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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1907
Page
2
The text notes ongoing progress by Michael Bros. Company and expectations for future growth. It mentions well supplied city with large structures and plans for a new building, describing completion as a landmark moment and implying continued activity and improvement in the area.
A garbled record mentions Michael and a development in Athens, along with political movements and party actions. The text references a figure named Vilens and various dates, but specifics are unclear. The era appears to involve social change and regional events, though details are obscured in the OCR.
The NEW STATION President and Chamber of Commerce have appealed to the railroad commission over proposed new station plans. A committee will travel to Atlanta to argue against the changes, citing cost estimates near twelve thousand dollars and commission approval sought for the project. The report notes citizens express concern over the alteration and its impact on the city.
Mrs A Horton died after a long illness yesterday at her home in Atlanta. She leaves several children including Mrs Mathewson of Athenta, Mrs John Cl at Union Point, Mrs th of New York, and Mrs John J Wilkins of this city. She was a longtime member of the Methodist church and funeral services will be held in Augusta, Ga.
The notice promotes a lecture by Prof Patterson at Moore College Schpomoon on May 20. It includes a testimonial from Key West patrolman Roland Cura who used Chamberlains Pain Balm to relieve rheumatic pain after two weeks of use and reports no trouble from the disease for three months. Available locally from H R Palmer & Sons and others in Athens, Ga.
Dr Isaac S Hopkins pastor of LaGrange First Methodist visits and will fill the pulpit this morning at eleven oclock in LaGrange First Methodist church. Rev Ho L Crumity agent of the Decatur Orphans Home will attend and deliver a message to the congregation.
A garbled district notice appears to refuse all claims to custody of a child and directs the matter to be turned over to the Dessim Orphans Home. The readable fragments mention a county and a court action but lack complete names or dates.
The death of Mr W J Dobbing occurred yesterday afternoon at his son Kos Dobbins residence. He was seventy and a Confederate veteran. The body will be taken to Monroe Georgia for interment tomorrow noon after services here. He was not a member of a local church and lived with his family.
Pursuant to a court order the undersigned invites bids for the sale of all gods and fixtures of Malcolm bankrupt of Statham Georgia. Bids received by May a.m. at which time an auction will be held in the trustee's office in Athens Georgia. For further information write to S C Upson Trustee Athens
Sprains Quickly Cured with Cham berlain's Pain Balm and absolute rest. For sale by local druggists in Athens and Royston, Ga. Franklin Springs now open for guests with amusements and moderate rates. Information from G C Tillman, Prop.
Georgia asserts Umpire Hoffman's decisions cost them the game against Tech, citing a late steal and disputed calls. Officials from both sides held a daylong conference led by Professor Randle, with arbitration rejected and Georgia vowing to pursue the matter.
The anti saloon league evangelist Rev J C Solomon will deliver a speech at the chapel tonight. He will discuss temperance issues and address the audience on the Christian ethic and reform efforts.
The De Funk enstein firm fitted up a large attractive chapel for its undertaker department. The room answers years of demand for a suitable place to hold a corpse and to conduct funerals, ensuring quick access to storage and viewing facilities for clients.
Yonishi at the Baptist church and Dr Youns will preach about grasshoppers and their meaning. Sunday School at Pyro Youns speaks this afternoon with special exercises at the chapel. The orchestra from the Normal School directs music. Reverend Joe Solomon leads an evening sermon on Our New Roles.
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