Athens post office letter list week ending June 11 1903
A long list of names appears in this Athens post office letter sheet for the week ending June 11 1903. The fragment also includes an anecdotal testimonial praising Electric Bitters for liver kidney stomach and bowel troubles, attributed to Mrs H eon of Decatur Alabama, with local druggists noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Heon
Decatur
Als
W. J. Smith & Bro
H R Palmer & Sons
Imperial Hotel announces summer meals for Athens business men
The Imperial Hotel offers first class meals during families summer departure. Special rates for citizens who dine with us with one two or three meals daily. P W Sutherland manager assures customer satisfaction. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised as appetite aids sold by H R Palmer and Sons and W J Smith and Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Imperial Hotel
P. W. Sutherlin
Mgr
Chamberlain
H. R Palmer & Sons
W. J . Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
New University Trustees Appointed by Governor
Four new University of Georgia trustees named by Governor Terrell arrive for senate confirmation. Appointees include W. E. Simmons from the state at large Henry Perrons from the 4th constitutional district Henry D. Deviel from the 5th district and John I. Newton from Morgan County. Term eight years starting August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
University of Gorgia
Gvernor Terrell
Rams
Senate
W.E Simmons
Gwinnett
Henry Perrons
Talbot
4Th Congresa
Lgtria
Henry D .Deviel
Watton
John I. Newton
Morgan County
Jaeten Tee
Seaboard Air Line Sells Athens to Atlanta Travel Tickets
The Elliptist Young Peoples Union of America meeting promotes tickets July 7 to 15 with final limit extended to August 15 on deposit with a special agent in Atlanta. Rate Athens Ga to Atlanta Ga round trip 244 cents, three daily trains, extra coaches for quickest route. Side trip tickets to resorts sold. contact J Z Hoke Athens Ga or J A Von Dohlen Atlanta for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples’ Union of America
Seaboard Air Line
Atlanta
Athens
Mountain
Boston
Mass
National Educational Association
Norfolk
Baltimore
Grand Lodge B. & P. O. Ellis
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Imperial Council
Ancient Arabic Order
Nobles of the
Athens, Ga
H. Hardwick
Washington, D. C
W. H. Tayloe
Atlanta, Ga
Little Early Risers Pills Promote Gentle Relief
A vintage advertisement from Houston Texas cites Prof Gilbert Boggo in tech faculty and touts Little Early Risers as a non purging laxative. It claims they avoid griping and sickness while easing constipation and headache with endorsements from W H Howell and Bob Moore. The Orr Drug Co sells them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Boggo
TECH
Ada Cnnaren
W.H. Howell
Houston
Tex
Bob Moore
Lafayette
Ind
DeWitt
Orr Drug Co
Nine o clock runaway horses injure driver on Milledge
Two horses driven by Bill Bishop ran away on Milledge Avenue near Meigs Street. The coachman jumped onto the sidewalk and suffered serious bruising. The runaway team then struck a telephone pole near Judge Erwin’s home, wrecking the hack before continuing toward the fire department on Princes Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bishop
Mulledge Avenues
Meigs Street
R. T. DuBose
Milledge Avenue
Stuart's Gin and Buchu Cures Kidney and Bladder Ailments
This ad promotes Stuart's Gin and Buchu as a cure for Bright's disease diabetes gravel mucous discharges and urinary trouble. It claims deep seated cases improve with treatment, notes tested success over twenty years with 896 cures, offers free sample bottles and a large free-distribution quota, and gives Atlanta Georgia as the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Brighd
Stuart Drug Co
Atlanta
Capudine Use Reported For Nervous Headache Cure
A note describes capudine as a remedy for nervous headache, claiming relief from symptoms with a standard dose and premixed formulation. The text emphasizes ease of use and rapid effect without noting side effects or alternative treatments.
Bursting Variety in Oddities and Cures
A collage of curiosities and remedies fills the page. Elements include a joke about stone butter substitutes, a pep talk for Dr. King's New Life Pills with promise of cures, and a magic egg in a glass trick. Also notes on Witch Hazel Salve, a marriage quip, and Oriental fakir feats with a disappearing animal chain.
Roman Baths and Decline of Imperial Rome
The article recalls Roman public baths and their role in daily life and later decline, noting the culture of luxury and its impact on soldierly vitality. It blends historical observations with reflective commentary on aristocracy and social hierarchy and ends with an advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve at local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Hite
North
Herarchies
Elizabeth Duer
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R
Palmer & Sona
Summer Advertising and Travel Rates in Athens Ga
An assortment of summer notices includes bread flour sales from Bransford and a Bend of travel discounts to eastern points. It lists rail and steamship rates for Boston, Philadelphia, and Saratoga events, with sale and final payment dates. It also includes public notices on summer health remedies and social etiquette guidance from the New York press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darry
Wil
Amarry
Terry
New York
Local Patent Remedy Ad Promises Piles Cure
S Kingsbaker of 80 East Ohio Street Chicago reports curing piles with BANNER SALVE after years of failure from other remedies. Ad claims guaranteed relief after several uses and lists price at 25 cents. Vendors include H. R. Palmer & Sons Arnold & Sons The Orr Drug Co W J Smith & Bro and E O McEvoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Kingsbaker
East
Ohio
Str
Chicago
Banner
Palmer & Sons
Arnold & Sorsells
Orr Drug Co
W. J. Smith & Bro
Sunday Excursions to Atlanta From Athens 1903
Beginning May 17 through October 15 1903 Seaboard Air Line Railway offers Sunday round trip tickets to Atlanta for 1 dollar. Tickets for train 41 depart Athens at 535 city time with a valid return date. J Z Hoke Athens agent W E Christian A G P A Atlanta G B Ryan G P A Portsmouth VA
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Atlanta
Athens
J. Z. Hoke
W. E. Christian
Iva. B. Ryan
Portsmouth
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Jim
Sunny Jim
Porce
Yamat Wreiktist At
Sho
Tsuipsecombe& Co
Carpenters Liability
Welt Wc Rawfard
Morton & Parker
Fire Insurance
the National Bank of Athens
Orr's School
Pulaski and
Dougherty Streets
S.P. Orr
The
Georgia N. E. A
VIA
AIR Line Railway
Odd Point Comfort
Gees View
Virginia Beach
Old Dominion
Pall River Line
J. Z Noke
J. A. von Donlen
Trav
Peachtree St
Pass
Nickenson
W. B. Jackson
Pras
T. J. Nickerson
Athens Hardware CO
Tallulah Falls
Cornelia
Demorest
Clarksville
Anandal
Holly Wool Turnervile
Tallulah Lodge
Nou Nan
Dany
Lex Sin Daily
Lex
Sam
Bk P.M
Wy P.M
A.M. Tu KO
Uae
Wales
May B. Algood
Bessie Brooks
Emma Brown
Catherine A. Carleton
John Crawford
Josie Clark
Mary Eaton
W. J. Gordon
Mary Harris
Hattie Harris
Malinda Hough
G. M. Jones
Lizzie Jordan
Georgia Little
Maud Porter
George Speed
Matilda Thompson
Francis Wright
Lizzie Wood
Lottie Yarbrough
James White
Oixie Camera Co
Terrell
J. A. von Dohlen
Peachtree Street
Passengeer
Gilbert Boges
Georgia School of Technology
Sovilerge
Bright
Guna Capudine
Kodol
E. C. Dewitt , CO
Cuucago
Vans
Sardinia
Persia
Selina
Dr. King
H R. Palmer & Sons
W.J. Smith & Bro
Bransford’s
Clifton
Hades
Wingfiala Cash Grocery Store
Southern Railway
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
No. 206
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Clayton St
Chichester
Dantes Drage
Madison Sume
Wilson Auction House
Wilson & Pitt
Ani J.P. Wilson
Bransford
Winutivid Cash Grocery Store
Pitt’ Ss
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