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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1906
Page
8
Dr L G Broughton preaches at the dedication of a modest chapel built within two months along the Boulevard. The event recalls early neighborhood prayer efforts and unions that led to the chapel’s opening with Dr Bronchten delivering the sermon as a tribute to local ministers and workers.
Hon Aves W. Smith of Atlanta will speak to the City Government Club at the University of Georgia on Municipal Politics. The event includes a smoker and a reception for invited guests after the address, with members and attendees expected to attend.
An advertisement claims even Rockefeller’s wealth cannot surpass Chamberlain's Colic Choler and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel ailments. It touts universal physician approval and urges every family to have it, sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
Three candidates race for the state senate presidency while A. Stovall of Chat-Wnan is noted as the gentleman in question. The contest centers on leadership among the senators and party backing.
A Georgia letter from J. G. Rawlings pleads Governor Terrell to set a date to hang Alf Moore to prove his sons Milton and Jesse Rawlings are innocent of the Carter children murder. He argues a new trial is possible but insists Alf Moore must die to reveal the truth, even offering to die himself. Also notes upcoming confirmation services in Atlanta with a long program of hymns prayers and readings.
President Branson cites progress as proof of the administration of the State Normal School. He highlights improved programs, student achievement, and administrative efficiency under his leadership.
A local advertisement touts quick delivery from Mugging China House with a wide range of items. Readily available goods include freezers, ice picks, squeezers, refrigerators, fly traps, cages, traps, churns, choppers, roasters, wash basins, enamelware, anti rust tinware, mats, washing machines, flower pots, ironing boards, bread boards, brushes, dusters, and various china glass lamps.
Fragmentary OCR text references multiple baseball figures and locations without clear events. Names like Watt Andersen Nashville Shreveport Lasthort Owens and teams appear, but no coherent game result or date is discernible from the damaged passage.
An advertisement urges readers to avoid cough remedies that bind the bowels and touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as an ideal bowels opening medicine for all ages. It promotes Orr Drug Co as the seller and claims immediate relief for various minor ailments.
Hundreds testify to Unis Pain Balin’s relief for rheumatism sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. South & Bro. Local ad highlights Chicuilerlin's remedy and claims dramatic benefits from a single application.
Fragmentary ad copy claims fatalities from appendicitis decreased in the same ratio as the use of Dr. Kings New Life Pills. It touts relief from danger and constipation with mentions of W. J. Stith Brothers and a drug firm selling for 25 cents.
Officials warn that the clerk and treasurer close their books on June list and all property tax returns must be ready by then to avoid double taxation. Residents are urged to make returns promptly to prevent penalties.
A fragment notes remedies for diabetes and Bright's disease and recommends Stuart's Gin and Buchu. It promotes CHENEY'S EXPECTORANT for coughs colds and croup at 25 cents a bottle in drug stores.
Monday only price cut on mantles from 20.00 to 16.00. Tile and grates offered with paint, bottle, and brush for 25 cents. Builders' Supply Co highlights.
A meeting of pot holders for the Southern Virtual Insurance Company will be held at the Copays Attics in Athens Gin on the Sth day of dni at 11 Tie.
GEO, T. MURRELL secretary lists Glenn Lodge No. 75 I O O F meeting Tuesdays at 8 o'clock in Carlton building Jackson street. Athens Lodge No. 15 N O O F meets Mondays at 8 in Carlton building Jackson street. Athens Lodge No. 790 B P O E meets Wednesdays at 9 20 at lodge quarters Broad and Lumpkin streets. Polish your floors with Hygeia Floor Polish 50c per lb.
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