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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1904
Page
1
The piece argues for enforcing state law against vagrants and urges city residents to demand work requirements. It condemns loitering by men white or black and asserts vagrants should be put to work by the city.
A garbled notice mentions Judge MeWheter and Judge Hainiter MeWrerrr in connection with a March 17 event at St Perkef. The text wrongly asserts political intent and references a cure product with unclear relevance.
The obituary notes Mr Isaac Lee was buried yesterday at Prineston Ree bile leu with Stone officiating. He leaves a wife and a host of friends mourn his loss as sympathy pours in from the community.
A Missouri woman credits Postum with ending two years of stomach and digestion problems caused by coffee. She says milk and lime water kept her alive, then Postum improved her health and appetite, allowing her to eat solid meals. She praises the product and promotes its two-week trial and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
In Giarke County the sole Democratic executive will convene at ten o'clock to decide if the ballot should be postponed for the approaching election. The group plans to adhere strictly to the rule governing Australian ballot procedures.
Yost days morning at her home in Fitwoersed Ga Mrs J L Frierson died after a brief illness She was prior to marriage Miss ort Hignes daughter of Mr Jo W ifijees Homegoing services will be held with interment in Ownee cemetery awaiting arrival of the G en Mab train
Laura Rutherford chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy held its regular monthly meeting at the residence of WW Stovall. Miss M Rutherford was welcomed back after nine months absence as president, with Mrs M W Stovall and Miss Basinger among officers re-elected for the year. Attendees included Mrs T W Reed and Mrs J Z Hoke, while talks covered Confederate history and upcoming events.
An old warning stresses that even a mild cold can lead to pneumonia and endorses Chamberlain's Dough Remedy as a safe cure. It notes local retailers H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro supply the treatment.
Athens real estate assessors G H Palmer Cdib Limyotin and John W on coastal days work Brombers review tax dig and deed deeds in crease lu res. They note transfers cause trouble and request timely reporting of recent transfers to keep records correct. Liamjpaxin, Palmer, and Bramby can be reached at store or homes.
Today's bulletin lists Walsh spring dresses and accessories in tan, oxford, navy and black, with prices noted. It highlights veiled fabric novelties, voile dresses, brilliants, belts, and a large stock of belts shirts and collars, plus new matrage carpets draperies and curtains in the city.
A testimonial from Marcus G. Shantz of Rahway NJ notes his catarrh relief and restored senses after using Ey’s Cream Balm. Mrs. Franklin Freedon of Dover NH reports relief for her son after one application. The Balm is sold by druggists for 40 cents or mailed from Ey Brothers New York.
Advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best cure for overwork fatigue insomnia and nervous tension urging immediate use. Claims it relieves nervousness rheumatism neuralgia malaria germs and liver and kidney disorders with guaranteed satisfaction from local druggists.
At a meeting in Judge George A. Thomas’s office the Athens bar passed resolutions endorsing Judge RB Buell for the Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice position.
Special shoe sale features 1000 pairs of Oxfords and Sandals on the bargain counter at 65 cents on the dollar. New, clean up to date footwear with a large display of collars, lace, and waist patterns. Linen sale offers Bleached Irish Linen and champagne Irish Linen for shirts and suits at low prices. White goods, Swiss and mercurized suitings highlighted with line of belts and jewelry.
Mrs J W Blackstone of 625 Polaski St credits Dean's Kidney Pills with stopping a dull back and kidney pain. She describes discolored urine and sleepless nights before use, then says symptoms vanished and strength returned. Foater Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Dean's. Subscribe to The Banner.
Judge W. M. Henry of the Chattooga circuit will preside in Clarke Superior court next month replacing Judge Richard B Ragnell. He is hailed as a top state jurist and Athens residents plan a warm welcome and a one week visit with the local bar to set a calendar for efficient trials. Judge Kimsey will preside Banks superior court and Judge Reagan will oversee Franklin superior court.
H R Palmer promotes Hyomei as a safe inhaled remedy for catarrh claiming it reaches nasal throat and lung tissues. The firm guarantees a refund if it fails and advertises a limited stock price of 250 at local drugstores. The promotion also mentions Dr King’s New Life Pills as a separate health product.
On April 12 the Check factory with 40 acres and the Lower Factory with 37 acres plus multiple building lots will be sold on the Central railroad in East Athens. Receivers A L Hull T P Vincent and Billups Phinny handle maps and particulars. Witch Hazel salve from E O DeWitt & Co Chicago advertised with cautions against counterfeits. Little Early Risers advertised as safe and effective for children and adults.
Ford Kepese swore out a war rant against John Barry for assault and battery on his wife. He has sworn another warrant charging Barry with attempted effort to another offense, with a bond set at two hundred dollars. Police have not yet apprehended him.
Ail tax executions for ld have been placed in wy 1x for collection. It would pay ail definiscents to see me at once astract to levy the files. as $00. As possible, if Livy are not at once satisfied. f A Bradferry, City Marsal.
The Glenn Lodge No. 0 meeting is set for this evening at 7:45 with members invited to attend. A pneumonia weather report from the New York Herald warns of severe winter illness and urges precautions and the use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent colds from developing into pneumonia. sales listed for H. R. Palmer & Co. and W. J. Smith & Bro.
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