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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1903
Page
3
J L Riley a prominent negro from New York with testimonials from leading New Yorkers and Georgia supporters will lecture Friday night at the court house in this city. He is a noted author and a Democrat who has contributed to campaigns. the address is expected to draw a large audience and strong interest.
The regular weekly meeting of Glean Lodge No 75 is held this evening with Initiatory Degree work. All Old Fooho vs on good standing are invited to attend. A W Dozier and G E Slone preside as officers.
In the District Court of Georgia Northern District Eastern Division Weatherly Bros bankrupts in bankruptcy have filed for discharge. A hearing on the petition is set for May 9th, 103 at 11 o clock in the United States district court room in Atlanta. Creditors and interested parties must appear to show cause why discharge should not be granted. Signed April 4, 103 by Clerk W C Carter.
Yesterday several singing birds were found dead near water buckets in homes, showing they had been poisoned. It is feared sparrows are the target while other birds like mockingbirds may be affected, and the public is urged to abandon any poisoning effort to protect the singing birds.
Advertisements describe cotton seed meal as a potato pest control and promote Ely s Liquid Dream Balm for nasal catarrh with a selling price of seven cents, plus a Quanter Cure for piles PA 20 OINTMENT at fifty cents with money back guarantee. Brand and address details include Ky Brothers of New York.
City Auditor John Zolleis of Newport Kentucky testifies that Doan’s Kidney Pills eased his back ache and kidney discomfort after three boxes. Ad cites H R Palmer & Sons in Newport selling 50 cents per box with Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
Notices announce round trip rail fares to Atlanta on Seaboard Air Line trains with sales May 4 through May 7 and return by May 8 with limits May 16 1903. Names include J Hoke and W E Christian with agents in Athens and Atlanta.
A vintage medical advertisement claims Stuart's Gin and Bachu relieve Bright's disease and diabetes, purporting direct action on bladder kidneys and urinary tract. It lists gravel symptoms, mucous discharges, and dry skin, touts twenty years private and hospital trials with 86 cures, offers free sample bottle and 15 000 bottles for distribution from Stuart Drug Co. Atlanta Ga.
Kentuckians boast fast horses whiskey and women yet every housekeeper using Clifton flour from native Kentucky wheat knows this state has another top product Wingfield Cash Grocery markets Clifton flour as a premier choice for baking produced from local wheat for Kentuckians daily use
The city will hold separate examinations for Colored and White applicants on different Saturdays in May. Tests include Arithmetic English Grammar Geography and U S History. The Washington street building hosts the 8:80 start under A L Hull chair of the Examinations Committee. Amberlain's stomach and liver tablets advertised for sale.
State of Georgia Clarkes county notice to all persons with claims against Mrs Emma Moore deceased to present their claims with character and amount within legally prescribed time. Creditors must settle debts of the deceased through executor W L Clay Savannah Georgia.
The piece argues rest means mental and physical letting go. It explains reclining alone does not guarantee rest, as tension can persist in muscles and nerves despite stillness. The mind must also relax. thoughts should be cleared for true rest. Examples credit Dr. Merritt and Dr. King s New Life Pills for health, with testimonials of recovery and benefits for digestion and liver.
Wingfield Cash Grocery promotes Clifton flour by offering a 60 inch towel included with the purchase of a 48 pound sack. The ad highlights added value and market appeal for dry goods shoppers.
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