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Newspaper

Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1907

Page

2

Train Arrival Times Read from Sunday Schedule

Readable fragments show arrival times 8.10 a m 11.25 a m and 1.10 p m with Sunday service and a 12.40 p m 2 slot indicated, suggesting a short timetable note for passenger trains.

Multiple Classified Items Include Travel Jobs and Goods for Sale

A collage of notices offers sales of bags buttons and jars, travel for mercantile houses with high weekly pay, and franchise probes. Vendors Arnold Abney and Morton L Hill market preserves and medicines while various towns seek agents and distributors for household goods and insurance policies.

Clayton Street To Get Improved Buildings And Stores

M. B. Morton will start at once on a two story brick building with marble front on Clayton street beside the express office. The project will remove an eyesore and improve the street. The entire block is expected to be built up with handsome storefronts and new businesses in the near future.

MM. B. Morton Clayton Street Express Office Mang Lys Wit

Dr Mark Gantt Returns to Athens as Local Optician

Dr Mark Gantt, son of Meo une Miss Gantt, returns to his hometown of Athens to establish an optician practice. Born in Athens, he is welcomed back by friends and will open an office on College Avenue near the music show at Mr T Haselton.

Mark Gantt Larry Gantt Athens Ur Gants Dr. Gantt College Avenue Mrt. PL Haselton Bem Arndytas Guy Doolittle

Red Men prepare grand council program at fair grounds

Local committee of the Red Men appoints a full program for the Great Council meeting. A bureau of information will operate at the Imperial Hotel to assist delegates with lodging and travel and ensure a pleasant stay in the city.

Bureau of Information Thesitay Hive Siven Fair Grounds Imperial Hotel

Marshal Brooks Buys Riverside Tract In City

Marshal Brooks has purchased from Col. W. J. Morton a two acre tract on the Oconee river bordering River street. The property is described as desirable for residences and business houses and he plans immediate construction of several cottages and store rooms, promising a notable improvement to the area.

Seaboard Announces Summer Tourist Rates to Elberton

The Seaboard Air Line outlines summer tourist rates to Elberton with connections for travelers to Franklin Springs via Southern trails.

THE Seaboard Air Line Elberton Franklin Springs

Doctor's Claim Duffy's Malt Whisky Cures Bronchitis

A Brooklyn man, Andrew Mayer of 470 Grove Street, credited Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with curing a severe cough described as bronchitis or consumption after doctors offered little relief. He reports renewed health and strength following use as prescribed in letters received daily by the advertiser.

Andrew Mayer Grove St Brooklyn N. Y Duffy Trev Tom Brooklyn, N. Y

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Claims Medical Benefits

An old advertisement declares Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey from malted grain is a medicinal tonic free of toxins. It warns buyers to request genuine Duffy's and look for the Old Chemist trade mark, noting sealed bottles and a $1.00 price with free medical booklet and doctor’s advice.

Duffy Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N. Y

Charley Price Captured in Local Crime Case

The article reports Charley Price, a Union College affiliate, captured after a fire and alleged crimes. Witnesses name Uailiff Maxey and Jackson in connecting the case to arson and turning the line of inquiry. The piece praises Maxey as a diligent officer pursuing evidence.

Charley Sims

Infernal machine blast shocks Atlanta community

The article describes an explosion at Mrs. Julia McCarthy’s residence on Georgia Avenue, in what police suspect was a jealous lover’s attack. A box with dynamite and a pistol fragment damaged the home, with Kate McCarthy and Miss McCarthy among those nearby. Gerald Bush is held as a suspect awaiting investigation.

Atkin Julia McCarthy Georgia Avenue Kate McCarthy Fred Bush Broad Street

Cobb Legion Members Plan Cobb Badge at Richmond Monument

Veterans in Augusta Georgia in 1907 urge forming Cobb Legion to honor Stuart monument unveiling in Richmond May 20. Survivors attending reunion should contact Capt. W B Young or others for a Cobb badge and meeting details.

Cavalry Richmond W. B. Young Moses Murphy Jack

Mrs. Manne Makes Athens Her Home

Mrs. Manne and her daughter from Macon will move to Athens to reside at Howell Cobb Place on Hill Street. She is the mother of Mr. M. Manne, manager of the Athens Tee and Coal Co. The city welcomes the Manne family as new citizens.

McCarthy Julia McCarthy Mrs. Manne Athens Mrs. Marne City Howell Cobb Hill Street

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PRICE All Grocers Morton Electric Co Lumpkin Cal Music Contin Tee College Ave Canning Arnold Central of Macon Georgia Railroad City Time Southern Railroad Central of Georgia Seaboard Gainesville Midland Seai Richmond Bag Co Richmond, Va Mo Parkstein Arnold & Abney Hirawa M. B. Morton Osood Luisther Poe Acenta Seneca Pilter Ca Seneca, Mo Heinz Arnold & Abbey Telephone Joseph Nander Atlemiain Mer Ines Ad- Plymouth Joseph Mexander Phive Chicago Posale Willian Royston American Assurance Company Philadelphia Arnold & A&bney Morton L. Hill Lebanon Ind H. R. Palmer & Sons M. B Morton Optician Ae Hotel the Local Committee of the Red Lntve Marshal Brooks Coronel Morton Andrew Mate Duffy Charley Price Mr. Simms Oconee Charley Price Taeeeeyie Tere Sesterdas G Gaby Mr. Maxey Evitenes Atlanta Leloon Feletiah Kathisn McCorths Rsrmeer Poptesetesh Jatin McCtuehiy Hal Deen Whitehill Street Sispicion Hall Mitchell Streets Plaice Minder Atpest Bush Joseph and Mary Mrs McCarthy Miss McCarthy Bisom Charles Ve Doolittle Fret Bush Whitehall Kate John McCarthy Avene Mas. McCarthy Eden Tao Teigithor Mont Wrrane Cobb Legioa Cobb's Leg Vines Augusta Gia Mdntor Cobb Legion of Isis Company A Walenme DeWitt Orr Drug Company
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