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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1903
Page
4
Bargain list with numerous small items including Dress Shields, Underbuddies, money purses, belts, glass tumblers, trays, lawn caps, fans, handkerchiefs, embroidered goods, teats, embroidery and trimmings, ribbon remnants, silk ties, and cotton prints. Includes unit prices and worth notes, urging readers to visit millinery parlors.
The state’s case against Jessie Cooper for stabbing Fred Beosse ended with a not guilty verdict after a lengthy jury deliberation. Col. John R. Cooper led the defense for two hours, while Prosecutor T. S. Mell urged the jury. Judge Cobb had charged the jurors and kept them under instruction overnight before the final verdict was delivered.
The Knights of Pythias St Elmo Lodge No 40 announce their annual Decoration Day services at the cemetery this afternoon at 5:30. All local and visiting Knights are urged to attend to honor dead comrades and the public is welcome. Flowers may be sent to lodge rooms by 5:00 for placing on graves.
A special committee has been appointed to oversee carrying the remains to the cemetery and placing them on the graves, marking a coordinated effort to honor the deceased.
An 1901 advertisement touts Texas Wonder Hall's Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It promises cure of gravel diabetes seminal emissions and other ailments in men and women and bladder problems in children. One bottle equals two months of treatment and costs $1. Testimonial from V A Davis claims lasting relief and work restoration.
A sale note lists Ducks Cheviotts Ginghams Piques and cottons priced 10 to 15 cents with some at 5 or 7 12 cents. A genuine clearance sale on foulards and wash silks currently offers wash silks at 35 cents.
Closing out odds and ends with price cuts on 25 pieces Black Skirtings 75 and S5e goods at 39 cents. Class of 1 olore sing ital Colored Dies Goods offered at reduced price. Dress trimmings to date.
An ad proclaims a Monday sale of printed lawns organdies and dimities at 10 cents. The offer highlights a bulk quantity of 124 items priced at ten cents each, signaling a deep discount on lightweight fabrics.
The stock of Gent's Furnishing Goods is selling rapidly with sale continuing until the last article is gone. This week offers half value on Shirts Suspenders Collars Cuffs Socks Under shirts Drawers and Neck ties. Ladies Umbrellas 95 cents, Vests 19 cents, Lisle Vested 15 cents. Also view Mattings Rugs Lace Curtains Window Shades Poles Draperies Corsets Ribbons Laces Embroideries Belts Jewelry Hosiery Handkerchiefs Fans.
Mr John Saye nephew of J A Saye fell about thirty five feet from the top of a new Prince Avenue residence. He broke a bone in his right wrist and suffered facial and head cuts. Doctors fear internal injuries but will decide tomorrow. He was standing in a valley beside the roof when the slippery surface caused his fall. Saye, 28, of East Athens, was resting well by late last night.
W H Clarke of Bennett Street Wheeling West Virginia an accountant at Blach Brothers Tobacco Works testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured his months long backache. He says the relief is lasting and offers himself for interviews. Sold by H R Palmer & Sons druggists price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for US Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
Governor Bob Taylor speaks Tuesday night on the reform in medicine through osteopathy. The piece touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption as a sure cure, with testimonials like Mrs. O. B. Van Metre of Shepherdstown and free trial bottles offered.
An advertisement touts a large stock of trunks and household linens and many low prices. It highlights four gallon Amenia soap, bath soap at a bargain, and numerous shoe offers including Oxfords for men women and children at reduced rates. The copy uses urgency and claimed savings to attract customers.
Governor Bob Taylor will deliver an opera house program featuring The Fiddle and the Bow medley in Athens Tuesday night. Large audience expected at the new opera house. seats on sale at Palmers' drug store for 25 50 and 75 cents with early reservations advised.
Prof. Clifford L. Smith elected superintendent of LaGrange public schools by the board of education amid forty four applicants. He has long been with La Grange Female College and will guide the recently established system to success. Prof. J E. Ricketson re elected principal of the boys' high school. A Startling Test. Dr T G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pa describes a cure from a stomach ulcer hemorrhage using Electric Bitters. He notes rapid improvement and 14 months without another attack. Electric Bitters are guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. Sold at 50 cents by W J Smith & Bro H B Palmer & Son.
Prof Evans of Atlanta, a top South piano tuner, will be in Athens this week to tune for those seeking a first class service. He is supported by a guarantee and orders may be left at D P Haselton’s music store on College avenue.
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