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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1904

Page

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Committees Meet At Council Room

The Chamber of Commerce committee officers and chairmen will meet tonight at eight at city hall to name committees and set the year's program. Several matters will be discussed besides committee selections, with chairmen listed for Arbitration J N Webb. Agriculture Lard and Immigration Pax H Hodgson. Advertising and Publicity H J Rowe. Bank and Currency J J Wilkine. New Enterprises W F Dorsry. Railroad Express and Transportation J O McMahan. Finance J F Rhodes. Health and Sanitation J E Gardiee R Toombs. DuBose. Legislation T S Melia. Factories O T Hussey. Petitions J S Rickland. Education D P Haselton. Telegraph and Telephone L eray Bondurant. and Parke O D

Chamber Michael J N Webb H Hodgson H J. Rowe Banke and Curreney J. J Wilkine W. F. Dorsry Railroad, Express and Transportation O. McMahan J. F. Rhodes Baoostion Harry Hodgson Health and S.vitation J. KE. Gardi

Dr. W. H. Young Pastor Dies in Washington D C

Obituary notes the death of Dr. W H Young pastor of First Baptist Church in Washington D C. He died as his father passed away, with numerous friends extending deepest sympathies in this hour of bereavement.

W. H. Young First Baptist Church Washington, D. C Dr. Young

Mr J M Mallory Promoted Within Central Road Office

Mr J M Mallory has been promoted from Athens to Savannah in the Central road office serving under Vice-President Winburn. Formerly agent at the Central depot in Macon, his friends in this city will be pleased by the promotion and reassignment.

J. M. Mallory Macon Savannah Winburn Mallory Athens Central Depot

Doctor's Coffee And His Daughter Use Postum Success

A Grafton physician writes that he suffered vertigo and heart palpitations until he switched from coffee to Postum, reporting relief and noting Postum's flavor equals coffee. His daughter Mrs Long also found indigestion resolved, and he cites numerous favorable reports and Postum's growing use. The testimonial endorses Postum as a coffee substitute from the Postum Co. in Battle Creek, with a nod to The Road to Wellville.

Grafton W Va Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Athena Cotton Exchange Opens Under Thomas O Dunn

The Athena Cotton Exchange will open today with Thomas O Dunn as manager. Owners are J Walter Labaree & Co, operating at the former Becker & Co stand above J S King & Co. The company will use a guarantee plan with currency in the bank to safeguard all business.

Athena Cotton Exchange Thomas O Dunn J. Walter Labaree & Co Bexer & Co J S. King & Co

Reading by Mrs. Southwick at State Normal

Mrs. Jessie Edridge Southwick presents a reading tonight at eight at the State Normal School. Admission is twenty five cents with tickets available at Orr Drug Company. Known locally for her prior faculty role last summer, she is expected to return to the faculty this year and is highly regarded.

Jessie Edridge Southwick State Normal School Orr Drug Company

Farmers Talk Of Fertilizer Prices In Clarke County Meeting

A Feb meeting at Oak Grove school house Clarke County gathered 23 locals plus proxies totaling 27 to discuss lowering guano costs by farmers forming a cooperative buying group. They reported potential savings of 200 to 300 dollars across the region as manufacturers offered two to three dollars under earlier quotes. A committee was formed to negotiate with makers locally and beyond, with adjournment set for March 6 1904.

Oak Grove School House Clarke County Athens W. H. H. Walton G. W. McLeroy G. W. Foster J W. Collier

Regular meeting notice for Glenn Lodge No 75 J tonight

The regular meeting of Glenn Lodge No 75 J will be held this Tuesday evening at 7 15 at Odd Fellows Hall. There will be work in the first degree. Al and Fotos to good standing are urged to be present. J E Humphrey N G W E Stone Sec.

Glenn Lodge Odd Fellows Fotos J.E Humphrey N. G. W.E Stone Seo

Georgia Democrats name April 20 for state primary

Atlanta Feb 29 The state Democratic executive committee fixed Wednesday April 20 as the state primary date and June meeting in Atlanta for the convention. A motion to hold the primary on Saturday failed, with debate over voter access for the Jewish community and farming interests. Committee rules limit candidate spending, require oath support, and set delegate selection and ticket structure. The convention will convene in the Georgia state capitol hall of representatives.

Georgia Spencer R Atkinson Newton A. Morris Morris Stone Walton County Clarke Howell Spencer R. Atkinson Statehouse Warner Hill A. G. Stone Walton T. Wingfield Eatonton Mr. Stone Love Bexie Eet Hill Hamilton McWhorter House of Jone la Brown

Payton Sisters at Athens Opera House Impress Crowd

Opening night audience praised the Payton Sisters in A Man of Mystery with excellent supports and a Romney sisters' specialty show. Din Holt, a former Macon boy, wowed in a musical act. Tonight's rural comedy Utah also touted as strong repertoire. Tickets available at Palmer & Sons. prices 10 20 and 30 cents.

Payton Sisters Opera House Payton Romney Sisters Din Holt Macon Athens Palmer & Sons Utah

Federal Building to Be Erected Soon

The contract for the erection of the government building in this city has been awarded to a Nashville firm for about sixty four thousand dollars. Clearing the lot and preparing foundations will begin within weeks with completion expected by late 1905 at the latest.

Nashville

Michael Bros. Silk and Dress Goods Spring Line

Michael Bros. Co presents a spring display of silks and dress fabrics. Habuti wash silks in spring colors at 37 1 2 cents a yard. Crepe de Chine, silk organza, and satin options in various widths and prices. Mercerized fabrics, lawns, linens, voiles, and displayed leaders include ginghams and longcloth.

Athens South India Paris Madras

Grace Scott to Speak at First Methodist in Athens

Mrs Grace Scott longtime China Inland Mission associate will speak at First Methodist Church in Athens at four each afternoon this week. The messages urge all churchgoers to hear and reflect on a universal, undenomination friendly message. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure ad promotes digestion and vitality for the system. Sold by all druggists.

Grace Scott China Inland Mission Howard Taylor Athens First Methodist Church

Bowling Match at the Y M C A in Athens Tonight

The Y M C A bowling team faces a town team at 8 16 at the Y M C A. The Y M C A squad has beaten the town team twice but faces a tougher lineup led by Cobb Erwin Smith Fellows and Carlton, with Cobb holding the city record 235. The MOA team includes Greene Jackson Mitchell Loves joy and Forbes. Admission is free and ladies are specially invited.

Messrs Cobb Erwin Smith Fellows Carlton Athens M.O. A Greene Jackson Mitchell Loves Joy Forbes

Box Supper Aids Oconee Street Sunday School

Friday night at Mr. A M Center residence on Oconee street the ladies of Oconee Street Sunday school host a box supper. All young people are invited and older ones welcome. Proceeds will fund new song books for the Sunday school.

A. M. Center Oconee Street

Prof Park’s Mother Dies In La Grange

Notice from La Grange indicates the death of Prof. R. E. Park’s mother at her home. Friends here express heartfelt sympathy while the professor plans to attend the funeral upon notification.

R. E. Park la Grange Siwards Park

Man praises Dean's Kidney Pills in Athens endorsement

Athens reader urged to write to B L Williams who, after suffering months from backache and weak kidneys, credits Dean's Kidney Pills with restoring kidney function. Williams reports dark, full of sediment secretions, dull loins pain, and night discomfort ending after use. He urges others to ask H R Palmer & Sons for customer reports and to remember the Dean's brand.

Athens B. L. Williams Windsor Street Atlanta Dean H.R. Palmer & Sons Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Dean’s

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Chamber of Commerce JH Young Ther MS Mallory J. Walter Lharee & Company Mag Southwick State Normal O. Fred Ausland Messrs. A L King J. W Hale Louis Nichols N. Cartledge M T. Green W. Nash J. W. Collier Songer Devoe State Democratic Executive Committee Piedmont Hotel Mr. Morris Blue Ridge Gober Wetzell Mr. Foster Boykin Wright A. A. Lawrence J. L Boynton State House Hood Sarsaparius H.R Palmer & Sons W.J. Smith & Boo Piso Federal Michael Bros, CO Spring Radiance Michael Bros. Company Methodist Church Y. MG. AL Prof Our Republic
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