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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
1
Captain Barnett presents his side of a quarrel over quarry blasting and safety as he describes a confrontation with Dr. Carlton. He asserts authorities directed the work, defends the quarry’s danger level, and denies seeking to punish Carlton personally. Barnett notes council deliberations and adds that W A Jester sought to mediate.
A long fragment lists Easter fashion items and fabrics including ribbons, parasols, silks, stripes, laces, trimmings, corsets, and gloves. The jumbled text references department store lines, silk yardage, and pattern notes, ending with a signature A W Barne.
Womer & Sons hawk Dr Howard's constipation remedy at half price, toutting small doses and pocket size. The firm offers a money-back guarantee if it fails to cure, inviting customers with constipation and related ailments to try the product while supplies last.
Mayor Rhodes dismissed the case finding Major Carlton not guilty after testimony from three workers and police captain Barnett. City Attorney Tuck spoke for the city while Cal West defended Carlton. the trial drew a large crowd at city hall.
Ordinary Wingfield reports checks issued for indigent widows of Confederate veterans. Each will receive sixty dollars. Wingfield and Commissioner Lindsay faced criticism for delays but state they acted as quickly as possible.
Col. John Carr has been re appointed by Judge Russell to resume his role as stenographer for the superior courts of the Western Circuit. He may reside in Athens, where friends will greet him warmly upon his return.
Judge Robert T. Daniel a noted Odd Fellow will deliver the public address at the opera house in Hend on April 26 to celebrate the anniversary of Odd Fellowship. The event will be open to all and the city Odd Fellows promise a delightful and instructive program.
Local shop promotes its best in city millinery with a special Today Only display aimed at women shoppers. The notice also includes a generic cough remedy advertisement for Piso’s Cure.
An advertising feature extols Kabo corsets including No 639 priced at $1.00 with attached hose supporters. It touts superior fit and construction, urges women to upgrade to higher grades, and notes fashion trends favoring dip hip designs and front hose supports. A secondary item mentions a local baseball game and team lineup details.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for languor and weakness caused by depleted blood, claiming it strengthens the body. It promotes Snapp beans tomatoes lettuce asparagus celery and fresh onions at M. M. Arnold's as a backdrop for the product.
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