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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
4
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for dyspepsia and stomach ailments, claiming it cures indigestion after overeating and improves strength as food digested. It contrasts it with inferior substitutes and mentions Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a cleaner for the system.
Society notes recount the wedding at the Episcopal church with arches of smilax and palms, the bride in white panne crepe, bridesmaids in white organdie, Rev Troy Beatty officiating, and a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Thomas. The groom, LA Cothran of Rome, is a former Athens city editor now in Rome cotton business. many local friends attended.
A list of new items arrives including Mocking Bird and Canary Cages Crest Prosperey Water Coolers Fly Fans and generine alongside Spring and summer goods. The note mentions a Denver liner and a range of assorted products with varied availability.
A vintage ad praises a benevolent ruler of willing subjects, claiming the ruler taxes only reasonably and offers full protection to all under his dominion in Richmond Virginia.
Miss Lou Pipkin resigns after years as manager of the Athens Western Union Telegraph Company office. R F Moore of Eufaula Alabama succeeds her, bringing his wife and two children to Athens welcomed by locals. The notice also advertises Ketol Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion and stomach catarrh.
Jerome R Riley a leading democrat of the negro race in the United States will speak at the court house in Athens tonight. Endorsed by Democrats from both North and South he is reputed to be a good platform entertainer. An unrelated testimonial praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for workers, including threshers who kept working after using it.
The Oconee Tribe No 15 announces a called meeting on Saturday night at 9 o'clock for degree work. A. W. Wess serves as Sachem and O. H. Lambert as Keeper of Records.
Seaboard Air Line offers reduced round trip fares for Confederate Veterans Reunion travel from Athens to New Orleans. Tickets go on sale May 16 to 21 with a return by May 24, and an extension to June 15 for a 50 cent deposit. For details contact J. Z. Hoke in Athens or J. A. Von Dahlen in Atlanta.
An afternoon basketball game is promised with two local teams selected from Michael Brothers, Turner and Hodgeon, and the Flatow Company. Mayor Rhodes and Mr. E. H. Dorsey will officiate the game, which starts promptly at 5:45. The lineup follows.
After suffering chronic stomach trouble and trying various doctors, Joseph Pominville of Stillwater Minnesota was advised by his druggist to use Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He reports improvement and urges others with indigestion bad taste in the mouth and constipation to try them, sold at 25 cents a box by all druggists.
Glenn Lodge of Old Fellows reports significant progress as ten candidates were initiated into the mysteries of Old Fellowship at Tuesday night lodge ceremony. The notice also promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla for energy and health benefits.
The new Dower Street Methodist church building is nearly finished with wiring and painting outstanding. The congregation planned dedicatory services this Sunday but will hold them next Sunday once all work is complete. the new structure is neater and more attractive than the old.
Athens residents invited to a free demonstration of Tryphosa described as the most perfect of deserts. Event runs for one week starting May 8 at Davison and Lowe with samples served at no charge.
Wingfield Cash Grocery advertises Clifton flour in a 48 pound sack claiming you get a free 60 inch towel with every purchase. The copy touts Clifton as the best flour and promotes the towel as an added benefit.
A personal notice requests marriage arrangements from Capid L at box 467 in Charleston South Carolina. The request appears in an eight page newspaper item. No date or additional details are provided.
C W Motes promotes photographic work on College Avenue Georgia with reasonable prices. Athens items list ice fruits dresses medicines and supplies from Eppe Wilkins Co Williamson’s Weatherly Ice Co and M. M. Arnold’s. The Athens Guards plan an 8:15 pm drill at the armory. Also a health pitch touts August Flower for dyspepsia and liver issues with quick relief.
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