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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
4
Directory lists First Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Emmanuel, Christian Church, and OCONEE METHODIST with pastors and weekly schedules. Services include Sunday School times, preaching hours, prayer meetings, Holy Communion, and evening services. All seats free at Emmanuel and standard weekly church events noted.
Il Elmo Lodge K P S Elm Lodge No 40 Knights of Pythias meets Monday 8 30 pm at Castle Hall Max Joseph building corner Clayton Wall phones 502 3 rings Knights invited to attend V T 8 Mell C T 3 Nickerson K of R Keystone Chapter R A M meets third Tuesday at g welock Max Joseph lodge room All qualified companions invited W B Lawhead High Priest Geo T Murrell Secy Mt Vernon Lodge F and A M meets second Thursday night at Masonic Hall Max Joseph Clayton St All Master Masons invited Troy Beatty W M Glenn Lodge I O O F meets Tuesday 8 pm Carlton building Jackson St Odd Fellows invited A Bradberry N G T Shackelford Rec Sec Witt Lodge I O O F meets Monday 7 at Jackson St building Odd Fellows in good standing invited C B Poss Scribe A Lambert Chief of Records Alpine Lodge BPO Elks meets Wednesday 8 30 at Mesa Building J Shackelford Priest Roler Geo S Palmer GAs
Washington reports a rumor that President may appoint Harry Stilwell Edwards of Macon Georgia to replace Rucker as collector of internal revenue for the district of Georgia. Edwards would be a white Republican choice, though he has not sought the post and might decline. If declined, a diplomatic appointment is suggested. In Chicago Nan Patterson has disrupted a family. Mrs English disappears after a quarrel with her mother in law over Florodora showgirl affair.
Why suffer from rheumatism when one application of Chamberlains Pain Balm relieves the pain quickly. Rest and sleep become possible and the relief may prove permanent. Mrs W H Leggett of Yum Yum Teraces U S A says she is a crest sufferer from rheumatism and Chamberlains Pain Balm is the only relief. For sale by H J Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
The Southern Railway announces a round trip rate of 0.85 from Athens Georgia to Asheville North Carolina for the Conference of Young Peoples Missionary Association to be held June 26 to July 2 1905 Tickets on sale June 22 24 and 24 Final return by July 5 1905 Connections via mixed train No 262 depart Athens at 7 00 a m daily except Sunday and arrive Asheville at 7 40 p m Public offer open to all For details contact R W Sizer General Agent Clayton Street No 81 No 106
Local printer advertises guaranteed satisfaction on all job printing services. Customers can expect quality work, timely delivery, and clear pricing for flyers, business forms, and promotional materials.
Evansville Indiana May 24 A large house cat leaped on the infant child of Preston McKmaine as it slept in its crib biting the head and face and tearing large holes. The mother heard a strange noise and found the scene but the child was dead upon the physician’s arrival. The cat, once gentle, is suspected to have gone mad.
An advertising notice promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills with claims of improved health and vigor. It lists purchase from W J Smith & Bro and H R Palwer & Sons drugstores for 26 cents and references a Southern Railway rate of 6.85 for the Y M C A and Y W C A Asheville conference in June 1905 with ticket sales dates and a final June 28 deadline. The fragment ends with a mention of Athens and a Clayton weight reference and a phone number.
Huntsville Alabama May 24 A bolt of lightning struck the home of Morris Petty a Rome cotton mill weaver. The lightning descended the chimney to the mantel exploded a bottle of turpentine scattering burning liquid over children by the fireplace. One child died soon after and others were seriously injured.
In Schenectady May 24 Patrick Flaherty located after his brother Thomas in Seattle sought him. The two New York contractors once ran several large enterprises but were ruined in the 30 year ago panic. Patrick found in an almshouse will join Thomas in Seattle where he is prosperous.
In Connellsville district attorney reports a woman's shoe with a hollow heel containing dynamite and nitroglycerin capable of killing many. Mrs Engle of Uniontown found the shoes in her yard and authorities are conducting a rigid investigation after discovering four caps placed on iron pegs and soaked nitroglycerin in the heel.
Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum arguing the under investigation man for graft should face charges of criminal carelessness. The remark frames intent as secondary to negligence in public affairs.
In Fresno California on May 24 the Cumberland general assembly approved the majority report favoring union with the Northern Presbyterian church by 27 votes. Judge Russell of Tennessee opposed union warning of property seizure and secession. Dr. Templeton urged caution about possible Southern alignment as a bid to keep the fellowship intact. A protest conference was planned after the vote.
Americus Georgia May 24 Judge Littlejohn postponed Sumter superior court session by two weeks to ease farmer hardship from ongoing heavy rains. Grass overfields hinders field work so labor is scarce and cotton prospects are poor.
Real estate listings show multiple lots for sale on Prince avenue Barber street Pulaski street Childs street Barrow street Lumpkin street Milledge avenue and Springdale street. Prices range from 350 to 3 000 dollars with various lot sizes and improvements including paving sewer and water connections. Residence address 309 and contact numbers for office at Clayton Street entrance.
Elberton Ga May 24 After introducing the skull identified as the head of Barnard Smith the defense closed A commission of doctors and citizens was appointed to exhume the body sever the head and bring it to court tomorrow Guards were sent to the grave The Hall murder case attracts unprecedented attention with crowds turned away from the courthouse amid heavy rains.
A merchant from Harlan Michigan praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine he has used. The ad claims it cures a cough or cold faster than other treatments and urges keeping it in the home for prompt use. Available from H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro.
Testimonial notes Ely's Cream Balm as the top medicine for catarrh and claims its value. Hartford and Arcola residents cite relief after use. The balm is sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed by Bly Brothers in Newark.
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