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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1903
Page
5
Clergymen across denominations praise Paine's Celery Compound for relieving ill health and nervous suffering. Rev A L Brantley of Summertown Ga recounts recovery from severe headaches and insomnia enabling long study sessions after using the medicine.
The Athins post office requests mail recipients for the week ending May 19 1903. Listed are male and female names including T B Anderson C H Dye Chas Fieming J J Fowler Ray J Gordon David Jackson R B Johnson J M Jones O Kenney Preston Knowles R 8 H McAdame Johnnie A Neal Adam Presley E L Shelcutt Howell Sattles Harry Vate Joe Varnum Linsey White OJ Wages Frank WLeon and numerous women such as Mary Brest Miss Locy Lowell Mrs M A Crawford Miss Louise Dail Miss Martha Davis Miss Jodie Eldridge Miss Annie Foster Miew Sarah Glass Miss Annie Dell Hine Mra Rhody Hoke Mrs Rosy Murray Miss Belle Morrison Miss Margaret Murphy Mra Oivie Uaen Miss Bella Rossman Mra A L Saper Mrs Bettie Watkins Miss Cornelia Williamson Fourth Class Mr Thomas Hall W Fleming Postmaster
Seven months into operation Skalowski’s Ice Cream Parlor boasting no superior in the state reports fresh improvements and new staff led by E S Bisck as chief dispenser. The ad touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure sold by The Orr Drug Co as a spring tonic aiding digestion and health.
Local baseball event draws high interest as Elks and Masons prepare a closely matched game. Merchants will close shops on the afternoon of the 27th, forecasting the season’s largest crowd for the event.
Postmaster Fleming has received advance drawings of the new government building planned for the city. The design shows the Post office and Federal court rooms. He will visit Atlanta to consult with Judge Newman about court room arrangements and a picture of the building may be sent to Athens soon. Start date is not announced but expected early.
A Wheeling, West Virginia machine hand, Walter McLachlie, testifies that Dan s Kidney Pills cured his kidney complaints after a severe decline. He recalls being unable to move freely and nearly dying before the pills began relief, with full recovery after three boxes and continued vigor. The notice urges verification by local residents and cites broad testimony.
This afternoon at six o clock Turner Hodgson faces the Athens foundry team in a well matched game. A large crowd is expected as the Athens squad brings a strong lineup and good form to the campus matchup.
Eight year old Homer Appling of this city suffered a painful leg wound after tripping in the yard and striking the rake’s teeth. A physician treated him. the injury is not deemed serious. Also advertised Dr Biggers Huckleberry Cordial for stomach and bowel troubles in children.
Yesterday on the campus the final preliminaries concluded. Winners listed by company include Co A with Sergt Meldrim Hines and Srgt Barson. Co B with Sergt Falk Cop Atkisson and Sergt Lovejoy. and Co O with Sergt Michael Levy and Ginahbaurg.
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