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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
3
J B Marcum an unknown assailant shot him on the Jackson courthouse steps in Kentucky Monday. He had filed papers to re open the contested woollen date in the county and was viewed as sympathetic with the Cockrell faction in the Hargis affair.
An unusual ad notes a Berkshire center hog owned by Hodgson, imported from Missouri by Moegson, then sold locally. The piece touts Kutney Cure as relief for kidney bladder issues and water retention with quick reward claims, urging purchase at Athens druggists and local stores.
The Seaboard Air Line offers Confederate Veterans and friends reduced rates Athens to New Orleans for the reunion with return by May 11 and a June 15 extension on depositing a ticket. A six cent fee applies, and staff from Athens and Atlanta assist with travel details and agent contacts listed.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused to charter a Christian Science Association ruling it spurious to incorporate citizens who preach there is no disease and practice curing contagious diseases by inaudible prayer, whether present or at a distance.
Jeremy R. Riley of New York, noted Democratic thinker and writer, will lecture at the court house Friday at 8 o clock. He will discuss the race problem with views from his Southern observations and is endorsed by leading Democrats including Gen Gordon and Wm J Bryan. His book Evolutions or Racial Development is praised as educational and philosophical.
A disjointed page notes tavern talk about keeping quiet and the value of silence, then shifts to advertisements and quips. It includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy selling well to threshers, plus quick-arrest claims for Backlen's Arnica Salve and a pun-laden exchange about Johnny. More fragments reference jokes and proverbs.
Jeara appears to be a misread fragment from an article with unclear names and places. The readable bits suggest a local event or notice but lack concrete facts, dates, or organizations to verify. Further context is needed to produce a reliable summary.
The U S Supreme Court holds federal statutes cannot cover bribery of a Fifteenth Amendment protected voter. A Kentucky case charging a person with bribing a black voter is thus affected by the decision.
This afternoon at 2 30 Tech and Georgia clash on the track in a heated rivalry split by Blacksmiths and Cracker in DrAnoyen sports. Four college records fell at Tech field day. Georgia aims to repeat in field events and the Emory duel. Red and black hopes hinge on two prior wins at the Sa A meet in Atlanta with a 25 cent admission. DeWitts Little Early Risers aid digestion and liver function according to The Ocr Drug Co.
The Cobb-Delaney Camp U O V plans to send 15 veterans to the New Orleans reunion but is short about $20 for travel and expenses. Contributions may be made by contacting Captain J J C McMahan. A separate note praises Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets with a 25 cent price.
A public warning on city crossings cites Blackfriars Bridge and Mansion House as dangerous spots. The piece notes high accident risks, urging caution as pedestrians face near daily hazards amid urban traffic.
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as vital nourishment for children who grow too fast or too slowly. It claims the product supports healthy growth, rounds out limbs, and preserves strength. Mothers are urged to request a free sample from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street, New York.
The main water supply to the tower ran beneath the proposed city hall site so it was removed and rerouted. Yesterday the water tower was cut off, the steam plant started, and direct pressure supplied the city. The new main was laid yesterday and will connect to the tower this morning, allowing the electric machinery to resume operation.
The Christian church holds a revival with Dr. Hawkins discussing The Bible in Modern Society urging social reform through biblical principles. The edition advertises remedies and local druggists, while readers share mixed odds and ends about society and literature.
OCR fragment mentions Lantana and deeds with party or person names obscured. lacks a clear event date or outcome to summarize into a full news item.
Gren Loogs No 1 OO invites all Odd Fellows in good standing to attend Tuesday night meetings at the wedge roomain Cartan lading on Jackson Street.
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