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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1905

Page

7

Georgia Loses to Mercer in Intercity Game in Macon

In an Inter city match in Macon Mercer defeated Georgia three to two after multiple errors and timely hitting by Mercer. Key moments include Pep per of Macon delivering decisive hits and Gates on Georgia surrendering two base runners through walks and steals while Mercer capitalized with Dyer and Popper strong baserunning and a crucial three base hit.

Georgia Mercer Macon Mr. Pepper Moore McCathern Short Dyer Beach Man Popper Kendrick

Love of Money and Honest Opportunity in Lent Business

A truncated, period-voiced note argues money, properly used, drives good when merchants seek honest opportunities. It reflects on continuous effort and diligence, urging steady enterprise across Athens and Northeast Georgia in The Banner.

Illness Overwhelms Judge N L Hutchins in Athens

The Gwinnett Journal reports Judge N L Hutchins is seriously ill and near death. Friends across the state mourn as his condition worsens, with physicians and relatives losing hope of recovery. He is bedridden, unable to read or engage with public matters, and few close friends may visit.

N. L. Hutchins Athens Gwinnett Journal Judge Hutchins Ito Hutchins

Georgia Mercer game in detail at the opera house

The Georgia Mercer game described in detail with play by play across innings seven to nine. Highlights include Georgia tying the score in the seventh on Sullivan McWhorter and Vason McWhorter hits, Popper homering for Mercer, and multiple outs and errors interspersed throughout the detailed account.

Georgia Sullivan M. McWhorter Vason McWhorter Ginsburg

Blood poison threat saved by arnica salve tale

A letter from Belle Prairie Minnesota describes a friend badly injured in the hand with swelling from blood poisoning. The writer says Bupklon's Arnica Salve drew out the poison, healed the wound, and saved his life. The account notes lingering fear and praises the remedy in a stark small-town tone.

J. E. Stearns Belle Pinine Minn Bupklon

Death of Rev Ellison D. Stone A Beloved Georgia Citizen

Revered pastor Rev Ellison D. Stone died peacefully at home after apoplexy, leaving a legacy of unflagging service to God and community in Classic Athens Georgia. The article lauds his blameless life, charitable works, and deep spiritual influence across families and churches, comparing him to a village preacher and noting the widespread mourning.

Ellison D. Stone New Jerusalem Earth Pearly Goldsmith Georgia Pericles Athens Pope Tk

Northeast Georgia Fairs Association meeting outlines premium list

The Northeast Georgia Fairs Association directors met yesterday to set the premium list and purses for races. They promise splendid purses to attract better exhibits and aim to make this the greatest fair in Athens, with plans to bring credit to Northeast Georgia. A resignation and election of officers followed as C. H. Phinizy stepped down as treasurer and W. P. Jackson was elected his successor.

Northeast Georgia Fair Association Athens North- East Georgia C. H. Phinizy Association W. P. Jackson

Splendid Rip Van Winkle at DePew Burdette Opera House

DePew Burdette Stock Co presented Rip Van Winkle to a large, appreciative audience with special scenery and strong applause. A moving picture reproduction of Parsifal received high praise as the best shown locally. The company closes with matinee today featuring A Soldier's Sweetheart and The Wizard of Wall Street, both among their best.

Opera House Te Deerewae Stock Co DePew-Burdette Stock Company Rip van Winkle Joseph Jefferson DePew-Burdette Stock Co Jefferson

Mido Winter Dies After Long Illness

Mido Winter, daughter of Tate Winter of Winterville Mississippi, died after a long illness at her home yesterday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 11 o'clock Sunday morning in the First Methodist Church in this city, with General Clement A. Evans of Atlanta to conduct. Interment will be in Oconee Cemetery.

George F. Pierce Pierce Stone Oconee Street Oconee Street Bridge Parker Baldwin Street Jackson Oconee Street Methodist Church In 1872 Was Made A Part of That Church. Mr. Stone R. Nickerson Winterville Winter Tha Tate First Methodist Church Oconee Street Methodist Church Oconee Street Church Clement A. Evans Atlanta

Cleared for Action Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad

An old style drug ad claims the body is cleared for action by Dr King’s New Life Pills. It touts health blooms on the cheeks eyes and flesh with buoyant mind and offers the pills at 25 cents in local drug stores W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons.

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

Advertisement as a Remedy for Slow Business

A short advisory piece urges merchants to sponsor advertising in The Banner to beat dull seasons. It argues wise merchants spend more when markets slow and that keeping a business visible in the paper yields better interest and profits. The note emphasizes timely ads as a proven method to attract customers.

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Charlie Cox Dudley Georgia Rogers Martin Mercer McCarthern Crawford McWhorter Ginsberg Fir Mercer Kendrick Gates Munday Rogers Griffith Brown Mercer West Georgia Martin McWhor Ter Mercer Popper Wason McWhorter Atheny Northeast N. L. Hutching Lawrenceville Georgia Brown Mercer Gates Georgia Griffeth Mercer Crawford Munsday Georgia Moore Rev E. D. Stone Univ Lumpkin Palalta Christ Diadem of Glory Ellison PD. Stone Jasper County Monticello Southern Whig Christy & Lampkin Augusta Republic Christian Index Athens Banner Mido Cyan Visids Air
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