam on July 1. An exam for city school positions is set for Saturday July 4 at the Washington Street building, from 2:00 to 5:00, covering arithmetic geography English grammar and U.S. history.

Pierce Douglas Mansouvil Prenc Co Tina Buffalo Bailey Supply Co Peabody Gallege Nashville Tenn Hos H. Dozier Washington Street U.S A. L. Hell Cowtriman

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by City Auditor

City Auditor John Zilleis of Newport Kentucky praises Dean's Kidney Pills and their claimed kidney benefits. The ad cites three boxes as proof and lists H R Palmer & Sons as local sellers, with Foster Milburn Co as US agents for the product.

John Zilleis Robert Street Newport Van H. R. Palmer & Sons Price Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y U 8 Dean

Count the dots. There are dollars in dots headline

An old time advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills for sick and nervous headaches promising quick relief. It claims pure blood and health buildup with a 25 cent price and money back guarantee. Sold by W J Smith & Bro H 8 Palmer & Sons druggists.

Dr. King T. J. McFarland Benterville Dr King W. J. Smith & Bro H R. Palmer & Sons H. R. Palmer & Sons Athens H. 8 Palmer & Sons

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edward Glaser Clayton St Qeoner Street D. W. McGregor John Y. Welch Toomes BR. Ro Cobb Howell Cobb HG White Sewanee, Tenn Dr. White Col Mes Chas. H. Brand Lawreneville B-Fire Virginia Miss Wilkins H.N Starnes Lucia Starnes Giritlin John Hope Hall Hill Street J. E. Jones Oconee County Li. ON. Betts Nette Mose Gainesville E. P. Stone Geo D. Thomas John Waite Morton Santea, SC Martha Fortis J. Campbell Avy Christy Lewis C. Russell Winder Annis Webb Lookout Mountain Judge Hamilton McWhorter Richard Baxter J. J Strickland Gross Broome R. C Orr Pitt Joe Hall Hall Co. A. Scudder, Cor College Ave Jeweler Optician KODOL Rodol E.C. Dewitt &Co Chicago Watkingville Wackinaville Miseces Marion Mamie Lumpkin Queet Lilian MckKy Valdosta Alva Harris E H Dorsy John L. Arnold Garebold R. S. Winefield Willie Whitehead Estelle Robinson Col. W.M Smith Athena Emerson Chamberlain Sharpley Orr Drug Co Naggsby Wagegsby Sarah W. Curtis Lee, Mass H.R. Palmer & Sons Dr C Myers Metesard Wien W. CG. Orr Bailey P Supply Co A. H. Davison Coffe A. Me Broad St P.O. Box Puck D.witt & Co Ds Witt D:witt Orr Drag Co Ida M. Snyder Ooklyn East End Ida i. Snyder Bergen Street Brooklyn Cardus Snyder Brooklyn East End McElree Thedford Miss Snyder Cardui Beiseine of Lontragtor J. K. Davis The Southern Mutual Insurance Company W. W. Thomas Epwarp S. Lyndon Binuturi Purnizy James Winte Arthur E. Griffith William W. Titotas Reunen Nickerson Alex S. Enwin Walter LB. Hint Artiun BE Josery UW. Plemina Epwarp R. Hopasen Peter Thompson Rosa A. von der Lieth Cecilian Coats Breeze E. H. Dorsey R. Brandt FR. Brandt Crayton Strkeer
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