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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1904

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Eleven Players Nabbed by Police in Disorderly Charge

Late Saturday Oheers Jaskann Borpee and eleven others were caught in a room on Washington Street by officers who rope them for disorderly conduct while playing cards with no stakes visible. The arrestees include O J Harter Fred Lilly O O Spalding Charlie Nichola G R Buck Jim Yarbrough Dock Harper T O Kirk A E Bradberry Jim McCune and J E Norris. Mayor Rhodes fined each seven and a half dollars the following morning.

Oheers Jaskann and Borpee Holman Building Washington Street O. J. Harter Fred Lilly O. O. Spalding Charlie Nichola G R Bck Jim Yarbrough Dock Harper T. O. Kirk A. E Bradberry Jim McCune J. E Norris Rhodes

Postum Credited With Restoring Health After Coffee Use

An elderly woman recounts lifelong coffee dependence causing constipation stomach trouble sleeplessness and fatigue. After switching to Postum she reports steady energy no stimulant cravings and improved health. The ad cites Postum Co Battle Creek Michigan and the booklet The Road to Wellville.

Postam Co Battle Creek Mich Wellivilie

Mephisto in Faust At City Opera House Last Time

Notes of Lewis Morrison’s dramatic impersonation as Mephisto in Faust at the city opera house, with sensational advance posters and anecdotes about frightened hotel staff and patrons in the South. A hotel bellboy recounts a tense scene and Morrison’s famed stage terror.

Lewis Morrison Mephisto Opera House Faust Les Morrison

A. J. Medlin of High Shoals Dies at 78

A. J. Medlin age seventy eight, senior partner of A. J. Medlin & Sons, and a prominent Mason, died at his High Shoals home Sunday. Funeral planned for this morning. He moved from North Carolina to Clarke County as a youth and then to High Shoals in 1848. He leaves four sons Messia J P Medlin G W Medlin T W Medlin A J Medlin and three daughters Mrs Marietta Williams Mrs J A Williams and Mrs S O Osborne, all of High Shoals.

A.J Medlin High Shoals A. J. Medlin & Sons Medlin Clarke County North Carolina Messia J P. Medlin G W. Medlin T. W. Medlin A. J. Medlin Marietta Williams J. A Williams S. 0. Osborne

Epworth League Holds Evening Business Meeting

A business meeting of the Epworth League is set for this evening at 8:30 at Miss Eva Motea's Milledge Avenue home. Many matters of importance will be discussed and full attendance is urged for all members who can attend.

Epworth League Eva Motea Milledge Avenue

Card of Thanks for Firefighters and Citizens Help

Mrs John Re Oain expresses sincere gratitude to firemen and citizens who assisted in extinguishing the Sunday afternoon fire at her home. Fewer gallons, wears anger, Devoe.

John RE Oain

Democratic executive committee meeting called in Athens

The Democratic executive committee of the Eighth Congressional district will meet at the Commercial hotel in Athens, Ga., on Saturday March 12, 1904 at 1 oclock p.m. Athens city time to transact such business as may come before it. W. B. Adams, chairman, and W. L. Skelton, secretary.

Court House Elberton Democratic Executive Committee Eighth Congressional District Commercial Athens Icelock P Athens City

Dangerous Moon Fire Threatens Home on Oconee Street

A Sunday blaze broke out in the top of John R. Cain’s residence on Oconee Street. Fire started in a second floor closet and spread across the upper level before tin covering slowed the flames. Firemen used substantial water to extinguish the fire, damaging upstairs furniture.

John R. Cain Oconee St Devmond

Special Sale of Fine Tailor Made Suits at Davigon & Lowes

Davigon and Lowes advertise a week long sale on tailor made suits with deep discounts comparing $20 for a $1500 value to $30 for higher priced options. The store also promotes new shipments of White Goods Linens Voiles Percales and Madras cloths along with ribbons belts and neckwear. A line of Linen and cotton suiting fabrics and prints is shown with emphasis on early selections due to expected scarcity and price rises. магазины.

Maraales Madras

Amelia Bingham to Stage Olymppe with All-Star Cast

Miss Amelia Bingham and her company bring the New York produced play Olympe to town next Saturday at the opera house. The show features notable names including Harry Woodruff Creston Clarke J H Gilmour Frank Lander Louise Galloway and Ivey Troutman in a lavish production with the original scenery and costumes.

Amelia Bingham Allstar Stock Company Olympe Pierre Decourcelle Knickerbocker Theatre New York Edwin Booth J. H. Gilmour Frank Lander Louise Galloway Adelyn Wesley Ivey Troutman Miss Bingham New York State Opera House

New Silk Specials and Leather Goods at Turner & Hodgson

Incomparable line of silks for shirtwaist suits with prices from 49 cents to 1.00, Habutai fabrics in multiple widths and finishes. Also a vast display of leather belts bags and vanity sets with low prices and rapid turnover. Becklen's Arnica Salve touted as a five day cure for a leg sore sold by local druggists.

Express Turner & Hodgson P.A. Danforth LaGrange Becklen H.R. Palmer & Sons W.J. Smith & Bro

All Committees to Meet Thursday at City Hall

The Athens Chamber of Commerce announces a Thursday night meeting at city hall where plans for the year will be discussed. Committees have nearly all been named and a full list will appear in tomorrow's Banner. Members are urged to attend to ensure active work and city progress.

Chamber of Commerce Athens

Michael Bros Silk and Dress Goods Sale Bulletin

Michael Bros company showcases spring silks and dress fabrics with wide ranges and prices. Includes Habuti wash silks 30s, China silks 75c, Pongee silks 85c, embroidered pongee up to $1.60, chiffon satin 1.00, taffeta 75c, lining silks 50c, and black silks line. Also offers black wool voiles, etamines, 54 inch wool skirting, poplin de soie, mercerized fabrics, and white goods like Irish linen and linens at set prices. Plus notes coffee advertisement Diploma 25c roasted fresh.

Michael Bros, Company

Col Strickland Campaigning In Athens For Prison Board

Col Judson M. Strickland of Griffin visited Athens to canvass voters for the prison commission seat, succeeding Judge Joseph S. Turner as chairman. He predicts victory and preferred a May 15 primary but believes win is assured. Strickland is a widely known Georgian with strong statewide support and plans to sweep Oconee County and return for another tour.

Judson M. Strickland Griffin Athens Joseph S. Turner Col. Strickland Stile Executive Committee Tle Oconee Atel

Vinol Promoted As Cure For Consumption Letters

Advertisement touts Vinol cod liver oil as beneficial for consumption and lung issues. Includes several testimonials from Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Jenner, Rev. Grosse, Joseph Denis, and others claiming health improvements. Claims of guaranteed authenticity, risk trial, and payment by vendor if no benefit. Also lists H R Palmer & Sons druggists and a separate job listing for a public accountant in Athens, Galw.

Vinci J. G Brown Anderson Ind Mary B. Jenner Lakewood N. Y Grosse St. Paul's Church St. Joseph, Mo Joseph Denis Winslow Maine H. R Palmer & Sons

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Tam Aning Mir A. J. Medlin Epworth League Business Meeting Devoe Congressional Committee Eighth District W. B. Adams Sth W. L. Skelton Mr. Cain Davigon & Lowe's Gall Genu M. M. Arnold Elia Bingham ‘and Her Company Michael Bros. CO. Today's Bulletin Pring Raphcs Habuti Washsuka Samson White Diploma M. Arnold Andidate Clarke J. C. Houston College Avenue
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