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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1903
Page
2
Published Daily Sunday and Weekly 11 Athens Banner shows rates 35.00 per year 2.50 for six months 1.25 for three months Weekly or Sunday Banner 1.00 per year six months 50 cents. Cash in advance accepted by mail or express Notify business office of late delivery or porch service issues. Telephones Business Office 75 Editorial Rooms 75.
A dated call for readers to mail or deliver notices to the editor underscores rules for bylines and real names. It muses on Georgia sports, national politics, and local growth, and presses for a new Athens hotel, road bonds, fair attendance, and sustained effort to secure funding and a site.
The Athens Banner announces a grand Fair Edition to be issued Friday, calling it the most comprehensive Northeast Georgia edition yet. Advertisers from Athens and nearby states are invited to reserve space, with ample copies to circulate among farmers and merchants. late bookings may risk missing inclusion.
Seaboard Air Line Railway offers Sunday round trips to Atlanta from Athens starting May 17 1903 through Oct 25 1903. Tickets are $100 round trip for train 41 departing Athens at 5 35 city time with good returning date of sale. Hoke agent Athens Ga W J Christian A G P A Atl Ga B Ryan G P A Portsmouth Va
A historic clipping notes how collar and cravat choice can alter perceived body size. High, closed collars slim the look while open ones add width. dark, understated ties help lean appearances. Also mentions DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and a smugglers tale from England.
An advertisement states a person announces candidacy for alderman from the first ward subject to the action of the Democratic foe G. W. Cooper. The notice names G. W. Cooper and cites party dynamics as a condition for the campaign.
Southern Railway offers weekend round trips to Mt Airy Georgia from Athens with a single fare for the round trip. Tickets valid for trains departing Athens at 12 15 p m and 5 50 p m Saturdays returning the following Tuesday after sale. Also includes an ad for New Great South American Kidney Care claiming six hour relief from kidney and bladder issues sold by H R Palmer & Sons in Athens Georgia.
The Southern Railway Co will sell round trip tickets to Baltimore at one fare plus one dollar. From Athens Ga the rate is $19 70 with sale dates September 1st 19th and 20th, limited to returning September 28th and valid for extension to October 3 1903 under usual conditions. For schedules call KR W SZER GA Athens.
The Week-end Rates via the Southern railway are extended up to and including Saturday September 20 1903. R W Slzer A A
Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until noon city time of Sept 15 for all street sweepings and stable manure accumulating from Mar 1 1903 till Mar last 1904. J F Rhodes mayor.
S. Kingsbaker, 80, of Chicago, faces a case that spans several years. The report notes a guaranteed price of 25 cents. Sellers include H.R Palmer & Sons, Arnold & Sons, The Orr Drug Co., W. J. Smith & Bro, and E. O. McEvoy.
Sr Elmo Lonar announces Knights of Pythiae St Elmo Lodge No 40 meets each Monday at 7 0 oclock in the Castle hall of the Max Joseph building corner Clayton and Wall streets. Visiting knights cordially invited to attend. DERAU C C t H McKerson K of B and 8.
A fragment from a 51-year-old notice mentions a man named Moon and a destination or action involving a location abbreviated as A.M. and the term oon. The readable portion hints at a personal or property matter with limited context.
Mr A L King authorizes sale of his house and 14 acre lot on the west side of Barker Street. The well built home offers seven rooms modern conveniences including a well, water works, sewer connection, bath and electric lights. A comfortable Athens residence with shade trees.
Southern Railway offers weekend tickets on Saturdays through September 12 at reduced rates. One fare or less for round trips to Atlanta Tallulah Falls Asheville Hot Springs Arden Fletcher Hendersonville Flat Rock Saluda Tryon. Tickets good until the Tuesday after sale date. Details from R W Sizer Athens GA S H Hardwick Washington GA W H Tayloe Atlanta GA.
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