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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1904

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Government building project to start soon in city

Report outlines planned commencement of a new government building in the city within weeks. Walter Lipscomb of Washington and a Tenn. official oversee the project with Moore Day and others supervising work. Court officials will review preliminary steps and ensure quality during construction.

Welldine Walter 2 Lipscomb Washinsom Moore Dey Rey Sens Nustiville Tenn

Ice Cream and Cake Offered Free by City Ladies

The document describes free cake served with ice cream during the week, baked by Aunt Laura Billups from Gold Teaf flour, offered by W. D. Bowden. It also promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for digestion and weight gain, claiming broad efficacy and availability through druggists worldwide.

Laura Billups

Jurors Drawn for Clarke County April Term

The Clarke County grand and traverse jurors for the April term have been drawn. Names include Thos Ho Nickerson, Jac N Carlton, Madison G Nicholsoun, Geo T Murrell, Henry C Conway, and many others across the grand and traverse panels. The list features numerous local residents and potential jurors.

Grand and Traverse Clarke County Peor Court Thos Ho Nickerson Jac. N. Carlton Madison G. Nicholsoun Geo T. Murrell G. Carithe Henry C. Conway Die Moss Lewis Robert Wo Lichin To Brown Win F. M. Pittman David Fowler Win C. Orr Chas A. Rowland Alonzo HH. O'Farrell Deem HL Dittard Albert Parker P. Oliver Chas Hh. Newton Dronert Washington Jackson Win. W. Pinnean Peter Fiayl Henstein Jno Z. Hoke Benj Turner Spank Griffeth Eibw Septhadh Roeker

Great Exhibit of Gold Leaf Flour in Athens

The Cape County Milling Co invites Athens ladies to view a gold leaf flour demonstration at the recently vacated Central Railroad office at College avenue and Broad street. Morning and afternoon exhibits this week feature Aunt Billups cake samples and free tasting to compare bread whiteness with other brands.

Athens Central Railroad College Avenue Broad Street Billups Cape County Milling CO Jackson, Mo

Examinations Announced for Geological Survey Engineers

Examinations for engineering hydrographic aid and irrigation engineers in the Geological Survey will be held on April 19 in principal U S cities. In Georgia the exams will be in Athens Augusta Atlanta Macon Savannah and Thomasville.

Geological Survey United States Georgia Athens Augusta Atlanta Macon Savanah Thomasville

Trustees OK New Science Hall Plans At University

University trustees decide to rebuild Science Hall at about twenty thousand dollars with state aid requested to cover the balance after bids exceeded the appropriation. Prof Strahan submitted the plans and the building committee was authorized to accept a low bid and begin work to aim for completion by next September. The loss from destruction necessitates state assistance to restore the structure.

Theampus University Strahan Board of Trustees Science Hall

Hall to deliver Memorial Day oration in Athens

Hon Joseph E Hall of Macon accepted invitation from Lidlies Memorial Association of Athens to speak on Memorial Day. Hall, a prominent southern figure, will give a highly anticipated address before large crowds, reflecting on his legislative work and support for Winnie Davis Memorial Hall.

Joseph Ell Hall Macon Lidlies Memorial Association of Athens Memorial M. Rutherford Thee Assition Hall Uutalers Winnie Davis Memorial Hall University of Georgia State Normal School Ciy Whoar Lim

A Word to Ladies About New Hats at Michael Bros Co

Michael Bros. Co. announces a millinery opening Monday through Wednesday next week featuring foreign creations and New York styles. The event, March 28th to 30th, promises the grandest display in Athens and the state and urges buyers to defer purchases until they see the hats.

Michael Bros. Co New York Athens

City Hall Bonds Sell Out At Par Amid Strong Local Demand

Only three of the city hall bonds remain unsold as forty seven bonds have been offered to buyers at par. Most went to the University of Georgia and the city refused ninety eight for its bonds. The issue reflects local progress and prosperity with all bonds taken at home with ease.

University of Georgia

Turner and Hodgsons Sandals Offer New Spring Shoes

Crossett oxford mens range in patent calf and kid leather. Ladies patent sandals and kid sandals in multiple strap styles priced around 3 dollars and 3.50. Gibson ties with Cuban heel offered. Store promises fair prices and wide selection.

Crossett Gibson Turner & Hodgson

MMGoION Meeting at First Baptist Church

A special meeting of the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church is set for today in the Sunday School room. It begins at 10 30 a m and runs in hourly segments with different leaders, concluding at 5 p m.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church

Registration for the April 6 Primary Ends at Six

Tax Collector Linton warns the primary registration closes at 6 PM April 6 and urges students and voters to register to avoid a light county vote. The University cadets will have an Easter holiday, encampment at Gainesville, with tents provided and student fare paid.

Linton Mitherty Atlata Gainesville

Waters of Georgia to be Examined

The Division of Hydro Geology Survey has begun an investigation into the character of Georgia and Florida waters and rivers and surface waters flowing through basins and tributaries to assess their quality and origins.

Georgia Hydro Fcono- Geological Survey Dies Florida Tibets

Operatic Festival and Civic Notes at the Opera House

A fragmentary page cites a Wednesday performance by Black Patti at the Opera House with choir, dancers, and local officials involved in the event. It mentions laughter, musical comedy tones, and a festival of operatic melody amid civic commentary on water and industry issues.

Dineers Andrews Amromis Tals Bob Kelly Whage Ward Mele Lay

City League to Be Re Organized for Summer Baseball

Merchants agree to close shops at 5 PM from April 1 to September 1 to aid the reorganization of the city baseball league. The plan aims to have at least six teams ready to start once the University closes, promising Athens residents more fine baseball this summer.

People of Athens

Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Relief From Humors

An ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla provides a thorough cure for all kinds of humors. It contrasts with Devoe products and implies long-lasting results, urging readers to try the remedy.

Doctor's Jump Medicine Fails Then Food Restores Health

A testimonial from Battle Creek praising Grape-Nuts as a cure for stomach trouble rheumatism and nervousness. The speaker credits improved weight from 115 to 151 pounds and claims stronger health after using the product while noting comparisons to meat and butter. The ad ends with encourage­ment to read The Road to Wellville.

Ohio Todas Une Leroy Mit Postim Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville Joss the

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