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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1904

Page

7

Railroad certainty and financing for Athens to Carnesville line

Report claims ample capital for an electric rail from Athens to Carnesville with half a million dollars available for construction and equipment. The project has progressed several miles beyond Carnesville, with Van Wer at the helm and assurances from Toledo financier backers that funds are near ten thousand dollars and more.

Athens Carnesville Naneed Atelier Car Mesville van Wer Idly Uian Toledo Ohio Junin

Vinol Health Claim Promises Strength and Refund Guarantee

Athens merchants H. R. Palmer & Sons promote Vinol as a potent cod liver oil based tonic not a patent medicine, offering a money back guarantee if Vinol does not create strength for the elderly, sick, or nursing mothers. Testimonials from doctors and customers across several states accompany the claim.

H. R. Palmer & Sona Droggieta Athens Vinci W. T. Burns Vind Sheriff Barker Chattanooga Tenn Rose Hawthorne Lathrop Sarah J. Windrom Chicago Alexander Hamilton Vincl J. G. Brown Anderson Ind HBR Palmer & Sons

New Mer genth a ler Linote Installed Banner Abreast of Procession

Printing offices face relief as Linotype machine supply shortfalls are eased. The Athens Banner explains the plan upgrades small shops to match large offices in type production, handling Bookwork minutes pamphlets catalogs directories and legal ads. Mailing lists can be set complete, saving time and cost for Tax Sales and Registration Lists. Athens Banner Athens Ga.

Athens Banner Athens Atpens

Bargain Sale At Old Globe Racket Store Auction

Rarest bargain at bankrupt Gale sale offers glassware tin dry goods shoes and more. Items priced at 20 to 50 cents on the dollar available retail or wholesale in any quantity at the Old Globe Racket Store.

Old Globe

Great Exhibit of Gold Leaf Flour Demonstration

Cape County Milling Co advertises a week long exhibit at the old Central Railroad office on College and Broad in Jackson. Free cake baked with Gold Leaf Flour and coffee offered. guests can bring friends for tasting and comparison with other brands while samples are tested.

Athens Central Railroad College Avenue Broad Street

City Ladies Notice of Free Ice Cream and Cake

The ladies of the city are notified that for the remainder of the week I will serve with my ice cream cake made by Aunt Laura Billups of Gold leaf flour. Cake will be served without charge. Take Piso's Cure for consumption. It will cure your cough. on market 40, years.

Laura Billups

The Banner Upgrades with Modern Linotype System

The Banner announces installation of a Mergenthaler Linotype machine and a locked machine room to prevent disturbance. The upgrade costs several thousand dollars and promises daily renewal of type, expanded news, faster job printing, and a broader telegraphic report service for Athens readers.

Athens

Death of a Little Five Year Old Harvey Short

Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Brantley Short their five year old son Harvey Short died after a brief illness The funeral was held at the residence with Rev M H Eakes in charge and the interment followed at Oconee Cemetery. Godfrey de Bouillere Commandery Knight Templars No 14 holds regular conclave at Masonic Temple 8 o'clock Tuesday evening visiting Sir Knights invited.

Brantley Short Harvey Short M. H. Eakes Oconee Cemetery Masonic Temple

Negro Killed at Bishop Dance Night of Fatal Shooting

At a dance in Bishop Georgia on Saturday night Cicero Marshall a negro shot and killed Will Lumpkin another negro. Lumpkin was killed instantly by two shots to the head. After the tragedy all attendees left, the body remained seated in the chair until morning. The motive was a dispute over the same dance partner. The killer has not been captured.

Bishop Cicero Marshall Will Lumpkin

Glenn Lodge Odd Fellows meeting announced

The regular Glenn Lodge No. 75 meeting is set for Tuesday at 7 45 PM with work in the introductory degree. All Odd Fellows in good standing are invited. J E Humphrey N G G E Stone Secretary. Subscribe to The Banner.

Glenn Lodge Odd Fellows J. E. Humphrey G. E. Stone

Typing Service Costs in Athens Addressing Mail Lists

A notice from ATPENS BANNER in Athens GA outlines mailing list completion and removal of unnecessary steps for writing names. It notes typing and line type processes for organizational use and implies cost parity with official hour office services.

The Time for Easter Shoes At Turner and Hodgson

An old style retail ad from Turner and Hodgson promotes Crossett Oxfords for men in leather finishes and ladies patent sandals in multiple strap styles and price points. It touts comfort and fashion with prices ranging from 1.50 to 3.50 and highlights Gibson ties sandals with Cuban heels.

Gibson Turner & Hodgson

Bailiff Pursues Escapee Through Clayton Street

On Clayton Street a white bailiff from Oglethorpe County chased a fleeing negro toward Thomas Street. The arrested man, held for a misdemeanor, stopped when warned he would be shot. The bailiff then returned him to Oglethorpe County for court. three darkies had been arrested to answer charges.

Clayton Street Thomas Street Harris Oglethorpe County Oxlethorpe County Darkies

Stomach and Liver Tablets Sold by Palmer and Smith

An advertisement offers Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for quick recovery after bilious attacks. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro with emphasis on fewer gallons and longer wear in the copy.

Dr. King New Life H.R. Palmer & Sons Smith & Bro Chamberlain H.R Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith & Bro

Extra Rap by the Mayor at Matinee Provokes Police Raid

A police raid during a Saturday night card game at a New ti Mes house led to arrests. Officers Dean and Felton detained Lenk Cleveland Hiley Thomas Anderson Brown Bud Black Jack Fannin Henry Moore John James Charley Floyd Mayer Rhodes and fined most ten dollars each for illegal gaming.

Newti Mes Eldius Dean and Felton Wee Ves Lenk Cleveland Hiley Thomas Anderson Brown Bud Black Jack Fannin Henry Moore John James Charley Floyd

Postum Help Alleged To Cure Coffee Ailments

A Carthage Missouri woman claims her husband recovered from nervousness yellow complexion and eye trouble after switching from coffee to Postum. She credits weight gain and better health to the Postum drink and notes the company’s promotion of The Road to Wellville booklet.

Carthage Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

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