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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1903
Page
4
Mis Kip and several debutantes return from a Tallulah house party while the Senior class and Ladies Bla travel to Tallulah to visit Mrs M A Lipscomb. Residents announce visits from Mr Gross of Sheamson to Miss Dajuss and many others returning home from trips to Augusta Macon and Atlanta for reunions, relatives, and illness recovery.
Fragment reports a leaseholder offering powdered goods at a low price described as the lowest possible for manufacture and sale. Mentions moisture content and branding phrases with unclear context and location Ritwhond Virginia.
Mrs H J Riwe returns from Greenville 8 C where she visited her brother O C O Farrell Gen and Mrs W A Wright of Atlanta were guests of daughter Mrs Charles H Phinizy in Sanday Mrs S H Williams and Mrs Evhe Williams are guests of Mrs J S Hall in Augusts Mr John Hull of Atlanta spent yesterday in Athens with friends Editor B F Holder Je spends the week in South Georgia Hon C H Brand visits South Georgia Miss Olivia Hodgson leaves tomorrow for New York Miss Mary Hamilton visiting friends in Atlanta Have your prescriptions titled by The Orr Drug Co
The Indies and gentlemen of Athens are invited to a free demonstration of Tryphosa the most perfect of all deserts. Davison and Lowe host the event serving gratis for one week beginning May 8.
Citizens cheer as a group described as demi mond quietly leaves Athens after obeying police orders. The event is framed as a civic relief and a win for public safety and order in the city.
Plan proof urges verification of claims about Doan's Kidney Pills. Walter McLachlie of Wheeling WV testifies the product cured kidney issues after weak medicine failed. He praises the pills as a blessing, noting three boxes cured him and he feels strong again. Also an I O O F notice from Glenn Lodge announces a Tuesday meeting with first degree work and social afterward.
C W Motes advertises a photography studio offering portrait sittings in Georgia. The note highlights affordable prices, weather permitting sessions, and patrons invited to book for quality portrait work.
Captain John A. Miller, a prominent Atlanta citizen, died suddenly at his home 130 Jackson Street. The cause was reported as rupture of a blood vessel in the brain.
Tryphos warning about hot weather and an educational rally promoting a new color, with references to tomorrow’s attendance and lab list. The text also discusses claims about a catarrh cure, urging readers to buy only F. J. Cheney Co. products and to beware unsafe remedies.
An advertisement extols Hall’s Great Discovery Texas Wonder as a kidney and bladder remedy effective for diabetes rheumatism and other ailments. It promotes a small bottle as a two month treatment, claims mail order availability from Dr E W Hall and includes testimonials from Greenfield Tennessee and a letter from O B Drewry praising its effects.
Capt W W Thomas has improved after a quiet spell and doctors foresee a slow but possible recovery. A Baltimore specialist will consult with Drs Benedict and Carlton to manage his case. Friends express ongoing concern and hope for rapid progress.
Property owners along Henderson Avenue plan a petition to the mayor and council to change the grade of Henderson Avenue to match Milledge Avenue. The group expects council approval, believing the work will beautify and improve the street at that point.
Large congregations attend weekly Christian church meetings with sermons well received. Sunday evening services filled the house to resistance capacity with extra chairs brought in. Two additions have been made and more are expected as meetings continue through the week. Tonight's theme is One Card as Good as Another.
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