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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1903
Page
10
The Shay Opera Company performed at Athens Opera House with Miss Shay absent in Macon. Audience was decent but reception mixed as the chorus proved weak and several principals were uneven. the orchestra stood out. Ticket holders could claim refunds at the door if they wished to leave after learning Miss Shay would not sing.
Miss Sosnowsk, recently back from Europe, will take a few private pupils in painting French and general literature and history. Those interested should telegraph or otherwise contact at the residence of Dr. Peacock on Prince avenue.
Michael Brothers present a standout exhibit of tailored suits coats and skirts drawn from prime New York showings. The collection features Ladies and Misses Suits in zibeline Venetian and novelty fabrics with belted blouses and puff sleeves priced from 12.50 to 30. Elegant three quarter coats in imported cloths range 10 to 50 with trim options in embroidery and Persian bands. Dress and walking skirts offer a wide variety at compelling prices to spur quick purchase.
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri says a yearlong ugly sore was cured by a box of Backlen's Arnica Salve calling it the best salve on earth. Available for 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro. or H. R. Palmer & Son's drug stores.
The Clarke county board of commissioners of roads and revenues changes meeting time to the first Monday of each month from the second Monday. The new schedule, approved by the board, remains in effect until further notice.
At the State Normal School a town residents gymnasium class was organized with two lessons weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am. The program includes Free work Developing work Marching Delsarte Fancy steps and Games using Swedish Boom Chest weights Balance board and jumping stand. Students must register regularly in the office. E. O. Branson President.
Dublin Ga Oct 12 Information reaches the city of an attempted assassination of Bunch Lovett Tucker’s Dress Road near Tucker’s Cross Roads Friday night. Lovett was shot at by three men concealed in a fence as he led the horses to be taken from Brantley’s barn. He had been deputized to serve warrants on Dr J R Dent who posted bond. The shooting occurred about midnight as Lovett returned to levy on Dent’s horse. Three suspects include one negro and two whites. Lovett vows to continue the hunt for justice.
Atlanta October 12 reports the Prison Commission declined to recommend a pardon for Mamie DeCris. The action follows controversy after the Allagood whipping case and petitions from Morgan and Ocilla residents urging clemency. The commission gave no detailed reasons, simply transmitting a refusal to the governor. Also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a trusted treatment.
Visitors to the county fair are urged to see Motes photographs and then visit his studio at 10 College avenue to secure the best photos at reduced prices this week. Jackson's Candies promotes assorted chocolates and mints with H P Hinton as Athens exclusive agent. Various candy prices listed, telephone 188 for New Haven and California items.
Mr O Fred Ausland exhibited Holstein Friesian cattle at the North East Georgia Fair securing three premiums. The bull cow and heifer shown by Ausland each earned a premium. He boasts some of the finest cattle in Georgia's northeast. Also included are anecdotal notes and an advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by H R Palmer Son and W J Smith Bro.
Receipts at Liverpool market noted a sizeable 10,400 bales. An American correspondent recounts an injury when a box opened pierced a hand with a ten penny nail, but relief came quickly after applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which he says removed pain and aided healing. marketed by H. R. Palmer & Son and W. J. Smith & Bro.
Beginning Sunday May 17 and continuing to Oct 25 1903 the Seaboard Air Line Railway will sell tickets to Atlanta and return every Sunday for 1.00 round trip These tickets are for train 41 leaving Athens at 635 city time Good returning dates of sale J Z Hoke Agent Athens Va W E Christian AG PA Atl Ga O B Ryan GP A Portsmouth Va
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