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Athens Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1903

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Blacksmiths Defeat Crackers in Nine-Run Tech Victory

In Allens, Georgia faced Tech's nine after two wins over Mercer and fell 10 to 5. Tech rallied with eight runs in the seventh and ninth innings as Myddleton struggled while Georgia, despite solid defense, left runners stranded and committed key errors. Pringon homered off McCalla to seal Tech's win. another game may follow in Macon to settle the series.

Georgia Techs Myddleton Macon Allens Mercer Tech Techites Blacksrithes Minure Pringon Lal McCalla Ron Walker

Dr. S. E. Greene Returns After Dental College Graduation

Dr. S. E. Greene graduates from Southern Dental College in Atlanta with high honors and passes the state board. He will open practice at 81 Cleyton Street Ath ena in the old Hajos studio, confident in handling complex cases with modern methods and serving friends. Also mentions local sports scores and Willamaoa's vegetables listings.

S.E Green Atlanta The Southern Dental College State Board Athena Hajos Cleyton Street Recd Nees Greene

Georgia Boys Gen Ovation After Macon Wins

The Georgia team arrived from Macon after two big wins over Mercer, greeted by college rivals at the depot. Spectators praised the game, noting strong pitching by Anderson and solid defense with no errors as Pate homered in the first inning.

Georgia Macon Mercer College Gulls Pate Howe Ron Ver Seemuch Anderson Pas Myre Oer

Captain Till Improving Amid Health Watch

Capt. W. W. Thorens is improving and likely to be out again in weeks. Doctors Thayer of Johns Hopkins and Benedict in Athens confirm the positive outlook and agree there is now reason to believe Captain Thomas can live for many years. Dr. Thayer plans to return to Baltimore today.

W. W. Thorens Athens Thayer Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore S. O. Benedict Benedict Captain Thomas

City Hall Foundations Underway with Mr Charles L Rounds

Mr Charles L Rounds of Augusta arrives to supervise brick work on the new city hall foundations. He expects to complete brick work in three to four months and push stone work swiftly to keep his crew busy without idle periods.

City Hall Charles L Rounds Augusta Rounds

Wilmer Addresses Child Labor At National Conference

Rev. C. B. Wilmer urged humane study of child labor at the National Conference of Charities and Corrections in Atlanta. He argued for age and hour limits, education and play time, and labor conditions that protect health, urging progress toward a righteous, prosperous society. The piece notes a switch to Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets for sale by druggists.

National Conference of Charities and Corrections Atlanta C. B. Wilmer Scylla Charybdis Chamberlain

Electric line planned to light High Shoals and power factory

Central of Georgia Railway plans an electric line from Bishop to High Shoals. Officials say a four mile route will be a sound investment as it will illuminate the town and supply power to the High Shoals Manufacturing Company. Local patrons and town growth are expected to follow. Scrofola note appears as an unrelated medical aside.

Central of Georgia Railway Company Bishop High Shoals

New Coach at Southern Draws City Youth

A new coach arrives at Southern with Capt. Cox in command. He invites all young men to bring their sweethearts for a ride over the Northeastern in the new coach, which he praises highly.

Capt. Cox Northeastern

Grape Nuts Cited As Cure For Digestive Ailments

A Bloomington Indiana young woman credits Grape Nuts with reversing years of stomach bowels and appendicitis problems caused by white bread and starchy foods. After doctors advised surgery she improved on Grape Nuts feeding three times daily and has remained healthy for over a year. The ad notes pastry and undigested starches provoke bowels and that Grape Nuts provides predigested nutrition transforming starches into grape sugar.

Bloomington Ind Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Ino

Northeast Georgia Fair Promises Grand Prizes and Exhibits

The Northeast Georgia Fair Association prepares a rich program with large cash prizes for races and top tier agricultural displays from Georgia counties. Organizers promise the biggest crowd yet in Athens with extensive attractions, progressing race track work and early advertising to boost statewide interest ahead of the October opening.

Northeast Georgia Fair Association Athens South Georgia

Bogart High School Program For May 21 22

Bogart high school closes with a two night program May 21 and 22 featuring music recitals dialogues scenes and dramas. Performers include Verita Doolittle Ruth McLeroy Blossom Thomson Clide Maxie Nina Thomson Lolanee Cash Carl Adair and Clifford McLeroy with pieces such as The Shepherd Boy Day Light Gallery The Rehearsal My Little Brother The Persian March Tom Thumb's Wedding and The Mischievous Negro. An admission of 10 or 15 cents will be charged Friday evening. all are invited.

Verita Doolittle the Shepherd Boy Ruth McLeroy Blossom Thomson Clide Maxie Day Light Gallery The Three Lassies Little Brother Lolanee Cash Tom Thumb Philippines

Athens Chamber to reexamine telephone service plan

The Athens Chamber of Commerce plans a renewed inquiry into Bell Telephone Co service after promises of quick improvements failed within the 60 day window. The committee will reconvene to push for better service and a faster upgrade of local lines. The Y M C A announces major renovations, including more bathrooms a swim pool and a bowling alley funded by a 2000 loan.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Committee On Bondurant Bell Telephone Co Athens Y.M Avis Young Men's Christian Association

Closeout Sale at Davison & Low and Inman & Smith

Closely out stock at very low prices with hundreds of bargains across men and womens wear. Highlights include 250 pairs of Men's All Wool Sergeants at 1.95, 800 Men's Shirts at 0.50, various suspenders, undershirts, drawers, collars, silk ties, socks, belts, trunks, and more. Also new whites goods, veils, corsets, and matting. Electric Bitters advertised for digestive and kidney issues with a testimonial from Dr. Merritt.

Inman & Smith Lot

Cleveland gives to memorial for Gen Stuart statue

Ex President Grover Cleveland has contributed to the fund raising for a statue of Gen. I. E. B. Stuart on Richmond’s capitol square. In a letter to Ex-Governor O'Ferrall he urges reconciliation among all Americans and remembrance of the brave heroism of the Civil War era.

Grover Cleveland Gen I. E. B. Stuart Capitol Square Richmond O'Ferrall Cleveland North

Major Marchant Resigns From Georgia Military College

Maj or Marchant, commandant at Georgia Military College Milledgeville, who sparked the Memorial Day episode after Capt. Burch was expelled for not marching behind a negro drum corps, has resigned his position. Also includes an ad note for Dr King’s New Life Pills and local druggists selling them.

Major Marchant Georgia Military College Milledgeville Capt. Burch

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Auloim BCOTE R. H. EK Jaques Harmon Dickinson Beaver Anderson Fleischman Salomon Myddicton 9. E. Greene Solomon Balla Brinson Floyd Foster Willamaoa's Thomas Till MR. Chas, L. Rounds B. Wilmer Central Railroad Hood Roversy Program For Fair Bogart School Bogart High School Clifford McLeroy Nina Thomson Carl Adair Athens Y.M. C. A Association Committee ON Telephones Ming Pool Davison & Low Eta T. G. Merritt No. Mehoopany, Pa W. J. Smith, & Bro H. B. Palmer & Son Dr. King D. H. Turner Dempseytown W. J. Smith & Bro B. R. Palmer & Sons
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